Center for Autism Awareness

Thank you for visiting our new Internet site. We want to give you the opportunity to stay in touch with us.

At present, our web site is still under construction. We are making an effort to present you with our entire mission as soon as possible. At this point we can provide you with information regarding  Who we are and our current project.

In brief, you should know the following about us: We are an educational not for profit center providing awareness, programs, and services for  children and young adults on the ASD spectrum. Our current focus is the Center's opening of the after school  ASD Enrichment Program  at St. Paul's School in Valley Cottage. This is so "doable"...This will be a County first!  Offering a learning and play experience co-created by an ABA Teachers and Parents Collaborative for Children on the Autism Spectrum.

We are a group of Parents and  Educators who's lives are dedicated to those who have ASD. We have grown out of the need of a lack of education and auxiliary services and resources  for our children. Our founders are  Maryanne Biaetti, Pam Abrusyzzese.and Denise Scheyd.  As parents and friends we have found that if you have a child on the spectrum...you had better roll up your sleeves now coz it's all about the work....and tho were really excited about the research being done and benefit greatly from it.....the only answer we get is " intervention,services,education, ABA"... which is fine and does work  but the kind of services needed to make a difference is not readily available or excludes most of us by being cost prohibitive..........so here we are!.... Starting our first program.... our motto   "Our kids need their services now !" has created such a momentum that the sky is unlimited....

At the Center, our goal is to change the future for all who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and  those who are in the midst of finding the services. To provide enrichment and growth experiences for our children who need their services and opportunities..When?.. Now!

We are dedicated to raising funds for programs, services and awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and our society; It is for us to think out of the box and provide all the possible experiences and make available resources so these wonderful spirits reach their potential.

 Our Center aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to us,  and donate to us so that enrichment programs are provided in all communities..... As the time is now!   Each individual on the spectrum has unlimited possibilities and each door to that potential is as individual as a thumb print. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will see them realize their dreams.

Our hope is to have our first program up at St.Paul's in the Spring of 2008........We have a wonderful space that is readily available for our children...Our main fundraiser to enable us to open our doors will be held in February.. date TBA......  In the meantime if you are interested in being a part of this beautiful experience, needing info on our curriculum for our enrichment program, are an interested educator, or an angel.....you may contact us at our e-mail addresses:  Denise Scheyd keiarix@yahoo.com  or Maryanne Baietti  maryannb9@yahoo.com

We look forward to hear from you.