About Seattle Children’s- Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center (ABC)
Seattle Children’s Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center (ABC) offers year-round classes and activities for adults, age 18 or older, with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.;Classes range in topic and focus, and are designed to offer meaningful opportunities for adults to build on strengths, increase confidence and promote independence.;With small class sizes, the center takes a person-centered approach and provides intentional instruction and an adaptive curriculum, offering classes in the area of recreation, health and fitness, and life skills, with a strong emphasis on socialization.;To best serve the diverse needs of each participant, classes are divided into different levels (Levels 1, 2, 3 and All).
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care provider before beginning services.
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19213 Bothell Way NE,WA,98011
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(425) 488-6173
alyssaburnettcenter@seattlechildrens.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your pediatrician might be able to administer screenings, but most general doctors are not trained to formally diagnose autism. They might refer you to a qualified diagnostic clinician which include:
Developmental Pediatricians
Child Psychologists
Child Psychiatrists
Pediatric Neurologists
Pediatric Neuropsychologists
Your experience might look different depending on the type of clinician you choose. Many families prefer working with developmental pediatricians. Others might work with a psychiatrist or another specialist to get a different perspective.
A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.
Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy.
Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits.
Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.
The main role of developmental-behavioral pediatricians is to evaluate kids who aren’t developing, learning or behaving the way their peers are. You might be referred to one after an evaluation through school or from your state-run early intervention program.
These specialists can help you understand certain behaviors you’re seeing and come up with a diagnosis. For example, if your child acts up at school and in other settings, you or the teacher may suspect your child has ADHD. But there are other issues that may look like, such as anxiety. And many kids will have more than one issue.
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Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center (ABC)
Female
English
