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The Autism Sports Foundation creates a safe, evidence-based space where neurodivergent youth create friendships, build confidence, and improve social communication skills.
Through structured athletic movement and sports, we engage and enhance motor coordination, speed up communication processing, improve active listening, and build essential perspective-taking abilities. By translating the science of exercise and brain connectivity into fun, team-based play, we help every child find their stride both on and off the field
Autism Sports Foundation creates inclusive, structured team-sports experiences where neurodivergent children can build confidence, strengthen communication skills, develop coordination, and experience the power of belonging.
Our mission is to create a safe, collaborative space where children with autism build friendships and vital communication skills through team sports partnered with community youth leaders and grounded in real science.
We envision a future where neurodivergent athletes fully access the transformative power of sport: leveraging fast-paced physical movement and interactive play to strengthen neural pathways and cognitive connectivity, while fostering self-confidence, teamwork, and meaningful social connection
Help us reach the next child. Contact us today (123) 456 – 789
Our approach isn’t new; it’s proven. ASF’s model traces back to a comprehensive 2016 pilot study showing that team sports in supportive, natural settings meaningfully improve balance, coordination, language development, social communication, and peer relationships. Participants from that original cohort have gone on to real academic and athletic success, and we’re now formalizing that evidence through ongoing clinical research.
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Interested in starting a chapter at your school or community? Contact us today: (123) 456 – 789
Our impact shows up in every session in the friendships formed, the skills built, and the confidence gained. Here’s where we stand today.
Your monthly gift of $ 36 helps fund the coaching, therapy support, and safe spaces that make every session possible.
A future where neurodivergence is never a barrier to athletic participation, and every child can build confidence, teamwork, and friendship through play.
To create a safe, collaborative space where children with autism build friendships and improve social communication and vital life skills through team sports — in partnership with community youth leaders, and validated through ongoing research.
As ASF grows, we’re investing in the next phase of support for our players, families, and volunteers. Every donation moves us closer to these goals.
Every session is a chance for a child to belong. Help us create more of these moments. Donate today.
We accept credit/debit card, ACH/bank transfer, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, and Google Pay — including donor-advised fund (DAF) gifts via ACH.
Simply click "Donate Now" from any page, choose a one-time or recurring gift, and complete checkout through our secure payment platform. You'll receive an automatic tax receipt for your records.
We welcome college students, high-school students, coaches, and professionals. Reach out through our Contact Us page and our team will follow up with next steps.
ASF is a registered 501(c)(3) (EIN 39‑4218284) governed by an engaged volunteer board of directors, using modern nonprofit management practices to ensure funds are used efficiently and responsibly.
We partner directly with local universities and youth leaders to run chapters at UCSD, SDSU, and UC Berkeley, continually expanding professional support and volunteer training as we grow.
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We’re dedicated to helping children with autism build confidence, develop skills, and discover joy through sports.
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