June is such an exciting month for The Help Group!  Students from our specialized day schools celebrated graduation ceremonies at … Continued

On May 31, 2018, The Help Group’s Sunrise School hosted their 7th annual “Dayla” – a year-end prom that takes … Continued

On May 20, for the 9th consecutive year, The Help Group proudly presented Festival of Arts: A Celebration of Young … Continued

At the end of each school year, The Help Group’s Summit View School’s performing arts program puts on a major … Continued

Here’s the most recent update on the prevalence rates of autism in the U.S., per the CDC. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.thehelpgroup.org/assets/new-report-shows-slight-uptick-autism-prevalence-1.pdf”]

On April 15, dynamic vocalist and actress Holly Sedilllos performed once again for our popular Music For Autism concert series … Continued

On Friday, May 18, 2018, the Advance LA Conference will take place at the American Jewish University and will feature … Continued

On March 23rd, nearly 100 Help Group students from Early Education programs in Culver City and Sherman Oaks participated in … Continued

There’s so much happening at The Help Group in recognition of National Autism Awareness Month this April. The Help Group … Continued

A cornerstone of Advance LA’s mission is helping young adults with special needs achieve greater independence through meaningful employment. In … Continued

The Help Group will be hosting its 8th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair on Sunday, April 8, 2018, from 11 a.m. to … Continued

Dr. Ellis Crasnow, Director of The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy, was the keynote speaker at the Employability of People With Disabilities … Continued

The Help Group’s STEM³ initiative is proud to announce the first nation-wide STEM challenge for students in grades 6-12 with social, … Continued

This holiday season, for the 15th year, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CBTL) will generously support The Help Group’s … Continued

The Help Group’s very own VP of Programs at The Help Group, Dr. Jason Bolton, will be the guest speaker … Continued

The Challenge asks students with special needs in grades 6-12 to identify a STEM solution to a pressing issue faced … Continued

On Saturday, November 4, 2017, The Help Group and STEM3 Academy held its second annual Very Special Innovation Fair. Equal … Continued

On Tuesday, October 31 at The Help Group’s Sherman Oaks campus, students from Village Glen, Bridgeport, and Sunrise schools all … Continued

The Help Group was delighted to welcome volunteers from Hulu’s Give Back Program to our Culver City campus this summer. … Continued

The Help Group’s Kids Like Me camps provide a safe and enriching atmosphere for children with autism spectrum disorder and … Continued

A few months ago, I met with Dr. Ellis Crasnow, the head of school at Stem3 Academy, for a tour … Continued

Students from The Help Group’s specialized schools celebrated culminating ceremonies and graduations at each of its six campuses this June. … Continued

The 2016-17 Summit View School performing arts program culminated with a year-end production of “Shrek” at the Valley Glen campus. … Continued

The Help Group’s annual performing arts program capped off the school year with the classic musical, ‘OZ’, directed and adapted … Continued

On Sunday, May 21, The Help Group was proud to present Festival of Arts: A Celebration of Young Artists sponsored … Continued

More than 80 Help Group elementary, middle and high school students participated in the 2nd annual Southern California Special Olympics … Continued

Back by popular demand, dynamic vocalist, Diane Fraser, made her fifth guest appearance on April 23 at the 2017 Music … Continued

In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, NBC4 Southern California is spotlighting The Help Group’s “Learn the Fact and Early signs … Continued

In recognition of National Autism Awareness Month this April, The Help Group has once again launched its annual “Learn the … Continued

The Help Group will be hosting its seventh annual Special Needs Resource Fair on Sunday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to … Continued

More than 70 students from The Help Group’s Early Education programs participated in the 3rd annual Special Olympics Young Athletes … Continued

The Help Group hosted its 19th Annual Teddy Bear Ball to benefit children with autism and other special needs and … Continued

The Help Group’s Paws and Pals for Kids with Autism program will be highlighted on the premiere episode of “Cesar … Continued

A Netherlands public broadcast media company, BNNVARA recently highlighted STEM³ Academy. Coverage from their visit recognized the school’s unique curriculum … Continued

  The second annual “Knights Day” was celebrated today at The Help Group’s Village Glen School in Sherman Oaks, Calif. … Continued

The Help Group’s Sunrise School has a successful job vocational program that recently expanded to a garden learning experience for … Continued

    Donning their most festive red and green garb, the children of The Help Group performed at the annual … Continued

The Help Group’s Village Glen School, Bridgeport School and Summit View West School put on two productions this year, “Aladdin” on Nov. … Continued

The Help Group’s Bridgeport Vocational Education Center continued with its annual tradition of giving back to the community at LA … Continued

Recently appearing in the live concert adaptations of Aladdin and The Little Mermaid, the talented vocalist and actress Holly Sedillos, … Continued

LOS ANGELES—At 8:50 on a warm morning in October, a group of high school seniors paint long strips of canvas … Continued

For the second consecutive year The Help Group was so pleased to team up with Campbell Hall School and Special … Continued

Help Group students and their families, along with Los Angeles art-goers gathered at the opening night reception of the inside/out … Continued

  The photography and portraits of more than 20 young artists with autism and other special needs from The Help … Continued

  The Help Group’s Advance LA recently named Dr. Holly Daniels as its new director. Dr. Daniels, a licensed marriage … Continued

Donning dark blue caps and gowns, the Young Learners Preschool students made their way to the front of the Autism … Continued

The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy, the first school of its kind to provide a robust STEM curriculum to young people … Continued

  More than 70 young adults attended the Advance LA’s 2016 Day for Young Adults, a one-of-a-kind event designed specifically … Continued

Thousands of listeners tuned in as, 104.3 Myfm and Valentine in the Morning Show, highlighted The Help Group last Friday, … Continued

  The Help Group is proud to present Festival of Arts: A Celebration of Young Artists sponsored by the New … Continued

The Help Group is pleased to launch its annual Autism Awareness Campaign this month in partnership with longtime supporters The … Continued

Culmination of sixth-month program showcases original musical production developed and written for, by, and with students with special needs LOS … Continued

The Help Group – USC Occupational Science Initiative has announced its next project to develop opportunities for advancing community-based social … Continued

  At STEM3 Academy, sticking to the norm doesn’t work. In fact, the school was launched to do just the … Continued

The Help Group is proud to launch its inaugural Illuminate Conference on February 26th at California State University, Northridge. The … Continued

New California high school aims to build science, technology, engineering and math skills of students on the autism spectrum. By … Continued

The Help Group’s STEM3 Academy Model Proves Successful; Expands to Meet Demand   This coming January 2016, STEM3 Academy, a … Continued

Recognizing the pressing need for students with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and other challenges to develop vocational experience and … Continued

International expert on ADHD, Dr. Stephen Hinshaw will be presenting a keynote address for the west coast launch of his … Continued

STEM3 Academy, a new innovative high school that’s the first of its kind in the country, is now open serving … Continued

Twelve of The Help Group’s students were invited to participate in special pre-game events sponsored by Toys R Us “My … Continued

The Help Group is pleased to announce the opening of its newest school, STEM3 Academy, at its Valley Glen Campus. … Continued

KVEA clip translation:   In the midst of a great celebration dozens of students with autism and learning challenges graduated … Continued

June is always such an exciting time at The Help Group. Every year, students from Help Group schools don caps … Continued

On Sunday, May 31, The Help Group was proud to present Festival of Arts: A Celebration of Young Artists sponsored … Continued

As the school year draws to a close, many families are thinking about summer camp. The Help Group’s Kids Like … Continued

  The 28 students with special needs involved in this year’s collaborative program have been meeting once a week at … Continued

The Help Group is proud to present its sixth annual Festival of Arts: A Celebration of Young Artists, an art … Continued

  On Tuesday, April 28 the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles held an award ceremony to … Continued

On April 2, 2015, World Autism Awareness Day, The Help Group announced the launch of its Count Me In for … Continued

  Students at The Help Group’s Bridgeport Vocational Education Center are celebrating their successes this winter and planning several exciting … Continued

The Help Group’s Village Glen School is proud to be participating in the 2015 FIRST Robotics Competition. A team of … Continued

The Help Group is pleased to announce an innovative partnership between The Help Group and the University of Southern California … Continued

Recognizing the pressing need for students with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and other challenges to develop vocational experience and … Continued

Spencer, a student at The Help Group’s Village Glen School in Culver City, has a guest-starring role on NBC’s Parenthood … Continued

Microsoft recognizes the difference technology can make for young people with special needs helping them to more fully develop their … Continued

The Help Group’s ‘Beyond the Farm’ Garden, generously established by the Looking Beyond Foundation was transformed for this season’s autumn … Continued

Wandering is a serious concern for families of children with autism and developmental disabilities. A recent national survey of parents … Continued

Advance LA’s 2nd Annual, 2014 Day for Young Adults took place on July 19th at AJU in Los Angeles. The one-of-a-kind event … Continued

The Help Group is pleased to announce that its Village Glen School for students with social and communicative challenges, received … Continued

This spring The Help Group’s Bridgeport Vocational Education Center hosted an exciting and informative Career Fair on its Van Nuys … Continued

One of the highlights of summertime at The Help Group is the Young Learners Preschool for Autism graduation. This year, … Continued

The Help Group’s Bridgeport Vocational Education Center recently launched the grand reopening of Lulu’s – a student-run store on the Sherman … Continued

  The Help Group is pleased to announce the launch of Paws and Pals for Kids with Autism, a volunteer-supported … Continued