Special Serve - Tennis and Life Skills Program

Investigator: Rowell, Jack

Institution: Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education (AAYTE)

Grant Amount: $25,000.00

Award Type: Community Grants

City: Philadelphia

State: PA

Country: United States

Year: 2008

AAYTE has a staff that is trained to utilize various teaching methodologies that are effective with ASD, AAYTE's Special Serve program has become a successful non-traditional recreational and educational option. Funding from Autism Speaks will enable AAYTE to meet the increasing demands for growth of this successful program. During the daytime school hours, AAYTE has an opportunity to expand programming to its full capacity for ASD students by working with local school districts to provide tennis instruction in a fun and nurturing environment.

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Special Serve Final Report