I am supporting Including Kids Autism Center by building a puzzle during the month of July! Will you join me by donating towards my puzzle building effort?

Hunter started treatment at Including Kids in June, 2013 and has made an incredible amount of progress. It is hard to put into words how much the staff means to me. They have been there for me and Hunter since day one. He typically participates in class outings to the grocery store and restaurants, as well as field-trips, but these things have changed since Covid-19. Even during these last months Inkids has been able to provide services to us and help us both navigate these challenging times.  We do not know what the future will bring, but the one thing I do know is that our future is bright and that is, in large part, due to Including Kids.  Hunter continues to improve and become more and more independent every day!  Please consider helping us help Inkids continue to provide these much needed services to our families and be the hope we need!  Please continue to read below to learn more about this amazing non-profit center.

What is Including Kids Autism Center?

On April 21, 2003, Including Kids, Inc. opened its doors with the goal of serving children with autism and related disorders using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Locally there are few programs quite like Including Kids, Inc. that serve children, adolescents and young adults who have a range of abilities and needs including challenging behaviors and limited verbal ability. Their multifaceted program includes full time, part time, after school, parent training, and outreach activities that teach life skills, self-awareness, self-control, communication, social skills and academic training to the level of each individual’s abilities. It is a vital goal for 100% of their clients to be included in the community. This includes in school, at job sites, in group programs and through social activities. Including Kids has served over 1000 families to date. 

Why does Including Kids Autism Center need our support?

As the needs of the autism community evolve so do the programs Including Kids offers. Your support allows needs to be met in a truly meaningful way. Support for Including Kids means supporting our friends and neighbors that have a loved one on the spectrum. It allows Including Kids to continue to offer a free Parents Night Out program, babysitters training, and community workshops. It continues to allow training for first responders and healthcare professionals on best practices when interacting with someone on the autism spectrum. It provides opportunities for young adults to receive job training skills and internships. You are truly opening doors and creating meaningful opportunities when you support Including Kids Autism Center.

Any donation is life-changing. Please consider supporting my puzzle building effort by contributing to this fundraiser today!

Thank you.