If you live in or near the Charlotte area there is a wonderful non-profit organization that helps families with children on the Autism Spectrum. The best thing about the Autism Foundation of the Carolinas is that the whole organization is run by parents. All founding and governing board members have children on the Autism Spectrum.
Here is their mission statement:
The Autism Foundation of the Carolinas (AFC) is the effort of individuals with an interest in assisting families in the Charlotte area who have children on the autism spectrum or have some type of related developmental/neurological impairment. It is the desire of AFC to help families affected find solutions and provide funding for them. In addition, AFC is dedicated to developing programs to enhance and improve their lives. Below is our mission statement.
Our Mission
Our mission is to assist children with autism spectrum and related disorders to achieve fulfilling, productive and independent lives by:
Providing families and caregivers access to information and resources regarding programs, services, therapies, and alternatives to help their children.
Providing financial assistance to families and the institutions that support the development of these children throughout their lifespan, and
Increasing the knowledge and understanding of these children, their needs and their families’ needs through community awareness and educational programs.
If this has piqued your interest their biographies and detialed information is available on their website: www.autismcarolinas.org
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