How can I get involved and support families and children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in my community?

Ever heard of that phrase “It takes a village to raise a child”?. Well, if it takes a village to raise a child that is typically developing, just imagaine how much more support is necessary to raise a child with Autism. We need the support of each and every individual in our community to support these incredible parents. Here are a few ways that you can get involved:

Get Involved:

http://www.autismspeaks.org/ways-give

http://communities.autismspeaks.org/site/c.ihLPK1PDLoF/b.7504665/k.40ED/Autism_Speaks_Community_Pages.htm

http://projectautism.org/ways-to-give/

Support Legislation for Autism:

http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/vote-4-autism/

Events:

World Autism Awareness Day – Light it up Blue!

http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/world-autism-awareness-day

http://www.autismspeaks.org/liub?utm_source=lightitupblue.org&utm_medium=webpage&utm_content=sitemovedpage&utm_campaign=LIUB2014

http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/site/c.igIRL6PIJrH/b.7683511/k.2EFB/Walk_Now_for_Autism_Speaks_Home.htm

Houston Area:

http://hopeforthree.org

http://www.facesautism.org

http://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/Donate/CharityPage.cfm?CID=515

http://www.feathouston.org/donate/shopping/