ACEing Autism

08/28/2025

Another program is off and running! 🙌 Over the weekend, our Livingston, NJ team kicked off their pilot launch — adding to the dozens of ACEing Autism programs starting up across the country this fall.

We can’t wait to see the impact this community will make on and off the court! 🎾

08/27/2025

Inclusive tennis was in the spotlight at the US Open Tennis Championships’ Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, where kids of all abilities were welcomed onto the courts to discover the joy of the game.

ACEing Autism’s Justin Belisario helped lead the adaptive tennis experience, and the day was a powerful reminder of why we work so hard to ensure tennis is truly for everyone.

We’re grateful to the United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) for making these opportunities possible and proud to see ACEing Autism represented on one of the sport’s biggest stages.

Read the full feature here: https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2025-08-23/adaptive_tennis_open_to_all_during_2025_arthur_ashe_kids_day.html

08/26/2025

Across the country, thousands of volunteers are making sure kids on the autism spectrum have a safe, joyful place to play tennis. 🌍💙

We keep a 1:1 volunteer-to-athlete ratio so every child gets the individual support they deserve — but that means we always need more caring volunteers. Some locations even have waitlists. That’s where you come in!

Volunteer with us — no tennis experience needed, just a big heart and a couple of hours a week.

👉 Learn more: https://aceingautism.org/volunteer/

08/20/2025

Every child should have the chance to be active and feel included. Exercise makes the body strong, improves mood, and helps the brain work better.

Yet too many kids with autism still don’t have access to programs that fit their needs. That’s why we do this work. Because every child deserves a safe space to play.

Researchers are investigating how regular exercise might help autistic teenagers, physically, emotionally and socially.

08/18/2025

Playing on the same courts as the legends at the Cincinnati Open!

We loved sharing these special moments with families, volunteers, and friends who make our community so strong.

Thank you for being part of the ACEing Autism family and helping create memories that last well beyond the courts.

07/30/2025

Our new program directors, Mia and Wesley, are bringing something special to their community — and they took a moment to share their story!

“Tennis is kind of just being used as an avenue to teach important social and life skills, like sharing, and taking turns," Mia says.

If you know folks in the Charlottesville, Virginia area that might be a good fit as athletes or volunteers, pass this along. Thanks for the spotlight, 29News WVIR!

📍 Not in Charlottesville? Not to worry, explore opportunities near you: https://aceingautism.org/getinvolved/

ACEing Autism is gearing up for its first session in Charlottesville and it’s looking for participants to help make it happen.

07/15/2025

Summer tennis programs are in full swing 🎾
(why is there no tennis racquet emoji?!)

Serving up fun, friendship, and forehands is our speciality 💙

07/08/2025

Excited to share a few words on what our amazing Program Directors have to say about ACEing Autism!

Across the country, we have around 350 Program Directors who lead the planning and implementation of our adaptive tennis instruction to families. We are so thankful for each and every one of them!

07/01/2025

One of our favorite tools to help our athletes feel confident on the court is the ACEing Autism Visual Schedule! We use this to help establish a predictable environment and aid with transitions throughout the clinic.

We’re all about meeting our players where they are and giving them the support they need to fully enjoy the fun, exercise, and connection that tennis offers. Can you name the 🎾 activities shown in this post?!

06/21/2025

☀️Summer summer summertiiimmmeeee☀️

Many of our program leaders, volunteers, and families take well-deserved breaks this time of year, meaning less programs across the country are running week to week. But don’t fret, we’ll be back in full swing in the Fall! If you’re still looking for things to do this summer, check out some of our locations below who are offering summer sessions and have openings:

🎾 Merrick, NY
🎾 Yorba Linda, CA
🎾 Pittsburgh, PA
🎾 Lubbock, TX
🎾 College Park JTCC, MD
🎾 Fort Lauderdale, FL Pickleball

06/17/2025

Feeling 😁🥳🤩🎉😊😎🙌 knowing we are less than 2 months away from ACEing Autism at the Cincinnati Open!!

06/14/2025

Did you know ACEing Autism awarded $100,000+ in scholarships & discounts in FY25?! 🤯

All in an effort to make tennis more inclusive and accessible, these provide our adaptive programming to over 1,100 families in need for free or reduced cost!

And we have YOU to thank! So many generous donors make it possible for 25% of our athletes to receive a scholarship or discount to participate. That’s something to celebrate 🎉