Patient and Family Resources
We want you to have all the information you and your child need to understand your child’s condition and to participate in treatment. This page provides links to resources that we hope will be helpful.
Resources at Seattle Children's
- What to expect at Speech and Language Services
- How to prepare for your visit
- Transportation and lodging
- Hospital services
- Paying for care
Condition-Specific Resources
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- Autism Center Resources
- Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH) Autism Program
Learn more about autism at Seattle Children’s.
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Learn more about cleft lip and cleft palate at Seattle Children’s.
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- Activities for Early Reading Development (PDF)
- Components of a Structured Literacy Program (PDF)
- LD OnLine - All About Learning Disabilities and ADHD
- Learning Disability Association of America
- National Center for Learning Disabilities
- Tutorials (LEARNet)
- Washington State Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
- Wrights Law: Special Education Law
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- Selective Mutism Facts for Families (PDF) (Spanish)
- Selective Mutism Association (multiple languages)
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- Stuttering in Preschoolers (PDF) (Spanish)
- Seattle Summer Stuttering Camp for Teens (video, 5:15)
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Learn more about VPD at Seattle Children’s
Treatment-Specific Resources
- Clinical Feeding and Swallowing Evaluation (PDF) (Spanish)
- Frequent Questions about Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) (PDF) (Spanish)
- Speech and Language Development in Infants (PDF) (Spanish)
- Strategies to Promote Language Development (PDF) (Spanish)
- Using Books to Enhance Your Child’s Communication (PDF) (Spanish)
- Using Routines to Support Your Child’s Communication (PDF) (Spanish)
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS) (PDF) (Spanish)
Support and Classes
Support
- Selective Mutism Group (PDF) (Spanish)
- Find information on the Pediatric Brain Injury Support Group on our support groups page.