What began as a small pilot study in 2016 has grown into the Autism Sports Foundation Inc. (ASF), a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 39-4218284) dedicated to giving children on the autism spectrum a safe, supportive space to grow socially, emotionally, and physically through team sports. Originally founded as the Autism Sports Project under the motto “Every Child Plays,” the organization became the Autism Sports Foundation Inc. in the summer of 2025, and we’ve been growing chapter by chapter ever since.
We're committed to creating a safe, collaborative space where children with autism build friendships and vital life skills through team sports, partnered with community youth leaders.
As a registered 501(c)(3) governed by an engaged volunteer board of directors, we're committed to full transparency and ensuring every contribution is used efficiently to serve our players and families.
Our approach combines structured team sports, individualized support, and ongoing research to create outcomes that last well beyond the season.
To create a safe, collaborative space where children with autism build friendships and improve social communication and vital life skills through team sports partnered with community youth leaders and grounded in real science.
A future where neurodivergence is never a barrier to athletic participation, where every child can build confidence, teamwork, and lasting friendship through play.
Inclusion, patience, and partnership. We build sensory-friendly, individualized environments where neurotypical siblings and peers join in as role models because every child deserves a team.
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Every session we run is grounded in evidence. Our original 2016 pilot study demonstrated real improvements in balance, coordination, language development, social communication, and peer relationships for children with autism and we’re now formalizing that evidence through ongoing clinical research to validate our model for the long term.
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Yes, we offer a monthly giving program that allows you to contribute automatically each month and continuously support your chosen cause.
Yes, we offer a monthly giving program that allows you to contribute automatically each month and continuously support your chosen cause.
Yes, we offer a monthly giving program that allows you to contribute automatically each month and continuously support your chosen cause.
Yes, we offer a monthly giving program that allows you to contribute automatically each month and continuously support your chosen cause.
Yes, we offer a monthly giving program that allows you to contribute automatically each month and continuously support your chosen cause.
We’re dedicated to helping children with autism build confidence, develop skills, and discover joy through sports.
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