by Bill Rush | Jun 22, 2015 | News
Staatsburg, NY – Getting our fingers in the dirt and smelling fresh herbs that we have grown ourselves is exciting for most of us. For students and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), gardening is a safe way to experience new sensations, improve motor...
by Bill Rush | Jun 20, 2015 | News
When Debbie Lopez needs help with her computer, she knows she can call on her son, Peter. Lopez, a 47-year-old Poughkeepsie resident, said Peter punches a few buttons, and the machine is like new again. “He does things you never thought he would be able to do,” she...
by Bill Rush | Jun 16, 2015 | News
Food Truck Festival to Benefit Anderson Sausage and cider highlighted at festival Bad Seed Cider Co. are teaming up with the Hudson Valley Sausage Co. to host the Sausage & Cider Festival Sunday. The inaugural festival will feature 12 craft ciders and a variety of...
by Bill Rush | Jun 15, 2015 | News
He needs help brushing his teeth and choosing clothes. He does not fully understand time or distance. And when he runs, guides accompany Jonathan Brunot to ensure he manages his water intake and electrolytes. Brunot is on the severe end of the autism spectrum and is...
by Bill Rush | Jun 5, 2015 | News
Food trucks are descending upon the Hudson Valley for the season during the Hyde Park Food Truck Festival. Area food trucks will gather in Hyde Park on the first Sunday each month from June to October, beginning on Sunday. While the organizers of the event have...