2025-10-22T15:31:07-07:00 2024-12-31 202850969 FITZPATRICK & TUCKER INC 4040 MOORPARK AVE STE 112 SAN JOSE CA 95117 990EZ 2024-01-01 830665732 National Council On Severe Autism NATI 4083141655 PO Box 26853 San Jose CA 95159 Jill Escher President 2025-10-22 true true Kathleen Fitzpatrick P00448977 4082495300 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X ncsautism.org X X 154190 X 137151 8490 8549 0 0 0 0 154190 1000 86437 200 28157 115794 38396 212466 250862 212466 250862 212466 250862 212466 250862 TO PURSUE RECOGNITION, POLICY AND SOLUTIONS FOR THE SURGING POPULATION OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS AFFECTED BY SEVERE FORMS OF AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS Recognition & Awareness: In 2024, the National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA) significantly expanded its national reach and engagement through strategic digital communications and infrastructure investment. NCSA delivered 149,358 newsletters to subscribers nationwide, amplifying information and advocacy on issues affecting individuals and families impacted by severe autism. On Facebook, NCSA achieved a net gain of 4,031 followers (+20.2%) with 83.9% of growth driven by the launch of regular Reels after adding a Digital Content Creator. Total followers at year-end reached 19,002. On YouTube, NCSA published 22 videos, generating 43,100 views (+14% over 2023), 568,590 impressions, and 652 new subscribers (+8%), for 1,715 total subscribers at year-end. NCSA also invested in media relations and video collection software, enabling families to share personal stories on critical issues including crisis care, housing, and caregiver support. 54570 Policy and Advocacy: In 2024, NCSA strengthened its policy infrastructure and expanded its National Grassroots Network (NGN) to 25 state chapters, doubling overall membership. NCSA hired its first Policy Director in February and promoted her to Executive Director in July, increasing leadership capacity and strategic focus. The NGN held monthly meetings for state chairs to address national issues, while state chapters convened virtually to discuss state-specific priorities. NCSA invested in advocacy affairs software, enabling families to easily contact their federal and state officials. Hundreds of families submitted public comments to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee on caregiver support and to the Federal Register opposing the elimination of 14(c) certificates. NCSA also partnered with the Autism Science Foundation to fund a nationwide professional poll to guide its policy strategy for amending the Autism CARES Act, which was reauthorized in December 2024. The organization began planning for its inaugural D.C. Fly-In, scheduled for spring 2025, to advance federal policy priorities. 38934 Solutions & Resources: In 2024, NCSA expanded access to practical solutions for individuals with severe autism and their families through strategic partnerships and education. NCSA partnered with the Linked Autism Safety Project to connect state grassroots chairs with subject matter experts to build collaborative partnerships with first responders and autism community members. NCSA also partnered with the Rideshare Safety Partition to provide vehicle partitions to three families, enabling safe transportation to treatment appointments during episodes of aggression. NCSA hosted 14 webinars on topics including crisis stabilization, biopsychosocial approaches to autism care, social media discourse, psychiatric treatments for autism, and specialized educational settings for students with profound autism. 11098 104602 Jill Escher President 15.00 0 Amy Lutz Vice President 5.00 0 Gloria Satriale Secretary 3.00 0 Denise Lombardi Treasurer 3.00 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false CA JILL ESCHER PO BOX 26853 SAN JOSE CA 95159 4083141655 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 48438 37813 93030 148876 137151 465308 8490 8490 0 0 0 48438 37813 93030 148876 145641 473798 0 0 473798 8549 8549 0 8549 8549 0 0 48438 37813 93030 148876 154190 482347 0.98230 1.00000 0.01770 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Other Expenses.1005 Travel $971 Other Expenses.1012 Insurance $1390 Other Expenses.1 Software & Apps $21869 Other Expenses.2 TELEPHONE $2453 Other Expenses.3 WEBSITE $766 Other Expenses.4 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS $370 Other Expenses.5 Merchant Account Fees $243 Other Expenses.7 Licenses & Permits $95