SUMMER FUN AND SENSORY OVERLOAD
As the weather warms up, we can look forward to more fun but also many changes to our daily routines. Keep in mind some tips to prevent the sensory overload from so many changes at once.
From our National HQs
Creating an Autism-Friendly Holiday: Strategies for a Joyful Season
The holiday season brings a mix of excitement and challenges, with new foods, twinkling lights, disrupted routines, formal attire, travel, and interactions with friends or family who may not fully understand Autism. These changes can often feel more overwhelming than festive. For families, heightened anxiety and sensory overload can influence how you and your child navigate this time of year. However, by acknowledging these common stressors and proactively developing strategies to manage them, you can create a more enjoyable and meaningful holiday experience for everyone.
Living Safely on the Spectrum:
An Introduction to Wandering and Prevention Strategies
Wandering is a common issue that many individuals and families in the Autism community face. Because of the potentially dangerous outcomes, wandering is a critical safety concern for the Autism community. It can be a stressful and anxiety-inducing experience for both the individual and their family.
Those who wander are at increased risk of accidents, injuries, or drowning. Approximately 91% of deaths in children with Autism under 14 are caused by accidental drownings subsequent to wandering.
WE ARE SEEKING
BOARD MEMBERS
We are looking for
passionate people to:
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Build Community Networks
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Serve as Ambassadors
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Develop Marketing and Fundraising Strategies
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Recruit Volunteers
What we ask for?
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Commit to at least a two year term
- Adhere to our Code of Conduct
- Participate in strategic planning
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Participate in Committee work
- Attend By-Monthly Board meetings and Committee meetings
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY
EVENTS
CALENDAR
We move forward together
Providing support to children, youth, and adults with Autism, their families and the professionals who serve them.
We are a local affiliate of the National Autism Society, founded in 1965.
Everyone’s story is different...
The experience of Autism is not one thing. It is many things. It’s dreams, talents, relationships, victories, hurdles, and everything in between. The connection between those experiences is you.
You break the mold. No matter who you are, the person you are is infinite—and you are the only you there is.
You break the mold. No matter who you are, the person you are is infinite—and you are the only you there is.
National Programs
The Autism Society of America is dedicated to creating connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
As the nation’s oldest leading grassroots Autism organization, the Autism Society and its approximately 70 affiliates serve over half a million people each year. By championing initiatives that advance equitable opportunities in healthcare, education, employment, safety, and public policy, the organization executes a national reach, with meaningful local impact. Through education, advocacy, support and community programming, the Autism Society works towards a world in which everyone is connected to the support they need, when they need it.