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New Autism Clinic Established at Florida State University Panama City

On August 13, the latest addition to the Florida State University Early Childhood Autism Program (FSU ECAP) was established. The Camille Butchikas ECAP Clinic was named in honor of the generous donations from George A. Butchikas Foundation for Autism.

The state-of-the-art Camille Butchikas ECAP Clinic will be used by FSU ECAP to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children diagnosed with autism and other related disorders. Previously an "in-home only" program, FSU ECAP will now be able to further meet the needs of children in the program by giving parents the option to have therapy provided in the home, in the clinic, or across both locations. The clinic will provide a quiet, enriched environment for therapy, as well as a technologically-advanced location for training of therapists and conducting innovative autism research.

The partnership between George A. Butchikas Foundation for Autism, the FSU Panama City ABA master's program, and FSU ECAP began in 2001 soon after the programs were first established. Since that time, hundreds of children in Bay County and their families have benefited from programs services made possible through contributions which now total $330,000 from the George A. Butchikas Foundation for Autism. The foundation also made a $15,000 contribution to assist in furnishing and equipping the new clinic.

Not many people know that ECAP is here in Bay County. Even fewer know how hard the program's directors and therapists work toward helping children overcome autism. Most importantly, these individuals do this all in an effort to really make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by autism... and when those differences are made, they pay offs are greater than explanation allows. That is why ECAP works so hard at what they do, and why this program is a hidden jewel in Bay County.

For more information about ECAP or if a child needs assistance, please contact:

Amy S. Polick, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Faculty, Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Programs

Director, FSU Early Childhood Autism Program (ECAP)

Florida State University, Panama City

4750 Collegiate Drive

Panama City, Florida 32405-1099

Phone: 850.770.2252

e-Mail: apolick@pc.fsu.edu

Or call Kassi at: 850.770.2241

Or visit their website at: http://ecap.pc.fsu.edu/

The Butchikas family gives big donation

to the Early Childhood Autism Program

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Angelo's Steak Pit is gearing up for the annual Autism Benefit on October 29th.

On Monday, one local foundation gave them a head start on their fundraising.

The St. Joe Community Foundation donated $20,000 to the George A. Butchikas Foundation for Autism. They say they're excited to help children and their families that truly need it.

Janet Greeno, the director for the St. Joe Community Foundation, said "It really helps children that are in the communities, that are in Bay and Walton counties. I mean children with autism, this will help with their therapy sessions and it's a form of health care."

The St. Joe Community Foundation is funded by people who buy properties in St. Joe Communities. One half of one percent of the sale price of a home is donated to the foundation.

2 Ways You Can Help

Whether you're a caring individual who recognizes how debilitating Autism can be for children and their families, or a business owner who can lend your support, there are some great ways you can help.

Your tax deductible cash gift will go a long way towards making a remarkable difference in the lives of local families touched by this disease.

Each year in October, The George A. Butchikas Foundation For Autism holds a SILENT AUCTION / BBQ BASH Fundraiser at Angelo's Steak Pit. The funds raised from the Auction stay right here in Bay County. A tax deductible donation of cash, merchandise or services is surely needed and will be greatly appreciated by children whose lives will be touched in an unimaginable way.

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