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Helping children and adults with ASD thrive

We expand access to healthcare, education and services for people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington State.

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Your FREE MEMBERSHIP has many benefits, including access to our parent partners, advocates, training workshops, social groups and more.

Washington State has an estimated 130,000 children, youth, adolescents and adults living with ASD - nearly half of them are from low-income families.

We want every one of them to have an equal chance to thrive and succeed in life.

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Our Services

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Family Navigation

The purpose of a family navigator program is to decrease fragmentation of care, coordinate services, and guide individuals and families seeking services through the healthcare, education, and developmental disabilities (DDA) systems.
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Advocacy & Legal Services

WAA provides a range of advocacy services to help adults, youth, and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurological disorders throughout the State of Washington gain access to health, educational services, and other needed supports.
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Special Education Legal Library

Comprehensive collection of relevant Washington Administrative Code and guidance documents.
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Insurance Portal

Get practical information on navigating Private Insurance and Medicaid, diagnoses and treatment, encouraging your employer to add Autism benefits, working with insurance case managers, the Premium Payment Program and more.
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Online Academy

Get practical information about everything from regulations governing insurance and educational benefits, to how to enhance your relationship with your child.
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Resource Directory

Browse our provider resources directory for everything from autism diagnosis and interventions, to financial and legal advocacy.
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Parent Support Group - Mental Health Counseling

Parent Support Group - Mental Health Counseling is a time to come together with other parents to share your struggles, challenges, and joys.
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Friendship Matters

Activities for adolescents to help transitioning into adulthood and independent living.

Some of the activities include visiting teen centers, shopping malls, and parks, racing go-karts, seeing movies, and going to restaurants — all under the guidance of dynamic social skills coaches — participants can improve their social skills, develop lasting friendships, and enjoy a crucial sense of acceptance and belonging.

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Meet Our Team

Our staff of fierce advocates form the backbone of our projects and advocacy efforts.
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Ways to Give

We could not do this without your support. Your willingness to support and honor those with ASD and other developmental disabilities will change the world.
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It is only with your unwavering support that we are able to succeed in our mission.
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