Helping Individuals with Autism and Their Families Today
Autism Speaks' Family Services department is dedicated to empowering individuals and families impacted by autism. We help families maximize their child's developmental potential and improve their quality of life. We promote and advocate for best practices in treatment, education and all services—from early intervention to adult care.
What's New
June 26, 2008: Autism Speaks announced the recipients of the second round of Family Services Community Grants. More than $450,000 was awarded to 21 community organizations across the country. Click here to read a press release and here to read summaries of the funded proposals.
Autism Speaks' Family Services department is dedicated to empowering individuals and families impacted by autism. We help families maximize their child's developmental potential and improve their quality of life. We promote and advocate for best practices in treatment, education and all services—from early intervention to adult care.
What's New
June 26, 2008: Autism Speaks announced the recipients of the second round of Family Services Community Grants. More than $450,000 was awarded to 21 community organizations across the country. Click here to read a press release and here to read summaries of the funded proposals.
Family Services provides resources and information. If you have a question, contact the Autism Response Team today. If you're concerned that your child may be affected with autism or if you've received a diagnosis, browse the Tools for Families section, where you'll find our 100 Day Kit, and the Autism Video Glossary. If you'd like to do a quick search for service providers near you, select Find a Local Resource and browse the Resource Guide.
If you're interested in getting involved in Autism Speaks clinical programs or research studies, visit Participate in Research. To learn more about how we support community-based organizations, view our Community Grants page. We are currently providing legal support for qualified families whose Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) has reached the federal appeal level. For details or to see if you may qualify, go to Federal Legal Appeal Project.
While we support families today, the Family Services Committee continues to work on future projects that will broaden and extend support for all individuals with autism and their families.
2008 Projects in Development
If you're interested in getting involved in Autism Speaks clinical programs or research studies, visit Participate in Research. To learn more about how we support community-based organizations, view our Community Grants page. We are currently providing legal support for qualified families whose Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) has reached the federal appeal level. For details or to see if you may qualify, go to Federal Legal Appeal Project.
While we support families today, the Family Services Committee continues to work on future projects that will broaden and extend support for all individuals with autism and their families.
2008 Projects in Development
- 100 Day Kit in Spanish - Manual de los 100 Días - Expected release date: July 2008
- School and Community Toolkit - Expected release date: Fall 2008
- Autism in the Workplace - Expected release date: on the web September 2008
- Safety/First Responder Toolkit - Expected release date: December 2008
Disclaimer
Autism Speaks does not provide medical or legal advice or services. Rather, Autism Speaks provides general information about autism as a service to the community. The information provided on this website is not a recommendation, referral, or endorsement of any resource, therapeutic method, or service provider and does not replace the advice of medical, legal, or educational professionals. Autism Speaks has not validated and is not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. You are urged to use independent judgment and request references when considering any resource associated with the provision of services related to autism.
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