NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS * JUNE 1, 2015
PROGRESS TO DATE
Money Raised 2015 
$76,749
Children Screened 
8,713

HIGHLIGHTS!
PHOTO ALBUMS
Redbrick Preschool Point Loma & 
Le Caramel for ATPF
May 27, 2015
Caffe Bella Italia Walk Through
May 27, 2015
ATPF MAY Core Team Meeting
May 26, 2015
New Bike/New Rider Night at SD Harley Davidson
May 26, 2015
Hearts & Hooves Therapy Site Visit
May 26, 2015
Ready, Set, Go! College Readiness Workshop
May 23, 2015
2015 ATPF Neuroscience Planning Meeting
May 22, 2015
ATPF Intern Presents to SD Union School District
May 21, 2015
Thursday Club Grant Award Luncheon
May 21, 2015
Joel Anderson presents at 
Temple Grandin 
& Friends 
May 20, 2015
Bridge to the Beach for ATPF Family Beach Day
May 16, 2015
InHarmony Training
May 14, 2015
Microsoft Tech Volunteer Support Team Site Visit 
May 14, 2015
50 Square Feet Video Production Planning Meeting 
May 13, 2015
USD Baseball 
Home Game 
May 10, 2015
ATPF Site Visit with Mark Powell
May 8, 2015
CCIM Golf Classic ReCap Meeting
May 6, 2015
ATPF-NCL Training
May 5, 2015
ATPF Research Planning Meeting for 2015 Conference
May 5, 2015
ATPF Research Team Planning Meeting
May 5, 2015
Salk Institute Site Visit & Tour with Roger Bingham
May 4, 2015
ATPF 2015 Neuroscience Conference Planning Meeting
May 4, 2015
San Diego 
Harley Davidson Fight Night
May 2, 2015
St. Mary's Star of the Sea for ATPF
April 29, 2015
ATPF Core 
Team Meeting
April 29, 2015
ATPF Padres
Home Game
April 28, 2015
ATPF Padres 
Home Game
April 27, 2015
UCSD ASMA San Diego Health Fair at Copley-Price Family YMCA City Heights
April 25, 2015
ATPF AWARDED $18,600 FROM THURSDAY CLUB

BIG THANK YOU to team The Thursday Club, one of San Diego's oldest women's groups. In November 2014, we were chosen as a grant winner from their 

88th Annual Rummage Sale.

 We are beyond thankful to receive a grant of $18,600 
for ATPF free Early Intervention Preschool Screenings from the Thursday Club Juniors! Thank you to this incredible group of women who strive daily to support 
the community, each other and our families with all the hard work!
LE CARAMEL & REDBRICK PRESCHOOL RAISE OVER $1,000 FOR ATPF!

Thank you to Ms. Leanne's class at our legacy preschool, Redbrick Preschool in Point Loma, for selling the most Le Caramels for ATPF in April during National Autism Awareness Month!

We thanked the kiddos today by celebrating with a pizza party. Very special thank you to 

ATPF Board Member and Le Caramel Owner Christen Kuegner and Redbrick Preschool Director Nicole Hage for making this give back program happen for ATPF that raised over $1,000! 




 

USD FOOTBALL PLAYER MENTOR TAKES ATPF TEEN TO HER PROM - THIRD YEAR IN A ROW!

USD Alumni Football Player Mentor Toney Sawyer took 
ATPF Teen Maise Donovan to prom last night ... 
for the third year in a row!  A direct quote from Toney says, 
"For the past three years it has been a pleasure working with Maisie and the Donovan family.  She was the best date that any man could ask for and showed off some good dance moves while doing it. 
Just wanted to say thank you #ATPF!" 
Thank you Toney for your heart, passion and LOVE for our children and families. We are blessed to know you and our families are blessed to be touched by you! 

ATPF TEEN DEREK MATLOCK PRESENTED NEGENTROPY AWARD


ATPF Volunteer Executive Director Dayna Hoff  was honored to present our first every  ATPF Negentropy Award to ATPF Teen Derek Matlock,  Co-Director of our ATPF Teen Time Program, 
at the May Core Team Meeting. 

This award was given to Derek to thank him for 
"showing compassion, understanding and leadership by taking the initiative and reaching out to help an adult, his own high school teacher, navigate the complex system of autism. Thank you Derek - by being an advocate for your teacher, you are an agent for change and transformation for children and families with autism."

ATPF IN THE NEWS...

ATPF Featured in Las Patronas Manifique Jewel Ball 2015 Newsletter...

Last November, ATPF received a grant award from Las Patronas to purchase a used van to use for our 16 programs & services! Thank you Las Patronas for featuring ATPF and our van in their recent Magnifique Jewel Ball 2015 Newsletter!
ATPF Board Member Micheal Leaf Featured in STAR News May Issue...

CONGRATS to ATPF Board Member Michael Leaf for being featured in this month's issue of the Star News ! Run, don't walk and pick up a copy of this week's issue of The Star-News!  Happy 7 year anniversary to Michael Leaf Design  www.michaelleafdesign.com.  Thank you Michael Leaf for all your do to create brighter futures for children and families with autism! 
ATPF NCL - Girls Mentor Program Featured in the Del Sol Magazine May/June 2015 issue... 

Thank you to ATPF Board Member Pablo Fernandez for leading a Valentine's Themed Cooking Class for our Mothers & Daughters! If you would like more information on this on-going girls mentor program, contact Lisa@autismtreeproject.org 

THANK YOU SAN DIEGO JR LIFEGUARD FOUNDATION

Thank you to all of our ATPF Volunteers, ATPF Interns, San Diego Junior Guard Lifeguard Interns, and wonderful families who made our first Bridge to the Beach Day for ATPF a success! We are so thankful for this new summer event for our families -- thank you to the San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation for their generous grant to ATPF to make this new program possible. 




 

CONGRATS TO ATPF YOUNG INTERN, 8TH GRADER ISABEL ROJI!


We could not be prouder of our young 
ATPF Intern, 8th grader Isabel Roji! 
Isabel was chosen as the only student from her school, Nester Charter School, to 
present her community service project with ATPF to the South Bay Union School District Board - Imperial Beach! 
Isabel gave a 10 minute presentation on her community service work at ATPF and also created a video in Spanish, showcasing the 
16 programs and services we provide. Congrats Isabel on all your hard work! 
Thank you Isabel for your heart and passion for our children and families!
 

JOEL ANDERSON PRESENTS AT TEMPLE GRANDIN & FRIENDS EVENT


CONGRATS to ATPF Artist & Author 
Joel Anderson for being chosen as a presenter at the Temple Grandin & Friends Event at the  LA Staples Center on Wednesday,  May 20! 
Joel's video and social story, 
Blue Horizons for Autism, 
was also presented. 
Congrats Joel!
 

LIFT UP AUTISM WANTS YOUR VIDEO STORY!

On October 19, 2013 Josh Everett, TrainHeroic, 
and the CrossFit community rallied together in spectacular fashion to support the Autism community in a worldwide workout event called LiftUpLuke. 
This "competition for a cause" specifically sought to support early diagnosis and treatment of Autism, raise funds for the Autism Tree Project Foundation in San Diego, and most importantly, turn a global spotlight on the measured and severe impact of Autism on families and individuals around the world.

This year, we're upping the ante and doubling down our efforts to take the impact of the event to another level...and WE WANT YOUR STORY! Please share your reason why YOU are LIFTING UP AUTISM this September by sharing a short video of your story on the link HERE -- every story and every child matters and we want yours! 

For more information, to sign up, get inspired, visit www.liftupautism.com

ATPF 
Padres Home Game Family Night -- TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
Date: Monday, June 1, 2015 @ 7:10pm
Location: Petco Park San Diego
Thank you to MLB Players Give Back Program and the San Diego Padres for donating these free tickets for our families to the upcoming Padres Home Game. We are sold out for this game! However, if you would like to be on a waiting list for possible upcoming Padres Home Game tickets, contact Lisa@autismtreeproject.org or call 619-222-4465
ATPF Musical Playgroup
Date: Saturday, June 6, 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. Please register now for this playgroup! Lisa@autismtreeproject.org OR CALL 619-222-4465

Bay Area Parent Mentor Night: Father's Day Theme
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Time: 6:30-8:30PM

ATPF 
Padres Home Game Family Night -- TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
Date: Monday, June 15, 2015 @ 7:10pm
Location: Petco Park San Diego
Thank you to the MLB Players Give Back Program and the San Diego Padres for donating these free tickets for our families to the upcoming Padres Home Game. We are sold out for this game! However, if you would like to be on a waiting list for possible upcoming Padres Home Game tickets, contact Lisa@autismtreeproject.org or call 619-222-4465
NEW! NEW! NEW! ATPF Bridge to the Beach Program
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2015 @ 9-11am
Location: San Diego Jr Lifeguards: Santa Clara Recreation Center - Mission Beach 
1008 Santa Clara Place, San Diego, CA 92109

We are thrilled to be partnering with the San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation and offering these new family beach days for our kids and families. ALL are welcome to attend these fun events where kids can learn how to surf, paddle board, ocean safety and other water sport activities. Please register now for these fun and free beach days! Lisa@autismtreeproject.org OR CALL 619-222-4465

ATPF Monthly CORE TEAM MEETING
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Time: 6:30-8PM
Location: ATPF OFFICE, 2845 Nimitz Blvd, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92106
For information on how to get involved and become part of our core team of volunteers and leaders, contact   lisa@autismtreeproject.org or call 619-222-4465
ATPF Mommy, Daddy & Me Play Group
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2015 @ 10-11am
Location: Autism Tree Project Foundation Office 
2845 Nimitz Blvd, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92106

Bring your child to our Playtime Class for a fun hour of interaction and play. Dr. Jennifer Oke will be leading this FREE group and teaching parents how to play, enjoy and have fun with their kids. This class is limited to 6 families - all siblings welcome! We can only accommodate the first 6 families. Please register now for this playgroup! Lisa@autismtreeproject.org OR CALL 619-222-4465

RSVP NOW for the ATPF-NCL 5th Annual Summer Art Camp!

We are excited to announce our upcoming 

Autism Tree Neuroscience Conference: 

Roots, Branches and Fruits of Hearts & Minds

SAVE THE DATE NOW for this one day event...
Thursday, November 5, 2015 

at 

The Sanford Consortium

 If you would like more information on this event, please contact Lisa@autismtreeproject.org or call 619-222-4465