FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: Tuesday, April 27, 2004
CONTACT: Debbie Abrams
561-394-0785:Tel
561-289-1378:Cell
561-394-6762:Fax
IN HONOR OF NATIONAL AUTISM
MONTH
AUTISTIC AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN HAVE
FABULOUS DAY AT THE ZOO
DAVIE, FL--Nearly 100 autistic and special needs children were treated
to a free day at Metrozoo, Sunday, April 25th in recognition of National
Autism Month. The children and their families were taken by bus from Davie
to Metrozoo for a special field trip at the zoo.
“
Families with special needs children often have difficulty taking them
to tourist attractions,” said Valerie Herskowitz, sponsor of the
trip said. “This private outing allowed these families a much needed
fun day. Kids, parents and siblings had a wonderful time!”
The field trip to the Zoo was organized and underwritten by Ms. Herskowitz,
a veteran speech therapist, who is the parent of an autistic child and
owner of Dimensions Therapy Center, which offers speech and occupational
therapy, as well as computer-based therapies. Ms. Herskowitz is the founder
of the non profit National Autism Registry and a licensed speech therapist
in practice for 25 years.
Ms. Herskowitz provides complimentary outings for special needs children
several times a year. Past excursions have included visits to a bowling
alley, the movies and pot luck suppers. The trips are open to any family
with a special needs child. “These group experiences are so important
for families who value the opportunity for their children to interact with
others,” she said.
To be added to the mailing list for future field trips or to learn more
about Dimensions Therapy Center, call 1-800-99-SPEECH (1 800-997-7332)
or (954) 236-9415.
