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Susan Byram
Autism Pensacola, Inc.
President/CEO
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CONNECTING THE PIECES: AUTISM PENSACOLA
Autism Pensacola helps improve the lives of those affected by autism. Autism prevalence is growing and currently found in 1 in 68 children. Children with autism continue to be overwhelmingly male. According to the latest CDC report it is estimated that 1 in 42 boys has autism, 4.5 times as many as girls (1 in 189). Autism Pensacola is dedicated to supporting parents and professionals in Northwest Florida with the best answers regarding diagnosis, education and treatment of people with autism.
NEWS & EVENTS
- Start a team and join us Sept. 24 as we take #Steps2Acceptance at Steps for Autism 2016!
o Order your Steps T-shirt soon – Deadline to order is Sept. 1
- ABC’s of ABA Workshop – Oct. 1
- Captains for Kids coming in September!
- Gala Results-Thank you for Connecting the Pieces!
PROGRAMS
Project Lifesaver * The Preliminary Screening Form must be filled out in order to be considered for Project Lifesaver!
Monthly Parent/Caregiver Chats
MEN’S CHAT
Starting soon. Interested in helping support this group? Email programs@autismpensacola.org.
GRANDPARENTS OF AUTISM PENSACOLA (GAP)
Meets at the Autism Pensacola office (3916 N. 10th Ave.) on the third Friday of each month at 10am.
Join us to chat and work together to support Autism Pensacola.
ESCAMBIA SPECTRUM CHAT
Meets the second Friday of the month at 11 a.m. at the API office. Bring your own lunch and talk with other parents, caregivers who are supporting loved ones with autism.
Autism Pensacola on Facebook
Autism Pensacola Council
Council is a volunteer group of parents, community partners and friends dedicated to educating, advocating, networking and providing hope for those affected by autism. Council meets the fourth Thursday each month at 10 a.m. at Autism Pensacola’s office in the ARC Gateway. Call 850-434-7171 for more information or e-mail programs@autismpensacola.org.
Parent IEP Training Resources * These videos were created as part of our Impact 100 grant in 2013 and offer general information. Some information may have changed since filming. Please contact an advocate or attorney to verify legal information.
- Understanding the IEP Process Part 1
- Understanding the IEP Process Part 2
- Effective Advocacy Part 1
- Effective Advocacy Part 2
- You are the Key
TLC Caregivers cares for PEOPLE * We provide dependable caregivers for any age – birth to geriatric, ALL GENERATIONS, and relief to Family Caregivers. We provide needed non-medical services wherever the client is. TLC Caregivers is the area’s oldest non-medical services provider; since 1989! We are licensed, bonded, insured, and provide actual employees, not contracted workers, to provide needed services. Companion, Respite, Personal Care, Home Maker, Transportation, Child Care. Call us – we answer our phones 24 hours per day. Like us on Facebook!
TLC Caregivers ~ We do more than you might think!
