Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Iowa Family Support Network (IFSN) is a statewide system that provides information and resources to expecting families or families with young children and professionals that serve them. You will find information that includes; family support services; group-based parent education programs; and prenatal services. Additional information on early intervention for infants and toddlers in Iowa is available.
The Northwest Iowa Down Syndrome Society is an organization dedicated to the education and support of people in northwest Iowa touched by Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities. The goal is to support families through networking opportunities to support educational programming, the iTouch assistive device program, scholarships to attend the national convention, and support materials for families across northwest Iowa. Like their Facebook page to stay in touch and connect with this organization.
The Shayla Bee Fund is an organization with the following Mission Statement. “To help, responsible, working class families with a child in medical crisis.”
Understood is a resource to help those who learn and think differently discover their potentials, take control, find community, and stay on positive paths along each stage of life’s journey.