ASDS ~ Autism Spectrum Disoder Supports was founded by Author/Philanthropist/Producer, Robin Flutterby Borakove in hopes of raising awareness to alrernative solutions for the growing number of those being diagnosed with ASD, Autism. Through her own quest for self imporvment with her diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrom, a mild form of ASD, she was introduced to a treamtent called Neurofield Therapy. It gave her the tools she needed to take an active part in her mental and physical well being. Instead of medication, now she relies on meditation and a healthy lifestyle to maintain balance in her mind, body and spirit!
The Solution:
If we don’t prepare to assist this sizable and growing portion of our society, we’ll be in serious trouble. These people are NOT incompetent. From the most challenged to the brightest, autistic adults have something to contribute. With patience and understanding, autistic adults can provide a positive wave of change that this country so desperately needs.
ASDS, Autism Spectrum Disorder Supports, (formerly Little Edwin’s Triumph) is a 501c3 nonprofit public charity whose goal is to create a nationwide resource for adults suffering with autism and special needs. It would include a support line to assist autistic adults with everyday needs including employment opportunities and medical information. We’ll also have a database of only those comfortable in providing professional or business services to autistic adults. A dentist with an autistic daughter would be aware that others like her would need extra patience while receiving dental care. He’d be willing and able to provide autistic adults with wonderful and loving attention. This kind of professional will be a vital and nurturing participant in our organization.
What We Propose:
We’ll also implement a program called “Partners” to help autistic adults who have lost their elderly care-giving parent. Instead of becoming part of a collapsing system, we can help get them back on track by connecting them with another ASDS adult. Together, along with our guidance, they can maintain productive, healthy lifestyles. Take for example adult “A,” who has lived in a state-run facility since his father died, has a small income and is great at math and can cook. Adult “B” can drive and has a job to help pay the bills. Together, they can maintain the home adult “B” has lived in with his parents. Adult “A” will make sure the bills are paid on time, sets up a budget and cooks their meals. They both flourish, feeling secure and independent.
ASDS is a unique charity created in direct response to the lack of resources for autistic adults. Donations will provide assistance to secure employment, education and other essentials to sustain a healthy and productive lifestyle.
ASDS will be an invaluable support and learning environment for those diagnosed with autism, for their families and for the community at large.
Please be an angel fairy and support my goal of creating a much-needed national resource for autistic adults.
PARTNERSHIP OVERVIEW
Fairies are real, but they don’t all wear their wings on their backs! I refer to all those special fairies out there that work all day to collect their paycheck, then come home and continue working hard for their communities, without pay, the volunteers. They’re what I call Hero Fairies. If not for them, the needs of many people would go overlooked.
The Problem:
We’re in an age when a lot of us only care about ourselves. We’re told it’s “All about me” or “Look out for #1 because no one else will!”
When everyone is able to take care of their own needs, all of society benefits. Unfortunately, a major portion of our society is unable to be 100% independent. Many of these people fall through the cracks in our system and if not for the volunteers, the true philanthropists; they would be flooding our streets, wandering aimlessly without any direction or quality of life. A surprisingly large percentage of middle-aged adults are autistic. According to a National Autistic Society survey of over 450 children and adults with autism, “an astonishing 70% of adults with autism are unable to live independently. Of these individuals, 49% live with family members, creating a huge financial burden on their aging parents, and 32% live in residential care facilities, which offer little or no privacy, autonomy, or stimulation.”
Some are diagnosed, but most are not. They’re being cared for by their parents, an elderly, dwindling generation. What is a somewhat, but not fully functional person to do? What will happen when they lose the parents who’ve been caring for them? The National Autistic Society also states that only 3% of adults with autism live fully independently. There’s no one to take them in and they have no idea where to go or who can help them. If only there were a resource just for these individuals who have varied skills, but are not able to manage everyday things that most of us take for granted.