Center for Autism and Related Disorders Hosts Art Auction for Autism in Celebration of Autism Awareness Month

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Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV (1888PressRelease) April 09, 2011 - The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), will host an "Art Auction for Autism" on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 3:00pm through 5:00 pm at the CARD Virginia office located at 5400 Shawnee Road, Suite 208 Alexandria, Virginia. The event is open to the general public.

"April is National Autism Awareness Month, therefore, we want to raise awareness about autism by organizing an Art Auction in hopes of bringing local communities together for a great cause," says Chelsea Burton, CARD Virginia Office Manager. "We are hoping to raise lots of money through this auction. The afternoon fun will be filled with entertainment and we welcome everyone."

Proceeds from the auction will go to ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today), a national nonprofit 501 (c)3 organization whose mission is to raise awareness and provide treatment services and support to families to help their children with autism achieve their full potential.

To make an art donation for the auction or to RSVP for the event, call Chelsea Burton at (703) 750-0633 or email at c.burton ( @ ) centerforautism dot com dot

For more information about the ART Auction for Autism, visit: centerforautism.com/virginia-art-auction.

About the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD):
CARD 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, CARD develops individualized treatment plans for every child and provides autism services around the globe.

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

MEDIA CONTACT
Aenid Reyes
Public Relations Assistant
Tele: (818) 345-2345 ext. 285
Email: a.reyes ( @ ) centerforautism dot com

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