‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’: Two Generations Find Joy at the Alyssa Burnett Center

When Jacob finished his high school studies in 2015, he and his family looked for a place that would bring him a sense of community and where he could grow and learn new skills. They toured Seattle Children’s Alyssa Burnett Center (ABC). Jacob’s dad, Richard (Todd) Zenter, says the family knew immediately they were in […]

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Seahawks Mascot Visits Seattle Children’s Autism Center, Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center for Autism Acceptance Month

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, Seattle Children’s Autism Center and Seattle Children’s Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center students and families were surprised by a special visit from the Seattle Seahawks mascot, Blitz. The VIP visitors brought special sensory kits, filled with Seahawks swag, lanyards, hearing protection and more! One student family shared, “Blitz made […]

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Celebrating Wizards of the Coast’s Generous Commitment of $5M to Seattle Children’s Autism Center

On Saturday, October 28, Seattle Children’s honored Wizards of the Coast for their $5M commitment to Seattle Children’s Magnuson by naming the Autism Center registration area and main waiting room. The celebration included a ribbon-cutting and tours of Magnuson, which opened last year and was fully funded by philanthropy.

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