FCSN Family Day 2025

On June 7, from 4 to 7 PM, FCSN held the annual Family Day at the Culture Center of TECO in Milpitas. The event included both a segment in which FCSN board members presented various milestones and a series of performances by members of East and South Bay recreation programs. Guests including special needs families and members of different song and dance programs enjoyed a musical opening by the South Bay Percussion Group before the announcements began… Continue reading FCSN Family Day 2025

My FCSN Voices Experience: Isaac He

Sending speedy emails, editing through tens of articles a month, and leading an entire team of high school reporters wasnโ€™t initially on 17-year-old Isaac Heโ€™s mind when he joined FCSN Voices as an eighth-grader in 2022. But now, as the FCSN VOICES Team Lead, heโ€™s currently in charge of doing all of that and much more… Continue reading My FCSN Voices Experience: Isaac He

FCSN Family Bus Trip โ€“ Back After Six Years

On August 31,ย we finally set out on our first FCSN family bus trip after six years!ย 

Bus trips have always been one of the most popular and well-loved activities for FCSN families. In the past, we typically held two trips each year, and parents and families really enjoyed the different journeys together… Continue reading FCSN Family Bus Trip โ€“ Back After Six Years

An Interview with Sarah Schwartz, a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (MS, R-DMT) who works with individuals on the Spectrum

In the first article of the Health Column Series, โ€œThe Therapeutic Power of Dance for Kids on the Spectrum,โ€ I shared an overview of clinical studies highlighting the benefits of dance for autistic children and young adults. In this second installment, I continued the conversation by speaking with Sarah Schwartz, a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (MS, R-DMT) through the American Dance Therapy Associationโ€™s Certification Board. We discussed how a dance therapy session works, the impact she has witnessed in children on the spectrum, and her advice for our FCSN families who want to support therapeutic goals at home… Continue reading An Interview with Sarah Schwartz, a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (MS, R-DMT) who works with individuals on the Spectrum

Coordinated Career Pathways: Tailored Employment Support

Jobs provide a unique opportunity to showcase strengths, build independence, and contribute to society while gaining structure, purpose, and financial security. However, in the US, 34% of neurodivergent individuals have had trouble with the recruitment and hiring process, according to a TextHelp survey. This leads to unemployment rates as high as 30 โ€“ 40% for neurodiverse adults, 8 times higher than the average. This is where FCSNโ€™s Coordinated Career Pathways (CCP) program comes into play… Continue reading Coordinated Career Pathways: Tailored Employment Support

2025 FCSN Volunteer Recognition Day

“Volunteers are the heartbeat of FCSN.” Director of Volunteer Support Linmei Chiao’s quote describes the goal of the FCSN Volunteer Recognition Day held on June 21: to honor and recognize the volunteers who work for the organization. From tutors to journalists, FCSN’s volunteer base is composed of countless talented and dedicated individuals who make the organization’s mission of helping special needs individuals possible… Continue reading 2025 FCSN Volunteer Recognition Day