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Music for Autism Concert Delights Audience & Dianne Fraser Recognized with Spotlight Award
On Sunday, February 3rd, The Help Group once again hosted a Music for Autism concert at the Sherman Oaks campus, … Continued
A Heartwarming Afternoon with Music for Autism at The Help Group
In January, The Help Group kicked off the New Year with a Music for Autism concert at the Sherman Oaks … Continued
Advance LA’s Cooking Classes Bring Smiles and Skills to Young People
The Help Group’s Advance LA program offers so many amazing opportunities for teens and young adults with social and learning … Continued
Annual Holiday Carnival Brings Joy of the Season to Children and Families in Need
The holiday spirit was abound at The Help Group’s Sherman Oaks campus this season! On Saturday, December 14th, The Help … Continued
Help Group Choir Makes Spirits Bright With Uplifting Holiday Concert
On December 11, The Help Group hosted a spirited and uplifting holiday concert featuring students of The Help Group, to … Continued
Giving Tuesday Campaign Helps Give The Magic of Camp to Children With Autism & Other Special Needs
On Tuesday, December 3, The Help Group participated in Giving Tuesday – a global day of charitable giving at the … Continued
Help Group Students Celebrate Thanksgiving with Acts of Kindness
As is tradition, Help Group students celebrated Thanksgiving through caring acts of service. At The Help Group’s Sherman Oaks campus … Continued
Celebrating Halloween at The Help Group
On October 31st, Help Group students celebrated Halloween by dressing up in costumes, and trick-or-treating across the Sherman Oaks campus. … Continued
Summit 2019 Brings Together Leaders in The Field & Presents ‘Shining Star Award’ to Help Group Teacher
Summit 2019 Brings Together Leaders in The Field & Presents ‘Shining Star Award’ to Help Group Teacher On Friday, October … Continued
The Help Group Shows Support of National Spirit Day
On Thursday, October 17th, The Help Group wore purple in support of National Spirit Day! Several administrators, faculty, staff and … Continued
HelpLine Summer 2019
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The Help Group’s STEM³ Academy Robotics Team Takes Home Trophy
This September, The Help Group’s STEM³ Academy’s Robotics team won a championship trophy at the Southern California Regional Robotics Forum … Continued
The Help Group’s STEM³ Academy Featured in LA Times About Newest Campus in Irvine
With three campuses in Southern California, including a new facility in Irvine, STEM3 Academy is the only school in the … Continued
Helpline Summer 2019
The Help Group Opens Its Doors to Newest STEM3 Academy and The Learning Center in Irvine
This Monday, August 26th, The Help Group proudly cut the ribbon and officially opened its doors to STEM3 Academy and The Learning Center in Irvine. STEM3 Academy … Continued
“A Dream Come True” For Former Help Group Student
The Help Group is proud to announce that Emily Werman, a Help Group graduate and an accomplished tennis player who … Continued
The Help Group’s STEM³ Academy Hosts Thought-Provoking Panel Discussion at Children’s Hospital of Orange County
On Wednesday, July 17, The Help Group and STEM³ Academy hosted a panel discussion at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. … Continued
Celebrating Graduations At The Help Group
June marked the special rite of passage for several graduating students from The Help Group’s specialized day schools. Ceremonies took … Continued
Bolstering Science Learning and Social Skills Development with The Help Group – USC Occupational Science Initiative
Each year, prior to the start of a community-based science and social skills program, administrators from The Help Group, faculty … Continued
The Help Group’s Performing Arts Program Shines Bright With Productions of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’
On May 14th and 15th, students from The Help Group’s Village Glen and Bridgeport schools put on a delightful performance … Continued
The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy Spotlighted on Spectrum News
The Help Group Celebrates 10th Annual Festival of Arts Sponsored By Bear Givers
On May 18th, The Help Group once again presented Festival of Arts: A Celebration of Young Artists sponsored by Bear … Continued
The Help Group Launches Kaleidoscope – A Groundbreaking LGBTQ+ Support Program for Youth
The Help Group is excited to announce the launch of one of its newest programs—Kaleidoscope, serving LGBTQ+ children, adolescents, young … Continued
The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy To Open Third Campus in Orange County
This fall, The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy, the only K-12 school in the nation to provide STEM curriculum to students with social and … Continued
A Terrific Day for The Help Group’s Student Athletes at The 3rd Annual Special Olympics Unified Game Day at Harvard Westlake
On Friday, April 26, nearly eighty students from The Help Group’s Bridgeport School participated in the 3rd Annual Special Olympics … Continued
At The Help Group’s Bridgeport Vocational School – Students Thrive in ‘Restoration Station’ Class
At The Help Group’s Bridgeport Vocational School, an art and woodworking class is making unique and special wall hangings crafted … Continued
The Help Group Hosts Its 9th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair
The Help Group hosted its 9th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair on Sunday, April 7th at the Autism Center in Sherman Oaks. The … Continued
Autism Awareness Month at The Help Group
There’s so much happening at The Help Group in recognition of National Autism Awareness Month this April. On April 3rd, … Continued
Music for Autism Concert Kicks Off Autism Awareness Month at The Help Group
On April 3rd, The Help Group once again hosted a Music for Autism concert on the Sherman Oaks campus. Music … Continued
The Help Group’s Annual Summit View School Fundraiser “Comedy Show” With Sherri Shepherd and Guests – A Record-Breaking Success
On Sunday March 31st, The Help Group’s Summit View School hosted its annual fundraiser, which was an over-the-top success for … Continued
The Help Group’s Annual Teddy Bear Ball Honors Steve Stark – Hosted By Chris O’Dowd With Special Guest Appearance by Mindy Kaling
On March 19th, The Help Group hosted its 21st Annual Teddy Bear Ball at the Beverly Hilton Hotel International Ballroom … Continued
Bridgeport Student Featured in Statewide WorkAbility Newsletter
If you walk into the Walgreens in Van Nuys while Armando Aguilar is working, you are guaranteed to have an … Continued
The Help Group’s Village Glen Students Delighted By Music for Autism Concert
On Thursday, February 28th, The Help Group once again hosted a Music for Autism concert at the Autism Center on … Continued
Helpline Winter 2019
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The Help Group’s Early Education Students Celebrate Valentine’s Day
On Thursday, February 14th, students from The Help Group’s Early Education program – including Young Learners Preschool students and young … Continued
A Winning Day For The Help Group’s Bridgeport Students At The Buckley School
On Monday, February 28th, eighty students from The Help Group’s Bridgeport School and over seventy students from The Buckley School … Continued
Dan Zanes Brightens The Help Group With Fun and Interactive Concert
On Thursday, January 31st, Grammy Award-winning, beloved children’s musician Dan Zanes and his musical partner Claudia Eliaza performed an acoustic … Continued
Students Thrive in The Help Group’s Kids Like Me Programs
The Help Group’s Kids Like Me programs have so much to offer students with special needs and families in our … Continued
HelpLine Winter 2018
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The Help Group Choir Spreads Cheer With Holiday Concert
This holiday season, The Help Group Choir performed a wonderfully festive “Holiday Concert” on December 19th and 20th at the … Continued
The Help Group Brightens The Season For 1,100 children and Families At Its Annual Holiday Carnival
On Saturday, December 8th The Help Group hosted its Holiday Carnival to make the season extra bright for 1,100 children … Continued
The Help Group Celebrates Thanksgiving With Annual Feast
On Friday, November 16, The Help Group hosted an annual “Thanksgiving Feast” at the Sherman Oaks campus. Transition students from … Continued
The Help Group Celebrates Halloween With Annual Trick-Or-Treat Tradition
On Wednesday, October 31 at The Help Group’s Sherman Oaks campus, students donned their Halloween costumes and went from … Continued
Summit 2018 Brings Together Leaders In Their Field And Recognizes Sherri Shepherd
The Help Group’s 22nd annual Summit convened leading experts at the forefront of their fields in autism, ADHD and learning … Continued
Just One Week Left Until The Help Group’s Summit 2018
The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy’s 3rd Annual Very Special Innovation Fair Draws Big Crowd
The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy, the first school in the nation to provide a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) … Continued
Join Us This Weekend For The Help Group’s STEM3Academy’s 3rd Annual Very Special Innovation Fair!
The Help Group’s STEM3Academy is hosting its third annual Very Special Innovation Fair on Sunday, September 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the … Continued
Kicking off the School Year with a Music for Autism Concert
During the first week of the new school year, on Thursday, August 23, The Help Group hosted a Music for … Continued
Back To School At The Help Group
The Help Group schools are back in full swing! So much is happening already on the various Help Group school … Continued
STEM³ Academy Prepares Students For the Future
Since STEM³ Academy was established four years ago, the school has had a tremendous impact on the lives of its … Continued
Helpline Summer 2018
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The Help Group Celebrates Young Learners Preschool Graduation
On Friday August 3rd, The Help Group’s Young Learners Preschool Program held their 2018 graduation ceremony at the Autism Center … Continued
The Help Group Hosts Music For Autism For “A Disney Afternoon” Concert
On Sunday, July 15th The Help Group once again hosted Music For Autism for “A Disney Afternoon” concert at the … Continued
Summer Happenings At The Help Group
So much is happening at The Help Group this summer! Our Kids Like Me summer camp program is already in … Continued
HelpLetter Summer 2018
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Celebrating Graduations at The Help Group
June is such an exciting month for The Help Group! Students from our specialized day schools celebrated graduation ceremonies at … Continued
Help Group Students Celebrate End of School Year With Annual “Dayla” Dance
On May 31, The Help Group’s Sunrise School hosted their 7th annual “Dayla” – a year-end prom that takes place … Continued
The Help Group’s Festival Of Arts Sponsored By Bear Givers Features 170 Young Artists
On May 20, for the 9th consecutive year, The Help Group proudly presented Festival of Arts: A Celebration of Young … Continued
Summit View School Students Participate In Annual Musical Performance
At the end of each school year, The Help Group’s Summit View School’s performing arts program puts on a major … Continued
Prevalence of Autism in U.S. Shows Slight Uptick, CDC Reports
Here’s the most recent update on the prevalence rates of autism in the U.S., per the CDC. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/new-report-shows-slight-uptick-autism-prevalence-1.pdf”]
The Help Group Hosts Music For Autism Spring Concert
On April 15, dynamic vocalist and actress Holly Sedilllos performed once again for our popular Music For Autism concert series … Continued
The Help Group’s Advance LA Announces 2018 Conference: Thriving Through Transitions Featuring Experts Whose Research and Practice Support Young Adults with Special Needs
On Friday, May 18, 2018, the Advance LA Conference will take place at the American Jewish University and will feature … Continued
A Terrific Day For The Help Group’s Young Athletes At Mirman School
On March 23rd, nearly 100 Help Group students from Early Education programs in Culver City and Sherman Oaks participated in … Continued
Autism Awareness Month at The Help Group
There’s so much happening at The Help Group in recognition of National Autism Awareness Month this April. The Help Group … Continued
Looking For Employment Opportunities For Young Adults With Diverse Needs
A cornerstone of Advance LA’s mission is helping young adults with special needs achieve greater independence through meaningful employment. In … Continued
The Help Group To Host The 8th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair
The Help Group will be hosting its 8th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair on Sunday, April 8, 2018, from 11 a.m. to … Continued
Helpline Winter 2018
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STEM³ Academy’s Dr. Ellis Crasnow Gives Keynote Address At Employability Of People With Disabilities 2018 Conference at Shine Skills Center In Hong Kong
Dr. Ellis Crasnow, Director of The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy, was the keynote speaker at the Employability of People With Disabilities … Continued
The Help Group’s STEM³ Initiative Announces The First Nation-Wide STEM Challenge
The Help Group’s STEM³ initiative is proud to announce the first nation-wide STEM challenge for students in grades 6-12 with social, … Continued
“Make Spirits Bright” At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® And Give Back This Holiday Season
This holiday season, for the 15th year, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CBTL) will generously support The Help Group’s … Continued
Annual Holiday Carnival Brings Joy To Children and Families In Need
On Saturday, December 9, The Help Group hosted its Holiday Carnival to make the season extra bright for hundreds of … Continued
The Help Group’s Kids Like Me Program Offers Winter Holiday Camp
The Help Group’s Kids Like Me program will offer five fun-filled days of camp over the winter holiday for children and … Continued
VP of Programs At The Help Group Dr. Jason Bolton To Be Guest Speaker At CHADD San Fernando Valley ADHD Parent Support Group
The Help Group’s very own VP of Programs at The Help Group, Dr. Jason Bolton, will be the guest speaker … Continued
The Help Group Announces STEM3 Special Challenge for Students with Special Needs
The Challenge asks students with special needs in grades 6-12 to identify a STEM solution to a pressing issue faced … Continued
The Help Group and STEM3 Academy’s 2nd Annual Very Special Innovation Fair Draws Big Crowd
On Saturday, November 4, 2017, The Help Group and STEM3 Academy held its second annual Very Special Innovation Fair. Equal … Continued
The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy Will Host 2nd Annual ‘Very Special Innovation Fair’ On November 4th
The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy, the first school in the nation to provide a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) … Continued
The Help Group Celebrates Halloween With Annual Trick-Or-Treat Tradition
On Tuesday, October 31 at The Help Group’s Sherman Oaks campus, students from Village Glen, Bridgeport, and Sunrise schools all … Continued
Summit 2017 Brings Together Leaders in Their Field and Recognizes Raytheon Company
On Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, The Help Group’s Summit … Continued
2017 Summit: Featured Speakers and Program Highlights
In October, The Help Group presents its annual Summit – a cutting edge conference that features leading experts in basic … Continued
Helpline Summer 2017
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Hulu Volunteers Beautify The Culver City Campus
The Help Group was delighted to welcome volunteers from Hulu’s Give Back Program to our Culver City campus this summer. … Continued
Kids Like Me Summer Camps and Upcoming Afterschool Programs
The Help Group’s Kids Like Me camps provide a safe and enriching atmosphere for children with autism spectrum disorder and … Continued
STEM3 Academy: For Poets and Physicists
A few months ago, I met with Dr. Ellis Crasnow, the head of school at Stem3 Academy, for a tour … Continued