KindTree - Autism Rocks:
Celebrating autism
Changing perceptions
Creating community

 

KindTree Autism Rocks is dedicated to serving and celebrating the autism community through art, recreation, education and advocacy. We do not seek to cure or treat autism, but work for growth through fostering love and acceptance, and building a safe and welcoming community for those of us affected by autism.

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KindTree Autism Rocks is fueled by the energy, skills, creativity and passion of our volunteers. Our programs and services are funded by Donations, grants and participant fees. Local businesses and individuals help through their generous donations of food, equipment, scholarships, and more. 

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All donations are tax-deductible Kind Tree Productions, Inc. is a 501(c)(3)

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Advocacy and Support: We provide support groups that encourage self-advocacy and self-acceptance to individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and care providers. Peer Support Group, Social Skill Group for development and practice through community participation, and a weekly Zoom gathering where friends just gather and chat are ongoing and enjoyed. We foster community engagement and deliver a message of celebration, understanding and acceptance.
Outreach: We raise awareness and understanding of autism in the wider community. We do this through our activities and services, and by providing a website, newsletters, and on-line resources for people wanting to learn more about autism and services available to people on the autism spectrum.

Recreation: We provide inclusive and accessible activities to help people with and without autism experience and celebrate each other in new ways. Individuals with disabilities, their families, and care providers enjoy attending the unique Autism Rocks Friends & Family Camp and other special events.

Volunteers: Our volunteers are essential to our programs and services. Volunteers help keep expenses low  and events affordable, and they have a great time, too! Working together with others we create vibrant, safe, and inclusive opportunities and experiences for people of all abilities.

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What People Say About US

What a magical weekend at camp! Our son was more engaged with the world for a longer
period of time than ever before. It is great to see children and youth involved in activities they would never have the opportunity to participate in at a “traditional‟ summer camp. People benefit at camp because they are surrounded by love and a lack of anxiety.”

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From a Scholarship Recipient

“This weekend has been a revelation. Within a few minutes of setting up our camp, my daughter was playing with a group of kids. She has started conversations with adults, and 15 minutes later they’re still happily engaged. Here she is “normal”, she fits in without having to try to meet other people’s expectations. This experience has given me hope for her future happiness, and a vision of what life could be. Saying thank you doesn’t seem like enough, but THANK YOU!”  Jenny”

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A Few Facts About Autism

-    Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects development in core areas, especially language and social communication. A brain development disorder, it is typically recognized as early as three years old, although many people do not receive a diagnosis until later in life.
-    2021 estimates suggest ASDs are diagnosed in 1 of 44 children (actual prevalence rates are likely higher), boys are four times more likely to have a diagnosis than girls, because their symptoms present differently.
-    Autism is considered a “spectrum disorder” and encompasses classic autism, Asperger
Syndrome, and Pervasive Development Disorder. 

-    People who experience autism often encounter difficulty maintaining employment or accessing community opportunities.
-    Autism can adversely affect social and communication skills, as well as cause repetitive behaviors and/or restricted interests. In addition, many people with autism describe atypical sensory processing.
-    ASDs are also commonly associated with a range of unique strengths, such as a fine
attention to detail, strong inductive reasoning skills, logical approach to problem solving,
and specialization within a particular area of interest.

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