autism

Jodi DiPiazza was diagnosed with Autism before the age of two. Her parents Tom and Michelle were told not to expect too much from her, something no parent would ever want to hear. Through intensive training, Jodi found a way to overcome her disability and the following video of her is nothing short of inspirational.

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Last week, after realizing how many misconceptions there are about what I do all day, I shared what a typical day as a radio DJ is like. I figure there are misconceptions about what a LOT of people do all day. I asked one local mom to share her story.

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According to a study released this week in Pediatrics, one in three autistic young adults have no schooling or paid job experience nearly seven years after graduating high school. That is an alarming statistic to autism experts and awareness advocates in New Jersey, the state with the second-highest rate of autism in the nation.

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POAC was founded in 1999 by a group of parents with autism to help improve the lives of children and adults with the disorder by providing training to parents, teachers and other direct service providers.

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Dennis and Judi wanted to let you know about a wonderful event taking place this coming Saturday May 5th.

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Insurance may cover some of the costs, but raising a child with autism can take a tremendous financial toll on a family.

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Autism impacts about 1 in 50 children across the Garden State and their families. Governor Christie and his administration remain committed to finding new ways to help New Jersey families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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Autism New Jersey is ramping up their efforts to bring attention to the disorder that affects so many children, especially in New Jersey, as part of April's National Autism Awareness Month.

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One in 49 children in New Jersey are on the autism spectrum and the Garden State is second in the nation when it comes to the highest rates of the condition in the country.

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One in 49 children in New Jersey are on the autism spectrum which puts the Garden State second in the nation, behind Utah, as the highest rates of autism in the United States.

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