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May 2023

Character Strength Builds Emotional Health


At Academy360, our students’ emotional well-being is of equal importance as their health and academics. Read how identifying their personal strengths has touched students and staff. [Story]

Meet A360's Counselors and Clinicians


May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, we asked the Academy360 staff responsible for our students’ emotional health to introduce themselves and answer some questions about the challenges students face, what they love about their jobs and to write a message for parents. [Story]

Subaru Share the Love Event

Independence360 is grateful to be selected as the hometown charity of Subaru of Morristown and a proud recipient of the Subaru Share the Love event. This year’s donation is dedicated to respite activities for over 50 of our adult participants. These meaningful overnight experiences directly benefit the growth of our participants and gives their families much needed rest. 


Staff-led Fundraiser brings Fun & Donations to Spectrum360

On Sunday, May 21, Spectrum360 staff held their first annual "FUN"raiser at Board & Brush Livingston, NJ. The event was a huge success! Staff members, parents and friends of Spectrum360 had a great time creating personalized doormats. Thanks to the generous contribution of a mystery benefactor, $10 was donated for each attendee, resulting in a total donation of $250. [See Photos]


Spectrum360 on Tap is a Success

On May 4th, we hosted Spectrum360 On Tap, our first ever fundraiser at Glenbrook Brewery in Morristown. We were thrilled to see our supportive community along with some new faces that learned about our programs as well as helped us raise over $10,000! Everyone had fun mingling and enjoyed the locally brewed beer, amazing live music, and delicious food. [See Photos]



KELLY CUE APPOINTED UPPER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

We are excited to announce that, starting July 1 Kelly Cue is the Academy360 Upper School Principal.

 

Kelly has been a part of the Spectrum360/Academy360 community for over 30 years and she has held a variety of roles during that time. She has taught at all levels, from elementary school to high school, and she has also served as a computer specialist, a consultant, and a supervisor of curriculum. In her most recent role as Assistant Principal, she assisted the Principal with the day-to- day functioning of the Upper School campus in Livingston.


Congratulations, Kelly!

LIGHTS, CAMERA... PROM!

A360 Upper School's "Hollywood Oscar Night Prom" was a night that our students will never forget! Dressed in red-carpet finery, young adults from grades 11, 12 and YAP had the best time dining, dancing and posing for photos at Ravello's in East Hanover.[See Photos]

Below are a few resources and events that may be of interest. Please note Spectrum360 is not directly affiliated with the organizations below. Please reach out to the organization directly if you have any questions.

  • Autism New Jersey proudly hosts the state's largest autism-specific conference for families and professionals in Atlantic City on October 19 & 20. Register now.
  • PlayDate provides a space where neurodivergent children feel comfortable and supported while having fun and making new friends. Children will learn essential skills to help engage in play. For details and classes, click here.
  • Autism on the Seas, an international organization, has been in collaboration with Royal Caribbean International since 2007 in developing cruise vacation services to accommodate adults and families living with children with Special Needs. For details and to book a vacation visit autismontheseas.com.
  • For Spectrum360 webinars and workshops, please visit Spectrum360.org/webinars-and-workshops/.
  • We’ve Got Friends, a local nonprofit organization providing free social enrichment opportunities for teenagers with special needs to form meaningful friendships through common interests. See details here.
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Spectrum360 serves children, adolescents, young adults and adults on the autism spectrum and with behavioral and related disabilities. Spectrum360 and its programs are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.


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