The attached painting was done by my son, Caleb McElreath, a 9-year-old student at Jordan Lake School of the Arts. Caleb is on the autism spectrum, an avid artist and musician. His artistic talents were spotted and nurtured early by his kindergarten teacher at the Little School of Hillsborough, Deborah Pollard.
Scott is a 38 y.o. husband and father, with NT Asperger’s Syndrome, PTSD secondary to PCD, OCD and other differing abilities. He has a sister with Aspergers & is a caregiver for a 12 y.o. child who has Aspergers. Scott is a DSP as well as a C-DSP (Direct Support Professional & Children’s Direct Support Professional) & has an extensive history of providing services to adults & children on the Autism Spectrum, as well as other differing abilities. He has served in the capacity of a Program Director, overseeing a population of 10-15 adults who required assistance with adult, day habilitation services. He is currently on the state of Maine’s registry of Certified Nurses Assistants & maintains an Emergency Medical Technician’s license he’s held for over (12) years. He has served as group homes administrator, assisting those with severe mental and physical handicaps with activities of daily living and community integration services.
The attached painting was done by my son, Caleb McElreath, a 9-year-old student at Jordan Lake School of the Arts. Caleb is on the autism spectrum, an avid artist and musician. His artistic talents were spotted and nurtured early by his kindergarten teacher at the Little School of Hillsborough, Deborah Pollard.
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HeARTS for Autism
Working with persons on the Autistic Spectrum, HeARTs for
Autism ® encourages creative expression. As the person works
with an art project, there are opportunities for them to
integrate Sensory needs, interact socially with our volunteers,
and express themselves in ways that transcend the limits they
might otherwise experience daily with their autism. Many times
art can “say” something that the person otherwise could not
“tell” us. The sibling program uses the creative time to provide
peer support for the sisters and brothers, while allowing them
to explore what they might be thinking or feeling. The parenting
program provides much needed nurturing. Creative expression is
used with the parents along with stress reduction techniques,
and they have chance to network and support one another. HeARTs
uses the artwork to then educate others about the Autism
Spectrum Disorder and to advocate for improved, integrated
services for ASD persons and families.
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to say
Examples - click on the art work to see more information
KeriBowers
ADVOCATE
SPEAKER
SEMINAR LEADER
FILMMAKER
For schedule and fees contact:
keri@normalfilms.com
Painting, drawing, writing, music,
drama and other forms of arts are expressed beautifully by and
through individuals with disabilities in Keri Bower's new film,
ARTS. — Sharing the power of the arts used to improve social,
emotional, cognitive, expressive, and life skills in individuals
with challenges is at the heart of this glimpse into pure talent
demonstrated by people with disabilities.
ARTS explores
the possibilities of creating commercial and personal successes for
young artists with various disabilities when encouraged and paired
with professional artists working in a field closely related to the
artists’ area of talent. From fine art, including painting, drawing
and photography, to writing, music, drama and other forms of art,
the film explores how the arts can create invaluable opportunities
for development and growth for persons with disabilities. From
social and life skill development, to self-esteem and
self-awareness, the film concludes that for those with artistic
gifts, career goals can be achieved.
Visit Normal Films to purchase or
read more about Keri.
My latest project is a new online information portal for parents,
carers and professionals who have an interest in autism:
www.annakennedyonline.com
Thank you
Anna
Kennedy
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