Resources Available for Parents
April 30, 2009 by Cam
Filed under For Parents, Resources
One of the main goals of our website is to share important information for parents of children with autism. We have put together some helpful information for parents and we want to share it with you. We will be adding pages dedicated to local specialists shortly, including Speech Therapy, Family Law, Biomed Options and more.
We also have many books available via our ONF Lending Library. Please click above under “Resources” for a listing of books and DVD’s available!
First, the Inland Empire Autism Spectrum Disorders Resource Guide. This was compiled by the Inland Empire chapter of the Autism Society of America for 2009. We will strive to always provide the most up-to-date copy here for you to download, but you can also check their website at ieautism.org.
The Autism Society of America – Inland Empire Chapter of America has developed this list of resources to better serve the children and individuals affected with an autism spectrum disorder, their parents and caregivers, and the professionals that serve them.
This is not an exhaustive list of all resources, but a list to help you identify resources, especially local resources. Resources are specific to Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, with the exception of Coachella Valley (see the Coachella Valley Autism Society at for Coachella Valley resources cvasa.org). Resources of interest within driving distance (San Diego and Orange Counties) and a few national resources are included as well.
Click the image to download the latest version of the Resource Guide.
Studies have shown that the first 100 days of an Autism Diagnosis are the hardest on families. You will be faced with questions such as:
Why was my child diagnosed with Autism?
What does it mean?
Why does my child need a diagnosis of Autism?
Use this guide to help bring some clarity and focus during your time of need. It’s an incredible wealth of information compiled by Autism Speaks – which is absolutely one of the best sites on the web for Autism information.
Click the image to download the First 100 Days Kit.
The National Autism Center has recently published their Manual for Educators…click on the icon below to download this informative manual that is both useful for parents and educators.
Thank You Letters
April 30, 2009 by Cam
Filed under Community Impact, Letters from the Community
We’ve received wonderful Thank You letters from members of our community, educators, and parents of children with Autism throughout Temecula and Murrieta. Here are a few we’d like to share with you.
Letters from the City
April 30, 2009 by Cam
Filed under Community Impact, Letters from the City
We’ve received several great letters and thank you notes from our partners in the City and we wanted to share these with you.
Wish Lists – Fulfilled
April 30, 2009 by Cam
Filed under Wish Lists
We want to thank everyone in the community who has helped the foundation fulfill these wish lists!!!
Here are a few photos of what your charitable donations have been able to provide for children with Autism in the Inland Empire.
Would you like to submit a Wish List?
Please use the contact form below to have it sent automatically.
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Fun Stuff
We are always looking for new ideas for family outings…picnics, parties, bowling, etc.
If you have any ideas or have a location you would like to donate for an event, please let us know your thoughts!
EBAY MissionFish Program
You can place items on Ebay and designate Our Nicholas Foundation as a beneficiary of all or part of your auction proceeds!
When listing an item on Ebay, it will ask you if you want to designate a portion or all to go to charity. After indicating yes, you will be able to do a search for Our Nicholas Foundation in their database and choose it accordingly.
Thank you for your support!
Donations
You are welcome to donate directly to Our Nicholas Foundation via the website. There is a “Donate” button on the side bar.
We also welcome payroll deduction opportunities…if your employer allows you to direct your contributions, let us know and we will coordinate with your Payroll Department! We can also come out and do presentations to your employees about Our Nicholas Foundation.
Another area that we are always looking for assistance in is for Auction items for our events!
Thanks!
Auction for Autism 2008
April 23, 2009 by Cam
Filed under Auction for Autism 2008
We had a wonderful “Autumn Evening for Autism” last October. Thank you so much to all of you that made it so successful! The children and families impacted by Autism in the Temecula Valley benefitted tremendously from this event and we thank you!
Rubio’s Fundraiser – April 29th
April 20, 2009 by Cam
Filed under Past Events, Restaurant Fundraisers
Join us on April 29th from 3-9pm for a Rubio’s Fundraiser!
Thank you to Rubio’s for your support!
Please print the flyer and bring it with you on the 29th!
Thank you!!!
Richie’s Fundraiser – Autism Awareness Month
April 20, 2009 by Cam
Filed under Past Events, Restaurant Fundraisers
Join us at Richie’s Diner for the entire month of April to help raise Autism Awareness!
Richie’s will be selling puzzle pieces that will be hung throughout the Diner to promote awareness! They will also have special coloring pages for children.
We will also be having a dinner fundraiser on April 29th at the Temecula location!
Thank you Richie’s for your support as always!