AUTISM SPEAKS TO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENT WILL RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR AUTISM ON JUNE 15TH IN LAKE COMO

The New Jersey Shore community of Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, will host the First Autism Speaks To Young Professionals (AS2YP) event on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Paul’s Tavern in Lake Como.

AS2YP NJ Shore will bring together a crowd of twenty-to-forty-somethings who want to support Autism Speaks and enjoy an afternoon of cocktails, dancing and refreshments. The event will also have a silent auction with items including a Yankees Dugout Visit Voucher, Mets Tickets, Best Buy Gift Cards and more.

Miss Delaware International 2013 Crystal Rush will be in attendance to assist with the silent auction and greet guests. Ms. Rush, whose niece lives with autism, is an active supporter and advocate of Autism Speaks.

Tickets for AS2YP can be purchased online for $40 at events.autismspeaks.org/as2ypnjshore. Pre-ordered tickets online will also receive a commemorative AS2YP tank top. Tickets will be available at the door for $45.

All event proceeds will support Autism Speaks’ work, both locally and nationally, to increase awareness about the growing autism health crisis, fund innovative autism research and family services, and advocate for the needs of individuals with autism and their families in New Jersey and beyond.

Autism spectrum disorder is now diagnosed in 1 in every 88 children, including 1 in 54 boys, making it the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.

About Autism

Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders – autism spectrum disorders (ASD) – caused by a combination of genes and environmental influences. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by communication difficulties, social and behavioral challenges, as well as repetitive behaviors. An estimated 1 in 88 children in the U.S. is on the autism spectrum – a 78 percent increase in six years that is only partly explained by improved diagnosis.

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Mr. Wright is the former vice chairman of General Electric and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed over $180 million to research and developing innovative resources for families. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 95 cities across North America. On the global front, Autism Speaks has established partnerships and related activities in over 40 countries on 5 continents to foster international research, services and awareness. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit AutismSpeaks.org.