Good Day Sacramento – ACEing Autism
ACEing Autism is on a mission for children with autism to grow, develop and benefit from social connections and fitness through affordable tennis programming. Molly checks it out! Watch Video
Meet Shonn Brown Jr.
How did you hear about ACEing Autism? I heard about it from another organization called LWD (Learning With Disabilities) and thought it would be worth a try. How did your son do in the first couple of sessions being in a new environment? My son does have anxiety sometimes, especially when he first started with…
Meet Andrew Grub
Today, we honor a very special person, who for the past 6 years has been beyond dedicated to ACEing Autism’s mission. Andrew Grub just finished his last clinic as Program Director for the Weston, FL program. “It’s been rewarding to have the ability to touch the lives of over 100 children while also helping advance…
Meet Jackson and Leland
Listen to what it means for Jackson and Leland to be together during their ACEing Autism clinic in Lexington, KY. For their parents, finding a place where their children can be themselves, be active and foster friendships has been so important. “All the parents get it, if anyone has a sensory overload, there is no…
Program helps children with autism connect with tennis, others
Helping children diagnosed with autism connect and grow through the sport of tennis is the mission of the nonprofit organization ACEing Autism. The central Ohio chapter began through a local high school player’s love and dedication to the sport. With every swing of the racket and successful volley over the net, Arya Chabria aims to…
Meet Ryan
Meet Ryan, an 18 year old player from our Parker, CO program. “What’s been great about sports is that he’s gotten so much better with dealing with people,” his mother Paula said. Ryan, who is a senior in High School, was about 2 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. “We have a daughter…
Meet David Young
During #blackhistorymonth, we are highlighting people who have made an impact in their community and spotlight important discussions regarding health and wellness. Meet David Young, who volunteered for the ACEing Autism program in Williamsburg, VA and is an avid tennis player. He also started his own ACEing Autism program in Richmond, VA with Rachel Rhoney,…
Meet Bebel Yen
Meet Bebel Yen, a 17 year old volunteer at our Mountain View, CA program. “My first experience with autism was mainly through social media. Autism is always shown on tv as a disability and that all people with the disability are the same. But within seconds the kids walked in, I realized I was completely…
International program that helps kids on the autism spectrum makes a stop in Colorado
On Sunday mornings, you’ll find Craig Marshall running up and down a tennis court, leading a lively group at the Parker Racquet Club. A handful of kids take over Court 1 with racquets in hand, practicing drills ahead of their match. Read Full Article
Meet JP Smith
Meet JP Smith, a 14 year old participant at our Lexington, KY program. “JP had “Brown-Out” seizures early on and was diagnosed with ADHD at 5 years old but everything changed when he was diagnosed with autism,” his father Darrell remembered. When a child at his school was being evaluated, the University of Kentucky students asked…