F.R.I.E.N.D.S of Coastal Georgia

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“Learning Through Laughter and Friendship”

Autism

Statistics

Autism now affects 1 in 54 children and is more than 4 times common in boys than girls. About 1 in 6 (17%) children aged 3–17 years were diagnosed with a developmental disability, as reported by parents, during a study period of 2009-2017. These included autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, blindness, and cerebral palsy, among others.

Autism is the fastest growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.

Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on average (ABA Therapy, etc.).

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Services

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we were unable to host our annual summer camp last year. However, we are planning a 2021 summer camp on a smaller scale consisting of a maximum of 12 students. Parents of students who have been selected to participate will be notified via email no later than April 5th, 2021.

Summer Camp

Social and Community Based Services

Guess what FRIENDS?!? Our new social skills group titled "Let's Be FRIENDS" will be starting soon!

Peer Mentor Program

Are you aged 13 and up? Do you aspire to work with children with developmental disabilities as a career? Are you interested in Psychology,

Sociology, Education, or Behavior Analysis as a possible career path? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, please visit our Peer Mentor tab for more information.