Autism Society

of the Quad Cities

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Autism
Autism is a complex developmental disorder that typically appears during the first three years of life.  Children and adults with autism have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities.  The disorder makes it hard for them to communicate with others and relate to the outside world.  They may exhibit repeated body movements, unusual responses to people or attachments to objects, and they may resist changes in routines.  For more information about autism click here

In the Quad Cities
Founded in 1974, the Autism Society of the Quad Cities is one of 171 chapters in 50 states of the Autism Society. The Autism Society is a nonprofit organization comprised of families, individuals diagnosed within the autism spectrum and professionals interested in supporting and educating others about this common developmental disorder. The local Autism Society of the Quad Cities group provides resources, advocacy, information and referrals for the community of the greater Quad City area. 

The Autism Society of the Quad Cities hosts a monthy support group meeting. It is held at 6:30 PM on the first Thursday of every month at Tessa’s Place in Bettendorf, IA. Each meeting has a local speaker presenting a certain topic pertaining to, but not limited to, education, available therapies, medicines, and behaviors. It's a great opportunity to get to know other families in the same situation as well as a place to get support and ideas.

Our mission is to assist the Quad Cities Community to develop and maintain the following:  Promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of the greater Quad Cities Community through advocacy, public awareness, and education.

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Contacts:

ASQC, PO Box 472, Bettendorf, IA 52722
President: Tom Crane

Autism Society
4340 East-West HWY, Suite 350
Bethesda, MD 20814
1-800-3AUTISM