Girl with Autism get's kicked out of Resturant

Most people living with Autism do not know how to cope or rationalize in the way that is considered common. So being told something like there is no pizza is a very hard thing for a person with Autism to hear and deal with. It is very common, that this can result in the person screaming, and attacking themselves and others as a result. This in no way is a temper tantrum. This is part of the frustrating disorder of Autism and the families living with this experience this everyday


UPDATE JULY 7, 2008CTV news interview givenhttp://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20080707/EDM_autism_080707/20080707/?hub=EdmontonHome

Rock For Autism Results

First off, I would like to thank everyone for their love and support with the benefit concert and raffle. Last night the concert was a great success. All 3 bands put on an amazing performance and did the cause well. In total we have raised over $4500.00 to add to Team Trystans walk for Autism, with Autism Speaks.

Below i am going to list the winners of the raffle prizes we have. Although not mentioned, we actually had some consolation prizes as well. Thanks again for the purchase of your raffle tickets.

1. Winner of "The Girls Package" Kerry Lichty of Tournament Sports.

2. Winner of "The Sports Package" Mike Almeida of Electra Supply

3.Winner of "The Restaurant Package" Betty Seltner

4. Winner of "Something Different" Michelle Mcmichael

Consolation Prizes are as follows

1.Niki Cortvriend, Win's a $50 Gift Certificate package c/o Inceptions clothing

2.Kevin Broadfoot, Win's $50 Gift Certificate package c/o Inception clothing

3.Pamela Sahzi, Win's a $50 Gift card c/o Steph Kalau and Soloi Studio and Spa

4.Don Miller, Win's a $25 Gift card c/o Moose Winooski's

5.Nicole Ambeau, Win's a Colour or Highlite c/o Cowboy's and Angels Hair Salon

6.Chuck Lewis, Wins a $25 Gift card and martini mixer book c/o Casey's

7.Paul Koeing, Wins a $25 Gift card c/o Moose Winooski's

8.T. Gaudet, Win's a $25 Gift card c/o East Side Mario's Gateway Park

Winners will be contacted shortly

Ian Kalau 519-589-7952

Raffle Prizes

If anyone is interested, I am selling raffle tickets to raise money for Autism Speaks http://www.walknowforautism.org/site/c.ghKKIUPFIuE/b.3948809/

The money raised will be donated via Team Trystan http://www.teamtrystan.blogspot.com for our upcoming Walk for Autism on June 8th in Toronto.

Tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10 or best vale of 8 for $20

There are 4 packages you can choose to enter your raffle tickets in

they are

1.For the Girls,Appx.. value $400

* $75 gift card certificate care of Thryve clothing in waterloo http://www.thryveclothing.com/
* 1 Hour massage care of Erin Kalau RMT, BScHk, CATc 35 Union Street East, Waterloo, ON N2J 1B8 Telephone : 519-578-0050
* Photo Shoot care of Red Umbrella Photography. To include private shoot between 1 1/2 to 2 hours with an online album and disc with full resolution, so you may print as many as you like. http://www.redumbrellaphotography.ca/story.htm
* Spa Gift package (TBD) with a value over $100

2. Golf and Hockey, value over $500

* 2 x 9 holes of golf (Monday to thurs before 12pm) care of Rivers Edge http://www.riveredgegolf.com/
* 2 x 18 holes of golf (Monday to Friday) care of Golf North Brookfield http://www.golfnorth.ca/brookfield.html
* 4 x 18 holes of golf at Merry-Hill Golf Club http://www.merryhillgolf.com/
* 2 tickets to a regular season Buffalo Sabers Home game (Game TBD) http://sabres.nhl.com/
* Golf gift basket care of CTV, to include golf balls, shirt, tee's, mugs etc. http://www.swo.ctv.ca/
* 2 x 12 packs of golf balls


3. Restaurant Package,value $240 (possibly more to be added)

* 3 x $50 Gift certificates care of Ceaser Martini's in Waterloo http://www.caesarmartinis.com/
* 2 x $25 Gift certificates care of Boston Pizza Gateway Park Kitchener http://www.bostonpizza.com/index.php?q=bostonpizza_restaurantsmenus_restaurantmenulocator&city
* 1 $40 Gift Card care of Charcoal Group Restaurant http://www.charcoalsteakhouse.ca/

4.Something Different,value of $500

*1 x 20 min sightseeing Helicopter tour care of Great Lakes Helicopter (maximum weight based on
helicopter size is limited to 240lbs)
http://www.greatlakeshelicopter.ca/
* Heavy duty leaf blower from STIHL http://www.stihl.ca/products_blowers.asp (model 55D)
*4 tickets to a Toronto Argos pre season football game http://www.argonauts.ca/

Thanks Ian Kalau Team Trystan 519-589-7952

Tickets Are Selling Fast

Get your tickets today before they are all gone.

To get your ticket, please go to one of the following locations.

Tickets are now available online via http://www.janebond.ca

Hard Tickets are available via the following!

Ian Kalau 519-589-7952
and
John Dolinar (The Dunes)

Inception Clothing
http://www.inceptionstyle.com/

Encore records
http://www.encorerecords.ca

Orange Monkey
5 Princess W
Waterloo, ON N2L 2X7, Canada
(519) 886-0939

Thanks Thanks Thanks

sorry for not updating , I have been up to my neck with getting this Benefit concert on the go.
We are selling raffle tickets now as well and have some more companies to thank for some amazing donations.

I would like to thank Thryve clothing in Waterloo for their donation of a gift certificate.
http://www.thryveclothing.com/

Thanks to the Charcoal steakhouse for their gift card donation.
http://www.charcoalsteakhouse.ca/

Thanks for the donation from RMT Erin Kalau for a 1 Hour massage gift certificate

Thanks to Merry-Hill Golf Club for their donation of 4 x 18 hole rounds of golf.
http://www.merryhillgolf.com/index.htm

Thanks to CTV for their Golf gift basket
http://www.swo.ctv.ca/index.php

Thanks to the Brick Brewery for their donation to Rock For Autism
http://www.brickbeer.com/

Thanks to Hannah Carter
Principal Photographer, Owner of Red Umbrella Photography
519-807-0203
http://www.redumbrellaphotography.ca

Thanks to RMT Erin Kalau for the donation of a 1 hour massage.

More Thanks

The prizes for the raffle keep coming in. We have some Buffalo Sabers tickets for next season (game TBD)

2 x 9 hole rounds of golf, from River Edge http://www.riveredgegolf.com

2 x 18 holes at Brookfield from Golf North http://www.golfnorth.ca

Special Thanks

Special thanks to Great Lakes Helicopters for their donations of a 20 min Sightseeing tour for 1 person. http://www.greatlakeshelicopter.ca/rides.html

To Caesar Martini's for some amazing Gift certificates. http://www.caesarmartinis.com/

Where to get your Ticket!

The following are your options to get your ticket for this amazing event.

Via Myself Ian Kalau 519-589-7952 or John Dolinar of the dunes.

Inception Clothing http://www.inceptionstyle.com/

Encore Records http://www.encorerecords.ca/

Orange Monkey

5 Princess W
Waterloo, ON N2L 2X7, Canada
(519) 886-0939

and on-line via http://www.janebond.ca/

Look forward to seeing everyone there

Ian Kalau

Tickets are now on sale!!!!

Tickets are now available online via www.janebond.ca
I should have hard tickets in hand for you purchase very very soon.

Get your tickets B4 this awesome show sells out.

Rock for Autism

The date is set and we are just working to finalize some of the details.
Here is what we have so far.

Event: Rock for Autism (to support the walk for Autism) Benefit concert
Host: Team Trystan
Location: The Starlight 47 king st N, Waterloo On http://www.janebond.ca
Phone: 519-885-4970
Date: Thursday May 29Th
Time: Doors will be between 8 and 9PM
Cost: $15 (B4) and $20 @ the door (all proceeds will go to Autism Speaks
Bands: Seedy Ease http://www.seedyease.com
The Dunes http://www.theduneslive.com
The Stars Here http://www.myspace.com/thestarshere

We are looking into getting a few door and auction/raffle prizes (donations always welcome)
please keep your eyes posted.

When tickets are available for purchase, we will advise of all options to secure your spot at this amazing night.

Concert date set....

Hey all, just wanted to drop a line and make everyone aware that Thursday May 29th will be the night for Rock for Autism, hosted by Team Trystan.
The event will take place in the k/w area at a very HOT venue.
The bands some might say are even HOTTER!!!
Keep your eyes posted for further details

What is ABA Therapy?

ABA, stands for " Applied Behavior Analysis"

Some of you may have seen or herd of the story on WFive about Carly Fleischmann.
Carly is a 13 year old girl living with Autism spectrum disorder. Carly Fleischmann is unable to speak a single syllable. But two years ago, she defied the odds and started typing words with the help of specialized computer software.

This is largly due to the fact that she has been getting ABA for many years now. The therapy includes a team of 12 part-time therapists working in shifts, and amounts to about 40 hours a week...

Do you know what this even costs??????????
Between $80,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year.

Here are some links that will fill you in with more info as to what if anything our country is doing for these children.
As well, more links related to ABA!!!

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080320/WFIVE_CarlysStory_080320/20080322?hub=WFive

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applied_behavior_analysis

Around the Corner

June is just around the corner and that means it's time for another walk for Autism Speaks. Donations have climbed to $2,700.00 on the Canadian site and they keep coming in. We have a long way to go to smash last years total, but we all know it will happen.

APRIL 12, 2008 - Autism Awareness Night with Toronto Rock Lacrosse Team. Stay tuned for more details.


SAVE THIS DATE! Sunday, April 6, 2008 - Ontario Walk Kick Off Luncheon with featured speaker Ellen Sabin, author of the "The Autism Acceptance Book". Free admission - lunch will be served. Toronto Eaton Centre Marriott Hotel 11:30 -1:30 Reserve your spots early - 1-888-362-6227 or email us at autismspeakscanada@autismspeaks.org

For more info, call Autism Speaks at 1-888-362-6227

Donations as of March 11th

The Donations for Autism Speaks are up to $13,560. Keep 'em' coming.

Who want's to see a concert?

We all Love a good concert, Right?
Well what about one that benefits a good cause like Autism Speaks.
Team Trystan is in the works for a concert in the Kitchener-Waterloo area in the near future.
Keep your eyes posted for more details.
This wont be something to miss.

Donations as of March 5th

Total Donations: $12,850.00

The donations keep coming in,, but we still need all the support we can get. Team Trystan is at $545 so far, a nice start but well off our last year total. Lets keep up the work and do our best.

Ice Hounds vs Rangers

Saturday March 1st at 12:30pm Trystan and the Cambridge Ice Hounds will be taking on the Kitchener Rangers at the Aud complex in Kitchener.
Donations will be collected for entrance into the game.
The Kitchener Rangers have been on HOT streak, winning thier past 8, however this day is going to belong to the Ice Hounds!!!!

Walk for Autism

Dear Friends and Family,
Autism Speaks is getting ready for its annual signature event on June 8th in Toronto, Walk for Autism Research. I am planning to be a part of that Walk and I am asking you to join me in raising critically-needed funds for autism research by making a contribution in support of my Walk.

http://www.walknowforautism.org/c.otJTJ7MQIqE/b.3618035/siteapps/personalpage/ShowPage.aspx?c=otJTJ7MQIqE&b=3618035&sid=6eIFLVMxGfLNJPPpHnF

Autism is a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a person's ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, or form relationships with others. First identified more than 50 years ago, autism is typically diagnosed by the age of two or three. Autism affects people of all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Few disorders are as devastating to a child and his or her family.While some people with autism are mildly affected, most people with the condition will require life long supervision and care and have significant language impairments. Many children with autism will never be able to tell their parents they love them. Currently, the causes of autism are unknown and there are no specific medical treatments or cure. Physicians have no blood test or scan that can definitively diagnose the disorder. As such, the diagnosis of autism is based solely upon observations of behavior. Despite increasing national interest and high prevalence, autism research is one of the lowest funded areas of medical research by both public and private sources. Whatever you can give will help! I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.

Sincerely,
Steph and Ian Kalau

Click below to get to my personal page and make a secure, online donation.
http://www.walknowforautism.org/c.otJTJ7MQIqE/b.3618035/siteapps/personalpage/ShowPage.aspx?c=otJTJ7MQIqE&b=3618035&sid=6eIFLVMxGfLNJPPpHnF

To send a donation:
You may make a check payable to Autism Speaks and mail your check to me:

Steph and Ian Kalau