ABOUT CARD

MISSION

CARD provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.

                 

FOCUS

CARD's focus is to enhance the lives of individuals we serve by helping them become valued members of their communities enabling them to learn, work, communicate, and socialize.  CARD offers supports within the natural contexts of homes, residences, child care programs, schools, and communities at no charge.

 

ELIGIBILITY

CARD serves individuals of any age with . . .

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) which includes Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), Rett Syndrome, and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD).

Related Disabilities which includes deaf-blind (hearing and vision impaired), hearing impaired or vision impaired with other disabling conditions.

Family member, friends, and professionals may receive CARD's free services.

 

CARD PROVIDES . . .

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Community Awareness                                                                                         

Public awareness presentations related to understanding autism and related disabilities.

Lending library consisting of books videos, and resource materials.

Annual statewide conference for parents and professionals.

Training on various topics such as: understanding and resolving problem behavior, enhancing communication and social skills, increasing self-help skills and independence, teaching academics, and understanding educational laws and IEP development.

 

Assistance to Individuals and Families

Provide information about an individual's disability.

Directory of service providers and other referral information.

Support groups.

Support families in planning for the future.

Assistance in coordinating services the individual may be receiving from various professionals.

Individualized consultation related to planning intervention across contexts.

 

Assistance to Professionals

Local workshops and conferences on topics related to meeting the needs of individuals with autism and related disabilities.

Individualized consultation in schools, child care centers, recreational programs, and adult services programs.

Assistance in program development and enhancement.

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