Stories of Hope

Twelve-year-old Mason is goal-oriented and blessed with many abilities and interests. He’s an avid mountain bike rider, snow skier and water skier, and loves diving, fishing, crabbing, yard work and blackberry picking. “He’s our nature boy,” says his mom Karen. When Mason was first diagnosed with autism at age 4, he had a good number […]

Tammy and Mike had wanted a family for a long time. After trying to get pregnant for two years without success, they sought the help of a fertility doctor and were successful the first try. In April 2010, daughter Chloe was born. “We were so excited and happy!” recalls Tammy. Four months later, another child […]

Latrell Pruett is a 15-year-old boy with autism who is also a racing champion. Latrell was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 years old. His developmental pediatrician told his parents that he would likely never have friends, never say “I love you,” and never live a "normal" life. The doctor told them to consider […]

Alex is a sweet, lovable 13-year-old boy. Some of his favorite times are when he gets a chance to play on the beach in the sand and go swimming. He loves when his family goes on vacation and he can ride on a plane, boat or train. He also is happy when it’s time to […]

By Rachelle Alston When I was pregnant with my son I felt I did everything "right."  No caffeine, lots of sleep, health food and every vitamin the naturopath told me my child needed. Landon was born a week late at a healthy 7.7 pounds. He hit milestones as he should, even walking by his first […]

This month two WAAA families are sharing some of their good news from the past school year. School can be a challenging place for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Part of WAAA’s mission is to help parents advocate for a good education for their children, ensuring that kids have the right supports and encouragement […]