Again, we would like to thank you for your continued interest and support. Please write to us at HEAL Foundation, 226-5 Solano Road, #211, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082 or at www.healautismnow.org.
Sincerely,
Leslie Weed and Julie Buckley MD
HEAL! Foundation CoFounders
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Disclaimer - HEAL provides general information regarding medical, research, treatment options, therapies and nutrition to the autism community. The information comes from a variety of sources, and HEAL does not independently verify any of it. Nothing in this newsletter or website / parent information should be construed as medical advice. Always consult your child's doctor regarding his or her individual needs.
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Special
Day at the Beach/Sunrise Surf Camp for children with autism proved to be a fun
event for all who attended. This year
over 50 children with autism and over 100 volunteers
flocked to the beach for a special day for those with autism.
Joey Travolta-HEAL Film camp was an educational and
amazing experience for all who attended.
Lives were transformed on the campus of The University of North Florida
during the HEAL Film camp under the direction of Joey Travolta and his Hollywood film crew.
Local film production company, ArtLife
Productions, headed by Karen Sadler provided
creative production services during the two week camp.
Last spring, HEAL sponsored a "pilot" support group for mothers under the direction of Janeen Herskovitz. Our mission was to design a program which would educate, empower, validate and give hope to mothers as they navigate the difficult and challenging maze of autism. It was our intent to target mothers in crisis, who were within three years of receiving their child's diagnosis of autism. The program proved to be a success, and as a result of these women coming together weekly, many positive transformations have taken place in their lives. These mothers have continued to meet and lend support to each other long after the HEALing sessions ended. Below are a few events that occurred as a result of HEALing Families...