Centria Autism And Driver Armani Williams Team Up For 2020 Racing Season

Williams, 19, is aiming to set the pace as first known NASCAR driver with autism

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Mar 04, 2020, 05:00 ET

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Centria Autism, a leading national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism, and Team Armani Racing have announced they are teaming up for the 2020 NASCAR racing season. Centria Autism will be a primary sponsor of Team Armani, supporting 19-year-old driver Armani Williams as he races to promote autism awareness and hope for achieving dreams, no matter how challenging they may seem. Detroit-based Williams is the first openly-diagnosed Autistic driver in NASCAR.

Centria Autism pairs up with Team Armani to sponsor 19-year-old driver Armani Williams as he races to promote autism awareness and hope for achieving dreams, no matter how challenging they may seem.

This is the first year Centria has backed Team Armani, and it's a symbiotic partnership with a mutual desire to promote autism awareness and milestones that can be achieved when autistic kids receive support and tools at a young age. Williams was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was two years old and considered non-verbal. After years of sustained support from his parents and others, learning to overcome challenges with daily tasks, communication and various stimuli, he began racing go-karts at age eight. Many years later, with 18 wins and two championships under his belt, Williams is inspiring kids of all ages and abilities to pursue their dreams.

"Partnering with Team Armani is a very special opportunity for Centria Autism. We are proud to be able to support Armani, an inspirational young man proving that with hard work and resilience it's possible to reach your dreams," said Dave Spencer, chief marketing officer for Centria Autism.

"We are thrilled to partner with Centria Autism. Providing hope and seeking better life outcomes for individuals and families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder has always been an important part of what we do at Team Armani Racing. Advancing these goals through motorsports, Centria Autism, and Armani Williams is a fantastic step in the right direction," said Del Williams, father of Armani Williams.

Centria Autism will be sponsoring Team Armani Williams in the upcoming NASCAR FanShield 500 Race Weekend. Williams will compete in the ARCA Menards General Tire 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday, March 6, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, airing live on FS1. Fans can follow Armani all season long on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and his website. Families wanting to learn more about Centria Autism and the services it provides for kids as young as 18 months may visit CentriaHealthcare.com.

About Team Armani Racing

Armani Williams is a 19-year-old, Detroit-based professional NASCAR driver. Armani is now a part of the NASCAR stable of talented upcoming drivers. He is using his racing career as a platform to draw awareness to Autism, promote research-based solutions, and create better life outcomes for families impacted by the disorder. Armani has competed coast to coast in the United States and throughout Canada.

Armani is a two-time NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine Participant. He currently races in the NASCAR ARCA Menards Series. Armani has raced as a professional in the ARCA Truck Pro Series, the former NASCAR Canadian Tire Series now branded as the NASCAR Pinty's Series, and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West. The sky is the limit as Armani climbs the ladder to the biggest races in ARCA, the NASCAR Gander Mountain Truck Series, Xfinity and Monster Energy Cup Series.

About Centria Autism

Centria Autism, an operating division of Centria Healthcare, is a leading national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism and their families. With its national headquarters in Michigan, and more than 3,500 clinical staff working in ten states, Centria's Optimal Outcomes approach combines child-centered, evidence-based ABA with best practices to help children with ASD have the best developmental experience possible and acquire the skills to live independently and succeed in the world on their own terms.

About ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is the standard-of-care, preferred treatment for ASD, and is the only evidence-based behavioral therapy proven to treat the core symptoms of ASD or ASD-related disabilities and to support long-term outcomes. ABA therapy can be adapted to meet the needs of each unique person and breaks down everyday tasks into easy-to-follow steps, using positive reinforcement and repetition.

Media Contact:

Erin McCarty, Porter Novelli for Centria Autism
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415-975-2206

SOURCE Centria Autism