School Happenings
NEWS & INSIGHTS
NEWS: League School for Autism Receives Coveted NCASES Accreditation
NEWS: League School to Honor Dr. Stephen Shore at 2024 Night of Champions
NEWS: League School Runs the Falmouth Road Race for Autism Empowerment
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!
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.
HONOR AND BRAVERY
On this Memorial Day, we remember all those who lost their lives protecting ours. It is because of their honor and bravery that we have the freedoms we do.
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATE!
Today, a graduation ceremony was held for Transitions student, Lena, who has attended League School for Autism since 2021. "Lena's smile lights up the room" was a sentiment shared by all who know her. Several of her classmates approached the podium to congratulate her and wish her the best of luck in her new life. Lena will be deeply missed, but we know she will continue to brighten the lives of all whom she encounters. Congrats, Lena! 👩🏻🎓🎓
A STATEMENT TO OUR SUPPORTERS
In the wake of harmful and misleading statements directed toward the autism community over the last several weeks, League School for Autism reaffirms our value commitment to autistic voices and believes that all of our community members and their families deserve respect and individualized support.
We believe that research and policy should be inclusive of the diverse life experiences of all students and should be carried out by credentialed experts in the field. As a leader in the field of special education, League School is committed to providing our community members with credible, evidence-based information from trusted sources. Please refer to the joint statement below from a number of leading Autism organizations that provide such reliable information.
Together, we will continue to work with autistic self-advocates and leaders in the field to build an inclusive and supportive ecosystem where every autistic person doesn’t just exist, but truly flourishes.
Leading Autism Organizations Release Joint Statement on Upholding Scientific Integrity and Supporting the Autism Community: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/04/leading-autism-organizations-release-joint-statement-on-upholding-sc...
Thank you for your continued support of our school programs and students,
League School for Autism
LEAGUE SCHOOL RIDES FOR AUTISM
League School for Autism staff and supporters rode to support Autism Empowerment during Saturday's Rodman Ride for Kids, hosted by Rodman for Kids. Congratulations and a HUGE thank you to Team League riders, Andy David & Christine David from A David Lawn Care, supporter Jared Garay-Pietrella, and Kyle DeMunda (@kyledemunda), Larry Sauer, and Tim McCabe from League School, for their 25- and 50-mile bike ride accomplishments! Also, thanks to Lindsey Garay-Pietrella (and adorable Emma) from Senior Metal Bellows, and League School staff, Marsha Telemanque, Dorothee Guirand, and Michelle Melanson, for volunteering at the water station. One more giant big thank you to our Team League sponsors, Direct Federal Credit Union, O'LYN Roofing, Christopher Catanese Children's Foundation, Dedham Savings, and Middlesex Savings Bank. It was an awesome day that will benefit nonprofit youth programs throughout Massachusetts.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH DR. STEPHEN SHORE
League School for Autism staff were treated to a very special Professional Development training with Dr. Stephen Shore on Friday. Dr. Shore reviewed the 4 A's of Autism and provided school staff through insightful suggestion and helpful hints for working with neurodivergent youth in their programs. What an privilege it was to have Dr. Shore's unique understanding and extraordinary experience shared with us.
A big thanks to Sammi Robertson for her support of this initiative, and to Lindsay Thelin Wagner for her coordination of the training.