Tag: Autism
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Parsons Elementary School celebrates autism awareness
PHOTOS COURTESY OF TOKENS4U PHOTOGRAPHY Parsons Elementary School in North Brunswick celebrated autism awareness on April 24 by watching the movie “Wonder” and painting kindness rocks to show acceptance. Popcorn was donated by Regal Commerce Center in North Brunswick. The event raised $500 for autism awareness.
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Documentary focuses on swimmers with autism
EAST BRUNSWICK – Showcasing the triumphs and challenges faced by three young men with autism, the East Brunswick Library served as the host to the screening of “Swim Team.” Director-producer Lara Stolman’s debut documentary follows Michael McQuay Jr., Robert Justino and Kelvin Truong, all of Perth Amboy, who fall on the autism spectrum. The Jersey…
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Library to show documentary based on swimmers with autism
The East Brunswick Library will hold a screening of the PBS documentary “Swim Team” at 6:30 p.m. on April 18 at the library, Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick. Director Lara Stolman’s debut documentary follows three diverse young men—Michael McQuay Jr., Robert Justino and Kelvin Truong—from Perth Amboy who fall on the autism spectrum. On the…
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Monroe scout creates wheelchair-accessible nature trail
A wheelchair accessible Nature Trail for Academy Learning Center (ALC) students has been completed courtesy of Greg Braun, a Monroe Township High School junior. Greg coordinated efforts with his fellow Boy Scout Troop 3 members and ALC staff, and secured donations to construct the project to demonstrate his leadership skills in his effort to become…
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Popcorn orders will benefit trainees with autism
The South River Special Education PTA (SEPTA) is selling popcorn to help raise awareness of Popcorn for the People and the Let’s Work for Good non-profit organizations that train and hire young adults with autism and other disabilities. Download the order form at www.southriverpta.org/pdf/SEPTA_Popcorn_Fundraiser_Form_Student.pdf Orders are due by Dec. 8. For more information, visit www.southriverpta.org/popcorn-for-the-people-fundraiser/ or www.popcornforthepeople.com.
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South Brunswick Police Department creates Special Needs Registry
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Police Department created a new service to provide officers with rapid information in the event a person with special needs goes missing. The voluntary South Brunswick Special Needs Registry is open to all community members with special needs who reside, attend school or are employed in the township. An…
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Popcorn firm that employs adults with autism opens new facility
EAST BRUNSWICK Creating edible kernel flavors ranging from cookies and cream to buffalo wing, Popcorn for the People opened its newest location. Popcorn For the People is a project through Let’s Work For Good, which was founded in 2015 by developmental pediatrician Barbie Zimmerman Bier and her husband Steven, along with their son Samuel, who…
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Conversation with bank manager leads to lifelong lessons for students with autism
MONROE Academy Learning Center’s (ALC) Rena Brenman found banking at the Monroe Township BCB Community Bank so pleasant that she decided to tell the branch manager about the experience. While speaking with Branch Manager and Business Development Officer Vincent Davis, Brenman mentioned the Community-Based Instruction (CBI) program she works in at ALC in Monroe. Davis,…
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Autism-friendly bowling event set for Aug. 5 at Bowlero North Brunswick
Bowlero North Brunswick will partner with the New Jersey chapter of Autism Speaks for an autism-friendly bowling event from 9-11 a.m. on Aug. 5 at the bowling alley, 1 Carolier Lanes, North Brunswick. The event is free and open to the public. Bowlero North Brunswick has also launched a community, autism-friendly bowling league, every Saturday…
