What to Expect

• Fill out any forms we sent you or asked you to complete on the Inside Out Care website. If you have paper forms, fax them to 206-985-3175, scan and email them to autismrecords@seattlechildren.org, attach them through MyChart or bring them to your appointment. Learn how to set up a MyChart account (Spanish).
• Gather information about evaluations or services your child has had, school records like individualized education programs (IEPs) and medical records. Ask your child’s providers to fax records to 206-985-3175, attach them through MyChart or bring them with you.
• Understand your insurance coverage. The Autism Center provides both medical and mental health services. Call your insurance plan to check your benefits. Read about insurance and mental health coverage at Seattle Children’s.
• Arrive 15 minutes early to check in for your appointment.

• Copy of your insurance card(s) or current medical coupon from your state’s health agency, such as the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
• Your filled-in copies of forms we sent you if you have not already faxed or emailed them.
• Relevant medical, mental health and school records, if you have not already sent them to us. Bring copies or originals that we can copy. •
• Contact information for your child’s primary care provider, school, therapist or other mental health providers.
• Any communication aids your child uses (for example, communication cards or tablet).
• Your child’s medicines or a list of them. Include nonprescription items like vitamins. Include the name, amount given (dose) and instructions. •
• Any forms you need to have signed by our providers, like forms for school.
• Snacks for your child in case the visit lasts longer than expected. 
• Something for your child to do while they wait, such as a book, tablet with headphones or other quiet activity.
• Another adult to watch your child if you want to meet privately with your child’s provider. Please do not leave your child unattended.

If you would like to learn about autism spectrum disorder, please explore our patient and familiy education page.

• Parents and any other caregivers should come to the first appointment with your child.
• Bring another adult to watch any siblings under age 12. We do not provide childcare.

Find your visit type below. Call our clinic at 206-987-8080 with any questions about what to expect.

• Each provider who sees your child will write notes for your child’s medical chart.
• Before you leave, we will give you information about what will happen next.
• You can also schedule any follow-up visits within the next 3 months before you leave. For appointments later than that, call 206-987-8080 up to 3 months before your desired date.
• Many of our services have long waits. You can ask to be put on a list to get notified if someone cancels their appointment.
• If you have questions between your visits, send a message through MyChart or call our nurses at 206-987-8080.
  • Learn how to set up a MyChart account (Spanish).

• Call 206-987-8080 as soon as possible.
• To cancel, call at least 24 hours before your appointment.

• If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, we may need to reschedule for a different day.
• If you miss your first visit without notice, we will close your referral. We can refer you to other providers in the community.
• If you miss or cancel an ongoing treatment visit with less than 24 hours’ notice 3 times, we may not be able to serve you in our clinic. We can refer you to other providers in the community.

• Find your location in our map and directions.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to allow time for registration.