November 2021
Special Needs Vaccine Clinic Relaunches
Autism New Jersey together with Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ) Community Health Center is pleased to announce the re-launch of their special needs vaccine clinic. 
Through this partnership, we’re working to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine to those individuals with autism or I/DD who may need special accommodations to receive their 1st, 2nd or booster doses. Learn more>>
Case Management 101
A Guide for Parents
Parents of children with autism can sometimes find themselves feeling overwhelmed with the number of people they meet and need to keep track of. While parents come to learn the right point person for a particular topic over time and through experience, it can be helpful to have it all written out and available up-front. Our guide can help>>
2022 Individual Insurance Open Enrollment
The enrollment period for individual insurance plans is open from
 November 1 to January 31.
Do you need a health plan that covers your child’s autism treatment? Are you considering changing the plan you currently have?

Individual insurance plans issued in New Jersey must follow state mandates, including Health Benefits Coverage for Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Learn more>>
You Didn't Miss Out!
Access Our 39th Annual Conference On-Demand Until 1/19/2022
Autism Awareness: Shaping the Future
Mark your calendar! Registration to be an Ambassador opens in December.
For more than 20 years, Autism New Jersey’s cornerstone autism awareness campaign, the Ambassador Program, has had a significant impact on increasing the understanding and acceptance of autism in New Jersey.

Support the program! Learn how you can get involved and become a sponsor>>
Fall is Workplace Giving Season
Funds raised through private and public employee giving campaigns are an important ongoing stream of support that helps our work on behalf of those with autism in New Jersey.

Autism New Jersey is one of more than 800 charities participating in the New Jersey State Employee Charitable Campaign. Learn more>>
Research Participants Needed
The following research studies are recruiting participants:
Language & Autism: What’s the Connection?
Princeton University researchers invite you to participate in a research study.

Study on Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Rowan University invites adults to participate in a study about thinking styles, feelings, and health.
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Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving!

Your Friends at Autism New Jersey