THE LIFESPAN

with autism and related disabilities but also for the entire family. Our programs have been created to provide care coordination throughout the lifespan, so families feel a sense of community and belonging. They come to a place that is familiar and work with a team that knows them. We then share what we learn with the greater global community through direct in-person or telehealth services, and publishing the results of our research, to ensure that everyone around the world has access to best practices.

12 months to 7 years of age

SERVICES: diagnostics, therapeutic interventions (speechlanguage therapy, behavior therapy, occupational therapy), education (early intervention, parent training), and recreation services

School-Age

SERVICES: theraputic interventions, mental health counseling, education, and recreation services

18 years & older

SERVICES: therapeutic interventions including mental health counseling, speechlanguage, occupational therapy, education (Adult Day Program, Employment Programs, Self-Advocacy training, independent living training), social groups, and recreation services

Services threaded throughout life in three impact areas: Research, Family Support, Global Outreach

The Social Impact Project, Autism Without Mask, is an on-going and expanding project for children with autism to use their mother’s faces as a blank canvas. The faces photographed will be on display in Brazil and Miami. The focus of Ausitm Without Mask is to increase awareness and education about autism.

Growing By Leaps And Bounds

by Cassy Conroy, Cadence’s Mother

Cadence is currently in first grade at Franklin Academy. She has received the “Principal’s Honor Roll” every quarter and takes pride in her weekly speaking test scores which are all 110%! She received a “Thinker” award for showing her independent skills in problem-solving in the classroom. She participates in after-school clubs (which are different every day of the week) such as dance and fitness, LEGO® club, basketball club, cheerleading club, cooking club, and readers theatre. She had her first game as a cheerleader, where she memorized two different cheer routines and performed them during the basketball game! She was so proud of herself, and she always loves performing in front of a crowd! Even though she didn’t love the loud buzzer noise of the game, she was able to self-regulate her overstimulation and still enjoy being there.

I know, without a doubt, this would not be her future had we not had the help and guidance from the Els for Autism staff. Not just help for Cadence but help for our family. RUBI training and weekly parent training prepared my husband and me for moments outside the Foundation, moments in real life, and aiding her learning. professionals will become more skilled at diagnosing females earlier. The earlier the diagnosis, the better a female's chance of experiencing a socially successful,

A Successful Employment Story Matthew And The Club At Ibis

Matthew participated in the Work Experience Program at The Club at Ibis in 2021. He required maximal support while learning his tasks of polishing silver and rolling silverware. He was hired as an Ibis employee in 2022. Since being hired, Matthew continues to improve his skills and independence. His tasks have stayed the same throughout his time at The Club at Ibis. The Job Coach provided Matthew with multiple visual supports including a task analysis for rolling silverware, a daily schedule, and food support (what he can and cannot eat while at work). Matthew started off working one day a week but has since been given the opportunity to increase his hours. He was very excited to begin working two days a week and has transitioned easily into the change and continues to do a great job at work. We love to see how happy he is to have employment.