Our Accomplishments
Working together, SPG:CSI and the government of Bosnia-Herzegovina combined their efforts to establish and implement a ground-breaking program - The Bosnia Autism Project. It was designed to "teach the teachers" and provide sustainable aid to the children of this devastated country. This program is at the heart of SPG:CSI's mission. Click here to read testimonials about SPG:CSI's impact in the lives of many.

California 2011
SPG: CSI provided ongoing support and consultation to teachers, speech-language pathologists, and schools currently treating children with autism.
SPG: CSI raised awareness of the international need for treatment of communication impairments at the 2011 American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Conference in San Diego, CA.

Bosnia Autism Project 2011
SPG: CSI conducted a thorough evaluation of the 2009-2010 Bosnia Autism projects in order to determine the effectiveness of the training and treatment models. It was determined that over two-years, there were several direct and indirect results:
Approximately 400 seminar participants (parents, university students, and professionals) were directly trained in evidence-based diagnosis and treatment strategies in Sarajevo and Tuzla.
34 Professionals received hands-on training during classroom training and home visits.
Of those 34 professionals trained by SPG: CSI, two went back to their hometowns to provide autism treatment for families where there were no treatment options offered previously:
      - Lukavac: Center-based treatment serving more than 20 children.
      - Zenica: Home visits serving between 15-20 children with expansion planned.
29 children and families received treatment during the two weeks of formal training in Sarajevo and two weeks in Tuzla.
20 American volunteer professionals donated services, and 50% of those returned for second year project.
Total two-year cost: Approximately $38,000.
Cost per participant approximately $82 each.

Bosnia Autism Project 2010
Working with the University of Tuzla in the summer of 2010, SPG: CSI:
Co-hosted a 10 day Autism seminar detailing evidence-based treatment techniques for parents and professionals from throughout Northern Bosnia. In addition to lectures, hands-on training was provided to Special Education Teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and university students. Seventeen communication impaired children from the community participated in classroom and home-based treatment.

Bosnia Autism Project 2009
This year we opened the first classroom for 3-5 year olds with Autism, which serve as a training center for professionals and as a model for future Autism classrooms throughout Bosnia.
In addition, we co-hosted a five-day seminar for parents and professionals, providing them with current diagnosis and treatment techniques for children with ASD.
SPG:CSI also created a training video that allows the Bosnian University system to teach future educators and medical professionals about Autism.

South Africa Project 2009
We provided ongoing support and consultation to teachers and schools currently utilizing the L.E.T.S. Play kits, which were distributed in 2008.

Northern California 2009
Closer to home, we provided charitable assistance for speech and language therapy services to low-income families.

Elsewhere around the world, and here at home, SGI:CSI has been committed to serving deserving children in need.

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