Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Special needs children training with volunteers at Caldwell Community Center.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The loud buzzer signals "Go!" and six special needs children, many of whom have been diagnosed with autism and related learning and emotional disabilities, leap into the water and begin to swim. Personal coaches shout encouragement and remind their swimmers to use their arms and to keep kicking and pulling forward. Parents watch excitedly from the sidelines, some with tears in their eyes. "This is fantastic!” exclaims Saddle Brook resident Dawn Pallotta, mother of 8-year-old, Angelina. “A few months ago, Angelina couldn’t swim more than a few strokes, and now she is training for the 50-meter competition!” she continued. Over and over, parents laud the swim program staff and volunteers at the Caldwell Community Center (CCC) in Caldwell for …
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Caldwell Community Center
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Caldwell College's third annual 5K benefits on-campus Center for Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Caldwell College’s third annual 5K Run/Walk for Autism will take place on Saturday, April 21. The event benefits the college’s on-campus Center for Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis. Last year, 650 runners helped raise $48,000. The USA Track & Field certified 5K (3.1 mile) course and 500-point Grand Prix event will once again traverse the streets of Essex Fells. In addition, there will be a one-mile fun run/walk course on campus. CBS 2 meteorologist John Elliott, a local resident, will kick off this year’s event. Registration before April 1 is $25 for those 10 and up and $7 for children under 10. After April 1, registration is $30 for those 10 and up and $10 for children under 10. USATF members pay $18 at any time. The registration fee…
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Caldwell College
120 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
An editor's personal journey through autism.
This story is not mine to own. It could belong to you. It could belong to your sister, your friend, your neighbor, the waitress at Jersey Boys, the bank president, the school principal, the police officer directing traffic. In New Jersey, the story belongs to all of us. The findings of a federal study released last week show that one in 49 children, and one in 29 boys, are diagnosed with autism in New Jersey. Nationally, one in 88 children are diagnosed annually. Autism is a disease that gives itself freely and without prejudice. There is no way to protect your child from it; no diet or vaccine that will prevent it. It is, as experts will tell you, pervasive. Autism has been an unwanted guest in my house for 11 years. It has attached …
New Jersey has highest prevalence of autism in country.
The fifth annual World Autism Day was celebrated on April 1 and 2 with famous landmarks around the planet lighting up blue. But autism awareness events and efforts continue throughout the month of April. Here’s what’s going on near you: Lecture Tonight “Medication Options for Individuals with Autism,” led Dr. Mark Faber, is the topic of a free educational forum sponsored by The Children’s Institute. The lecture will take place at Words Bookstore, 179 Maplewood Ave., in Maplewood on Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. Call 973-509-3050 ext. 281 if you are interested in attending. Go Blue for the Month of April Gianni, 645 Bloomfield Ave. in West Caldwell, is donating proceeds of blue hair extensions to township resident …
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Caldwell College
120 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ
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