Services Provided By Somali American Autism Foundation:

Parent Support Groups (moms and dads)
Advocacy and Awareness
Training for parents and professionals
Online Support to answer questions and concerns
Link and Connect Somali parents to all available services and lay the foundation for specific research on why autism seems so high among American children born to Somali parents from Somalia

Resources:
Autism Society of Minnesota - Jane 651-647-1083, regarding information and referrals in Minnesota
Autism Speaks - 1888-288-4762, regarding general autism information in the country
Celebrate the Spectrum - Anne Harrington, 612-735-4332, regarding evaluations and consultation
Pacer - Hassan Samantar 952-838-1334, regarding school issues including IEP
Fraser - 612-331-9413, regarding medical evaluations, autism day school and other services
A Chance To Grow - 612-789-1236, speech, occupational and physical therapy, vision and PCA services
Courage Center - 763-588-0811, speech, occupational, feeding and sensory therapy and other services

Books and Videos We Recommend:
Autism Treatment Guide Book by Elizabeth King Gerlach
Children with Starving Brains Book by Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless
The Autism Source Book by Fred R. Volkmar, MD
Promising Practices DVD thru school districts or Phil Sievers at Minnesota Department of Education

Helpful Videos! By Balahdan Television which airs in Mpls and Suburban cities of MN W/Ahmed: