Bright Start SC

Autism Doesn’t Keep Dan From His Independence!

brightstart — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:38:11 +0000

Check out Dan in his new apartment. Dan moved in about a month ago. He is enjoying his new place and working at the Bargain Basket in Camden. Thank you to Chesco for making him feel at home. Dan has autism and is enjoying his newfound independence. Way to go Dan!!

Early Interventionist Training

brightstart — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:35:31 +0000

Bright Start EIs learn new activities and techniques to use with children during home visits. EI training sessions allow our EIs to share great ideas, continue their education, and expand their knowledge base!

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Mom Recommends Bright Start for EI Services

brightstart — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:44:02 +0000

“Our EI is excellent. Lindsay Miller is great with Journey, and I can tell she is really progressing. Thank you so much for all the assistance we have received from Bright Start. I am highly satisfied and recommend Bright Start for Early Intervention services to anyone who is looking!”

Shacoiya S.

Valentine’s Respite Event! Hosted by The SC Autism Society and City of Hope Worship Center.

brightstart — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:05:08 +0000

The SC Autism Society and the City of Hope Worship Center are partnering to provide families with a Valentine’s Respite Event! This event will take place Friday, February 3rd from 6-9pm at the City of Hope Worship Center (1403 D Avenue, West Columbia, SC). Activities will include face painting, jump castle, sensory tables, dance stations, carnival games, crafts, and more! Siblings are welcome.

Please RSVP to Margie Williamson, Parent Liaison (margie@scautism.org) before Thrusday, February 2nd! Please provide all children’s names, ages, and any allergies with your RSVP. Dinner and a snack will be served. You may also donate gently used shoes for Disability Advocacy Day at this event.

http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/state-resources/south-carolina.html

Full-time Speech Therapist Needed

brightstart — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:40:55 +0000

Bright Start has an opening for a full-time Speech Therapist to fill in for maternity leave. If interested, please contact Beth Deason at 803-929-1112.

Lakeisha Parks, EI, Provides Excellent Family Training!

brightstart — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:57:05 +0000

“She (Lakeisha Parks) has been the EI for our son, Jacob, since August. He adores her, and it’s obvious she has made an impact on him. She has attended all meetings and she sends home documentation on meetings, including what we need to be working on with him at home. We also keep in touch via phone calls so I can let her know his progress at home as well. If you can’t tell by the words above, we are very happy with Lakeisha and satisfied with how much she has helped our son! ”

Bright Start January 2012 Newsletters

brightstart — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:39:45 +0000

Click Here to check out our 2012 Newsletters for Early Intervention and Service Coordination! Newsletters include information about local activities, fun recipes and crafts, as well as organizational events and health information resources.

Bright Start’s Upstate Office Accepts Clothing, Toy, and Baby Item Donations

brightstart — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:50:02 +0000

Please note that Bright Start’s Upstate Office has a special area dedicated to the collection of children’s clothing, toys, and baby necessities. We always accept donations! You may either drop off your donations at our office or contact your EI to have them bring the items in for you. Bright Start will then distribute the... Read More

Early Intervention Newsletter, December 2011

brightstart — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:46:36 +0000

Click Here to check out our December 2011 Newsletter featuring our Cook’s Nook recipe, Activity Corner craft, and upcoming events for the holiday season in the upstate.

Bright Start EI Meredith Papapieris Goes Above and Beyond

brightstart — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Our family has been receiving EI services with Meredith Smith since February of this year. I just wanted to send a quick note to recognize all that she has done for us. She is professional, so kind, and so caring! She always answers our questions (or finds out anything we need to know for us) and takes extra steps to make sure we are comfortable with all that is going on. Our son, Aeden, has greatly improved since seeing Meredith, and we feel that she has honestly provided us with a lifeline to help him succeed. We just wanted to say how much we appreciate all that she does for us. We look forward to her visits every week, and we know that our son just loves her. We certainly wanted Meredith to get the recognition she deserves for being so wonderful to our family!