In honor of Womenâs History Month, Gersh Autism is diving into the gender gap in autism diagnosis.
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.
So you have the autism diagnosis and received a long list of therapy recommendations, but arenât sure where to start, let alone what half the therapies are and how they can help your child. The good news is that there are many different therapies that have shown to have positive results for children on the
So you want to learn how to drive and get your license in New York, but youâre not sure where to start? We here at Gersh Drivers Ed have broken the process down for you in a few simple steps. Step One: Get Your Learnerâs Permit A learnerâs permit is a legal document that allows
At Gersh Drivers Ed we value all kinds of learners, and provide a variety of different supports through our extended program. One of the most exciting components of our extended program is the driving simulator. What is a Driving Simulator? A driving simulator is a device that replicates the aspects of driving without ever having
What is ABA Therapy? When your child is diagnosed with autism, you are presented with numerous therapy options, one of which is ABA Therapy. Typically a child is recommended to participate in ABA therapy for 10 to 20 hours per week, sometimes up to 40. As this therapy is a significant family commitment, it is
If you received an autism diagnosis for either yourself or a loved one, you probably received a giant stack of papers from your doctor containing all sorts of medical jargon and maybe a list or two of recommended reading. Maybe self-help books arenât quite your thing and you tossed it aside never to be looked
Kevin Gersh, the neurodivergent innovator behind Gersh Academy, stops by SLA to talk about his philosophy towards education, vocational training and support.
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!
This week, parents, teachers and staff gathered in the gymnasium to watch students perform another incredible Winter Show.
West Hills students and staff wanted to take a minute to wish all of you a very happy holidays!
Our students and staff came together to wish everyone happy holidays!
Jersey Shore Online Posts Upcoming May events – Including Autism Day at Six Flags.
The Morning Call writes about the upcoming Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Jersey Shore Online’s Pre-Coverage of Autism Day at Six Flags 2019.
Newsdays pre-coverage of Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Asbury Park Press Talks about the upcoming Autism Day at Six Flags.
