Georgia Autism Center

Autism has touched my life in so many ways, both professionally and personally. I am so fortunate to have a career that I love and passionate about. I also have had the opportunity to meet amazing professionals along the way and feel supported by so many. It takes a village. We work together to utilize our knowledge, skills, love, and compassion to assist our clients and their families to continue to develop, mature, and fulfill their potential; thrive in their home, community, and educational settings; and provide families with the emotional support they need as they face challenges along the way. We take it one day at a time. ~ Dr. Jaymie Fox #autism #autismawareness www.georgiaautismcenter.com

Putting the pieces together, being a source of support, and making sure my families know exactly what is needed to help their child and family are so important to me. Instilling hope and showing through my actions that I'm in their corner and I hear them means everything to me. Working with children with ASD is a unique experience that I love more and more every day. ~ Dr. April Coleman #autism #autismawareness www.georgiaautismcenter.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM OUR GAC FAMILY TO YOURS!

From all of us at GAC, we appreciate everyone one of you for supporting us and for every family we have served. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

WE ARE REOPENING!!! Monday May 11th. If your child has a testing appointment that has not been rescheduled, and you would like to reschedule, please email Dr. Coleman at [email protected]. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please go to our website wwww.georgiaautismcenter.com and book an appointment. We are happy to help you! Please continue to be safe!

We hope you and your families are doing well! GAC will remain closed through the end of April to remain in compliance with the shelter in place order. If you need to reach us, please feel free to message us here or via email at [email protected].

In response to COVID-19, GAC will be closed beginning March 30, 2020 and will tentatively reopen on April 13, 2020.In response to COVID-19, GAC will be closed beginning March 30, 2020 and will tentatively reopen on April 13, 2020.

Given the current state of our country and the increases in COVID19 cases within the United States, we are aware of how this is affecting all of us and our families. If you have an upcoming appointment at GAC, please keep in mind that if you have traveled outside of the country or you or anyone within your household is experiencing any symptoms of COVID19, including fever, coughing, and shortness of breath, we are asking that you cancel your appointment and reschedule at a la...ter time in order to protect us as providers, our staff, and any other families that are within our office during the week. At this time, health and safety is of utmost priority. Please know that you will not be charged any last minute cancellation fees should this be the case for your family. If you are planning to attend your appointment, please know that we are taking extra precautions within our office to ensure the safety of everyone. This includes requiring any of our employees to stay at home if they are sick and experiencing acute respiratory symptoms and not returning until until they are free of fever, signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines. We are also making sure healthy employees (including us as providers) are washing and sanitizing our hands before and after sessions with families, sanitizing and wiping down testing materials, tables, chairs, and other items within the testing room before and after each appointment, limiting the amount of people within our waiting areas, and requiring everyone who enters the office to wash their hands and sanitize and also to do the same before exiting. If anyone comes for an appointment (including any accompanying family member who is not being seen), who appears ill, we will be asking them to leave immediately and to reschedule for a later time in order to prevent the spread of any germs within the office. Please take care during this stressful and uncertain time and do not hesitate to reach out to us should you have any questions or concerns.

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URGENT: Valued GAC clients, our phone lines are currently down. Please visit our website to schedule an appointment or email us at [email protected] with other inquiries. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Santa welcomes people of all ages and abilities! Autism Speaks is partnering with Cherry Hill Programs again this holiday season to provide sensory-friendly Santa Experiences for families. Here's the list of Atlanta locations from Autism Speaks!

Check out these valuable resources on Autism, its signs and why early intervention is critical. #autism

The Georgia Race for Autism and Fall Festival is tomorrow October 5th at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds! The race supports SPECTRUM Autism Support Group in providing camps and clubs for those impacted by autism in our community.You can find more information on the following website: https://georgiaraceforautism.com/fall-festival. There will be lots of fun and activities for the entire family! We hope to see you there!

Is your child already diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Are you pregnant or planning to get pregnant and wondering what the risk of ASD will be in your baby? The risk of an ASD in your newborn is increased when they have a first-degree relative diagnosed with autism. The Lurie Center is conducting a multicenter study to understand the many factors that contribute to the development of Autism Spectrum Disorders. A major aim of the study is to identify biomarker... predictors (in the blood, stool, urine or saliva) of ASD in at-risk infants. Newborns and infants who have a first-degree relative (sibling) with diagnosed ASD are eligible to participate. The study involves the collection of blood, stool, urine and saliva samples from your infant over a three-year period. For more information, visit the GEMMA website or contact Sammy Devane at (617) 643-6918.

Our very own Dr. April Coleman is featured in Voyage ATL as a hidden gem within Metro Atlanta.

It is commonly known and accepted that Executive Functioning is integral to adults in every realm of life, from work to relationships, but these skills develop from childhood and require time and support. How can you support a child who struggles with Executive Functioning? Here's our guide.

If your online assessment is positive for ASD, what's next? Here are some additional video resources from Baby Navigator. If you have additional questions, reach out. Georgia Autism Center is here to help. #autism #autismawareness www.georgiaautismcenter.com

Many families that include a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may experience restrictive eating habits such as limited foods and ritualistic mealtime routines. Did you know there are strategies that can be employed by the family to help your child increase their food repertoire, and can even make mealtime a fun, engaging family experience! Here’s how!