When our son was diagnosed with autism in the summer of 1993, we were devastated.  Only months before we had a beautiful, perfect 15 month old boy.  He was happy, healthy, and growing normally.  Suddenly, over a period of about eight weeks, everything changed.  Max started to rapidly develop what we now know to be the classic symptoms of autism.  We were confused and frightened.  We ran from one doctor to another, and went through every test, evaluation, consultation, and observation we could find.  We frantically searched for information. We found little.
     For the next two years, we spent a small fortune, in a hit or miss process, ordering books from publishers and obscure, far-away book stores.  Often we'd receive what we now refer to as "the gloom and doom works", and we missed dozens of good informative books that were available.
     To help ease the struggle for the many families that will follow,
we have established....

The John Maxwell Biasco Foundation
For Children with Autism
Improving the lives of individuals with Autism and
related developmental disabilities, by educating and supporting the
parents and professionals who care for them.

    
     We are sincerely thankful to so many people for all the support during the establishment of our foundation and the opening of our resource center.  We especially thank these groups, who have consistently gone above and beyond when we've asked for help:

Naples Community Healthcare/Briggs Resource Center is housing and staffing our Center.  We are paying no overhead, which allows our funds to be spent entirely on books, education and autism awareness, as they should be!

The Membership of The Moorings Presbyterian Church of Naples has provided endless labor, funding and emotional support.  The church has sponsored many major fundraisers and continues to be instrumental in the planning and implementation of this project.

To volunteer, donate, or for more information in the Southwest Florida area:

The John Maxwell Biasco Foundation of Southwest Florida
15389 Royal Fern Lane North
Naples, Florida 34110
(239) 596-1485
E-mail: foundationpresident@maxie.org
 

To volunteer, donate, or for more information in the North Florida,
or for National issues:

The John Maxwell Biasco Foundation For Children With Autism
5030 Mandavilla Blvd.
Gulf Breeze, FL  32563
(850) 932-6079
E-mail: info@maxie.org