DuPont grant to support Easterseals autism therapy

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore has received a grant from DuPont. Funds will be used to purchase tools for intervention kits for children under age 3 with autism participating in Applied Behavior Analysis therapy. The grant will ensure that each child has their own kit with the consideration of not spreading the COVID-19 virus.

“Easterseals is pleased to partner with DuPont to offer children in our ABA therapy program their own kits to help minimize the spread of the virus,” said Kenan Sklenar, Easterseals president/CEO. “Our ABA program is a critical need in our community for children with autism under the age of 3. We are proud to offer these services and keep the families we serve safe.”

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy programs help increase language and communication skills; and improve attention, focus, social skills, memory and academics by focusing on teaching new skills. Family education and support are also critical components when working with very young children. Studies show when ABA therapy starts before age 2, it is even more successful.

“DuPont has been partnering with Easterseals for more than 30 years, and we are particularly pleased to support this program that helps children thrive by providing basic needs,” said Patrick McCrummen, DuPont’s global community impact leader. “As a purpose-driven company, we want to leverage all of our assets – including financial resources, skilled volunteers, materials, innovation and intellectual capital – to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people in the communities we call home.”