What is A.U.T.O.
A.U.T.O (Autism Understanding Through Outreach) is an outreach program from The AUTO Foundation focused on bringing autism awareness to the STEM community and beyond. The AUTO Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization created to sustain, promote and ensure the A.U.T.O. program will continue into the future.
What started in our community has spread rapidly and we are training teams around the world. Currently, A.U.T.O.’s impact can be found in seven countries, on four continents, with more than 50 teams trained already.
What people are saying
“Our goal is to is to help the most students and give any student that wants to be in robotics the chance to do so without limitations.”
— Project Co-Lead Makayla Staley
“Through speaking with multiple teachers and other outside sources. I have realized the challenges and work that goes into teaching and helping someone with special needs. I am exited to help this program grow and flourish, and connect with youth that need help worldwide and get them included in robotics.”
— Project Co-Lead Deagan O’Neil
Join AUTO Today
The AUTO Program is a blossoming initiative and we want to connect with you. Whether you are a FIRST Robotics team or an organization, we would love to hear from you.
Freeland, MI | freelandroboticsauto@gmail.com
The AUTO Foundation
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