Mailman Segal Center for Human Development Campaign Priorities

“My daughter Carly was attending the Family Center Preschool, and teachers started noticing that something was not quite right. She had become detached, unresponsive, and eventually stopped speaking. After careful observation, Carly was moved over to the Baudhuin Preschool, and at the time she didn’t even seem to recognize her parents. There are times as a parent when you think, ‘I cannot do this one more day,’ and then you have people who say, ‘I’m there with you, so you can do this.’ While Carly was at the Baudhuin Preschool, she was taught sign language and how to use an augmented speaking device, which helped her communicate. We got the support we needed at the Mailman Segal Center. These are the people that held my hand, and when hand holding wasn’t enough, they carried me.” —Terry Crispino “Jayden was involved in a horrific automobile accident when he was two years old, which left him in need of continued care and therapies. MSC gave us their expertise, their guidance, and their hearts to help Jayden transition back into a preschool environment. His tremendous success would not have occurred if he had not received the individualized attention, care, and love from the faculty and staff at MSC. We are truly grateful to you for giving us our child back.” —The Carr Family MAILMAN SEGAL CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT VOICES “My son was about to turn five and he had a medically serious, extremely limited menu of things he ate. This has been going on all his life, and we tried everything but none of the interventions worked. We came to NSU’s Mailman Segal Center desperate because his health was declining from his food aversion. The Unicorn Children’s Foundation Feeding Disorders Clinic there is extremely professional, and the psychologists worked with my son with kindness, compassion, and patience. They explained every step, listened to my concerns, and addressed them. I felt very confident in their knowledge, and they quickly gained our trust. The third day of therapy, for the first time in his life, my son ate proteins, vegetables, and fruits. The joy you feel when your child is finally getting nourished with healthy food is amazing.” —Monica Carretero 09-054-15NOM Division of Advancement and Community Relations 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796 | (954) 262-2109 www.realizingpotential.nova.edu | realizingpotential@nova.edu