Autism Society of America--Los Angeles Chapter--Welcome!



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WELCOME TO THE
AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA—
LOS ANGELES CHAPTER

We'd like to thank the Chris Barnhart Memorial Golf Tournament
and especially Patrick and Casey Lufrano for donating over $4,000 to our chapter. ASA-LA was the charity beneficiary of the golf tournament on 11/19/07 at the Braemar Country Club in Tarzana. Many thanks to the Farmer's Insurance Group for supporting the event!

NEW! BILINGUAL AUTISM RESOURCE GUIDE!

The Los Angeles Police Department &
the Autism Society of America--Los Angeles
announce a new

Autism Awareness Program

Volunteers needed to provide Autism Awareness
Training for LAPD Officers

Additional Details
LAPD Project Volunteer Form
E-mail the LAPD Project

Welcome to the Autism Society of America-Los Angeles, the voice of the autism community! Thank you for visiting our website. Whether you are an individual with autism, a parent, family member or friend, professional or other interested advocate, consider joining ASA! Whether Through Advocacy, Education, or Support, our Mission is Simple: "Improving the Lives of All Affected by Autism."

SPOTLIGHT OF
THE MONTH

From the organization's web site: "Big Fun is the ultimate playground for special needs individuals of all ages. In 1999, Occupational Therapist Gene Hurwin combined his knowledge of pediatric development and 20 years of coaching expertise to create BIG FUN. Gymnastics was the unique tool Gene used to reach out to the special needs community, whose enthusiastic response led him to dedicate himself to expanding BIG FUN into a nationally recognized organization."

"Gene’s goal was “to provide students the opportunity to break through the boundaries of presumed limits by creating a world of excitement, discovery, and self-confidence within a safe and nurturing environment.” BIG FUN accomplishes this goal by using recreational activities as a process to address and improve motor planning, organizational behavior, and sensory integration. Students are carefully matched with instructors, allowing them to grow through strong personal bonds. These instructors use sensitivity and compassion to help students feel skilled, competent, and capable of mastery."