To view the full press release, click HERE. All are invited to join the Autism Society of Central Virginia for a day of community, celebration, and support honoring our local autism community. On May 18, Crump Park in Glen Allen will transform into a vibrant hub of connection and empowerment as over 1,200 attendees gather …
This Saturday, more than a hundred Richmond-area families will head to the Richmond International Airport thanks to a partnership with the Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV). They’ll be going through all of the steps up until take-off as part of an airport rehearsal program called Wings for Autism, specifically designed for people with intellectual/developmental …
On October 14, 2023, more than 410 guests filled the Science Museum of Virginia to celebrate and support the life-changing work of the Autism Society of Central Virginia. Thanks to Gala Sponsors, Benefactors, Table Hosts, supporters, and attendees, the 2023 A Toast to the Autism Community Gala raised $300,000 to support the ASCV’s mission to …
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After months of staff training and facility upgrades, the ASCV has designated all four KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care centers as “Autism Friendly Communities.” According to the CDC, autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. One in 36 children currently receives an autism diagnosis. As the only pediatric urgent healthcare center in Richmond …
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June 15, 2023 – The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) is proud to announce the return of the RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion, presented by CoStar, to Brown’s Island on August 5, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 8,000 attendees will join together to watch 17,000 rubber ducks float …
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Richmond, VA, March 24, 2023 — Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with one in 36 children receiving a diagnosis. The new data was released in two reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) detailing prevalence rates, characteristics, and screening and diagnostic information. Here at the ASCV, we have witnessed an increase in …
