Your Roadmap to Support: A Parent’s Guide to SSI, DDD, and the Disability Safety Net

Dr. Jennifer Cope, a pediatric neurologist with 25 years of experience, opened the Cope Center for Autism in March 2025 to support the autism community in Northern New Jersey with evaluations, information, and programs. We’re located at 579 Franklin Turnpike in Ridgewood. Our medical staff provides autism assessments for children up to age 21, using…

So many great things at Unwind in December and January! 🌟 Unwind After-School Program Update Unwind has had a busy and exciting month! Our tweens and teens continue to build friendships, confidence, and independence through fun, structured activities. 💻 Coding & Robotics We launched our new partnership with The Skool of Code, where students explored animation,…

by Melina DosSantos-Falquez, MA, BCBA For autistic tweens and teens, learning does not stop when the school day ends, and it does not only happen in classrooms or therapy rooms. Many of the most meaningful opportunities for growth occur during everyday enrichment activities: games, creative projects, movement, group challenges, and shared interests often found in…

by Laura McKenna The holidays and the Winter Break can be challenging for many children with autism. Managing the long break from school routines, crowded family functions, and high social expectations is not easy for them. If the child is unhappy, so are the parents. Events might not go exactly as planned. The best present…

by Melina DosSantos-Falquez We are incredibly grateful for the kind words families continue to share about Unwind. Every review reflects what matters most to us: connection, belonging, and growth happening in ways that feel natural and joyful.  Thank you for trusting us with your tweens and teens, for traveling near and far, and for being part…

By Amy Zembriski, Owner, Speech Therapy Connections