Who Are We?
Families Fighting Autism is a non-profit organization formed by parents of children with autism. The committee is composed of volunteer parents, family members, teachers and therapists of children with autism.
What is our Mission?
The mission of Families Fighting Autism is to raise funds to continue research related to autism, to promote public awareness and education, and to create and fund local programs for children and families living with autism.
What are Some Important Facts about Autism?
- A child is diagnosed with autism every 21 minutes.
- Autism affects one in 150 children.
- Autism is the fastest growing serious developmental disability in the US.
- More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined.