The Friendship Network for Children is an award winning organization helping children on the autism spectrum. Our motto is: "Friendship is Possible!"

We are nonprofit and depend on donations. No donation is too small.

Click the following link to see our video on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/user/FNCInc

What services do you provide?

We provide the following services:

• Social Accessibility™ Groups

These groups are the heart of our approach to helping isolated children. In them, children learn to interact with each other and experience the joys of friendship - in some cases for the very first time.

• Individual social coaching

  In these sessions we assess how the child receives and processes social and emotional information. Using play, music, art and conversation we find and build on points of mutual understanding and emotional connection. In short, we get to know the child and help them be happy. Coaching is typically done short term; 4-10 weeks, in order to ready a child for a social accessibility™ group.
  
  

• Student-to-Student Autism Connection Program

High school and college students with and without autism come together to increase autism awareness and decrease bullying. The group presents dynamic workshops to students, teachers, parents, and civic organiziations.

• Consultations for parents.

Parents meet one on one with clinicians to get guidance on specific concerns and to brainstorm effective solutions.

• Workshops for parents.

  Periodically we offer workshops on a variety of topics, including-- stress management, how to explain your child's emotional needs to schools, how to create "picture schedules", how to talk to your child, and how to host an effective play date.
  

• Workshops for professionals.

  We offer the following workshops:

  • Navigating the Mind:
    10 Tips for Understanding Social Learning Disabilities
  • Practical Tools for Connecting with Children on the Autism Spectrum