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 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 …
31st Annual Conference Join more than 1,200 autism education and healthcare professionals, teachers, behavior analysts, speech and language professionals, parents and advocates during Autism New Jersey’s Annual Conference. Online Registration is Closed. You can attend the Conference by brining your payment along with a $25 late fee to the Atlantic City Convention Center. Download …
Become a Member Join below and enjoy all the benefits of membership while supporting Autism New Jersey and our advocacy and outreach efforts on behalf of the autism community. To view categories, rates and benefits, click here. Organization Members: Please note that we are unable to process Organizational Memberships online at this time. To renew your membership, …
Current Autism New Jersey Organization Members Org Name: ALL A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0-9 Results: (1 – 10) of 72 12345…8Next Org Name Website/URL ABA Provider Services www.abaproviderservices.com Academy Learning Center www.mresc.k12.nj.us/special/academy.htm …
Autism Legislation Pending Legislation Here are some of the bills with which Autism New Jersey is actively engaged: State A2021/S1943 – Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support autism programsStatus: Pending advancement in Assembly Women and Children CommitteeANJ to review and discuss with Chair Pamela Lampitt. S2635 – Establishes …
Transition (14-21 years) Special EducationDivision of Developmental DisabilitiesDivision of Vocational Rehabilitation Special Education Service Rights: Special Education rights in New Jersey are derived from the federal law known as IDEIA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act). The New Jersey Administrative Code (NJAC 6A:14) contains the state’s regulations based upon IDEIA. NJAC 6A:14 explains the rights …
Contact government agencies Autism New Jersey’s advocacy activities include monitoring and providing feedback to state and federal legislatures and public administrations on policies that affect services and supports for individuals with disabilities and their families. Click on the links below for information regarding relevant public agencies and service systems: Federal AgenciesNew Jersey State Agencies For more …
Autism New Jersey at a Glance Autism New Jersey is the largest statewide network of parents and professionals dedicated to improving the lives of people with autism and their families. The following list summarizes our efforts. Clicking on the links below will take you to additional information about these services: A Lifeline Toll-free Information & …
Hot Topics Autism New Jersey has information on a number of important topics. Click on the links below to learn more about the following. Healthcare and Insurance New Jersey legislation was passed mandating the coverage of certain health care benefits for autism and other developmental disabilities. Learn more>> Education Rights Understanding your child’s education rights …
