Recent Posts in Autism

Oct 11, 2024 - In Autism Halloween Tips for Sensory-Sensitive Kids

“Every child deserves to enjoy all Halloween has to offer,” says Malia Beckwith, MD , AVP of Ambulatory Medical Practices and Section Chief of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Children’s Specialized Hospital. “For some, that may look a little ...

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Oct 1, 2024 - In Autism Halloween for Every Child: Tips for Sensory-Sensitive Kids

Halloween can be a magical time for children. With creative costumes, spooky soundtracks, and dramatic decorations, the annual Fall holiday is a wonderland for many young imaginations. But for those with sensory processing disorder or on the autism ...

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Sep 16, 2024 - In Autism Specialized Care for People With Autism & Developmental Disabilities

Lisa Dressner, LCSW, Vice President of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry at Trinitas Regional Medical Center , discusses specialized healthcare approaches for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities on Think Tank with Steve Adubato. Watch ...

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Jul 16, 2024 - In Autism Transition to Adult Health Care with Jill Harris, PhD, & Pat O’Hanlon

Jill Harris, PhD, psychologist and Autism Advancement Ambassador, and Pat O’Hanlon, Family Faculty Manager at Children’s Specialized Hospital , discuss transition from pediatric to adult health care and share their experiences as parents of young adults ...

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Jul 15, 2024 - In Autism Miami Vice Returns at a N.J. Prom With No Labels

Adults with developmental disabilities got their groove on ‘80s style at a Miami Vice themed prom in Bergen County. Dr. Malia Beckwith , a pediatrician and assistant vice president of ambulatory medical practices and section chief of developmental ...

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Jun 16, 2022 - In Autism A Bold Vision For Children

An ambitious capital campaign aims to ensure that all children can reach their full potential. When the youngest son of Todd and Jackie Frazier was hospitalized briefly, his parents got a window into what parents of patients at Children’s Specialized ...

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Jul 16, 2021 - In Autism Mom’s Letter In Appreciation of the SNAP Program

Saint Barnabas Medical Center , in Livingston, NJ, recently received a well-deserved, heartfelt letter from a mom in appreciation of our Special Needs Ambassador Program (SNAP) and Bonnie Sacks, RN, BSN, MAS, Clinical Director of Pediatrics and Child Life ...

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Apr 27, 2021 - In Autism Children’s Specialized Hospital Launches Unique Programs addressing Severe Behavior and Severe Feeding Problems in Children with Autism

Intensive and highly specialized services to be offered at new Somerset location New Brunswick, NJ – Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is proud to announce two new groundbreaking programs for children in New Jersey– the ...

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Apr 13, 2021 - In Autism Shifting from Autism Awareness to Acceptance

Tara Matthews, MD , Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Children’s Specialized Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility and leader in research for treatment and diagnosis of autism . April has long been recognized as Autism Awareness Month, but this ...

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