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[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"]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...

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"]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...

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"]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...

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"]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...

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"]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...

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"]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...

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"]April seemed to plug along just a bit faster than March and we are all desperately waiting to get back to some sense of normalcy in May and June. It has been a grueling six weeks for all of us, but especially for our...

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"]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...

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"]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....

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"]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...

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"]It’s January. Are you bored yet? Now that all of the holiday festivities are concluded and all of the decorations put away, there’s a certain dread of the cold dreary months ahead with nothing to look forward to. Well,...

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"] All ages and abilities are welcome to race a pumpkin down Rotary Hill during heats from 1-3PM Sat., Oct. 26. The 4th Annual Pumpkin Race is hosted by Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. Friends are invited to create...

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"] ‘Tis the season…. for golf and giving. While most of us anxiously and patiently awaited summer this year, true golf enthusiasts know that if it’s above freezing and there is no snow on the ground, it’s game on, and...

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"]To celebrate the fresh face of spring, Turning Pointe will launch a new look this month. A reimagined logo and website to welcome all to our work. Each day in our school students get a new chance. Families find new...

[addthis tool="addthis_inline_share_toolbox_o63k"] As a Director of nonprofit, it is always encouraged to have a ready pitch. An elevator speech. But recently at a staff gathering, I was reminded how many details of our work are important to share. At this meeting, I...