For many students with ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism, excess physical energy can be distracting in the classroom. When the expectation is that students remain still and seated, sensory integration dysregulation issues can look like a behavioral problem. GPA has helped solve the problem with new sensory-friendly classrooms.
Twice a week, Dan, who is on track for a June, 2017 graduation, dons his uniform to go to Meineke. There, he works under the supervision of another mechanic as an intern. A job coach from GPA attends with him, helping Dan adjust to new situations, and acting as a ‘go-between” to help him problem-solve and interpret work situations.
Garfield Park Academy Teacher Suzanne Sedarat has been awarded the Teaching-Family Association's Agency Distinguished Practitioner of the Year Award.
On May 25, 2016, Brittany Harmening was installed as the new president elect [...]
Our program staff and administrators were on hand at the 2015 Autism NJ [...]
Don't miss our upcoming Handbag Bingo Event! Please join us for the fun. [...]
US Navy Seal E5 Operations Specialist Gregory Borger recently delivered a presentation to [...]
Staff Sergeant Ricklin Harmening, member of the 714th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, came to [...]
LaMont Smith LaMont Smith, 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist in the men’s 4x400 [...]
GPA students launched another successful art show at Virtua Memorial Hospital, with a [...]