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WELCOME TO THE
AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA—
LOS ANGELES CHAPTER
ASA-LA Annual Meeting
Prior to the Sensory Friendly Theater Show
Saturday, Oct. 11, 9:45 AM
Come meet our board, see what we're doing,
and how you can help. We need everyone's
help to make this organization thrive!
The Los Angeles Police Commission honored the Autism Society of America Los Angeles Chapter for the LAPD Autism Awareness Project on May 13, 2008. Pictured left to right are: Commissioner Robert M. Saltzman, MEU Detective Gil Escontrias, Commission President Anthony Pacheco, ASA LA Project Manager Emily Iland, ASA LA President Caroline Wilson, Commisioner Andrea Ordin, and Commissioner Alan J. Skobin.
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NEW! BILINGUAL AUTISM RESOURCE GUIDE!
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!
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
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."
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."