SurfersHealing.org

Treatments for autism are certainly in the news and on the Web these days, but perhaps you’ve not considered the healing benefits that surfing can have on autistic children.

SurfersHealing.org is a foundation for autism that was founded by parents of an autistic child who discovered that his symptoms were relieved by surfing.  Thus, an idea for helping other autistic children was born.

Israel and Danielle Paskowitz, parents of Isaiah, run the camps along with several sponsors.  A former competitive surfer, Israel is well prepared to run the camps for children like his son.

The organization is based in California but runs free camps for autistic children in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia as well.  There is a “Sign up for Camp” link on the homepage that contains information about the camp dates (all are full for 2008) and tips for a successful camp experience.

The camps run a day in length, and parents can check out the “Typical Day at Camp” link for photographs and a summary of how the camp is run.  The organization has gotten a lot of press, and a list of links to various stories is available from the homepage as well.

Videos and photographs, as well as artwork from the child who inspired the camps are available for viewing as well.

The organization is always in need of volunteers to help this free experience continue; interested readers can find contact information under the “Volunteer” link.