School Happenings
NEWS & INSIGHTS
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,...
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...
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...
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Night of Champions Celebration
League School’s annual Night of Champions event will take place on Thursday, October 5 at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood featuring a cocktail reception, auction, dinner and awards program. As the school’s largest fundraiser, this evening is critical in ensuring League School students have the resources needed to achieve their goals and to become their own Champions!
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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.
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TODAY, April 11th, dine-in or order-out from any Bertucci's039;s restaurant in Massachusetts and 15% of proceeds will go back to League School for Autism. Reference code 713-143-204 or bring a copy of this post with you. Support Autism Empowerment with your favorite pizza or pasta for lunch or dinner. Visit www.bertuccis.com to order online!![]()
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STAFF EMPOWERMENT![]()
At League School for Autism, we train our staff on the SCERTS Model and provide ongoing professional development that empowers them with student-centered, strength-based, and future-focused philosophies. This innovative approach measures student success based on their individual achievements and prepares them for a fulfilling life in a neurodiverse world. ![]()
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Amy Laurent, co-author of The SCERTS Model, shares the voices of several autistic self-advocates in her groundbreaking TED Talk. Learn more about the SCERTS Model by watching this informative Ted Talk: Compliance is Not the Goal.![]()
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Compliance is Not the Goal: Letting Go of Control and Rethinking Support for Autistic Individuals
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Instead of trying to control the behaviors of individuals with autism to make them indistinguishable from the general public, Amy Laurent, PhD, OTR/L suggests a positive shift in focus that supports t...
STUDENT EMPOWERMENT![]()
Today, 6 of our students spent the day as Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts at the19th Annual Autism Advocacy Day. The event took place at the Massachusetts State House, where our students were addressed by Lt. Governor, Kim Driscoll. This is a great example of students being empowered to advocate for themselves, their peers, their needs, and for the future.![]()
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Last Thursday's inaugural Neurodiversity Employment Partnership (NEP) Workshop at the Old Colony YMCA in Stoughton was a great success! The NEP is a group of organizations that have come together with the mission to create employment opportunities in the community through the development of businesses and partnerships designed to meet the employment needs of neurodiverse individuals. ![]()
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Thank you to our amazing speakers, Michael John Carley, Kristine Biagiotti-Bridges, and Collette Divitto of Collettey's Cookies Www.colletteys.com, and our esteemed panel, Dan Burke of Lifeworks, Don Lambert of The Spectrum Empowerment Project, Amy Faraone of League School for Autism, and Collette Divitto & Rosemary Alfredo of Collettey's Cookies. ![]()
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This Workshop was made possible by participating NEP partners, Amego Inc., Dharma Dreams Vocational Center, Lifeworks, The Arc of Greater Brockton, Old Colony YMCA - Stoughton, League School for Autism, Red Ball Promotions and BBB Boston.![]()
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To learn more about the Neurodiversity Employment Partnership, contact Larry Sauer at lsauer@leagueschool.com.
Thank you to everyone who supported our LEAGUESTRONG Bike-A-Thon that happened April 5-7. A special thanks to our event sponsors, Middlesex Savings Bank, Dedham Savings, O'LYN RoofingofThe Vanderbilt Club COld Colony YMCA - Stoughtonghton,Red Ball Promotionstions, as well as all our donors, and riders. Whether you rode in-person, virtually via Peloton, or on your own, we're very grateful for your participation. Pedal on to support Autism Awarenes#leaguestronga#leaguestrongbikeathong#leagueschoola#leagueforautisme#AutismEmpowermentm#bikeathon#bikeathon