About The Atlanta Autism Consortium
“Doing Together What No One Organization Can Do On Its Own”
The Atlanta Autism Consortium, Inc. (AAC) is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to connecting individuals and organizations around autism, sharing diverse perspectives and developing effective partnerships.
Founded in 2008, the AAC works to connect the full spectrum of the Metro Atlanta autism community, including families, adult individuals with autism, researchers, clinicians, educators and advocates by working to foster better understanding and cultivate more meaningful collaboration throughout the Atlanta area. The AAC produces monthly FREE educational programs and events for the autism community, and partners with many other organizations throughout Atlanta on workshops, retreats, forums and other events.
The AAC brings the spectrum of perspectives and interests concerning autism together in a safe and constructive environment. We strive to sustain a vibrant consortium that fosters an active and effective Atlanta autism community through our values:
Collaboration
To accomplish more together
Diversity
To welcome constructive perspectives in a safe forum
Knowledge
To grow our collective understanding of autism in its fullness
Impact
To sustain positive contributions to all concerned
The needs of those with autism can vary greatly from one individual to another. For families of young children, it may be help with early detection or access to affordable treatments; for parents of those aging out of the school system they might need help finding resources around housing and postsecondary education options. Many adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are searching for help finding employment, while members of the research community and other autism professionals are looking for opportunities to connect with those in their field. The AAC works to provide education, information and resources for all of these individuals “across the spectrum.”
Become A Member!
We are a special organization that works to increase understanding of autism in its fulness through communication and collaborations across the various individuals and stakeholder communities in the Atlanta area, and welcome diversity of perspectives to promote a positive impact to all concerned.
We are researchers, clinicians, parents, educators, advocates and individuals with autism who seek to improve the communication and collaborations within our autism community in the Metro Atlanta area.
Any Questions?
Contact our Executive Director:
Siobhan Alvarez