Parent Workshops and Webinars
Parent Workshops and Webinars Autism New Jersey offers parents workshops on a variety of topics. For more information on any workshop, call 800.4.AUTISM.
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Diagnosis
Diagnosis What can parents expect at a diagnostic evaluation? If an ASD is suspected, a multidisciplinary evaluation should be conducted as soon as possible. During these evaluations, the child and parents may meet with a number of specialists, including a pediatric neurologist or developmental pediatrician, psychologist, speech-language pathologist, and occupational or physical therapist. Each professional …
News Archives 2012
News Archives 2012 Autism New Jersey Launches New Website December 2012Autism New Jersey prides ourselves on providing credible and reliable information to the autism community — parents, professionals, concerned citizens, government officials and the media. Our new website, launched in December 2012, gives us a vehicle to do so. We aim to provide the most comprehensive …
News Archives 2011
News Archives 2011 New Jersey announces new Special Needs Housing Initiative May 10, 2011 The New Jersey Departments of Community Affairs (DCA) and Human Services (DHS) announced on May 10, 2011 a new special needs housing initiative aimed to create affordable, supportive housing for 600 people with developmental disabilities by June 30, 2013. The Department …
Public Policy Agenda
Public Policy Agenda Autism New Jersey ensures that the needs of its constituents are addressed through meetings with legislations and government officials, testimony and written comments on bending initiatives and participation on committees and coalitions addressing topics such as: early intervention, special education, adult services and health insurance. Autism New Jersey’s 2013 Public Policy Agenda Housing Encourage innovative …
Adult Services (21+)
Adult Services (21+) Local school districts are responsible for providing services to students with disabilities through age 21; other state funding sources assume the responsibility for services after individuals graduate from school. Services for people with disabilities over age 21 are referred to as ‘adult services’ and, just as the autism spectrum covers a wide …
Become a Member
Become a Member As a member of Autism New Jersey, you are joining a community of over 2,000 individuals, professionals and organizations committed to ensuring the best future possible for people diagnosed with autism in New Jersey. Join now! If you are already a member, log in to renew your membership or view your account. …
Useful Links
Useful Links Federally-Mandated State Agencies New Jersey Council on Developmental DisabilitiesThe New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities, funded by the federal government and the state of New Jersey, is mandated to be a leading change agent in the state, responsible for a vision of what the lives of people with developmental disabilities should be. …
Treatment
Treatment When a child receives a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), parents are immediately faced with many important decisions. Choosing a treatment for your child can be a confusing and overwhelming process. While you can easily find information about a variety of treatment approaches, sometimes the extensive amount of information available makes it …
Autism 101
Autism 101 What are autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)? ASDs are neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication, and behavior. Specifically, individuals with ASDs have difficulty interacting with others and using language in conversation. They also have a restricted range of interests or engage in repetitive behaviors. These deficits are usually evident …