June 1, 2011 – The Gem Project, Inc. – We Captivate To Educate

By The Gem Project Staff
June 1, 2011

The Gem Project educates 150 youth about autism in 4 weeks at 5 different sites in Newark, NJ (PSA INCLUDED)

Video: The Gem Project PSA on autism was filmed by Brown70Films on April 17, 2011 on the Founder’s birthday. Background: April 2011, the Gem Project set out on a mission to educate at least 80 young children and adults about autism, through their interactive literacy program in one month. The lesson involved a reading from […]

By The Gem Project Staff
June 1, 2011

Autism rates are rising, possible reasons on why

Autism has become a growing public health concern with a sudden 57% increase in cases since 2002, according to the center of disease control. It is more than just a developmental disorder that is affecting young children throughout their adulthood. It is impeding the way those affected communicate and socially interact with others. It is […]