NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER

Description

Northwest Autism Center is a federally approved nonprofit 501c(3) organization established in 2003 through the grassroots efforts of the Spokane community under the guidance of Dawn Sidell, RN, Executive Director. Services through our Community Connections Office include information and resource referral, personal contact with families and providers and vendor participation at conferences and workshops. Direct services offered through NAC include screenings for Autism Spectrum Disorder, intensive Applied Behavioral Analysis services provided on-site, in-home, within the community and via telehealth. Direct services include opportunities for university student practicum and internship positions and supervision hours for Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) candidates. Community trainings, educational workshops, and consultations are regularly provided covering a wide variety of topics across a broad spectrum of disciplines (education, healthcare, law enforcement, dentistry, family impact, civic progress, etc.). Northwest Autism Center is deeply committed to advocacy efforts improving policy development; participating in local, state, and federal committees relevant to the cause of improving services and resources.