Background
I am a professional archaeologist and the father of Becky, who along with being autistic is blind and has epilepsy. It is hard to find things for her to participate in and enjoy. She is involved with some programs with other autistic children. Last year she participated in Surfers for Autism one day events for children within the spectrum and their families. The event was amazing. I started thinking that all children love dinosaurs and archaeology and some parents have told me their autistic children love history. As a result I came up with the concept of Archaeologists for Autism.
Tom Penders
Founder and President, Archaeologists for Autism
I am a professional archaeologist and the father of Becky, who along with being autistic is blind and has epilepsy. It is hard to find things for her to participate in and enjoy. She is involved with some programs with other autistic children. Last year she participated in Surfers for Autism one day events for children within the spectrum and their families. The event was amazing. I started thinking that all children love dinosaurs and archaeology and some parents have told me their autistic children love history. As a result I came up with the concept of Archaeologists for Autism.
Tom Penders
Founder and President, Archaeologists for Autism
Mission Statement
The Archaeologists for Autism mission is to unlock the potential of children with developmental disabilities. We aim to provide children with autism spectrum disorders and their families a chance to experience archaeology in a fun, low stress environment. At our Archeologists for Autism event, children on the autism spectrum and their families will be walking the grounds of an actual archaeological site and be able to enjoy a wide range of activities related to archaeology and paleontology, live music, face-painting, and much more. Participants will be able to use social skills, and use various functional skills, all while having fun! The entire event is FREE.
The Archaeologists for Autism mission is to unlock the potential of children with developmental disabilities. We aim to provide children with autism spectrum disorders and their families a chance to experience archaeology in a fun, low stress environment. At our Archeologists for Autism event, children on the autism spectrum and their families will be walking the grounds of an actual archaeological site and be able to enjoy a wide range of activities related to archaeology and paleontology, live music, face-painting, and much more. Participants will be able to use social skills, and use various functional skills, all while having fun! The entire event is FREE.
LOCATION OF THE EVENT
The event is being held at the Historic Sams House at the Pine Island Conservation Area, Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida. This a nature sanctuary which is part of the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
Address: 6195 North Tropical Trail, Merritt, Island, Florida 32953
WHEN
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
The event is being held at the Historic Sams House at the Pine Island Conservation Area, Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida. This a nature sanctuary which is part of the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
Address: 6195 North Tropical Trail, Merritt, Island, Florida 32953
WHEN
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
EVENT FLIER
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Fairfield Inn and Suites, Titusville, Florida is the official hotel for Archaeologists for Autism
PARTNERS
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PROUD PARTNER OF NATIONAL FOSSIL DAY
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ARCHAEOLOGISTS FOR AUTISM NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK
Come out to see the Brevard County Manatees at Space Coast Stadium on Saturday, August 29th at 6:30 pm and help Archaeologists for Autism. A portion of every ticket sold is donated to us!!! Plus you get a voucher with your ticket for a free hat and there is fireworks after the game
https://groupmatics.events/#/event/AFA
https://groupmatics.events/#/event/AFA