Empowered Parents Share Stories
We empower parents and transition age youth by providing an understanding of the special education and health care processes, communication strategies, effective teaming, and resources available to meet a child’s unique needs.
Below are a few of the stories families have shared about their journey to becoming effective members of their child’s educational and medical team. Share your Family’s Story! [email protected]
Family Empowerment Stories
He Didn’t Give Up!
By Penny Dorpinghaus When my son, Andrew, was two years old, no one could understand a word he said. I took him to Heartspring for testing and speech therapy. Even though Andrew had been in speech for a year he still had difficulty understanding that...
Differences Among Us
When our son Javier was born, I saw him as a beautiful, rosy-cheeked baby. I never imagined that the following day the doctor would tell us that he had Down Syndrome. When the doctor told us that, I was really surprised. The truth is, I had never stopped to think...