Ocean County Library YouTube Videos Preserve Autism Resources Fair Programs

TOMS RIVER – Whether you missed the education-oriented presentations during the Ocean County Library’s 2024 Autism Resources Fair, wish to see them again, or would like to revisit seminars from past Fairs, you can see them and related videos on the OCL YouTube channel.

The April 13 Fair in the OCL Toms River Branch drew an estimated 250 people, mainly from Ocean, Monmouth, Burlington, Atlantic and Camden Counties. An information-based Autism Resources Fair will take place Saturday, October 19 in the Library’s Little Egg Harbor Branch.

The playlist features Autism Resources Fair presentations and promotional videos dating back to 2020. New additions are this year’s programs regarding New Jersey special education laws with attorney Andrew Meltzer, out-of-district school placement with ASAH Executive Director John Mulholland, and individualized education plans with Peg Kinsell of SPAN Advocacy Network.

Archival videos cover ABA therapy, the Developmental Model of autism care, emergency preparation, the SCALE program offered by the Rutgers Center for Autism Services, resources provided by Children’s Specialized Hospital, discussions of mental health and the impacts of divorce by attorney Lawrence R. Jones, and the 2023 Keynote by Paul Aronsohn, New Jersey Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families.

The list also includes a virtual tour of the Sensory Space in the OCL Toms River Branch, crafting instructions, service dog tutorials, and entertaining sessions with Britini D’Angelo and music therapist Mr. Bobby.   

For a compendium of autism-related resources, events, social stories, sensory-friendly educational and recreational facilities and more, visit https://www.theoceancountylibrary.org/autism.