In 1995, a group of families who have children with autism came together and realized that they had all, independently, searched the same path for diagnosis, information, and ultimately treatment for their children. The parents were not the only ones who suffered through this process: the impact of the delay in treatment for their children meant that critical time to make a difference was lost forever in the search to simply find treatment.
Together, these parents founded the Foundation for Autistic Childhood Education and Support (f.a.c.e.s. or FACES) whose mission is to enable children with autism to reach their full potential by providing the community a resource for early intervention (ages 2-10), services for adolescents with autism (ages 11-22) and community awareness of pervasive developmental disorders.
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Every 21 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism. It has become an epidemic in our nation. As many as one million American's are currently living with some form of autism. The majority of these individuals diagnosed with autism will require lifelong supervision and care. |
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SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM f.a.c.e.s. Social Development Programs target social skills in children 2-18 years of age. Children on the autism/aspergers spectrum often do not learn social skills from natural interactions. Individuals with social cognitive deficits often require specific instruction and role-play practice to acquire the skills necessary for them to get the most out of school, home & community environments. Programs start in September. Please contact Laura Martinez via e-mail or call 650.595.9555 x115 for more info. You may also click here to learn more about our programs. |
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Autism Resource Guide Get answers to your questions in our new Autism Resource Guide. |
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FACES
230-A Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City, CA 94065
info@facesforkids.org
