The holiday season doesn’t have to be a stressful time of year for you and your child with special needs. Whether it is a disruption to routine, new people in the house, going to new places, eating unfamiliar food or being overstimulated with sights, sounds and smells, the general consensus seems to be to plan […]
Students with Special Needs Gain Shopping Experience
We wanted to share this video and feature article that appeared in NorthJersey.com about our Community Based Instruction (CBI) and our student employment program. We are proud to be recognized by the press as having a unique approach to serving the educational, behavioral and therapeutic needs of students with autism, multiple disabilities, behavioral and intellectual […]
Win a Football Weekend & Trip to California!
Update: Thanks to all who participated in this successful fundraiser! We are very appreciative of your support of The Phoenix Center. Win a football weekend & trip to California, all while supporting students of The Phoenix Center. Friday, December 1 – Monday, December 4 LGCCC# 356-5-34980 RL# 48-17
When is a picnic more than just a “picnic”?
On September 9th, The Phoenix Center hosted a picnic attended by 150 families and volunteers in Kingsland Park in Nutley, NJ that enabled students and families of the school to enjoy a rare privilege—a family picnic in a public park, with BBQ’ed goodies and activities, and a rare chance to meet and have fun in a safe and accepting […]
Getting Your Child Ready for Back to School
Its back to school time! By making several smaller, incremental adjustments to the family schedule, you’ll make the transition easier and smoother for everyone involved. Heading back to the classroom doesn’t have to be a stressful, rip-the-band-aid-off situation for either parents or their children. By adding structure into everyone’s routine and making changes slowly and […]
