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The REACH program — Return Every Adult and Child Home — is a registry that uses a database of information and bracelets to track people with cognitive disorders who go missing.

The Return Every Adult and Child Home (REACH) registry is a database maintained by the Nassau County Police Department’s Asset Forfeiture and Intelligence unit at the police academy in Massapequa Park that tracks children and adults with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, Down syndrome, mental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries that renders them unable to communicate when they go missing. more

By Vanessa Parker | 10/21/15

Margaret Riva, center, cut the ribbon on Advantage Care’s newest clinic, in Freeport. The facility is named for Margaret and her late husband, Frank. Joining in the celebration were, from left, Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy and Legislator Kevan Abrahams.

A very special clinic opens on the South Shore

When Suzanne Reek, of Wantagh, used to bring her young son, Joseph, to the dentist, she would hire a team of two to six people to carry him into the office. Once there, he was strapped down to an examination table for treatment in what the American Dental Association calls a “papoose board,” essentially a stretcher with wide Velcro braces. In the end, Reek said, she would be hit with a $5,000 bill because her son, who suffered from extreme “dental anxiety,” would inevitably need to be sedated during treatment, which insurance didn’t cover. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/6/15

Hewlett High School students from Bulldogs 4 Autism presented a check for $13,000 to Ascent Youth Alliance for Autism prior to lacrosse games on April 25.

Hewlett High scores big for autism [Photo gallery]

Prior to the boys’ lacrosse game, Bulldogs 4 Autism, an organization begun by Hewlett High School lacrosse presented a $13,000 check to the Ascent Youth Alliance for Autism at the school’s Lacrosse Day on April 25. more

4/30/14

Lawrence Middle School students took part in a walk-a-thon on World Autism Awareness Day April 2. Above, fifth-grader Emely Batres, thumbs up, showed her support.

Students, teachers raise awareness of autism

More than 200 Lawrence Middle School students walked around the school to mark World Autism Day on April 2. more

By Vanessa Parker | 4/9/14

Atlantic Beach resident Lesley Rothschild has asked the Nassau County Police Department to apply for federal money to purchase tracking devices to help protect children with autism who wander off.

Trying to keep autistic kids safe

Atlantic Beach resident Lesley Rothschild, the mother of a non-verbal 12-year-old boy with autism, says she has a higher level of anxiety than most parents, especially near water or around traffic signs. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/19/14

The "Play Golf" program through the JCC of the Greater Five Towns boasts 12 members and nearly 15 volunteers and golf professionals.

On par life lessons learned

After witnessing a lack of recreational opportunities for children with disabilities, including his son, Adam, 29, who was born with Down syndrome, JCC of the Greater Five Towns Assistant Executive Director David Weingarten launched the “Play Golf” program at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club last fall. more

By Ann Friedman | 10/30/13

Bulldogs 4 Autism presented a check to the Ascent Youth Alliance for Autism during Hewlett High School’s annual lacrosse day. From left were Kevin Fuchs and Jack Verschleiser, Kyle Haber representing Ascent and Zach Richman.

Scoring for autism

Bulldogs 4 Autism, an organization begun by Hewlett High School lacrosse, presented a check for $8,000 to the Ascent Youth Alliance for Autism prior to the boys’ varsity lacrosse game that was the final contest of the annual Hewlett Lacrosse Day. more

5/8/13

Lawrence Middle School students raised nearly $1,000 to benefit Autism Speaks. Lower left, student Nadine Grossman at the bake sale. Standing at right, teacher Nicole Miller.

Raising money and awareness for autism

First the Lawrence Middle School students in the Applied Behavioral Analysis special socialization program and art classes made puzzle piece pins, magnets, pencil toppers and beaded bracelets for sale Autism Awareness Month. more

5/1/13

Meadowmere Park volunteers Jason Hagler, left, and Hudi Schiffer showed children at the Hebrew Academy of Special Children the oxygen tank firefighters use.

Learning that firefighters are their friends

Meadowmere Park volunteer firefighter Jason Hagler held more than a few children who attend the Hebrew Academy of Special Children (HASC) in Woodmere spellbound with his entertaining talk and demonstration at the school’s Fire Truck Day on May 23. more

5/31/12

Lawrence Woodmere Academy junior Tristan Braverman, center, who has autism, credited his parents, Steve and Stacy, for providing him with early-intervention therapy as a child, which greatly improved his social skills.

He doesn’t allow his autism to define him

Tristan Braverman, a junior and a varsity basketball player at Lawrence Woodmere Academy, used to blend in with the rest of the student body, but after being featured in the May/June issue of ESPNHS magazine, his teammates and fellow classmates learned something about him they didn’t know. more

By Ann Friedman | 5/24/12

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