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North Shore High School students gathered in the gym last Friday night for the first-ever Dance for Autism Awareness.

Giving all North Shore students the chance to dance

She has been raising money for Autism Speaks her entire high school career, but Izzy Glennon, a senior at North Shore High School, admitted she was tired of selling basic bracelets and puzzle pieces. … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 5/3/18

Dr. Stephen mark Shore spoke about autism at Adelphi’s second annual TEDxAdelphiUniversity lectures last week.

Professor taps into autism’s ‘superpower’

West Hempstead resident Dr. Stephen Mark Shore was nonverbal until age 4, and was recommended for institutionalization. Today, he is a clinical assistant professor of special education at Adelphi University, author of four books about autism, sits on the board of Autism Speaks, is president emeritus of the Asperger’s Association of New England and speaks about autism all over the world. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 4/6/17

Long Islanders speak up for autism

Thousands of Long Islanders came out to Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh on Sunday to “light it up blue” for autism awareness. Before participating in a 3-mile walk, hosted by Autism Speaks, locals raised nearly $600,000 to advance research and improve availability of new and better treatments for those who have the disorder. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 10/4/16

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Mineola-Pacific Lodge 125 presented a check for $500 to a representative of Autism Speaks at their April 21 meeting in East Meadow.

Odd Fellows are no strangers to community service

As part of their regular charity work in the community and across the state, an East Meadow fraternal organization recently sponsored a fundraiser for Autism Speaks. The Independent Order of Odd … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/12/16

This Year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is set for Oct. 18 at Jones Beach Field 5.

Walking for a cause at Jones Beach

Although the summer is coming to a close, Jones Beach will continue to draw crowds. As families gather at Field 5 in the dim hours of the morning, there will be only one thing on everyone’s mind: finding a cure for a dreaded disease. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 9/16/15

Teams competed throughout the day in a variety of age groups.

Rock the Rink raises funds for autism

The second annual Rock the Rink fundraiser hit the Long Beach Ice Arena on April 18. Families from the Long Beach Applecore hockey league worked together to put on the tournament and raise money for … more

4/29/15

Members of Bellmore JFK Alumni, Inc., Kennedy High School’s alumni association, recently cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the Cougar Walk of Recognition.

Kennedy opens Cougar Walk of Recognition

Taking on an almost human dimension, Kennedy High School’s new Cougar Walk of Recognition was born after nine months in development. Members of Bellmore JFK Alumni Inc., who created the walkway … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/5/14

Oceanside High School student Brian Amato played with his band, Broken Chains, at an Autism Speaks fundraiser at Jones Beach last weekend.

Music is his niche

The old John Lennon lyric says, “When I cannot sing my heart, I can only speak my mind.” For Beatles fan Brian Amato, an 18-year-old with autism, it’s just the opposite. Amato has always struggled to express himself with words, but has learned to allow music to be his voice. He didn’t speak until he was five years old, but when was nine, he started playing both the drums and the piano, and at last found a way to relate to the world. Last Sunday, he played with his band, Broken Chains, on the main bandstand at Jones Beach during an Autism Speaks benefit walk. more

By Tom Jordan | 10/8/14

Kaity Meagher,a 2011 graduate of Oceanside High School, performed at the Autism Speaks walk at Jones Beach last weekend.

Oceanside singer performs at Autism Speaks walk

Kaity Meagher, a singer and a 2011 graduate of Oceanside High School, performed at the Autism Speaks walk at Jones Beach on October 5. She sang an original song titled “Until All the Pieces … more

10/8/14

The Urban Cowboys team of Seaford will again be participating in the Autism Speaks walk, to be held on Oct. 2 at Jones Beach.

Walking for health at Jones Beach

They walk to help find a cure — for autism, blindness, pancreatic cancer and breast cancer. Most weekends this October, residents will gather at Jones Beach and traverse the boardwalk with family and friends, doing their small part to address these health crises. more

By Laura Schofer | 10/2/14