Autism Resources
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Leave It to Geege explores the life of Geege Taylor and her family, including her teenage son who is autistic. These resources are provided for viewers to learn more about organizations and resources related to autism.
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which autistic people enjoy equal access, rights, and opportunities.
Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network
The mission of Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) is to provide community, support, and resources for Autistic women, girls, transfeminine and transmasculine nonbinary people, trans people of all genders, Two Spirit people, and all others of marginalized genders.
SPARK
Today we simply don’t know enough about autism. SPARK—a landmark autism research project—aims to make important progress possible. SPARK stands for ‘Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research,’ and the mission is simple: we want to speed up research and advance our understanding of autism to help improve lives.
Felicity House
Putting the “house” in Felicity House is important to us. We have created the ideal place for women with autism to call their own. The house is unique, creative, flexible and welcoming, you’ll feel it the moment you walk through our doors at 25 East 22nd street in Manhattan.
NEXT for AUTISM
NEXT for AUTISM transforms the national landscape of services for people with autism by strategically designing, launching, and supporting innovative programs. We believe that individuals with autism have the potential to live fulfilling, productive lives when supported by excellent services and connected to their communities. We continually ask, what’s next for people on the autism spectrum?
ESP
Specialized programs through ESP, for children and adults alike, enable participants to thrive with swimming, dancing, arts and crafts and cooking; family support, retreats, dinners, counseling, and holiday events. ESP envisions a world where every person, of every ability, in every community has universal access to transformative experiences.
Java Joy
Java Joy is a mobile coffee cart that spreads unmatched joy through moments of engagement with people of all abilities. Java Joy employs adults with disabilities and fosters one-of-a-kind experiences for communities.
RespectAbility
RespectAbility is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities, and that advances policies and practices that empower people with disabilities to have a better future. Visit their Autism resources page to learn more about autism and autism spectrum disorder and related organizations.