Testimonials
I am the mother of a teenage boy with autism. As my son ages doors close - there are fewer and fewer opportunities for him to have meaningful interactions with others. I am so pleased that there is an organization like FAP out there that is, more than metaphorically, looking to open a door, working to build a better future for adult children with autism. The Farm project will open a door to a future where our children can continue to grow and can lead happy and fulfilling lives.
Cheri L. Collins
As the mother of a 34 year-old son with autism and as a professional in the disability field, I applaud the diligence and determination of Friends of Autistic People to create a sustainable farming community for adults on the Autism Spectrum: a vibrant community within the community where learning, growing, working and giving back to the community become a daily reality for our adult children on the spectrum. I am proud to be an active member of this progressive, innovative and dedicated organization. As everyone knows only too well, the population of those with autism is swelling to previously unimaginable numbers. Parents of individuals with Autism are aging and families will not always be there to care for their family member with Autism. Currently, there are very few group homes that are capable of providing the intensive and comprehensive life services that adults on the Autism Spectrum so desperately require to be fully included in their communities. There is little evidence that this dearth of group homes will change over time. It is imperative that we, the families of children with Autism, actively support and participate in building the farm and realizing the dream that we all share: a safe, caring, productive, and thriving living, learning, and working environment for our sons and daughters.
Dorothy Lerner, mother of Michael O'Reilly
My son Alex is almost 17 (10/24/89) and I do decorating and teach design at a college also. These upcoming (FAP) events sound great and I will come. Thank you for all the work you are doing...it is so meaningful!!
Veronica
I just wanted to reach out and say hello to you. I sat next to you at lunchtime during the Autism Conference at Adelphi University.
I hope that all is well with you and your daughter. It is such a wonderful thing that you are doing for adults with Autism. Sitting next to you and across to the nice woman on the other side of the lunch table helped me feel assured that there is hope for my 7 year old son in the future for when he reaches adulthood.
Please continue doing the wonderful things that you are doing. The world needs more people like you with big hearts full of love.
Take care,
Angelina Simms-Cousins
