Spring Treasure Hunt

On April 15, volunteers from Altrusa International's local chapter helped our students celebrate spring with a festive treasure hunt.

Students searched for small toys and candy hidden throughout our center, with encouragement and assistance from The Birchtree Center's instructors and the friendly Altrusa volunteers.

This activity provided an excellent opportunity for our students to practice social skills such as interacting with new people, sharing toys, and saying "thank you." Thank you, Altrusa International, for your generous support of our students and programs!

Left to right:
Two students share their treasures; another student says "Thank You" using an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) electronic device.

Happy Spring!

During this season of growth, The Birchtree Center will be expanding its Outreach Program and welcoming new students to our center in Portsmouth. For information about new employment opportunities, click here.

Spring Fundraising Raffle

The Birchtree Center is offering a Spring Fever Fundraising Raffle this April in celebration of Autism Awareness Month. All raffle proceeds go to support educational programs for children and youth with autism at The Birchtree Center.

Buy your tickets for a chance to win fantastic prizes including:

• A signed baseball from Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Mike Timlin (photos below)


• 4 Box Seat Tickets to any New Hampshire Fisher Cats home baseball game in May 2008


• $35 Gift Certificate from Rolling Green Nursery, Greenland


• $35 Gift Certificate for The Flatbread Company


• 4 Nine-Hole Rounds at Pease Golf Course, Portsmouth


• 2 Tickets to Water Country amusement park, Portsmouth

Tickets cost $3 each or four for $10; the drawing will take place on Wednesday, April 30, at 8pm at The Birchtree Center. To purchase tickets, contact The Birchtree Center at 603-294-4452.

Thank you to the generous organizations listed above for donating raffle prizes!