Autism Advocacy

Children's Specialized Hospital
Autism Center of Excellence

Children’s Specialized Hospital prioritizes the well-being of all people. Through programs such as our Social Determinants of Health screening, Medical Legal Partnership, online autism resource library, and the Living Safely Online Center for Safety, we’re committed to supporting a community where everyone can thrive.

Social Equity

  • Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Screening
  • Medical Legal Partnership (LAMP): CSH Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development partnered with Legal Services of New Jersey to integrate lawyers into the health care team at CSH to identify and remedy legal issues to improve health outcomes of our patients.
  • Food Banks

Safety

Transition

Inclusion

  • Recreation Services
    • RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams provides an all-inclusive complex which has a playground and multiple other physical and cognitive environments which create and recognize everyone's right to fully participate in equitable play.
    • CSH Activity Connection includes recreation, sports, and social activities for children and teens with special health care needs. The programs provide opportunities to make new friends, participate in physical activities, and enjoy new experiences.

Patient Stories

  • “There are so many workshops, information resources, and people you can talk to at CSH,” said Katie. “The opportunities here are so valuable. CSH has done so much for our family; I never want Gracelyn to leave.”

    Gracelyn
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  • “I love ABA therapy! It helps to provide structure for AJ."

    AJ
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  • We started looking into therapy services and discovered Children’s Specialized Hospital, and I’m so glad we did.

    Jaxson
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Patient Stories

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