About Autism McLean

About Autism McLean

Founded in 2002 as a small group of parents needing to make a difference in our community has grown to more than 200 members today. We strive to meet the demands by tapping into the strength of the community and fundraising with the help of our many volunteers.

What we do

What we do

Parent-centered training, community events for the family, family and caretaker support, awareness, recreational opportunities, website for resources, community/school collaboration, making an autism-friendly community!

Autism Friendly Community

Autism Friendly Community

Autism Friendly Community (AFC) is Autism McLean’s community outreach program— helping McLean County to be truly autism­-friendly: one business, one organization, one person at a time! We partner with local businesses, organizations and individuals to expand awareness and inclusion.

The front page image for the PDF of the Little Book of Resources

The Little Book of Autism Resources

As a parent with a child diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder you may be looking for answers to a thousand questions. There are quite a few resources available in McLean County, the state, and nationally for people who live and work with individuals with autism. We are hopeful that this book will help you find the ones you need as you need them.

Dr. Charles (Chuck) Hartseil Scholarship Application

Dr. Charles (Chuck) Hartseil Scholarship Application

Autism McLean is proud to offer up to five $1,000 scholarships to help support individuals with autism spectrum related disorders with their post-secondary education and training.

Minecraft

Minecraft

Join Autism McLean’s Minecraft Server! Here, children with autism and their siblings can build whatever they dream up in a welcoming and Autism-friendly community without having to worry about limited materials or fighting monsters.

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