Autism+ Communities

The Autism+ Program is dedicated to making our communities more accessible for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other disabilities and their families. Through organization-specific Autism Awareness training and ongoing consultation for staff, the Autism+ Program strives to ensure businesses obtain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities.

Through this process, organizations can:

  • Increase their understanding of ASD
  • Make their space and services more accessible
  • Increase diversity of clientele
  • Increase revenue
  • Create a greater sense of belonging for all

If your organization is interested in receiving these services, please email CDD-NMAutismPlus@salud.unm.edu or call 505-272-1852.

These communities have completed the Autism+ Program training:

Albuquerque Museum:  https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum

ABQ Bio Park:  https://www.bioparksociety.org/main/

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central NM: http://www.bgccnm.org/

Children's Grief Center: https://childrensgrief.org/

Healthcare for the Homeless: https://www.abqhch.org/

Music on the Westside: https://www.musiconthewestside.com/

Popejoy Hall: http://popejoypresents.com/

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/spd/riograndenaturecenterstatepark.html

Santa Fe Children's Museum: https://santafechildrensmuseum.org/

UNM Children's Campus for Early Care and Education: https://childcare.unm.edu/index.html

UNM Children's Hospital Child Life Program: https://unmhealth.org/childrens-hospital/services/child-life.html

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/valle_de_oro/