A NEXT for AUTISM Grantee Spotlight 2022 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: Wilderwood Equine Therapy Organization Type: Autistic-led Grant Categorie(s): Social WHO THEY ARE Wilderwood Equine Therapy began in 2018 with a desire to help change the lives of autistic adults. Developing its programs and goals to include a counseling and equitherapy program, a robust research […]
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NEXT IMPACT: Association for Autism and Neurodiversity
A NEXT for AUTISM Grantee Spotlight 2022 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE) Organization Type: Community-based Grant Categorie(s): Social WHO THEY ARE Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE) helps autistic and similarly neurodivergent people build meaningful, connected lives. They provide individuals, families, and professionals with education, community, and support in an […]
NEXT IMPACT: Autastic
A NEXT for AUTISM Grantee Spotlight 2022 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: Autastic Organization Type: Autistic-led Grant Categorie(s): Social WHO THEY ARE Autastic was launched in 2018, after founder Diane J. Wright found herself alone in her new identity as an adult-identified autistic person of color. Starting with a single Facebook group, “Surprise! You’re Autistic!”, Wright […]
NEXT IMPACT: Autism Mentorship Program
A NEXT for AUTISM Grantee Spotlight 2022 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: Autism Mentorship ProgramOrganization Type: Community-basedGrant Categorie(s): Social WHO THEY ARE The Autism Mentorship Program (AMP) in Minnesota supports the transition from school to adulthood by pairing autistic youth, ages 14-22, with autistic adults in meaningful, one-to-one mentoring relationships. Designed and staffed by autistics and […]
NEXT IMPACT: Unscripted Learning
A NEXT for AUTISM Grantee Spotlight 2022 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: Unscripted Learning Organization Type: Community-based Grant Categorie(s): Social WHO THEY ARE Unscripted Learning hosts unique educational programs for autistic teenagers and young adults. Using the theory of improv comedy, participants develop skills in teamwork, creative problem-solving, and leadership. Providing weekly workshops, autistic individuals are […]
