The Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Host a Ride and Style Family Festival in Woodland Hills, California on July 25

    WOODLAND HILLS, CA, July 08, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), the world's largest organization effectively treating children with autism, will sponsor a Ride and Style Family Festival on Sunday, July 25, 2010 in Woodland Hills, California. The event, presented by Allen Edwards Salon & Spa, will be held from 11am - 6pm at 20855 Ventura Blvd.

World renowned autism expert/researcher and CARD Founder, Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D, will join the line-up of celebrity hosts, along with Dean McDermott of Oxygen Channels's Tori and Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, Racecar Driver/Model Ashley van Dyke and and Grant Reynolds of FOX Reality Channel's "Househusbands of Hollywood".

One in 110 children in America is diagnosed with autism. Autism is more common than pediatric cancer, AIDS, and diabetes combined. "This event will not only help raise autism awareness in the community, but offer a lot of fun for everyone. I am proud that the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) can make this event possible."

Ride and Style Family Festival will feature top of the line exotic cars, custom motorbikes, vendors, food concessions, and live entertainment from musicians ZacPoor, Sidetracs and Arrest My Sister.

Celebrity Stylist Allen Edwards and his team of stylist will host a cut-a-thon during Ride and Style, inside of the Allen Edwards Salon & Spa. For $25, attendees will receive a cut, shampoo and blow dry. 100% of the proceeds will go to Autism Care and Treatment who will use the net proceeds to provide therapy, biomedical treatments, helmets, social skills groups and more to children with autism whose families can not afford the necessary tools for their child to reach their highest potential.

Ride and Style Family Festival Event Sponsors include: The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc., Sage Auto, State Farm Insurance, Chuckwalla Valley Racing, GMG Racing, The Auto Gallery, Amazing Memories, The Munky King, and The Gift Tree.

For more information on Ride and Style Family Festival, visit: www.rideandstyleforautism.net.

The Ride and Style Family Festival is one of 20 events hosted by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders this year, as CARD celebrates 20 years of leading the way in the successful treatment of autism.

About the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD):
CARD diligently maintains a reputation as one of the world's largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and related disorders. Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), CARD develops individualized treatment plans for your child. CARD is proud to provide autism services around the globe.

For more information about CARD, visit www.centeforautism.com.

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