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NEXT MEETING Nov 5, 2009 6:00-8:00pm |
Executive Board
President:
Cynthia Armon
Treasurer:
Moira Brown
Secretary:
Roseanne Anderson Duncan
About Us & Autism
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About Us
Contact us
AUTISM PROJECT PTA
PO Box 23058 • San Jose, CA 95153
phone: 408-371-8709 ext. 2
Email: autismprojectpta@hotmail.com
Who we are
The Autism Project PTA is a non-profit organization that exists to support the autism community of Santa Clara County. We have been in existence for over seven years. We are governed by the National PTA. Which is the oldest and largest volunteer association, working exclusively on behalf of all children and youth. We are incorporated under Section 501(c)(3) and funded by parents and some local donors. We serve 52 classroom of children with autism and over 400 families within Santa Clara County.
Our Goals for 2009/10 - Coming Soon!
Our Goals for 2008/09
- Provide relevant topics and guest speakers at our general membership PTA meetings to benefit parents and teachers
- Provide family support funding and education through a grant
- Plan and sponsor various fundraising events to benefit the PTA community and classrooms
- Participate and support the Autism Speaks Now Walk
- Sponsor a SCCOE Autism Project Meet and Greet
- Plan and host a family movie night
- Raise community awareness
About Autism
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects how the brain functions. It typically appears during the first three years of life. Autism interferes with the normal development of the brain in areas that control verbal and non-verbal communication, reasoning ability, imagination, sensory development and social interaction. There are several diversities in autism that range from slight to severe, which is why it is referred to as a "spectrum disorder". Autism has become the fastest growing developmental disorder in California. There is no cure and still no known cause for this complex disorder.
Learn more about autism by visiting the sites below:
Autism Society of America www.autism-society.org
Center for the Study of Autism www.autism.com
Cure Autism Now www.cureautismnow.com
Defeat Autism Now www.defeatautismnow.com
