April is National Autism Acceptance Month, and Tao Group Hospitality is celebrating and supporting individuals with autism. On Tuesday, March 28th, Tao Group Hospitality Cares hosted a kick-off event at TAO Downtown in New York City. The event was filled with fun activities, including salad and pizza making, storytelling, and a tour of the kitchen with Chef Ralph Scamardella.…
The World Mourns the Passing of Judy Heumann, Disability Rights Activist Judith “Judy” Heumann (1947-2023) Judith “Judy” Heumann—widely regarded as “the mother” of the disability rights movement—passed away in Washington, D.C. on the afternoon of March 4, 2023. Judy was at the forefront of major disability rights demonstrations, helped spearhead the passage of disability rights…
Check out the current episode of: “The Autism Outreach Podcast: The Ethic of Collaboration” Join host Rose Griffin with guest speakers Dr. Mary McDonald and Dana Battaglia as they discuss the importance of collaboration between Speech and Language Pathologists and Applied Behavior Analysis! #110: The Ethics of Collaboration with Dr. Dana Battaglia and Dr. Mary…
By: Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA This is the dream. Well, let me start by giving my disclaimer here: I support people with autism, I love people with autism and I have enjoyed every moment of my career learning from people with autism and hopefully making a difference in their lives. Okay, so that…
By: Randy Horowitz, M.S. Ed., S.A.S. (Originally published via Different Roads To Learning) Children with autism often engage in problem behavior when asked to participate in activities to which they are infrequently exposed (e.g., doctor/dental exams, haircuts, etc.). In many cases, the problem behavior serves as a means to avoid an unpleasant situation or to communicate a…
Registration for this week’s Five Borough Virtual Legislative Breakfast is open! All are welcome and encouraged to attend. REGISTER HERE
BY JILLIAN JORGENSEN STATEN ISLAND PUBLISHED 8:00 PM ET NOV. 19, 2021 Link to Video NEW YORK — Danielle Ruggiero is a teacher in training at Eden II, a Staten Island school for children with autism. “I took over this classroom over a year ago now,” said Ruggiero, whose class comprises students between the ages of 15…
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021, 4:41 p.m. | Published: Nov. 18, 2021, 4:41 p.m. Parents and supporters rally for pay parity in special needs schools at Eden II’s Stapleton location on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Paul Liotta By Paul Liotta | pliotta@siadvance.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Therese D’Iorio has been at Eden II for only…
