Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support

#MondayMotivation - After yesterday’s Family Fun Day we are filled with gratitude for the individuals with autism who teach us so much! #AutismAwarenessMonth

Join Dr. Cheryl George and Dr. Jessica Joseph, BCBA as they discuss various transitional services and how parents and educators can help teens and pre-teens gain lifelong skills and tools for success at noon tomorrow during Saint Joseph's University Unlimited Learning webinar. Registration closes tomorrow morning.

Meet David Werner ‘20, the moderator for Saint Joseph's University Unlimited Learning seminar on April 19. David will joins Saint Joseph’s University’s experts Jessica Joseph, Ph.D, BCBA, and Cheryl George, Ph.D. in discussing how parents and educators can help teens and pre-teens gain lifelong skills and tools for success. Register today by visiting https://www.sju.edu/unlimited-learning#autism

The Kinney Center is hiring a Registered Nurse to work at Camp Kinney this summer. This position requires at least 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience and will ensure the health and safety of all campers. Click on the link to learn more about the duties and responsibilities of this position. https://jobs.sju.edu/postings/18095

One week to go until the Kinney Center and Saint Joseph’s Academy of Food Marketing Neurodiversity in the Food Industry Training Series kicks off! Join us next week as we learn about the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce with industry expert Patrick Bardsley, Co-Founder and CEO of Spectrum Designs Foundation. Participants who attend all five sessions will be eligible to earn SHRM credits. Register today at kinneyautism.sju.edu/certificate

#HumpDayHope - Dr. Steven Bier founded Popcorn for the People to employ adults with autism, like his son Sam. Watch the video to see more about this equal pop-ortunity employer! Want to learn more about Popcorn for the People? Dr. Barbie Zimmerman-Bier will be speaking about effective communication at our Neurodiversity in the Food Industry Training Series on Thursday, May 6.

Did you know there are nearly 450,000 individuals with ASD between the ages of 16 and 24 in the United States? Dr. Jessica Joseph, BCBA, and Dr. Cheryl George will discuss why transitional services are imperative during this pivotal time as part of the Saint Joseph's University Unlimited Learning Series on Monday, April 19 at 12 PM. Register for FREE at https://www.sju.edu/unlimited-learning#autism

Tap the ‘Like’ button for Kelly Ryan, this week’s #SCHOLARSpotlight! Kelly is a junior Chemistry major and works in the Day Program and Saturday Sports and Skills program. In Kelly’s time at Kinney, her clients have shown tremendous growth. She is patient and is eager to learn new things and adapt to any situation. We look forward to calling her Dr. Ryan soon, as Kelly is the second student accepted in Thomas Jefferson’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College in partnership with Saint Joseph’s University!

#MondayMotivation - Every challenge is an opportunity for growth!

In honor of Autism Awareness Month the Kinney Center is celebrating our AMAZING families with an action packed, and COVID friendly outdoor event. Each two hour time slot includes a petting zoo, professional family photography, crafts, games, and snacks! kinneyautism.sju.edu/familyfun

Big News! Popcorn for the People is one of ten finalists out of 1600 companies for a $30,000 grant from the Knicks and Squarespace. These funds will help hire more workers from the Autism Community, but they need your help! The last part of the contest is to see which company can get the most retweets and likes by Monday, April 12. Go to the Twitter link below, scroll down till you see Popcorn for the People, and "retweet" & "like" Popcorn for the People.

Have you visited our new Kinney Swag Store? New items have entered the shop to help you show off your Kinney pride! Children’s sizes are available. Order now before the store closes on Thursday, April 15!

Earn a Neurodiversity at Work Certificate from the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support and the Saint Joseph’s Academy of Food Marketing. Each week, the Kinney Center’s team of credentialed staff will train on how to hire, manage, and support individuals with autism in the workplace alongside food industry experts. Visit kinneyautism.sju.edu/certificate for more. #BiteSizedLearning

#HumpDayHope - Patrick Bardsley founded Spectrum Designs Foundation to empower adults with autism to support themselves and do something they love. Watch this video to see how Spectrum Designs is leading the way for more companies to employ individuals with disabilities! Want to learn more about the benefits of having a neurodiverse workforce? Don’t miss Patrick’s speech at our Neurodiversity at Work Certification series. Register at kinneyautism.sju.edu/certificate

#MondayMotivation - Enjoy your winter break, Hawks! See you next semester!

Meet Maye-gan Brown, Kinney’s new Administrative Assistant! Maye-gan is a recent graduate from Muhlenberg College, and brings with her a passion for community building, and love of the written word. Give Maye-gan a welcome to the Kinney team by pressing the ‘Like’ button! kinneyautism.sju.edu/5questionswith

#MondayMotivation - Times are tough, but so are you!

Check out ASPIRE student Jaylen Dotson’s movie review of The Giant in the latest issue of The Hawk Newspaper

#MondayMotivation - You got this!

Oh what fun! The Adult Night Out Holiday Party is Friday, December 11 from 5 PM-8 PM. Watch Kinney transform into a Winter Wonderland and kick off the holiday season with fun activities, food, and more in a socially distanced setting. One week left to register: kinneyautism.sju.edu/adultsnightout

#HumpDayHope - Dr. Wendy Ross, director of the Center for Autism and Neurodiversity at Jefferson Health, calls video games a positive way to engage and empower people with autism. This winter, get a chance to be a Pro Gamer at the world’s first e-Sports campus!

Still looking for that perfect present for your loved one with autism? Click on the article to learn more about our favorite sensory-friendly items!

Every election is determined by the people who show up. - Larry Sabato

#MondayMotivation - Shine bright like a diamond!

December 2-6 when you use coupon code Kinney1010 at Louella, you will receive 10% off your purchase AND 10% will be donated to the Kinney Center. Support a local business. Impact the lives of individuals with autism. And WOW your friends and family with the perfect gifts! Offer valid online and in stores. https://louellastyle.com/collections/all

Did you know that $10,800 will provide a year-long scholarship for a high school student in financial need? Their journey to an independent future begins with a gift from you. Help us reach that goal! crowdfunding.sju.edu/kinney

Over the next decade, an estimated 707,000 to 1,116,000 teens will enter adulthood. This means aging out of school based autism services. To top it off, almost half of 25-year-olds with autism have never held a paying job. Services like the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support Bridge program are essential to ensure adults with autism are given the tools needed for their most independent and fulfilling futures. Their journey to an independent future begins with a gift from you.

It’s your last chance to register for the Adult Night Out Halloween Party tomorrow night. Attendees get to participate in activities such as touring the Kinney Haunted House, paint a pumpkin, and a spooky dance party! All attendees receive a goody bag at the end of the night. Enjoy a night of socially distanced fun with friends! kinneyautism.sju.edu/adultsnightout

#HumpDayHope - Our friends at Autism Speaks are making sure people of all abilities exercise their right to vote. Learn more -

The Kinney Center's Bridge Programming helps transitional aged youth with autism identify a path to independence based on ability and passion. For some, this may mean college, for others vocation, but for everyone, it means a future of dignity as contributing members to society. crowdfunding.sju.edu/kinney

The Kinney Center’s College Bridge program gave our son, Seamus, a unique opportunity after high school to refine the social and behavioral skills expected of college students. Navigating the campus at St. Joseph’s University, learning the practical aspects of getting to and attending a class, buying lunch in the (loud) student cafeteria, and having the many other everyday college experiences were invaluable for him. The way the Kinney Center staff tailored his program to hi...s strengths and needs was especially important, as was the emphasis on developing independence. We are happy to support the Kinney Center College Bridge program and believe this type of creative and individualized support was crucial in preparing Seamus for his first year at the University of Iowa. --Ted and Noreen Abel Help young adults like Seamus live their most independent lives by supporting the Kinney Center today! crowdfunding.sju.edu/kinney

#SCHOLARSpotlight - Make way for Tate Fryczynski! Tate is an ASPIRE Peer Mentor and helped create a seamless transition to virtual sessions for the individuals that he mentors. Outside of Kinney, you can find Tate participating in APEX or serving as team captain for the Phi Sigma Pi team in the Kinney 5K. He even made a cameo in our promotional run video. He is a true role model! Leave a comment below telling us your favorite thing about Tate:

Join us if you dare for a Halloween scare...Adult Night Out is back with a Halloween party on Friday, October 30 from 5-8 PM! Join us for a costume party, pumpkin painting, and more in the Kinney Haunted House. Masks and social distancing are mandatory. Capacity is limited, so save your spot today. Kinneyautism.sju.edu/adultsnightout

In this month’s #StaffSpotlight, we are featuring Senior Director of Operations, Abigayle Jayroe! In the Kinney Center, you will see Abby taking care of the finances, day-to-day activities, and event planning, but do you know what her favorite thing to do outside of Kinney is? Click on the link to find out! kinneyautism.sju.edu/5questionswith

#HumpDayHope - A little love goes a long way! Click on the link to read about how our friends at the Philadelphia Eagles forged a relationship with an Australian family affected by autism.

Spots are filling up quickly for the Kinney Center’s new, in-person Saturday Sports and Skills program! Spend five Saturdays with your Kinney friends in a safe and socially distanced setting. Secure your child’s spot today by visiting kinneyautism.sju.edu/saturdayskills