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Our knowledgeable staff specializes in New Jersey resources, including early intervention, special education, insurance and adult services. Start with the Knowledge Hub or call the Helpline and talk to a real person.
Our Impact
9 New Jerseyans’ Stories
Explore inspiring journeys of resilience and community from individuals living with autism in New Jersey.
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Adult services
Hear from James: How Our Program Changed His Life
“For the first time somebody asked what I wanted to do with my day, not what I couldn’t do.”
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Diagnosis
Meet Dione: A Parent’s Journey to Find the Right Doctors for Her Son
“I called on a Tuesday afternoon and by Thursday I had three names, and one of them had an opening.”
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Family Wellness
Discover Liam’s Story: Finding the Right Support for His Family
“The wellness coaching wasn’t about Liam at all. It was about us being able to keep going.”
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Transition
Maya’s Path to Independence: Life Skills That Stuck
“I learned to cook four meals. Now it’s eleven.”
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Community
Coach Ray on Building an Autism-Friendly Team
“Quiet warm-ups, a visual schedule on the fence, and nobody gets left on the bench. That’s the whole secret.”
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Diagnosis
The Nguyen Family: Finding Community After a Late Diagnosis
“We thought we were the only ones. Then we walked into the conference and there were two thousand of us.”
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Every act of kindness, every professional who learns more, and every voice raised in Trenton moves New Jersey closer to a state where people with autism are understood. Pick the role that fits you.
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Be Kind
Year-round awareness campaigns
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Be a Leader
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Be a Champion
Advocate for autism-friendly public policies.
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Key Services
Be Safe, Be Healthy, Be Fulfilled
New Jersey’s most valued and reliable resource for referrals, services, and the latest information about autism.
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Health Info
INFORMED AND PREPARED
Reliable, up-to-date information on autism-related health and wellness
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Latest News & Upcoming Events
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Senate to Hear Package of IDD Provider Reform Bills
A package of bills on wage parity, Medicaid reimbursement and licensing for IDD providers comes before the Senate health committee this month.
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Autism New Jersey Advocates for Medicaid Regulations
Our comments on the proposed NJ FamilyCare rules for authorising and reimbursing ABA — and what families should watch for.
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Advancing Autism Initiatives With Your Support
Recent projects — advances in healthcare, a law enforcement initiative and wellness coaching for caregivers — were all made possible by donors.
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Study: Caregiver-Child Interactions
Brief, coached play sessions at home improved joint attention and eased caregiver stress in the months before formal services began.
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Golf Fundraising Gala
Join us, all proceeds benefit programs and initiatives that make a lasting impact.
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Autism Webinar for Pediatricians
Enhance your knowledge and skills in supporting early autism diagnosis and care.
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Annual Autism Conference
Two days of workshops for families, educators and clinicians, with keynotes and an exhibit hall of New Jersey providers.