Autism in Women: A History of Missing Diagnoses and Misdiagnoses
In honor of Womenâs History Month, Gersh Autism is diving into the gender gap in autism diagnosis.
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Preparing a Neurodivergent Driver for Being Pulled Over
Being pulled over by a police officer is a scary experience for any driver, and even more so for someone who is neurodivergent. The bright flashing lights and loud siren associated with being stopped. Being forced to wait for what can seem like an anxiety-filled eternity for the police officer to walk over to the car. Uncomfortable requested eye contact. All of these can easily trigger a neurodivergent driver.
A Comprehensive Guide to IEPs and 504 Plans
IEP vs 504 When your child enters the public school system, they will need an IEP or a 504 plan to receive special education services. These plans are put in place so your childâs needs are met and they are able to make sufficient growth in the classroom. As a parent of a child on
3 Ways Having a Pet Benefits Your Child with Autism
As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, you likely already feel stretched too thin. The last thing you want to do is add even more responsibility into your household. However, we at Gersh Academy recognize the immense power animals have on our students. It is why we chose our campus at Cougar
Gersh Academy on Sounds Like Autism Podcast
Check out Kevin Gersh’s Interview with Josh Mirsky and Dave Thompson on Sounds Like Autism Podcast!
Expanding Gersh Academy at West Hills
Gersh Academy is growing to reach new students on the autism spectrum transition back to school buildings in the coming year. We are adding new grades to our West Hills location, so that students ages 5-23 have a place at Gersh Academy.
Gersh Academy 2019 Graduation Ceremony [VIDEO]
Check out the 2019 Gersh Academy Graduation Ceremony Recap Video!
Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure – May 8th
CEF and Gersh Academy return to bring you the sensory-friendly event people can’t stop talking about
Gersh in the NYC Marathon
Gersh Academy had the honor of being represented in the NYC Marathon by marathon runner, Christopher Arocho.
