Florida State University Early Childhood Austim Program (ECAP) will be hosting their 11th Annual Auction for Autism Awareness, 5:30 p.m. CT, Friday, April 7, 2023 in the FSU PC St. Joe Community Foundation Lecture Hall. Proceeds for this event will provide financial assistance to Bay County families needing ECAP services.

This year, ECAP has a goal of $15,000, which will provide hours of life-changing therapy. 

ECAP is the only Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program in the Panhandle to provide in-home and in-clinic services. ECAP serves children diagnosed with (or presenting symptoms of) developmental delays or disabilities, including: autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities.

ECAP is a non-profit (501(c) 3) early intervention and community outreach program. The program has an approved practicum placement for graduate students enrolled in the Florida State University Master’s Program in ABA.

Research supports the use of ABA to teach children with developmental disabilities. Additionally, it is now widely acknowledged that ABA is the treatment of choice for children with an autism spectrum disorder.

ECAP prides themselves in developing individualized, research-based programs for each unique client.