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Camps, After-school programs, Social groups · Ages 5 to 18
Aspiring Youth, run by Ryther, offers social skills groups and summer camps for neurodivergent young people aged 5 to 18. Activities include movement games, STEM projects, art and role-playing games. No diagnosis or referral is required. New families start with a free 30-minute enrollment meeting, attended by the parent or guardian and the child, to find the best group fit. Groups meet in Seattle, Kirkland, Bellevue and online; camps run in NE Seattle, West Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond.
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| Support | Answer | Where it came from |
|---|---|---|
| Experience supporting autistic childrenThe provider states that staff have experience supporting autistic children. This describes experience, not a certification. | YesThe program says: "All groups are supervised by masters-level professionals and all staff have experience working with neurodiverse students", and that many students have diagnoses including autism. It does not name autism-specific experience separately. | Source checkedReviewed Nov 11, 2026View the source (opens in a new tab) |
| Experience supporting children with ADHDThe provider states that staff have experience supporting children with ADHD. This describes experience, not a certification. | YesThe program says: "All groups are supervised by masters-level professionals and all staff have experience working with neurodiverse students", and that many students have diagnoses including ADHD. It does not name ADHD-specific experience separately. | Source checkedReviewed Nov 11, 2026View the source (opens in a new tab) |
| Published staff trainingThe provider has published information about disability- or inclusion-related staff training. | Unknown | Not published |
| Communication supportStaff adapt how they communicate, for example with simplified language, gestures or extra processing time. | Unknown | Not published |
| AAC welcomeChildren who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), such as a speech device or picture system, can use it during the program. | Unknown | Not published |
| Visual schedulesThe program uses or accepts visual schedules that show what will happen and in what order. | Unknown | Not published |
| Languages other than EnglishStaff can communicate with families in a language other than English. | Unknown | Not published |
| Sensory-aware environmentThe provider describes steps to reduce sensory load, such as quieter sessions, adjusted lighting or a break space. | Unknown | Not published |
| Small groupsThe program offers small-group sessions. The stated group size is shown when published. | YesThe program says group size ranges from 4 to 16, with a 4 to 1 student-to-staff ratio, and that larger groups are typically broken into smaller groups. | Source checkedReviewed Nov 11, 2026View the source (opens in a new tab) |
| One-to-one supportOne-to-one assistance is available, either from program staff or by welcoming a family's own support person. | Unknown | Not published |
| Transition supportStaff help children move between activities or prepare for a first visit, for example with warnings, previews or a pre-visit. | YesNew families start with a free 30-minute enrollment meeting, attended by the parent or guardian and the child, to find the best group fit before registering. | Source checkedReviewed Nov 11, 2026View the source (opens in a new tab) |
| Parent participationA parent or caregiver may observe or take part. | Unknown | Not published |
| Mobility accessThe provider describes physical accessibility, such as step-free entry, accessible restrooms or pool lifts. | Unknown | Not published |
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