NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS * OCTOBER 1, 2015
PROGRESS TO DATE
Money Raised 2015 
$178,984
50% of Operating Budget 
Children Screened 
8,893

HIGHLIGHTS!
Playa Painting Workshop for 
ATPF with 
Andres Amador

September 29, 2015

Neuroscience Conference Planning Meeting
September 28, 2015
NEW Player Mentor Program with SDSU Women's Basketball
September 27, 2015
Mommy Daddy & Me Playtime Group

September 26, 2015
CRASD Oktoberfest for ATPF
September 24, 2015
ATPF Core Team Meeting
September 23, 2015
Athleta Shopping Night for ATPF at UTC Westfield Mall 
September 23, 2015
LIFT UP AUTISM at Fathom Crossfit
September 19, 2015
ATPF Booth at Resource Fair hosted by CAPTAIN
September 19, 2015
ATPF Bay Area #LIFTUPAUTISM
September 13, 2015
CSR Thank You
September 12, 2015
ATPF-USD Football 
Home Game
September 12, 2015
ATPF Musical Playgroup
September 12, 2015
CSR CARES 
12th Annual 
Golf Tournament
September 11, 2015
ATPF FREE PreK Screenings @ 
Vista La Mesa 
Head Start
September 11, 2015
Magical Bridge Playgroup Tour & Site Visit
September 10, 2015
ATPF FREE Early Intervention
 PreK Screenings 
San Miguel 
Head Start 
September 10, 2015
Stanford Bing Preschool Tour & Site Visit
September 10, 2015
ATPF-Family Day at Padres Petco Park
September 7, 2015
USD Home Game @ Qualcomm Stadium
September 5, 2015
ATPF Research Meeting with 
Dr. Jean Novak
September 4, 2015
ATPF & SDCM Planning Meeting
September 3, 2015
ATPF Neuroscience & Research Planning Meeting
September 3, 2015
The San Diego Foundation Future40
August 31, 2015
Thank you 
Brooke Benson
August 31, 2015
ATPF-SJSU Football Player Meet & Greet 
August 30, 2015
Ready, Set, Go: College Readiness Program
August 29, 2015
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TPF-NCL Girls Summer Art Camp: Session 5 
August 29,2015
THANK YOU #LIFTUPAUTISM



Thank you TRAIN HEROIC for hosting #LIFTUPAUTISM! In 2013, Train Heroic hosted #LIFTUPAUTISM for ATPF and raised more than $60,000 for our foundation! They did it again on 9.19.2015 and ATPF is honored to be one of the benefactors again. We are beyond grateful to The Everett Family for supporting ATPF through this one day, 5 minute, worldwide crossfit event! 
Over 600 gyms and 29 countries participated worldwide to support ATPF. Special thank you to FATHOM Crossfit San Diego for hosting our ATPF Team!

Special thank you to new ATPF Mom Shiloh Reed, Owner of LVI Crossfit in Poway, California, for hosting a fundraiser for ATPF on 9.19.2015 and raising more than $900, and our awesome Bay Area USD Football Alumni Players: Patrick Thompson, Sam Scudellari and Andrew Bakhtiari for hosting their event for #LIFTUPAUTISM on 9.19.2015 at Crossfit Golden Gate in San Francisco. 
We are beyond grateful for all the love and support!
Crossfit LVI, Poway, CA

Crossfit Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA
Lift Up Autism 9.19.2015
Thank you Josh Everett for pumping up and instructing the Hoff Family how to Crossfit!
1st ANNUAL ATPF NEUROSCIENCE CONFERENCE
Thursday, November 5, 2015
THE SANFORD CONSORTIUM FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Roth Auditorium
Program: 9am-5pm
Living With Autism Panel Forum 3-5PM
Sunset Reception: 5-7PM

Moderator: Roger Bingham, President of The Science Network

Autism Tree Project Foundation 2015 Neuroscience Conference is the first annual day-long collaboration which will showcase cutting-edge findings and innovations in the field of Neuroscience and Autism. 
This conference will serve as a forum that brings together forward-thinking leaders and individuals interested in learning more about synergy here in San Diego. This one day event will feature a mix of new research, a keynote speaker and a "Living With Autism" panel discussion with our young adults with autism.
 

ATPF KICKS OFF 2015 FALL SCREENING PROGRAM




ATPF funds free Early Intervention Preschool Screenings through Kara Dodds & Associates in San Diego and Dr. Jean Novak in the Bay Area. Thank you our incredible team for their dedication and passion to provide every child a brighter future through free early intervention preschool screenings to detect any developmental delay in children. To learn more about this program,  visit our website www.autismtreeproject.org
OKTOBERFEST RAISES $1,200 FOR ATPF
Thank you to ATPF Board Member Curtis Gabhart for your help to make ATPF the benefactor at the 3rd Annual CRASD Oktoberfest! Special thank you to our volunteer team for coming out to make this event a huge success! 


ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE WITH ANDRES AMADOR


Thank you to world famous Earth Scape Artist Andres Amador for leading an incredible workshop with our group at Del Mar beach! We truly appreciate everyone who came out to support ATPF and work with Andres for this unique afternoon.
You can learn more about Artist Andres Amador -- www.andresamadorarts.com
ATPF YOUNG INTERN PROGRAM THRIVING
ATPF Young Intern Director Garret Hoff: Speaking on 9/11 to Francis Parker High School
ATPF Young Intern Director Garret Hoff: Speech in Honor of September 11 at Francis Parker High School

We are sending out a big congrats to Garret Hoff on writing and giving a speech to Francis Parker High School in honor of September 11.  
We are so grateful to Garret Hoff who founded the ATPF Young Intern & Volunteer Program in May 2014. This program has thrived and now includes 
11 ATPF Interns and our first ever International Intern, Alin Fosselman, from Frankfurt, Germany, here working with our ATPF team until October 15, 2015. 


THANK YOU ATPF INTERNS FOR VOLUNTEERING OVER 900 HOURS TO DATE

Katie Greene, St. Charles Borromeo, 13 years old 
Amairani Nunez, Nestor Language Academy Charter School, 13 years old
Isabel Roji, Nestor Language Academy Charter School, 14 years old
Emily Potts, Francis Parker High School, 15 years old
Christian Osuna, Patrick Henry High School, 15 years old
Garret Hoff, Director of Young Intern Program, Francis Parker High School, 15 years old
Kate Petosa, Cathedral Catholic High School, 16 years old
Sam Parker, High Tech High Chula Vista, 17 years old
Erin Ortlesky, Academy of Our Lady Peace, 16 years old
Montse Caro, Mater Dei Catholic High School, 18 years old
Alin Fosselman, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany, 22 years old







SJSU SPARTAN FOOTBALL TEAM TAKES HOME THE VALLEY TROPHY




Congrats to the San Jose State University Football Spartans for bringing home the Valley Trophy! We love our SJSU players and are so thankful to Head Coach Ron Caragher and his wife Wendy for their heart and dedication to our children and families. To learn more about getting involved with the SJSU Football Player Mentor Program in the Bay Area, contact [email protected]

WE HAVE OVER 50 UPCOMING EVENTS ON OUR CALENDAR AND 207 SINCE JANUARY 1ST!







We are always looking for quality volunteers to join our team and new families to sign up for our 18 free programs and services! 

If you want to sign up for any of our upcoming events, contact [email protected] or call 619-222-4465 

NEW! ATPF-SDSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYER MENTOR PROGRAM A HUGE SUCCESS


Thank you to the SDSU Women's Basketball Team for your heart and love for mission! We are very excited about this new program for children and families. 
To learn more, contact [email protected] or call 619-222-4465
SIGN UP NOW FOR THE 
ANNUAL SPA DAY FOR MOMS & DAUGHTERS
ATPF Teen Time Event - Farm Tour & Outing
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2015 @ 12PM
Location: Private
The ATPF Teen Time Program is led by two of our ATPF Teens with autism. The program is designed for teens and young adults with high-functioning autism who are able to independently participate in organized social outings throughout the San Diego community.  All teens/young adults welcome!  For the safety of our teens, we keep the location private. If you would like to sign up your teen for this fun day of bowling, please contact  [email protected]  or call 619-222-4465
ATPF-USD Football Player Mentor Program: USD Home Game
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2015 @ 1pm
Location: University of San Diego Torero Stadium
5998 Alcala Park, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA 92110
RSVP for your tickets now for this USD Home Game! ATPF kids are FREE and adults are $5 each. To get your tickets for this game, contact [email protected] or call 619-222-4465
ATPF Ready, Set, Go! College Readiness Workshop
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2015 @ 9:30am
Location: ATPF Office 
2845 Nimitz Blvd, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92106
These free monthly workshops are open to teens with autism, ages 14-21, who are looking for a way to prepare themselves for life away from home. Workshops are led by volunteers who teach and practice with our teens basic life skills such as interviewing for a job, writing a collge essay, balancing a checkbook, etc. To sign up for these workshops or learn more about this program, contact 619-222-4465 or  [email protected]  
ATPF-SJSU Football Player Mentor Program: SJSU Home Game
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2015
Location: San Jose State University Spartan Stadium
One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192
RSVP for your tickets to come out to this SJSU Home Game! To get your tickets for this game, contact [email protected] or call 619-222-4465
ATPF-USD Football Player Mentor Program: USD Home Game
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2015 @ 2pm
Location: University of San Diego Torero Stadium
5998 Alcala Park, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA 92110
RSVP for your tickets now for this USD Home Game! ATPF kids are FREE and adults are $5 each. To get your tickets for this game, contact [email protected] or call 619-222-4465
ATPF Musical Playgroup
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2015 @ 10-11am
Location: Autism Tree Project Foundation Office 
2845 Nimitz Blvd, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92106

Big thanks to Angela Neve & Julie Guy, Music Therapists & Owners of The Music Therapy Center of California, for hosting these fun groups for the whole family! Kids learn how to interact, communicate and play through experimenting with music making. This program is a life-line for newly diagnosed families who have just entered the world of autism and an incredible tool for parents to get more language from their child. Come out for a fun time with your child. We can only accommodate the first 6 families.  L[email protected] OR CALL 619-222-4465

ATPF Mommy, Daddy & Me Playtime with Dr. Jennifer Oke, Clinical Psychologist
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015 @ 10-11am
Location: Autism Tree Project Foundation Office 
2845 Nimitz Blvd, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92106

Big thanks to Dr. Jennifer Oke & ATPF Volunteer Heidi Moker for hosting these fun groups for the whole family! Kids learn how to interact, communicate and play through basic floor time activities. This program is a life-line for newly diagnosed families who have just entered the world of autism and an incredible tool for parents to get more language from their child. Come out for a fun time with your child and bring the entire family. We can only accommodate the first 4 families per play group. To RSVP, contact L[email protected] OR CALL 619-222-4465

3rd Annual SJSU-ATPF Fall Harvest Festival - SAVE the Date NOW
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015 TIME TBA
Location: San Jose State University 
One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95124
Autism Tree Project Foundation, CSR CARES Foundation and Dr. Jean Novak of the Communicative Disorders & Speech Department at San Jose State University are honored to host the 3rAnnual Fall Harvest Festival on campus at San Jose State University! This fun and FREE event is open for all families living with autism in the Bay Area.  To RSVP, contact  L [email protected]  OR CALL 619-222-4465