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 More prevalent than you think.
More devastating than you imagine.
Today is
For most
of us, it's just another day. But for the kids who suffer the effects of
neurological disorders, it's a day of pain, rejection and
humiliation. For their
families, it's a day of heartbreak.
And for the Joshua Center,
is
another exciting day of "roll up your sleeves" dedication to provide
support to these kids and
their families.
The Joshua Center for Neurological
Disorders is a non-profit
organization that provides programs designed to improve the lives of individuals
and families living with Asperger Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, High-functioning
Autism, Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and their associated
disorders through research, education,
social and clinical programs.
Click to read the full description>>
We are making a difference! Since 1996, we have impacted
the lives of countless thousands. And now, armed with our new Web site
and a revitalized mission and
vision, we are making dramatic strides
to increase our outreach to support the ever-growing population of those
affected.
Read a few of our testimonials:
The New Homework Club
Help is on the way
Homework is an ever-increasing burden for all students and parents. Add to
the mix a neurological disorder and the challenges mount. Joshua Center's
Homework Club helps kids with neurological disorders successfully complete
homework and school projects to set the foundation for educational success.
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 Let's
Go Bowling!!
Saturday, January 28
It’s time to dust off that old bowling ball! This year the Joshua Center
Bowl-A-Thon is being held at the AMF Lanes in Overland Park. This is a great
time to have fun with the whole office, the neighborhood or the family. And
you'll be helping a great cause - the Joshua Center.
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Conference Dates
Friday, February 10
Don't miss the conference at the Joshua Center on Friday, February 10 -
When “Stop It!” Doesn’t Work: School strategies for children with Neurological
Disorders (Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Asperger’s and
ADHD). Register early. Seating is limited.
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2011 Camp Photos and Video
Watch the new camp video
We have created a website specifically for parents and campers to keep in touch
during camp days. Now that this year's camp is over, we will leave the site in
place throughout the year. Don't miss the new
video. Go to the new camp website >>
Camp Grant Acknowledgement
Thanks for the help!
Many thanks to the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation for their grant
to cover supplies for the camp game activities. Your help was indispensible and
much appreciated.
School Counselor Endorses
Joshua Center
Joshua Center helps teacher both at school and at home
Diane McLean leads a demanding and often hectic life helping kids as a public
school counselor. But when she goes home, she assumes the role of mother of a
child with neurological disorders. Read how the Joshua Center has helped Diane
and her family both personally and professionally.
Read The Letter >>
Golf Classic Success
Monday, May 16, 2011
A wonderful time was had by all - both pros and duffers. The Eighth
Annual Joshua Center Golf Classic was held at the beautiful Prairie Highlands
Golf Course in Olathe. The fun and camaraderie was only surpassed by the
generosity of the participants. Special thanks to all who participated.
 Leading
the way was this year's main sponsor, the SureWest Foundation. The
SureWest Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the employees and management of
SureWest Communications. SureWest has made a strong commitment to support
the Greater Kansas City community through financial assistance to local non
profits. The Joshua Center, our kids and their families are grateful for
SureWest support. To learn more about SureWest products and services and the
good work of the SureWest Foundation, go to
http://surewest.com/
American Idol James Durbin
Only Joshua Kids Can Fully Understand
James Durbin is on the threshold of greatness as he vies to become the next
American Idol. Hear his story of how he overcame Aspergers and Tourettes.
Click Here >>
New Offices
Please make a note of our new address.
400 E. Bannister Rd., Suite A
Kansas City, MO 64131
Our phone number remains the same.
Photo of new office >>
Joshua
Center Forum
Community members can
communicate directly with Joshua Center staff as well as other community
members. Here you may view posted articles, news items, announcements, polls and
visitor posts.
Forum
update: The forum is being completely renovated and will be back online soon.
Click Here>>
New
Teacher Site Launched
Provides teachers, counselors, school administrators and healthcare
professionals with tools to support the understanding of the complex issues
surrounding school-aged children with neurological disorders.
For more information, Click Here>>
>>Teachers are also needed for social skills classes.
Click Here>>
New
Social Skills Class For Siblings
Being a brother or sister
of a child with a neurological disorder can be challenging. Many parents have
been asking for this class.
For more information, Click Here>>
New Social Skills Class Locations
Social Skills classes are now available in the following
locations: Kansas City, Blue Springs, Liberty, Olathe, Topeka, Warrensburg,
Lawrence, Shawnee and Bettendorf, IA.
For more information, Click Here>>
Astonishing Increase in
ASD to One in 58
As reported by Autism Speaks, new data published October 5, 2009 in
the American
Academy of Pediatrics' journal indicates that one in 91 American children
including one in 58 boys have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
diagnosis – including autism, Asperger's syndrome, pervasive developmental
disorder, or another ASD.
For more information, Click here>>
Signs of Autism May Show in
Early Infancy
TUESDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) Signs of
autism may show up in babies as young as 1 month old, a new study shows. But the
tip-offs are not the usual red flags, such as a lack of eye contact or smiling,
the researchers noted. Instead, they found babies who needed neonatal intensive
care and were later diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder were more likely
to have abnormal muscle tone and differences in their visual processing than
babies who went on to develop normally after time in the neonatal intensive care
unit (NICU).
More on the
HealthDay News Web Site >>
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can help the Joshua Center succeed.
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The Joshua Center Library
contains resources to help you understand and cope with neurological
disorders. These materials are recommended by the Joshua Center.
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