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Follow on Google News | Celebrated Runner with Autism Enters 5th NYC Marathon - Association for Science in Autism TreatmentJonathan Brunot will run his 5th New York City Marathon on Nov. 5. The odds of someone with autism as severe as Jonathan’s competing in just one marathon are astronomical. Jonathan is sponsored by The Association for Science in Autism Treatment.
By: Omni Publicity Square looking up at her son’s image, she couldn’t help but to think back to the time just over twenty-years ago when Jonathan was diagnosed with severe autism. She was crying then too, but for a completely different reason. This is a special time for Jonathan. As unlikely as it is, in November he’ll run his 5th New York City Marathon, 10th overall. The odds of someone with autism as severe as Jonathan’s competing in just one marathon are astronomical; Running along side of Jonathan will be Dr. Bobby Newman, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Psychologist and member of Advisory Board for the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), who is their sponsor. Dr. Newman is also the author of ten books, many of which helped shape Jonathan’s treatment throughout the years. The Association for Science in Autism Treatment is a group of highly regarded doctors, family members of individuals with autism and professionals committed to improving the education, treatment, and care of people with autism. The not-for-profit organization was established in 1998. Their mission is to educate the public by disseminating accurate, scientifically- INTERVIEWS Jonathan (accompanied by his brother Verlaine, a Duke graduate and counselor for children with autism) and Dr. Newman are available for interviews prior to and at the conclusion of the marathon. Both Dr. Newman and Verlaine are very media savvy having appeared on several radio and TV shows. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact: Joe Ullrich Omni Publicity http://www.omnipublicity.com New York Times Feature Article on Jonathan Brunot: http://www.nytimes.com/ Jonathan’s Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/ End
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