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May

22

Pro Tips: Learning to accept “no”

Teaching children to accept the word “no” can be tough.  Nevertheless, it’s something that every child must learn to accept. They may not be happy, but with the following strategies, they can begin to handle disappointment without engaging in challenging behaviors.

May

22

Aaron and Alijah’s Story

Nearly 20 years ago, the Morris family’s 3-year-old sons Aaron and Alijah started receiving services from The Summit Center. The family moved from Albany to Western New York and began searching for schools that practiced applied behavioral analysis (ABA). They learned more about Summit’s programs after meeting CEO Stephen Anderson and decided to enroll their sons shortly afterward.

May

17

Starting a new career

After four years of participating in P.A.C.E. (Prevocational and Community Experience), Chris obtained his first job with Chartwells Dining Services.

May

10

Keenan’s Story

"Keenan was diagnosed with autism at around 18 months after my husband and I noticed some repetitive type behaviors, some delayed speech, and difficulty with eye contact. As parents of a black boy, we were cautious about the potential of a disability diagnosis and how that might impact his life experiences and well-being."

Apr

20

April Newsletter

Read more about the CEO succession plan, how Summit is celebrating Autism Acceptance Month, and more in this month's newsletter!

Apr

20

Interviewing Zach, development and marketing intern and supported employment client

Zach Guth is a client in Summit’s supported employment program and an intern in the development and marketing department. He shared his thoughts on what it means to have autism spectrum disorder.

News List

Pro Tips: Learning to accept “no”

Aaron and Alijah’s Story

Starting a new career

Keenan’s Story

April Newsletter

Interviewing Zach, development and marketing intern and supported employment client