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Autism Family Network (AFN) is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization located in Lincoln, Nebraska, which was founded in 2006 with a passion, love, and desire to help families who have children with autism. read more
Autism Family Network (AFN) is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization located in Lincoln, Nebraska, which was founded in 2006 with a passion, love, and desire to help families who have children with autism. read more
Calendar Highlights
<<< May 14th, Tuesday >>>AFN and LPS are sponsoring a workshop addressing challenging behaviors and IEP planning. Hawthorn Building, 300 South 48th Lincoln, 6:30p - 8:30p
<<< June 1 - July 13 Saturdays >>>Homer's Heroes Baseball League, Sponsored by Lincoln Optimist Clubs of Lincoln. Ages 5 - 17. Games are played 9:30a - 10:30a each Saturday, Lewis Fields across from Lincoln High School. Click here to register for this event.--- Click here for more information.
HOMER'S HEROES BASEBALL was founded in 1992, when the Optimist Clubs of Lincoln began providing boys and girls with a wide range of disabilities the opportunity to experience the fun and emotional development of playing in an organized baseball league.
HOMER'S HEROES BASEBALL was founded in 1992, when the Optimist Clubs of Lincoln began providing boys and girls with a wide range of disabilities the opportunity to experience the fun and emotional development of playing in an organized baseball league.
<<< June 22nd, Saturday >>>Join the O.N.E. Coalition, and Autism Family Network for a FREE evening of swimming for the whole family at Star City Shores, 8:30p - 10:00p.
<<< July 19th, Friday >>>Join the O.N.E. Coalition, and Autism Family Network for a FREE evening of swimming for the whole family at Star City Shores, 8:30p - 10:00p.
<<< September 28th, Saturday>>>Walk For Autism Speaks, Haymarket Park Lincoln NE.More Information Coming.
Autism Family Network, P.O. Box 67053 Lincoln, NE 68506
NEWS, EVENTS and RESOURCES
Be sure to check out our current Newsletter for activities available this summer.
View KOLN/KGIN Blue at the Zoo News Report
CNN Explains: Asperger's
View KOLN/KGIN Autism Awareness Reports
View KLKN Autism Report
List of Resources
Information on ARC of Lincoln Mentoring program
*** AFN and LPS Workshop *** Tuesday May 14th, 6:30p - 8:30p. Workshop addressing challenging behaviors and IEP planning. Hawthorn Building, 300 South 48th Lincoln.
If you need help finding a resource, or would like to be added to our Email list, please email us at afnlincoln@aol.com.
2012 Autism Float, Nebraska City
PHOTOS
View Photos of Light It Up Blue 2013
View Photos of Walk Now For Autism Speaks 2012
PEERS Social Skills Group
Offered at Bryan LGH Medical Center West. Munroe-Meyer Institute will be offering a 14 week social skills training group for adolescents with ASD's and their families. Social Skills training groups will be offered 3 times per calendar year. Information on the upcoming group is offered below. Referrals and further questions can be directed to Jennifer Schrage at (402) 559-6413, or jennifer.schrage@unmc.edu
