by Michele Murray | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog, News
Danielle Yafuso was introduced to Easterseals Hawaii when her then 22-month-old son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Now, 12 years later, she’s the chairperson of the non-profit’s board. Their family’s journey began like many others, being referred...
by Michele Murray | Apr 30, 2025 | News
In this thoughtful piece, Easterseals Hawaii CEO Andrea Pettiford and Board Chair Danielle Yafuso explore the importance of early intervention, personalized care and strong community connections. It’s a powerful look at what families need—and what we can all do to...
by Michele Murray | Apr 7, 2025 | News
What are Kai* and the whole family hoping to achieve together? We’re working on his communication and building routines. Having him use his voice to express his wants and needs more than devices is big. Overall, just to do what we can to help him reach his full...
by Michele Murray | Mar 21, 2025 | News
We find that our participants thrive when they are provided with experiences that align with their interests and goals. Independence and confidence are increased when there are opportunities for meaningful participation and interactions in our community. Meet the...
by Michele Murray | Mar 20, 2025 | News
One of Easterseals Hawaii’s goals is closing gaps in services for families across the state, and one way they’re addressing it is through expanding access to diagnostic services. For many parents and caregivers who feel their child or loved one may need behavioral...
by Michele Murray | Feb 11, 2025 | News
Every great teacher recognizes that learning never ends. And that means every great teacher is still an enthusiastic student. As a 4th grade teacher when her son was diagnosed with autism, Stephanie Taheri was experienced in guiding children with behavioral issues and...
