CHAMPION AUTISM NETWORK'S (CAN) GOAL IS TO RAISE AUTISM AWARENESS, REDUCE CRITICISM AND JUDGEMENT AND HELP FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM DEVELOP A NETWORK OF LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE AND SUPPORTS, LOCALLY AND BEYOND.CAN'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS TO ALLOW FAMILIES WITH A CHILD WITH AUTISM TO HAVE A "NORMAL" FAMILY OUTING OR EXPERIENCE, REDUCING SENSORY INPUT AND CREATING INVITING ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND THEIR PARENTS.