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| Lights on the Lake 2007 Wrap Up: The efforts of dedicated sponsors, volunteers and staff once again led to a record-breaking year for Heartspring’s Lights on the Lake. Visit lightsonthelake.org for more information. |
 Purchase books from Autism Asperger Publishing Company using this link and earn money for Heartspring. |
| Our mission, in partnership with parents, professionals and the community, is to help children with special needs grow and learn on a path to a more independent life. |
| Heartspring School is a residential and day program for children with developmental disabilities such as autism, Asperger Syndrome, speech and language impairments, visual impairments, deaf/hard of hearing, cerebral palsy, challenging behaviors and those with multiple disabilities. |
| Heartspring Pediatric Services provides therapies for children with developmental delays and disabilities. |
| Heartspring Hearing Center offers hearing services for people of all ages. |
| Volunteering is a wonderful way to learn more about Heartspring programs and services. |
| Donate in one of the many ways you can make a difference for children with special needs. |
| World Reach is dedicated to touching the lives of children all around the world. |
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For Heartspring, along with the cold weather, January brings excitement as the 2008 Heartspring Conference Series kicks off this Friday and Saturday with guest speaker Dr. Stephen Shore, nationally renowned autism author and advocate. The first of many autism experts coming to Heartspring this spring, Dr. Shore’s presentation promises to provide valuable insight to parents and professionals. |
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 The 2008 Heartspring Conference Series will begin this month. It's not too late to register today!
January 25 and 26
Dr. Shore presenting “What It’s Like and Practical Solutions: A First-Hand Perspective.” Register
February 8, 2008
Dr. David Wacker with Mr. Jay Harding:
Conducting Functional Analysis and Functional Communication Training in Home Settings Register
March 7, 2008
Dr Jim Mulick:
What We Really Know: FAD Treatments More
April 25, 2008
Dr Richard Simpson:
Current and Emerging Practices with Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder More |
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Alice was diagnosed with autism at a young age and struggled in school and at home with challenges that affected her ability to learn, communicate, care for herself and more. |
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Abbie was two months old when she was referred to Heartspring for torticollis, a condition that causes the head to tip to one side, while the chin is turned to the other. |
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 "Working at Heartspring is not just a job; it becomes part of your life,” said Mandy Flower, Director of Residential Services. “We share successes and overcome pitfalls together and all have a common goal. It is a wonderful place to be a team member. When people ask me where I work, I am proud to say that I work at Heartspring." |
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The Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt is a group activity that helps build your child’s vocabulary as well as helping them learn the function, features and/or adjectives of household items.
The object of the game is for the child to go on a “scavenger hunt” around the house to find an item based on its description. For finding the item, the child is given a small reward, such as a favorite game to play with the adult, a fun snack, a new toy, watching a movie, etc.
This simple game can be played with one or more children. The children can work together on teams or individually. Learn more about this activity. |
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Join the Heartspring Caring Hearts Society, our monthly giving club, and make a difference in the life of a child. Monthly giving is important because it provides ongoing support and resources for Heartspring programs and services throughout the year. Your monthly gift of $10 or more can be unrestricted or designated for a particular program.
Joining the Caring Hearts Society is easy! Just mail in a pledge form or sign-up online through our secure website.
By becoming a member of the Caring Hearts Society you contribute to current and future success stories of Heartspring children. Please join today! |
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 As we begin 2008, we look forward to building on our success from 2007. We continue to be inspired by the accomplishments we see each day at Heartspring Pediatric Services. Our classrooms are bustling in the Heartspring School and enthusiasm for our new CARE Program is growing each day. Despite the cold outside, things are heating up at Heartspring.
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