Support Group Meetings and Conferences: where parents, teachers, care givers or anyone affected by someone on the autism spectrum can come and share their stories and know they are not alone. We have speakers come in and lots of resources available. Sharing is caring!

Social Events: We do a Date Night or Day Out for the parents and roller skating for the whole family. We try to get the whole family involved because the divorce rate in special needs families is 80% so it is important to create opportunities to do things together.

Fundraisers: to raise funds for grants, A.N.G.E.L. Inc. gives to children affected by autism. Some of the events we host are:

Indoor Walk for Autism

Fill the Boot for Autism

Rock 4 Autism - Beatles Tribute Concert

Shane's Bowl - Bowling for the whole family and friends!

Golf outings

Cruise 4 Autism

(Please see events page for a complete listing with dates and times)

Grants: A.N.G.E.L., Inc. gives grants to WI families with children affected by autism for needed therapies and treatment not otherwise covered by insurance. We feel parents know their children best so we believe in treatment of choice.

For example: You may have a non verbal child and want extra speech therapy. Or a child my have sensory issues and occupational therapy would help. Some children have a lot of issues with their immune system or dietary problems and you may choice a grant for biomedical services.

A.N.G.E.L., Inc. then sends a grant to the provider of your choice and you are notified if your grant was approved or denied. In 2007 ANGEL granted close to $57,000.00 to 130 families. We hope to help even more families in 2008.

Biggest Challenge: is not having enough funds for all the grants A.N.G.E.L., Inc. receives. Donations can be made directly at angelautismnetwork.org OR you could donate items for raffles done at A.N.G.E.L., Inc. events or volunteer your time at an event. Ask your family, friends and co workers to donate. Together we can make a difference in the lives of these children.

Autism is a complex brain disorder that affects communication, social interaction, behavior and learning. Autism affects 1 in 150 children. Males are four times more likely to have autism than females.

It is a Spectrum disorder so some are mild while others are severe.

Early Intervention is very important. Often time’s parents get the run around from pediatricians and other professionals when it comes to concerns they have about their child. It takes months and years to get proper diagnoses and services. Go with your gut if you think something is wrong get a second opinion.

ABA Applied Behavior Analysis is a therapy proven to help our children and right now there is a 2 year waiting list. Our children do not have time to wait, they need this therapy NOW! What is happening is there is a generation of children are entering the school systems that have not had this vital therapy and the schools and teachers are still learning how to handle these kids. Teachers and everyone that come in contact with our children need to be trained about autism and understanding their behaviors. Sometimes behaviors are their only way of communicating. Knowledge is power and A.N.G.E.L., Inc. strives to educate everyone involved.

All children are different and what works for one may not work for another. Just never give up because there is so much hope for our kids. They are very smart, but locked in this world of autism and we have to get them out. With faith, hope, love and a lot of patience these children can make huge gains in life. Autism is treatable. Please help us, help them~