Center for Autism and Related Disorders Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence with a Special Autism Awareness Day with the Lake Elsinore Storm

Top Quote Lake Elsinore Storm baseball team will dedicate their Sunday, August 22nd game to CARD's 20 years of leading the way in the successful treatment of autism. End Quote
  • Riverside-San Bernardino, CA (1888PressRelease) August 22, 2010 - The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), considered the world's largest organization effectively treating children with autism, will co-host an Autism Awareness Day with the Lake Elsinore Storm Baseball team on Sunday, August 22, 2010, when the Storm will play at home against Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at the Lake Elsinore Diamonds Stadium.

    According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 110 children in America , is diagnosed with autism. Autism is more prevalent than AIDS, pediatric cancer and diabetes combined.

    "With statistics like that, many Lake Elsinore fans may know someone with a child with autism," says CARD Temecula Managing Supervisor Amy Caveney, MA, BCBA. "We want to bring awareness to the issue of autism, share valuable resources, and show community appreciation with this fun filled family day with Lake Elsinore Storm baseball team."

    A private picnic for CARD clients and families will be held at the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium at 4pm, followed by the game at 5:05pm. World-renowned autism expert and CARD Founder Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh will throw out the first pitch.

    Community members can purchase regular priced tickets for The Lakeside Elsinore Storm versus Rancho Cucamonga Quakes' game at the box office the day of the game.

    The CARD co-hosted Autism Awareness Day event with The Lake Elsinore Storm is one of 20 nationwide celebrations hosted by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders this year, to recognize its 20 years of leading the way in the successful treatment of autism.

    About the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD):
    CARD, headquartered in Los Angeles , California , maintains a reputation as one of the world's largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and related disorders. Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), CARD develops individualized treatment plans for every child. CARD has 20 treatment centers around the world. CARD was founded in 1990 by world renowned autism expert, Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D.

    For more information about CARD, visit www.centerforautism.com.

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