Meeting the unique needs of kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder is Noble’s specialty.

Noble has always served people with autism — approximately 70% of the kids in our summer camps have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is called a spectrum disorder to reflect the
range of symptoms experienced. Today, over 1 million Americans live with ASD, it's four times more common in boys than girls, and Indiana is 4th in the nation for the prevalence of persons with ASD.

April is Autism Awareness Month, so Noble and Autism Society of Indiana are partnering on a number of family-friendly events. Please plan to join us! To learn more, click here. 

We've also launched several new initiatives in the past year, including:

• Central Indiana Autism Support Group will meet:
  Wednesday, April 18
  6 - 8 pm
  Noble North (12220 Hancock St, Carmel)
  Refreshments and childcare provided. Check out Facebook!
   
• Sibshops for siblings of children with disabilities will meet:
  Saturday, June 9
  10 am - 1:30 pm
  Easter Seals Crossroads (4740 Kingsway Dr)
  Activities will be provided for kids 4 -7 years old, and 8 - 13 years old.
  Email Autism Coordinator Molly Lang for more information.
   
• Go with the Flow Yoga classes for teens will be held:
  Tuesdays, April 10 - May 15
  5 - 6:30 pm
  Noble North (12220 Hancock St, Carmel).
  RSVP here.
   
• Social Skills Autism Summer Camp
  This year's camp for kids 7 - 12 will be held:
  July 30 - August 3
  9 am - 3:30 pm
  East 91st Street Christian Church
  6049 E. 91st Street
  Space is limited so register today!
  
  Noble’s Autism Services are designed to:

• Help children with ASD increase their social, educational, behavioral, fine and gross motor skills.
• Teach caregivers how to help children increase skill levels.
• Provide support to parents, siblings and caregivers.
• Engage children in fun activities, which serve as learning tools.

ASD is the most increasingly diagnosed developmental disability, affecting 1 in 91 Hoosier births. Diagnosis has increased 600% over the past 20 years, which may be due to differences in definition, increased awareness, better education of physicians and improved earlier diagnosis.

Watch for more Noble services tailored to the needs of people with autism coming soon!