Walk For Autism: Looking for volunteers and committee members

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Akhil Autism Foundation - Walk for Autism Autism Facts:

• Autism affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys.
• There is no early medical detection or cure for Autism.
• Autism receives less than 5% the research of many less prevalent childhood diseases.
• Autism costs a family about $60,000 a year.

• Today’s economy is rough on families around the country, but there are some who are impacted more than others. Having a child with autism is an emotional, physical, and fiscal feat.
• The loss of one parent’s income: Autistic children require around-the-clock care which is typically taken on by one parent while the other shoulders the burden of making a living to support the family.
• Specialty schooling, activities and equipment: Government operated schools offer basic FDA approved methods that are ineffective beyond their limited scope, forcing parents to invest in specialty schools, activities, and tutors which can cost several hundred dollars per month-or thousands per year.
• Lacking health coverage: Insurance plans exclude treatment for autism or outright refuse to cover therapies related to behavior/sensory issues because they are considered "educational" rather than medical, leaving parents to pay these exorbitant costs out-of-pocket.

At AAF our goals as AWARENESS - EDUCATION - TREATMENT - RESEARCH - SUPPORT

1. Our Workshops and Seminars -We identify emerging/cutting-edge treatments and therapies in the field of Autism and invite leading practitioners from all over to conduct workshops at a subsidized cost in a central location that caters to a large network of families. Furthermore we provide grants to those families that require additional financial assistance to participate in our programs.
2. Our Efforts Overseas - We collaborate with organizations in developing countries (with much less access to the latest therapies and treatments) and sponsor workshops, clinics and programs such as "Treat-A-Child" (in India) to spread awareness on the latest innovations and techniques in the field of autism.
3. Biomedical Initiatives -Consultation, evaluation, treatment plan and referral services by a registered nurse and physician at AAF clinics at a subsidized cost.
4. Research Grants -Our collaboration with Rutgers University
5. Social Skills Programs - Care For A Friend is our social skills program geared towards social acceptance of autistic children amongst their "typical" peers.

We need volunteers and Committee members to help us with
1)Marketing our event
2)Photographer
3)Social Media
4)Promotions
5)Sponsors
6)Vendors
7)Food and snacks

and on the day of the event
please contact programs@akhilautismfoundation.org