Autism: Connecticut Friends of Autistic People

FUSIONS SALON IN WILTON will open its doors Sunday June 5th, to hold an all-day haircutting marathon for the benefit of Friends of Autistic People (FAP). All of the day's proceeds are to help raise funds for the residential farm that FAP is planning to establish as a living and learning center for kids with autism at the threshold of adulthood. Shampoo, cut and blow dry will be $40 for adults and $30 for children. A wide variety of silent auction items have been gathered for some fun shopping. There are signed items from famous sports figure Steve Young, Hall of Famer from the San Francisco 49ers as well as dinner for 2 at the Culinary Institute at Hyde Park, and a vast array of other items as well as door prizes and goody bag gifts. Refreshments will be served throughout the day. Fusions is located in the Gateway Shopping Center on Rte. 7 in Wilton. For more information please call Debbie at 762-0343. Come help us make our dream farm come true by joining us on Sunday June 5th. Doors open at 9 a.m.

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Andre Watts to Perform at Temple Sholom to Benefit FAP and Their Planned Farm for the Autistic

FAP (Friends of Autistic People) in collaboration with Temple Sholom of Greenwich will present world renowned pianist Andre Watts on the Temple's stage in a recital on Sunday, October 17th at 4 p.m. The concert will benefit FAP's plans to establish a FARM for children with autism at the onset of adulthood.
The concert will be followed by a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception at the Temple (sumptuous treats courtesy Steve Herman Caterers) where ticket holders at the patron level will enjoy meeting the celebrated artist in person.

Andre Watts is one of the music world's most beloved superstars. His performances each year with the world's great orchestras and conductors and his sold-out performances at the most prestigious international festivals bring him to every corner of the globe and international festivals.

Mr. Watts generously offered to help FAP to raise seed money for FAP's newest initiative, the development of the first farm in Southern Connecticut for autistic children as they mature into adults and lose their autism supports. This farm will be a place where young people with autism will be able to live, learn and work and enjoy purposeful lives in a caring and wholesome environment. It was astounding that when approached Mr. Watts immediately agreed to play for FAP even though he had just undergone brain surgery. He said "I am not just polite-- I mean it". His philanthropy is well known as he traditionally helps raise funds for Camp Hill Villages where people with disabilities live in village communities

Note, donations of funds or land grants from generous donors are being sought for the project.

Friends of Autistic People was founded in September 1997 as a not-for-profit parent education and advocacy group. Its mission is to disseminate information on autism to the public and the legislators and, through its various initiatives, to help improve the lives of our adult children with autism.

Mr. Andre Watts' benefit recital will mark the first collaboration between FAP and Temple Sholom. FAP is most grateful for Temple Sholom's interest and support.

Area merchants support the event, among them Crucitti Florists, Steven Herman Catering, AoC Fine Wines.

A benefit committee is still accepting people interested to help. For more information, please call 203-661-8510.
Also please visit our website www.autisticadults.com (being updated).

To join Friends of Autistic People, please give us a call at 203-661-8510 or send an email to bridaranyi@aol.com.