Apoyo familiar
La Sociedad de Autismo del Sur de Illinois promueve las elecciones individuales y la autodeterminación de quienes viven con autismo al brindarles programas de apoyo diseñados para ayudar a maximizar las oportunidades y la calidad de vida.
Programas
Advocacy
The Autism Society of Southern is active in the Illinois legislature and advocates on behalf of Illinoisans living with Autism. We work with legislators, their staff and state agencies to identify and magnify key policy issues that impact children and adults with Autism. Autism Society of Southern Illinois board members also serve on the Illinois Council of Developmental Disabilities and Illinois Autism Taskforce. We are committed to keeping the Autism community up-to-date on what’s going on in Illinois and at the Federal level.
Desarrollo profesional
Ofrecemos desarrollo profesional en el sur de Illinois. El objetivo de esta capacitación es brindar información básica sobre una variedad de apoyos de conducta positiva que pueden usarse para enseñar habilidades clave a los estudiantes con autismo. Esta capacitación brinda a los participantes información y herramientas para ayudar a los padres y profesionales a ver el comportamiento desafiante a través de una lente diferente.
Recreation
We offer family fun days through out the year. These are fun days that allow us to be with other autism families and have some fun and meet other families in our area.The Autism Society of Southern Illinois offers recreational opportunities for families and adults with Autism. We also have events such as seasonal Sensitive Santa, AMC Sensory-Friendly Films. Some of our other special events during the year have included Baseball outings, water park outings.
Support
The Autism Society of Southern Illinois supports individuals online through Facebook, email groups, Meetup, and virtual or face-to-face support meetings and social groups around Southern Illinois. Regardless of the setting, these opportunities give individuals with Autism, parents/caregivers, and professionals, the chance to exchange information, share stories, and feel connected.