NFAR Teacher's Award Program 2019/20

Thanks to funds raised by the Race for Autism and the dedication of our grant review team, we’re proud to announce that we have awarded 61 teachers grants for the 2019-20 year!

Description:

Autism affects one in every 59 children in the United States, and a growing number of students each year in classrooms across San Diego County.  Autism often affects the way the individual receives and processes information. A person with autism may also have sensory issues that interfere with learning.

To help, NFAR established a Program in 2005 that awards funding to educators to support the specialized academic needs of their students with autism. These awards give educators a vehicle for piloting different teaching tools, as well as funding of technology and programs that address key areas of concern for students with autism, such as social skills training, developing effective communication skills for verbal and non-verbal students, as well as reducing sensory and behavioral issues that interfere with learning. 

The 2019/2020 NFAR Teacher’s Awards Program timeline is as follows:

• Application Period Opens              Jul  15, 2019
• Application due date                     Sep 30, 2019
• Award notices sent by email          by November 30, 2019

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

• Teacher Application is for the 2019 - 2020 school year and must be used within that year.
• Teacher Awards average $500 per application.  Grant application minimum is $250, and up to $500 for multiple items.
• Grant request can be up to $1,000 for a single item/ academic package.
• Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted (includes incomplete budget details).
• We do not accept multiple requests for the same classroom/ initiative.
• "PLEASE READ" Educators can be awarded for up to three consecutive years in a row. Educators that have been awarded for three consecutive years are welcome to reapply again after the fourth year.

RESTRICTIONS:

• Educators that may apply include Autism Specialists, Classroom Teachers, Speech & Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Resource Teachers.
• Funds are to be used for educational programs within the greater San Diego area, Grades Pre-K – Transition and Specialized College Programs
• Educational programs, materials, and equipment requested must be for the benefit of current students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. (May benefit other students too, but must include those with an autism diagnosis.)
• Funds are not to be used for basic school supplies.

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Grant Examples:

Sample Grant - Video Modeling

Sample Grant - Visually Supported Play

Sample Grant - Communication

Sample Grant - Communication 2

Sample Grant - PECS Communication

Sample Grant - STEM

Sample Grant - Ability Awareness

Sample Grant - Life Skills Assessment

Sample Grant - Life Skills

Sample Grant - Sensory

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Grants Administrator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

NFAR MEN'S GROUP
July Meeting

Thursday, July 11, 2019

NFAR MEN'S GROUP

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
**Filippi's Pizza Grotto
5353 Kearny Villa Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
Directions

Dinner: Pizza, Salad.
Dinner is provided

The Men’s Group is for dads, step dads, and granddads helping to raise a child with autism. We offer dinner, guest speakers and a chance to network with other men in a relaxed setting.

July Topic: "Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Potential Applications in Autism"

Join us to learn the latest about transcranial magnetic stimulation and how it is being used for those with an autism.

Guest Speaker:  Dr. Brian Miller, Medical Director of TMS Therapeutics in San Diego

A Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Brian Miller is the Medical Director of TMS Therapeutics in San Diego. He earned a B.S. in Psychology from UC Davis, graduating with honors, and completed psychiatric training at UC San Diego. During his last year of residency he served as Chief Resident on the Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Medicine unit.

Dr. Miller holds expertise in diagnosing and treating Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, as well as Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Substance abuse. He is very enthusiastic about the contributions TMS has made thus far and is pleased to offer TMS as a treatment option.

To learn more about TMS THerapeutics in San Diego

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