THE ILLINOIS CENTER FOR AUTISM

548 South Ruby Lane, Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208

Believing in the possibilities, not in the limitations...

Dear Friends,

In 2018 the Illinois Center for Autism celebrated its 41st

year of

service to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their

families. Thanks to the dedication of our staff and the support of

our donors and volunteers 2018 was a banner year. We saw an

increase in demand and delivery of services in all 3 of our programs

– Special Day School Program, Adult Services Program, and Client/

Family Support Program. Fortunately, our supporters helped us

rise to the occasion by setting new records at 2 of our special

events – the Light Up The Night Dinner Auction and the Jim Quirk

Memorial Pedal For Autism.

Here is just one of our many success stories from 2018:

One of ICA’s students was profiled in his local newspaper for

starting his own successful lawn care business. This same

student got a part-job in his community in October and is on

track to graduate with a diploma in December. This success is

the result of hard work put in by this student, his family, and

staff from all 3 of our programs over the last 7 years and the

financial support of our donors that make dreams come true.

Currently, the Centers for Disease Control cites the incidence rate

of autism as 1 in 59 children. With demand for services increasing,

we are continually challenged to expand the services we provide in

to the community. We are grateful for the opportunity to steward

this agency with a legacy of making a lasting and positive impact

on our community. With your support we will continue to make

miracles happen everyday.

Sincerely,

Troy Metheney Joy Rick

Executive Director Board Chair

Board of Directors

Joy Rick, Chair

Gary Guthrie, Vice Chair

Donna Mann, Treasurer

Thomas Berry, Secretary

Marion Behrman

Chris Fournie

Robert Gantner

Elijah Gerson

Kathy Hatton

Kristin McMahon

Lynn Morton

Nicholas Pearman

Ron Randle

Debbie Tempel

Hardy Ware

Kelly Wyatt-Biscotti

Mission Statement

Educating and serving

children and adults with

autism to achieve their

highest level of

independence in their

home, school, and

community.

Philosophy

The Illinois Center for

Autism believes that each

individual is unique and

defined by possibilities and

not limitations. Individuals

have the right to education,

training, and services

specifically designed to

meet their needs in the

least restrictive

environment.

A Message from Our Executive Director and Board Chair

Special Day School – 89% of students experienced

fewer mental, emotional and/or behavioral

symptoms compared to prior year.

ICA’s Day School Program served 141 children

ages 3-21 and is approved by the Illinois State

Board of Education. ICA’s Day School Program

provides year-round programing, using a variety

of evidence based practices.

Adult Services – 82% of Clients improved

or maintained their level of

functioning.

ICA’s Adult Services Program served

37 adults with autism and other

related disorders who require structured supports and

vocational skills training. We create an interactive and

engaging atmosphere where learning and growth are fostered.

Client/Family Support Services – 90% of clients

achieved a sense of belonging.

ICA’s Client/Family Support Program provided social

and emotional support and case coordination services

to more than 200 individuals with autism and their

families. These services are provided through

individual and group services to meet individual

needs.

Program Synopsis:

Direct Clients

70%

30%,

Gender

Male

Female

51%44%

3% 3%

Race

Caucasian African American

Hispanic Multi-Racial

2018 Finances

DONATIONS OF $250 OR MORE

1818 Chophouse

A & H Mechanical, Inc.

Jay & Lisa Adams

Daniel & Ellen Adcock

Kent & Dr. Mary Agne

Ed & Donna Akers

Larry & Linda Altmansberger

Ameren

Ameren Illinois

Archford Capital Strategies

Assured Partners

AT & T Employee Giving Auto Spa Car Wash & Auto Spa Express

Paul & Christy Baeske

Jeff & Carol Bair

Margot Bair

Bank of America

Bank of Belleville

The Bank of Edwardsville

Bank of Springfield

Tom & Diana Barnett

Ted & Marion Behrman

Belleville Elks

Beloman

Beltline Dental

Rob Berneking & Kaki Leopold

Robert & Mary Berneking

Thomas & Michelle Berry

The Bike Surgeon

Bisso Insurance Agency

Ev & Carolyn Bovinette

Bovinette Insurance Agency

Boyle Brasher, LLC

Charlie Brennan & KMOX

Kyle & Angela Buhs

Nicholas Buhs

John & Debra Burris

Jack Butterfield

Chris Campo

Carrollton Bank

Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center

Lynn & Lynne Clapp

Clearwave

Collins & Sons Flooring America

Community Kindness, Inc.

Culver's Collinsville

Custom Steel Processing

Tom & Penny Deitz

Delta Dental of Illinois

Steve Dill

Dobb's Tire & Auto

Dr. Leo & Sue Dumstorff

Dr. Joe & Doris Ecker

Grand Encampment

Law Offices of Richard O. Erdmann

Far Oaks Golf Club Father McGivney Catholic High School

FKG Oil-Moto Mart

Kathleen Fleming

Michael Ford

Christine Fournie

Fred and Jane Fournie

Freeark, Harvey & Mendillo, PC

Dr. Randy & Diane Freeman

Randy & Bert Ganim

Robert & Cheryl Gantner

Gateway Motorsports Park

Jerry & Debbie Geasley

Gershman Commercial Real Estate

Elijah Gerson

Joe Glant

Golden State Foods

Keith Graham

Kena Ross-Gray

Woody & Karen Gray Greater St. Louis Baseball Historical Soc.

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, - Russell Scott

Grimm & Gorly Flowers & Gifts

Steve & Joyce Grissom

Gerald & Christine Grodeon

Judy Gullett

Gary & Cindy Guthrie

Phil & Lisa Haas

Hager Companies

Ann Hammer

Holly Hasquin

Kathy Hatton & Larry Lucy

Dave & Stacy Hearst

Hefferman Foundation

Phillip Hess

Adam & Cindy Hill

Brad & Camille Emig-Hill

Jim Holdener

Hollywood Casino

John & Eve Holzemer

Marsha Holzhauer, Attorney at Law

Home Solutions

Jennifer Hoppes

Larry Howenstein, DDS

ics Construction

Imming Insurance

Independent Order of the Odd Fellows

Nicholas & Patricia Jent

Jim's Formal Wear

Jocarno Fund

Bill & Diana Jones

Mary Jordan

Oliver C. Joseph Auto Dealership

Allen & Reggie Kaisor

Kendra Scott

Kids Capes of Courage

James Kilian

Knapp, Ohl & Green

Knights of Columbus #1143

Knights of Columbus #1382

Knights of Columbus #1582

Knights of Columbus #2724

Knights of Columbus #2932

Knights of Columbus #4239

Knights of Columbus #4741

Knights of Columbus #6625

Knights of Columbus #6996

Knights of Columbus #9266

Colette Knobeloch

Roger and Marion Lyons-Koch

Kraus Automotive

Rich & Beth Kwentus

George & Barbara Lanxon

Angela LaQuay

Ken Lenz

Eric Jones, Lids, Inc.

Betty Lindquist

Gary Luttrell Photography

Ellen Madere Madison County Mental Health Board

Madison County Transit Trails

Larry & Donna Mann

Marketplace Magazine

Richard & Peggy Martini

Dr. Jeffrey & Julie Mastroianni

J. T. McDermott Remodeling

Joyce McGuire

Curt & Kristin McMahon

Jimmy & Amanda Meinen

Troy & Stacey Metheney Metro East Parks & Recreation District

Virginia Moeller

Andrew Morgan

Karen Morton

Michael & Lynn Morton

Lindy Murray

Dr. Cathy Nelson

Network for Good

Mrs. Patricia Newsome

Padgett Building & Remodeling

The Pain Center Family

Steve Parrish & Kelly Wyatt-Bisciotti

Pasta Fare

Nicholas Pearman

Pedro's Planet

Permobil-Roho

John Petterchak

Pfizer Foundation

Prairie Farms Dairy

Preferred Medical Services, Inc.

Lisa Pretto

PRP Wine International Women's Aux. of the Quail Restoration Assoc.

Mary Quigg

Untress & Javonda Quinn

Mike & Judith Quirk

Nancy Rahn

Ron & Sherry Randle

Joan Reuter

Edward & Joy Rick

Herb & Nancy Roach

Sandra Rodenberg

Gordon Roewe & Mary Reuter

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Rohwedder

Na'im & Kena Ross-Gray

Karey & Laura Sadler

Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard, PC

Schweitzer Engineering

Scott Credit Union

Jack & Mickey Scoville

Jim & Debbie Shay

Shay Roofing

Sontaya Sherrell Tom Sipula, Golf Professional, St. Clair Country Club

SLD Enterprise, LLC

St. Clair County Mental Health Board

St. Louis Bworks

Dave & Kelly Stelmach

Bob Stewart

Joann Storment

Dan & Karen Strobo

Mia Stroter

Patricia Sullivan

SumnerOne Datamax

Supply Concepts, Inc.

Edward & Susan Szekely

Stephen Szewczyk

Jeff & Pat Taylor

Todd & Mary Taylor

Carl & Debbie Tempel, Sr.

J. W. Terrill

Thermodyne, Inc.

Russell & Patricia Thomas

Thrivent Financial

The Illinois Autism Development Center

Jim & Shelly Trucano

TRUIST

U. S. Bank

United Way of Greater Atlanta

United Way of Greater St. Louis

United Way-Southwest Illinois Division

United Way-Tri-Cities Area Division

Vertical Performance

Todd & Kim Vonderheide

Walt Disney World Co.

Hardy Ware

Tim Warner, Fin. Cons.-Merrill Lynch

Watson's Office City

Sharon Webb

Josh Weber

Wells Fargo

Kimberly White

Jimmy & Diane Wilds

Kate Wondolowski

Glenda Wyatt

The Illinois Center for Autism

618.398.7500 phone www.illinoiscenterforautism.org 618.394.9869 fax

ACCEPT. LOVE. UNDERSTAND.

Carol A. Madison Campus Belleville Campus Pasta Fare

548 S. Ruby Lane 1306 Wabash Ave. 5900 N. Illinois St.

Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Belleville, IL 62220 Fairview Heights, IL 62208