The SMART Foundation is a parent driven non-profit organization that works to establish and sustain Autism expertise, training programs and qualified local resources for children and families with autism spectrum disorders. A nationwide shortage of Autism expertise and absence of scientific research has resulted in growing gaps where children and families with Autism are without access to qualified healthcare and services in their local communities. The challenges facing families with Autism in our communities are diverse, complex and constantly evolving. This wide ranging combination of challenges requires us to explore a more diverse spectrum of solutions better suited to meet the individualized needs associated with Autism on a real life level. Autism Statistics

The SMART Foundation is committed to exploring a spectrum of solutions to address the needs and challenges of a spectrum disorder. Our mission is to advance accessibility to special expertise for childhood health and development, and elevate the caliber of care and services accessible to all children by providing qualified local options for those with Autism and developmental disabilities. The SMART Approach integrates specialist expertise, professional training programs and resources initiatives designed to address both the symptoms and causes of specific needs and challenges facing children and families with Autism. SMART Initiatives are dedicated to maximizing resource development, accessibility and effectiveness by applying a common sense needs based approach to ensuring every child has access to qualified care and services.