named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Autism Assistive Technology Program
Helps families obtain devices like iPads, talk boxes, and computers to support communication for autistic children
Autism Relief Fund
Provides emergency financial assistance to families with autistic children in the Lower Hudson Valley for therapy and other services
Autism Safety Program
Offers guidance on safety measures for autistic children including home modifications, tracking devices, and emergency protocols
Autism Socialization Program
Facilitates social interaction opportunities for autistic children and their families through organized events
Parent Mentoring Program
Provides one-on-one mentoring and support groups where experienced parents share advice and resources
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 6 activities
- Facilitates access to assistive technology for autistic childrenAssists families, particularly in the New York Lower Hudson Valley region, in evaluating and obtaining assistive technology devices for autistic children.
- Maintains autism-specific resources and community event calendarProvides a curated resource list and publishes a calendar of events tailored to the autism community to support engagement and access to services.
- Operates application and intake system for family assistance programsManages an application process for families seeking support through its autism relief programs to determine eligibility and distribute aid.
- Provides emergency financial assistance and relief programs for families affected by autismOffers emergency financial assistance and operates the Hope for Michael Autism Relief Fund to support individuals and families impacted by autism, including help with obtaining services and therapies.
- Provides parent mentoring and support groups for families of autistic childrenOffers one-to-one parent mentoring, operates a parent mentoring hotline, and organizes support group meetings and workshops for parents of autistic children to provide emotional and practical support.
- Provides safety information for children with autismOffers guidance and educational materials on safety measures to help families protect children with autism.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Provides advocacy and therapy navigation support for autism familiesOffers advocacy services and helps families locate therapists who accept medical insurance, along with general therapy and service navigation support.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$5K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$171
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$171
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +1429.0%
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Guiding Eyes for the Blind Partner — Partner organization whose Heeling Autism program placed a service dog with the founder's son.
- Guiding Eyes for the Blind Partner — Provided a service dog to the organization's son through its "Heeling Autism" program.
- PayPal Partner — Payment processing partner for online donations.
- WebEditor Design Services, Inc. Partner — Web design and development partner for the organization's website.
- WebEditor Design Services, Inc. Partner — Web site design partner for Hope for Michael, Inc.
strategies · 6
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Peer Mentoring Through Lived Experience 52 orgsmethodology: lived-experience-driven supportBy connecting newly diagnosed families with experienced parent mentors who have navigated similar challenges, we increase engagement and reduce isolation because shared lived experience builds trust and practical knowledge transfer more effectively than top-down support models.shared approach: Peer-Shared Healing →
- Assistive Technology Access Support 36 orgsmethodology: assisted-technology-accessBy helping families identify and access appropriate assistive technologies, we improve communication and independence for autistic children because effective tools reduce frustration and enhance participation in daily life.shared approach: Family and Peer Empowerment →
- Family-Centered Support Model 36 orgsmethodology: family-centered_supportBy addressing the needs of both individuals with autism and their families through comprehensive services—including financial assistance, parent mentoring, and advocacy—we improve long-term outcomes because family capacity and engagement are critical to sustaining care and reducing crisis.shared approach: Family and Peer Empowerment →
- Individualized Intervention Planning 36 orgsmethodology: individualized-intervention-planningBy designing tailored therapy plans that combine speech, occupational, physical, and ABA therapies based on each child’s unique needs, we produce better developmental outcomes because autism manifests differently in each individual and requires personalized clinical pathways.shared approach: Family and Peer Empowerment →
- Financial Access Intervention 6 orgsmethodology: financial-access-supportBy providing financial assistance to cover therapy costs and related expenses, we increase access to critical services because families affected by autism often face prohibitive out-of-pocket costs that delay or prevent care.shared approach: Financial Access as Care Enabler →
- Safety-Centered Environmental Designmethodology: multilayered-safety-approachBy implementing multilayered safety strategies—including physical barriers, tracking devices, and home modifications—we reduce elopement risks and increase family peace of mind because environmental adaptations directly mitigate one of the most urgent safety concerns in autism care.