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CHALLENGES MAKE US STRONGER

CHALLENGES MAKE US STRONGER

Obviously, this year has been an unprecedented time that has forced businesses and individuals alike to adjust to a completely different way of life. This especially impacts our autism population, individuals who already struggle with social issues in a “normal...
THANKSGIVING – GIVING THANKS

THANKSGIVING – GIVING THANKS

This year Turning Pointe counted its blessings twice. Sometimes daily. To thrive in the present conditions, we had to stay grounded in gratitude. This meant sometimes we found the smallest success or resource to celebrate! Day after day, week after week, the gratitude...
EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR TURNING POINTE

EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR TURNING POINTE

At Turning Pointe, faster – except when responding to a student in crisis – is rarely better. Team Turning Pointe typically takes care to study and research next steps on most decisions. Then typically those decisions have to be vetted by key stakeholders. This slower...
FINDING THE RIGHT PATH

FINDING THE RIGHT PATH

Turning Pointe’s mission began with a love story. The powerful bond between a boy named Jack and his parents. Jack was loved and cared for by his Mom, Dad and a remarkable team of specialists. With their help, Jack overcame the more debilitating behaviors associated...
BUILDING AWARENESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM

BUILDING AWARENESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM

Turning Pointe prides itself on giving students their voices. Through extensive therapies or training on devices that can be a tool for students to communicate, our team of Speech Language Therapists drives the programming and our remarkable Teachers and Intense...
Turning pointe autism foundation: for sure

Turning pointe autism foundation: for sure

During uncertain times, I like to remind myself of that which I am certain. I am certain that there is no devotion like our families. I know this because I am blessed to witness the loving commitment of Turning Pointe students’ moms and dads. They sacrifice comfort,...
LIGHT IT UP BLUE FOR AUTISM AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE

LIGHT IT UP BLUE FOR AUTISM AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE

Amid all of the craziness surrounding COVID-19 it is difficult to be thinking of anything else. April is Autism Awareness Month however, and we at Turning Pointe will be continuing to take this month and shine a light on Autism. It has been nearly 50 years since the...
TURNING POINTE GETS CREATIVE WITH VARIETY SHOW

TURNING POINTE GETS CREATIVE WITH VARIETY SHOW

Spring is on the horizon and everyone at Turning Pointe is busy getting creative. Whether it’s singing, acting or doing standup routines, our friends with autism are preparing to wow the crowds with their talent. Benjamin Weiss, a student and avid actor at North...
REMEMBERING A BELOVED FRIEND

REMEMBERING A BELOVED FRIEND

The Turning Pointe family was deeply saddened last month when we lost one of our greatest heroes. Rick Matttiota was a beloved friend and a huge champion of our mission since our inception 2007. Rick began on our Business Advisory Committee where his passion and...