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VERONA TOWNSHIP FIGHTS NATIONAL AUTISM CRISIS ON A LOCAL LEVEL WITH THE DAD PROGRAM
Landing N. J. (October 9, 2007) – Verona Township is fighting the National Autism crisis on a local level, by scheduling the celebrated special needs program DAD (Drums and Disabilities). The event will take place on Thursday, October 11, 4-5 PM, at the Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ, 07044.
"The Autism rate has increased exponentially, and these statistics have caused numerous communities throughout the United States to signal a major Autism crisis," says DAD President and CEO Pat Gesualdo. "New Jersey has the highest Increase of Autism, and we are joining forces with Verona Township to help their special needs community fight the effects of Autism and other disabilities, with the Drum Therapy® modalities of the DAD Program."
ABOUT THE DAD PROGRAM
DAD (Drums and Disabilities) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, which helps children with Autism, Dyslexia, ADD, Tourettes, Asperger's, ODD, ADHD, and OCD, to develop retention, coordination, self-esteem, and physical and cognitive functioning. The Bloomberg Administration helped launch the program as a special education pilot curriculum in 2003, in several New York City schools. DAD is now featured in numerous schools and communities throughout the United States.
DAD is certified by the State Department of Education as an official Teacher Training Provider Program. DAD also includes in-depth lectures and workshops on the latest research, advice, and teaching methods, to help parents and teachers raise and teach disabled children. Additionally, psychologists, occupational therapists, music therapists, and teachers of all subjects, train in the DAD Program, to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.
Various Celebrities, Sports Stars, Politicians, and Major Corporations have joined forces with the DAD Program. Some include Senator Anthony Bucco, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the New Jersey Department of Education Coca-Cola, Chevrolet, The New Jersey Education Association, The NY Giants, the WWE Superstars, the NJ Devils, the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce, The Morris County Park Police, the Jewish Community Centers, Drum Magazine, The Buddy Rich Drum Company, WDHA Radio, and Vater Percussion, among others.
ABOUT PAT GESUALDO
Pat Gesualdo is an award winning Drum Virtuoso/Author/Clinician. He has performed and recorded for various Columbia, Warner Brothers, Atlantic, RCA, and Paramount Pictures artists and special projects, and has worked on industry projects with members of Deep Purple, Kiss, Quiet Riot, Halford, and the Metropolitan Opera among others.
Gesualdo single handedly redefined the drumming and special education professions with his Groundbreaking research study on Drum Therapy®, which shows how drumming helps children alleviate/manage symptoms of learning disabilities. He also trains psychologists, music therapists, and drummers throughout the world in his DAD Program techniques, which is certified by the State Board of Education as an official teacher training program.
Numerous Celebrities, Sports Stars, Politicians and Major Corporations have joined forces with Gesualdo and his non-profit organization DAD (Drums and Disabilities), which he launched in numerous schools and communities throughout the world, to help children fight disabilities through drumming. Some include Senator Anthony Bucco, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, The New Jersey Department of Education, Ben & Jerry's, Coca-Cola, Nike, the NY Giants, the WWE Superstars, Chevrolet, Hasbro Toys, Sony/BMG Entertainment, Vater Percussion, and the Buddy Rich Drum Company among others.
Gesualdo was nominated to Who's Who in America, and as an associate voting member for the Grammy awards. Additionally, he lectures on the music industry, and teaches master classes in drumming at major music industry seminars and universities. Gesualdo also serves as the Special Education Program Director for Vater Percussion, is a consultant for Sony/BMG Entertainment, and is the author of The Parent's Guide To Learning Disabilities.
For more information, please contact Craig Smyth at 973-725-5150, or please visit www.myspace.com/patgesualdo.