Tag: Gersh Academy
What is OT and How Does It Benefit a Child with Autism?
When your child is diagnosed with autism, a likely part of their care plan is occupational therapy (OT). This is because the intent of OT is to help the child adapt to their environments more easily and become independent and functioning adults. For many children with autism, filtering out sensory input is an endless challenge, […] Read more »
Tips To Help Your Child Seeking Sensory Input
Tips To Help Your Child Seeking Sensory Input It’s the kid who can’t sit still in the classroom. The one constantly distracted during the lesson. The child who gets so caught up in what they’re doing, they can’t transition to the next activity. Or the kid who melts down seemingly out of nowhere, when things […] 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 »
Growing Gersh Academy at West Hills
Our West Hills, Long Island campus is expanding services to a full Gersh Academy K-23 therapeutic program for young people on the autism spectrum! Read more »
Gersh Academy 2019 Graduation Ceremony [VIDEO]
Check out our 2019 New York Graduation Recap Video. Congratulations Class of 2019! 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 »
Gersh Academy to Help Distribute 10,000 toys to Children in Puerto Rico
Staff at Gersh Academy International in Puerto Rico are helping to distribute 10,000 toys collected by Operation Toy Story, a group put together to send aid to children in need in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Read more »
Now Offering Teacher Certification Training
Gersh Academy is a NYS approved provider for “Training in the needs of children with autism!” Read more »
Gersh Academy, Puerto Rico to Re-Open Following Hurricane Maria
Gersh Academy in Puerto Rico will reopen Monday, October 9, 2017, for full academics and therapeutic services. Read more »
Gersh Academy Graduation 2017
Graduation day is always a great reminder to all of us of what is important, helping children, changing lives. Read more »
Gersh Academy Featured in Autism Parenting Magazine
Gersh Academy has been featured in Autism Parenting Magazine’s Guide to Schools and Educational Facilities! Read more »
COMING SOON – Gersh Academy at Cougar Mountain
Introducing the country’s first school for individuals on the autism spectrum attached to a zoo. Read more »
Swim Team Screening at Gersh Academy
Gersh Academy is hosting a screening of the award-winning new documentary film Swim Team. Read more »
Gersh Academy Approved as an OPWDD Employment Training Program partner
We are pleased to announce that we have been approved as an OPWDD Employment Training Program partner. Read more »
Gersh Academy Named as a TJX Companies National Community Partner
This gives our students the opportunity to intern at the TJ Maxx, Marshal’s and Home Goods stores on Long Island. Read more »
Gersh Academy Students Benefit from Equine Therapy
Equine therapy is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions between persons with special needs and horses. Read more »