Check out local community events that serve to support families and individuals affected by autism.
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
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 (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.
What’s happening?
Sensory Bags
Sensory Bags and their enclosed items play a crucial role in enhancing the comfort and self-regulationof individuals with autism and others with sensory differences. By making these tools readily availableand accessible, it opens up more opportunities for these individuals to participate and enjoycommunity activities. This initiative is a significant step
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.
Communication Board Initiative
Autism McLean is excited to announce our new Communication Board Grant Initiative. Communication boards that are placed in locations where individuals with disabilities frequent can help them and their communication partners relate and enjoy the space more effectively A communication board is a tool that helps individuals with speech or
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.