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Summer offers a wonderful opportunity for exploration and relaxation, but for autistic people and their families, finding the right balance of stimulation and comfort is key. By choosing activities that prioritize sensory needs and social comfort, you can create a memorable and inclusive season. Here are some engaging ideas and practical tips for all ages […]
The intersectionality between mental health and intellectual/developmental disabilities is a complex one. Although they are very intertwined, there remain many gaps in the understanding and treatment of mental health within the autism community. We must continue to provide support and resources while also advocating for needed improvements in the mental health space for autistic individuals, […]
What an incredible day we had at this year’s Day Out for Autism!
On Behalf of the Washington Autism Alliance, an organization that serves constituents throughout Washington State, we respectfully request that the ACGME Review Committee for Psychiatry establish a definitive requirement for educational instruction and practical clinical experience concerning the care of individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ASD/IDD).
We want to share an important update regarding SB 6070, the Purple Alert legislation.
The 2026 legislative session has officially come to an end, and four bills were passed that our team at the Washington Autism Alliance tirelessly advocated for and have now been sent to the governor’s desk to be signed. HB 1795 – Student Safety & DignityThis law limits the use of restraint and isolation in schools, […]
