March/April 2019
Greetings!
As I am sure you know, April is Autism Awareness month, and we've be "lighting it up blue!" all month. Our Autism Awareness Committees on each campus have events planned for the entire month to show our pride.
In exciting development, our
CulinaryAcademy360 (CA360) and FilmAcademy360 (FA360) are now approved to accept "goods and services" funds from individuals who are receiving funds through NJ DDD. This opportunity coincides with our decision to open up these programs to
everyone in the community. These CommUNITY Education programs promote diversity and acceptance of all individuals. Now, individuals 16 and older can take advantage of the incredible classes offered by these two programs.
Whether exploring a career path or pursuing a hobby, these programs offer exciting options for typically developing individuals as well as those with ASD. Visit our
FilmAcademy360 website or our
Culinary Academy360 website for more information.
We are also thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for our
Academy360 STEAM initiative for classes starting in September 2019. The Full STEAM Ahead initiative at A360 Lower School and the College and Career (C2) initiative at A360 Upper School were developed for students with autism and related disabilities at, near or above grade level who are underachieving in their current placement due to anxiety, disengagement, bullying, and deficits in the area of self-regulation and executive functioning. For more information about these exciting options, contact
Gina Catania, Principal at A360 LS or
Lynn Muir, Principal at A360 US.
Happy reading,
Jennifer Miller
Public Information Officer / Family Liaison
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Endowing the Future
At Spectrum360, we are always looking towards the future. Over the past several years, we have continued to grow to meet the needs of our expanding population and to provide as many opportunities as possible to help individuals with ASD flourish in the community.
Ensuring that there will always be enough funding to sustain our ability to meet the needs of our community is a continual challenge. Your contribution to our Endowment Fund will help us meet this goal.
Learn more about how an endowment fund works.
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Sleep Disturbance in
Individuals
with Autism
Research shows that between 44 and 86% of children with ASD have serious problems with sleep, and many adults are impacted as well. Lack of sleep has a major impact on the quality of the individual's life.
NOTE:
Check out the
full issues of Spectrum360 Research Roundup!
Published monthly and now available on our blog, it is a curated synopsis of emerging research about autism and related disabilities with links to the articles.
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From the Employer's Point of View: Working with our CBWE Students
It all started with an email from Carole Voltz, Office Manager at Caldwell Pediatric Therapy Center complimenting one of the Job Coaches in our Academy360 Upper School Community Based Work Experience Program. Of course we wanted to know more, so we reached out to Carole to learn more about her experience.
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Making the Most of
a Trip to Costco
(and other stores)
Community Based Instruction is a regular activity at both Academy360 Upper and Lower Schools. Visiting stores, restaurants, and other businesses helps our students learn to navigate the community. A recent trip to Costco by A360 Upper School students prompted our Speech and Language Therapist, Barb Lanigan, to create
a list 15 different teaching opportunities that families can also use when visiting Costco and other stores.
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Encouraging Students'
Entrepreneurial Spirit Through TREP$
Each year, Academy360 Lower School Middle School/9th grade students hold a May Market for parents and other guests to purchase items they have made. This cherished tradition has been ongoing for many years, but it recently became an even more exciting and enriching experience for students when
we became part of the national enTREPreneur$ (TREP$) program, which teaches students how to start their own business from start to finish.
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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.
Academy360 schools are approved NJ State Board of Education Private Schools for the disabled, providing Preschool, Autism and Behaviorally Disabled programs. We serve students, ages 3-21, with schools in Verona and Livingston, NJ. Academy360 schools have provided special education services for over 50 years.
Independence360 is a comprehensive program developing vocational, life and social skills and personal development for adults with autism and related disabilities. Independence360 is approved by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities and Medicaid as a Day Habilitation Program and by NJ DVRS to provide Job Coaching Services.
FilmAcademy360 is a unique, practical and hands-on education program designed to help a diverse group of learners ages 14+ develop creative and technical skills in filmmaking, video editing, production and publishing. Programs are available after school, on weekends and in the summer months.
CulinaryAcademy360 is an after school and adult enrichment programs for students 14+, teaching culinary skills for independence and exploration of culinary arts as a vocation. Beginner level classes for cooking basics, and Intermediate level classes for vocational exploration are available.
Spectrum360 Business Office
414 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 200B, W. Orange, NJ 07052
Phone: 973.509.3050, Press #5; Fax: 973.509.0185
Academy360
Lower School
One Sunset Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
Phone: 973.509.3050, Press #1; Fax: 973.509.3060
Academy360
Upper School
6 Regent Street, Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: 973.509.3050, Press #2; Fax: 973.740.2021
Independence360
60 South Jefferson Road, Suite 7, Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973.509.3050, Press # 3
FilmAcademy360
6 Regent Street, Livingston, NJ 07039
973.509.3050 ext. 414
CulinaryAcademy360
6 Regent Street
, Livingston, NJ 07039
&
60 South Jefferson Road, Suite 7
Whippany, NJ 07981
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