Welcome to the Autism Society of Acadiana. We are a support organization for everyone in Acadiana affected by autism. If you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, neighbor, friend, service provider, doctor, psychologist, speech-language pathologist, or have any connection to the autism community, we are the support group for you. ASAC was founded in 1985. It provides places to meet, get information, and share experience with real people affected by autism.

ASAC, which is a chapter of the Autism Society of America, is also a certified non-profit 501(c)(3) agency. This means ASAC can raise funds for the benefit of its local members and the autism community and can verify receipts of charitable donations over $250 for deduction under federal income tax law.

ASAC holds monthly support meetings in four Acadinana parishes where you can feel at ease while you learn and share information about autism. We have socials throughout the year where your family can relax and have fun with other families. Social events have included swimming fun days, picnics in the park, family bowling fun night, and many other activities that you and your family can enjoy. We have a major fund raiser annually --- the WALK FOR HOPE --- which has become one of Acadiana's largest one mile fun walks. The day also includes food, music, dancing, prizes, and activities for the whole family. The Walk and our other fund raisers are to help our members, families, and persons diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder to enjoy a better quality of life.

ASAC is governed by a Board of Directors that welcomes input about how best to serve you and the autism community – individuals, families, professionals, educators, friends, and neighbors. The ASAC Board meets quarterly and welcomes attendance by members of the organization.

Please feel free to browse our web site and come to our support meetings. We would love to see you there. To get in touch with us, just send us an email. We hope and believe you will be glad you found ASAC.