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NEWS: League School for Autism Celebrates 60 Years of Empowering Neurodivergent Students
In 1966, League School for Autism was founded to provide educational excellence and positively impact the future trajectory for neurodivergent students, becoming one of the first schools in Massachusetts dedicated to students with autism. Now celebrating its 60th year of empowering students with autism, League School has come a long way since its early beginnings…
INSIGHTS: Rethinking Inclusion – Why Access Isn’t Enough
Inclusion has been a defining principle in special education for decades. Too often, though, it’s reduced to simple images: a student with disabilities on the playground, sitting in a general education classroom, or eating lunch with peers. These snapshots may signal access, but they do not necessarily reflect inclusion. Access is the opportunity to enter…
NEWS: Our Value Commitment to Autistic Voices
Dear League School Families & Supporters, In response to recent statements and news stories regarding the potential cause/s of autism, we find it important to reaffirm our position on the source and treatment of autism. League School for Autism has been meeting the educational needs of autistic individuals and their families for nearly 60 years. Our…
NEWS: League School for Autism Receives Coveted NCASES Accreditation
League School for Autism recently received the coveted NCASES Accreditation (National Commission for the Accreditation of Special Education Services), recognizing their excellence in special education programs based on an expert peer review. League School CEO, Lawrence Sauer, and COO, Cheryl White, received the accreditation certificate on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 during an awards ceremony at…
NEWS: League School to Honor Dr. Stephen Shore at 2024 Night of Champions
On September 19th, during the annual Night of Champions dinner auction at the Four Points by Sheraton Norwood, League School for Autism has the honor of presenting Dr. Stephen Shore with the Vetstein Award for his advocacy for individuals with Autism. “If you’ve met one person with Autism, you’ve met one person with Autism,” is…
NEWS: League School Runs the Falmouth Road Race for Autism Empowerment
The League School for Autism’s #TeamLeague is running in the Asics Falmouth Road Race on Sunday, August 18th in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Team members fundraise to reach individual goals in the hopes of achieving over $25,000 for the League School’s Autism Empowerment Fund, which helps to close the growing financial gap between what is possible through…
NEWS: Reimagining the 5K for Family Fun and Inclusion
The League School for Autism has reimagined their traditional 5K run/walk into a Family Fun Run +5K to build inclusion of our neurodivergent students with Autism, their families, and the entire community. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 11th at the League School campus in Walpole. There will be fun for all…
NEWS: Beyond Autism Awareness and Acceptance, League School Celebrates Autism Empowerment
Empowering individuals with Autism to reach their highest potential The League School for Autism has moved beyond Autism Awareness and Acceptance to supporting Autism Empowerment during the month of April, a time traditionally dedicated to the “Light It Up Blue” campaign originated by national organization, Autism Speaks. “Celebrating Autism Empowerment exemplifies our school’s dedication to…
NEWS: Workshop on Creating Employment Opportunities for Neurodivergent Employees
WALPOLE, MASSACHUSETTS, March 6, 2024 — Why encouraging neurodiversity in employment is a smart business decision. The Neurodiversity Employment Partnership (NEP) is hosting a thought-provoking and impactful discussion on Neurodiversity and Successful Businesses: Diverse Minds Ensure Dynamic Results on April 4, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST at the Old Colony YMCA in…
NEWS: New IEP Implementation Conference Being Hosted by League School for Autism
WALPOLE, MASSACHUSETTS, February 23, 2024 — A revised IEP form and process for students with disabilities in Massachusetts. League School for Autism is hosting Countdown to Implementation: Strategies and Resources for the New IEP Form on March 22, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST at the Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham Hotel & Conference Center.…
NEWS: League School Hires Sabrina Manno as Director of Marketing
League School for Autism is excited to announce the hiring of Sabrina Manno as its Director of Marketing in January. In this leadership role, Manno will oversee marketing and brand management for school promotion, communications, and public relations to families, staff, and the greater autism community. Manno said on her hiring, “”Working for the League…
Trunk-or-Treat Brings Families, Friends and Spooky Fun to League
Halloween came early this year as the annual trunk-or-treat event was a big hit at League School. The celebration was held on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the school, a week after the event was originally postponed due to rain. Two long rows of cars lined the school’s lower parking lot, with trunks decorated in a…