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Our 3rd Annual Autism & Sensory-Friendly Santa Event brought some Christmas cheer to our community! On the weekend of Dec 17-18 at Jersey City Museum, we welcomed more than 180 kids for some holiday fun! This free event would have not been possible without generous donations and sponsorships from members in our community. In total […]
What started out as a college elective for several students at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville turned into an opportunity to build toys specifically for children with disabilities. As CNN reported this ‘toy workshop’ started with students learning more about disabilities, and with the help of their teachers, modifying several toys to help
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Kaylee Rodgers, a 10-year-old girl with autism has gone viral with her rendition of ‘Hallelujah.’ Kaylee attends Killard House School in Donaghadee, Northern Ireland and sang a solo of the popular tune as part of her school’s choir concert. I recently reached out to Nichola who also deserves credit for posting this video online for
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This guest Q&A is with Linda J. Walder who is the Founder and Executive Director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, the nation’s first autism organization to focus exclusively on adult autism since 2002. Linda is passionate about enhancing opportunities for the diverse population of autistic adults to fulfill their dreams and potential. She has
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This guest Q&A is with Lara Stolman who is the filmmaker behind the new award-winning feature documentary Swim Team currently making its rounds on the film festival circuit. Swim Team chronicles the rise of a New Jersey based competitive swim team of teenagers on the autism spectrum. Hi Lara! Tell us a little bit about how you
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This guest Q&A is with Dr. Kate Cerino-Britton who is the Principal of the education program at the Alpine Learning Group in Paramus, NJ. Kate is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a certified teacher of the handicapped, and has worked with individuals with autism since 1997. She holds master’s degrees in Educational Administration and
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The holiday season is one of my favorite teams of the year. When I was growing up on the autism spectrum music became a form of therapy for me. This started with Broadway tunes but then also with an absolute love of Christmas music. ‘Silent Night,’ ‘Jingle Bells,’ and so many more classics made me
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When I met the multitalented Anna Kendrick in New York at one of her book signings, I told her about my journey growing up on the autism spectrum. After I shared about her incredible response when I told her I have autism, the story went viral in our community, being shared by sites like The Huffington
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In recent years more and more films have been released that have focused on those with autism and other special needs. This rings true for a new movie to be released in ‘Po’ that looks at the story of a widowed engineer struggling to raise his 10-year-old son who is on the autism spectrum. Last
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Over the years as a motivational speaker and disability advocate, I’ve been able to meet some truly amazing celebrities. Two of my favorite experiences have been chatting with Luke Bryan and talking fashion with Tommy Hilfiger. The celebrity I met who truly blew me away, though, was none other than the multitalented Anna Kendrick. I’ve
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