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How to Promote Good Hygiene In Your Autistic Young Adult
Teaching good hygiene habits is an important part of supporting your autistic young adult’s growth and self-sufficiency. However, personal care routines can often feel overwhelming due to sensory sensitivities, executive functioning challenges, or difficulty with task-switching. For many autistic individuals, hygiene tasks involve multiple steps that require motor planning, body awareness, and sensory tolerance, all […] Read more
A Glossary for Your Autistic Child’s Transition into Adulthood
It’s the time a parent of a child with autism has on their minds since diagnosis: transition into adulthood. Of course, it’s a pivotal time for any young person, but for autistic children, it often comes with unique challenges and considerations. Navigating this period requires understanding a host of terms and concepts that may be […] Read more
3 Tips to Create More Self-Sufficiency with Your Young Adult with Autism
“Will my child be okay on their own?” “Are they really ready to take on these responsibilities?” “How can I best prepare them for what lies ahead?” It’s true–the journey to self-sufficiency for young adults is not without its trials.There will be moments of doubt, setbacks, and situations that test your patience and resilience. Of […] Read more
3 Ways Having a Pet Benefits Your Child with Autism
As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, you likely already feel stretched too thin. The last thing you want to do is add even more responsibility into your household. However, we at Gersh Academy recognize the immense power animals have on our students. It is why we chose our campus at Cougar […] Read more
Queens Campus Now Open
Our new K-5 campus in Queens, New York is now open! Some spots may still be available, so reach out today. Read more
Join a Growing Team
View our new interactive job board and apply to open positions online! Read more
Changing the Landscape of Special Education Across the US
Explore how Gersh Academy has been leading the charge towards a more successful teaching model for individuals on the autism spectrum. Read more
Should I Send My Child to a Special Education School?
Kevin Gersh authors an article featured in Autism Parenting Magazine that explores the many benefits of sending children to a specialized school for autism, and how it can differ from other environments. Read more
The Important Relationships Between Animals and Students on the Spectrum
It’s a well-known fact that having a pet, or spending time with an animal, can have numerous benefits on a person’s mental and physical well-being. Explore how animals benefit individuals on the spectrum specifically. Read more
How to Support Your Child During Distance Learning and COVID-19
As this pandemic continues, as a parent, you likely feel like you’re on an island with your child. Here are some tips from our teachers on how best to support your child during this time. Read more
How to Support Social Emotional Needs of Your Children and Yourself
Learn how to tune in to the social and emotional needs of our children and ourselves, and come out of this with strong bonds and enhanced resilience. Read more
Why Virtual Learning Might Benefit Your Child on the Autism Spectrum
Learn how teachers and parents have been reporting higher engagement and success in online learning than they previously thought. Read more
How to Combat Possible Covid-19 Learning Regression
Learn how you can combat COVID-19 related learning regression while still having plenty of time to do what you still need to do. Read more
Coronavirus Preparedness Letter to Parents
A letter from our superintendent on Gersh Academy’s preparedness and diligence in preventing the spread of illnesses in our school. Read more
One Step Closer
Stories of success from the countless students and families whose lives we’ve changed. Read more
Sensory-Friendly Holiday Event
Ronkonkoma Gingerbread House will be opening up a special sensory-friendly daytime viewing. Read more
Happy Birthday Kevin Gersh
For Kevin’s birthday this year, he found it important to continue a very special Gersh family birthday tradition. Read more
Join us in the Columbus Day Parade
Gersh Academy returns to the Columbus Day Parade in NYC – Monday, October 14 2019. Read more
Gersh Academy 2019 Graduation Ceremony [VIDEO]
Check out our 2019 New York Graduation Recap Video. Congratulations Class of 2019! Read more
Autism is … [VIDEO]
Hear from our staff, students, and families about the many ways in which autism has touched our lives and made us into the people we are today. Read more
Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure – May 8th
CEF and Gersh Academy return to bring you the sensory-friendly event people can’t stop talking about Read more
Gersh in the NYC Marathon
Gersh Academy had the honor of being represented in the NYC Marathon by marathon runner, Christopher Arocho. Read more
Introducing Gersh Academy at the NY Equestrian Center!
Thanks to your support and hard work, the Gersh Academy at NY Equestrian Center Classrooms are becoming a reality! Read more
Gersh to Build Revolutionary New Equine Classrooms at NYEC
Help get us approved for a one-of-a-kind classroom for students on the autism spectrum built on the campus of the New York Equestrian Center! Read more