Hello. My name is Kristal, and I became part of the autism community about six years ago. My story may not be any different from other autism moms, but if you’re curious about your child’s development challenges, maybe you suspect autism and are not sure...
On Friday, November 9, 2018, Job's Daughters International of California awarded Autism Care Today with a contribution of $21,000 through their 2018 community project. Each year, California Job’s Daughters has a community project whereby young women raise funds, assemble items, volunteer or generally support the...
Contrary to the song lyrics “It’s the hap-happiest time of the year,” children with autism experience significant stress with the holidays and often times as a result of that stress the whole family does as well. Between Halloween, my son’s birthday in November, Thanksgiving and...
As autism parents, we often face new challenges along the autism journey. It’s important to celebrate our small victories over these challenges, to realize we can survive the many tests that come our way. I have had many friends whose children experienced seizures and thought we...
Gala raises big bucks for autism awareness & grants October 11, 2018 By Stephanie Bertholdo sbertholdo@theacorn.com The 13th annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars Fundraiser at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village on Oct. 7 brought to light the challenges faced by children and adults with autism. The star-studded event...
Westlake Village, Calif. -- Bright lights and cameras will be out in force at the 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars, a gala to raise funds for ACT Today!, the nation's leading autism nonprofit organization providing help and support to children with autism and their families. The event is Sunday, October 7 at the Four Seasons Westlake Village (2 Dole Dr., Westlake Village).
Red-carpet arrivals, cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, live entertainment, gourmet dinner catered by Four Seasons' award-winning chefs and special tributes to 2018 ACT Today! honorees are part of the festivities. Celebrity presenters include actors Gary Cole and Joe Mantegna.
At ACT Today!, we love hearing success stories from our grant families about their children’s progress since receiving one of our grants. It gives us enormous gratification to know that a grant made a positive impact on the life of a child – possibly even...
Tastings from restaurants, brewers, wineries and others blend together to benefit an organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing services By Rochelle Rose, Noozhawk Contributing Writer | August 21, 2018 Fork Fest is one of Santa Barbara's only foodie fork off and parking lot parties. This year,...
June 21st, 2018 Hollywood, California The Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors honored ACT Today’s Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson at the 12th Annual American Spirit Awards Luncheon. Alspaugh-Jackson received the Humanitarian Award for her dedication to autism awareness, resources, and treatments. Co-Chair of The Caucus, Tanya...
By Amy Schuiteboer It’s one of the biggest fears of parents who have a child with autism: Will my child be able to support himself or herself by living and working independently after high school? Statistically speaking, young adults with autism have lower employment rates and higher...