‘Rain Man’ car used to fundraise for questionable org

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14 Sep 2022, 8:37 am

The legendary 'Rain Man' Buick Roadmaster resides in Detroit and is still raising autism awareness

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One of Hollywood’s most famous cars, the 1949 Buick Roadmaster that Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman drove in the movie “Rain Man,” has found a home in Detroit.

And, true to its movie heritage, it’s making a difference for autistic children.

This Thursday, the car will be in a starring role again, this time in the fourth annual Stahls Automotive Foundation’s Autos for Autism event in New Baltimore.

The event on Sept. 15 will benefit the Ted Lindsay Foundation, which supports autism research and education. The Stahls Museum restores and exhibits vintage vehicles, music machines and memorabilia of the 20th century.

Along with Carini, Detroit Red Wings alumni Eddie Mio and Butch Patrick, who played Eddie on the “The Munsters” TV show, will be on hand.

The late Ted Lindsay was one of the greatest hockey players of all time.

As late as 2015 the Ted Lindsay foundation donated to Safe Minds anti-vaxx organization

Today the organization is very involved in ABA,
What We Do
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Research demonstrates that intensive behavioral intervention can dramatically change the lives of children with autism and other developmental disorders. Techniques from the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) effectively teach children to communicate, play appropriately and interact with others. The Lindsay HOPE Center uses a family-focused approach, stressing partnerships between Beaumont Children’s Hospital behavioral intervention specialists and parents. We offer a wide variety of services to families, as outlined below.

Behavioral Interventions for Preschoolers
The Lindsay HOPE Center offers several behavioral intervention programs for children and families, each of which incorporates hands-on parent education. One such program is CARE: Children with Autism Reaching Excellence.

Behavioral Interventions for Consultations
The Lindsay HOPE Center at Beaumont Children’s Hospital provides individual consultation from psychologists with expertise in applied behavior analysis, many of whom are board-certified behavior analysts. Families meet individually with Lindsay HOPE Center psychologists on a regular basis provide behavioral interventions for children. Consultants can also work with local school districts to help with educational planning and/or behavior management in class.
Programs for Parents
The Lindsay HOPE Center offers programs for parents who want more information about using behavioral interventions for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.

ABCs of ABA: This 2-day introductory weekend workshop teaches the basics of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and is offered throughout the year at no cost to families. There is a small fee for interested professionals. The ABCs of ABA is required for families prior to enrollment in the CARE program.


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