3rd Annual Louis J. Capano, Jr. & III Family Foundation Golf Outing

Monday, September 15, 2008 at the DuPont Country Club

ASD is the beneficiary of this year’s outing! Registration will open next week for teams and individual golfers, and it would be great to have some ASD volunteers on hand. If you would like more information on playing in the outing or on volunteering at the event, please contact Development Director Kim Siegel at kim.siegel@delautism.org.

Cheri Astolfi, Executive Director for The Wilmington Music School/Delaware Music School has sent us this notice about music classes for children on the spectrum.

In the 2008-2009 academic year, we will be holding 4 six-week music classes for children on the autism spectrum between the ages of 2 and 7.   Students can attend one six-week session OR more!   The licensed music therapist working with the children, Angela Falco has a master’s in music therapy (Immaculata); a bachelor’s of music, education (University of the Arts); a bachelor of music, performance (University of the Arts); a special education certification (Immaculata); and a certification in early childhood music studies (Music Together).  She is a delightful woman and a wonderful educator who is dedicated to music for everyone!

A Music for Children

on the Autism Spectrum SCHOOL

WILMINGTON BRANCH

Faculty: Angela Falco

Tuition: $75 per 6-week session

Register today! 302-762-1132

Each 30-minute music therapy class uses music and the elements of music to help students attain targeted goals, with the ultimate goal of having a successful class experience. Goals may include increasing attention span, attention to task, auditory awareness, communication, fine and gross motor skills, self-esteem, self-expression, self-help skills, sensory integration, socialization, spatial awareness, speech, ease of transitions and visual awareness.

Each class includes a greeting song using name identification, fine motor activities using known songs, gross motor activities, musical stories, instrument playing, relaxation/stress management techniques and a closing song. A brief written summary is given to each student at the conclusion of the 6-week session, including the outcome of the targeted goal for each student, comments, suggestions and recommendations.

Licensed music therapist, Angela Falco, will help autistic children find an outward expression for their inner worlds.

Prerequisite: Parents/caregivers must complete a questionnaire and return it to the Wilmington Branch prior to the first week of class.

Fridays, 10:00-10:30 a.m.

6-week sessions

Session I: September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17 and 24

Session II: November 7, 14 and 21; December 5, 12 and 19

Session III: January 30; February 6, 13, 20 and 27; March 6

Session IV: March 20 and 27; April 3 and 24; May 1 and 8

Students may enroll in one or more sessions.

Autism Butterfly and Puzzle piece decals. Come in traditional autism ribbon colors along with the "girls" pink/purple/yellow version. Only $4.00 each. www.artzcars.com
Portion of the proceeds from sales go to ASD.
Use them on your cars, windows, mirrors, on any smooth surface. Decals are removable and reusable. Just place on clean and dry surface.
More designs to come!

-Cheryl Frampton

- Cheryl Frampton

ING Direct and Autism Speaks Ride Now

September 28th, 2008

Craniosacral Therapy/ Accupressure

For verbal children

Rekha Bhandarkar

Wilmington/Concord Pike area

302.229.2374

IMBTS385@gmail.com

Hi,

This is not a fundraiser, just passing on a unique jewelry site. 

It's www.funkyplanet.net .

-Jen Nardo

This is terrifying!!!  I just received this from a friend and wanted to pass it along.  I've never heard of this before. 

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24982210  A must read for any of our kids who swim.

- Mandy Duffy

CENTURY 21 Towne Centre has officially begun their newest community outreach fundraising program with the Autism Society of Delaware. Modeled after the hugely successful Bear Library fundraising program in which CENTURY 21 Towne Centre successfully raised many thousands of dollars, the Autism Society of Delaware program is to be a sure hit with the community.

The program is very simple. If someone is thinking of buying or selling a home, and they contact us through our website and/or through a specially designated contact person, we will make sure they are part of this outstanding program. At that point, they need to do nothing more than anyone would normally do while purchasing or selling a home. Once the property settles, CENTURY 21 Towne Centre will take half a percent of the sales price (.5% of the sales price) and donate it in the clients name to the Autism Society of Delaware.

So, as a quick example, with the average sales price of homes in New Castle County currently being just over $200,000. That would be $200,000 X .5% which would be a $1,000 donation to the Autism Society of Delaware.

This program is one of the most aggressive fundraiser programs currently offered to help assist those with Autism. This is more common than you think. In 1995 the prevalance of austim was 1 in every 2,500 births. Today it is 1 in 150. This means EVERY community is affected.

CLICK HERE to download a pdf flier that gives more detailed information on the program. The buyer or seller does not need to be in buying or selling in the State of Delaware which allows more opportunities across country to help participate in this program.

If you would like to buy or sell a home through this program, simply contact us at this e-mail address: austim@c21tc.com (or the names and numbers on the pdf form). We will be happy to assist you in your next move and also work together in building a better community!