Welcome to Dinka Foundation

Dinka® was created to engage communities around autism and provide information, resources, and engaging workshops to the Greater Los Angeles community to support children with autism and unique needs.

Our work focuses on early diagnosis, intervention, and the academic needs of children with autism in several key areas: language and communication, social skills, sensory integration, collecting, tantrums, and food. To learn more about our upcoming workshops, browse our offerings below for upcoming sessions.

1 in 22 4-year olds Identified w/ASD

1 in 22 8-year olds Identified w/ASD

Boys 4x More Likely Identified

169430

Autism Cases in CA Public Schools

Facilitators

Dinka® partners with educators and other members of the educational community who are working towards bettering the educational outcomes for children.

John Sandy Campbell

Founder

Ongoing

What Is Autism?

Masterclass

Autism is a life long neurological condition that affects the way a child receives and processes information. If you suspect your child might have autism, join us for an informative Masterclass.

Self-Paced

The Autism Masterclass is available to you for six months following purchase. This allows you to learn at your own pace and apply many of the strategies learned in the course with your child.

9 OCT 2024

Language & Speech

6PM - 6:30PM

The inability to communicate wants and needs is extremely frustrating for many children with autism. Whether your child is non-verbal OR has limited language skills, our fun and engaging webinar will provide you with strategies that will empower you and your child so that they are able to communicate with the world.

15 MINUTES

Join us for an informative Q and A session following the webinar.

9 DEC 2024

Social Skills

6PM - 7PM

Let’s talk about social skills. Children with autism often times struggle with making new friends and displaying socially acceptable behaviors towards others. If your munchkin is in need of strategies that will facilitate making new friends then this webinar is for you.

15 MINUTES

Q and A session will follow this fun and engaging webinar.

Our Courses

We offer several courses designed to be engaging for all learners, covering topics ranging from food avoidance to sensory integration. Our programs highlight a marker of autism and introduce research-based strategies that have proven effective when working with children on the spectrum.

I Like To Move It, Move It; Let’s Explore Stimming

Getting children with autism to sit and be still is extremely difficult for parents, caregivers, and teachers. If your munchkin’s wiggling is impacting their learning then this course is designed for you.

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This Porridge Is Too Cold; Food Avoidance in Autism

Does your munchkin have an aversion to certain foods? Do they have rigid eating patterns? Do they avoid foods that are certain colors? Join us to learn all about these finicky eaters.

Coming Soon

Mine, All Mine; Teaching Sharing Skills

Collecting is a favorite past time of many children on the spectrum. If your child is a master collector and in need of strategies that will facilitate sharing, join us for this engaging and fun session.