Mission Statement: 1.) To provide training and resources to families in Arizona who are facing an Autism diagnosis. This will include an online resource with a database of forms procedures and contact information. AAS will also engage in face to face training in the areas of educational advocacy and leadership development. 2.) To address the growing issue of family preservation. It is the mission of AAS to encourage "total family participation" in order to better preserve the family unit. This will be accomplished by encouraging family activities