Press Releases
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Tennesse's Early Intervention System Recognizes The Harwood Center
For 50 years of dedicated service to children with developmental delays and their families. Tennessee's Division of Special Education also honors Harwood Center's commitment in raising community awareness to the importance of early intervention.
And a special acknowledgment for her leadership on behalf of Tennessee's children with special needs to Executive Director Margaret Headrick.
Early Intervention Gives Kids with Autism an Edge
Center to Open Specialized Classrooms for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Harwood Center is opening new classrooms for young children with autism. These classrooms are in addition to the existing home and community-based services for children with autism spectrum disorders and center-based programs for children with other developmental delays. Each classroom will have 5 children, a certified teacher, and two to three teacher assistants. Parent training and involvement is also a critical part of the new program. The classrooms are partially funded by the Tennessee Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Special Education. Additional funding is provided by United Way of the Mid-South, grants, and corporate and individual donations. Services for eligible children are at no cost to the family.
Harwood Center begins Pet Therapy Program
Harwood Center, an early intervention center serving children with developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce that it now has a certified Pet Therapy Dog working in its classrooms. Parker, a yellow lab, attends Harwood Center two days a week with his owner and certified pet therapy trainer, Bernadette Getzler. Bernadette is also a Harwood Center teacher.