invo · autism awareness month parent survey this year, for autism awareness month, we hope to go...
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What support or community services would be the most helpful for your child and your family?
Invo Family of CompaniesAutism Awareness Month Parent Survey
This year, for Autism Awareness Month, we hope to go beyond awareness and help bridge the gap to inclu-
sion of those with autism. These are the top results of a new survey that asked parents of children with
autism what they wish people knew. Conducted by the Invo Family of Companies, this informal survey
provides unique insight into challenges parents and kids face, and the community support they need.
“ “Celebrate Autism Awareness Month
and Include a Child
“Education in schools about kids with autism and their struggles.”
“ABA support in thecommunity to help bridge the gap and help include child”
“Social interactions skills sessions include child”
“Training parents how to cope and respond to situations.”
“Better public education which has already come worlds.”
12%Social Groups
9%Autism-Friendly Events
9%Respite Care
24%Activities
“Respite days to get away so we can have dates.”
“Availability of insurance-based therapyintervention”
“Therapy and any extra activities that allow the chance to be around other people.'”
“Offer more sensory friendly times for community events catered to families'”
“Swimming is a tough one to find— and with a good coach.'”
“Schools with teachers trained and certified in working withautistic children.'”
“Alternative options for participating in sports”
“Scholarships or financial assistance to aid in extra help, for example private tutoring.'”
“More services available. Hydrotherapy, Hippotherapy, Music therapy, Sensory gyms”
“Social interactions skills sessions'”
“Play dates or play parties, so our kids can be exposed to NT kids as well'”
“Daycare that have inclusive therapies/caregivers familiar with spectrum children
“Suggestions of recreational activities for ALL kids'”
“More representation in cartoons and movies.'”
“Groups for NT siblings. Maybe once a month. Annual weekend retreat. Nothing high commitment.'”
“Education in schools about kids with autism and their struggles.”