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AHA’s History

Our board, advisory board, staff and membership include individuals on the autism spectrum, their family members, and the educators and professionals who support them. Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism (AHA) Association began in the spring of 1988 under the auspices of the Department of Child Psychiatry at Stony Brook University. We have changed names multiple …

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AHA’s Board & Advisory

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Director, Board President Patricia R. Schissel, LMSW Board Vice President Michael A. Buffa, Esq Deputy Director Bernice Polinsky Board of Directors John Almont Leslie Feinberg Patricia Fitzgerald, MS, CCCSLP, TSHH Bea Gravino William J. Heslin, CLU, ChFC Carole N. Kalvar Oleg Zuto Go To Top Professional Advisory Board John Pomeroy, MD, …

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AHA’s Mission

Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism (AHA) Association serves individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), their families, and the professionals who work alongside them, providing crucial resources and support throughout their lifetime, as they face challenges, build on their strengths and fulfill their potential. Founded in 1988 with offices located in Long Island and Manhattan, …

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