Making a difference in the lives of children and young adults with autism

The HALI® Foundation Mission: We support and provide cutting edge, empirically validated programs that offer hope for fully realized lives to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. We use trauma informed practices to inspire self-integration by empowering each individual to follow their own path towards independence and integration into their community.

 The Goals Of The Creative Arts Services Pilot Project

    Address the immediate impact of trauma of 

    domestic violence on children 

    with autism spectrum disorders

    Help children with autism spectrum disorders develop 

    resiliency in order to minimize long 

    term effects of trauma 

Value Of Creative Arts 

Promotes a comfortable, supportive, and creative environment 

Alternative to verbal communication

Increases social skills and interpersonal relationships

Improves sensory integration

Improves motor skills

Improves cognitive functioning: planning, sequencing, organization, attention span, thought processing,    problem solving, flexibility

Strengthens impulse control and emotional regulation

Increases self esteem

Research confirms art therapy is a proven treatment modality that helps individuals on the Autism Spectrum to comfortably explore and attain increased self- awareness, enhanced communication and self-expression, improved focus and motor skills, and balanced sensory integration.