Tag: Autism
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South River teen overcomes challenges with ADHD, autism, finds strength in the boxing ring
SOUTH RIVER – Sixteen-year-old Troy O’Connor was far away from his hometown – 1,400 miles away – when he stepped into the boxing ring in Wichita, Kans. He was competing for his hometown of South River. From July 9-16, hundreds of U.S. boxers traveled to Wichita for the 2022 USA Boxing National Junior Olympics. The…
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Edison police cruisers to bear autism decals; department relaunches Safe and Sound Program
EDISON – In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Edison Police Department has collaborated with its local union, Edison PBA Local 75, and local businesses Inman Sports Complex and TJM Controls, to include autism decals on marked cruisers in the vehicle fleet, along with seatbelt covers for Edison residents to let officers know when a…
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Four Boys Ice Cream makes treats in Englishtown, brings to new Hightstown location; April purchase benefits autism awareness
Four Boys Ice Cream held its grand opening on April 10 at their new location at 112 Main St. in Hightstown Borough. The business is family-owned and -operated, and all ice cream is homemade and produced at their Englishtown facility. Hightstown carries 30 flavors of hard ice cream along with soft serve vanilla, chocolate and…
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Hopewell police encourage S.A.F.E. interactions with those with autism
The Hopewell Township Police Department announced the availability of the new S.A.F.E. (Secure Awareness for First Responders) program created for all residents of Hopewell Valley. The Hopewell Township Police Department has created a registry for community members who are autistic or have another communication disability in efforts to give police quick access to critical…
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Your Turn: World Autism Month
April is World Autism Month, beginning with the observed World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, officially declared by the United Nations in 2008. During this month, as they do all year, organizations work to increase awareness and educate the public about autism, including what autism is and how many children are diagnosed each year.…
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You and Me School for children with autism keeps students engaged during pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers at the You and Me School at Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute are finding innovative ways to reach and engage students with autism and behavior disorders. The teachers are using packets of prepared educational materials, individually prepared videos, and one-on-one online sessions to provide structure and routine for their students.…
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East Brunswick police hold one-day fundraiser for people with autism affected by COVID-19 crisis
EAST BRUNSWICK–Wanting to support individuals with autism who are affected by the COVID-19 crisis, the East Brunswick Police Department held a one-day fundraiser, garnering $1,000 in donations. Sgt. Tom Cassidy, who is part of the police department’s Community Response Unit, said the police department raised almost $1,000 which was donated to the non-profit organization MyGOAL…
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Rockin’ For Autism goes virtual on April 25
Rockin’ For Autism will be broadcasted online from 6-9 p.m. April 25 to support Autism New Jersey and Front Line Appreciation Group, Scotch Plains-Fanwood chapter to support emergency responders. The lineup includes Glenn Stuart of the B Street Band, Craig Kiell of Unforgettable Fire, Eric Harrison, Frank Castucci of Velvet Jones, Jammin Jenn, Patrick Bamburak, Matt…
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South Brunswick resident reads Nixle notification, helps find missing boy with autism
An entire community rallied to help find a missing 10-year-old nonverbal autistic boy, Ethan, on Feb. 19. We credit the community effort and specifically thanked one resident, Fazil Syed, who located the child in a wood line. We had dozens of police, firefighters and EMS searching along with a helicopter, but it was…
