Nearly 50 years ago, when autism was virtually unknown and rarely diagnosed, the powerful story of “Dad’s in Heaven with Nixon” began about a family living with autism and their inspirational journey.
A film screening of Dad’s in Heaven with Nixon will take place Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours School located at 11955 Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles.
There is a suggested donation of $10 per person with proceeds supporting Autism Speaks and the programs of St. Martin of Tours School.
“For anyone who wonders what Autism may look like in the future, the film screening of Dad’s in Heaven with Nixon is a must see,†says Peter H. Bell, Executive Vice President of Autism Speaks.
To RVSP for the film screening, contact Tom Murray, Dad’s in Heaven with Nixon filmmaker, at tom@twosons.com or 310-200-1400. Murray will provide a Q & A following the screening.
To view the trailer and for more information on the film, visit www.inheavenmovie.com.
April is Autism Awareness Month, which provides an opportunity for families, friends, and local communities to raise public awareness about autism.
ABOUT WALK NOW FOR AUTISM: The 8th annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks 2010 event will take place April 24, 2010 in Pasadena. Last year’s walk hosted 17,000 people and raised 1.27M at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Walk Now for Autism Speaks is North America’s largest grassroots autism walk. www.walknowforautism.org
ABOUT AUTISM SPEAKS: Autism Speaks is the world’s largest autism advocacy organization, increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism, and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. www.autismspeaks.org
ABOUT AUTISM: According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), autism now affects 1% or 1 in every 110 American children, including 1 in 70 boys. Autism is a complex condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges.
