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Causes: Autism Research, Health
Mission: To create autism awareness, teach acceptance of differences, and foster empathy for students with ASD among their typically-developing peers.
Results: We have provided services directly to over 30,000 people, and reach thousands more annually with our original, award-winning films for elementary ("We ALL Fit", 2014) and middle school ("Choosing To Be a GFF", 2011) students.
Target demographics: Typically-developing students (peers) in grades K-8; plus staff in education and related fields who work with children from birth to 15 years old.
Direct beneficiaries per year: approximately 6,000
Geographic areas served: nationwide
Programs: staff in-services for EC/pre-K programs, summer camps, sports/rec programs, elementary & middle schools; awareness & sensitivity workshops for medical & dental staff and related service providers; student training for ages 4-15 through Peer Sensitivity Workshops (K-5th grade), Individual Classroom Presentations (6th-8th grade), and general assemblies; plus Sibshops, for children aged 8-13 who have a sibling with a brain-based disability.
Good Friend provides high quality peer sensitivity workshops as well as stellar media resources that resonate with kids. They are truly making a difference by creating a genuine #senseofbelonging as well as life long differences in kids as well as adults to value differences through awareness, acceptance and empathy.
