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Notes for Autism Musical Dec. 1 at Van Cliburn Hall
STAFF REPORTS
The Brent Woodall Foundation (BWF) for Exceptional Children will introduce its 10th anniversary year in 2013 with a concert, Notes for Autism: A 10th Anniversary Musical Celebration, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Van Cliburn Recital Hall of the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth.
“This is an event where families are invited to sit back and relax while they listen to beautiful music and learn about the history of the Brent Woodall Foundation (BWF),” said a spokesperson for the foundation.
Notes for Autism supports autism awareness and provides an opportunity for families affected by autism to learn about the services and programs offered by the BWF. All children are welcome. The hall will be set up so parents have flexibility to bring their children and enjoy the entire event with no fear of disturbing other guests.
The BWF is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization, founded in 2003 by Tracy Pierce Bender in memory of her late husband, Brent Woodall, who was lost in the events of Sept.11, 2001.
BWF's Family FIRST (Free Individualized Review and Structured Training) is at the center of the foundation's mission and sets BFW apart from other organizations.
“What makes our approach unique is not only are our programs clinically individualized to address each child’s particular cognitive problems, social deficits, and behavioral issues, but we also take into consideration the roles various family members can play in the treatment of the child,” the founder said. “Our programs show families how to connect with their children not only by educating them about autism and other developmental disabilities, but also by providing them with the technical training necessary to understand their children’s treatment programs and how to carry these programs out at home.”
She added, “We believe that every family has the right to the highest quality of services to help their children, no matter the financial situation. All services provided by the foundation are offered at little to no cost.”
The foundation’s mission is to empower parents and to encourage their involvement in their children’s therapy by providing educational training, customized academic and behavioral plans, psychological assessments, and modest financial support.
The BWF provides many programs, using the method of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, to teach and improve the level of functioning in children with autism. For information about the BWF, go to www.woodallkids.org.
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