Welcome to the Autism Spectrum Differences Institute of New England!
If you are searching for a place to find state-of-the-art information and expert assistance on issues involving people who have labels reflecting autism spectrum differences, then you are in the right place.
Happy Holidays:
Dear friends:
The season for giving is upon us and it is my sincere hope that those of you reading this website will consider making an end of the year tax deductible contribution to the Autism Spectrum Differences Institute of New England, Inc. (ASDI/NE)
We would appreciate contributions of any amount to support our work in educating the public and professionals and parents and people with autism themselves about the neurological differences we have as well as to dispel the many damaging myths about what autism means to those of us who have it.
Thank you in advance for your donation. May god bless you and your families and friends. May you have joyous holidays and a happy, healthy, and peaceful 2010.
Sincerely, Jacob Pratt,
Executive Director
Values of our private non-profit:
Individuals with labels reflecting autism spectrum differences have a right to be understood as valued human beings who happen to have physiological differences in the Movement, Anxiety, Communication, and Sensory (MACS) systems of, and the connectivity of those systems in, their brains. Regardless of age or intensity of their autism spectrum differences, these individuals have a right of access to the respectful accommodations and age- and culturally-appropriate supports they need and want to develop meaningful interpersonal connections and enjoy a satisfying quality of life in welcoming, inclusive settings.
Mission Statement:
ASDI/NE: Facilitating inclusive, brain-based, age- and culturally-appropriate accommodations and supports in their schools, jobs, families, and communities for individuals of all ages with labels reflecting Autism Spectrum Differences.
Strategic goal:
ASDNI/NE strives to further understanding of MACS differences experienced by people with labels reflecting autism spectrum differences and to partner with individuals who have ASD labels and, where appropriate, their families, schools, employers, communities, and other service providers, consistent with our values.
