Tag: Autism
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Six Flags Great Adventure designated Certified Autism Center
Six Flags Great Adventure announced it will earn the Certified Autism Cente (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This initiative, across all 26 Six Flags Entertainment Corporation locations, will mark the first-ever family of parks to earn the designation. Six Flags is the world’s largest regional theme park…
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Hope4spandana supports Edison Fire Department, spreads autism awareness in U.S., India
EDISON – Hope4spandana (H4S) spreads awareness about autism and raises funds through the medium of art to support underprivileged children diagnosed with various mental challenges. The nonprofit organization is run by young adults who are in college and children from high schools, middle schools and elementary schools. H4S was founded by Sharwani Kota in 2012,…
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Congressman’s Autism CARES Act of 2019 signed into law
Major autism legislation authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to authorize $1.8 billion over five years to help children and adults with autism by funding research, early detection and treatment has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. Smith said the “comprehensive new law,” cosponsored by Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) “will fund critical biomedical…
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Knights of Columbus to hold tricky tray event at Columbian Club of Old Bridge
The Columbian Club of Old Bridge will hold a tricky tray event on Oct. 25 at its hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 4815. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Calling begins at approximately 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15 and includes one sheet of regular tickets, coffee, tea and one…
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Psychiatrist reflects on 20 years of treating children with autism
By Dr. Ankur Desai The number of people diagnosed with autism has grown in the 20 years that I’ve been a child and adolescent psychiatrist, and so has my understanding of the disorder. I first learned about autism in my Growth and Development Course when I was a medical student 20 years ago. The classic…
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South River officers receive training to assist residents with autism
SOUTH RIVER–Dating to six years, members of the South River Police Department (SRPD) started receiving special training to better assist residents with autism. Today, officers from the SRPD continue to periodically follow up with the specific training to assist individuals they may encounter on the spectrum. Sgt. Edwin Yorek said officers trained with Dennis Debbaudt,…
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Annual Autism Swim & Play set for May 4
Vendors and sponsors are sought for the seventh annual Autism Awareness Swim & Play scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 4 at the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey’s Aquatics & Fitness Center, 333 Cheesequake Road, Parlin. Swim & Play participants raise money by swimming laps, while others enjoy playtime in the…
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Friends of Cyrus opens clinic in Spotswood for children with autism
Friends of Cyrus, a New Jersey-based organization for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities, held its official open house for its inaugural Children’s ABA Clinic on Jan. 12. The children’s clinic for ages 18 months to 5 years old offers residents of central New Jersey individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services supervised by…
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Home system affords independence, sense of security to Rumson family
The lives of one single mother and her “three musketeers” have become much easier. Jennifer O’Dea of Rumson won a prize from a national competition you cannot place a price on: peace of mind. O’Dea’s children – 6-year-old twin boys Reid and Graham, and her 4-year-old daughter Anika – were awarded a free system from…
