Offers a variety of Autism Spectrum disorder information and referral services for individuals and families through their website or by phone.

Our program consists of two classrooms offering instructional options, from one-to-one intensive instruction to large group instruction and learning activities with typical peers.

Provides family grants, education and community outreach and family friendly activities including our annual 5K Run/Walk for Autism Awareness and Autism Friendly Holiday Party.

Provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care focusing on evidence based treatment, education, research and advocacy for children with the diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Treatment addresses the common delays in language and communication, socialization, and repetitive and ritualistic behaviors. Also offers a free support group for caregivers of individuals with autism.

Provides two kits designed to introduce safety around moving vehicles in parking lots and to intervene in wandering behavior typical of autistic children. Kit usually includes door and window alarms, an ID bracelet, visual stop signs and a guide on what to do about wandering behavior. Parking lot safety kit includes parent/caregiver safety guide and vehicle magnet to remind children how to be safe in parking lots.

Provides information and resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities, their families, and the community.

Offers a monthly support group for parents and professionals working with school aged children and a monthly support group for adults affected by Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS) and other spectrum disorders. Other activities offered throughout the year for both groups.

Offers a variety of counseling and support services for children diagnosed with Autism and their families. Services include individual counseling, family counseling and social skills development.

Provides monthly educational webinars to raise awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism. Professionals and parent panels explore topics that are relevant to parents, professionals, and individuals living with autism spectrum disorder.

Has classes for children with Learning Needs: 1. Parent powered, student first mentality 2. Serving children ages five-12 in settings based on individual needs 3. Low student/teacher ratio, small group and 1:1 instruction 4. Individualized learning plan and schedule, meeting their educational needs.

Maintains information about community resources that are appropriate for people with Autism and their families. Provides information on trainings/events within an hour of Akron, newsworthy items, articles, and so forth by email.

Provides limited funding assistance for necessary incidental treatment-related services, programs and equipment not covered by insurance, government agencies or other resources to families residing in Northeast Ohio who have children and/or adults with a life-long disability attributed to developmental and/or intellectual impairments. Funds expenses such as respite care, therapies, therapeutic camps, some medical expenses, assistive/adaptive equipment, and communicative devices. NOTE: Does not provide financial assistance for rent, other living expenses, or any modifications done to home, property, or vehicles.

Provides educational programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities as an alternative to traditional education. Also offers home-based programs.

Provides one-on-one support and education, educational seminars, parent training workshops, specialized information and referral, family events, parent resource library with Boardmaker program, and presentations and training for professionals and groups.

Provides education, resources and support for people with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities as well as their families.

Provides a calm and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families to visit the Easter Bunny. Special helpers from the Autism Society of Greater Akron will be on hand to greet participants when they arrive and to provide crafts and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Light refreshments will be served.

Provides information about the symptoms, screening/diagnostic procedures, and methods of treatment or management for Autism.

Offers children with autism the opportunity to attend a special education program other than the one operated in their public school district in order to receive the services outlined in their individualized education program (IEP). Can also be used to pay for other services that are agreed upon by the provider and the parent of the eligible child that are not listed in the IEP but are associated with educating the child.

Provides public education through webinars, conferences, inclusion/resource fairs, and public speaking engagements to create awareness that leads to opportunities for the autistic community.

Provides a guide of information about local services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Offers a water safety program in conjunction with the Akron Area YMCA. Provides one-on-one instruction for water safety geared to participants with developmental delays. Prioritizes learning safety over swimming techniques. Sessions are held in a classroom setting and in the pool.

Provides funding for sensory items and various equipment for children with autism.