Why Give?
Because the need is For Life
- 1 in 44 are diagnosed with autism
- 40% are non-speaking
- Two out of three autistic children are bullied
- 28% have self-injurious behaviors
- Families are often excluded from activities due to challenging behaviors and lack of understanding
- 50% of 25 year olds have not worked, despite having the skills to do so
- 50-75% of autistic adults are unemployed or underemployed
- Suicide is a leading cause of premature death for autistic individuals
- Autistics are 6X more likely to attempt death by suicide and 7X more likely to die by suicide than their neurotypical peers
Your monthly or one-time donation will be used to:
Facilitate friendships
- Share interests
Explore careers
Engage with teams
Support dreams
Create futures
How Your Gift Will Change Lives
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$60 helps a family participate in a Connection Circle or safe Free Family event each year.
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$120 funds activities for a family friendship to keep them from feeling isolated
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$180 provides a safe friendship group for a person with autism
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$500 funds three months of activities for a small group of friends
![science](https://autismoklahoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/science.jpeg)
$1,000 pays for three months of activities for an interest group
![photo](https://autismoklahoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/photo.jpeg)
$1,500 underwrites an activity for a 30 person group of teens or adults with autism
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$2,500 sponsors a one week art camp with a professional artist
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$5,000 supports an eight week mentoring program for six persons who want to pursue employment in the field of tech or digital media storytelling
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$10,000 allows us to make a life-changing difference for 10 persons who need a way to engage and connect with others besides their immediate family
#ConnectTheSpectrum
Your commitment makes a real impact when you give MONTHLY. You can give for 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months. (Each month, you will have the opportunity to stop your donation).
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Your donation receipt will have a link to complete an honoree form.