This interactive after-school program will offer children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from ages 3 up to 13 years old, with social skills development through the arts. The program involves the participation of students’ parents to learn skills taught and then to reinforce them at home and in their communities. Students will explore various visual art forms in an interactive small group setting.

#LearningFridays 📚 Annual goals are a big part of every IEP. But do you know how they connect to your child's progress? Learn more in this week's Understanding Annual Goals Spec. Ed. Fact Sheet. 

Did you know that an estimated 3-5 million LGBTQIA+ Individuals report having a disability? Did you know there is a prevalence and overlap between Neurodivergence and LGBTQIA+ identities ? Would you like to learn more about the Intersection of Identities and ways in which you can support individuals living in this unique intersection?  

This interactive after-school program will offer children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from ages 3 up to 13 years old, with social skills development through the arts. The program involves the participation of students’ parents to learn skills taught and then to reinforce them at home and in their communities. Students will explore various visual art forms in an interactive small group setting.

#LearningFridays 📚 Between school schedules, appointments, and daily responsibilities, it's easy to forget important details. A little organization can make a big difference. 

The Autism Initiative is inviting a small group of its participant families to a field trip to the INTREPID MUSEUM in Manhattan, Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Metropolitan Parent Center's NYC Youth Panel Summer 2026 is led by young adults with disabilities who will share, in their own words, what it means to be a young person with a disability in today's world. Panelists will reflect on their experiences after leaving high school, navigating education, employment, independence, self-advocacy, relationships, and community life, while discussing both the opportunities and challenges they encounter. 

This interactive after-school program will offer children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from ages 3 up to 13 years old, with social skills development through the arts. The program involves the participation of students’ parents to learn skills taught and then to reinforce them at home and in their communities. Students will explore various visual art forms in an interactive small group setting.