Mission

To build local capacity to provide services to individuals with autism in under-served communities Worldwide.

The Global Autism Project is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the global gap in the resources and understanding of autism. We are committed to empowering communities worldwide to address the needs of individuals affected by autism through education, outreach, training, and the promotion of acceptance and compassion.

To address the lack of resources and extremely limited understanding of autism that plagues many under-served populations, we partner with autism centers established by local individuals. Our community empowerment model supports systemic change by providing family and community education through workshops and hands-on training.

We believe in embracing the talent and resources of the communities we serve by furnishing them with tools that engender self-reliance, sustainable development, and continued innovation. Through this comprehensive, bottom-up approach, it is our vision to build a world in which all individuals affected by autism have access to effective services.

Vision

The Global Autism Project envisions a world where people with autism have access to services that enable them to reach their potential.

We work towards this vision, by building local capacity in the following areas:

AWARENESS

Recognizing that the greatest barrier to services in many parts of the world is a lack of awareness, the Global Autism Project works to increase awareness in the areas where we work through public campaigns and conferences.

ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES

Training in administrative practices including strategic planning, fundraising and general daily management is provided in order to ensure that our partner centers  will be sustained long after our departure.

CLINICAL SERVICES

Early intervention and access to services is critical for individuals with autism. All clinical services provided are overseen by Board Certified Behavior Analysts.  

We are committed to empowering communities worldwide to address the needs of individuals affected by autism through education, outreach, training, and the promotion of acceptance and compassion.

To address the lack of resources and extremely limited understanding of autism that plagues many under-served populations, we partner with autism centers established by local individuals. Our community empowerment model supports systemic change by providing family and community education through workshops and hands-on training.

We believe in embracing the talent and resources of the communities we serve by furnishing them with tools that engender self-reliance, sustainable development, and continued innovation. Through this comprehensive, bottom-up approach, it is our vision to create a world in which all people with autism have access to services that enable them to reach their potential.

How We Make It Happen

In Ghana, we have partnered with the Autism Awareness Care & Training Centre (AACT) founded by Serwah Quaynor, a mother of a child with Autism in Ghana. The Centre was established in 1998, and without advertising has grown to serve over 50 children.

The local staff at AACT are tremendously patient, caring, and dedicated people and we look forward to providing the resources and training to enable them to work effectively with the many children in Ghana who are already benefiting from their generosity.