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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,…

The Cope Center for Autism: What Makes Us Special? The Cope Center for Autism is an innovative, comprehensive support system for the autistic community. We are unique in so many ways. If your child isn’t meeting milestones for speech or developing like other kids, you don’t want to wait a year for a doctor’s appointment. You want…

One in 31 children in the United States has been diagnosed with autism, according to the CDC. There are simply not enough medical practices to meet the needs of this growing community, so some families report waits of two or three years to get an evaluation. Yet, an early diagnosis is critical for many reasons. An…

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…

Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Jennifer Cope, talks about the new COPE Center for Autism on CAPE Chat. The BCSS CAPE Resource Center serves as a hub for educators, community members, and individuals living and working in and around Bergen County to locate services and resources for those with developmental and other disabilities. They offer resource coordination…

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…