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Labor Day Weekend, 2005, 2 inspired Moms and their families gathered to have lunch and discuss a new outreach to help kids and families living with Autism.
HeARTs for Autism® was born! 10 years later, over 1000 families have connected with us looking for help, information, advocacy, fun times for their ASD children, support for the siblings, quiet time for the parents, and a sense of hope & joy in the midst of the struggles of Autism.
Using the Arts, Yoga, Friendship skills & positive behavorial supports, many families have found a home with us. Autism is difficult for the person affected, the family, and the community, so finding a sense of acceptance and a learning new tools for coping, growing and integrating are key. We have been called the "Heart of the Autism Community" because of our focus on heart to heart connections and genuine support in day to day, real life happenings.
Our grassroots, non-profit, 501(c)3 charitable, volunteer organization, founded by the Reverend Robin VanHorn Schwoyer & Dr. Svetlana Gradess, plus several amazing visionary volunteers, has truly made a difference! We have GREAT volunteers who help with the kids as they play, create and connect. We have a wonderful Board of Directors, who work hands on in ways to make life better for our kids and families. The kids are amazing!!! We learn so much from them. Given the space to "Be" themselves in a Recreational based program allows them to practice and generalize their skills. We have had all kinds of "break throughs" with ASD kids, which is amazing to witness! Our parents, grandparents and care-givers love the program because the ASD person, siblings, cousins, etc can come participate, plus they get the attention they need as Care-givers. We offer mindfulness based, creative support programs for the parents, which encourages and empowers them to be even better parents & advocates for their kids. HeARTs for Autism® is considered to be the ONLY program, not just in our region, but in the USA that addresses the whole person/ whole family in one FREE integrated program on a monthly basis, along with special events and community inclusion activities.
We invite YOU to be part of the HeART-felt connections ~ By donating, you allow us to continue to offer programs to the kids and families. We have costs for supplies, space, special presentations, training, educational materials, advocacy, scholarships, etc. AND we are expanding our services in the coming year...so, we need funds to meet the needs and requests of our families. Alot of money gets donated to Research, which is great...but what is lacking is real time support and services in relevant, fun, practical ways which support the ASD young person and family. HeARTs for Autism® fills this need. Please help us help the kids & families on the Spectrum journey.
We are honored to be part of their lives, and we are truly appreciative of everyone who is connected to HeARTs for Autism®! ☺10 years is a great accomplishment - please help us, so we can make the next 10 years even stronger and better for our persons and families living with Autism. Visit our website www.HeartsforAutism.org to learn more about us and see some of the great art and activities.
Can you help? Will you help? Do you know 10 other people to share this link with and invite them to donate $20+, so we can keep going and growing? Yes! Great! ♥
Thank you in advance for your support! Autism is difficult on so many levels, but together, we can offer creative, heart centered ways to improve the quality of life for the ASD person and family.☺♥
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