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Amy Thompson
Jan 245 min read
Student Success: How Ma’Kayla Unlocked Communication and Progress at Connections
Read the inspiring story of Ma'Kayla and celebrate the many ways she is overcoming autism-related challenges


Amy Thompson
Dec 23, 20246 min read
Student Success: Deen Succeeds With Behavioral Therapy & a Determined Team
See how Deen succeeds at Connections with behavioral therapy and a determined team


Amy Thompson
Nov 20, 20245 min read
Student Success: Adelen Transforms from Isolation to Full-Throttle Engagement
When Adelen was born, her parents and two older brothers were delighted to welcome a little girl to complete their family. But as she...


Amy Thompson
Oct 28, 20243 min read
Student Success: How Mattieu Found Confidence and Connection
The uplifting story of Mattieu, a student who faced challenges related to autism and has thrived at Connections nonprofit school.


Amy Thompson
Sep 23, 20244 min read
Student Success: Brielle Connects and Grows
See how Brielle has connected and grown while attending Connections nonprofit school for students with autism.


Amy Thompson
Aug 20, 20244 min read
Student Success: Leaps and Bounds of Progress for Tristan
Tristan is a 15-year-old boy with a gift for drawing, a brilliant mind and a tender heart that he shows to those he trusts through big...


Amy Thompson
Jun 10, 20243 min read
Introducing New Board Member Augie Vulaj — A Passionate Advocate for Children and Community
Connections Education Center is delighted to welcome Augie Vulaj to our Board of Directors. Augie brings a wealth of experience in the...


Amy Thompson
May 21, 20244 min read
Student Spotlight: Zakeem's Journey From Nonverbal to Flourishing
Meet Zakeem, a remarkable young man who has transformed from a nonverbal, disconnected child to a thriving, engaged student.

Amy Thompson
Apr 17, 20243 min read
Student Spotlight: Unlocking Nico’s Remarkable Abilities
When Nico started Pre-K at his local elementary school, life and learning were hard for him. Like many children diagnosed with autism, he...


Amy Thompson
Apr 17, 20245 min read
What Makes the Connections Swim Program Essential & Effective?
Several years ago, a beloved Connections student named Alec tragically passed away from drowning at his home. To honor his life and...

Amy Thompson
Mar 20, 20242 min read
Welcome Chris Sikes, Our New Swim Instructor!
We are excited to welcome Chris Sikes to Connections! Chris joins us as a swim instructor and brings an extensive background of aquatics...

Amy Thompson
Mar 20, 20244 min read
Student Spotlight: Gabe’s Incredible Progress Opens the Door to Mainstream High School
“Your son is ready for mainstream school.” That’s the incredible news that Gabe's parents recently received from teachers at Connections,...

Amy Thompson
Feb 26, 20243 min read
Student Spotlight: See How Landon Went From Silence to Success
Read the inspiring story of a young boy who experienced regressive autism but is thriving at Connections Education Center.


Amy Thompson
Jan 23, 20245 min read
Student Spotlight: Maya Transforms Into a Peer Leader
“This school is a God-send,” says Tania, whose daughter Maya is a happy high schooler at Connections. Early in Maya’s life, Tania...


Amy Thompson
Dec 20, 20232 min read
Meet Our New Board Member — Tony Greene
We are delighted to announce a new addition to our Board of Directors for Connections Education Center — Anthony Greene, or Tony as we...
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