News & Events

Washington Autism Alliance was excited to welcome Dr. Kim Kressin this year to be part of our WAA board. Dr. Kressin is autistic, a neurodiversity advocate and physician. She is working tirelessly to decrease barriers in health care for autistics. We feel very fortunate to have Dr. Kressin as the  Chair of our Health Care […]

Washington Autism Alliance applauds Washington State Legislature for passage of Senate Bill 5883 - Concerning the burden of proof for special education (disputes) due process hearings. Currently, one disadvantage of the burden of proof in special education disputes in Washington state is that it places a significant responsibility on families, particularly those who may not […]

Dating and looking for a loving relationship can bring excitement, but it can also bring some level of stress as a person navigates social interactions with someone you are just getting to know. For neurodivergent individuals looking for love, there may be additional obstacles to navigate in order to thrive in the dating scene. Nonetheless, […]

African-American and Black (AA/B) youth and adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorders rarely are supported in a way that acknowledges both their racial identity and their autism diagnosis. Little is known about intersectional oppression in the lives of these children and adults. As people of color may come to terms with a society that […]

Have you been feeling the chill in the air? Are you ready to ditch the snow and ice and start feeling some warmth? Do you need something to Warm Your Heart? Join us during the month of February as we reach out to our community, our family and our friends, to raise money and support […]

There's a public hearing on a Senate Bill (5966) tomorrow at 1:30 pm that would undo some of the gains we made with the restraint bill (House Bill 1240) in 2015. It would change the standard from imminent likelihood of serious harm (objective) to “reasonable belief” of such harm (subjective, and looser).  Please sign up […]