Ella’s Hope Foundation’s mission is to promote autism awareness and support families affected by autism spectrum disorders. We are committed to funding programs and organizations that provide early intervention services and therapies, family support, education, advocacy and opportunities with the purpose of improving the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families. We offer support to organizations that provide services for children with autism and to organizations that conduct research on the causes and effects of autism.
Ella’s Story
Early Intervention
We promote autism awareness and support families affected by autism spectrum disorders. We are committed to funding programs and organizations that provide early intervention services and therapies, family support, education, advocacy and other opportunities.
A glimmer of Hope.
ELLA’S STORY: Ella was diagnosed with PDD NOS at 18 months. At the age of 3 she began receiving EIBI Therapy through the Thompson Center at Mizzou. Showing vast improvements in all aspects of her life Ella no longer receives therapy, is now 7 years old, she is mainstreamed in a regular classroom and tested into the Honors Readers List. Ella will attend Adventure Club this summer before going into the second grade in the fall. Although minimal assistance is still needed, Ella is becoming more and more like a “typical” kiddo on a daily basis.
