This week the Autism Recovery Foundation announced the Fall 2017 BCBA Scholarship awardees. Our BCBA scholarship program supports individuals pursuing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. These students are also committed to becoming qualified practitioners of intensive early intervention behavior therapy for Minnesota children diagnosed with autism.
The Fall 2017 award winners were evaluated on their passion and dedication to serving individuals with autism using applied behavior analysis, their work history and their community service. All awardees were also recommended by professors or employers who currently work with them.
The candidates selected are dedicated to completing the education and training necessary to join the workforce of BCBAs working with children with autism in Minnesota.
The Fall 2017 Awards were granted to:
Kayleigh Bell, Florida Institute of Technology
Steffani Falardeaux, St. Cloud State University
Rachel Gleason, Florida Institute of Technology
Kelsey Klim, St. Cloud State University
Rebecca Knight, St. Cloud State University
Victoria Oliversen, St. Cloud State University
Nicole Rogers, St. Cloud State University
Autism Recovery Foundation awards scholarships two times per year (July 1 and November 1 deadline). For more information on BCBA scholarship applications, visit: http://www.autismrecoveryfoundation.org/services/aba-application
Last Updated: April 12, 2019 by autismr3
2017 Autism Recovery Foundation Annual Report
The Autism Recovery Foundation is pleased to release it’s 2017 annual report. Our annual financial report contains key information about our many programs and projects that help children with autism in Minnesota. You’ll also find feature stories about important and inspiring partners, a quick snapshot of financial performance, listings of our largest donors and the stat that matters most: the number of children you helped us serve last year.
To request a printed copy of our annual report, please contact our office: contact@autismrecoveryfoundation.org
2017-ARF-Annual-ReportLast Updated: June 4, 2018 by autismr3
Autism Recovery Foundation welcomes Jay O’Neill as newest Board Member
Along with incoming board chairperson Tamara Meyer, at the January 10th 2018 board meeting Autism Recovery Foundation was pleased to welcome its newest board member, Jay O’Neill.
In addition to the honor of being the newest Autism Recovery Foundation board member, Jay is President of Autism Treatment Association of Minnesota (ATAM). ATAM is an organization committed to working with the Department of Human Services and other autism providers to improve the quality of services families receive and increase the number of families who are able to access autism services.
You can read Jay’s complete bio in our Meet the Board section of our website.
Interested in joining Jay and the other Autism Recovery Foundation board members? We are currently seeking nominees for open board positions. Interested applicants should email contact@autismrecoveryfoundation.org
Posted: February 6, 2018 by autismr3
RSVP – Pints for A Purpose at Tin Whiskers Brewing Company
Posted: January 24, 2018 by autismr3
Autism Recovery Foundation welcomes Tamara Meyer as Incoming Chairperson
We are pleased to announce that at our January 10th, 2018 meeting, the Autism Recovery Foundation board of directors elected Tamara Meyer as its new Chair. Tammy succeeds Randall Bachman who has served as Chair since March 2008. Mr. Bachman is retiring in January 2018 after years of extensive service in the Minnesota disability community. The board thanks Mr. Bachman for his outstanding leadership and the valuable contributions to our organization over the past decade.
Get to Know Tammy
Tammy Meyer has been an ARF board member for three years, leading the planning committee for the annual “Autism Heroes” event and participating in donor development efforts. She is looking forward to focusing her efforts on growing and developing the ARF board of directors and continuing to expand ARF’s programming. Tammy has been a longtime parent advocate, with extensive volunteer and non-profit experience. She and her family reside in Minneapolis.
Additional officer appointments on the 2018 ARF board of directors include: Kim Schulze, Vice-Chair; John M. Mulligan, Treasurer; Lisa Barsness, Secretary. The board also welcomed new member Jay O’Neill at the January 2018 meeting.
For a complete list of our board of directors, visit our “Meet the Board” page. If you are interested in joining the Autism Recovery Foundation Board of Directors, please send an inquiry email through our website: Contact
Posted: January 9, 2018 by autismr3
ARF Graphics and Letterhead
Logo Files – Email Amy if you need different sizes or formats.
ARF Letterhead
ARF Letterhead
Posted: January 9, 2018 by autismr3
By-Laws & Tax Info
Autism Recovery Bylaws
Strategic Plan Draft, Word 97, 7.25.09
ARF-Tax ID
Posted: January 9, 2018 by autismr3
January 10, 2018 Board Meeting
Meeting Documents for the January 10, 2018 Board Meeting
ARF Board Agenda, 1.10.18
ARF Board Minutes September 20 2017 (Draft – to be approved)
Autism Recovery Foundation Bylaws
ARF Budget Draft for 2018
Pints for A Purpose Postcard
Pints for a Purpose Flyer
Posted: January 9, 2018 by autismr3
Previous Board Meeting Minutes
2017 Board Meeting Minutes
ARF Board Minutes January 11 2017
ARF Board Minutes March 8 2017
ARF Board Minutes May 17 2017
ARF Board Minutes July 12 2017
ARF Board Minutes September 20 2017
Last Updated: August 8, 2017 by autismr3
Fall 2017 BCBA Scholarship Awards Announced
This week the Autism Recovery Foundation announced the Fall 2017 BCBA Scholarship awardees. Our BCBA scholarship program supports individuals pursuing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. These students are also committed to becoming qualified practitioners of intensive early intervention behavior therapy for Minnesota children diagnosed with autism.
The Fall 2017 award winners were evaluated on their passion and dedication to serving individuals with autism using applied behavior analysis, their work history and their community service. All awardees were also recommended by professors or employers who currently work with them.
The candidates selected are dedicated to completing the education and training necessary to join the workforce of BCBAs working with children with autism in Minnesota.
The Fall 2017 Awards were granted to:
Kayleigh Bell, Florida Institute of Technology
Steffani Falardeaux, St. Cloud State University
Rachel Gleason, Florida Institute of Technology
Kelsey Klim, St. Cloud State University
Rebecca Knight, St. Cloud State University
Victoria Oliversen, St. Cloud State University
Nicole Rogers, St. Cloud State University
Autism Recovery Foundation awards scholarships two times per year (July 1 and November 1 deadline). For more information on BCBA scholarship applications, visit: http://www.autismrecoveryfoundation.org/services/aba-application
Last Updated: January 23, 2017 by autismr3
2016 Autism Heroes Video
At our 2016 Autism Heroes reception, the Autism Recovery Foundation honored the front-line staff who go to work each day to make better the lives of children with autism in Minnesota.
These front line staff conduct therapy.
They teach new skills.
But most importantly these autism heroes work in partnership with families through the toughest of times. To honor front line staff, the Autism Recovery Foundation created a short video to share how vital their work is:
Sharing Our “Autism Heroes” Stories
If you have a personal story about one of the many autism heroes among us, we’d love to hear it. Share it on our Facebook page. Or email us at contact@autismrecoveryfoundation.org. It is important that we all recognize the value of these staff and care providers.
How You Can Help
Finally, there is a significant shortage of qualified autism professionals in Minnesota. While we work to recover more children from autism, we need your support to fund more programs to train staff. Click here to donate to Autism Recovery Foundation’s scholarship program to train Minnesota ASD professionals: Ways to Donate