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Frank Nappi with his third book in his Mickey Tussler series, “Welcome to the Show,” at Turn of the Corkscrew in April 2016.
The ballad of Mickey Tussler
de High School literature teacher for 29 years, wrote “The Legend of Mickey Tussler,” a novel set in the late 1940s, about an autistic farm boy with a strong pitching arm who makes it to the … more
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Pop.Earth’s Southampton fundraiser raised more than $250,000 for the Eisenhower Park location. Above, from left, Franklin Becker, Pop.Earth board chair; Debbie Stone; chef Jonathan Waxman; Michael Loeb, the event’s host, and Shu Chowdry, a co-sponsor.
She's fighting for special-needs kids
Pop.Earth, a nonprofit holistic and wellness organization that serves autistic and developmentally disabled adults and children, has set its sights on East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park to establish a state-of-the-art $10 million center. more
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The MacArthur girls’ tennis squad was named the High School Team of the Year at the U.S. Tennis Association Long Island Region Awards. Members of the team met with USTA Long Island President Jonathan Klee, far left, and International Tennis Hall of Fame member Gigi Fernandez, right, at the May 3 ceremony.
Making a racket
MacArthur High School girls’ varsity tennis team members constantly serve — in more ways than one.  The Lady Generals were named the High School Team of the Year at the 27th … more
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A sibling boat battle took place in the inflatable lagoon between Jake and Alexandra Daniel at last year’s Kulanu Fair. This year’s fair is Sunday at Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park.
Creating a sense of inclusion
Visit the cotton candy station to find the action at Kulanu’s annual fair at Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park on Sunday, said Bob Block, who was recently hired to do corporate fundraising and community outreach for the agency. more
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Juvenile arthritis, autism, anxiety and depression fundraiser
The Praetorians will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Autism and Anxiety and Depression Association on May 7 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Elks Club in Lynbrook. more
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
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Lauren Kircher helped her 1-year-old daughter, Kaylee, down the slide at Sensory Beans.
Special-needs gymnasium opens in Wantagh
Rachel Roslow’s life changed when her 19-month-old son, Ethan, was diagnosed with autism. After months of therapy, and with no place for Ethan to play and learn, Roslow and her family, who live … more
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Terence, 14, of Malverne, with Nubert, a highly trained assistance dog that was provided gratis by the non-profit Canine Companions for Independence.
A Malverne boy and his service dog
Any dog owner can attest to the companionship and happiness a pet can add to a life. But the benefits for Malvernite Terence McKenna, 14, have been life-changing, his family says. more
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Mary Lou Cancellieri, left, the co-founder of Rockville Centre Blue Speaks, was appointed to the New York State Autism Advisory Board through a recommendation by State Senator Todd Kaminsky, right.
Mary Lou Cancellieri appointed to New York State Autism Advisory Board
Rockville Centre Blue Speaks co-founder Mary Lou Cancellieri was appointed to the New York State Autism Advisory Board on March 9. The advisory board has 19 members and operates under the … more
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Jennifer Prince, far right, said the Friends Program has helped her sons Jake, 8, and Ryan, 6, bond with high school students, Josh and Jessica.
Lynbrook High School students mentor children in Friends Program
As he watched third-grader Jake Prince’s 3-point shot go through the hoop during a game of basketball, the pride in Lynbrook High School sophomore Josh Polansky’s face told the whole story. more
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