Pathways Behavior and Educational Services

Big news! Pathways Behavior and Educational Services is officially expanding to Arizona! 🌵🩵

What started as a passion for supporting individuals and families has continued to grow, and we are so excited to now provide services in AZ. Pathways remains committed to compassionate, individualized, and neurodiversity-affirming support every step of the way.

Arizona families … we’re here for you. ☀️

Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey and believed in the vision of creating meaningful, accessible support for children, teens, adults, and families. This is only the beginning!

🎉 Pathways turns ONE today! 🎉

One year ago, Pathways began with a vision … and one rented room.

Today, we’re celebrating a year of growth, community, and impact:
🩵From one room to a full clinic space
🩵 Welcoming the incredible Terah to the team
🩵 Supporting 41 clients, families, and community partners
🩵 Expanding services across behavioral, educational, and community-based support

This past year has been filled with learning, problem-solving, advocacy, and so many meaningful connections with families navigating complex systems. It has been an honor to walk alongside you. Pathways was built on the belief that individuals deserve compassionate, individualized, and collaborative support. We’ve seen firsthand how powerful that can be!

To every family, client, school team, and community partner, thank you for trusting us. Your support has made this first year possible! And to those who have encouraged, referred, collaborated, or simply cheered us on behind the scenes, we see you, and we’re so grateful.

Year one was just the beginning. We’re excited to continue growing, expanding services, and creating even more access to meaningful support in our community. 🩵🎂

⚾🏀 Inclusive Sports Opportunities in Our Community!

We love sharing resources that create more inclusive spaces for neurodivergent and disabled youth and adults. The Tulalip Orcas Special Olympics program has several opportunities coming up, including individual skills softball and 3-on-3 basketball practice.

These programs are designed for athletes who may need adapted environments, extra support, or skill-building opportunities to participate in sports. Movement, teamwork, and community can be incredibly powerful for confidence, regulation, and social connection.

They are also looking for volunteer coaches and helpers. If you enjoy working with individuals with disabilities, this can be a meaningful way to give back and support inclusive recreation in our area.

📍 Tulalip / Marysville area
👥 Athletes ages 8+ and adults
🤝 Coaches and volunteers needed

If this might be a good fit for your child, client, or someone you support, check out the information in the flyers or reach out to the program contact listed. 🩵

🌿 Introducing the Pathways Play Therapy Room 🌿

We are so excited to officially launch our new Play Therapy Room at Pathways Behavioral & Educational Services! 🧸

This space is a therapeutic environment where children can communicate, regulate, and grow through play in ways that feel natural and safe for them. We believe play is a child’s language, and this room creates opportunities for emotional expression, connection, and skill-building in a developmentally supportive way.

At Pathways, we take a neurodivergent-affirming approach. That means honoring each child’s unique way of learning, processing, and engaging with the world, including their special interests. Special interests are welcomed here and used therapeutically to build trust, motivation, confidence, and meaningful therapeutic progress. 🧩

Our play therapy space supports:
🩵 Emotional expression and nervous system regulation
🩵 Social connection and communication skills
🩵 Sensory exploration and safe movement
🩵 Imaginative and symbolic play
🩵 Strengths-based growth that celebrates individuality

Every item in this room was chosen with intention to create a space where children feel safe, understood, and empowered to be themselves.

We can’t wait to welcome families into this new space and continue helping children thrive!

📩 Reach out to learn more about play therapy at Pathways!

🌿🩵 Welcome to Pathways — Meet Terah!

We are so excited to introduce Terah, our newest provider at Pathways Behavioral & Educational Services!

With over 11 years of experience in special education, Terah brings extensive expertise in supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families through every stage of the educational journey. She has held special education licenses in multiple states, worked across more than eleven school districts, and specializes in navigating IEPs, 504 plans, ADA accommodations, transition planning, and school advocacy.

Terah combines deep professional knowledge with lived experience as a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, bringing both strategic advocacy and genuine empathy to the families she supports. Her approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and solutions-focused — helping clients feel empowered, informed, and confident when navigating complex systems.

Services include:�✔️ IEP & 504 advocacy�✔️ ADA accommodation guidance�✔️ College disability support�✔️ Transition & career planning�✔️ Behavior coaching�✔️ Parent coaching & school communication support

At Pathways, we believe neurodivergent individuals thrive when systems are built to meet their needs. Terah embodies that mission in every way. We are honored to have her on our team!

📩 Reach out to learn more about working with Terah.

Pathways Wrapped! 🎁🩵 As 2025 comes to a close soon, we’re taking a moment to look back on the meaningful work this year at Pathways.

Across all services provided, we are proud of the connections built and the growth witnessed in every child, adult, family, and school we partnered with.

Thank you to each and every one of you who made our first calendar year in business so impactful. We’re excited for the road ahead in 2026 and all the progress, learning, and joy it will bring! 🩵🎉

Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving! Pathways is closed today and tomorrow in observance of the holiday. We’re grateful for the families, educators, and community partners we serve and appreciate the trust you place in us 🦃🩵

Today we honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans. At Pathways, we are deeply grateful for those who have served and continue to serve. Your dedication reminds us of the strength found in community, resilience, and purpose. 🇺🇸🩵

Need your pumpkin spice fix? Pathways has you covered 😉🎃 Let us know your favorite Fall treat in the comments below! 🩵

REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY NIGHT!!! Space is still available. The Strengthening Families 7-week program is for families with youth 10-14 years of age. Led by trained facilitators, this evidence-based parent, youth, and family skills-building curriculum uses games, activities, and discussion to:

o Prevent teen substance abuse and other behavioral problems.
o Strengthen parent/youth communication skills.
o Increase academic success.
o Prevent violence and aggressive behavior at home and at school.

To reserve your spot for this free, impactive, positive opportunity, register by the end of Tuesday, September 16th by using the link below, visiting stillyvalleyhealth.org, or calling 360-386-9918.

Date: Tuesdays: September 23rd through November 4th
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Format: In-person at Stilly Valley Health Connections
REGISTRATION: https://forms.office.com/r/nJzRVf5GCp