About Us
Creating an inclusive Arts Community
Arts for Autism provides creative arts therapies, scholarships, and professional training to support the autism community throughout South Florida. Our programs serve individuals of all ages, from early intervention through adulthood, while also offering resources for parents and caregivers. Through initiatives such as Spectrum Dance Therapy, we create inclusive, engaging spaces where individuals on the autism spectrum can grow, express themselves, and thrive through the arts.
Our Story
Arts for Autism began in 2013 as a small business called Spectrum Dance Therapy. What started as classes held in a therapy clinic in Miami Lakes soon grew, traveling to studios across Miami-Dade and Broward counties to reach more families. In 2014, founder Dr. Audrey Amadeo recognized the growing impact of the program and made the decision to transform Spectrum Dance Therapy into a nonprofit organization. With the establishment of the Arts for Autism Foundation as a 501(c)(3), donations made it possible to fund scholarships—first one, then three, then ten, and now more than 40 scholarships each term.
In 2021, Arts for Autism partnered with the Town of Miami Lakes to offer free Spectrum Dance Therapy classes to the community. As interest and participation grew, so did our programming. Over the years, the Arts for Autism Foundation has proudly provided scholarships for dance, music, yoga, gymnastics, and summer camp programs, expanding access to the arts and movement for individuals with autism and their families.
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