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The Bucks County Autism Support Coalition (BCASC) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization, consisting of community and education professionals and parents who are dedicated to helping individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD’s) become welcome and productive members of the community in which they live.

With diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorders currently at 1 in 150 children, Autism is no longer the rare, unknown disability that it once was.  Children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders often look like everyone else, but their social disorder can create misunderstandings that may make it difficult for them to find jobs and make friends.  You may feel uncertain as to how best to help people with Autism Spectrum Disorders be successful in your school, organization, club or business.

As part of the group’s mission of helping individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, our organization offers free education seminars to community and business groups as well as sponsoring an annual Conference.  Our annual Conference features keynote speakers who are prominent individuals in the Autism community, workshops, fundraising opportunities and vendors.

Our free education seminars will address the uncertainties associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders and answer any questions you may have.  Presentations can be as brief as fifteen minutes with additional time for questions.  Handouts will also be provided for your ease of reference.

We are confident that once you have learned about Autism, you will see that persons on the Autism Spectrum have personal qualities, talents and skills that enable them to be wonderful friends, co-workers, employees, students, etc.

We hope that you will take a moment to read about just a few of the many people who are valued, contributing members of our community…who also have Autism. Then please contact us with any questions you may have.  We look forward to hearing from you and providing your organization with information so that you can help improve the quality of life of a person with Autism, while receiving the benefit of having a great co-worker, friend, customer, etc.

Michael (Age 19)

For three years, Michael has been a volunteer at Doylestown Hospital during the summer, working in the mailroom and helping distribute interoffice mail throughout the hospital.

When asked about Michael, Harry, his volunteer mentor stated, “Michael is a good worker and an asset to our mailroom. He follows directions well and has a good grasp on what needs to be done” … and he has Autism.

Colleen (Age 18)

Colleen started working at the age of 16 as a greeter at Chuck E Cheese. In addition to her regular duties, Colleen also worked at the prize counter. Colleen is now working weekends at a bowling alley. She was hired as a porter, and now she is a party planner. Her boss has said he wishes he had more like Colleen
working for him ...and she has Autism.

Braden (Age 16)

Braden is a high school student who volunteers regularly at the Log College Middle School library. He checks books in and out, returns them to the shelves, assists students in finding books, straightens shelves, and performs other miscellaneous tasks. Middle school librarian, Bridget Gil says, “Braden has been a great asset in the library this year and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed having him here. He has been dependable, helpful, creative and he has kept us laughing with his incredible sense of humor.” Braden has a keen eye for color and detail. He designed the BCASC logo and is currently designing a logo for another nonprofit organization. After high school, he plans to go to college to study graphic design...and he has Autism.

WE SUPPORT:

Great Individuals Who …

• Are Dependable
• Are Honest
• Are loyal friends and employees
• Are detail-oriented
• Are logical thinkers
• Have Excellent Rote Memory
• Will Follow The Rules
• May have unique talents/interests/skills
• Will Have No Hidden Agenda
• ...And Have Autism

Mission Statement:

The BCASC strives to maximize the personal development of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder through awareness and advocacy, education and training.

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