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Jan 10, 2024 Important Advancements in Children’s Services Pediatric Autism

Children’s Specialized Hospital is expanding and enhancing pediatric services throughout the region. In a series of recent expansions and improvements, Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), part of the Children’s Health Network of RWJBarnabas Health, has ...

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May 12, 2023 How a Child’s Brain Thinks Pediatric Autism

Dr. Tara Matthews, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician at Children’s Specialized Hospital, shares some thoughts on Tommy Marcketta’s journey and provides information on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Read More at CentralJersey.com CentralJerse ...

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Apr 18, 2023 This Hospital is Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month with Workshops and Programs Pediatric Autism

Children’s Specialized Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is joining experts and advocates to continue to call for the shift from ‘Awareness’ to ‘Acceptance’ this April during Autism Acceptance Month to foster change and inclusivity for the 1 in 35 ...

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Apr 12, 2023 Children’s Specialized Hospital Recognizes Autism Acceptance Month to Foster Change and Inclusivity for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Pediatric Autism

Community Programming is Available Throughout the Year to Support Children and Families Across the State New Brunswick, NJ (April 13, 2023) – Children’s Specialized Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is joining experts and advocates to continue to ...

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Oct 21, 2022 Hospital Communities Helped This Family Navigate a New Diagnosis Pediatric Autism

When Anthony Victoria-Garcia was about a year old, he had a few words in his vocabulary, but in general, this development was delayed. His mother, Yaquelin Garcia, was growing concerned. Her primary care provider was not worried but referred them to a ...

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Jul 21, 2021 Challenges for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder on Return to in-person Learning Pediatric Autism

Dr. Malia Beckwith on the potential obstacles of a return to in-person learning. Dr. Malia Beckwith, Section Chief for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Children’s Specialized Hospital, explained that a core part of autism spectrum disorder is ...

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Jul 16, 2021 Mom’s Letter In Appreciation of the SNAP Program Pediatric Autism

Saint Barnabas Medical Center, in Livingston, NJ, recently received a well-deserved, heartfelt letter from a mom in appreciation of our Special Needs Ambassador Program (SNAP) and Bonnie Sacks, RN, BSN, MAS, Clinical Director of Pediatrics and Child Life ...

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Apr 27, 2021 Children’s Specialized Hospital Launches Unique Programs addressing Severe Behavior and Severe Feeding Problems in Children with Autism Pediatric Autism

Intensive and highly specialized services to be offered at new Somerset location New Brunswick, NJ – Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is proud to announce two new groundbreaking programs for children in New Jersey– the ...

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Apr 13, 2021 Autism Acceptance Month: Creating a More Inclusive Future Pediatric Autism

Autism Awarenes Month has been celebrated every April since 1970, and the need for this recognition has never been more pressing – especially in New Jersey, where, according to the CDC, 1 in 32 children (3.1%) is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ...

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