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September 12, 2015 NAA NYM at the New York Open Over the 4th of July

NAA NYM had the pleasure of collaborating with the organizers of the NY Open tennis tournament, held over 4th of July Weekend at the Tennis Center in upper Central Park. NAA NYM and Sidekicks Respite helped to coordinate a variety of professionals in autism-friendly activities for individuals with autism and their families. Activities for families […]

September 02, 2015 No September 2015 Parent Support Group

Parents and Caregivers: Due to Scheduling Conflicts, our September 2015 Support Group has to be cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience and wish you a happy and safe Labor Day holiday!

June 20, 2015 Saturday 6/20/15 at 1PM: Another Fun Fitness Event with Eric Chessen!

Active, family-friendy events with Eric Chessen, M.S., the Founder of Autism Fitness, are always among our most popular events. Eric will once again be leading kids and parents in a “hands-and-feet on” event including fitness and active play activities open to all age groups and ability levels.

June 07, 2015 NAA NYM President Kim Mack Rosenberg on The Radio

Kim Mack Rosenberg, NAA NYM’s president, appeared on Get Connected with Nina Del Rio on Lite FM 106.7 on June 7, 2015 talking about autism and her new book, The Parent’s Autism Sourcebook, published this spring by Skyhorse Publishing. Listen in!

Audio: http://nationalautismny.org/wp-content/uploads/gc-autism2015_0_1433660092.mp3 32310373 audio/mpeg
enclosure: https://nationalautismny.org/wp-content/uploads/gc-autism2015_0_1433660092.mp3 32310373 audio/mpeg

June 03, 2015 Monthly Evening Support Group for Parents/Caregivers

Monthly Evening Support Group for Parents/Caregivers with Lauren Tobing-Puente, PhD

Location: Watch Me Grow, 361 East 19th Street (between First & Second), New York City
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

May 20, 2015 Using the iPad and Apple Technology to Learn and Communicate

We are very excited to once again offer this event in collaboration with the Apple Store in SOHO to educate both parents and professionals who work with individuals with special needs about how to maximize learning and communicating using Apple technology. There will be an inspiring panel of professionals and parents to share their knowledge […]

Location: Apple Store - SOHO 103 Prince St New York, NY 10012
Time: Wed., May 20, 2015 Evening (time to be finalized soon)

April 14, 2015 NAA NYM Sponsored Workshop on Elementary and Middle School

Join NAA NYM, the Atlas Foundation for Autism, and The Autism Community of Hope for an Elementary and Middle School Workshop

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Atlas Foundation for Autism 252 West 29th St., 3rd Floor

April 12, 2015 NAA NYM Sponsors Third Annual NYPD Training Event

On March 26, 2015, Dennis Debbaudt for the third year provided NAA NYM-sponsored autism training to NYPD sergeants and others. Mr. Debbaudt, of Autism Risk Management, is a global leader in providing autism training for law enforcement, emergency responders, and other first responders. This year’s training was held at the newly opened NYPD Police Academy […]

November 06, 2013 Potential Benefits of Saunas

Our President, Kim Mack Rosenberg, had the opportunity recently to try out the full-spectrum saunas made by Sunlighten, a sponsor of our national parent, the National Autism Association. She blogged about it at her own blog – check it out!

May 09, 2011 Dr. Sidney Baker’s Treatment Options Under the Autoimmune Umbrella

Living the difficult reality of autoimmune diseases becomes even more daunting in face of the barrage of information about their causes and treatments. But at a groundbreaking presentation for NAA NY Metro Chapter in collaboration with Beth Israel Medical Center’s Division of Developmental Pediatrics on April 7, 2011, Dr. Sidney Baker provided a unique perspective, […]