School Happenings
NEWS & INSIGHTS
NEWS: League School for Autism Celebrates 60 Years of Empowering Neurodivergent Students
INSIGHTS: Rethinking Inclusion – Why Access Isn’t Enough
NEWS: Our Value Commitment to Autistic Voices
League School for Autism
Founded in 1966, the League School for Autism has been empowering children and young adults with Autism for more than 50 years.
TOMORROW, MAY 2ND AUTISM EMPOWERMENT WALK
The Autism Empowerment Walk promises to be a day of fun for everyone! This family-friendly event is held on Saturday, May 2nd beginning at 9:00 AM at the League School for Autism campus in Walpole.
LOCATION: League School for Autism, 300 Boston Providence Turnpike in Walpole
TIME: Check-in at 9:00 AM and the walk begins at 10:00 AM. The event ends at 11:00 POST-EVENT: The post-event celebration at Beacon's begins at 11:30 AM
TICKETS: $10 per Individual -OR- $40 per Group of 5
TO REGISTER, visit onecau.se/_f9mex1
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League School student Jake Sloan is participating in unified track through his home district of Sharon. He also participates in their unified basketball program in the winter. During Autism Empowerment Month, this is a shining example empowering persons with autism to access activities within their communities and amongst their peers
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AUTISM EMPOWERMENT INSIGHTS
Awareness tells us that Autism exists, while acceptance changes lives by asking communities to adapt, value, and include Autistic people across every facet of life. Felt acceptance improves quality of life for Autistic individuals by boosting mental health, lowering anxiety, improving social connections, and increasing sense of self-worth.
Dr. Dan, Autistic Psychologist explains this idea in his own words in this YouTube video: youtube.com/shorts/ZOB6_RyiprA?si=f2qbK0KGzdhW80st
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AUTISM EMPOWERMENT INSIGHTS
Autism support needs are not static; they fluctuate daily based on energy levels, sensory input, and environmental changes. The level of support needed may even change across a single day, based on the situation, demands, or potential anxiety levels. Providing clear communication, flexible routines, and sensory tools can help when support needs change.
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STAR STRUCK WITH LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM
Last month, League School for Autism's Cheryl White and Lindsay Wagner attended the AANE (Association for Autism and Neurodiversity) 30th Anniversary Gala at City Winery in Boston. There, they had the opportunity to meet James B. Jones & Shelley Wolfe from Love on the Spectrum. You just never know who you're going to run into. It was a star struck moment and such a treat.