Mission Statement
Striving for a future where all on the autism spectrum have the quality services and support needed to live rich and productive lives, prioritizing the creation and expansion of services in areas with limited or no service availability. This corporation is being established to help meet the growing demand for autism care and services. An estimated 1 in 32 children is on the autism spectrum (over 2.5 million in the US).
The Corporation for Autism Services Development and Growth (CASDG) will help create the availability of quality autism services and care. The corporation will maintain strict quality standards, prioritizing evidence-based care over the maximization of profits.
The initial project will be purchasing property to be developed into an autism services facility. The SoS franchisee (purchased by ASDAG) will be the anchor tenant. Information about SoS below.
Services provided Through SoS Franchise
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy:
There are well over 550 studies published in scientific journals validating the effectiveness of ABA procedures with persons who have Autism. ABA is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Occupational Therapy Association, American Psychological Association, American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Autism Society of America, National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
Speech Therapy:
For improving verbal, nonverbal, and social communication
Occupational therapy:
Improves independence and allows for participation in a wider range of activities
Group social skills classes:
Development and growth of social and friendship skills
Community outreach:
Including workshops, classes and regular events
Office space:
Reserved for complimentary autism related non-profits, complimentary autism related mental/healthcare providers, complimentary autism services providers.
Suppliers:
SoS franchisor maintains a list of approved vendors for all required products and supplies.
Service:
SoS franchisor provides a handbook and policies to ensure smooth and professional interaction with clients. SoS operates with full transparency, allowing parents to watch their child’s treatment
Management
Jason A Meade
AS, BS, MHSA, RRPT: CEO, COO, Board of Directors; Chair
Military experience in the Nuclear Navy
Direct customer service experience and direct patient care experience
Regulatory Compliance Officer experience
Master of Health Services Administration
Post-baccalaureate in Disability Leadership (Autism Fellow) – LEND program
Excellent attention to detail
Kristy Ward
Office Manager, Board of Directors
Autism parent
3yrs Management experience
10+ yrs. of customer service experience
Excellent multi-tasking capability
Excellent organizational skills
Tax preparation experience