Exceed, Empowering Adults with Disabilities

Join us this Saturday June 6th, for Inland Regional Center’s Spring Fling from 10am-1pm!

Join us tomorrow at the Empowering Abilities Resource Fair 9am-1pm at Lazy Creek Recreation Center, Menifee!

THANK YOU Soboba Foundation for selecting EXCEED as a recipient of $10,000 from the Soboba Foundation Charity Golf Tournament!

We are incredibly grateful for your support and commitment to strengthening the Hemet/San Jacinto community. This generous contribution will directly support our Art in the Park project and help us continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with disabilities!

What is autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how individuals interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life.

Individuals with ASD often have:
● Difficulty with social communication and interaction with other people
● Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors
● Symptoms that affect their ability to function in school, work, and other areas of life

Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because individuals with autism have a range of characteristics, needs, strengths, and challenges.
Individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexes, and economic backgrounds can be diagnosed with ASD.
Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatments,services, and supports can improve an individual’s health, well-being, and daily functioning.

What is autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life.

According to the DSM-5, a guide that health care providers use to diagnose mental and developmental disorders, people with ASD often have:
● Difficulty with social communication and interaction with other people
● Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors
● Symptoms that affect their ability to function in school, work, and other areas of life

Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because people with autism have a range of characteristics, needs, strengths, and challenges.
People of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexes, and economic backgrounds can be diagnosed with ASD. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatments, services, and supports can improve a person’s health, well-being, and daily functioning.

April is Autism Acceptance Month! This month, and every month, it about more than awareness. It’s about acceptance, inclusion, and celebrating the diversity of minds that make our world richer. Autistic individuals bring unique perspectives, creativity, and strengths that deserve to be recognized and valued! Let’s listen, learn, and support, in ways that truly matter!