A SILENT EPIDEMIC There is a silent epidemic spreading throughout the United States and if affects all of us. Twenty-five years ago, 1 child in 10,000 was diagnosed with autism. Today, 1 child in 110. Learn more about this developmental challenge, and how we can...
Autism
NAA Never Give Up PSA
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When Caring For A Person With Autism
Remember the person with autism is first of all a real person. Treat the person the way you would like to be treated.
◾Remember that non-verbal people can hear.
◾Please accept that we are doing our best.
◾We enormously need support and encouragement. The most helpful expression communicates, “You are doing a great job. This is not easy, and we see that. How can we be helpful?”
Benjamin’s Hope
Please watch the following video on Autism and Benjamin's Hope Benjamin's Hope will be a first of its kind community model designed to address the multifaceted needs of individuals and families affected by autism and developmental disability. An emerging, interactive...