Different, not less! The beautiful spectrum!

Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?

Bedford Park, Norwood, Mosholu

Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Public Housing Residents

People with Disabilities

Limited English Speakers

Immigrants/ Migrants

Parents

Unhoused People

Low Income People

LGBTQ+, "Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color"

Describe the challenge you want to address:

We are not aware of any existing programs or services offering extracurricular activities and programs which are inclusive to those on the autistic spectrum. There has bee a 312% increase in children diagnosed with autism. It has been reported that it affects boys 4X higher than girls and it is becoming more common in persons of color.

What is the solution to the challenge?

Create after-school and extracurricular programs and services that are all-inclusive and also concentrate on the children on the autistic spectrum. Provide activities in sports, music, dances, art,; establishing connections between the children neuro-divergent and neuro-typical. It also establishes early intervention for them which contributes growth social, emotional, health.

Please provide your Zip Code

10458