Autism Resources Forum

FROM LEARNING RX in TYSONS CORNER:

Dear Local Autism Support Organization, Our center is sponsoring a community-wide Autism Resources Forum on May 12th to introduce families impacted by autism to the life-changing resources available to them in their own backyard. At this event, we’ll be featuring a number of local organizations that provide care or resources to the autism community, and we’d love to feature your group. We’re anticipating great media coverage and turnout, especially since our keynote speakers will be “The Biggest Loser” stars Phil and Amy Parham, who lost more than 250 pounds on the reality TV show. As Phil and Amy shared with millions who watched their “Biggest Loser” journey, they are the parents of an autistic child. In fact, they say that the stress and pain of autism’s impact on their family helped make them fat as they turned to food for comfort. The Parhams are entertaining and engaging speakers, and families who hear their story not only identify with their experiences, they get plenty of practical information and insights as well. We also want families and professionals attending to hear about what you do. At this event: You’ll be invited to give a three-minute presentation about your services You’ll have the opportunity to distribute handouts and brochures, including having an information table for your materials Your organization will be mentioned in local media coverage If you’d like to be a part of this exciting and informative evening with families in our community, can you let me know as soon as possible? Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, so I need to know soon if you’re planning on joining us. As soon as I hear back from you, I’ll send  you a promo-packet you can use to let your staff, clients and contacts know your organization is being featured at this high profile event, and invite them to attend. As you well know, autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in America and, as a spectrum-disorder, it impacts individuals and their families very differently. Families dealing with autism need every resource they can get to help them manage and improve their lives. We couldn’t be more excited about partnering with other groups in our city to let families know that help and hope is out there! I’m very much looking forward to partnering with you. Sincerely, Kathryn McHale Center Director LearningRx Tysons LearningRx Tysons 8321 Old Courthouse Rd Suite 130 Veinna, VA 22182 703-462-9570