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.