Spirit of Giving: THE FLORIDA CENTER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

THE FLORIDA CENTER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

• 4620 17TH ST. SARASOTA, FL 34235

• 6929 OUTREACH WAY, NORTH PORT, FL34287 INFO@THEFLORIDACENTER.ORG THEFLORIDACENTER.ORG 941-371-8820

WHEN OLIVER, 5, FIRST CAME TO THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD, he was suffering from a “mirror movement disorder” that caused the one side of his body to mimic the actions of the other. He had limited mobility in his left hand and foot, both of which stayed in clenched positions. Oliver’s parents, Kaitlyn and Scott, enrolled him in The Florida Center’s Starfish Academy preschool where he received occupational and social-emotional therapies throughout his day. After two years of treatment, Oliver has achieved a full range of motion in his hand and almost completely overcome his physical disorder. He has also developed better social skills, coping mechanisms and independence. When you support The Florida Center, you help children like Oliver receive life-changing developmental services enabling them to reach their full potential. Donate today at www.thefloridacenter.org/donate. Over 90 percent of every dollar donated goes back into our programs.

The Florida Center’s mission is to help build and foster strong families and expand the potential of young children.