Autism Treatment Center of America Chosen by Record Label to Receive Percentage of Sales of International CD Debut

Independent record label and publisher, Crater Rock Music™, has chosen The Son-Rise Program to donate a percentage of profits from sales of the upcoming Theory of Mind™ international CD Debut.

(PRWEB) October 18, 2006 -- After a worldwide search by the Virginia-based independent record label, Crater Rock Music, the Autism Treatment Center of America™ has been chosen as the recipient of a percentage of online download and of sales from their upcoming international release by Theory of Mind, entitled “Enter the Misfit.”

About Theory of Mind

Theory of Mind is the trade name used for the musical endeavors of Tony Belcastro, a high-functioning autistic savant with Bipolar Disorder, Tourette's Syndrome and Dyscalculia. Tony is an experienced and talented composer and musician that has played music for over 30 years and has been a recording artist for over 20 years. He plays piano, guitar, bass and a variety of other instruments in an assortment of genres including blues, jazz, rock and classical. The music of Theory of Mind combines these genres into an instrumental progressive rock, or progressive fantasy rock category.

The Autism Treatment Center of America and The Son-Rise Program were chosen from a field of hundreds of other non-profit organizations by Tony himself.

About the CD

According to Tony, “Enter the Misfit” is a collection of songs that was initially intended to be a tribute to autism; a musical revelation of the often hidden deep inner workings of an autistic mind. However, after a short period of time I began to see the project as a personal exploration of my own world. Despite many thoughts about abandoning the project for various reasons, the reactions described by the few people who listened to it encouraged me to continue. As production neared completion, I began to feel a new confidence that I had never experienced previously. It is my hope that this project will not only encourage other autistic people to confidently pursue dreams that may seem unattainable, but also help bridge a connection between many autistic and non-autistic people who may otherwise find connecting with others to be difficult, or sometimes even impossible.”

“Enter the Misfit” is scheduled to be mixed and mastered by Chet McCracken and Eddie Tuduri at Studio C&C in Los Angeles and planned for release in November.

About The Son-Rise Program

The Son-Rise Program is a highly individualized, child-centered program. They have seen over and over again that children on the Autism Spectrum progress the most when they are:

Cherished for who they are rather than judged or pitied for who they are not.

Joined in their world first, instead of being forced to conform to a world they don't yet understand.

Provided with a learning environment where they feel safe and secure, where they feel a sense of control, and where they are free from distraction and over-stimulation.

Motivated to learn, even when that learning entails stretching to do something that might seem difficult or uncomfortable.

Involved in a program that prioritizes the enjoyment of parents, friends, and teachers as people over the repetitive completion of tasks.

Taught with educational methods that capitalize on their interests and abilities while focusing on their deficits and challenges. Taught by people who feel comfortable, inspired, focused and hopeful -- and who possess an unflagging belief in their child's capabilities for growth and change.

How the CD will benefit those in need

Crater Rock Music will donate a percentage of every music download and every CD purchase to the Autism Treatment Center of America to benefit families and children in need of scholarships. The downloads will be available at Apple iTunes, Yahoo music, Best Buy, Rhapsody, Napster, MSN Music, CD Now, Borders, Waldenbooks, Virginmega.com, Target.direct, Amazon.com, among other digital download sites.

For More Information

Crater Rock Music:

Yvonne C. Smith

(757)478-7700

http://craterrockmusic.com

Autism Treatment Center of America:

Tracy M. Baisden, Publicist

(413)229-2100 ext 200

http://autismtreatment.org

Theory of Mind: http://theory-of-mind-music.com

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