THE AUTISM INITIATIVE IS DIFFERENT
There are organizations doing excellent research; and others 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.
VISION
A world where people with autism are respected for their differences, not disrespected and punished for them.
MISSION STATEMENT
To support people with autism and their families by sharing information among people in schools, community organizations, and first responders who have regular interactions with people with autism and have little or no information to guide them.
Resources To Consider
A CRISIS FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM THAT WE CAN ADDRESS
People with autism often have an extremely difficult and frustrating experience getting through life because, characteristically, many have difficulty understanding the spoken word and communicating verbally. For the family of someone with autism, the impact on their lives cannot possibly be overstated.
Behavioral problems due to misunderstandings often cause problems not only for people with autism, but also for those interacting with them.
There is something we can do to make life easier for people with autism and families, and those of us with whom they interact. It has no financial cost and requires minimal time and effort from school and community organization staff members.
To send a check via mail, please send to: Institute for Learning Centered Education 414 Bagdad Road Potsdam, NY 13676
Our Impact
Our impact seeks to support not just teachers and parents but also people just like us 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.
“I always hate when people say my son doesn’t look autistic like it’s a compliment. What exactly does autism look like?”
Can You Relate?
Caregiver Perspective
I'm trying to help my child and nothing seems to be helping.
I can't stop my child from having tantrums. How do I get them to behave?
How do I get my school to help?
Where can I go to get help? Should I go to see a doctor or a therapist?
Educator Perspective
How do I help my students succeed?
What are the best strategies to help an ASD student get along with other students in my class?
I can't get my student with ASD to interact with others.
Advocate Perspective
How do I help this person with ASD get what they need?
What should I tell a student's caregiver to ask the school for?
How can I best advocate for students in IEP meetings?
Where can I get training to help me be more effective?
What can you do to help our work?
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Our periodic newsletters collect stories, resources, and other information that you can read and forward to others.
Become A Volunteer
From helping to collect video stories to applying for grants, you can use your skills to help our organization grow and thrive.
Sign Up For A Session
We offer free two-hour sessions (virtual or in person) for your school, organization, or workplace to give a presentation.
Interested yet unsure if a session is right for your needs. Did you know? 137 participants feel our Discussion Session is worthwhile; that’s 100% of those that have participated to date.
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WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT OUR APPROACH TO AUTISM?
· Many organizations are focused on research and/or direct support for people with autism and/or their families, and they are doing excellent work.
· 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.
The Institute For Learning Centered Education
is a unique advocacy organization for people
with autism and those who care about them.
