Autism Friendly Tips for Preparing Your Child for Halloween
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Brandon Sierchio, ME, BCBASouthern NJ Regional Director It’s October, which means Halloween is just around the corner! Many families are looking forward to the excitement of the holiday, from […]
Today’s ABA and Our Approach at FCS
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What makes our approach different at First Children? First Children has always been committed to being family-centered and family-focused. Our compassionate approach is one that has been thoughtfully cultivated by […]
What is an “inclusive” child care program?
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By Pam Radel, Director of Administration I am proud to say that for the last 20 years, I have been the director of an inclusive child care program. Some of […]
Child-Only Insurance Plans for Children with Autism
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What is the New Jersey Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Mandate? In 2009, the New Jersey Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Mandate was passed requiring all fully-insured plans written in […]
Autism Awareness in Ireland
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Our Educational Program Advisor, Tom McCool, recently visited Ireland where he furthered awareness of autism on an international scale. Below is an excerpt of his visit. “Cathy and I […]
Teacher reaches his students through music
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MEET JAY COHEN… By JAYNE JACOVA FELD Voice staff HOMETOWN: Cherry Hill FAMILY: Wife Robin, daughters Megan and Brittany, granddaughter Remy FAVORITE COMPOSER: Frédéric Chopin FAVORITE NIGHT OUT: Dinner and a Broadway show […]
April is Autism Awareness Month
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April is Autism Awareness month. First Children has participated in lighting the outside of our school building in Fanwood with blue lights to commemorate the month and help to raise […]