What's New?

TERI Co-Founder, Dr. Krysti DeZonia will be presenting at the European Conference of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID) in Rome, Italy from October 18-22. At the conference, she will present the results of a study that examines the factors that influence Direct Support Professional decision-making when working with children and adults with severe/profound intellectual disabilities. Dr. DeZonia is also a conference coordinator for the special interest group on profound and multiple intellectual disabilities, in partnership with Dr. Barbara Fornefeld at the University of Cologne.

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New pictures of the barn at the Harriet E. Pfleger Therapeutic Equestrian Center:

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Thank you AKT (CPA's and Business Consultants) for volunteering to paint one of TERI's oldest homes, Via Rio. Great job!

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TERI welcomed Congressman Bob Filner for a tour of TERI's programs and services. Thank you Congressman Bob Filner for helping TERI's students and families.
View Filner's letter to TERI HERE.

Congressman Bob Filner and TERI student, Frank

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Our very own, Dr. Krysti DeZonia spoke as a key lecturer at the 2nd Annual International Congress on Disabilities. The Congress took place from May 26-28, 2010 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Dr. DeZonia spoke on key issues such as adult persons with intellectual disabilities what we know, and not know and what to do as well as on the transition to adulthood of persons with intellectual disabilities parents, teachers and institutions perspectives Speaking at this conference was part of our initative to partner with agencies and researchers on an international level so that individuals quality of life is attainable for all people with significant disabilities. It was an honor to have Dr. DeZonia's presence at their Congress.
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The King is in the building!

Thank you to King Kruk "Elvis" for performing for our students at TERI's 21st Annual Spring Fling. Visit his facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/JamesKrukEliteElvis

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Amanda loves the King!

Jason, Dennis and Steven enjoyed a laugh together at the Spring Fling

Dan and Elvis strike a pose

These Pink Ladies loved Elvis!

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TERI’s residential program was selected for this national honor due to the uncompromised quality that is provided to every individual served in our programs. By receiving their training in TERI homes, these surveyors will apply TERI’s quality standards to programs throughout the U.S.. We are proud to share this significant accomplishment and national recognition with our families, as well as the well-deserved news that TERI has been recognized by a Federal agency as a leader in residential care in America.
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The Country School students completed their Art Miles Mural and it looks amazing. They are submitting it to the Art Miles Mural Project, a non profit organization dedicated to promoting global peace and harmony through mural art.

Click HERE to view the powerpoint slide of the kids working on their creation
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Renowned North County painter and muralist Steve Barton completed an inspirational mural at TERI's Center for the Arts & Adult Education. Steve Barton (www.bartonstudios.com) is known for his creative paintings and murals that capture the area’s coastal lifestyle. Consistent in theme with Barton’s Southern California, coastal-inspired creations, the mural provides a vibrant, colorful backdrop for the clients and families of those with autism and other developmental disabilities served by TERI. Thank you Steve!