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Spectrum & Development Community Center

A community-built space where the whole community is welcome to join us as we value and support autistic, neurodiverse, and developmentally disabled individuals and their families.

Hours

Mon - Thu: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri: By Appointment Only

Phone

(360) 644-LCAC (5222)

Location

375 Linhart Ave NE, Suite B
Napavine, WA 98565

Welcome

More Than a Building

This Center is more than a building. It's a shared commitment. A community-built space where the whole community is welcome to join us as we value and support autistic, neurodiverse, and developmentally disabled individuals and their families who find connection, support with systems navigation, and care.

The broader community is welcome! Community only works if everyone has a seat at the table.

With heartfelt appreciation,
Michelle Whitlow, M.S., Executive Director and EVERYONE involved with the Lewis County Autism Coalition.

Our Story

About the Center

The Spectrum & Development Community Center began as a shared dream between LCAC Executive Director Michelle Whitlow, M.S., and Chanel Patana, PNP, of Lewis County Pediatrics & Family Medicine, rooted in a mutual commitment to improving health equity for rural families.

The facility is home to both Lewis County Pediatrics & Family Medicine and the Spectrum & Development Community Center (powered by the Lewis County Autism Coalition) — two distinct organizations with one shared purpose: creating a seamless pathway from care to community.

The Center offers coordinated, person-centered supports, inclusive programming, peer connection, and practical navigation for individuals and families impacted by autism, neurodivergence, and developmental disabilities.

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Impact

Why It Matters

For too long, families in rural communities have faced long drives, long waitlists, and fragmented services. Now, community members have access to a welcoming, sensory-aware space designed to reduce isolation and bring supports closer to home.

Lived Experience Matters

A place where relationships come first and every person is met with dignity, acceptance, and real opportunity.

Closer to Home

Reducing isolation and bringing supports directly to rural Lewis County so families no longer face long drives and fragmented services.

Sensory-Aware

A welcoming, thoughtfully designed space where every individual feels safe, accepted, and supported.

How It Began

The Origin Story

Born from a beautifully coincidental meeting of the minds between LCAC Executive Director Michelle Whitlow, M.S., and Chanel Patana, PNP. Dr. Real McGraw and his family (Napavine Family Chiropractic) owned an adjacent lot and offered support, building the new facility to house this shared vision.

The result: a 5,000 sq ft community center at 375 Linhart Ave NE, Suite B, Napavine, Washington — on the right side of the building — where care and community meet under one roof.

What We Offer

Services & Features

The Center brings together a range of supports and programming designed to empower individuals and strengthen families.

Provider Office Space

Office space and rooms available for rent for trained local providers including speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral services, and employment support.

Employment Support

Dedicated employment support programming designed for autistic and developmentally disabled individuals, building skills and pathways to meaningful work.

DDA Billable Services

Day activity options including respite, recreational programming, and peer mentor services — available through DDA billing for eligible individuals.

Wellpoint Restorative Space

A dedicated sensory room sponsored by Wellpoint of Washington Insurance — a calming, restorative environment designed for regulation and comfort.

Tech & Art Empowerment Hub

Digital literacy coaching, a creative arts corner, and microenterprise project support — empowering individuals through technology and creative expression.

Open Program Space

Flexible space for community events, social groups, educational programming, and recreational activities — open for the whole community to gather and connect.