Ascendigo Autism Services, Inc.

Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization based in the Roaring Fork Valley that provides programs and services to youth, teen and adults with autism. Our participants and families depend on your generosity!

Be the Joy.

One of Ascendigo’s guiding principles is to “Find the Joy” in everything we do. It is an essential component of The Ascendigo Way which is a knowledge base of clinical tactics and techniques to create a happy, relaxed, engaged state of mind that is conducive for learning. As we close the year, we ask that you match our extraordinary work, accomplishments, and possibilities with your extraordinary generosity, by making a contribution that is meaningful to you.  

YOU can be the wonder, the smiles & the joy that lights up someone’s life.

Testimonials

"Our son Cort, now 13, first attended Ascendigo’s summer adventure camp last year. His self-confidence grew on the first day of camp when he rode a horse for the first time. Later that night, for the first time in his life, he expressed his wish to simply say goodnight to us, close the door and put himself to sleep. Honestly, we didn’t believe him. Much to his annoyance, we proceeded to do our usual bedtime routine. The second day of camp, Cort wake-surfed and kayaked all for the first time. That night there was no mistaking what Cort wanted. He gave us a kiss, said “good night,” and closed the door to his bedroom. We were stunned by our son’s confidence and independence.

As the camp week went on, his confidence continued to grow as he found a new love—rock climbing! Outside of camp he tried new foods, had a great time at a loud rodeo, and even jumped off a diving board. There were so many firsts in one week all made possible by Cort learning to stretch in the safe, comfortable space created by Ascendigo’s coaches and staff. We wondered if his newfound confidence would continue at home. It did! A few weeks later Cort rode the bus by himself as he attended a new school.

Cort continues to build upon the foundation of confidence created by Ascendigo. This year he participated in (and won!) his first ski race, joined his school’s choir and ran his first 5K race. Ascendigo broadened his horizons and Cort continues to amaze us with each new first." 

- Ascendigo Parent