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SOUNDS OF AUTISM INC
GOODYEAR, AZ · EIN 455572523 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE G48 · Voluntary Health Associations · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.soundsofautism.org
revenue
$122K
expenses
$123K
net assets
$24K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

EDUCATE FAMILIES & PUBLIC ABOUT AUTISM

profile · synthesized from sources

SOUNDS OF AUTISM INC operates programs that support individuals with autism and other at-risk populations through crisis response, life skills training, and community integration initiatives. The organization runs outreach services providing immediate aid such as hygiene products and resources within 24–48 hours, while also offering long-term support through job training, education, and community responder programs. It serves families, children with autism, veterans, seniors, and individuals facing mental health challenges, primarily in Arizona with additional chapters in Illinois, Louisiana, and international efforts in Pakistan.

named programs · 12 · from sources

what they call their work

ARTs
STEM-based program integrating arts, reading, and technology to build life and job skills for independent adult living.
Families Of The Spectrum Unite
Partners with early intervention organizations to identify families with children showing signs of autism and connect them to diagnosis and early intervention services before age 5.
Just ASK Outreach
Provides immediate crisis response including Support Sheets, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and home goods delivered within 24–48 hours to individuals and families in need, in partnership with first responders.
L'Animals
Media program showcasing love for animals within the autism community, hosted by individuals on the spectrum.
Life Skills
Offers digital toolkits and virtual/mobile presentations to guide the autism community through life stages from prenatal to end-of-life, supporting integration into society.
Music Is Life
Uses music to educate and support at-risk populations, especially those with autism or developmental delays.
Notes on the Spectrum
Podcast and performing arts platform giving a voice to autism through music, expert discussions, and one-act plays.
Responders Unite
Trains police, fire, EMTs, and mental health responders to better support individuals with autism and at-risk populations during crises.
SPECT 'RUM LINE
Fashion line encouraging parents of children with autism to take time for self-care through date nights and social outings.
STOP
Job training program focused on simple task conditioning to prepare individuals with autism for sustainable employment.
Siblings On Board
Raises awareness about the leadership, patience, and unconditional love shown by siblings of individuals with autism.
The SkiL Center
Teaches life, job, safety, socialization, transportation, and independent living skills to students ages 13 to adult through hybrid and virtual classes.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Autism Family & Peer Support Groups 3 activities
    • Community and First Responder Training
      Offers training and teambuilding opportunities for families, communities, first responders, and educational leaders to support Autism and at-risk populations. This includes recognizing the City of Goodyear as a Unified Responder Community.
    • Community and First Responder Training
      Offers training and teambuilding opportunities for families, communities, first responders, and educational leaders to support Autism and at-risk populations.
    • Training and Teambuilding for Autism Support
      Offers training and teambuilding opportunities for families, communities, first responders, and educational leaders to support Autism and at-risk populations, working with over 600 community leaders.
  • Youth Internship Placement 2 activities
    • Volunteer and Internship Program
      Offers volunteer, internship, sub-contractor, and employee positions tailored to individuals' college major and work experience, engaging with over 600 community leaders.
    • Workforce Development and Internships
      Offers volunteer, internship, sub-contractor, and employee positions tailored to individuals' college major and work experience.
  • Music Therapy and Personalized Playlists 1 activity
    • Music-Based Awareness and Skill Development
      Uses music to raise awareness and provide education for individuals at risk of autism or developmental delays, developing life and job skills programs for ages PreK to 15.
  • Independent Living Skills Training 1 activity
    • S.T.O.P. Project (Simple Task Jobs)
      Operates the S.T.O.P. Project, which provides awareness and conditioning for simple task jobs, supporting life and job skill training for independent adult life and sustainable job solutions. The organization plans to establish a Unified Independent Living Academy where resident students can practice these skills.
  • Uncategorized 13 activities
    • Arts Project (STEM Program)
      Operates an Arts Project as part of the Sounds of Autism STEM Program, focusing on arts, reading, and technology solutions for life and job skill training.
    • Arts Project for STEM Program
      Operates an Arts Project as part of the Sounds of Autism STEM Program, with lead coaches Keegan and Stephanie.
    • Autism Awareness and Advocacy through Media
      Creates and hosts media projects like "L'Animals" to highlight the love for animals within the autism population, "SPECT 'RUM LINE" a fashion line to encourage self-care for parents of children with autism, "Notes on the Spectrum" to give a voice to autism through music and performing arts, and "Siblings On Board" to raise awareness for siblings of individuals with autism.
    • Autism Awareness and Education through Media
      Creates and produces various media projects, including "L'Animals" (a show highlighting love for animals), "SPECT 'RUM LINE" (a fashion line for parent self-care), "Notes on the Spectrum" (music, podcasts, and plays), and "Siblings On Board" (raising awareness for siblings of individuals with autism), to give a voice to autism and raise awareness.
    • Community Support Resource Delivery
      Delivers support sheets with vetted resources, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, home goods, and decor within 24-48 hours of a request to individuals and families.
    • Community Support and Resource Delivery
      Delivers support sheets with vetted resources, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, home goods, and decor within 24-48 hours of a request.
    • Life and Job Skills Training for Individuals with Autism
      Operates a unified educational program for students aged 13 through adulthood, teaching life, job, safety, socialization, transportation, independent, and living skills. This includes virtual and hybrid classes, and utilizes the S.T.O.P. (Simple Task Jobs) curriculum and Arts, Reading, and Technology Solutions (ARTs) focusing on STEM technology.
    • Life and Job Skills Training for Individuals with Autism
      Operates a unified educational program for students aged 13 through adulthood, offering virtual and hybrid classes with a maximum of 10 students per class. The program teaches life, job, safety, socialization, transportation, independent, and living skills, utilizing the S.T.O.P. (Simple Task Jobs) curriculum and STEM technology to promote independent adult life and sustainable job solutions.
    • Media Production for Autism Awareness
      Creates various media projects, including "L'Animals" (a show hosted by individuals on the autism spectrum), "SPECT 'RUM LINE" (a fashion line), "Notes on the Spectrum" (music, education, podcasts, and plays), and "Siblings On Board" (raising awareness for siblings of individuals with autism), to give a voice to autism and promote awareness.
    • Support Sheet and Supply Delivery
      Delivers support sheets with vetted resources, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, home goods, and decor within 24-48 hours of a request.
    • Unified Educational Program for Life and Job Skills
      Operates a unified educational program for students aged 13 through adulthood, with open enrollment and small class sizes (maximum 10 students). This program teaches life, job, safety, socialization, transportation, independent, and living skills through virtual and hybrid classes.
    • Unified Independent Living Academy
      Plans to establish and operate a Unified Independent Living Academy for resident students to practice life and job skills using the S.T.O.P. curriculum.
    • Unified Independent Living Academy
      Plans to establish and operate a residential academy where students can practice life and job skills using the S.T.O.P. curriculum.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$122K
Contributions & grants$101K83%
Program service revenue$17K14%
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expenses
Total expenses$123K
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balance sheet
Total assets$24K
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Net assets$24K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +15.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHRISTIE BARRIENTOS TREASURER 80 $29K
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Partner organization through which students can enroll via the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program.
  • Bernadette Partner — Point of contact for volunteer coordination
  • City of Goodyear Partner — Recognized as a Unified Responder Community partner city
  • Cricket Partner — Point of contact for volunteer coordination
  • Homeless Youth Connection Partner — Larry Cervarich, Co-Executive Director of Just ASK Outreach, previously created this non-profit.
  • Maricopa Community College Partner — Provides internship opportunities for students Kayley and Aaron.
  • Meals of Joy Charities Partner — Larry Cervarich, Co-Executive Director of Just ASK Outreach, previously developed this non-profit.
  • local police departments Partner — Partnered to develop the Responders Unite Ambassador Program.