Walk for Autism Virginia

Why The Walk?

The Walk for Autism-Virginia was started out of frustration and determination. My husband and I were struggling to afford therapies for our two sons. We checked into all of the area agencies to see if there was funding available to help us and found there was nothing. So I knew there must be more parents like us out there. I did some research and found a wonderful woman who had started a walk in another state. With her help and the help of some other determined parents of children with autism, we had our first Walk for Autism-Virginia, in a small community in Prince William County in October 2005. The money raised goes to help area families pay for therapy for children with autism. I am very proud of our walk and how it has grown over the years and am so happy that it is making a difference in the lives of children with autism.

Paula Emerson
Founder of Walk for Autism-Virginia

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Our Mission

This Autism Walk/5K Run and community resource fair will help raise awareness about the increasing frequency of autism and raise funds to help local families pay for autism treatments in the form of mini-grants. These grants are awarded to families dealing with the financial burden of autism. ASNV is a non-profit organization that provides information and referrals to families affected by autism spectrum disorders in Northern Virginia. Our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders and to support every family in need.