Evelina Padilla, Esq., an attorney with experience in special education, children’s issues, public entitlements and a broad range of administrative issues, will hold an educational forum on Autism and the […]
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The Special Connection: A New Definition For Autism
The definition of autism is now being reassessed by an expert panel appointed by the APA.
Montclair’s St. John’s Episcopal Church To Offer Worship Service For Kid’s With Special Needs
All God’s Children is a non-denominational Christian service designed to appeal to families with children with special needs.
South Orange-Maplewood Special Education Parents Survey
The South Orange – Maplewood School district has put a survey on its website in regards to the special education services: The district is conducting a review of our services […]
Touching Montclair Story Featured in Times
Sunday’s New York Times gave kudos to two incredible people at Montclair High School.
A Talk About Autism in Maplewood
The author of one of the most talked-about books about kids on the autism spectrum is coming to Maplewood this Thursday. Priscilla Gillman, who wrote The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story […]
Special Needs Community Service Opportunity For Local Teens And Groups
The JCC MetroWest DanceAThon 2012 Teen Committee is in search of enthusiastic, caring high school students to serve as volunteers for the 2011-12 school year. The Third Annual DanceAThon will […]
Autism Awareness Month: Paper Mill Playhouse Plans a Sensory-Friendly Performance
Paper Mill Playhouse, in partnership with Pushcart Players, is planning a special engagement of the live musical Stone Soup and Other Stories on Saturday, June 11. Designed specifically for children on the […]
Jimmy and Me: Mom of Son with Autism Reflects on Craft Avoidance
April is Autism Awareness Month.
Giveaway: Brady Rymer's "Love Me For Who I Am" CD
WINNER: Congratulations to beesleymom3! April is Autism Awareness Month, and I cannot think of a better giveaway than this. Brady Rymer is that perfect type of family performer. One who is targeted to […]
April is Autism Awareness Month
One in every 110 births in the US and almost 1 in 70 boys have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The numbers in NJ are even higher–1 in 94 children.
American Idol and Community Values?
Many times over the last decade, my friends have been shocked to find out, since I am such a music lover, that I did not watch American Idol. Not only […]
Outsourced? Saving Our Special Education Aides
The Montclair BoE has proposed the outsourcing of aides to save $1.7 million.
Second Sundays: Special Afternoons for Special Kids
WORDS bookstore in Maplewood, known for being a haven for families with children with special needs, is now offering Second Sundays: Special Afternoons for Special Kids, a free monthly event […]