Have Dreams

According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 44 Americans are diagnosed with autism (ASD), a lifelong developmental disorder. There has been an alarming increase in the numbers diagnosed with autism since 1996, when the prevalence was 1 in 2500. It is estimated that 500,000 teens with autism will transition into adulthood over the next decade, with many of them seeking employment. Autism touches every life, whether you have a family member, friend or co-worker with autism. As a spectrum disorder, people with autism are affected over a broad range from mild to severe. The skills, challenges and needs vary greatly creating a complex disorder. Since 1996, Have Dreams has applied our expertise in autism to improve lives of thousands of people with autism across the spectrum and across the age span. From our after-school social skills groups to our adult programs and workforce training to our specialized professional trainings Have Dreams has opened hearts, minds and doors fo...