Neurodivergent Resources

Washington Autism Alliance
Embrace Autism

Informing Families - step by step guides for various age groups

Neurodivergent Insights - detailed information, workbooks and digital downloads by Dr. Neff (a neurodivergent psychologist)

Reframing Autism - an autistic-led charity and education hub with resources

Autism Level Up!

Foundations for Divergent Minds

Kelly Mahler, online learning and books about interoception (sensory processing)

inTune Pathways, online learning

Brainworx, online educational programs to help families overcome behavioral and learning challenges

The Highly Sensitive Person, Dr. Elaine Aron’s website

The Irlen Institute, information on Irlen's Syndrome (a neurological light sensitivity condition)

STAR Institute, sensory processing health and wellness resources

Neurodiverse Connections, community workshops and parent support

Apple Tree Therapy, pediatric occupational therapy, Silverdale

Lucia Lara, OTR/L, occupational therapy & Irlen’s screenings, Poulsbo, lplconsultation@gmail.com, (540) 907-0583

Center for Therapeutic Intervention (CTI), pediatric occupational therapy, Gig Harbor/Indianola

Little Fern Forest, Emily Bryce OT, outdoor pediatric occupational therapy, Indianola, WA

Kitsap Children’s Therapy, occupational therapy & speech therapy, Poulsbo, WA

Kelly Mahler, online learning and books

Children’s Therapy of Woodinville, Safe and Sound music therapy

Advanced Brain Technologies Listening Program, online

Bright Heart Learning Core Learning Skills Training (CLS) Program, Poulsbo/virtual

The Aubin Aphasia Speech and Language Center, testing and support for children struggling with learning differences, executive functioning and attention difficulties, BI

Kitsap Children’s Speech Therapy, Silverdale

Kitsap Children’s Therapy, occupational therapy & speech therapy, Poulsbo, WA

Bright Heart Learning, learning assessments, tutoring, test prep and cognitive training programs, Poulsbo/virtual

Bridges Academy, support & resources for 2e learners and family, online high school for 2e learners

Spring Academy, Seattle, individualized 1:1 education support for grades 6-12

Governor’s office of Education Ombuds, help with IEPs and parent advocacy with the school district

Island Educational Services, tutoring, workshops, camps, test proctoring, IEP consultation support for school age to college learners, BI

Thriving Minds, study skills and emotional support for students including study buddy/body doubling, parent consulting

Discovering Dyscalculia, Laura Jackson: specialist support for students with learning disability in math, BI

College Fit Consulting, one-on-one help for neuro-divergent students to successfully navigate the college admissions process based on their own unique GPA, test scores, talents, and limitations

Scholarship organizations supporting youth experiencing challenges with mental health: The Quell Foundation,The Center for Reintegration, Prochnow Foundation for Mental Health, Google Lime Scholarship

CoLab, small program grades 4-6 offered by Bainbridge Island School District (contact school district for more info)

Outschool, online learning pre-K through 12
Bainbridge Island School District Early Childhood Services - ages 3-5 yrs·
Bainbridge Island School District Adult Living Program - ages 18-21 yrs·
Christa McCaullife School of Arts & Sciences - Elementary through High School, Individualized Learning - paced at student’s needs

Morningside Academy, Seattle, grades 1-9

Academy for Precision Learning, Seattle, K-12

Bellevue College Neurodiversity Navigators Program, Bellevue, WA

Bainbridge High School Circle of Friends Club, BI

ADHD Coach Directory, national directory

Northwater School, a specialized regional school aimed at providing intensive academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support, Poulsbo, WA

Neurodivergent Therapist Directory, Washington
Anchor Light Therapy Collective, Seattle
Judy Peters, Neurofeedback, BI
Bainbridge Island Psychotherapy Guild, online directory of therapist and resource page

Ziv Bell PhD, Mercer Island/Telehealth, parent coaching and help with disruptive behaviors in children and adolescents

Bainbridge Collaborative Counseling, BI

New Perceptions Counseling, BI/virtual, ADHD counseling and groups

Further resources in Kitsap County may be found through Psychology Today

Dr. Melanie Brace, children, adolescent & adult psychiatry, Port Orchard WA

Dr. Lorin Boynton, Integrative Psychiatrist, Poulsbo WA

Dr. Catherine Davies, prenatal psychiatry for women ages 18 to 60, Bainbridge Island WA

Kelley Lawson, holistic psychiatry for 18 years or older, Bainbridge Island WA

Dr. Bridget Carnahan, Integrative Psychiatrist and Ketamine Therapy, Bainbridge Island WA

Mindful Therapy Group, Telemedicine medication management for youth and adults
Dr. Fred Duennebier, Telemedicine medication management ages 5-60 yrs

Dr. Tatjana Deretic: children, adolescent & adult psychiatry, Bellevue, WA

Dr. Kerry Conant, Telepsychiatry for WA, MA & ME, child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist specializing in neuropsychiatry and autism

Davin Holland PhD, Bainbridge Island, WA - children and teens

Pacific Northwest Psychology Associates, Seattle, WA - children, teens, and adults
Cascade Neurodiagnostics, Issaquah, WA - pediatric neurodevelopmental assessment
Northwest Pediatric Neuropsychology, Bellevue, WA
Seattle Child Psychology, Dr. Gregory E. Moy, Edmonds, WA - youth and young adults

Maureen Turner PsyD, Gig Harbor, WA - children, teens, and adults

Empowered Minds Neuropsychology, Dr. Ann Clawson, PhD, ABPP, Tumwater, WA - ages 6-21

Jennifer Gross, PsyD, Everett, WA - ages 5+

Olympic Psychology Services, Tacoma, WA

Brooks Powers Group, Seattle, WA

Child and Teen Solutions, Seattle, WA

Amen Clinic, Tukwila, WA, neuropsychological assessments and treatment

University of Washington Adult Autism Center, Dr. Gary Stobbe

Nutrition4Neurodiversity

Lavender Nutrition, Seattle/virtual

Wise Heart Nutrition & Wellness, Bellingham/virtual

Sara Kushner, Seattle/virtual
Mckenzie Zajonc, children and adults

Chia & Chocolate, nutrition coaching for women, BI

Peacefully Nourished, nutrition counseling, BI

Sibshops, Seattle Children's support groups for siblings of kids with special needs, groups for ages 6-9 yrs and 10-13 yrs

The Wanderers’ Nest, a nature-based therapeutic space offering animal interactions & hands-on activities in the garden, BI

Golden Age Healing Arts, harmonic egg, craniosacral therapy, massage & Baby bodywork, BI

One Heart Wild Education Sanctuary, bringing people & animals together to heal and grow, Silverdale, WA

Happy Hooves Sanctuary, miniature horse rescue facility with volunteering opportunities, summer camps, and animal care lessons, BI

Farm Hands Acupuncture and Massage, BI

Fire Dragon Acupuncture & Massage, BI

Dayaalu Center, yoga and wellness services, BI

Bainbridge Yoga House, yoga and massage, BI

Bright Mind Movement, Paige Clark, Neuromovement Practitioner, West Seattle, WA (Telehealth sessions available)

Family Martial Arts Academy, BI

Island Aikido, BI

Pacific Fusion Martial Arts, BI

Dr. Joe Dispenza ASD Children's Coherence Healings

Dr. Joe Dispenza Remote Coherence Healings

Kids in Concert, Suquamish WA, a free after-school music and youth development program ages 7-18 yrs

Boy Scouts of America

Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Adaptive Recreation with Cody Ogren, Bainbridge Island Parks & Recreation Dept

The Institute of Natural Sleep Medicine, Seattle

UW Medicine Sleep Clinic, Seattle

Special Needs Camp Directory, national directory

APEX Summer Camp (run by UW Autism Center), Seattle

Sara McCulloch Law PLLC - Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning·

J. Leanne Martinez, Attorney, Douglas Drachler McKee & Gilbrough - social security advocacy

Vitalize Kitsap

Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation

WA State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

Housing Resources Bainbridge (HRB)

Microsoft Neurodiversity Hiring Program

Bainbridge Island Police Department (BIPD)

206-842-5211 (Main line, general questions) Emergency: 911

All officers have extra training in behavioral health crisis management

Co-response unit: can request police transport to ER/Seattle Children’s

Kelsey Lynch, Community Health Navigator, 206-780-4663 or klynch@bainbridgewa.gov

Call or text 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (in the United States) or go to your nearest emergency room.

Native and Strong Lifeline, dial 988 and press 4, a lifeline for all Indigenous people in Washington state.

Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (SBH-ASO) - mobile crisis unit, connects people in crisis with services
Seattle Children’s Psychiatric Urgent Care - offers same-day in-person and virtual (video) visits for children and teens ages 4 through 17 in Washington state who need urgent mental health support but do not need the services of an emergency department (ED)

Seattle Children’s Behavioral Health Crisis Care Clinic - offers families an option besides the emergency room when their child is having a mental health crisis — specifically a suicidal crisis that is not an emergency. We will see your child for up to 4 visits, typically once a week. A referral is required.

Kitsap Mental Health Services, youth & adult programs

Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health), Kitsap County

SAMSHA National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357

Washington Teen Link, 866-833-6546, call or text 6-10pm, online resources

Ryther Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) – Eating disorder recovery (ages 8-16), Neurodivergent-informed treatment of Anxiety and OCD (ages 6-14)

Ryther DBT Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), ages 13-18

Rogers Behavioral Health, ASD children & teens, partial hospitalization/IOP program for OCD, Anxiety and Depression

Charlie Health, Telehealth IOP for teens, young adults and families

Kitsap Mental Health Wraparound with Intensive Services, youth & adults with Medicaid

DBT Eastside, Bellevue, WA

Thira Health, adults & teens (female/gender non-conforming only), IOP, Partial Hospitalization, & Residential treatment, Bellevue, WA

AMFM Healthcare Mission Connect, Telehealth Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) ages 12-18 living in WA or CA