Expanding access to healthcare, education, and services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington State. The organization provides crucial support through various programs, including expert system navigation services that help families understand and access complex insurance, developmental disability, and special education systems.
It also offers mental health counseling through parent support groups, a comprehensive Special Education Legal Library, and an Insurance Portal with practical information on private insurance and Medicaid. Further resources include an Online Academy for educational and insurance benefit guidance, a Resource Directory for autism diagnosis, interventions, and advocacy, and the Friendship Matters program, which facilitates social skills development and independent living activities for adolescents.