From paint explosions to an all-out Nerf battle, youth at Saturday’s Gift of Time (GOT) were able to do what they do best, play! Tweens and teens with autism and developmental disabilities had a day of socialization and fun while their parents had a few precious hours of respite.

Katilyn Angrove, Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy Office Administrator and Volunteer Coordinator commented, “Gift of Time lets these youth be their most authentic selves, free of judgement, norms, and best of all, structure. It was delightful to watch the teens and tweens  spend the day building with Lego’s, playing with kinetic sand, taking snack breaks, and generally appreciating the freedom Gift of Time allows.”

The next Gift of Time will be for ages 5 - 10 on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 15th, 2018.