The Autism Society of Greater Orlando believes that people who have autism, or some other related disability comprise a diverse population of individuals.  Although they may share a diagnosis, each individual possesses a variety of unique strengths, challenges, and learning characteristics.  Furthermore each individual's life is influenced by factors associated with an idiosyncratic ecology and social familial context.  These personal and environmental factors underscore the importance of individualization as a necessary and pervasive consideration in the development of intervention and supports programs.

The Autism Society of Greater Orlando recognizes that the cause(s) of autism are still unknown and that there is no single intervention (treatment) that has been demonstrated to be effective in curing autism.  Although appropriate and individualized interventions have been shown to be very helpful, and although progress is occurring at a steady rate, autism is considered to be a lifelong disability.

The Autism Society of Greater Orlando does not endorse or dismiss any specific treatment, program, professional and or literature.  All information is on an information basis only.