WELCOME TO MAXIMUM CHANCES

Maximum Chances helps children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders gain access to educational services, therapies and cutting edge bio-medical treatments. Our hope is to improve the quality of life for both the children and their families.

    MISSION

    Our mission and goal for MAXimum Chances is to connect families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorders gain access to educational services, therapies, and cutting edge bio-medical treatments. Currently we have partnered with several exceptional autism service providers in the Dallas / Fort Worth area: 

    Journey Learning Center
    The Kotsanis Institute
    White Bridle Therapeutic Riding Center
    The Center for Therapeutic Strategies

    VISION

    Founder, Nicole Chalmers, and her husband Greg, have been affected by autism in a big way. Nineteen years ago, this newly married couple found themselves learning all about life in America after moving from their Australian home, and a few years later they were a fish out of water once again as they began their search on how to raise a child with Autism in their growing family.  After realizing how expensive all of the treatments were for their son, they knew many families wouldn’t be able to afford them.  They wanted to do their part to help and had a vision for a charity that would:

    Raise funds for families in need of financial aid
    Use the funds to connect the children with therapies they so need
    Be a voice for the non-verbal children
    Educate parents on Autism Spectrum Disorder available therapies
    FINANCIAL AID
    The cutting edge treatments available for children with Autism are truly remarkable.  We’ve helped countless children go from being completely non-verbal to thriving in public schools after receiving them.  However, these therapies are quite costly.  If you are interested in applying for financial aid for your child, please gather these materials to submit to us for consideration.
    An up to date W-2 from the most recent tax season
    Cover letter including your child’s condition and your need for aid
    A full application downloadable here
    A consent form including photo and video release
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    1 in 36 CHILDREN IS AFFECTED BY AUTISM

    60000

    AVERAGE YEARLY COST FOR THERAPIES

    71

    CHILDREN WE'VE PROVIDED THERAPIES TO

    1400000

    RAISED SINCE INCEPTION. 90% OF EARNINGS HAVE GONE BACK INTO EVERY CHILD IN OUR PROGRAM

    HOW YOU CAN HELP

    Click here to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of children with Autism. Through financial donations, sponsorships, grants or fundraising events there are many options to show your support.

    APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE

    Click here to go to the applications and forms page. You will need to complete all of the necessary forms to be considered for financial assistance. Please note you will need a copy of your most recent W-2 form before submitting.

    LEARN ABOUT AUTISM

    Autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in every 59 children. It is 4.5 times more common in boys than girls. It is one of the fastest growing developmental disorders in the U.S. Read more facts, symptoms about this condition.

    READ OUR STORY

    Read about the Chalmers family and how the foundation got started in 2014. It all started with their own son, Max, being diagnosed at the age of 22 months and the journey continues today while Max is 16 years old.

    VIEW OUR GALLERY

    View some of the amazing children we have been fortunate enough to help over the years. These kids have been a light in our lives, and to see them blossom and grow into a thriving state is truly remarkable. Also, check out pictures from our golf pro-am tournaments and Stella and Dot fundraiser events. These events were so special to us and allowed us to grow exponentially since our inception. If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser for our foundation please contact us today.

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    OUR PARTNERS

    We have partnered with some of the most wonderful organizations and therapists in the Dallas Ft. Worth metroplex to bring the necessary programs into the lives of those in need. Click on each of the logos below to read more about these organizations and how they are impacting the lives of children with Autism.