Neurodivergent Resources
Larger Organizations, Clinics & Directories
Seattle Children’s Hospital Autism Center
UW Medicine Autism Center
Amen Clinic, Tukwila, WA, neuropsychological assessments and treatment
Ryther, Seattle, WA, neurodivergent services for youth and young adults
Grow Behavior Services, Bainbridge Island
Peninsula Psychological Center of Washington, Silverdale WA - counseling, psychiatry, family therapy, evaluations
Kitsap County Parent Coalition, information and resources for parents, caregivers and families
Bainbridge Island Resource Directory
Bainbridge Island Psychotherapy Guild Resource Page
Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities Resource Guide
Online Education
Washington Autism Alliance
Embrace Autism
Informing Families - step by step guides for various age groups
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
Occupational Therapy
Apple Tree Therapy, pediatric occupational therapy, Silverdale
Lucia Lara, OTR/L, occupational therapy & Irlen’s screenings, Poulsbo, [email protected], (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
Speech Therapy
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
Schools & school supports
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
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
Therapist & Therapy resources
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
Psychiatry
Further resources in Kitsap County may be found through Psychology Today
Dr. Lorin Boynton, Integrative Psychiatrist, 206-485-0342
Dr. Catherine Davies, Specializing in women ages 18 to 60, 206-954-3195
Kelley Lawson, Specializing in 18 years or older, 253-289-7408
Dr. Bridget Carnahan, Integrative Psychiatrist and Ketamine Therapy, 206-596-0974
Mindful Therapy Group, Telehealth medication management for youth and adults
Dr. Fred Duennebier, Telehealth medication management ages 5-60 yrs
Dr. Tatjana Deretic: children, adolescents & adult psychiatry, Bellevue, WA
Neuropsychological Evaluations
Dr. Judith Whitfield, Poulsbo, WA - youth and young adults
Dr. Davin Holland, Bainbridge Island, WA - children and teens
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
Amen Clinic, Tukwila, WA, neuropsychological assessments and treatment
Adult Neurology
University of Washington Adult Autism Center, Dr. Gary Stobbe
Nutritionists
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
Thriving Nutrition, nutritionist, BI
Peacefully Nourished, nutrition counseling, BI
Parenting Support
Bainbridge Youth Services, parent counseling and peer support groups
The Arc, parent to parent support program
Kitsap County Parent Coalition (Easterseals Washington)
South Sound Parent to Parent
Dad to Dad
Island Autism Moms & Dads (Bainbridge Facebook Community) Contact: Karen Connors – on Facebook (friend request) or email: [email protected]
Ziv Bell PhD, Mercer Island/Telehealth, parent coaching and help with disruptive behaviors in children and adolescents
Kitsap County Parent Coalition, information and resources for parents, caregivers and families
Sibling Support
Sibshops, Seattle Children's support groups for siblings of kids with special needs
Alternative Therapeutic Services
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
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Adaptive Recreation with Cody Ogren, Bainbridge Island Parks & Recreation Dept
Sleep Support
The Institute of Natural Sleep Medicine, Seattle
UW Medicine Sleep Clinic, Seattle
Camps
Special Needs Camp Directory, national directory
APEX Summer Camp (run by UW Autism Center), Seattle
Legal Assistance
Sara McCulloch Law PLLC - Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning·
J. Leanne Martinez, Attorney, Douglas Drachler McKee & Gilbrough - social security advocacy
Adult Day Services and Community Support
Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation
Independent Living Resources
WA State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Housing Resources Bainbridge (HRB)
Microsoft Neurodiversity Hiring Program
Crisis Support
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 [email protected]
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.
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
Intensive Services
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