Children with autism spectrum disorder require specialized instruction and unique materials to reach their potential.  Each school year six school kits are given to two area special education cooperatives within the Autism Society of America Central Illinois Chapter region. So far a total of 12 schools have received school kits from ASACIC including :

• Springfield 186 (Early Learning Center, Withrow School, Dubois School)
• Sangamon Area Special Education (New Berlin Elementary, Girard Elementary, Greenview Elementary)
• Mid-State Special Education (North Elementary School, Litchfield Middle School, Jefferson Elementary School)
• Four Rivers Special Education Cooperative (3 schools not named at this time)

The school kits include many items that every teacher working with children on the spectrum can use such as:

• An 8" time/audible timer
• Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
• Tally counter
• Three pocket apron
• Sensory items such as pop tube, comet top, and 3 nesting balls 
• Complete Visual Reinforcement Set
• All of these materials are stored in a convenient portable carrying case

If you would like to donate an ASACIC Autism school kit to a school, please contact us. The cost is $120 which includes tax and shipping.