Changing Seasons, Changing Lives

2014 ANNUAL REPORT Message from the Chief Executive Officer Board of Directors This year, as the nation saw the number of individuals Steven R. Lewis, Chair affected by autism rise to 1 in 68, the Center for Autism Founder & CEO, experienced an unprecedented increase in the need Steven R. Lewis & Associates, LLC for evaluation and treatment services. Thanks to our John C. Bickel, Vice Chair supporters, staff and Board of Directors, the Center made President, Devon Construction Services significant progress in a number of areas. Howard A. Burde, Esq., Secretary OUR MISSION is to improve First, we were able to increase the number of children Principal, Howard Burde Health Law, LLC and families we serve. The Pre-K Program opened a new the quality of life for individuals treatment room at the Grant Avenue location, growing its Joseph F. Nolan, Treasurer Retired, Vice President of Finance, with Autism Disorder capacity from 96 to 104 children. Additionally, due to the need for services for adolescents and young adults, we Independence Blue Cross and their families. We continually increased the capacity of the Saturday Program from 12 to 24 individuals. We Michael J. Barker make every effort to grow our programs to help as many families as possible, Vice President, CB Richard Ellis, Inc. strive to be the premier resource for and recognize that there are more people affected by autism every day. Our for the future is to reach these families through an array of services at locations Silvana Battaglia specialized autism services in the extending beyond . Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources, ARAMARK Philadelphia region by providing The Center also gained new leadership. The Board of Directors welcomed John Bickel, President of Devon Construction Services, to the position of Vice Chair, David J. Falcone, Esq. programs that meet the needs of Associate, Project and Resource and Michael D. O’Mara Esq., Partner at Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP, Development, Saul Ewing, LLP each person affected by autism. as a member. We were also pleased to welcome Patricia M. White as our Chief Administrative Officer. The expertise that John, Michael and Patricia bring to the George W. Gannon Center is invaluable to our future growth. Retired, President and CEO, AmeriHealth Administrators, Inc. In the areas of special events and fundraising, we had another successful year. The Center again hosted its Winter Classic Charity Hockey Game and Annual Kelly S. Jones ARIANA Golf Classic, both of which helped us garner new friends, donors and funds Vice President Human Resources, My name is Ariana. I am 10 years old. I that will support our services for the community. The Center was also approved Business and Industry Sector, ARAMARK have been attending the Outpatient as an Educational Improvement Organization under Pennsylvania’s Educational Craig Lichtman, MD, MBA Program at the Center since August Improvement Tax Credit Program. Our sincere gratitude is extended to the Family Business Consultant and 2013. My favorite activities are coloring, numerous individuals, groups, businesses and foundations that made Psychoanalyst, Private Practice drawing, blowing bubbles, listening to contributions to our organization this year. You have certainly made an impact Ariana Grande and anything that has to and have empowered our success. Michael D. O’Mara, Esq. do with fashion. When I first started at Partner, Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young the Center, I used to get upset when I As I look to the Center’s future and the upcoming 60th Anniversary in 2015, I am confident that we will serve more individuals and their families in innovative Robert J. Murphy, Jr., Esq. heard loud noises or when my siblings President, Assigned Counsel, Inc. would cry. Now I do relaxation ways. Our dedicated employees bring a unique passion to their work, and exercises daily and take a break when our loyal donors continue to make our mission possible. I thank you for Jim Murray my siblings or classmates are making a your continued support of this outstanding organization and for your shared President, Jim Murray, Ltd. lot of noise. I used to have trouble commitment to creating better outcomes for the many individuals and families expressing myself verbally. Now I use impacted by autism. Bertram A. Ruttenberg, MD Founder, The Center for Autism my words to express my wants and needs and comment on my Margaret C. Souders, PhD, CRNP surroundings. I really like my therapist Assistant Professor of Human Genetics, and I enjoy attending the Center. I can’t University of Pennsylvania School of wait to make more progress! Nursing & Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia David M. Maola, Esq. Chief Executive Officer Timothy A. Vecchiarelli, CPA Audit Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP

2 1 DONORS Our Donors July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 Annual Fund continued Mr. David J. McCourt Mr. and Mrs. John F. McIntyre, Sr. Ms. Rosemarie C. Miller The Center for Autism Mr. and Mrs. James F. Mitchell III sincerely appreciates the Network for Good New Media Technology generous contributions that Charter School Improving the quality of life for individuals Mr. Joseph F. Nolan help us continue to provide Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Ochotny, Jr. better outcomes for life. with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Mr. Michael D. O’Mara, Esq. Painting By Peacock Each donor is extremely families since 1955 Ms. Ashley Peffall important to us and we Mr. and Mrs. Hale T. Peffall, Jr. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Family Involvement Ms. Michelle Pfeil apologize for any errors or Ms. Cheryl M. Progin CHRISTIAN omissions on this list. Autism Spectrum Disorder affects each • Participate as full partners in the Ms. Gloria M. Pugliese DONORS My name is Christian. I am 6 individual differently and to varying degrees. therapeutic process Mr. and Mrs. Vincent D. Quinn years old and attend the It appears in early childhood, and is marked Ringing Rocks Elementary School Annual Fund • Receive support and education Rittenhouse Hotel Abraham Lincoln High School by impairment in communication and social Outpatient Program at the RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve Mr. James Gordon Allen • Learn to navigate systems and Ford Road location. This is not interaction, as well as repetitive behaviors Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rosenbluth Anonymous advocate for the future my first time at the Center. I and/or restricted interests. While there is Mr. Ronald Rubin Ascensus no known cure, the Center for Autism is • Collaborate with agencies to ensure a Mrs. Gail Sciolla Mr. Jeffrey W. Barker attended the Pre-K Program focused on improving the quality of life for comprehensive approach Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Shane Mr. Peter A. Benoliel last year. Everyone at the Mr. Matthew Snyder Ms. Tanya Brockenbrough Center knows me because individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Ms. Gwendolyn Stapler Ms. Mary Bucher by providing specialized services and Services to Meet Varying Needs I’m really friendly and love engaging with others. Some State Correctional Institute at Caffe Aldo Lamberti grown-ups call me the “Mayor of the Center!” I thought this treatment programs. • Evaluation & Assessment: offered Cambridge Springs Ms. Maureen Calabretti was really cool. Since I started here, I’ve gained a lot of Stonehenge Advisors, Inc. Canon Solutions America to people of all ages to determine an How We Help Mrs. Janet Stotland, Esq. Mr. Adam Caryll skills. I now have a communication system and independently initial diagnosis or confirm a previous Mr. John Subacus Mr. and Mrs. Cummins speak in full sentences. I remember when I first started I did The Center for Autism is a non-profit organi- diagnosis, identify additional conditions/ The Safegard Group, Inc. W. Catherwood, Jr. not have a good way of communicating my wants and needs. zation that was founded by renowned child disorders, assess level of functioning, Mrs. Linda Thompson Ms. Denise Ciatteo Caffe Aldo Lamberti in Cherry Hill, NJ psychiatrist Dr. Bertram A. Ruttenberg, and My vocabulary has grown a lot! I have also learned how to and make appropriate recommendations Mr. and Mrs. A. William Vamosi Mr. Christopher S. Collins donated $6,500 to the Center as a result of make friends my age and I am able to play nicely with the is the oldest autism treatment center in the for services. Mr. P. Sean van Zijl Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Converse raffle tickets sold during the holidays for a kids in my kindergarten class, which is a big step for me. I do country. As a leading provider of services Mr. Marvin Washington Mr. and Mrs. Michael Costonis chance to win a Balthazar bottle (12 liters) • Pre-K Program: an intensive, half-day a good job remembering rules and try to follow them. I can’t in the Philadelphia region today, the Center Mrs. Sharon Yoh Ms. Bernadette M. Daniel of Tommasi Winery’s American Vintage or full-day program for children ages 2-5 knows that each person with autism is Dr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Dellheim 2009. David Maola, CEO (left), accepts the wait to learn more skills and to be the best that I can be! years old that improves communication, unique and tailors its programs to the Mr. and Mrs. John J. Dougherty donation from Aldo Lamberti, Founder of disruptive behaviors, self-regulation and Mr. Patrick J. Eiding needs of each person and family. Caffe Aldo Lamberti (center), and Karen social interaction. Dr. John R. Ferrari Dempsey, raffle winner, from The Crowley Quality of Care Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Fox • First Friends Program: a half day Maritime Corporation (right). BRANDON • Comprehensive and continual Mr. George W. Gannon treatment program that is focused on assessment of needs Mr. Laurence P. Genuardi Hi! My name is Brandon, and I improving socialization and communi- Mr. Peter Githens am 5 years old and I have been • Individualized treatment plans cation, particularly with peers, for children Ms. Kathleen A. Hicks in the Pre-K Program since • Multidisciplinary, relationship-based up to 6 years old. Holiday Inn Express & Suites 2009. Some of my friends think Homewood Suites approach it is pretty neat that I know how • Social Competency Program: an by Hilton Newtown afterschool program designed to develop Homewood Suites to speak English and Spanish. • Small treatment groups, low child to by Hilton University City When I first started coming therapist ratio and facilitate social competency skills in Hyatt Place King of Prussia here, I had a hard time waiting • Experienced, dedicated clinicians children and adolescents ages 5 to 16 Janssen Biotech, Inc. for food and toys. My therapists years old. Better Outcomes ISPOR Thomas Jefferson University have helped me learn to say, “I • Outpatient Program: individualized Student Chapter • Develop and improve communication want” when asking for things I one-on-one, family and group therapy for John B. Stetson Charter School • Establish important relationships Johnson & Johnson would like to have. My favorite people of all ages. Matching Gifts Program things to play are cars, trucks • Build meaningful social interaction • Saturday Program: a weekly program for Dr. Beth Kalish-Weiss On May 14, 2014, Janssen Biotech, Inc., and the toy kitchen. I have also • Improve behaviors that interfere teens and young adults that focuses on Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keith a Johnson & Johnson Company located in learned to interact more with my therapists when we with success teaching pre-vocational and independent Dr. Richard Koch do things in small groups. My therapists have helped Mr. Steven R. Lewis Malvern, PA, donated 16 bikes that were • Overcome challenges in sensory life skills. me practice asking my friends to share with me, and I Dr. Craig Lichtman, MBA graciously built for the Center during a processing Mr. and Mrs. Vincent L. Maola, Jr. team building activity. The bikes found new have gotten much better at it. I know that thanks to all Mr. and Mrs. David M. Maola, Esq. homes with children in our programs who of the things I have learned at the Center, I am ready • Learn skills to thrive in school and in Mr. Daniel Markert were very excited to receive them. for kindergarten! the community

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Ms. Tatyana Ankudovich Mr. Pat Gail Mr. Tom Peffall 2nd Annual Holiday Giving Program Ms. Heather Alters Ms. Helena Astolfi Mr. William J. Gallagher Penncat Corporation Winter Classic ARAMARK Ms. Louisa Atkinson Ms. Ruth Gleason Philadelphia 76ers Hockey Game Ms. Bethany Barney AYC Media Ms. Gail Green Ms. Lauren J. Bauer Baggataway Tavern Ms. Sharon Hafner Philadelphia Flyers Alumni Build-A-Bear Workshop® Mr. Paul Bagosy Mr. Mike Hamilton Philadelphia Phillies LUIS Ms. Nicole Capizzi Mr. Ray Baker Mr. Jack Hamilton Philadelphia Wings Ms. Nicole Difillipo Ms. Caroline Beattie Ms. Glenis Hamilton Planet Fitness Hi! I’m Luis. I am 5 years Ms. Danielle Disabato Bergey’s Ford Ms. Lisa Hanson Mr. Timothy Polizzi old and attend the Pre-K Ms. Patricia Ellis Mr. John C. Bickel Mr. Quinn Hawley Ms. Christine Porembski Program at the Center’s Ms. Kristin N. Feldman Mr. Elmer Books Mr. Jim Hazelton Mr. Walter Pozniewski Ford Road location. This was Ms. Yevgenya Fleyshman Mr. Robert Bowne Ms. Cora Holmes Mr. Brian Propp my first year at the Center. Ms. Ashly Galanti Brandywine Realty Trust IceWorks Skating Complex Pusey Electric When I first started, I did Ms. Amy Gallagher Mr. Mark Brennan James A. Hardy Carpet Ms. Kristina Rentschler Ms. Diane Greble Ms. Karen Brooks Cleaning Service Mr. Gilbert S. Rex not talk or point at things. House at Pooh Corner Day Care Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Brown John Miller & Son, Inc. Rex & Sons, Inc. Plumbing & Heating Since coming to the Center, Ms. Julie F. Laderberg Bryn Mawr Dental Health Group Mr. Jason Johnson Ms. Kelly Riddagh I have made a lot of new Mr. Michael Maloney Ms. Patricia Burke Mr. Marvin Johnson RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve Mrs. Amy J. Marston Special guest, the Phillie Phantatic, dropped friends! My therapists have Mr. and Mrs. Chris Caba Dr. Patrick A. Kane Ms. Rabyya Sadiq Mr. and Mrs. George K Meredith the official puck at the start of the 2nd helped me communicate better by teaching me gestures, Mr. Dave Caddick, Sr. Mr. Bob Kelly Mr. Adam Saleski Ms. Karen Morris Annual Winter Classic Hockey Game and the how to point independently and most recently I can say Caddick Construction Co., Inc. Mr. Thomas Klockner Mr. Marc Sansevere Mr. Kevin Salmon Flyers’ very own was the game Mr. Matt Cameron KPMG Mr. Jim Seravalli the word “more!” I now have a much easier time telling Ms. Alina Steele Capital Solutions, Inc. Mr. Peter Kwasnjuk Mr. Matthew Shanahan announcer. The event also featured a silent people what I want or need and I have a fun time playing Ms. Jacqueline E. Tully CBIZ MHM, LLC Ms. Anita Lang Mr. Mike Simard auction, 50/50 raffle, Chuck-a-Puck contest, with my therapists and peers. DONORS Mr. Keith Chambers Mr. John Lehning Ms. Ruthann Slowick autograph signing and player meet & greet. Mr. Joseph Charles Mrs. Jennifer Leinbach Ms. Erika Snyder Grants Beneficial Foundation Mr. Pat Clarke Ms. Leslie Little Dr. Margaret C. Souders, PhD Boeing Employees Community Fund Mr. Mr. Breck Lotz Mr. and Mrs. Paul Soult Build-A-Bear Foundation Colliers International LouCo, LLC. Spike’s Trophies, Ltd. Caroline J. Sanders Trust #2 Ms. Sheri Collins Mr. Mark Lyons Springfield Sports Emergency How Your Donation Helps Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation Spectacor Charities Mr. Brian MacElroy Medical Corporation $50 provides two months of integrated occupational First Hospital Foundation Cozen O’Connor Ms. Linda MacElroy Ms. Janet Stavola therapy for one child in the First Friends Program. Ms. Kori Csanadi Mr. Scott Mann Mrs. Dawn Stern Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation Mr. James Darragh McCarthy & Company, P.C. Ms. Allison Stets Louis N. Cassett Foundation Dr. Christopher Davis Mr. Patrick McGinn Storti Insurance, LTD $100 provides 6 months of integrated speech therapy for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ms. Lauren Del Terzo Mr. and Mrs. John McKee Mr. John Subacus one child in the Pre-K Program the Philadelphia Region Delaware Investments Dr. and Mrs. Robert McMurtrie Ms. Alena M. Subacus Samuel P. Mandell Foundation Mr. Chris Dente Mr. Craig McNeill Mr. and Mrs. Gary Tannenbaum $200 purchases an adaptive communication device Thanks to the Boeing Philadelphia Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Devon Construction Services, LLC Mr. and Mrs. George K. Meredith The Safegard Group, Inc. used by children in our programs that need Employees Community Fund (ECF), the Foundation Diplomat Construction & Demolition, Inc. Ms. Christina Morrison Ms. Jennifer Tommuscheit assistance in expressing their wants and needs to Center was able to purchase a new gross The Dean and Zoe Pappas Family Mr. Pete Dundovich Mr. Jake Much Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Trainor other people. motor slide and buddy boat swing for the Foundation Eddie Kane Steel Ms. Karen Muhleisen Mr. Timothy Vecchiarelli Ford Road location, and a new platform The Paula Steinebach Trust Ms. Susan Epstein Ms. Megan Murray Ms. Jessica Vollmer swing for the Grant Avenue location. The William Goldman Foundation Mr. Charles A. Ercole Ms. Natalya Narymsky Walter A. Dwyer, Inc. The Philadelphia Flyers Alumni and the $200 provides yearly curriculum and program supplies new structures are being enjoyed by the Ernst & Young Mr. Lou Nolan Mr. William Ward Center for Autism Puzzlers celebrated the for an individual in the Saturday Program. children in all of our treatment programs. Exude Benefits Group, Inc. Ms. Kathryn Oakes Mr. Joe Watson 2nd Annual Winter Classic Hockey Game Ms. April Fesi Ms. Erin Oakes Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Wellock, Jr. on February 8, 2014. Over 450 attendees $475 purchases an occupational therapy swing, which Firstrust Bank Mr. Brian Orr Mr. Daniel Wellock helped raise $23,000 at this annual event helps children in their sensory integration therapy. Mrs. Lorraine C. Foglio Ms. Christa Panczner Mr. Rob Werkheiser held at IceWorks in Aston, PA. The Flyers Mr. Joe Franczkowski Paylocity Zebby Sulecki, Inc. Alumni won 6 to 1, and a great time was Mr. Paul French Mr. Hale T. Peffall, Jr. Ms. Jaclyn Zimmers $500 hosts a CFA Connect event for our families. had by all. These events provide valuable resources and the opportunity to socialize with other families affected by ASD in the community.

$1,000 sends the children in our Social Competency Program on a field trip to help practice their new skills in a real-world setting.

$2,000 provides a critical diagnostic evaluation for an uninsured child.

$2,500 purchases safety mats for our gross motor rooms, which need to be replaced every other year.

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A Taste of Philly Mr. Michael Jaeger Three Monkeys Cafe 7th Annual Golf Classic United Way & Mr. Anthony Ambrosini Adventure Aquarium James A. Hardy Carpet Mrs. Carly Torres Combined Federal Anonymous Aldo Lamberti’s Family Cleaning Service Tri-State Clinical Support Services, Inc. Campaign Mr. Brad Barash of Restaurants Mr. and Mrs. Justin Jumper Utz Quality Foods, Inc. Mr. Ralph Battaglia Alex & Ani Mr. Josh Katz Mr. Timothy Vecchiarelli Mrs. Roashon M. Bell Mr. Ray Allison Mr. Bob Kelly Walt Disney World Mr. Richard Black Ambler Beverage Exchange Mr. Brian Kosh Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Wellock, Jr. Financial Report Ms. Laura Brenner Ambler Theater LaMarra Construction Mr. Daniel Wellock Ms. Antoinette Bright Applebee’s/The Rose Group LaSalle University Mr. Norman White July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 Ms. Sophia J Brown Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd. Ms. Mary E. Lee Mr. Jack Widman Ms. Andrea M. Campbell Assigned Counsel, Inc. Dr. Craig Lichtman, MBA Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winslow Mr. George Cotsarelis Mr. Michael J. Barker Mr. and Mrs. David M. Maola, Esq. XFINITY Live! The Center for Autism had another great fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. The Center had Ms. Priscilla Cushing Conger Mr. John A. Battista Markowitz, Delheim & Block, DMD Your Part-Time Controller, LLC total support and revenue of $13,971,842, compared to $12,436,983 for the prior year Ms. Renee Y. Diggs-Robinson Mr. John C. Bickel Mr. Michael J. McDougald Mr. Bernard E. Zbrzeznj ending June 30, 2013. The Center’s largest expense item was personnel, which is directly Ms. Kathleen Fabrizio-Contrabasso Dr. and Mrs. Joel Bregman Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McGinley, Sr. related to our low child to therapist ratio within the treatment programs. Most of the Mrs. Sanae Larue Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Brenning Mr. George W. Gannon Dr. and Mrs. Robert McMurtrie Center’s support and revenue was from fee-for-service, in addition to grants, donations Mr. Andrew Buzbee Mr. Craig McNeill Mrs. Dina B. Girardi Mr. Dave Caddick, Sr. Memorabilia for Charities and fundraising events. The Center for Autism showed an increase in net assets of GlaxoSmithKline Mr. David Caddick, Jr. Mr. Michael Morris $624,254 in 2014 versus an increase in net assets of $509,876 in 2013. The Center also Ms. Tabitha Goodman Caddick Construction Co., Inc. Mr. Jake Much paid down approximately $280,000 in bank loans and credit lines. Ms. Michelle N. Harhai Capital Solutions, Inc. Mr. Robert J. Murphy, Jr. Ms. Wendy Harris Mr. Mark A. Casale Newtown Office Supply Ms. Marilyn W. Harvey CBIZ MHM, LLC Mr. James Nicolo SUPPORT AND REVENUE Mr. and Mrs. Eric G. Helt Chris’ Pizza Mr. Joseph F. Nolan Medical assistance and insurance 13,218,258 Ms. Aoife Hughes Cigars Unlimited, Inc. Non Surgical Solutions Ms. Monica M. Inge Mr. Tom Clancy Mr. and Mrs. William O’Hara Services rendered 422,322 Ms. Jacquelyn Anna Johnson Mr. Pat Clarke Mr. Michael D. O’Mara, Esq. Mr. Kelly Scott Jones Fundraising and donations 163,245 Mr. Steve Coates Mr. Mark Orris Mr. Michael Joy Charities Mr. Bernie Parent Investment returns 113,061 Ms. Anne Kelly Cordicate IT, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Hale T. Peffall, Jr. Ms. Amy B. Lempert Mr. Matthew Cosenza Ms. Ashley Peffall Grants 54,956 Mrs. Tonya V. Lighter Credible Behavioral Health, Inc. Mr. Edward F. Peter TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 13,971,842 Ms. Cheryl M. Matticks Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West Mr. Dave Pfeiffer Mr. Timonthy S. McNally Mrs. Suzanne D’Angelo Philadelphia 76ers Mr. Joseph T. Nedumakel Mr. Ryan Daufenbach Philadelphia Flyers Mrs. Monica Pagan EXPENSES David Craig Jewelers Philadelphia Eagles Ms. Sharon A. Phillips Devon Construction Services, LLC Ms. Gloria M. Pugliese Personnel expenses, including consultants 9,899,444 Mrs. Marilyn M. Pollock Deloitte and Touche, LLP Mr. Christopher Quesenberry Ms. Beth A. Schaeffer Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Dinda Ms. Susanna K. Quigley Occupancy 890,722 Mr. Richard S. Schlegel At the 7th Annual Golf Classic, our sponsor Mr. Bob Donato Mr. Gilbert S. Rex Office supplies and administration 214,414 Mrs. Nikia B. Scott-Houi Mr. Fran Donato RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve Caddick Construction golfed with Flyers Mr. Adam C. Sherrick Mr. Mr. Dave Rivkind Alum, Bernie Parent. The event, held Communications equipment and repair 253,690 Mr. David Stabile Executive Flooring Systems, Inc. Ron Jaworski Golf at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club in Mr. Quincy Talbert Depreciation and amortization 265,543 Mr. David J. Falcone Mr. John W. Rowe Lafayette Hill, PA, hosted over 100 golfers Ms. LaChaun Tansimore Mr. Don Faul Saul Ewing, LLP and featured silent and live auctions. Bad debt expense 215,593 United Way of Delaware Mr. Todd Fedoruk Mr. Jay Seid United Way of Greater Philadelphia Financial Advisors of Delaware Valley Mr. Frank Seidman Interest expense 69,761 & Southern Financial Managers Society - United Way of Greater Triangle Mr. Erik Sendel Administration 1,172,654 Philadelphia Chapter Mr. Dwight D. Snyder United Way of Massachusetts Bay Firstrust Bank Spike’s Trophies, Ltd. Fundraising 365,767 and Merrimack Valley FMA Professional Resources Starr Restaurants Ms. Angelina Valentin Fork Restaurant Steven’s Supporters TOTAL EXPENSES 13,347,588 Mrs. Candeth Washington Mr. George W. Gannon Dr. Angela Stout, DMD Mr. Brian Wellock Mr. Rob Grasso Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Mrs. Nina P. Welsh Hassis Men’s Shop Young, LLP INCREASE IN NET ASSETS 624,254 Mr. Lee Van Williams Mr. and Mrs. Eric G. Helt Mr. Norman Strobel Mr. Timothy L. Wisecarver NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 4,083,910 Mr. Joe Henry Mr. and Mrs. Gary Tannenbaum Herr’s Has Heart The Haverford Trust Company NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR 4,708,164 Mr. Gerald N. Holtz The People’s Light & Homewood Suites Theatre Company The unaudited financial information set forth above is preliminary and subject to adjustments and modifications. Ms. Kellie Houser The Restaurant School at Adjustments and modifications to the financial statements may be identified during the course of the audit work, which Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Walnut Hill College could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited financial information. Penn’s Landing The Safegard Group, Inc. The Center for Autism is a registered nonprofit organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Independence Blue Cross The Uncommon Individual Contributions to the Center are tax-deductible as provided to the extent of the law. Official registration and financial InLiquid Foundation information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

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Ms. Dawn Aggie Ms. Jennifer Lang Employee Giving Memorial Gifts Ms. Heather Alters Mr. David M. Maola, Esq. Campaign Mr. David Andraka Mrs. Amy J. Marston In Memory of Rose Cavalli Ms. Bethany Barney Ms. Kaitlyn Martin Mr. Sheldon Aronson Ms. Erika Barrington Ms. Maria McCarthy Ms. Ardean Cavalli Mrs. Suzanne Bauer Mrs. Joann McDougald EMMA Ms. Beverley Coulson Mr. William Bohr Mr. Michael J. McDougald Hello! I have been in the Mr. Richard Knox Mrs. Jessica Bollard Mr. George K. Meredith Pre-K Program for three Ms. Shirley Landis Ms. Alison Borden Mr. Dean A. Minissale Ms. Karen Morris Ms. Heather Bowditch Ms. Kehnesha Mitchell years and I have learned so Ms. Roseann Schaaf Ms. Natasha Bradley Ms. Karen Morris much. When I first began Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Wellock, Jr. Dr. Joel Bregman Ms. Chiara Murray I had a hard time walking, Dr. Margot Burke Ms. Debra Nessenthaler playing with others and In Memory of Ms. Joelle Cammarata Ms. Erin Oakes communicating my wants Dominick J. Giordano, Sr. Ms. Nicole Capizzi Ms. Jennifer Oglesbee This year we lost our dear friend and and needs. I often felt sad Mr. Dave Caddick, Sr. Ms. Krystal N. Carter Mr. Hale T. Peffall, Jr. long-time Occupational Therapist, Rose Caddick Construction Co., Inc. Ms. Brittany L. Childs Ms. Susan Peters because I could not tell Cavalli. Rose was a valued member of the Mr. Cal Williams Ms. Kelly Cochran Mr. Eric Piergiovanni anyone how I was feeling or Center and beloved by her colleagues and Ms. Christine Conover Mrs. Angela M. Ragona what I wanted. Now I enjoy the children and families with whom she In Memory of Walter A. Ferris, Jr. Ms. Elaina Cook Mrs. Jayme Randazzo playing silly games like worked. Rose will be truly missed by the Mr. and Mrs. David Griscom Ms. Shanda Cruz Ms. Kim Ray peek-a-boo. I like to laugh while dancing and jumping on Center and everyone who knew her. Ms. Amber Jones Mrs. Trisha Diaz Ms. Narcisa Rivera the trampoline with therapists. I also really enjoy playing Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Marr Ms. Danielle Disabato Ms. Tameka Rodgers A new initiative aimed at connecting Center families within the community, CFA Connect Ms. Nancy C. McNulty Ms. Patricia Ellis Ms. Victoria Romero with floam and often try new things that I did not like in hosted its first family barbeque event in Fairmount Park. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Murray Ms. Kristin N. Feldman Ms. Angela Sargiotto the past. I can now communicate using my Big Mack Mr. and Mrs. John Niewinski Ms. Joanne Freeman Mr. Jeffrey Scott Button switch, and when I am feeling sad I can be happy The D’Elia Law Firm Ms. Ashley L. Gallagher Mrs. Kathryn Silverman again soon. I am so excited when I arrive at the Center Ms. Geneva Garner Ms. Alena M. Subacus every day and am happy to see my therapists and peers. In Memory of Thomas J. O’Hara Ms. Michelle Gross Ms. Cathia Thomas With all that I have learned at the Center, I am ready to go Ms. Megan Hess Ms. Mary E. Timothy Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Wellock, Jr. Ms. Rose Marie Jacobs Mrs. Carly Torres to kindergarten! Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Wellock, Sr. Ms. Sherrice Jones-Butler Mr. Michael F. Trainor Mrs. Desiree Keller Ms. Jacqueline E. Tully In Memory of James F. Frawley Ms. Dolores Kemery Mr. Timothy Vecchiarelli Ms. Lola I. Felsburg Ms. Andrea Kennedy Ms. Christine Viggiano Mrs. Pauline Flacco Ms. Elizabeth Kessler Mr. James Waldron Ways to Give Mr. Steve Levy Mr. and Mrs. Tom & Elizabeth Waller Ms. Susan King Ms. Janel Washington Online Mail Phone Ms. Rachel Kleinman Mr. Francis E. Wellock, Jr. Ms. Julie F. Laderberg Ms. Samantha Yoh Visit Send your donation to Call us at 484.567.3307 In Memory of Richard D. Dellheim www.thecenterforautism.org The Center for Autism to make your contribution Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Wellock, Jr. Click “Donate Now” Attn: Development Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Wellock, Sr. Department Combined Federal United Way 3905 Ford Road, Suite 6, Campaign In Memory of Andrew Robert Saputelli Ms. Rita Saputelli The entire Center staff gave back to our community partner Cradles to Crayons in August Center staff hosted a resource table at the Autism Society of America’s Autism Awareness Workplace Campaign Philadelphia, PA 19131 The Center for Autism’s 2013 by volunteering to help inspect, sort and package items for children in need. Cradles Day at the Philadelphia Zoo. This was just one of many events the Center attended The Center for Autism’s Agency Code is 33306 In Memory of Anni Algeo to Crayons helps thousands of families, including those at the Center, by providing throughout April, National Autism Awareness Month. Agency Code is 07723 EITC Program Mrs. Jeanne E. Ditsche essential clothing, shoes, books and school supplies throughout the year. The Center for Autism is a recognized In Memory of Charles ‘Chick’ Rhoads Educational Improvement Ms. Anna Kerasinis Organization (EIO) under Pennsylvania’s Educational In Honor of Mr. Sho-off of Street Improvement Tax Credit Runners Motorcycle Club Anonymous Program (EITC). For info,

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8 9 Our Impact on the Community 350 phone calls received each month from people seeking services or resources 391 individuals received an evaluation 406 clients were seen for an intake appointment 104 children ages 2-5 years old were treated in the Pre-K Program 36 children under the age of 6 attended the First Friends Program 132 older children and teens received treatment in the Social Competency Program 24 young adults attended the Saturday Program 40 individuals and their families received treatment in the Outpatient Program 91 children and families received support after transition from a program 120 people received autism-specific training through our Consultation Services 117 families attended CFA Connect’s family support events 70% of the people we served reported living below the federal poverty level 88% served were male 12% served were female 89% of the population served identified as an ethnic minority 3 was the average age of an individual who received an evaluation 53 was the age of the oldest person who received an evaluation

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