One Step Closer – A Shining Star
A story of a quiet young man who grew into a role model for others.
Categories:
Click the buttons below to view by category.
Stories
One Step Closer – Somewhere to Belong
The story of a loving mother’s search for a place that truly accepts her son.
One Step Closer – Bringing Joy to Others
The story of a boy with an incredible sense of humor learning to use it to help others smile.
One Step Closer – Transformation
The story of a boy who came to Gersh Academy with minimal language and social awareness.
News and Announcements
Gersh at Crotched Mountain
Gersh Autism will assume full operational and financial responsibility for the day and boarding schools at Crotched Mountain serving children and adults on the autism spectrum effective November 1, 2020, the date when they were slated to close.
Our New Look
Our new logo design reflects a more polished and mature version of ourselves, ready to learn from our experiences and expand on our successes, to better cater to the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum of all ages, backgrounds, ability levels, and talent.
Distance Learning with In-Home Support
A ground-breaking program built to combat distance learning related regression that allows us to send highly trained Behavior Technicians/PARAs into the home, where needed.
The Important Relationships Between Animals and Students on the Spectrum
It’s a well-known fact that having a pet, or spending time with an animal, can have numerous benefits on a person’s mental and physical well-being. Explore how animals benefit individuals on the spectrum specifically.
How to Support Your Child During Distance Learning and COVID-19
As this pandemic continues, as a parent, you likely feel like you’re on an island with your child. Here are some tips from our teachers on how best to support your child during this time.
How to Support Social Emotional Needs of Your Children and Yourself
Learn how to tune in to the social and emotional needs of our children and ourselves, and come out of this with strong bonds and enhanced resilience.
Videos
Gersh Academy Valentine’s Day Dance
Gersh Academy students and staff in New York let loose last week at the Valentine’s Day Dance. Check out all of the fun we had!
Gersh Academy Winter Show 2020
This week, parents, teachers and staff gathered in the gymnasium to watch students perform another incredible Winter Show.
Happy Holidays from West Hills Academy
West Hills students and staff wanted to take a minute to wish all of you a very happy holidays!
Happy Holidays from Gersh Academy
Our students and staff came together to wish everyone happy holidays!
Sensory Friendly Holiday Event
The Ronkonkoma Gingerbread House will be opening up a sensory-friendly viewing!
Press
Six Flags Great Adventure Announces May Events
Jersey Shore Online Posts Upcoming May events – Including Autism Day at Six Flags.
Six Flags to hold its second Autism Day
The Morning Call writes about the upcoming Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure
Jersey Shore Online’s Pre-Coverage of Autism Day at Six Flags 2019.
Great Adventure holds the second annual Autism Day for kids on the spectrum
Newsdays pre-coverage of Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Six Flags Great Adventure Autism Day 2019: A sensory-friendly, autism-friendly place to go
Asbury Park Press Talks about the upcoming Autism Day at Six Flags.
Gersh Opening 5 Centers For Kids With Autism on Long Island
Timothy Bolger from Long Island Press wrote a great article about Gersh ABA Service’s 5 new locations opening up across Long Island, New York.