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On May 3 at 2 pm. the York Region Cha ter of Autism Ontario IS holding a funellaiser at Stouffville Bowling Centre Children and young people with autism spectrum and related disorders (ASD), along with their siblings and friends, are invited to articipate in a fun day of bowling. 'lt wil be a great social learning opportunity for those with autism, in a friendly and non- competitive environment. There will be prizes for all and a certificate for participation," said Stouffville resident Micole Ongman. who is on the leadership council of the organization ,‘l , “a“. In the schoolyard, I am often confused. I don't understand how to be a friend, even though I really want to be. Children are puzzled by the things I do and say; they think I don’t want to play with them. After a while, they go away. In class, I am distracted by the strident insistence of my senses: the buzz of the lights; the aroma of soap on my skin; the taste of my pencil. My trousers feel rough. I am quiet, concentrating on a number; without warning, I tear up and down the hallway. I only want to work on my math, but the urge to run is too strong. I live with autism l!’ s a rare thmg â€" I've slept thmugh the mght. I bum imo my mom '5 room for a hug; then I dart off It 3 suddenly imperative that I solve a math problem. Whether you’re eight 01 80, (hence: ue you‘ve tut a (ew pins I! the Stouffvme Bow Gentle on Mun Stmet. A warm and we commumty meetmgrplue (A for ovet 60 yum, the centte has been, home to thouunds 01 Men's btnhday m, commumty fundtuung events and e; to: the old, the young and those wuh special needs. 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For more details on the May 3 fundraiser, call Stouffville Bowling and they can do so online or by dropping by the bowling alley. Tax recei ts will be mailed out for any donation over 20," said Micole. 'We are also doing a silent auction that day to help raise funds. We hope that people can stop by to put in a bid; it will be a closed bidding stem, so they will be able to drop off their ids even prior to the event.” While my brain and nervous system are built differently than that of the typical child, my heart is built the same. So, if you see me or someone like me doing the things we do to cope with autism, please remember tobe a friend. At bedtinie, my icnses cbntinue to relentlessly convey their messages. I take a long time to settle. There is an Impossibly Interesting speck dinonthefloor. 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