beachgoers. Though not traditional fundraisers, events generate about $10,000 in donations to further the cause. The minimum age for participants is 4 years old, but ranges up to mid-20s. Surfers are known to have mellow attitudes and perhaps Surfers For Autism is channeling that mood. “While Surfers For Autism is just one therapy component for our families, we often hear of the calming effects lasting for days or even weeks after events and behavior improvements in school, plus the building of friendships which may otherwise be a struggle,” Dave shares. Studies have found that surfing decreases negative feelings and increases positive feelings. Parents have noted subsequent progress with communication, body awareness and other improvements. Surfers For Autism engages the whole family unit, so even siblings love these ultimate beach parties filled with entertainment, painting, gaming tents and more. For information, visit SurfersForAutism.org or Facebook.com/SurfersForAutism. And shop at SurfersForAutism.storenvy.com to benefit the organization. Upcoming Events 16 �� 7/8/17: 7th Annual Suncoast Beach Festival, Pass A Grill, St. Pete Beach �� 7/29/17: 8th Annual Inlet Beach Festival, Ponce Inlet Jetty, Ponce Inlet �� 8/19/17: 8th Annual First Coast Beach Festival, Flagler Beach Pier, Flagler Beach �� 9/16/17: 6th Annual Coast Empire Beach Festival, Tybee Beach Pier, Tybee Island �� 10/7/17: 8th Annual North Coast Beach Festival, 14th St. North Beach, Jacksonville Beach �� 10/28/17: 7th Annual Gulf Coast Beach Festival, Crescent Beach Park, Ft. Myers Beach Trust your family’s allergy & asthma care to the area’s leading specialists. Multiple Central Florida locations. T: 407-339-3002 www.AllergyCFL.com AmeriDisability July/August 2017
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