Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey

Prevent Child Abuse – NJ is the New Jersey Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, a network of chapters in all 50 states. Our mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect, in all forms, for all New Jersey children. Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey is the only statewide non-profit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in all forms, for all New Jersey children.

103 Church Street, Suite 210


New Brunswick, NJ 08901

1-800-CHILDREN

www.preventchildabusenj.org

The National Alliance on Mental Illness NJ

(NAMI NJ)

NAMI Bergen County is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals who suffer from serious mental illnesses and their families. They work in coalition with the NAMI national organization, and NAMI NJ, its state affiliate.

Its mission is accomplished through support, education and advocacy activities on the national, state and local levels. On the state and local levels, they seek to partner with existing programs and agencies to help its community of families receive maximum benefit from services available.

www.namibergen.com

Gilda's Club:

The mission of Gilda’s Club is to create welcoming communities of free support for everyone living with cancer - men, women, teens and children - along with their families and friends. Its innovative program is an essential complement to medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities. 

~ Understanding Autism ~

IMAGINE waking up in a world where you have no way of communicating with the people   

around you.  How would you express that you’re scared, tired, hurt, hungry or need help?

·        1 in 94 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in NJ.

·        This year more children will be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined.

·        Caring for and meeting the needs of an individual with autism spectrum disorder can cost as much as $3.2 million during a lifetime.  Medical costs and behavioral therapies can cost more than $29,000 per individual per year.  Non-medical costs such as special education and child care can cost more than $38,000 per year.

Common Characteristics of Autism

Difficulty with Social Interactions

·        Little to no eye contact

·        Few initiations to interact with others

Difficulty with Communication

·        Delayed development of spoken language

·        Difficulty understanding body language and facial expressions

Unusual Behaviors

·        Inappropriate laughing or crying

·        Repetitive behavior such as hand flapping, rocking or spinning

Autism New Jersey is a non-profit agency providing information, support and advocacy,

family and professional education, and consultation to NJ’s autism community since 1965.