In recognition of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in April, Devereux is celebrating the differences of children, adolescents and adults with autism, and promoting inclusion for these individuals in all aspects of community life.

Devereux New Jersey and Devereux Pocono are welcoming new members to their Advisory Boards. Genevieve Kumapley, Pharm.D., BCOP, was recently elected to Devereux New Jersey’s Advisory Board, and Evon Peet, Ph.D., and Emily O’Malley, B.S., were elected to Devereux Pocono’s Advisory Board.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is celebrating the many remarkable achievements of youth and adults with developmental disabilities, highlighting the importance of helping these individuals lead productive and fulfilling lives.

At Devereux, our mission-minded team members are committed to helping the children, adolescents and adults in their care live their best possible lives. Recently, Devereux Senior Vice President of People Operations, Mike Ernst, SHRM-SCP, witnessed our team members’ compassion in action.

The Devereux Center for Resilient Children has launched a new online learning course, titled “Building Your Bounce: Promoting Adult Resilience.” This self-paced course is designed to help teachers and other child-serving professionals who educate, and care for, young children (birth through preschool) discover ways to nurture their resilience and manage stress more effectively.

An article written by Devereux National Director of Family Engagement Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM, was recently featured in Autism Spectrum News. In the article – “Awareness and acceptance: 10 things I wish everyone understood about autism” – Kelly reflects on her family’s experiences over the past 20 years since her daughter, Annie, was diagnosed with autism. She also shares a few things she wishes everyone knew about autism and how to offer support.

Devereux recently hosted an intimate concert – “Sunday Jazz with Wynton Marsalis” – at the home of Devereux New York family member Merritt Lutz, who also serves on the Devereux New York City Advisory Board, to raise critical funds for the organization’s music therapy program.

Listen to the latest episode of the Devereux Center for Effective Schools’ podcast featuring Erika McDowell, Ed.D., who shares tips on implementing inclusive Multi-Tiered Systems of Support practices for students. Dr. McDowell, founder of Inspired Minds Collide, also encourages listeners to be well and thrive. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music/Audible.