Autism Friendly Product or Service
Name of Autism Friendly Product or Service:
Make Friends with AutismWhere and When Did You Experience the Product/Service?:
Service ProviderSpecial Autism-Friendly Features
Through a grant from Kohl’s, Children’s Specialized Hospital provides the Make Friends with Autism website with resources and tools for businesses, recreation providers, neighbors, and families to support the integration of people with autism into community life.
Is this product/program...
national?How Can Families Create Their Own?
Free and downloadable. Includes outing tips and social stories; presentations for businesses, recreation providers, community members; a film showing families during community excursions; reliable autism information, safety resources; picture communication tool; resources/contacts; and more.
Link for More Info
www.makefriendswithautism.org
My Review
Children’s Specialized Hospital, one of New Jersey’s largest providers of services for children with autism, with funding provided by Kohl’s Department Stores, has created a community focused outreach project, Make Friends with Autism, to promote autism awareness. The bilingual (English/Spanish), multi-media initiative provides tools, guides, and resources for successful inclusion of people with autism and their families in the community.
- Provides useful information about Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Helps families prepare for safe and successful community outings
- Facilitates positive relationships between individuals with autism and businesses, recreation providers, and other community members
All of the Make Friends with Autism materials are available for free downloading online at www.makefriendswithautism.org.
