Temple University‘s College of Education and Human Development has announced the generous pledge of $100,000 from Andy Bondy, and Lori Frost, two legends in behavioral health, communication, and applied behavior analysis, as well as proud Temple parents, twice over. Their commitment will support two separate funds at the college: the Andy Bondy and Lori Frost Endowed Scholarship, and the Andy Bondy and Lori Frost Experiential Learning Fund.

The Experiential Learning Fund will be utilized to launch the Pyramid Functional Communication Skills Program. This program aims to provide cutting-edge communication support to autistic children and their families in underserved communities of Philadelphia. Once launched, it will directly contribute to the advancement of equitable systems and practices, improving the life outcomes of these children by preparing them for greater success in school, community and work settings.

“This program will serve as the cornerstone of the college’s initiative to become the destination of choice for those seeking to become autism-focused educators and therapists,” said Professor Matt Tincani, a longtime colleague and friend of Bondy and Frost. “It will afford Philadelphia families access to the highest quality services and supports available.”

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