TreeHouse
Encyclopedia
TreeHouse is a United Kingdom
charity
working to improve the quality of life
of children diagnosed with autism
and their families, and to inform the general public about autism spectrum disorders. TreeHouse was established in 1997 by parents of children with autism. The current chief executive is Ian Wylie. The current chairman is Nick Baldwin.
, whose son has autism, has donated the proceeds from a number of his projects to the TreeHouse Trust.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
charity
Charitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
working to improve the quality of life
Quality of life
The term quality of life is used to evaluate the general well-being of individuals and societies. The term is used in a wide range of contexts, including the fields of international development, healthcare, and politics. Quality of life should not be confused with the concept of standard of...
of children diagnosed with autism
Autism
Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. Autism affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their...
and their families, and to inform the general public about autism spectrum disorders. TreeHouse was established in 1997 by parents of children with autism. The current chief executive is Ian Wylie. The current chairman is Nick Baldwin.
Objectives
TreeHouse has three basic strategic objectives:- To serve children with autism by developing forms of teaching designed especially for them at TreeHouse School, the charity's flagship school in LondonLondonLondon is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. - To help people with autism and their families gain a greater understanding of the effects of autism.
- To encourage national decision-makers and the general public to make wise, well-informed choices and to separate fact from fiction regarding those with autism.
Fundraising
There have been a number of fundraising efforts for TreeHouse, including an ongoing appeal for funds called "Ambitious About Autism". In particular, author Nick HornbyNick Hornby
Nick Hornby is an English novelist, essayist and screenwriter. He is best known for the novels High Fidelity, About a Boy, and for the football memoir Fever Pitch. His work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists.-Life and career:Hornby was...
, whose son has autism, has donated the proceeds from a number of his projects to the TreeHouse Trust.
External links
- TreeHouse.org.uk - TreeHouse website