The Victory Center’s Summer Camp Program Opens Its Doors and Helps Improve the Life and Well-Being of a Special Child Named Luarta
The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges opened its door to twenty-four children for the “Making Friends” Summer Camp Program and Afterschool Care Program on June 22, 2009. This press release is the story of one child, Lua, and how her life has changed drastically since enrolling at The Victory Center.
Miami, FL, August 04, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges opened its door to twenty-four children for the “Making Friends” Summer Camp Program and Afterschool Care Program on June 22, 2009. The Making Friends Summer Camp at The Victory Center is funded by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County. The “Making Friends” Summer Camp is part of several other programs and services provided by The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges.
One of their special children, Luarta Nogueira, who is affected with psychomotor retardation, Autism, Abdominal Distension Secondary to Dymotility, H-pylori and C-difficile, has benefited greatly once she was enrolled within the Summer Camp Program at The Victory Center. In a matter of three weeks Luarta has made incredible improvements. Luarta story began since she was old enough to enter the public school system here in Miami-Dade County. According to Mrs. Nogueira, after countless efforts and numerous years in attempting to obtain qualified programs, teachers, and trained personnel to teach Lua as well as other children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges, she became extremely concerned and disillusioned with her child’s life-long future path. Mrs. Noguira said that due to the lack of services she was exposed to in the Public School System, she was literally forced to begin an extensive search for a school that has programs and services specifically for families affected by autism and developmental or behavioral challenges. “I found out about The Victory Center from a friend and decided to inquire about the school and it’s programs for children with Autism. It has changed my life as well as my daughter’s and we are extremely grateful for what the school has provided to our Lua.”
Mrs. Nogueira states that her child’s overall behavior has changed dramatically, changes that were not apparent with her child previously. “She is now able to perform her daily functions such as: brushing her teeth, potty training, dressing herself and communicating with others. A mother’s dream is to see her child prosper and develop to their fullest potential and with the help of The Victory Center, I actually can now see this as a realistic path for my Lua.” Mrs. Nogueria also stated that, “In The Victory Center I found teachers that have the qualifications, techniques, the patience, the love, and the continuing belief and persistence that children with disabilities have the potential to learn and change their behavior to realize and fulfill their dreams.”
The Victory Center was founded in June 2000 by the parents of a child with autism and a volunteer Board of Directors. It runs as a full day, year-round school program of early intensive intervention based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis, provided in a one-to-one or two-to-one student/teacher ratio in a classroom setting. The Victory School opened its doors with 4 students enrolled in 2 classrooms, and today the organization has grown to include over forty children, including our Sump Camp enrollees.
The Nelsons founded the school because they were frustrated with the lack of good educational opportunities for their Autistic son, Jesse. They quickly learned they were not alone in raising an Autistic child and needing a place for quality educational services.
According to the Autism Society of America's website, the disease affects an estimated one in 150 births. This means about 1.5 million Americans may have some form of the disorder. The Victory School, located at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center at 18900 NE 25th Ave., is a nonsectarian and not-for-profit school. It currently teaches ages 3-21. Students are accepted for enrollment throughout the year, including summer, and they progress, start and finish, at their own pace. The center provides education and services for children and families affected by Autism and developmental or behavioral challenges.
Ms. Thalya Olmos, Executive Director of The Victory Center, states, “We are here to service our community to the best of our capabilities while functioning under 'Best Practices' for The Victory Center as a whole. At the end of the day, we are all part of the 'Autism Community' and only want the best for our children and their families. With the assistance of The Children’s Trust Miami-Dade County, we are able to implement such programs as 'Making Friends' Summer Camp and reach out to those in our community who may have not had the opportunity to be part of our school previously, or who may have never heard of our existence.”
Due to the one-to one and two-to-one student-to-teacher ratio, the large staff and faculty make tuition costs expensive, but according to Ms. Olmos, most parents pay a great deal less than actual cost. As a result of this shortfall, the school is reliant on grants and funds from philanthropic organizations and generous local donors. Children like Laurta, are in need of improving their lives and well-being. “For my daughter to continue attending The Victory Center, we need contributions from donors for her specifically under her name in order to pay the offset tuition that I cannot provide,” Mrs. Nogueira stated.
The mission of the Victory Center, Inc. is to provide education and services to individuals and families with autism and similar disorders in a secure and stimulating learning environment. Comprehensive individualized and science-based treatment is provided so that every individual can develop to his/her fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally through academic, and transitional programs, as well as community outreach services.
For further information, please visit The Victory Center’s web site at www.thevictoryschool.org
Contact: Thalya G. Olmos, M.B.A.
Executive Director
The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges
Office: (305) 466- 1142 extension 212
Mobile: (954) 608- 6766
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One of their special children, Luarta Nogueira, who is affected with psychomotor retardation, Autism, Abdominal Distension Secondary to Dymotility, H-pylori and C-difficile, has benefited greatly once she was enrolled within the Summer Camp Program at The Victory Center. In a matter of three weeks Luarta has made incredible improvements. Luarta story began since she was old enough to enter the public school system here in Miami-Dade County. According to Mrs. Nogueira, after countless efforts and numerous years in attempting to obtain qualified programs, teachers, and trained personnel to teach Lua as well as other children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges, she became extremely concerned and disillusioned with her child’s life-long future path. Mrs. Noguira said that due to the lack of services she was exposed to in the Public School System, she was literally forced to begin an extensive search for a school that has programs and services specifically for families affected by autism and developmental or behavioral challenges. “I found out about The Victory Center from a friend and decided to inquire about the school and it’s programs for children with Autism. It has changed my life as well as my daughter’s and we are extremely grateful for what the school has provided to our Lua.”
Mrs. Nogueira states that her child’s overall behavior has changed dramatically, changes that were not apparent with her child previously. “She is now able to perform her daily functions such as: brushing her teeth, potty training, dressing herself and communicating with others. A mother’s dream is to see her child prosper and develop to their fullest potential and with the help of The Victory Center, I actually can now see this as a realistic path for my Lua.” Mrs. Nogueria also stated that, “In The Victory Center I found teachers that have the qualifications, techniques, the patience, the love, and the continuing belief and persistence that children with disabilities have the potential to learn and change their behavior to realize and fulfill their dreams.”
The Victory Center was founded in June 2000 by the parents of a child with autism and a volunteer Board of Directors. It runs as a full day, year-round school program of early intensive intervention based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis, provided in a one-to-one or two-to-one student/teacher ratio in a classroom setting. The Victory School opened its doors with 4 students enrolled in 2 classrooms, and today the organization has grown to include over forty children, including our Sump Camp enrollees.
The Nelsons founded the school because they were frustrated with the lack of good educational opportunities for their Autistic son, Jesse. They quickly learned they were not alone in raising an Autistic child and needing a place for quality educational services.
According to the Autism Society of America's website, the disease affects an estimated one in 150 births. This means about 1.5 million Americans may have some form of the disorder. The Victory School, located at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center at 18900 NE 25th Ave., is a nonsectarian and not-for-profit school. It currently teaches ages 3-21. Students are accepted for enrollment throughout the year, including summer, and they progress, start and finish, at their own pace. The center provides education and services for children and families affected by Autism and developmental or behavioral challenges.
Ms. Thalya Olmos, Executive Director of The Victory Center, states, “We are here to service our community to the best of our capabilities while functioning under 'Best Practices' for The Victory Center as a whole. At the end of the day, we are all part of the 'Autism Community' and only want the best for our children and their families. With the assistance of The Children’s Trust Miami-Dade County, we are able to implement such programs as 'Making Friends' Summer Camp and reach out to those in our community who may have not had the opportunity to be part of our school previously, or who may have never heard of our existence.”
Due to the one-to one and two-to-one student-to-teacher ratio, the large staff and faculty make tuition costs expensive, but according to Ms. Olmos, most parents pay a great deal less than actual cost. As a result of this shortfall, the school is reliant on grants and funds from philanthropic organizations and generous local donors. Children like Laurta, are in need of improving their lives and well-being. “For my daughter to continue attending The Victory Center, we need contributions from donors for her specifically under her name in order to pay the offset tuition that I cannot provide,” Mrs. Nogueira stated.
The mission of the Victory Center, Inc. is to provide education and services to individuals and families with autism and similar disorders in a secure and stimulating learning environment. Comprehensive individualized and science-based treatment is provided so that every individual can develop to his/her fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally through academic, and transitional programs, as well as community outreach services.
For further information, please visit The Victory Center’s web site at www.thevictoryschool.org
Contact: Thalya G. Olmos, M.B.A.
Executive Director
The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges
Office: (305) 466- 1142 extension 212
Mobile: (954) 608- 6766
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Thalya Olmos, M.B.A
305 466 1142
www.thevictoryschool.org
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305 466 1142
www.thevictoryschool.org
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