The latest stories and news from our classrooms, adult program and the Spectrum360 community.
One of the most important milestones in a child’s life is learning to use the toilet. Teaching this necessary skill is a somewhat trying time of trial and error for...
At Independence360, clients age 21 and over on the autism spectrum participate in lots of activities that help them to discover new hobbies, interests and potential employment opportunities. We actively...
UPDATED JANUARY 2023. With all the services, intervention plans, specialists and their acronyms (BCBA, LPC, LSW, LAC…we could go on…and on) that families may encounter on a daily basis, it...
Parenting is stressful for everyone but when you have a child with autism, that stress level can multiply quickly. If you have a child on the spectrum you are probably...
In response to the critical need for high-quality lifelong programming for individuals with autism, Spectrum360 has consistently expanded. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the incidence rate of...
Kaylynn D.’s summer was anything but dull! The 15-year-old Academy360 Lower School student and her family spent almost four weeks touring Europe; traveling through Berlin, Prague, Slovenia, Venice, Lake Lucerne...
PSO360 is the Parent-Staff Organization for Academy360 Upper and Lower Schools. Parents and staff come together to create enrichment events for all students across both campuses. When the organization rebranded...
For me, staying calm equals winning. When my son was younger, I could easily be close to tears before I even walked into an IEP meeting. Many of us know...
Every July I look forward to Academy360 Lower School’s middle school students and staff of returning to the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland, NJ. They visit as part of...
While our Extended School Year (ESY) program provides our students with continuity during the July, our schedule is a bit more relaxed and we vary the routine to take advantage...
As an undergraduate in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program at Bloomsburg University, my goal is to become a Speech Pathologist. My choice of major is a personal one. Growing...
For young adults on the spectrum, the opportunity to work with younger students is a great way to build confidence and self-esteem. Through Peer-to-Peer Tutoring offered by Academy360 Upper School’s...