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Heartspring Conference Series |
Getting Children in Sync with Fun and Functional Activities
Presented by Carol Kranowitz, M.A.
February 20, 2009 - Register
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication
Presented by Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
April 24, 2009 - Register
Social Thinking
Presented by Michelle Garcia Winner, M.A.
June 4-5 - Register |
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. |
| The vision of the Heartspring CARE Program is to provide children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders various programs to increase their opportunities for success within their family, school and community. |
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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 As we welcome 2009, we do so with increased enthusiasm on the Heartspring campus. We are officially embarking on our 75th year of service to children with special needs. Seventy-five years! Throughout the year we will celebrate this milestone with all of you who support our mission.
Our 75th Anniversary theme is Still Growing which reflects our ever-evolving programs, geographical reach, depth of support and endless dedication to children with special needs.
In this first anniversary year issue of Heartspring Connections we hope you enjoy a look into the lives of just a few of the thousands of people who have made Heartspring a place of hope for children with special needs since 1934. As we enter such a momentous year we are asking for assistance from those that know us best, our former clients, donors, family members, supporters and employees. We want to know your story. |
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 Brandon was a familiar face at Heartspring from 1996-2003, where he attended as a residential student. He came to Heartspring because of his unique needs, as well as his skills. Brandon was very bright, but prior to Heartspring, he was placed in a behaviorally challenged classroom because there wasn't a more appropriate place for him. Until Heartspring, that is. Learn more about Brandon.
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 In 1977 Jason was two years old. Two years and two months to be exact, an age when most children are starting to talk. But Jason had not. A pediatric neurologist suggested that Jason’s parents, Nikki and John, take him to Heartspring, known then as the Institute of Logopedics. Jason immediately started in the Clinical Infant Stimulation Program (CISP). Learn more about Jason.
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 It isn’t every day that an organization celebrates its 75th Anniversary. As a non-profit, we are especially proud of the achievements of our employees and clients, past and present. Over the last 75 years our name has changed, but our constant drive to give all children with special needs a chance to succeed is unwavering. Every organization hopes for longevity, and this year we hope you will be a part of our legacy.
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Spirit Aerosystems employees create Christmas stockings
Heartspring Pediatric Services and Hearing Center Open House
Getting Children in Sync with Fun and Functional Activities
The word autism comes from the Greek word autos, meaning self. The term describes conditions in which a person is removed from social interaction – hence---an isolated self. While autism seems to be a fairly new diagnosis, eighteenth century descriptions of behaviors and characteristics similar to autism exist. Unfortunately for many families, initial understanding of autism didn’t evolve until 1911 with Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler coined the term autism in his work with schizophrenic patients. 
