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17
2018
Damon Harrison receives Hometown Hero award

Damon Harrison receives Hometown Hero award

When Damon Harrison was just 15 years old, Hurricane Rita ripped through the Gulf of Mexico, forcing his family in Lake Charles, Louisiana to evacuate. To this day, Harrison says… Continue reading Damon Harrison receives Hometown Hero award

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May
11
2018
Enhance the Quality of Life for those with Autism

Enhance the Quality of Life for those with Autism

The Centers for Disease Control recently released updated prevalence rates for Autism Spectrum Disorder, provided by the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network. The number of people impacted by… Continue reading Enhance the Quality of Life for those with Autism

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May
04
2018
Managing the Waves of Stress

Managing the Waves of Stress

Many talk about stress in waves. The wind blows in, a wave comes to a crest…. and then it breaks before running toward the shoreline. In between waves, there is… Continue reading Managing the Waves of Stress

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May
02
2018
Dominic Giambona

Dominic Giambona

STAATSBURG – Anderson Center for Autism today acknowledged the death of its former executive director Dominic Giambona, who purchased the center from the Anderson family in 1976 and led the… Continue reading Dominic Giambona

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    "We appreciate everything the staff do to make our son safe & comfortable. It has been a difficult transition for us, but knowing that he is in capable hands means the world to us!"
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    "Since Ken joined Food School at ACA, I noticed he is less resistant to interacting with new foods. Our family mealtimes are more interactive & funny. The program was very helpful!"
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    "I'm close with my brother Riley. Having him live away from home is difficult but ACA has made it easier for my family, because we know how much Riley & other students are cared for..."

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    "Anderson was not around the corner, it is 150 miles away from us. But, once we came here, we knew it was home for him"
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    "Letting your child go is painful, but once your child is here you will quickly see, that you will become part of Anderson too"

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    "In the past 10 years between my staff and friends, I've really felt more comfortable and safe than I ever have"

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    "He's loved, and he's cared for, and that's very very beautiful to see"

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    "Because of Anderson I was able to go back to work about 5 years ago. Jack had such an awesome experience and he grew so much. Anderson will always remain in our hearts."

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    Jeanine G.

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