Mission Statement:

Provide unique services geared towards individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the South Asian community.

Vision Statement:

Defeat Ignorance, Embrace Difference, Conquer Stigmas.

Who we are :

A registered non-profit organization that was initiated in 2008 sparked by the urgent need for awareness and support to overcome stigmas in the South Asian community surrounding autism and related disorders .

What we do:

• Alter perceptions via culturally sensitive social networks.
• Create awareness of recent finding on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disorders.
• Highlight treatments, interventions, funding and resources available in the community.
• Support intellectual, social and physical development of our participants raising their self-esteem and confidence
• Facilitate psycho educational workshops for parents and present the biopsychosocial ramifications of ASD and related disorders.
• Advocate for parents at schools and other institutions where language may be a barrier.

Goals

• Research: Pursue community-based research on autism to assess the
  needs of the South Asian community at large
• Community outreach: engage the community at all levels (students, businesses, government officials, retirees etc.) to become involved in raising awareness
• Education: build a school that would address the distinct needs of children with autism and related disorders by providing them with a safe and stable environment that would be the most beneficial to their growth
• Fundraising: raise the necessary funds to adequately provide all programs and services

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