Services
We provide a variety of services including, but not limited to, free informational trainings, grants, support group, and family outings.
Support Group
Support group is on the second Thursday of every month from 6-9.
Did You Know?
66 individuals are diagnosed with Autism each day. That equals three individuals an hour, or one every 20 minutes.
Welcome!
Welcome to the Autism Foundation of Ingham County.
The Autism Foundation of Ingham County (AFIC) is a non-profit group started by the parents of a child with autism to help other parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. The foundation provides small grants to help with the high cost of raising a child with autism. The foundation also works to educate and increase awareness of autism and other autism spectrum disorders in Ingham County.
What is Autism?
Autism, also known as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, is a neurological disorder that impairs socialization and communication and may cause difference in the way an individual processes information. It has been estimated to occur in 1 in 166 individuals, and is more common than Down Syndrome.