League School for Autism opens a world of opportunities to students with Autism.
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As one of the first schools devoted to Autism in New England, we invoke a pioneering mindset in everything we do, including how we guide our students based on their own vision of their future.
As the only school in Massachusetts to offer the innovative and evidence-based SCERTS® Model, which allows us to strategically customize a curriculum for each student, we are proud to measure success through the individual student’s achievements.
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League School for Autism
(opens in a new tab)Founded in 1966, the League School for Autism has been empowering children and young adults with Autism for 60 years.
THANK YOU EVERSOURCE FOUNDATION!
Thank you to the Eversource MA Foundation for their recent grant in support of our project to build a Sensory Garden for our students. The goal of the Sensory Garden is to create a therapeutic, inclusive outdoor learning environment that supports regulation, sensory integration, and meaningful engagement for students with autism. The garden is designed as an extension of the classroom and therapy spaces, offering students a calm, structured setting where they can explore, learn, and develop essential skills through hands-on, nature-based experiences.
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
We can't say thank you enough to our generous sponsors who made our 60th Anniversary Autism Empowerment Gala such a tremendous success with nearly $250,000 raised for the Autism Empowerment Fund! A very special thank you to Ralph Fine and Valerie Miller, our Platinum Sponsors, who made our 60th Anniversary celebration our most successful fundraiser yet. Thank you to our incredible Leadership Sponsors, Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, JBK Management, Christopher Catanese Children's Foundation, O'LYN Roofing, and Middlesex Savings Bank, whose annual support makes the Gala possible year after year. And to our Patron, Friend, and Advocate Sponsors, who chose to support the incredible impact of League School for Autism. We are grateful for your support.
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Sixty Years, One Big Day: Temple Grandin at League School
Friday, October 16 was a full day at League School for Autism. It started with a visit from Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin started her day with a tour of the League School. She met our senior leadership team and our staff, and she spent time with our students. They were excited to see her, and made a custom piece of artwork to say thank you for spending the morning with them.
More than 175 people filled the Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood that afternoon to hear her speak. Her message was practical. Autistic people often have strong skills in specific areas, and employers should hire them. Picture thinkers can do well in design and the skilled trades. Pattern thinkers can do well in math, engineering, and programming.
That evening, we celebrated our 60th anniversary at the Autism Empowerment Gala, where we honored Dr. Grandin with the Vetstein Impact Award. Nancy Vetstein Hershfield, daughter of our founders, received the Lockwood Directors Award. The Christopher Catanese Children's Foundation received the Community Leadership Award for its support, including our Music and Art rooms. Bob Murphy received the Dr. Frank Gagliardi Employee Award after 35 years of steady, calming support for students and staff.
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism Spectrum of Sound joined the League School Choir for a mashup of: “Stand by Me,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “We Are Young,” and ” O-o-h Child.” Harrison Stebbins kept the room moving as emcee and auctioneer, and we raised more than $250,000 for the Autism Empowerment Fund.
We also shared plans for the Career Learning Center, which will help every student prepare to enter the community with a vocational skill. It was a night to celebrate 60 years of impact on autistic lives and to help families see a better future.
Read the full article here: leagueschool.org/sixty-years-one-big-day-temple-grandin-at-league-school/
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We're so excited to kick off our 60th Anniversary Celebration with Dr. Temple Grandin. This morning, she toured our school and met with students and staff. #TempleGrandin #AutismEmpowerment
Two days until League School's Autism Empowerment Gala, celebrating our 60th anniversary, and the silent auction is open!
Bid on a Newport getaway, a signed Trevor Story baseball, a piece of art made by a League School student, plus plenty more.
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