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Our Mission Statement
Families for Effective Autism Treatment ? North Texas (FEAT-NT) is a non-profit organization of parents and concerned professionals dedicated to providing Education, Advocacy, and Support for children with autism and their families.
Parents must be objective and critical when considering autism treatments and claims made on treatment outcomes. We are dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting parents in this critical endeavor. We recognize the unique ways autism affects individual children and similarly support individualized treatment programs that:
Uphold safety and respect for the child with autism;
Provide scientific evidence supporting treatment outcomes;
Provide evidence characterized by demonstration, objectivity, direct measurement, comparability with alternative treatments, scientifically controlled research, and clinical and/or educational significance.
FEAT-NT specifically advocates for families pursuing Intensive Behavioral Intervention (IBI) based on the methods and principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis. To date, IBI is the most successfully, scientifically validated treatment methodology providing significant improvement and possible restoration of intellectual and educational functioning in children with autism. FEAT-NT may support other scientifically validated methodologies if and when they become available.
Due to many factors, most children with autism in North Texas do not receive effective treatment at the required intensity. Therefore FEAT-NT is working to see that all families facing autism get the information and support they need. We hold open-to-all meetings featuring the most respected IBI professionals in the metroplex. We publish an informative newsletter. We provide new parent information packages and workshops, a website, and seminars to professionals in medicine and education.
Education, Advocacy, Support
Scientific Effective Intervention
Annual Goals
In accordance with the FEAT-NT mission, and as established by the FEAT-NT board, the following is a description of our year 2008 goals:
Ongoing FEAT-North Texas Activities
Newsletter Publication
Web site
Program Meetings and Workshops
Conferences
ABCs of ABA Beginner Workshops
Presentations for Professionals
Parent Information Phone Line (Hotline Operations)
New Parent and Physician Autism Information Guide
Raise Autism Awareness
Apples for Autism April Awareness Campaign
Goals for 2008
Continue all on-going activities described above
Presence at community autism events
Development of professional advisory board
Fundraising events
Expand links to/from web site
Establish support group meetings for families and siblings
Raise funds for a facility to better support the autism community Expand board representation to include all areas of North Texas
Assist formation of other FEAT chapters in Texas
Fill newly established seats on the board
Establish school/education committee
Consider the formation of a political action committee
Board Member Personal Conduct Goals
To maintain positive working relationships with all those working with individuals with autism
To be professional and respectful of others with differing views on treatment while maintaining the integrity of our belief in intense, early behavioral intervention
To encourage participation in FEAT North Texas from related professionals, family members and other concerned parties
To encourage parents of autistic children to seek intense treatment and to assist them in the difficulties in so doing
Brochure
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How does FEAT-NT support and help the autism community?
How does FEAT-NT support and help the autism community?
Conferences and Workshops
FEAT-NT works with professionals to bring Applied Behavioral Analysis Conferences to North Texas on a regular basis.
ABCs of ABA and Other Workshops
This workshop is an free of charge introduction to Applied Behavioral Analysis. It is presented by local consultants in ABA . It is appropriate for parents, therapists, educators and other interested parties. We hold other on-going scheduled meetings open to all interested persons also free of charge. Topics related to applied behavioral analysis. Speakers include professionals, parents, and family members.|
Parents to Professionals Educational Workshops
FEAT-NT presents seminars to professionals from a parent perspective in all related fields to further their understanding of applied behavioral analysis and the importance of early and effective intervention for individuals with autism.
For more information on events contact featntevents05@charter.net
FEAT-NT Newsletter
The newsletter is printed quarterly and contains information about FEAT-NT events, applied behavioral analysis, conference news, and more. Coordinator-Laurie Snyder
Website
The FEAT-NT Website contains updated information concerning FEAT North Texas events, applied behavioral analysis, the FEAT North Texas Newsletter and more. (www.FEATNT.org)
Membership Support
Basic membership of FEAT-NT is open to all free of charge
Members are added to our membership database with over 2000 individuals in the autism community
Notification of FEAT-NT autism events and other important autism information
Quarterly newsletter and other reminders provided by email or by postal mail
Membership Sponsored Support
Sponsored membership provides additional services to FEAT-NT Members for a nominal annual fee
Access to online database of parents and professionals looking to work together in a therapeutic setting
Additional autism articles and resources online
20% off all seminars and workshops not free of charge provided throughout the year
Community Advocacy, Awareness and Support
FEAT-NT is active in autism advocacy issues and awareness within the community. We hold alliances with various organizations within the autism community and share in autism causes in whatever way we can.
PARENT INFORMATION PHONE LINE ? Call (817)919-2228
Our Board Members
FEAT-NT Executive Board
President
Laurie Snyder
featnorthtexasautism@hotmail.com
Vice President
Jim Stoutjesdyk
214-808-8984 cell
Treasurer
Gretchen Purnell
Secretary
Jackie Mijol
Director of Community Outreach
Mika Bradford
FEAT-NT Board Members
Melinda Needs
Amy Massoletti
Madalyn Cano
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Richland Hills, TX 76180
817-919-2228
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