Help Families Make Memories.
Help Adolescents with Autism Build Friendships.
Help Autistic Adults Prosper Where They Live, Work & Play.
Help our Community Become More Welcoming.
Mission
AAP's mission is to improve the quality of life of persons with autism and their families through education, advocacy, and support, thereby enabling them to be an integral part of the community.
Our work encourages inclusive environments where individuals with autism live, work, learn, and play.
Programs & Services
A-Team | An after-school program for adolescents on the spectrum to practice skills, make friends, and have fun.
COMPASS Training + Consultation | Customized training and consultations to advance inclusion practices for local venues, businesses, first responders, or community groups. AAP provides sensory kits to many organizations in the community.
Making Memories events | Enriching, sensory-friendly experiences for families looking to connect with the autism community and enjoy Omaha's best venues, including the zoo and children's museum.
Project Lifesaver | Provides wearable technology to autistic individuals that wander/elope to assist Omaha Police Department with successful reunification.
Prosper Academy | Skill-focused classes that foster independence and autonomy for autistic adults.
Prosper Community | Creating social opportunities to connect and build community for young adults and adults with autism.
Prosper Workforce Services | A workforce program serving job seekers and employers to build inclusive workplaces that maximize the strengths of autistic employees.
- 5,000+ participated in the Making Memories events in 2024.
- 1 in 36 children are being diagnosed with autism. That's nearly 3% of the population.
- More than 85-90% of autistic young adults are unemployed or underemployed after high school.