As many search for the causes of autism, an urgent possibility arises: maybe another question continues to go overlooked. Science will continue to study genetics, environment, and other important factors that may one day offer clearer answers. While science continues to explore causation, families live in the right now. And the truth is that another…
The courts were quiet, the stands still empty, when the first cheers rose from a group of young athletes in bright blue shirts. They weren’t pros (yet), but they played like the whole world was watching. Before the stadiums filled for championship tennis at the U.S. Open, nearly 100 children and adults with special needs…
California has 40 community-based ACEing Autism programs, but the locations at UC Irvine and UCLA are unique. Held on the campus tennis courts, both of these programs are registered community service clubs at the universities. As such, they have a board of directors, allowing for continuity of the club and an expansive leadership team. ACEing Autism UC Irvine…
This May, as the nation celebrates National Tennis Month, New Vernon brothers Hudson and Brayden Bonetti are rallying more than just balls — they’re building a movement. Passionate about both tennis and giving back, the Delbarton School teens launched a local chapter of ACEing Autism to help children with autism develop skills and confidence through…
Working in collaboration with the ITA Student-Athlete Council, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”) is proud to spotlight another student-athlete in our monthly spotlights that aim to highlight the many diverse backgrounds and communities that make up the sport of college tennis. With April being Autism Acceptance Month, the ITA is continuing to spotlight student-athletes who have…
Working in collaboration with the ITA Student-Athlete Council, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”) is proud to spotlight another student-athlete in our monthly spotlights that aim to highlight the many diverse backgrounds and communities that make up the sport of college tennis. With April being Autism Acceptance Month, the ITA is continuing to spotlight student-athletes who have…
Working in collaboration with the ITA Student-Athlete Council, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”) is proud to spotlight another student-athlete in our monthly spotlights that aim to highlight the many diverse backgrounds and communities that make up the sport of college tennis. With April being Autism Acceptance Month, the ITA is continuing to spotlight student-athletes who have…
In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the SEC once again highlighted a Community Service Team for women’s tennis for the 2024-25 season. This year, the Kentucky women’s tennis team is represented by fifth-year Lizzy Stevens. Read More
Finding her Voice Through tennis: How Rebecca Falkner Axelrod’s story Rebecca’s journey with tennis began when she was just six years old. Growing up, she was considered largely non-verbal, “I pretty much got kicked to the curb in other sports because coaches didn’t understand nor wanted to deal with me,” she recalls. But everything changed…
For many, tennis is just a game. For Paul Armitage, 19 years old, it’s a transformation. What started as a way for him to have fun and engage with peers has turned into something much more—a journey of confidence, skill-building, and leadership. Through ACEing Autism, a program dedicated to providing tennis opportunities for individuals with…
