NJASP NEWS ARCHIVE

NJ's Adult Task Force on Autism

February 22, 2009

Within the included article there is a posting about commentary and testimony regarding services for families with ASD that is being reviewed though public hearings in Mt. Holly. Here is an article from the Philadelphia Inquirer.

NJ's Adult Task Force on Autism
March 16th 6 to 8 PM
Lecture Hall A : Burlington County Human Services Facility
795 Woodlane Rd
609-984-3351

Bullying Commission Hearings

January 14, 2009

The NJ Commission on Bullying in Schools invites you to attend public hearings on the issue of school bullying and to make recommendations for improvement. The purpose of these hearings is to gather input from parents, educators, students and the general public on issues related to bullying in schools. Public testimony is vital to ensure the best possible solutions, so broad attendance is encouraged. You are invited to share your thoughts on the issue of bullying for up to three minutes. If you would like to submit testimony but do not wish to speak at a public hearing, you are welcome to do so by bringing a document to the hearing. Please see the flyer for more information and locations.

Hands on Training for Autism

December 21, 2008

A New Jersey grant was announced to address the need for trained autism professionals in the Newark metro area by providing quality, hands on training using evidence based model. Learn more here.

UNIT Product Recall

August 10, 2008

Riverside Publishing is recalling the Universal Nonverbal Intelligenge Test (UNIT). The publishers claim that the Symbolic Memory Cards may contain paint with excess levels of lead. Click here for more information and/or to order new replacement cards.