Welcome to Autism Evansville
Forever improving the lives of individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder through partnerships for support, treatments, and care.
According to the CDC, 1 in 44 individuals are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Autism Evansville has a passion for those affected individuals and their families. Our executive director, board of directors, and other volunteers oversee and administer all programs. Through partnerships with service providers, schools, and the local community, we carry out our mission.
We offer a supportive, recreational environment for individuals and families.
Autism Evansville events bring individuals and families who have autism spectrum disorder, their siblings, and parents/caregivers together in a supportive recreational environment.
Offering Autism-centered community programs including…
Link to: Community Training
Community
Link to: Parent Support Groups
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Link to: Voucher Program
Voucher
Link to: Family Fun Events
Family Fun
Community
Training
Parent
Support Groups
Voucher
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Family Fun
Events
So your child has been diagnosed with ASD, now what?
We have a number of resources to help you through the process of screening and getting support. Early intervention makes a difference!
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10.3.22. We are only 8 days away from Night Out for Special Needs!
✨We are rolling out the red carpet for your family. Caitlyn Moline Photography will be on site for a photo on the red carpet, if you choose.
✨Kona Ice will be available for purchase! Your purchase goes towards a great cause— us.😉
A portion of the proceeds will come back to Autism Evansville to help us continue to serve you via family fun activities, parent support groups, and the voucher program.
✨Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask.
9.30.22. Thank you to Ange at ABC 25 Local Lifestyles for having Executive Director Kelsey Schapker on to promote our Night Out for Special Needs! ❤️
We can’t wait to see our families on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 6p to 7p at Christian Fellowship Church in Evansville.
🧡October Information✨
Looking forward to seeing our families at Night Out for Special Needs on Tuesday, Oct. 11!
Sharing the below from our friends at Easterseals 🙂
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.Register today for "Teaching Empathy to Our Children" a new, virtual series focusing on building empathy and positive relationships for the next generation. Presented by the Easterseals Department of Psychology & Wellness, this 10-week series starts on Wednesday, October 5 from 12:10-12:40pm and is open to any parent or community member. Cost is $30 and attendance is not required at each session. Register today at bit.ly/3Psm7Mv or call 812-492-0688.
✨Friendly reminder that our parent support group resumes this Tuesday, September 20 at 6pm at Angelo’s downtown in Evansville.
Come enjoy good food, drinks, & conversation with other parents & caregivers who understand. ❤️
I don’t have much help with my son so I would have to bring him 😞 would that be an issue?
Thank you so much for having this event and being so welcoming! 🥰
I think if you offer it you may be shocked how many of us are home during days.
Any meetings during the day?
🧡FAMILIES: Tickets to Mesker Park’s Zoo first ever Sensory Spooktacular are on sale!! Please be sure you click the CORRECT link to purchase tickets.
🧡Autism Evansville is not hosting this event, but we have worked closely with the zoo’s marketing team to ensure it is sensory friendly. We hope you have a great time!BOO AT THE ZOO & SENSORY SPOOKTACULAR TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!!!!
Boo at the Zoo:
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Sensory Spooktacular:
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Katie Andrews let’s get these together!
Executive Director Kelsey Schapker recently provided community training on autism to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and Evansville Regional Airport.
Kelsey spent multiple days at each agency to cover the different shifts.
Community training is one of four of Autism Evansville’s programs within our organization. We are proud to provide training to better assist an individual on the spectrum.
⛳️ Friendly reminder of our Family Fun Activity this weekend at Walther’s Golf & Fun on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 from 8a to 10a.
*Lasertag & mini golf will be FREE to all families with a child on the spectrum.
**IMPORTANT NOTES: Lasertag passes based on times will be given out to avoid a crowded lasertag room. Walther’s will not be using the sound system to make announcements.
Arcade games are not included & must be purchased.
**PLEASE NOTE: The music & flashing lights cannot be turned off in the Lasertag room.
What do we need to do to sign up?
We missed it? Why was it scheduled so early?
Brooke Luttrell
**Posting for our friends at University of Evansville:
AceBuddies is a pro-bono, group led exercise program run by the UE DPT program for children and adults with special needs.
We are hosting a community outreach event Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 from 9a to 12p at Mesker Park Zoo to show potential participants and their parents more about our program.
We will have an event tent with snacks, games, and students set up, along with exercise stations throughout the zoo.
Participants will be led through a route around exhibits by a group of student leaders and will be stopping at various stations to perform a group exercise.
To learn more & to register, please visit:
www.evansville.edu/ZooDay
Registration closes on Saturday, Sept. 10.
Rachel Jackson
Stacia
Kaya Duckworth
