Supporting Parents of Children with Autism

At The Phoenix Center, we know that behind every child’s progress is a family’s dedication — and that families navigating autism need more support and recognition than ever. Recently, TPC’s Executive Director, Julie Mower, was featured in NorthJersey.com with an important opinion piece titled, “NJ parents of kids with autism need our focus and support. […]

Teacher at The Phoenix Center heads ‘amazing’ special-needs class

Read this article and watch the video segment about The Phoenix Center teacher Isabel Cosme, which was featured in northjersey.com. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/local/2022/10/04/phoenix-center-nutley-nj-spanish-teacher-isabel-cosme-special-needs/69499960007/

Oped: NJ’s education, legislation & community programs are superior for children with autism

The following OpEd. written by The Phoenix Center Executive Director Julie Mower, was published in NorthJersey.com. In the CDC’s December 2021 report, it was indicated that one in 44 youth nationwide live with autism; in New Jersey, the rate is one in 35. New Jersey’s rates are consistently greater than the national average — in […]