Neurodiversity & Special Education Corner

Welcome to our Special Education & Neurodiversity Corner!

The Loyal Heights Elementary Parent-Teacher Association is here to support families and students who participate in special education programs and/or are neurodivergent. With feedback from parents and staff, we decided to create a section on our website with resources and tools to help the LHE community navigate the complex world of special education and to narrow our invisible neuro-cultural divide. We hope this page serves as a starting point to build community among parents, students, and staff at Loyal Heights, and to advocate for equitable and inclusive education for all.

We also invite you to join our PTA and take advantage of the various inclusive programs and events planned throughout the year, in particular those centered around neurodiversity. Hope you can join us!

If you would like to participate in the Special Education Family Affinity group, please email specialedchair@loyalheightspta.org.

In partnership,
Shirley Rivadeneira
Neurodiversity and Special Education Chair LHE-PTA

Recent Neurodiversity Events

Autism/ADHD Info Night - April 2023 Download Presentation

A Guide to Special Education - June & October 2023, April 2024 Visit Website

First Inclusive Playdate - October 2023

Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Tools & Strategies for Teachers - October 2023

Loyal Heights Special Education Community Event - November 2023

The Intersection Between Autism & LGBTQ+ Identities - December 2023 Download Presentation

Autism/ADHD Night Part 2 - January 2024 Download Presentation

Neurodiversity Celebration for Families at the Pacific Science Center - May 2024

Inclusion in Our Schools: A Community Conversation - June 2024

Neurodiversity and Special Education Resources for Families

For informational purposes only. This list does not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Loyal Heights Elementary Parent-Teacher Association (LHE-PTA) and Loyal Heights Elementary (LHE) of any of the providers, services, products or opinions of the entities or individuals included herein. LHE-PTA and LHE bear no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. If you wish to submit other resources or suggestions to this list, please e-mail specialedchair@loyalheightspta.org

Kawena Begay, Ph.D., NCSP

Licensed Psychologist
Kawena PLLC
Kawena.Begay@gmail.com

http://kawenapllc.com

Under One Roof
4915 25th Ave NE Suite 102W
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 257-0134
Website

UW Autism Center
Jessica Greenson, Ph.D.
Director of Clinical Services
(206) 221-6806
https://depts.washington.edu/uwautism

Karen Toth, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist Child Psychology
2150 N 107th St., Suite 504

Seattle, WA 98133
(360) 220-6040

Karen Barnes, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Child & Adolescent Psychological Services of Seattle (CAPSS)

7222 Linden Ave N. Suite A

Seattle, WA 98103

https://www.capsseattle.com/barnes

Natalie Swanson, M.S., CCC-SLP Swanson Speech Therapy
(425) 270-8239
natalie@swansonspeechtherapy.com
http://www.swansonspeechtherapy.com

Amy Begley, MS., CCC-SLP
(206) 331-2761
amy.begley@gmail.com

Emily Byers Speech Language Therapy Services
206-257-5324
emilybyerssltscgmail.com

Learning and Language Clinic

9100 5th Ave NE

Seattle, WA 98115-2861

206-526-2662

https://www.learninglanguageclinic.org

Adrienne A. Bohannon, M.A., CCC-SLP

Located just off 15 Ave. NW & NW Market St

Seattle, WA

adrienne.bohannon@gmail.com

Rosemary White
Pediatric PT & OT Services
20310 19th Ave. NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
(206) 367-5853
https://rosemarywhitepediatricservices.com

Rehab Without Walls - Seattle
20818 44th Avenue W
Suite 270-H
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 672-9219
Website

Therapy Services for Children
11320 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 362-9169
https://www.therapyservicesforchildren.com

Seattle Therapy-Skills for Life
2815 Eastlake Ave. E
Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 322-5433
https://seattlethera.com

Steven Behling, PhD, ABPP
Licensed Psychologist Board Certified in Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
3417 Evanston Ave N #308
Seattle, WA 98103
p. 206-849-6737 f. 206-420-8404
www.seapsych.com

Scott Wiener
305 111th Ave NE, Suite B Bellevue, WA 98004
(206) 785-1015
https://prismawellness.com

Life Stance Health - Ballard
1448 NW Market Street, Suite 210
Seattle, WA 98107
(253) 752-7320
Website