• CADEF Funded Programs
• Emory Autism Center (EAC)
• Model Classroom

CADEF Funded Programs

CADEF raises funds to support families coping with autism. Most major funding that is provided for autism by government grants and large corporations is designed for research and prevention. These funds do not assist those children and their families who must struggle with the reality of autism on a day-to-day basis. Today, more than ever before,foundations such as CADEF which support services and programs that assist these families are of critical importance.

Funds raised by CADEF go to support many different programs to assist children and families affected by autism.

Emory Autism Center

Since its opening, the EAC has become a national model for diagnosis, family support and innovative treatment as well as a vital source of professional training. Read more »

The Model Classroom

The Model Classroom serves children with autism who cannot participate in a "full inclusion" setting. Read more »

Recent Funding

CADEF recently provided funding to The Lionheart School and The Porter School.