RESOURCES for Parents of Kindering Children

Seattle Aquarium Membership Vouchers

A $25 Aquarium Family Plus membership- One year free admission for one or two named adults and up to six of your children/grandchildren (18 and under) plus one free guest admission per visit.

To get your $25 voucher please email your Family Resources Coordinator (FRC). One voucher per family, expires 10/31/2020. Limited supply*

The Arc of Snohomish County Click here to learn about new upcoming free events near you!

The Arc of King County Click here to learn about new upcoming free events near you!

ParentMap

Endless free events near you! To find out more visit Parent Map’s Family Fun Calendar

Seattle Children’s Research Study The Washington study of Outcomes, Neural Development, and Early Risk (WONDER) is a minimal risk, longitudinal study that utilizes developmental assessments and technology (EEG and Eye-Tracking) to measure how early risk shapes social learning. By studying infants in three groups, the hope is to identify early signals that providers may one day be able to use to improve the care for children with developmental challenges such as Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Families with an infant under 6-months old who meet the criteria for any of the three groups below are invited to contact [email protected] for brief screening. 1. Born weighing less than 3lb, 15oz (1800g), or: 2. With an older sibling (full or half) with a diagnosis of ASD, or: 3. Born weighing 5lb, 5oz (2500g) or more with no serious medical conditions or 1st degree relatives with a diagnosis of ASD

Families may receive up to $400-$425 in payments for completing the study activities.

Mighty Kids Motor Skills Class Mighty Minis: ages 2-5 years old; M/W 1:30-2:30pm Mighty Kids: ages 5-10 years old; When: M/W 4:00-:500pm Where: 1910 132nd AVE NE #7, Bellevue, WA 98005 Click here to register

Family Support Study—seeking families

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of collaboration with families to develop and implement a behavior support plan on the challenging behaviors of young children (ages 2-6 years old) during routines in the home setting. The study will last approximately 2-4 months with about 4-6 visits per week. Families will learn strategies aimed at reducing challenging behavior and teaching alternative behaviors. Please contact Katie Greeny at [email protected] or 425-422-3948 for more information.

Multicultural Family Support Open Doors for Multicultural Families is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to ensuring that families with family members with developmental/intellectual disabilities and special health care needs have equal access to culturally and linguistically appropriate information, resources, and services. To find out more and to check out upcoming events click here.

Daily Routine Cards Click here for Sesame Street Daily Routine Cards.

Hygiene Bank Life Community Church 232 5th Ave South Kirkland 98033 https://lifekirkland.org/hygiene-bank/

ARC Parent Coaching Seeking parents of children diagnosed with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to participate in a 16-week online parent coaching project based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA):

PARENT COACHING FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND FAMILIES OF CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILTIY

Seeking parents of children diagnosed with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to participate in an online parent coaching project based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This study is conducted by Dr. Katy Bateman, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Researcher at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education, University of Washington, Seattle.

This study includes weekly parent coaching sessions for a duration of 16 weeks. This study is offered online. In this study you will learn behavioral skills and strategies that aim to increase quality of life, develop a community of support with other families with children with IDD, and decrease your child’s engagement in challenging behavior. You will receive weekly support from a team with experts, including a Behavior Analyst, Special Education Eeacher, as well as a Parent of a child with a disability. This project will also include weekly handouts on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Contact Information:

For more information please contact: Principal Investigator: Dr. Katy Bateman, Ph.D., BCBA-D [email protected]

Free Lecture: Center for Child & Family Well-Being “Reach out, I’ll be there”: Awakening to Resilience in Communities, Friday April 24, 7:00-8:30 University of Washington, Kane Hall, 4069 Spokane Ln, Seattle, WA 98103 Click here to register

Integrated Approach to Working with Children Combining Sensory Processing, Emotional Development, Social Thinking and Behavior

• Participant will gain an understanding of the seven areas of sensory processing, disorders of sensory processing and strategies to deal with the dysfunction. • Participant will learn about the first six levels of the DIR/Floor time model and how delays in emotional development effects the child’s over development across gross motor, fine motor, behavior and social development. • Participant will learn about the Social Thinking Curriculum and strategies to help these children navigate the social challenges in home, school and the community

Cost: $50 Parent Rate (some scholarship available for parents) $100 Professional Rate – (Credits: .4 CEUs) Instructor - Molly McBroom, OTR/L - March 28, 2020

Finding Strength through the Long Haul Mindfulness class in South Seattle for parents who have CSHCN A 5-week class about finding inner strength and building community with parents and caregivers of kids with health conditions or disabilities Friday nights, starting February 28

• Connect with other families of kids with health conditions, disabilities, or mental or behavioral health conditions • Learn skills to help with worries and hard situations, such as mindfulness and breathing techniques • Learn to enjoy special moments with your child and family • Learn ways to be easier on yourself We provide free on-site childcare and a light dinner for class participants and kids.

Dates: Fridays: February 28- March 27 Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. And a special retreat on Sat, April 4th 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Rainier Vista Neighborhood house 4410 29th Ave. S. Seattle WA 98108 To sign up: Please call or text Fahmo Abdulle, program coordinator, at 206-892-8516 or email her at [email protected].

Free Tax Help United Way of King and Snohomish Counties is offering free tax help to families and individuals earning less than $66,000 a year. This free assistance program is being hosted at 33 locations throughout King County, and at least 4 locations in Everett, with services available through Saturday, April 18, 2020. No appointment is necessary, and services are offered in several languages. For more information, including a complete list of locations and addresses visit: King County: https://www.uwkc.org/need-help/?src=freetaxexperts and for Snohomish County: https://www.uwsc.org/taxhelp

Learning with Parents: Children on the and the Arts Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - 12 PM Pacific / 3 PM Eastern Featuring Elaine Hall, Founder of The Miracle Project and internationally recognized autism educator and advocate, and Yudi Bennett, co-Founder of Exceptional Minds and Founder of the Foothill Autism Alliance. Yudi and Elaine join BTC's Joshua Sparrow, MD, in exploring how they both learned not only to listen to their children, but to give voice to thousands of children with autism spectrum disorders Learn more and register by clicking here

AAC Evaluations