Blog Archive 2023

Did you know that WAA specializes in improving access to medically necessary therapies and education programs? We can help you maximize your health benefits, special education services and social and health benefits. Our staff understand how multiple systems are intertwined and when one system is broken (i.e. health benefits) the person with disability suffers the […]

Autism doesn’t just affect boys, yet many times getting a girl diagnosed is a much more difficult journey.  The typical autistic traits boys exhibit are different from what girls exhibit.

Have you ever received help from Washington Autism Alliance’s Family Navigation team?  Are you familiar with the work that they do?  WAA’s Family Navigation team is intended to help provide families with community services & support across multiple systems, connect you to self-advocacy resources and offer family-to-family support.  Our Family navigation team consists of Misha […]

August 11, 2023 marks the 12th anniversary of the landmark Shayan's Settlement, which became the benchmark of insurance coverage for all children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the state of Washington.