Investing in Our Future Communities
The Autism Project remains at the forefront of developing new and innovative programs, services, and training for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, other developmental disabilities, and social-emotional, communication, and regulation challenges - work that ripples outward to the families, caregivers, professionals, and communities who support them.
We can't do this without you!
It is through the generosity of our donors and volunteers that we are able to support individuals in reaching their highest potential. Contributions to The Autism Project directly support our most essential programs.
Social Groups & Camp
Rhode Island families rely on TAP's social skills groups and summer camp as critical components of their children's therapy. Access to quality therapies and social activities for children, teens and young adults with autism continues to be limited, both locally and nationally. TAP provides participants with the opportunity to socialize in a supportive environment which accommodates each participants unique needs. Both participants and families are able to widen their social groups through the connections made here at TAP.
TAP’s social programming fills a critical gap and fosters a sense of community among autistic individuals and their families. Participants not only gain valuable knowledge and skills but also develop close and lasting friendships.
Family Navigation & Support
The Autism Project's Family Support Team is a trusted resource for parents and caregivers of children with autism and other developmental challenges. It can be isolating and daunting to receive a diagnosis, navigate brand new systems of care, and learn strategies to support a loved one with autism in daily life - often, all at the same time.
Our Family Support Team understands because they live it: they are parents of autistic children and professionally trained to support parents at each step in the journey.
Training
The Autism Project’s Training Team works with professionals around the world. They provide evidence-based, autism-informed trainings that allow participants the opportunity to proactively support autistic people across settings, and across the lifespan.
Make a One-Time Donation
Give a child's camp scholarship, an evening of training, or a phone call to a parent with a new diagnosis.
Did You Know? ASD Fast Facts
- As of 2023, 1 in 36 children in the US have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by age 8. In 2000, the ratio was 1 in 150.
- ASD is the fastest growing developmental disorder in the United States.
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability in which people may "behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different."
- Autism spectrum disorder is a “spectrum disorder.” That means autism affects each person in different ways.
Thank You!
Your gifts are our primary source of funding, and we use every dollar with great care. We are sincerely grateful for each and every donation.
You help us continue to work toward improving the lives of autistic children and adults, as well as the people who support them. Our goal is to build communities in which autistic people, and all neurodivergent people, feel an authentic sense of inclusion and belonging.
