“Our system shows that you can eliminate the use of restraint and seclusion without compromising safety, as long as caregivers are properly trained,”

The goal is to help each child reach his or her greatest potential.

Although Nikki Lockwood’s daughter showed a variety of developmental delays as a toddler, she wasn’t diagnosed on the autism spectrum until age 5. Faced with their daughter’s walking delays, behavioral issues, and sensory integration difficulties, the family could not access the services they needed in their rural community and, seeking answers, they moved to Spokane, […]

Kids on the spectrum and their siblings talk about the importance of inclusion. #EmbraceAutism