The Institute for Learning Centered Education’s Autism Initiative
uniquely advocates as an organization for people
with autism and those who care about them.
THE AUTISM INITIATIVE IS DIFFERENT There are organizations doing excellent research; and others who are focused on providing wonderful direct services to people with autism, but few are focused on the people who interact regularly with people with autism and whose lack of understanding can cause severe trauma for people with autism and stress for their families.
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT OUR APPROACH?
Our approach focuses on the individual and their circle of support.
We are focused on the staff members of schools and community organizations that have regular interaction with people with autism, even if that interaction is incidental.
Our Impact
The Institute supports not just teachers and parents but also people in roles such as bus drivers, cafeteria workers, caregiver, restaurant manager, store clerk, neighbor, community member and many other roles in our society. The Institute for Learning Centered Education is a 501c3 organization that partners with TEACCH, ABA groups, and other autism advocacy organizations to promote more than just awareness, more than acceptance, more than belonging but a community. A place of connectedness with others, a place of connectedness as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
We should find quotes about how our sessions have had an impact on people with autism and from schools and other organizations here
“I always hate when people say my son doesn’t look autistic like it’s a compliment. What exactly does autism look like?”