Mission:
Our mission is to use education, sports and the arts as avenues to enrich the lives of and bridge the gap between children, teens and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, special needs, their families and the community in which we live.

Services:
The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development provides free education and safety programs, events and initiatives to Brevard County families (and beyond) touched by autism spectrum disorders and other special needs since 2015. Our current programs include Speak Through Sports, Speak Through Arts, Speak Through Education, as well as Bullying Prevention and safety initiatives. We host a monthly mom's group, Hey Mama! as a place for connection, networking, education, respite and self-care with light refreshments, speakers and giveaways. Our Be a Buddy initiative connects students, volunteers, local businesses and professionals with the families we serve, to help raise awareness and increase understanding and acceptance in our community. The 8th Annual #BeABuddy5K and Family Health and Fitness Expo is Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at Space Coast Field of Dreams with an 8am race start. Swimming on the Spectrum is a program offered each Summer to teach swimming safety and basic swim/float techniques to youth with autism and special needs at high risk for drowning. We share safety information provided by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and provide free Scent Evidence Scent Kits to Brevard County residents impacted by autism, special needs, and memory disorders at high risk for wandering/elopement. Please visit us on Facebook for the latest program/events and registration links or contact us by email to be added to our email list for updates and newsletters.

Serving families in Brevard County, FL