School Happenings
NEWS & INSIGHTS
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...
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...
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.
WALK, RUN, and have some FUN!![]()
Don't miss the Family Fun Run +5K next SATURDAY, MAY 11TH. The $100 FAMILY REGISTRATION includes up to 5 members of your family/group, VIP Parking, Event t-shirt & drawstring backpack for pre-registered attendees, Touch-A-Truck, New England Revolution Mascot Slyde the Fox, DJ’s John & Kyle, Sensory Exploration Station, Face Painting, Temporary Tattoos, Sidewalk Chalk, and Designated Quiet Space. Individual registration is $25. Register at secure.qgiv.com/event/2024funrun/.![]()
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This fun event will take place in May as we wrap up April's AUTISM EMPOWERMENT MONTH! This year, there will be lots of fun for kids of all ages with a Touch a Truck interactive display (thanks to Walp...
SEE YOU AT IECA!![]()
League School for Autism will be participating in the 2024 IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association) Annual Conference at Mohegan Sun Resort next week, May 6-8. Come visit us at the K-12 School Exchange & Therapeutic Information Swap on Wednesday, May 8 from 10:15 AM –12:00 PM as we share information about League School and its programs. Learn more at www.iecaonline.com/quick-links/independent-educational-consultants/education-networking/conferenc...![]()
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FAMILY FUN RUN +5K TEAM LEADERBOARD![]()
Let's hear it for Team Lockwood, Team Katz, Team Out of This World, and Team Run-A-Muk for taking the top 4 spots on the Team Leaderboard for the upcoming Family Fun Run +5K happening at League School for Autism on Saturday, May 11th! Don't miss the fun -- this event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Serious runners receive bibs and documented finish times.![]()
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Experience NE Revolution Mascot Slyde Fox, DJ's John & Kyle, Touch-A-Truck, and sensory exploration, face-painting, sidewalk chalk, and temporary tattoo activities for kids of all ages. To learn ore, visit secure.qgiv.com/control/forms/1023659/.![]()
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AUTISM EMPOWERMENT EVERYDAY![]()
It's not just a day, week, or month. Autism Empowerment is EVERYDAY at League School for Autism.
STUDENT.STAFF.COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT![]()
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As an appropriate ending to Autism Empowerment Month, our Director of Diversity & Community Inclusion, Lindsay Wagner, participated in a Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools (MAAPS) panel discussion at The New England Center for Children Inc. on the topic of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in Communications. Lindsay shared our League School philosophy that "respect begins with language" and how we strive to use neurodiversity-affirming language that supports our students and respects their individuality. ![]()
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Listen to Respect Begins with Language from the Uniquely Human Podcast and consider shifting your language to some of these more affirming options.![]()
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Thanks for making Autism Empowerment Month a spectacular series of unifying and supportive events!![]()
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