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Surfers for Autism

Surfers for AutismSurfers for AutismSurfers for Autism

 A 501(c)3 nonprofit, we provide FREE surf sessions for children and adults with autism & other related developmental delays 

Registration opens 2 weeks prior to event

Our Mission

The Surfers for Autism mission: Unlocking the potential of children and adults with autism, building awareness and uniting communities through volunteerism

Healing Powers of the Ocean

There are studies that show the experience of being in the ocean can be very calming and soothing for those living with autism.

What Surfers For Autism offers is not a cure BUT rather a form of  hydrotherapy. It is an experience where participants get to enjoy the moment with their loved ones as they rise to the challenge of trying something new and achieving it!

How We Began

It was December of 2007 when a simple idea was presented to a small group of South Florida surfers whose lives and families had been touched by autism. 


On April 5, 2008, the inaugural Surfers for Autism event was held on the north side of the Deerfield Beach Pier. Forty surfers with autism, and related developmental delays, hit the water with the assistance of 200 volunteer surf instructors, plus 2,500 supportive onlookers cheering them on. 

Atlanta, Ga

Check out this inspiring video featuring our CEO, Moose Brown, where Dr. Fuzzy Harris provided treatment for his TBI and PTSD. 


We are thrilled to announce the opening of our SFA chapter in Atlanta, Georgia, made possible by the incredible leadership of Dr. Fuzzy Harris. This chapter will allow us to provide services to our families in GA. 

Testimonials

"I just want to say thank you so much to everyone who makes this event possible! The volunteers are amazing and were just as happy as I was to see my son loving every moment of it! Also, when we got home my non verbal son looked right at me and said 'Hi' 😁 We can't wait for next year!"


-Amber Berkompas

"We just attended our first Surfers for Autism event in Jupiter and it was perfect! Our daughter got out of the water after her first time surfing and said, “That was AWESOME!!!!” The event was so well organized and we were so impressed with all of the amazing volunteers who made it possible. Thank you for a day we will never forget!"


-Kristi Long

"My grandson has participate in this event for 3 years. The instructors are always very sweet, kind, and most of all loving. Every year that my grandson participates in an event he is always left with a smile. Thank you to everyone that helps put this event together. You all will never know what it means to me or my grandson see everyone next year!"


-Kerry Register

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