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NFAR Awards Grant Funding to Eight San Diego Organizations

NFAR recently awarded funding to the following organizations as part of our Community Grants Program. We are so pleased to be able to assist these organizations in serving those with autism.

1. Community Coaching Center (CCC) - "North County Expansion Project"

2. Kids Included Together (KIT) - On-line video resources for Supporting Inclusion for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders"

3. Crimson Speech Language Treatment & Research Center - "Developing Oral and Written Workplace Communication Skills."

4. San Diego State University - "Transition for Youth with ASD that are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse- School Preparation, Family Involvement and Outcomes"

5. Vista Hill Stein Education Center - "SEC After-School Program".

6. Alliant University Doctorate Study - "Stress Management for High Functioning ASD Kids"

7. TERI, Inc. - "Life Quality Planning for Individuals with Autism."

8. San Diego Unified School District -"Generalization of Video Modeling."

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NFAR Awards 35 Grants to San Diego Teachers

NFAR recently awarded our annual Autism Teachers Grants, which provide support to teachers making a difference for students with autism. This year we honored 35 educators, representing every level from preschool to high school as well as several school-wide initiatives.

A record number of grants in 12 San Diego County School Districts were awarded: San Diego Unified, Poway Unified, La Mesa/Spring Valley, Del Mar Union, Encinitas Union, Fallbrook Union, Cajon Valley, Chula Vista Elementary, Jamul Dulzura, Lemon Grove, Coronado Unified and Sweetwater Union.

Learn more about NFAR's Autism Teachers Grants here.

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

A HOLIDAY STORY:

One Local Teacher Shares How a Student with Autism Taught Her a Valuable Lesson

By Jennifer Havlat, Special Education Teacher and 2007 NFAR Autism Teachers Grant recipient

brendon As a special education teacher for the past eight years, I have had the privilege and honor to spend my time with some of the most fantastic children in the world, teaching them how to interact and communicate with the world around them.

But this fall, one special student educated me. READ MORE...

Peer Sensitivity and Anti-Bullying Program

NFAR recently awarded a first-of-its-kind Peer Sensitivity and Anti-Bullying grant for a middle school campaign designed to teach awareness and understanding of autism among mainstream students.

Noting a 1000% increase in students with autism in their school district since 2001, educators at Eastlake Middle School developed a program that will involve six general education English and two Video Production classrooms with the goal of teaching all students the value of each individual and the importance of creating a culture where bullying in any form is not tolerated.

NFAR looks forward to following the school's progress and believes this grant will help create an environment of greater awareness, sensitivity and opportunity for students with autism.

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The National Foundation for Autism Research is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the development of innovative treatment programs and options that improve the quality of life for children living with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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Since 2005, NFAR has awarded teacher’s grants to 156 educators who are making a difference for their students with autism. These grants are being used for the development of specialized programs and academic curriculum in areas of communication, play and social skills, reading, math, and sensory management. Grant applications for the 2010/ 2011 school year are due on Sept.15, 2010.