Causes: Autism, Autism Research, Civil Rights, Disabilities, Disabled Persons Rights, Education, Health, Special Education
Mission: Optimal Rhythms is committed to supporting individuals to achieve their maximum potential, while building confidence and independence for living. Our goals are simple: To increase access to new and innovative autism services, improve the understanding of autism spectrum disorder, and create learning success stories - one student at a time.
Results: Since our start in April 2014, Optimal Rhythms has provided autism training to over 1000 people related to the movement and sensory differences of autism that are causing us to #rethinkautism and develop new supports and accommodations that allow non-speaking students to successfully access general education curriculum, develop reliable communication, improve behavioral outcomes, and gain improved family relationships and a hope for their future. We have developed a following on social media and are a part of a greater community that is disseminating information that is supportive of our diligent work to change the way people understand and support individuals on the spectrum - especially those with no voice to speak for themselves. We are beginning an expansion project that will require a new location and increased funding to develop early childhood programs and adult education programs to expand our reach. We are working with government and legislative entities to seek support for research funding that will lead to improved access to services and supports that are truly making a difference for children and adults with autism who are trapped in bodies that don't work for them. We have the answer, but we need to be able to get our services to those who need them.
Target demographics: create access to educational opportunities and supports for non-speaking students on the autism spectrum
Direct beneficiaries per year: 150 conference attendees, 160 clients, 25+students, and over 250 local police officers
Geographic areas served: Southwest Indiana and beyond
Programs: a therapeutic day school program; annual Rethinking Autism Conferences; continuing education opportunities for teachers, administrators, physicians, therapists, direct care providers; family and caregiver trainings; clinical research in partnership with Colorado State University and others.
Mission: Optimal Rhythms is committed to supporting individuals to achieve their maximum potential, while building confidence and independence for living. Our goals are simple: To increase access to new and innovative autism services, improve the understanding of autism spectrum disorder, and create learning success stories - one student at a time.
Results: Since our start in April 2014, Optimal Rhythms has provided autism training to over 1000 people related to the movement and sensory differences of autism that are causing us to #rethinkautism and develop new supports and accommodations that allow non-speaking students to successfully access general education curriculum, develop reliable communication, improve behavioral outcomes, and gain improved family relationships and a hope for their future. We have developed a following on social media and are a part of a greater community that is disseminating information that is supportive of our diligent work to change the way people understand and support individuals on the spectrum - especially those with no voice to speak for themselves. We are beginning an expansion project that will require a new location and increased funding to develop early childhood programs and adult education programs to expand our reach. We are working with government and legislative entities to seek support for research funding that will lead to improved access to services and supports that are truly making a difference for children and adults with autism who are trapped in bodies that don't work for them. We have the answer, but we need to be able to get our services to those who need them.
Target demographics: create access to educational opportunities and supports for non-speaking students on the autism spectrum
Direct beneficiaries per year: 150 conference attendees, 160 clients, 25+students, and over 250 local police officers
Geographic areas served: Southwest Indiana and beyond
Programs: a therapeutic day school program; annual Rethinking Autism Conferences; continuing education opportunities for teachers, administrators, physicians, therapists, direct care providers; family and caregiver trainings; clinical research in partnership with Colorado State University and others.
8122 Robin Hill Rd, Newburgh, IN 47630
812-491-9401
Civil Rights
Newburgh
