Families gathered for a fun-filled Spring Fest featuring an egg hunt, games, and a Paint-a-Pot fundraiser benefiting Autism New Jersey, with a special visit from Den’s Farm Friends.

Students learned about autism awareness and acceptance with School Social Worker Ms. Tapria, focusing on kindness, inclusion, and celebrating individual differences.

Byram Schools celebrate 20 years of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, raising over $30,000 for Autism New Jersey through staff fundraisers and school-wide support, building a community rooted in compassion and inclusion.

When Dr. Patrice Dawson talks about her son Spencer, she is full of pride. A former educator turned advocate, she is determined to show other parents that children with autism can thrive in ways they may never have imagined.

Herma S. Simmons Elementary brought students, staff, and community together for an Autism Acceptance Bubbles event celebrating belonging, connection, and individuality, with support from Autism New Jersey materials.

Through classroom innovation and district-wide initiatives, Dave Koenig brings autism acceptance to life for students, staff, and the broader school community.