Autism Deaf Empowerment Advocacy Foundation Inc. (ADEAF) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 2015 by Delores Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was motivated to be the founder of ADEAF as a result of the challenges she faced with finding resources to support the inclusion of her daughter into the local community. Her desire was to create a network of compassionate and understanding professionals to support families of children with Autism and related disabilities. Our specialists collaborate with each other to provide top-notch care as well as to inform, support, and empower families.
At the Autism Deaf Empowerment Advocacy Foundation Inc. (ADEAF) our goal is to provide frequent and intensive Applied Behavior Analysis services using the most current research available. Our ultimate goal is to have our clients access the environment in new and beneficial ways. To that end, our scientifically-based practices stimulate and develop new behavioral thresholds and capabilities for individuals with Autism and related disabilities. At our main office location and at various community locations we provide on-going family support and outreach through regularly scheduled trainings led by our parent education team.
These sessions focus on basic ABA principles and tactics as well as address the priority needs of our families. Examples of some of the trainings offered include: sign language classes, social skills, toilet training, eating issues, sleeping problems, and family outings. Additionally, we conduct one-on-one family meetings quarterly to inform parents of the progress their child has made and develop goals for future growth for the child.