by Melanie Maruzella | Apr 23, 2025 | News
The front door of Julie Barnett’s house on Long Island had double-sided locks, closed at all times. Except one day, when her son Alex took his scooter to the train station and went five stops east on the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road). Julie still remembers the angel...
by Melanie Maruzella | Apr 16, 2025 | News
Staatsburg, New York…The executive leadership team at Anderson Center for Autism today responded to the news from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that autism prevalence rates are now 1 in 31, according to 2022 data. Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder,...
by Melanie Maruzella | Apr 7, 2025 | News
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A is now home to two sensory rooms designed to support neurodivergent travelers, thanks in part to a consulting partnership with the Anderson Center for Autism in Staatsburg. In a move hailed as a national...
by Melanie Maruzella | Apr 7, 2025 | News
Students, alumni and community members invited to connect with top employers POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — APRIL 7, 2025 — Dutchess Community College will host its annual Career Fair on Wednesday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Falcon Hall on the main campus in...
by Melanie Maruzella | Apr 3, 2025 | News
Navigating higher education can be challenging, especially for neurodivergent students who may struggle with accessibility and accommodations. SUNY Empire is working to change that with a groundbreaking initiative aimed at making college more inclusive for all...
