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POAC provides year-long recreational events for the entire family, where children with autism feel welcome and accepted and where they can build life-long friendships.

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The Difference Blog

January 21, 2017
Published by Gary Weitzen at January 21, 2017
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Autism With a Side of Laughter.

Ok- day two of the new year and already a funny autism story with my son Christopher
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November 25, 2016
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Published by Gary Weitzen at November 25, 2016
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Reduce the Risk of Wandering

10 Tips to Reduce the Risk of Wandering By Gary Weitzen, a dad who’s been there, done that, and bought the tee shirt Nearly half of all […]
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June 8, 2016
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Published by Gary Weitzen at June 8, 2016
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Keeping Kids with ASD Safe from Victimization

The sexual abuse rate of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder by predators is between 40-70%. We must give the individuals with ASD themselves the knowledge, skills, and power to recognize and avoid danger and keep themselves safe.
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May 7, 2016
Published by Gary Weitzen at May 7, 2016
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Thank You Autism for These Gifts

My world changed forever with the birth of my beautiful son Christopher. It changed again three years later when he received the diagnosis of autism. Looking back over the past 20 plus years of being a father- I just have three words: "Thank You Autism."
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New Jersey Autism Warriors Event

Please note that NJAW (New Jersey Autism Warriors) events require membership in the NJAW Facebook group. If you are the parent or caregiver of a child or adult with autism, you can request to join this group. If you are already a member, just click register to join an event.

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