Autism Society of America - Broward Chapter

PO Box 450476, Sunrise, FL 33345 (954) 577-4141

Prepare For Your Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Would You Like To Make A Donation?

Please do so by clicking on the "Donate" button located on the left side of this website or by making a check payable to Broward Chapter / Autism Society and send it to:

Autism Society of America Broward Chapter
PO Box 450476,
Sunrise, Florida 33345

Please include your name, address, and phone number.

If applicable, please include the person(s) "In honor of," or "In memory of." Make sure that you include the address (or estate) of the of the person(s) receiving the honor.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 954-577-4141 or e-mail info@asabroward.org

Donations to ASA Broward are Tax Deductible!

Upcoming Events

January 20, 2010
Applied Behavior Analysis Research and Evidence Based Intervention for Children with Autism

7:30pm at ARC Broward, 10250 NW 53rd Street, Building #2, Sunrise (One block south of Commercial between Nob Hill and Hiatus Road)

Speakers: Lenise Kryk, M.Ed., BCBA, The Lovaas Center for Behavioral Intervention

Our meetings are open to all that are interested in autism. Refreshments will be served. Please call 954-577-4141.

Click here for more upcoming events

Welcome To The Website of The Autism Society of America - Broward County, Florida Chapter!

The National Autism Society of America was founded in 1965. The mission of the ASA is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for all individuals within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities. Education, advocacy, public awareness efforts and the promotion of research form the cornerstone of the ASA’s activities.

The Broward Chapter of the Autism Society of America invites you to join the Broward ASA. Our chapter, founded in 1992, is dedicated to the education and welfare of children and adults with autism spectrum disorder. Through support for one another and the community, we strive to educate other caring people about autism.

Locally, the Broward Chapter has had many accomplishments in the areas of advocacy, information and referral. Broward ASA has been the impetus to initiate many educational programs for autistic students in Broward County Public Schools. We continue to work with the school system to dispense information and support through ACE, the Autism Committee of Exceptional Student Education.

By joining the Broward Chapter of the ASA you will become part of a larger voice for positive change in our school systems and local, state and national government. Your membership will help provide some of the funds and manpower needed to continue this work and to dispense newsletters, provide workshops and supply informational material to the community.

For more information please do not hesitate to either join us for our monthly meetings that are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at ARC Broward located at 10250 NW 53 St, Sunrise, FL or call our office at 954-474-5333.

Through it’s varied benefits and services, the ASA continues to be the voice and resource of the autism community.

Sincerely,
Stacey Hoaglund

Autism Society of America - Broward Chapter's Mission Statement
The mission of the ASA is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families; and for these individuals to be fully participating, included members of their community. Education, advocacy, public awareness efforts and promotion of research are what we strive to enhance. By embracing the diversity of our group, ASA seeks to provide an open forum for exchange of ideas.

ASA Brochures & Pamphlets
ASA publishes a variety of informational brochures and pamphlets about autism. To access ASA's free, downloadable brochures, please click on the image to the left.

Autism Society - Broward County, FL

Don't Miss the Next Sensory Friendly Film!

"The Tooth Fairy"

Saturday, February 6th at 10am

AMC Entertainment® and the Autism Society of America have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis.

With Sensory Friendly Films, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up, the sound turned down and no previews.

It’s an event that the entire family will enjoy!

AMC Coral Ridge 10, 3401 NE 26th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33306

(Just east of Federal Highway, north of Oakland Park Blvd – Behind Target)

Phone: 954-566-9677

For tickets to this unique experience, please visit the theatre’s box office the day of the event. Tickets are just $5 a person.

Scholarships, Volunteerism, and Collaboration Highlight a Successful Year for ASA Broward

For a relatively small organization, ASA Broward can boast an amazing series of accomplishments during the 2008-2009 season.

Our general meetings provided training for parents and the community on a variety of topics including:

IEP Development
Dietary Interventions for Autism: GFCF diet and how to get started
The Verbal Child with ASD: Focus on HFA and Aspergers
Assistive Technology
Communication A-Z
Behavior Management and ASD: From Function to Strategy
Summer Camp Options
Successful Transition
Biomedical Treatments and Autism

Due in part to the generous support of volunteers and contributors, ASA Broward helped many in our community find assistance for valuable functions many take for granted. For example, ASA Broward organized and provided funding for over 20 children with summer camp scholarships and over 40 children with gymnastics scholarships worth over $7,000.

Other events that highlighted our successful year also included:

Two family oriented bowling / fundraising events
Monthly sensory-friendly current movies
Baseball for Autism Awareness with the Florida Marlins
“Rock ‘n Roll” Dance for special needs populations
Surfing Clinics with Dutch Schorn's Billabong Hang Loose Surf Camp
ASA’s Sailing Days with BCC and Freedom Waters Foundation
The Third Annual Autism Resolution before the Broward County School Board
Children’s Week in Tallahassee - Hanging of the Hands Project
Autism Awareness Day at the State Capitol
Community Autism Awareness Day In Cooper City
Law Enforcement/First Responders Training presented by Dennis Debbaudt

And last… but certainly not least…. Recognitions:

ASA (Autism Society of America) Broward Chapter celebrated April as Autism Awareness Month by recognizing special individuals in the lives of our kids in their educational setting. Over 60 individuals were recognized for their dedication to our kids.

Baseball for Autism Awareness Art Work Contest winners:

Deandre Brewer
Robbie Stein
T.J. Smith

The Dan Marino Foundation provided grant dollars to support kids with autism though our Summer Camp Scholarship Program.

The Children’s Services Council assisted through a grant that helped fund the Transition Training for those working with our adults with ASD.

ARC Broward had a huge turnout to the Marlins autism awareness event, in addition to supporting our chapter in providing meeting space on a monthly basis.

Broward Schools provided teachers and trainers for the Transition Training

CARD provided ongoing trainings to the community, the Issues in Autism Conference, and continuing collaboration in community events.

For the sailing program, we’d like to acknowledge:

Access Boats USA, Inc. (Technical Assistance & Volunteers)

Broward College's Tigertail Lake Staff

IGFA Museum (for providing free passes on Sailing Days)

The surfing program is a huge collaborative effort between ASA and:

Dutch Schorn’s Hang Loose Surf School
BC Surf & Sport
Andra's Hand
Sunrise Wash Mart
Billabong, Inc.

Billabong Surf Camps

UM-NSU CARD

Surfrider Foundation - Broward Chapter

Quiksilver, Inc.

Quiksilver Foundation

Ron Jons Surf Shops

City of Hollywood Fire Rescue

City of Hollywood Ocean Rescue

City of Hollywood Parking Authority

Charles Sano with the Florida Marlins for always making things easy for us in our Marlins event.

The children and adults with autism, parents, teachers, community leaders, etc, are all part of the package that supports the efforts of the Autism Society.

Thanks to all of those who support children and adults with autism spectrum disorder.

¡Grupo de apoyo en Español!
A Warm Welcome to Our New Spanish Support Group

ASA Broward is proud to announce the formation of a Spanish Support Group.

The first meeting will be on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Dan Marino Center in Weston.

If you have any questions, please contact ASA Broward at 954-577-4141.

	Next ASA Meeting
	January 20, 2010 Applied Behavior Analysis

	Join Us On Facebook

	S.H. Consultants

	2-1-1 Broward

	Support Updates

Working Together

ACE: Autism Committee of Exceptional Student Education

CARD: Center for Autism & Related Disabilities

FAU-CARD: Florida Atlantic University's Center for Autism & Related Disabilities

FND: Family Network on Disabilities of Florida

FVDD: Florida's Voice on Developmental Disabilities

	In The Spotlight
	Denise's List Your #1 source for Autism related info in South Florida! Sign up now for invaluable and updated information.

	Autism Source

	ASA en Espanol
	La Sociedad de Autismo de America Lanzamientos Informacion de Nuestra Pagina En Espanol


	BAI provides state-of-the-art educational and behavioral services for individuals with autism and their families.


	Autism Group Cruises All activities are structured to match each individual’s abilities & accommodate people with autism of all ages


	Children’s Center for Development & Behavior We're an inter-disciplinary Center specializing in assessments and treatment programs for children with developmental delays and those diagnosed with autism, PDD and other spectrum disorders.


	DIMENSIONS Therapy Center Since 1981, we have been providing State-of-the-Art therapy services. Our unique treatment programs offer a motivating and structured format that will ultimately lead to successful outcomes.


	Kaizen Recovery Center South Florida’s “One-Stop-Shop” for the bio-medical treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Storm Resources

Click here for important information and links related to the 2009 Hurricane Season for Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Counties

	Local Weather

Autism Society of America - Broward Chapter and the ASA are publicly supported organizations under IRS Section 501(c)(3). A copy of the exemption, determination letter and tax returns are available for public inspection at our home office with advance notice.

All information provided by or published by the Autism Society of America - Broward Chapter is for informational purposes only. Under the Autism Society of America's (ASA) Option Policy (of which ASA - Broward Chapter is an authorized chapter). You are responsible for the choice of any treatment or therapy option or service provider. Specific treatment, therapy or services should be provided to an individual only at the direction of the individual's doctor, care giver, or other qualified professional. Reference to any treatment or therapy option or to any program, service or treatment provider is not an endorsement by ASA - Broward Chapter or ASA of the treatment or therapy option, program, service or provider referenced. Further, references to treatment or therapy options, programs, services or providers are not intended to be comprehensive statements of available options, programs, services, or providers. You should investigate alternatives that may be more appropriate for a specific individual. ASA - Broward Chapter assumes no responsibility for the use made of any information published or provided by ASA - Broward Chapter.