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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

Cancellieris raise autism awareness in RVC

Tony and Mary Lou Cancellieri were blessed to have eight wonderful grandchildren, but when their three-year-old, Louis, was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, they weren’t sure what to do. … more

By Peter Belfiore | 9/28/16

Long Beach students catch waves and confidence at Surfers Healing

Long Beach students experienced serenity, excitement and in some cases bravery while participating in the annual Surfers Healing Surf Camp held at Lido West Town Beach on Sept. 14. more

9/22/16

Mark Reyes, second from left in front row, built new benches at the ELIJA School for Autism last month as part of his Eagle Scout project. He received help from his fellow Troop 225 members.

Eagle Scout project aids school for autism

Mark Reyes, a recent graduate of Kennedy High School in Bellmore, already knew that he wanted to help brighten one special building when he prepared for his Eagle Scout project with Troop 225 last month. more

By Stephany Reyes | 7/21/16

Senator Todd Kaminsky, right, honored John Rigazio for his 100-mile bike ride and the thousands of dollars he raised for autism research. Kaminsky is pictured with Jacqueline Rigazio, left, Joe Rigazio and John Rigazio.

Rockville Centre teen honored by Sen. Kaminsky for 100 mile ride

Rockville Centre teen John Rigazio was recently honored by Senator Todd Kaminsky for his extraordinary efforts to support and raise funds for autism awareness and research. Rigazio, who just … more

7/15/16

Matthew Hamilton, Gersh Academy graduate, is flanked by his parents, Susan and Larry Hamilton, after he received his high school diploma. The Franklin Square resident will go onto Adelphi in the fall.

Gersh students go on to Adelphi

While some behaviors and sensory needs could prevent children with special needs from ever graduating with a high school diploma, four students on the autism spectrum at the Gersh Academy accomplished that very feat last week, with two moving on to Adelphi University in the fall. more

By Danielle Agoglia | 6/29/16

County leaders and League of YES Executive Director Kristine Fitzpatrick, center, cut a ribbon to mark the completion of the new handicapped-accessible field at Eisenhower Park on April 30.

Field for special-needs ballplayers now open in Nassau

Nicholas Holman, an 8-year-old from West Babylon, has been using a wheelchair for three years; a genetic mutation limits his mobility. But with a little help from his 13-year-old sister, Samantha, he … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/25/16

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

Teacher Vincent Causeman and students, from left, Gia Gatt, Katelyn Safoschnik, Gianna Spinelli, Ashley Arnold, Victoria Sullivan and Alexandra Rouzier helped raise more than $7,000 for the Nassau-Suffolk Autism Society of America.

MacArthur speaks up for autism

“It’s OK to be different,” MacArthur High School junior Katelyn Safoschnik said. “We all bleed the same color blood.” more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/19/16

The Gersh Academy, a private school, is housed in the Marion M. Delaney building and is leased from the school district.

A new home for the Gersh Academy?

For the past several years, the West Hempstead School District had been discussing the demolition of the Marion M. Delaney School, which houses the Gersh Academy, a school for children on the autism spectrum. The building is in dire need of repairs, and the thinking among district officials was that athletic fields could be built in its place. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 4/6/16

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