Blog Archive 2014

by Ashley Dalgliesh Kids with autism, and frankly any kid, can have bad habits. These are the annoying habits that can be embarrassing, but they happen so often you are immune. For example, picking your nose. For me, I have the gross out factor working for me. My first reaction is “ohhhh yuck!” My kid […]

Impacts of the No Child Left Behind Waiver Loss in Washington State on Services for Students with Autism By Allison L. Winward, M. Ed. Washington is the first state in the country to have its waiver from the No Child Left Behind law revoked. Under this waiver, the state was exempt from certain limitations of […]

  On May 10th over 150 new and old gathered for a night of live music, fabulous food and drinks all while supporting a cause they strongly believe in. Our program included:  •Honoring Attorney Ele Hamburger of Sirianni Youtz Spoonemore & Hamburger •Honoring Senator Andy Hill, Washington State Legislature  •Live Auction and Make A Difference […]

When I held my two little bundles of joy in my arms as I was wheeled back from the operating room, I had no idea the future struggles that one of my sweet twins would have. Sure, struggles are a part of life.   But Asher’s struggles would prove to be almost overwhelming. When Asher was […]