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"Autism is not a tragedy. Ignorance is a tragedy."

-Kim Stagliano

Our Mission

To promote avid awareness of behaviors of individuals that are neurodivergent, and the understanding of how to be respectful and accommodating to all individuals with special needs. This mission defines our goals, program objectives, and shapes our budget.

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About Us

The Lincolnshire Autism Awareness Project (LAAP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to speaking at local educational institutions and developing extensively researched content, all to fill the gaps of knowledge in society on topics of neurodivergence. This education strives to eliminate the misconceptions surrounding special needs that create stigma and oppressive behavior, engaging with our community to make it happen.

By The Numbers

5000+

The total population of students spoken to by LAAP across several education-based events.

6000+

LAAP's total social media engagement across all platforms.

300+

The total number of sensory toys LAAP has donated to low income special needs schooling environments and distributed in educational activities.

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Updates

What LAAP has been up to in recent times, on a regular event to event basis!

Research Content

Our various educational resources, providing insight on the aspects of neurodivergence you may not think about every day.

Social Impact

The various references we have for our previous work, as well as our goals to push a positive community impact forward.

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