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Turning Pointe raffle for Toyota hybrid to help fund support for families of students with autism
The annual Turning Pointe raffle will prove lucky for one family who will win an MSRP $80,000 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone Twin Turbo V6 Hybrid SUV for the cost of a $100 ticket. But for scores of autistic students and their families who attend Turning Pointe, the...
Turning Pointe Newsletter – November 2022
Turning Pointe continues to accomplish important milestones. Come see what’s new in our November 2022 Newsletter!
Turning Pointe foundation celebrates 15 years of serving families dealing with autism
Turning Pointe staff and volunteers find that one-on-one after school time builds social connections and provides safe respite for families.When Kim and Randy Wolf, Naperville parents of 9-year-old Jack, dreamed of a place where their son could learn and thrive, they...
‘Treasure Chest’ Pumpkin Racer is SMASH HIT at 2022 Pumpkin Race
The 6th Annual Naperville Pumpkin Race, hosted by Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, returned at noon Sat., Oct. 29, along the Riverwalk near Moser Tower. This event is great fun for participants and spectators. The always-entertaining elimination races, complete with...
Spotlight on Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
NCTV17 has featured Turning Pointe Autism Foundation on Spotlight! – premiering Wednesday, September 28th at 7:00 pm on Channel 17 (on Comcast & WOW!) and Channel 99 on AT&T U-verse. [video width="1920" height="1080"...
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Continues Commitment, Renews Certified Autism Center™ Designation
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation renewed its Certified Autism Center™. IBCCES provided staff training to better understand, assist, and communicate. NAPERVILLE, IL, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Turning Pointe Autism Foundation (TPAF) renewed its...
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation: Be Accepting All Year Round
Autism Acceptance. What is Autism Acceptance month? We chose that word because we need not only to be aware that there are autistic people in our families, but accept that they are who they are. The autistic community is accepting of “normal” people and it makes me...
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation: Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Previously, we referred to April as an Awareness Month. This year, Turning Pointe proudly steps into a new era of advocacy led by individuals with autism. Many adults living with autism ask that we all move from building awareness to...
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation: February is First Look for Charity at the Chicago Auto Show
by Marina RomanelliTurning Pointe Autism Foundation Graduate and Teammate The Chicago Auto Show “First Look” is set for Fri., Feb. 11. What a spectacle to behold! Beautiful Cars, fantabulous food and delicious cocktails – it’s a night to remember! Turning Pointe...
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation: Ways to Be Kinder
by Tarek Fayoumi With 2022 just around the corner, I have been thinking that there are times when we could all be kinder to each other. Luckily, 2021 has offered a lot of what I loved before the pandemic. Attending cultural events, seeing movies in theaters, and...
Naperville autism group raffling Lexus in fundraiser
Nothing sparks a raffle like a good prize and a good cause.... The Naperville-based Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is back with another stunner to raise money for its many programs. On Friday, they'll be raffling a Lexus LC 500 convertible valued at $112,000,...
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation raffling off Lexus convertible for good cause
For the second year in a row, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation will be able to host a raffle for a luxury sports car. Last year the Foundation raised vital funds to complete three sensory rooms, an Occupational Therapy gym and an additional classroom from a...
Naperville 2021 Pumpkin Race, Festivities Offer Fun For All Ages, Abilities
Naperville 2021 Pumpkin Race, festivities offer fun for all ages, abilities Head to Rotary Hill Park in Naperville on Saturday, Oct. 30, for a day of fall fun the whole family will enjoy. Explore fall-themed activities including pumpkin races, a costume contest, a...
Naperville’s Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Raffling a 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible
NAPERVILLE'S TURNING POINTE AUTISM FOUNDATION RAFFLING A 2021 LEXUS LC 500 CONVERTIBLE October 19, 2021 NAPERVILLE, Ill. – For the second year in a row, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is thrilled to announce that due to the generosity of a local business, they are...
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation: 2021 Naperville Pumpkin Race
TURNING POINTE AUTISM FOUNDATION: 2021 NAPERVILLE PUMPKIN RACE What do I think of when you hear “Pumpkin Race”? I think of pumpkins racing each other on big wheels down a long driveway. That’s exactly what it is, except better! Turning Pointe Autism Foundation has had...
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation: Finding The Right Path
TURNING POINTE AUTISM FOUNDATION: FINDING THE RIGHT PATH Turning Pointe’s mission began with a love story. The powerful bond between a boy named Jack and his parents. Jack was loved and cared for by his Mom, Dad and a remarkable team of specialists. With their help,...
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation: Tarek’s Film Critic Journey
TURNING POINTE AUTISM FOUNDATION: TAREK'S FILM CRITIC JOURNEY I am Tarek Fayoumi. I am not only a Turning Pointe Career College Alumnus, but I am also a true cinema enthusiast. I remember first being captivated by movies when I was very young. However, it was not...
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation: Coming Out
TURNING POINTE AUTISM FOUNDATION: COMING OUT I recently unearthed a DVD video (yes, I said DVD which now seems so ancient) of “Jack’s Journey.” It is a video montage set to the song “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls. The video and the song stirred up many old memories and...
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation: What Family Is For
TURNING POINTE AUTISM FOUNDATION: WHAT FAMILY IS FOR Recently our 25-year old daughter came home for a brief and (especially since COVID) rare visit. We all had missed her so much. Unfortunately, her brother and father were away doing “dad/son things,” so we...
Autism Awareness Builds Understanding, Acceptance And Kindness Every Day
AUTISM AWARENESS BUILDS UNDERSTANDING, ACCEPTANCE AND KINDNESS EVERY DAY As April wraps up and the blue illumination of Moser Tower dims along the Riverwalk, we’re mindful that every day and every month present times to heighten awareness about autism. Amazing gains...
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
1500 West Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
1500 West Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's Foglia Family Adult Services is a Certified Autism Center by the IBCCES.
Our organization does not discriminate in employment or the provision of educational services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.



















