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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

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, 2018, The Help Group’s Sunrise School hosted their 7th annual “Dayla” – a year-end prom that takes … 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

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

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 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

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

Celebrating Culmination Ceremonies and High School Graduations at The Help Group

Students from The Help Group’s specialized schools celebrated culminating ceremonies and graduations at each of its six campuses this June. … Continued

The Added Benefits of the Performing Arts at Summit View School

The 2016-17 Summit View School performing arts program culminated with a year-end production of “Shrek” at the Valley Glen campus. … Continued

Help Group Student Theater Ensemble Brings to Life the Magic of OZ

The Help Group’s annual performing arts program capped off the school year with the classic musical, ‘OZ’, directed and adapted … Continued

The Help Group’s Festival of Arts Sponsored by Bear Givers Features 150 Young Artists

On Sunday, May 21, The Help Group was proud to present Festival of Arts: A Celebration of Young Artists sponsored … Continued

Help Group Students take part in Special Olympics Track and Field Game Day

More than 80 Help Group elementary, middle and high school students participated in the 2nd annual Southern California Special Olympics … Continued

The Help Group Hosts Music for Autism Spring Concert

Back by popular demand, dynamic vocalist, Diane Fraser, made her fifth guest appearance on April 23 at the 2017 Music … Continued

Our Thanks to NBC4 Southern California for their support The Help Group’s Autism Efforts

In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, NBC4 Southern California is spotlighting The Help Group’s “Learn the Fact and Early signs … Continued

Marking National Autism Awareness Month with The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and Gelson’s Markets

In recognition of National Autism Awareness Month this April, The Help Group has once again launched its annual “Learn the … Continued

A Winning Day for The Help Group’s Young Athletes

More than 70 students from The Help Group’s Early Education programs participated in the 3rd annual Special Olympics Young Athletes … Continued

The Help Group’s Annual Teddy Bear Ball Honors Mark Greenberg, President & Chief Executive Officer Of Epix  

The Help Group hosted its 19th Annual Teddy Bear Ball to benefit children with autism and other special needs and … Continued

Paws and Pals to be highlighted on premiere episode of “Cesar Millan’s Dog Nation”

The Help Group’s Paws and Pals for Kids with Autism program will be highlighted on the premiere episode of “Cesar … Continued

STEM³ is Internationally Recognized

A Netherlands public broadcast media company, BNNVARA recently highlighted STEM³ Academy. Coverage from their visit recognized the school’s unique curriculum … Continued

Helpline Winter 2017

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“Knights Day” at Village Glen

  The second annual “Knights Day” was celebrated today at The Help Group’s Village Glen School in Sherman Oaks, Calif. … Continued

Q & A with Sue Anne Kaples: Principal of The Help Group’s Sunrise School

The Help Group’s Sunrise School has a successful job vocational program that recently expanded to a garden learning experience for … Continued

Children Perform at Festive Holiday Concert

    Donning their most festive red and green garb, the children of The Help Group performed at the annual … Continued

Students Participate in “Aladdin” and “Grease” Musicals

The Help Group’s Village Glen School, Bridgeport School and Summit View West School put on two productions this year, “Aladdin” on Nov. … Continued

Help Group Students Give to Those in Need

The Help Group’s Bridgeport Vocational Education Center continued with its annual tradition of giving back to the community at LA … Continued

The Help Group Hosts Music for Autism Concert

Recently appearing in the live concert adaptations of Aladdin and The Little Mermaid, the talented vocalist and actress Holly Sedillos, … Continued

Kids With Autism Find Path to Success at STEM-Focused School

LOS ANGELES—At 8:50 on a warm morning in October, a group of high school seniors paint long strips of canvas … Continued

Help Group Students Participate in Special Olympics at Campbell Hall for Second Consecutive Year

For the second consecutive year The Help Group was so pleased to team up with Campbell Hall School and Special … Continued

Opening Night for Art Exhibit inside/out

Help Group students and their families, along with Los Angeles art-goers gathered at the opening night reception of the inside/out … Continued

inside/out Photo Exhibition to Feature Village Glen School Students

  The photography and portraits of more than 20 young artists with autism and other special needs from The Help … Continued

The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy Builds on Initial Success by Launching Elementary School Program for 2016-2017 Academic Year

The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy, the first school of its kind to provide a robust STEM curriculum to young people … Continued

HelpLetter Spring 2016

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Advance LA’s 2016 Day for Young Adults

  More than 70 young adults attended the Advance LA’s 2016 Day for Young Adults, a one-of-a-kind event designed specifically … Continued

HelpLine Summer 2016

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One of Southern California’s largest radio stations highlights The Help Group

Thousands of listeners tuned in as, 104.3 Myfm and Valentine in the Morning Show, highlighted The Help Group last Friday, … Continued

The Help Group Celebrates Autism Awareness Month with Art Show Featuring the Designs of Young Artists

  The Help Group is proud to present Festival of Arts: A Celebration of Young Artists sponsored by the New … Continued

The Help Group to Mark National Autism Awareness Month

The Help Group is pleased to launch its annual Autism Awareness Campaign this month in partnership with longtime supporters The … Continued

The Help Group and The Miracle Project Invite You on a Journey to Dance Island

Culmination of sixth-month program showcases original musical production developed and written for, by, and with students with special needs LOS … Continued

The Help Group-USC Occupational Science Initiative introduces new program

The Help Group – USC Occupational Science Initiative has announced its next project to develop opportunities for advancing community-based social … Continued

How this STEM school is shattering stereotypes

  At STEM3 Academy, sticking to the norm doesn’t work. In fact, the school was launched to do just the … Continued

The Help Group Debuts Illuminate Conference

The Help Group is proud to launch its inaugural Illuminate Conference on February 26th at California State University, Northridge. The … Continued

STEM School Focuses on Students With ASD

New California high school aims to build science, technology, engineering and math skills of students on the autism spectrum. By … Continued

HelpLine Winter 2015

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First STEM High School for Students with Social and Learning Differences Expands to Grades Six Through 12

The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy Model Proves Successful; Expands to Meet Demand   This coming January 2016, STEM3 Academy, a … Continued

Watch How Silverlining is Providing Vocational Skills Training to Young Adults with Special Needs

Recognizing the pressing need for students with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and other challenges to develop vocational experience and … Continued

West Coast Launch of “ADHD: An Overview of What You Need to Know” by Dr. Stephen Hinshaw

International expert on ADHD, Dr. Stephen Hinshaw will be presenting a keynote address for the west coast launch of his … Continued

The Help Group Opens Nation’s First STEM High School for Students with Social and Learning Differences

STEM3 Academy, a new innovative high school that’s the first of its kind in the country, is now open serving … Continued

Celebrating the Athletic Accomplishments of Help Group students at Special Olympics World Games

Twelve of The Help Group’s students were invited to participate in special pre-game events sponsored by Toys R Us “My … Continued

Leading the Way in Education: The Help Group to Open its 10th School This Summer

The Help Group is pleased to announce the opening of its newest school, STEM3 Academy, at its Valley Glen Campus. … Continued

Telemundo Highlights Help Group Student Edward La Porta

KVEA clip translation:   In the midst of a great celebration dozens of students with autism and learning challenges graduated … Continued

The Help Group’s Festival of Arts Sponsored by Bear Givers Features 180 Young Artists

On Sunday, May 31, The Help Group was proud to present Festival of Arts: A Celebration of Young Artists sponsored … Continued

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