-
2017 Artist in Residence & Spring Open House
The Birchtree Center was delighted to host musician Randy Armstrong as our Artist in Residence this winter and spring. During monthly visits to Birchtree, Randy offered hands-lessons in world music and percussion to small groups of students. Students learned drumming patterns from Liberia, Ghana, and other countries and got the opportunity to play and hear instruments…
-
2017 Fitness Challenge
Birchtree’s students, families, staff, board, and friends commemorated Autism Awareness Month this April with Active & Aware: A Fitness Challenge for Autism Awareness Month. All participants set a personal health or fitness goal to pursue that month. Some walked, some ran, some biked, some did yoga or meditation, some played basketball, some lifted weights, and some…
-
2016-17 Autism Workshops and Q&As
Join Birchtree’s autism experts for a series of admission-free programs in 2016-17! At our Autism Q&As, parents, guardians and caregivers can ask their questions on the specified topic. We’ll start with a brief presentation, followed by questions and discussion. At our Autism Workshops, para-educators, childcare providers and direct service providers can get practical tips for working with children with autism. Reservations are suggested;…