Education & Special Education

POAC Autism Services, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is making a difference today for every child with autism in our state. Each year we provide hundreds of events for the autism community including: training for parents and educators; recreational and support services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families; and training for police and first responders which is saving the lives of children with autism throughout the state. POAC funded the first statewide program for the early detection of and intervention for children with autism. We address, support, and promote legislative issues that affect those with autism and their families. Additionally, POAC sits on the NJ Governor’s Council on Autism and together we have supported and directed millions of research dollars.  

SPAN’s vision is that all families will have the resources and support they need to ensure that their children become fully participating and contributing members of our communities and society.

Our mission is to empower and support families and, inform and involve professionals interested in the healthy development and education of children and youth.

Children’s Specialized Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges – from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to a full scope of developmental, behavioral, and mental health concerns. At 15 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective so each child can reach their full potential.