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The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development

Rutgers' federally designated statewide centre for developmental-disability training and family support, reaching Essex County families.

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The practical details

Ages servedAll ages
Current waitNo wait time published in the sources we saw — ask when you call
WhereNew Brunswick (statewide programme covering all NJ counties, including Essex County)
Funding takenNot published — ask when you call

What this is, in plain language

Statewide university-led training, research and family-support programmes for autistic people and those with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Trains healthcare providers.

Getting started

Visit boggscenter.rwjms.rutgers.edu or contact Rutgers New Jersey Medical School for programme details and family resources.

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What they say about themselves

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  • The Boggs Center is New Jersey's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and hosts the state's Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities programme.
  • It works to promote self-determination and full community participation for autistic people and others with neurodevelopmental disabilities, and their families, across New Jersey.
  • The Center trains healthcare providers statewide, including a five-year federally funded programme aimed at increasing the number of providers able to deliver early intervention.

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  • Yes:Says its services are free to families
  • No:Offers help in Spanish
  • Yes:Names the local area it covers
  • Yes:Describes help with school and special education rights

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