About Us
Big T’s Buddies’ Autism Support Network was organized in Fairfield, Texas in the summer of 2010 to serve the local community by providing a broad range of resources and support services to meet the needs of families and individuals affected by the Autism Spectrum Disorder. We have participation from residents of Freestone County and the surrounding counties of Navarro, Limestone, Leon and Anderson. We do not charge a membership or admission fee to any of our activities.
The group meets once a month for an educational program and once a month for an informal gathering to provide a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental outlet where families can come together to share a meal and their common experiences. Child care is provided during the meetings by qualified adults so parents can focus their attention on the program.
President: Kevin Benedict (local businessman and civic leader)
Vice President: Jill Merrick (Fairfield High School and Jr. High School Educational Diagnostician)
Secretary/Treasurer: Bill Capers (Supervisor of Instructional Services at the Freestone Navarro Bi-County Co-Op)
Directors:
Joseph Berger, DO (physician)
Tadd Dunnahoe
Jill Ferguson
Our Goals
- To provide monthly educational programs on topics specifically significant to ASD families in a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental sharing environment.
- To facilitate a family-to-family mentoring partnership between member families.
- To increase the awareness and understanding of autism in our schools and communities.