Kinney Autism & Support

Camp Kinney Talent Show Honors Wawa for donating $1 million

On the last day of Camp Kinney 2018, 98 campers ranging from age 2 to 30, and their SCHOLARS put on a talent show. Family and friends joined in celebrating a summer spent learning and growing together. This year's performance also honored Wawa, who has generously donated over $1 million in support of Kinney Center programing over the past 6 years.

Talent show at Camp Kinney

On the last day of Camp Kinney 2018, 98 campers ranging from age 2 to 30, and their SCHOLARS put on a talent show. Family and friends joined in celebrating a summer spent learning and growing together. This year's performance also honored Wawa, who has generously donated over $1 million in support of Kinney Center programming over the past 6 years. Watch coverage of the event below:

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Kinney Autism & Support

The Journey to Becoming a BCBA

The path to becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) can be a long one and requires lots of dedication. Aspiring BCBAs must complete Graduate Level coursework in Behavior Analysis, complete 2,000 hours of supervised fieldwork, pass the BCBA exam, and become licensed in the state that they wish to practice in. Later this year, three of our Graduate Assistants will take the final steps in this process and sit for their exam. Clare Peropat '20, '22 (M.S.) started her training when she worked at the Kinney Center as a SCHOLAR and now shares her story as she looks back at her time at the Kinney Center. 

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Kinney Autism & Support

Reasons to Become a Kinney SCHOLAR

From leadership roles to appreciation events, there are many reasons to become a SCHOLAR. Megan Armbruster gives her reasons why she loves her job as a Kinney SCHOLAR! 

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Finding and Obtaining Employment for Neurodiverse Individuals

Securing and retaining a job are some of the biggest hurdles facing individuals on the spectrum today; employment rates are estimated to be around 20% (Austin and Pisano, 2017). However, did you know that roughly 81% ASPIRE graduates have secured employment after leaving SJU? Read on for some tips that neurodivergent candidates can employ to obtain employment.