Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Individuals with autism need support in the areas of social skills, communication skills, motor skills, and behavioral regulations. Most individuals will need this support their entire lives.
When you purchase a wish list item, you are helping a person on the spectrum receive the high-quality, specially designed interventions, equipment and support they need to live a positive, productive life.
We wholeheartedly thank you for your support, and wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season!
Featured Holiday Wish List Items
Mental Health Counseling
Els for Autism counseling services are specifically designed to address issues with depressive symptoms, anxiety, social isolation, and other co-morbid diagnoses. The main focus is to improve one’s overall quality of life and increase community participation.
Donate to Mental Health Counseling
Campus Needs
Purchase this fun and functional bike so all participants on campus can experience the joy of riding a bike. The Team Dual Trike allows riders to sit side by side, promoting social and communication skills while sharing the riding experience. It allows riders of different size and ability to ride together, but at their own pace.
Purchase the Side By Side Dual Trike
Theater Classes
Participants in the theater program experience profound personal growth. Theater class has been shown to conflict resolution, patience, communication and flexibility through improvisation.
“Their confidence grows and grows and the actor who started out not wanting to sing, sings the loudest, and the actor who stutters, stutters less when reciting his/her lines. ” – Ali Evans, Theater Instructor
Help a person on the spectrum realize their full potential by sponsoring theater classes today!
Sponsor a participant for theater classes
Enhance Campus Safety
Help us enhance the safety of our campus by purchasing a REME HALO® unit. We are looking to install 31 units inside high traffic areas on our campus, ensuring the highest quality of air and ongoing safety of students and clients. The REME HALO® is an active solution and kills up to 99% of bacteria, mold and viruses.
Help us fund this urgent need by donating now!
Fund Campus Safety
Els for Autism Foundation reserves the right to substitute comparable items for those described.