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3 Tips to Encourage Your Young Adult with Autism to Try New Foods
April 4, 2025
As your child grows into adulthood, independence in daily life becomes more important, including the ability to make balanced food choices. But if your young adult with autism has a limited diet or strong food preferences, getting them to try something new can feel like an uphill battle. Food isn’t…
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The Role of Physical Activity in Supporting Emotional Regulation for Children with Autism
April 4, 2025
As a parent of a child with autism, you know that emotional regulation can be one of the biggest daily challenges. Whether it’s frustration over a change in routine, sensory overload, or difficulty expressing feelings, big emotions can take over fast. We have a lot of tools we use at…
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Using Technology to Support Executive Functioning Skills in Adults with Autism
April 4, 2025
Transitioning from high school to adulthood brings new responsibilities and expectations. For many autistic young adults, challenges with executive functioning, like time management, organization, and task completion, can make this transition overwhelming. The good news? Technology can be an extremely helpful tool in building independence, structure, and confidence in their…
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How Social Stories Can Help Your Child Navigate New Situations
April 4, 2025
For many children, and especially those with autism, new experiences can be overwhelming. Whether it’s attending a family gathering, getting a haircut, or even riding an escalator for the first time, not knowing what to expect can create stress and anxiety. Even everyday situations like going to a restaurant, joining…
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Celebrating Dr. Helena Han: A Power Woman of Queens Honoree
April 4, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Helena Han, Head of School at AYM, was honored as a Power Woman of Queens 2025 by Schneps Media. This prestigious honor celebrates fearless women who make Queens a thriving place to live, work, and grow, and Dr. Han’s extraordinary leadership at AYM…
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How to Promote Good Hygiene In Your Autistic Young Adult
April 4, 2025
Teaching good hygiene habits is an important part of supporting your autistic young adult’s growth and self-sufficiency. However, personal care routines can often feel overwhelming due to sensory sensitivities, executive functioning challenges, or difficulty with task-switching. For many autistic individuals, hygiene tasks involve multiple steps that require motor planning, body…
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A Look into How Parents of Autistic Children Make Time for Themselves
April 4, 2025
Parenting a child with autism is an extraordinary journey filled with love, learning, and growth. Yet, it also comes with unique challenges that often feel overwhelming. Balancing therapy appointments, advocating for your child, and managing daily life can leave little space for personal care. This leaves many parents with the…
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A Glossary for Your Autistic Child’s Transition into Adulthood
April 4, 2025
It’s the time a parent of a child with autism has on their minds since diagnosis: transition into adulthood. Of course, it’s a pivotal time for any young person, but for autistic children, it often comes with unique challenges and considerations. Navigating this period requires understanding a host of terms…
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Children with Autism
April 4, 2025
Holiday gift shopping can be an exciting time, especially when you find a gift that lights up your child’s face. For children with autism, selecting the perfect present is about celebrating their individuality, strengths, and unique interests. Each child has their own way of experiencing joy, and with a little…
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How Does Speech Therapy Help Nonverbal Children?
April 4, 2025
For families of autistic children, finding ways for their children to more effectively communicate is a top priority. It can feel like a breakthrough when your child starts to express their thoughts, wants, news, or emotions, even if it’s through nonverbal means. Speech therapy offers that opportunity. By using a…
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3 Tips to Create More Self-Sufficiency with Your Young Adult with Autism
April 4, 2025
“Will my child be okay on their own?” “Are they really ready to take on these responsibilities?” “How can I best prepare them for what lies ahead?” It’s true–the journey to self-sufficiency for young adults is not without its trials.There will be moments of doubt, setbacks, and situations that test…
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Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Gersh Academy’s Guiding Philosophy
April 4, 2025
If you have been at Gersh Academy for any amount of time, you already know we are more than just a school; we are a community deeply committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment tailored to the unique needs of each student. Every child’s educational journey is personal, filled…
Jane R.
“Our daughter did not want to go school before Gersh Academy, she was absent a lot. Within the first few months she developed a nice feeling of trust with the staff where she was very willing to go to school. They don’t reprimand or use a reward system they are all just warm and understanding which is what she needs and I think every child needs. Intellectually I see her flourishing because she is much less anxious so she’s able to concentrate better. We feel very fortunate to have found a nice safe, warm, inviting atmosphere for our daughter.”
Anthony M.
“At Gersh Academy we feel like we are among family, like we are at home. We know that our son is comfortable, it is a very nurturing place. Academically he is flourishing and socially he is much more outgoing; more comfortable in his own skin and his surroundings. Since coming to Gersh Academy he is more verbal. He used to give us one word answers and now he tells us what’s going on.”
Donna B.
“The teachers are great, they are able to customize the lessons towards the students strengths. There’s nothing better than seeing the excitement in the air, the smiles, creativeness and teamwork. Gersh Academy gives the gift that keeps giving, “ENDLESS ADVENTURES.”
Jose R.
“You guys rock! I can’t imagine my son attending any other school. Thank you for everything” – Jose R.