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Events
Family and sensory-friendly events from the minds behind Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure.
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Sensory-Friendly Holiday Event
April 3, 2025
Ronkonkoma Gingerbread House will be opening up a special sensory-friendly daytime viewing.
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Columbus Day Parade 2019 Recap Video
April 3, 2025
View the 2019 Gersh Academy NYC Columbus Day Parade recap video here!
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Join us in the Columbus Day Parade
April 3, 2025
Gersh Academy returns to the Columbus Day Parade in NYC – Monday, October 14 2019.
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Official Autism Day T-Shirts AVAILABLE NOW!
April 2, 2025
Get your official Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure T-Shirts and show off your spirit right in time for Autism Awareness Month!
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Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure – May 8th
April 2, 2025
CEF and Gersh Academy return to bring you the sensory-friendly event people can’t stop talking about
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Longine Masters at Nassau Coliseum
April 2, 2025
Longine Masters is partnering with Gersh Academy to support Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure
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Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure – May 3rd 2018
April 2, 2025
A sensory friendly event for individuals on the autism spectrum, their teachers, families, and friends.
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Swim Team Screening at Gersh Academy
March 28, 2025
Gersh Academy is hosting a screening of the award-winning new documentary film Swim Team.
Jose M.
As a parent of an autistic child, I can say that the care and dedication that teachers and staff give to their students is immeasurable. You can see it in the way my son looks forward to going to school every day, and in the growth and progress he has continuously shown throughout the years. Gersh really knows not only how to educate autistic children, but also acknowledge the personalities of each child, and embraces all facets of the student, showing and providing great care, patience, support and understanding for students and their families.
Brit A.
Every child needs only one person to believe in him. In Gersh, the entire team believes. They will find that one spark through positive reinforcement and this child will have confidence. My daughter entered Gersh when she was 10 years old. She did not know how to read. She now reads chapter books.
Jane R.
“Our daughter did not want to go school before Gersh, she was absent a lot. Within the first few months she developed a nice feeling of trust with the staff where she was very willing to go to school. They don’t reprimand or use a reward system they are all just warm and understanding which is what she needs and I think every child needs. Intellectually I see her flourishing because she is much less anxious so she’s able to concentrate better. We feel very fortunate to have found a nice safe, warm, inviting atmosphere for our daughter.”
Anthony M.
“At Gersh we feel like we are among family, like we are at home. We know that our son is comfortable, it is a very nurturing place. Academically he is flourishing and socially he is much more outgoing; more comfortable in his own skin and his surroundings. Since coming to Gersh he is more verbal. He used to give us one word answers and now he tells us what’s going on.”
Donna B.
“The teachers are great, they are able to customize the lessons towards the students strengths. There’s nothing better than seeing the excitement in the air, the smiles, creativeness and teamwork. Gersh gives the gift that keeps giving, “ENDLESS ADVENTURES.”
Jose R.
“You guys rock! I can’t imagine my son attending any other school. Thank you for everything” – Jose R.