The Rich Center for Autism
Description
The Rich Center currently serves 68 children diagnosed with autism. Their education, therapy, and support is provided year round at no cost to their family Autism affects 1 in 88 children. Although, according to a recent CDC survey, it is believed this number is truly 1 in 50 school aged children.
The Rich Center for the Study and Treatment of Autism is an externally funded unit of Youngstown State University. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families through the creation, use, and enhancement of innovative and educational programs specifically designed to assure the attainment of a life of dignity and to enhance the individuals’ opportunity to achieve his or her full potential.
Autism is a developmental disability that causes significant social, communication and behavioral problems. Problems with speech, communication, and social interaction are common. Research shows there are effective techniques and therapies to improve the lives, education, and independence for those with autism. Early detection, screening, diagnosis, and treatment, such as those offered at The Rich Center, are the best ways to ensure success for these children.
The Rich Center currently serves 67 children diagnosed with autism. They range in age from 2.5-17 years of age. Their education, therapy, and support is provided at no cost to their families thanks to state funding, grants, individual and corporate donors, and fundraising events.
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facebook.comReminder: The Rich Center for Autism is CLOSED tomorrow due to the scheduled visit to YSU from Republican Presidential candidate, Donald Trump.
Branch Street Coffee Roasters
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Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Camp FRIEND (August 22nd-26th at The Rich Center for Autism, YSU campus) volunteers and interns needed! We also have openings for our neurotypical friend program! Camp sponsorships also available if you would like to sponsor a camper. All donations accepted, $100 or more and we will put your business name or family name on our Camp t-shirts. Please consider being a part of our 3rd Annual Camp FRIEND program!
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Any Rich Center Families looking to get a jump-start on service hours? Purchase (or ask friends and family to purchase) raffle tickets for the Italian Adventure! $15,000 value! We're only selling 500 tickets for $100 each!
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Thanks to our friends and community partners Branch Street Coffee Roasters for doing something unique and delicious to support The Rich Center. Thanks to BIRDFISH BREWING CO., too!
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Anyone interested in viewing VAXXED, it's coming to Boardman on Wednesday, August 3rd! Click on link to purchase tickets: http://gathr.us/screening/15973
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THE RICH CENTER FAMILIES: come meet Jimmy Sutman of ISLE and Purple Cat this Thursday at 9am in the Gallery in Kilcawley and learn how to navigate the DD system. Register on Track It Forward at http://www.trackitforward.com/site/rich-center-autism
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Our students are out for a walk to Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County for story time with Pete the Cat. (Don't worry Pete the Penguin, we still ♥️ you best!)
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Invites are out! If you'd like to join us please message us your address or visit richcenter.org to purchase your tickets online
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Amazing coffee, too!
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Shout out to Branch Street Coffee Roasters for being one of our community partners! Thank you for everything you do for us! If you haven't already - give them a "like" on here and check them out in "real life", too!
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