What is Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disability that causes individuals to learn in a different way.
At The Giving Tree Foundation we are passionate about helping families access evidence-based early intervention therapy, in the form of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA). Presently, the NHS does not provide any evidence-based therapy for young children with ASD. Some families are struggling to even receive a timely diagnosis. With this in mind, The Giving Tree Foundation hosted a luncheon where we invited members of Parliament who had previously expressed interest in special needs, autism, and education. Here, we met Barry Sheerman MP, an amazingly driven individual who is equally passionate about autism and raising awareness. As a result, together we founded the Westminster Commission on Autism.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disability that causes individuals to learn in a different way.
ABA methods are used to change behaviour through the use of positive reinforcement. This is used to help people with ASD learn vital life skills.
The Giving Tree Foundation – Turning Autism Around bursaries are designed to fund a full year of ABA therapy as delivered by the UK Young Autism Project (UK YAP).