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NFAR understands the impact autism has on children, families and their communities and dedicates its efforts to promoting the development of innovative treatment programs and options that improve the quality of life for children with autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders.


 

Summer Camps 2012

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Looking for summer activities that will keep your child with autism engaged and learning new skills, all while still having fun? San Diego is home to many summer camps, sports activities, art classes and other programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In an effort to make this process easier for parents, NFAR's new guide lists many of the camp options available in our community.

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Autism Families Hit the (Mini) Greens

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Earlier this month, the NFAR Autism Men’s Group hosted a morning of family fun at Pelly’s Mini Golf in Del Mar.

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April’s Autism Awareness Month Shines Bright in San Diego

Light It Up Blue, Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day & Day at the Park with Padres Orlando Hudson

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NFAR was honored to partner with various local businesses and organizations to help increase autism awareness and understanding in San Diego this month.

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Autism Men’s Group — June 2012 Meeting

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Thursday, June 14, 2012
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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Save the Date — 2nd Annual Autism Family Picnic

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Mark your calendars and plan to bring the entire family to celebrate the summer with us on Saturday, July 21.

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NFAR Provides Funding to Ensure “Summer Sports Camp for All”

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This past December, NFAR awarded K.I.D.S. Therapy Associates Inc. a Community Project Grant entitled “Summer Sports Camp for All” to provide funding for the supervision, training and accommodations for up to 40 campers with autism to attend the Kids Games Sports Camp.

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Early Signs for Autism

What You Need to Know About Autism
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Lo que necesita saber sobre el Autismo
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2012 Grant Period begins in May 2012

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Race for Autism
March 24, 2012

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