Mayor Bill de Blasio was swept into office under a tale of two cities banner that dramatically highlighted how New York has become divided by class. But there is another kind of class division....
Executives from prominent organizations including Autism Speaks have initiated conversations to combat the media driven perception that autism spectrum disorders correlate with planned acts of violence. However, the ill informed commentary of journalists and reporters will likely require further contest as investigations into this tragedy continue to unfold.
Publicly funded private schools are often capable of individualizing programs and addressing issues not only in the school setting but also in the home and community.
Founding Partner and Autism Advocate, Brad Gerstman takes rapper 50 Cent to task for his disparaging comments on people with disabilities. Hear the interview on The Ralphie Radio show right here:
Special Needs Advocate Brad Gerstman, Partner at Gotham Government Relations & Communication, is outraged by the lack of leadership and accountability of New York City officials that are putting special education children last on their list of priorities.
I once heard the mother of an autistic child describe her life as "having my heart broken every day." As the dad of a 9-year-old autistic boy, I find the latest calls for "mandate relief" have a familiar and disturbing ring. And, yes, they are a little heartbreaking.
Josephine, a Nassau County parent who requested that her last name not be mentioned, felt her school district wasn’t meeting the needs of her daughter, now 15, who has an autism spectrum disorder and was getting bullied in school. Over a period of a year and a half, Josephine attended half a dozen meetings with […]
