Programs and Services Outlined

Individual Scholarship Program for Children to Receive Diagnostic and Support Services

Diagnostic, Speech, Occupational Therapy, Behavior, Arts and other scholarships to help pay for services. (This program is based on a sliding income scale and early intervention as a priority)

Be My Buddy - Social Play/Life Skills Development Program in Partnership with The Lovaas Center/P.A.L.S (This is a new pilot program that is filled and will be open to additional applicants when new funding is secured)

Children on the Autism Spectrum ages 6-12 will be given an opportunity to gain much needed skills and learn how to interact with peers in a nurturing environment. The teaching of social skills, peer play skills, group activities, and life skills will provide independence and freedom for children affected with autism which will be the catalyst to their future success in their adult lives, ultimately creating future independence and success in relationships, the workplace, and the community, hence leading to an overall better quality of life.  Parents will also gain the necessary skills to accelerate their child’s development for a better quality of life.  (This program is based on a point system that a will benefit the lower socio-economic families, the unemployed and those coming from single-parent households as a priority)

Sibling Social Support Group in Partnership with PALS (Partners for Autonomy Life Skills) (Any Sibling of a child with autism included)

This program is designed for 5^th-12^th grade typically developing siblings of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).  This group meets bi-monthly and serves as a support system and learning experience to improve the well being of these siblings.  We also incorporate social outings like bowling, miniature golf, movie night and other fun activities into the program.

Program objectives that will be addressed:

• Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Appreciation of the Sibling
• Lack of Attention
• Assumed Responsibility Sibling
• Embarrassment/Resentment
• Relate to Other Typical Peers Who Experience the Same Challenges

Community Inclusion Outings – Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and Others

We have quarterly family outings to help any family living with autism feel comfortable in public settings, while creating autism awareness in our community settings.  Our first event at Lied Discovery Museum attracted 30 plus families and over 150 people personally affected by autism.

Autism Classroom Back to School Drive in Partnership with Clark County School District

Grant a Gift is helping 80 schools (61 at-risk) with Autism programs by matching them with local businesses to raise school supplies and funds. (New programs and at-risk schools)

2010 Parent Empowerment Series in Partnership with Touro University Nevada (TUN) (All Families Included)

• Typical vs. Atypical Development: When to Seek Out an Evaluation (TUN) July 22, 2010
• Social Skill/Peer Development Coaching
• Others Coming Shortly

We will also help connect families to local autism resources for other needs that we don’t offer.
For More Info on Programs and Services and How to Apply
Contact Theresa Fox at 702-564-2453 or info@GrantaGiftAutismFoundation.org