CSHA recognizes MAC as Program of the Year
By Brad Boardman, MAC Executive Director
Communication is one of the cornerstones of Morgan Autism Center programming and is key in helping many of our students with behavioral challenges. The transformative power of communication is demonstrated by a quote from a letter of recommendation written to the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CSHA). In it, parents Brad and Paola Davenport write: "Although Cameron still cannot speak, he can communicate and he can be heard. Morgan Autism Center gave Cameron his voice. We cannot think of a better qualification than this to win The Program of the Year Award. ..."
The letter goes on to read, "We witnessed first-hand, in and out of the classroom, our child transform from a frustrated boy to a calm and happy child who felt heard. Within weeks, Cameron was communicating complete sentences through his device and figuring out how to find words in the device faster than any of the adults working with him."
On March 28, through a process of nomination, site visits and letters like the Davenports', CSHA recognized Morgan Autism Center as its Program of the Year at their state convention. This is an extremely prestigious award and MAC is truly proud to be honored by this amazing organization of professionals.
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United Wholesale Flowers continues partnership
with Morgan Autism Center's Adult Program
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Manny from United Wholesale Flowers (far right) poses with MAC Clients John, Claire, Jonathan, Wanda and Andrew.
Photo by Flo Fuller
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By Flo Fuller, Community Integration Director
As part of our Community Integration Program, the Morgan Autism Center Adult Program has been receiving monthly flower donations from United Wholesale Flowers for more than a year and a half.
We look forward to driving to the San Jose warehouse in our van to pick up the boxes of donated flowers. During that time the clients enjoy walking around to see what new displays might be there, especially the holiday ones.
Manny, one of the staff there, is always happy to help us and get the flowers ready. Even on the busiest days, he greets us with a big smile and spends some time chatting with our group.
Once we come back to MAC, our clients get to work making beautiful bouquets, which they then deliver to different recipients in the community we have partnered with or who have offered their services. The recipients include paramedics, a nursing home, Guadalupe Park employees, Costco Bakery, San Jose State speech clinicians and Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT) and neighbors.
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Children's Discovery Museum holds
Play Your Way
events for autism community
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Photo courtesy of
Children's Discovery Museum
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By Brad Boardman
MAC Executive Director
Morgan Autism Center continues the successful partnership it forged with Children's Discovery Museum in 2012. At that time, museum staff reached out to the center for advice about an event they wanted to host specifically for families affected by autism.
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MAC BRIEFS
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Did you know you can shop on Amazon while supporting our efforts?
All you need to do is go to www.smile.amazon.com and choose Morgan Autism Center as the beneficiary, and shop. All the prices, selection and services are the same, with a percentage going towards our nonprofit.
Sereno Group Willow Glen chooses MAC
as beneficiary
For the months of April through June, Sereno Group Willow Glen is contributing 1 percent of its gross commission income to Morgan Autism Center.
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