WHO WE ARE

The Autism Society of the Black Hills was founded in October of 1997. We are a non Profit affiliate of the Autism Society of America (ASA). We have joined together to enable all families and others associated with an autistic, Asperger's or Pervasive Development Disorder individual to have access to support groups, meetings, additional information and resources.

EVENTS

Behavior Management Systems Presents

"Understanding Autism"

June 16 - July 28 from 6:30 TO 8:00 PM

 

The Center for Disabilities Presents

Summer Autism Workshop

Tuesday - Friday, June 23 - 26, 2009

PROGRAMS

Support Group Programs - Quarterly meetings with a topic or guest speaker generally held at RC Regional Hospital and other locations.

 

Online Forums - Information national and local along with weekly discussion topics.

Discussion Focus: Education

 

Parent Classes - teaching parents about the unique challenge in raising children with autism and Asperger's syndrome

 

 

INFORMATION

 

Facts about Autism

 

Here are 10 things every child with autism wishes you knew.

 

Site Improvements

 NEWS

Genetic Factors in Autism

2009-04-18

A concerned mother calls my office one morning for advice. "My sister just found out that she's pregnant," she says, "and I have a 6 year old son with autism. I've heard it's genetic, is there a test she could have to find out if her baby will have autism?" Inquiries such as these are frequent for p

Online autism therapy gets national recognition

2009-04-18

A Fredericton company that created an online therapy program for families with autistic children has won a national innovation award.