Autism New Jersey, Inc.
The Power of Connection
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Information Services
Via our Information Services we provide referrals and service navigation assistance through our Helpline (800.4.AUTISM) and website (www.autismnj.org) for thousands of parents and professionals
Our toll free Helpline -- 800.4.AUTISM – assists thousands annually. Our website -- www.autismnj.org -- offers referrals, resources, articles and information.
Our skilled, compassionate staff specialists offer information regarding autism, evidence-based and alternative practices, and service navigation. Additionally, we offer referral lists of service providers, a variety of publications, highly individualized advocacy services.
Education and Training
Via our Education and Training program we share clinical expertise through regional trainings and statewide conferences.
We offer trainings in autism, evidence-based practices, and service navigation for parents as well as public and private professionals.
Our Annual Conference is held every October offers more workshops and exhibitors covering the full age range and needs of people with autism. 1,000+ parents and professionals attend the event.
Public Policy
Via our Public Policy efforts, we serve as the collective voice for the community through public policy initiatives in collaboration with the Legislature and the state departments that serve the autism community. Autism New Jersey has a long history of working with the Legislature, Governor’s Office and State Departments.
Our current policy initiatives include:
Funding: Autism New Jersey leads advocacy efforts to increase the availability of funding of services for children and adults with autism. We work closely with advocates, service providers, insurance carriers, and state officials to ensure that medically necessary behavioral services are available to those in need.
Severe Challenging Behavior: Autism New Jersey is acutely aware of the service gap that exists for children and adults who experience challenging behavior. We are strongly advocating for a statewide adoption of an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment approach, an increase in existing program capacity, and helping families every step of the way.
Workforce Development: Autism New Jersey believes that the autism community should be served by qualified, competent, and fairly reimbursed Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and behavior analysts. We are strongly advocating for a living wage for DSPs and advancing state recognition for Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
Awareness
Our Awareness program helps build community acceptance through our successful autism ambassador campaign and community outreach.
Our Autism Ambassador Program during National Autism Awareness Month (each April) provides kits full of ideas, templates, activities and resources. The campaign promotes awareness, sensitivity, and action in local communities. Each year, approximately 1,000 volunteers participate. Free awareness supplies and materials are also distributed free of charge to schools and communities throughout the state.
We regularly field Media Requests from outlets including: NBC, Bloomberg Radio, Star Ledger, NJ Biz magazine, and Asbury Park Press.
Where we work
External reviews
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Autism New Jersey, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 01/30/2024
Ms. Kristie Sells
AIG Private Client Group
Term: 2023 - 2024
Thomas Curtin
McElroy, Detsch, Mulvaney, & Carpenter, LLP
James Paone
Davison, Eastman, Muñoz, Paone, P.A.
Maria Leary
The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at Rutgers RWJMS
Arthur Corwin
Railroad Construction Company, Inc.
Patricia Morgan
JerseyCAN
Angela Scheck
New Jersey Bar Association
Paul Cash
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Sandra LoPiccolo
Bedtime Math Foundation
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes