The Adonis Autism Assistance Foundation (AAAF) does not recommend, refer or endorse any resource, therapeutic method or provider listed on this site. Any information provided does not replace the advice of medical, legal or any other professionals. AAAF strongly recommends that you perform you own research with your physician, attorney’s etc. to determine which resources are appropriate for your loved one with autism. AAAF reserves the right to remove resources that have numerous complaints against them.
A Behavioral Approach, Inc. – Jean Louis, BCBA
Lehigh Acres/Lee County ~ 239-333-7867
Care.com
Go to the website to learn more.
Community Coordinated Care for Children (4 C’s)
Fort Myers ~ 239-935-6100
Community Resource Network of Florida, Inc.
Community Resource Network of Florida provides, Medicaid Personal Care Assistance. Service is available to all individuals under age 21 who can benefit from before and/or after school/early evening care while guardians are at work/school and can sometimes be available during middays when school is not in session. Requirements are cognitive delay and even behavioral interference that deems individual not able to care for own personal care needs including meal-preparation, consumption, bathing, dressing, hygiene. Medicaid uses the term, “medical necessity” when approving such service, however, Autism and other developmental disabilities oftentimes results in the inability to provide self-care without training and guidance. While families have been on long Med-Waiver wait lists, this Medicaid paid service has been instrumental for children and their families. Individuals must be Medicaid recipients and must be unable to provide self-care when guardian(s) is not available. Service is typically available during typical times that personal care tasks would be appropriate. Before and after school/evenings.
Dream Oaks Camp – Extended respite care
Bradenton ~ www.foundationfordreams.org
Florida Family Care Services
SWFL ~ 239-784-7736
Hale Therapy Service, Inc.
Fort Myers ~ 239-561-2778
Seeds for Hope, LLC
Fort Myers ~ 239-989-4054
Sunrise Community of Southwest Florida
Cape Coral ~ 239-574-1153
Time Out Respite Care, Inc.
Port Charlotte, FL ~ 941-743-3883
Vursatyle Youth Solutions
Cape Coral ~ 239-297-8301
