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One student’s vision to put together a school-wide production of the Lion King is coming true thanks to the dedication of staff at Gersh Academy West Hempstead.

We’re committed to making April not only “Autism Awareness Month” but a month of acceptance and understanding.

Explore how Gersh Academy has been leading the charge towards a more successful teaching model for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Kevin Gersh authors an article featured in Autism Parenting Magazine that explores the many benefits of sending children to a specialized school for autism, and how it can differ from other environments.

At this time, our West Hempstead campus will remain open for in-person classes and your children will continue to be transported to West Hempstead through the Office of Pupil Transportation.

Introducing a ground-breaking program built to combat distance learning related regression.

It’s a well-known fact that having a pet, or spending time with an animal, can have numerous benefits on a person’s mental and physical well-being. Explore how animals benefit individuals on the spectrum specifically.

As this pandemic continues, as a parent, you likely feel like you’re on an island with your child. Here are some tips from our teachers on how best to support your child during this time.

Learn how to tune in to the social and emotional needs of our children and ourselves, and come out of this with strong bonds and enhanced resilience.

Learn how teachers and parents have been reporting higher engagement and success in online learning than they previously thought.