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Dress Down for Autism on Friday, June 14!

Tom Dunphy — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:55:12 +0000

Friday, June 14th is Dress Down for Autism Day. Everyone is encourage to dress down in order to bring awareness to autism. Share your dressed down photos with us on The Point Facebook Page or with Instagram using the hashtag #dressdownday. Those photos will appear below: Don’t forget to attend the “Autism Speaks to Young [...]

World Autism Awareness Day Offers Chance to Learn

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:41:06 +0000

It’s World Autism Awareness Day, and April is Autism Awareness Month. Why should that matter to you? Here’s what you need to know about autism: The CDC reports 1 in 50 school-age children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a term that covers many brain development disorders Boys are about 5 times more likely than girls [...]

Katy Perry Sings Touching Duet of 'Firework' with Autistic Girl [VIDEO]

Matt Ryan — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:06:42 +0000

If this performance is any indication of what we can expect Sunday night on ‘Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together For Autism Programs,’ you better have the tissues ready. The benefit is hosted by Jon Stewart and will air on Comedy Central Sunday night at 8. Sting, Tiny Fey, Carly Rae Jepsen, Amy [...]

Motorcycle Ride This Weekend to Benefit Autism Speaks

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:11:59 +0000

A local celebrity tattoo artist will combine two passions this weekend for a great cause. Anthony Rodriguez, better known as ‘Tattoo Tony’, is best known for his work with Poison frontman Bret Michaels. This Saturday he will team up with local businesses for a motorcycle ride/tattoo event to benefit Autism Speaks. The bike ride starts [...]

Walk Now for Autism Speaks

Promotions — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:27:29 +0000

Matt Ryan hosts the Walk Now for Autism Speaks!