LDAF Programs and Services for individuals with autism and their families

	LDAF Programs & Services The Lower Delaware Autism Foundation offers several quality programs and services for individuals with autism and their families. For more information about LDAF programs and services please contact Mary Landon Green at mgreen@ldaf.com or by calling 302-644-3410.
	SUMMER SWIM PROGRAM The Summer Swim Program supports the development of appropriate pool conduct and safety, water and pool acclimation, physical fitness and muscular development, as well as providing opportunities for peer to peer social interaction and communication in a safe and supportive environment.
	ADAPTIVE BIKE PROGRAM LDAF staff and volunteers work with facilitators from Lose the Training Wheels, Inc. to help children gain confidence and skills as they progress through a series of adaptive bikes towards the goal of riding a bicycle independently.
	MAGIC OF MUSIC PROGRAM Children with autism, their siblings, and parents or caregivers participate in activities including singing, dancing, focus listening and playing simple instruments to encourage language use and aural development.
	LDAF DAY CAMP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN'S BEACH HOUSE The LDAF Day Camp Program is designed to increase self-confidence, improve peer and social interactions, and encourage campers to discover and pursue their own unique interests and goals. Activities include kayaking, swimming, low ropes course, arts and crafts, teambuilding games and more!
	MOST AT THE COAST EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE LDAF hosts an annual educational conference and workshop featuring nationally known experts in the field of autism each November for professionals, educators, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and families of children with autism.
	EDUCATIONAL TOYS FOR AUTISM DRIVE LDAF supports the Sussex Consortium, Sussex County’s arm of the Delaware Autism Program, by fulfilling a “Holiday Wish List” of needed educational toys and classroom learning materials.
	SCHOLARSHIPS AND STIPENDS LDAF encourages the professional development of educators at the Sussex Consortium through scholarship grants and provides short term rent stipends to assist with the recruitment of highly qualified professionals for the school, including speech-language pathologists and psychologists.
	ADVOCACY, AWARENESS AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROGRAM LDAF is committed to helping individuals with autism and their families at the state and local level through active advocacy and awareness efforts.
	Milestone Project LDAF is working towards a future filled with hope and opportunity for individuals with autism. We are currently assessing how to best assist individuals with autism as they transition from school to life on their own.