We hear it almost every day. We hear from visiting therapists, parents, bus drivers, even teachers from other schools; “Why do they work so well for you?!” The answer is very simple, and it piggybacks right off presuming competence, we expect nothing less from those we serve. So often we [...]
Natural disasters like hurricanes can be devastating for any community, but they can be particularly challenging for individuals with special needs. These individuals often require additional support and accommodations during emergency situations, yet there is a distressing lack of hurricane shelters specifically designed to cater to their unique needs. In [...]
Presuming competence in everyone we serve means we view behaviors as a means of communication instead of something needing to be “fixed” or trained out of them. This means our top priority is to help them find a voice to be able to communicate their needs and desires. One of [...]
Raising a child with special needs can be a challenging but rewarding experience for families. However, it can also be difficult to navigate the various resources and services available to help support your child. In this blog post, we will explore strategies for families to feel better about asking for [...]
One of the statements people hear from us all the time is, “We presume competence in everyone.” It’s one of the most important aspects of our philosophy. As we reach more people with our concepts, we’re beginning to get asked what we mean by that on a regular basis. So, [...]
One of the most asked questions we receive is “Why are you so anti-ABA?” Well, first of all, we're not anti-ABA, we're just not in the "ABA is everything" camp. ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis, has done a great job in positioning itself as the "go to" therapy technique for dealing [...]
One of the founding missions of Henderson Haven is to help ensure everyone was given the opportunity to live their own independent lives without being forced into grouped work and home environments. You know, the life you and I take for granted. It’s the very basis of our mission [...]
While we try not to ever get too political when talking with folks, when you’re dealing with services mostly financed by the State, it’s hard not to cross that line at times. As we work to maintain programs during this challenging time, it’s difficult not to address the fact [...]
If there is one thing Henderson Haven has always been and always will be, it’s anti-establishment. That is not an easy position to take in an industry that contends that doing it the way we’ve always done it is the best way. Thinking outside the box and trying new [...]
Hello – and welcome to The Butterfly Effect’s first post! We’re excited to be undertaking this new adventure for our organization. We can only hope you’ll be as excited about what we share and ask that you be patient with us as we learn and work to make this [...]
