HEAL! Healing Every Autistic Life : Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

HEAL! Foundation Newsletter	Upcoming Events February 2008

in this issue

:: HEALing Autism Through Bowling

:: Rising Stars Baseball

:: 2008 Summer Camps

:: New Parent Seminar

:: HEAL! Grants

Dear Friends and Family of HEAL!

Thank you for your continued interest and support in assisting in the education, awareness, treatment research and prevention for autism. We are glad to have you as a part of our team. Together, we provide a level of encouragement and support for children with autism and their families. We encourage your feedback and invite you to share your story at www.healautismnow.org.

HEALing Autism Through Bowling
February 2nd through March 8th

Come join the fun at Beaches Bowling Center in Jacksonville Beach every Saturday starting on February 2nd and continuing through March 8. Games start at 12:30 pm and $5 is the per child price for a ten frame game and shoe rental. GF/CF snacks will be provided and an ABA therapist will be on hand for assistance.

For more information, click here.

Rising Stars Baseball

The Rising Stars Baseball Division of PVAA is created to give girls and boys 8-13 who have mild physical limitations or motor planning challenges an outlet to have fun, build self-confidence, and develop teamwork skills. Sessions will be held at Cornerstone Park, located at the southern end of Ponte Vedra just off A1A beginning February 23rd. There is no cost to participate.

Click here for more information.

2008 Summer Camps

Summer camps are starting to take applications for 2008. HEAL encourages parents to visit our local resources page to find out about programs for children with special needs. Many camps fill up quickly. Parents in the greater Jacksonville area should also look at Jax4kids.org.

New Parent Seminar

HEAL is proud to partner with Ponte Vedra Pediatric Partners to offer a seminar for parents whose children have recently been diagnosed with autism, or wish to begin bio-medical intervention for their child. The goal of this program is to help provide a "jump start" to parents and caretakers at the beginning of their journey. Attendees will receive: an overview of beginning therapies and biomedical intervention, where to go for what information, and recommended first steps.

The seminar will take place on Saturday, February 23rd from 9am to 12pm. The cost is $25 per person and $40 per couple and will take place at the Tournament Players Club, TPC Sawgrass Media Center at 110 Championship Lane.

Space is limited. Click here for more information. To RSVP, click here.

HEAL! Grants

HEAL Grant Applications

HEAL is proud to announce that in 2007 over $100,000 was donated to programs that assist individuals with autism and their families. HEAL encourages the submission of grants for 2008, especially summer programs for children with autism. The next round of grants will be awarded in March 2008. Please submit your organization's grant by February 29th in order to be considered.

Click here for more information.

Mark your calendars for June 26th & 27th, 2008 for the Valley of Dreams Gala and Charity Golf Classic at the Tournament Players Club Sawgrass.

Again, we would like to thank you for your continued interest and support. We encourage your feedback and invite you to share your story, a special photo, or a favorite recipe that could be used in our next newsletter or our website. Please write to us at HEAL Foundation, 226-5 Solano Road, #211, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082 or at www.healautismnow.org.

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.

Sincerely,

Leslie Weed and Julie Buckley MD

HEAL! Foundation CoFounders