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Music of the Heart recital at Duquesne University offers opportunities to shine

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Move over, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. You have company.

“We are privileged to have close to 100 superstars ready to dazzle you with their talents and abilities,” Katie Harrill announced from the Mary Pappert School of Music stage at Duquesne University. “Some are stepping into the spotlight for the first time, while others are marking their 14th year.”

The occasion was the annual Music of the Heart recital on June 2, featuring participants in Wesley Family Services’ Creative Arts Program singing, playing instruments and enjoying the applause of an enthusiastic audience.

Read the full story published on Trib Live HERE.

Monroeville Times Express: ‘Music of the Heart’ showcases nonprofit’s music therapy clients

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Katie Harrill has seen what music can do for people’s social and emotional states.

As the supervisor of the Creative Arts Program and one of many music therapists at Wesley Family Services, Harrill has extensively worked with clients across various developmental stages. Despite the program’s inception 23 years ago, she holds a hint of regret for not initiating the recital until 14 years ago.

Reflecting on this, she said, “I wish I’d launched the recital 23 years ago, right when we kick-started the program.”

Read the full story published on Trib Live HERE.

As autistic children in Allegheny County face perils, high needs and waiting lists, providers look for solutions

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“In April, Wesley opened a new center and program in Monroeville for children under the age of 7 with autism or developmental delays. At the Autism Center for Growth, the services include parenting education in addition to skill development for autistic children.”

Find out more about how Wesley’s new Autism Center for Growth is helping to address shortages in autism support services in Allegheny County.

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Monroeville Times Express: Wesley Family Services opens Autism Center for Growth in Monroeville

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Wesley officials unveiled the new Autism Center for Growth at their offices in Monroeville, which boasts a sensory room, a small gym and an area to meet and interact with new clients.

“We have a clinic-based applied behavioral analysis services and with the center, we can now bring kids into the clinic instead of providing services at their home,” Winner said. “It allows for more of a structured setting.”

Read the full story on Trib Live HERE.