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Volume 1, Number 5, August 2007: a monthly enewsletter
August: Back to School
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PedalFest Aug. 26, 2007

PedalFest
Sign up for PedalFest, a bike ride to benefit the children of Heartspring on August 26.
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• PedalFest Bike Ride Fundraiser
• Autism Seminars
• Down Syndrome Buddy Walk
• Innovation and Creativity
• Lights On The Lake Fundraiser
• Career Opportunities
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Heartspring School is a residential and day program for children with developmental disabilities such as autism, Asperger's 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.
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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.
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Welcome to Heartspring's monthly eNewsletter
Once again we are at the beginning of a new school year. Kids are anticipating the start of classes and in many cases, a new teacher and home room. Many parents find themselves with a list in hand buying a new backpack and supplies for each child to begin the new year.

Though Heartspring operates year-round, during the month of August we look to start fresh with supplies for the classrooms and residential homes. To learn more about items that would help make this school year brighter for Heartspring students, check out our school supplies wish list.

PedalFest bike ride fundraiserJoin us for PedalFest Sunday, August 26. PedalFest is a one-day leisure bike ride (family ride, 50k or 100k) to benefit the children of Heartspring. Register or DonateDonate now.

Peter Gerhardt, Ed. D.Peter Gerhardt, Ed. D., is a consultant and author of articles on the needs of adults with autism spectrum disorders, the school-to-work-transition process and analysis and intervention of problematic behavior. Register today for the Transitioning Students with Autism Seminar held September 17 at Heartspring in Wichita, KS.


Ariah
Since coming to Heartspring, Ariah's repertoire of words has increased. He now asks for items using complete sentences, uses adjectives to describe items, and he has become more aware of other students in the classroom. Ariah easily transitions from activity to activity without anxiety. Learn more about Ariah's transition.
Austin

Austin is six years old, and like many other children his age, he is preparing to go to school as a first grader. The difference for Austin is that there is a great deal of preparation work for him, his family and his school before his first day. Austin's Mom talks about transitioning to the first grade.
Melanie
"Melanie now has a quality of life that surpasses our expectations. The staff at Heartspring has given that gift of life to Melanie, and I can never thank them enough. Melanie will never speak, she will never entertain us with clever thoughts and words, but Heartspring has molded her into a productive member of society." Hear more from Melanie's Mom, Sue

Make A Difference
7 ways to donate to Heartspring by doing things you do every day. Did you know that you can make a donation to Heartspring by shopping online, searching the web or using your credit card?  By doing these things just a little bit differently, you can help earn money to fund services provided by Heartspring. Learn more about ways you can help.

Activities Can Teach
Spending money can be fun! Here's a strategy to learn to make purchases that required rounding up to the next dollar. Next Dollar Up can help teach functional money skills to children with disabilities.
Heartspring Team
Taton

“My students have beautiful and unique personalities. Working with them and the paraeducators and all the professionals on each team is an enjoyable part of the job. It is always refreshing and challenging to work with those individuals who strive to give independence to our students. To witness the love and dedication that are daily occurrences here at our school is truly inspiring.” Learn more about Taton.

From The President
Heartspring is home to many children from all over the nation, and we pride ourselves in maintaining an environment where our students can thrive and increase their quality of life. We appreciate all the support we receive from the community and around the world.

Gary W. Singleton, Ph.D.Gary W. Singleton, Ph.D.
Gary W. Singleton, Ph.D.
Heartspring President and CEO
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