Cope Center for Autism

09/01/2026

🍂 Come see what UNWIND is all about!

Join us for our UNWIND Fall Open House at the Cope Center for Autism! Tour our UNWIND space, meet our team, learn about our enrichment programs, and discover activities designed for autistic children and teens ages 3–17 and their families.

From creative arts and LEGO robotics to gaming, movement, social connection, family programming, and more, UNWIND offers neuro-affirming, interest-based opportunities to create, connect, explore, and belong.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Cope Center for Autism | Lower Level
579 Franklin Turnpike, Ridgewood, NJ

Families, educators, professionals, related service providers, and community partners are all welcome to stop by anytime during Open House hours.

No RSVP required. Come say hi and experience UNWIND! 🍁💙

09/01/2026

🌸 Girls Night is back at UNWIND! 🌸

Join us for an evening created just for autistic girls ages 11–17 to hang out, connect, and enjoy some girl time in a fun and supportive space. 💕

📅 September 18, 2026
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
💵 $45

The night includes a special instructor-led activity, plenty of snacks, and of course… Girl Dinner! 🍓🍿🥨

Come make new friends, build confidence, and spend the evening with girls who get it. ✨

📍 Cope Center for Autism | Ridgewood, NJ
🔗 Register here: https://www.hisawyer.com/cope-center-for-autism/schedules/activity-set/2011227

Spots are limited, so sign up soon!

08/28/2026

💙 Calling all siblings! 💙

Autism SibConnect is a FREE monthly group for siblings ages 8–12 of autistic children and teens. It’s a welcoming space where siblings can connect with peers, talk about their experiences, explore their feelings, and have some fun along the way!

✨ Guided group discussions
🎨 Fun, structured activities
💬 Support with understanding & expressing feelings
🤝 Connection with other siblings who “get it”
🍕 Pizza dinner provided!

📅 4th Thursday of every month
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Cope Center for Autism | Ridgewood, NJ

Space is limited and registration is required!

🔗 Register here: https://www.hisawyer.com/cope-center-for-autism/schedules/activity-set/2004945

08/28/2026

🌟 Try UNWIND Jr. Flow & Connect for FREE!

Designed for autistic children ages 7–10, UNWIND Jr. combines 🧘 yoga, 🎲 games, 🍎 snack, and 💙 social connection in a supportive, low-pressure community setting.

🏡 Receiving in-home ABA? UNWIND Jr. can be a great opportunity to work on generalization and socialization goals in a natural community setting. ABA team members are welcome to attend sessions alongside their learners!

📅 Wednesdays | 4:30–6:00 PM
🎉 FREE TRIAL: Two complimentary sessions

🔗 Sign up for your free trial: https://www.hisawyer.com/cope-center-for-autism/schedules/activity-set/2003094

Come move, connect, and UNWIND with us! 🦋

08/28/2026

📚🌈 Come join us for UNWIND Littles Story Time!

Designed for autistic children ages 3–6, each session brings together 🧘 movement, 📖 interactive story time, 🎨 art, and 🧸 open play in a welcoming, neuro-affirming space where children can participate their way.

✨ New families can try TWO sessions FREE!

🔗 Free Trial:
9am-10am session: https://www.hisawyer.com/cope-center-for-autism/schedules/activity-set/2002936
11am-12pm session: https://www.hisawyer.com/cope-center-for-autism/schedules/activity-set/2002937

08/27/2026

🌈 COME EXPERIENCE UNWIND LITTLES FOR FREE! 🌈

Looking for a place where your little one can move, create, play, explore, and be themselves? 💛

UNWIND Littles Story Time Experience is designed for children ages 3–6 and offers a welcoming, flexible environment where every child can participate at their own comfort level. There’s no pressure to sit still or do every activity. We meet kids where they are!

✨ Each 1-hour Story Time Experience includes:

🧘 Movement & Mini Yoga
📚 Interactive Story Time
🎨 Story-Inspired Art
🧸 Guided Open Play & Exploration
💛 Opportunities to connect, play, and build confidence

📅 Story Time Saturdays throughout the 2026–2027 school year!

🎉 NEW FAMILIES CAN TRY TWO SESSIONS FREE!

Choose the session time that works best for your family:

🌞 9:00–10:00 AM | 🔗 https://www.hisawyer.com/cope-center-for-autism/schedules/activity-set/2002936

🌈 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | 🔗 https://www.hisawyer.com/cope-center-for-autism/schedules/activity-set/2002937

Come experience UNWIND Littles, explore our space, meet other families, and see if it feels like the right fit for your child!

After your free trial, keep the Story Time adventures going with flexible registration options:

🌟 Drop-In: $45 per session
🌟 5-Session Pack: $215
🌟 10-Session Pack: $400

📍 UNWIND at Cope Center for Autism
579 Franklin Turnpike, Ridgewood, NJ

Come for the story. Stay for the creativity, play, connection, and community. 🧡

Founded by pediatric neurologist Dr. Jennifer Cope, the Cope Center for Autism provides autism assessments and follow-up care for children; educates families about autism treatment and services and runs an enrichment program for autistic tweens and teens.

08/27/2026

🍂🎉 LOOKING FOR MORE THAN JUST AFTER-SCHOOL CARE?

UNWIND Fall Registration is OPEN, and we’re inviting new families to complete our UNWIND Intake Process to see if our After-School Club is the right fit for their child! 💙

Designed for autistic tweens & teens ages 11–17 UNWIND is a neuro-affirming, choice-based space where participants can decompress after school, connect with peers, explore their interests, and have a place where they can BELONG.

📅 FALL SCHEDULE | 3:00–6:30 PM

🎨 MONDAYS | ART
Creative projects, different mediums & plenty of room for self-expression.

🎮 TUESDAYS | GAMING
Video games, board games, group challenges & connecting through shared interests.

🤖 THURSDAYS | LEGO ROBOTICS
LEGO building, robotics, coding, teamwork & problem-solving.

🎉 FRIDAYS | FriYAY!
Rotating activities including Chef Day 👨‍🍳, Trivia 🧠, competitions 🏆, Show ’n Tell 🗣️ & more!

💰 11-WEEK FALL SEMESTER
• 1 Day/Week: $880
• 2 Days/Week: $1,650
• 3 Days/Week: $2,310
• 4 Days/Week: $2,860

🎟️ NEED MORE FLEXIBILITY?
• 5-Session Pack: $410
• 10-Session Pack: $780

🍂 Break Club options are also available on select school closure days!

✨ THINK UNWIND MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR CHILD?

All new participants must first complete the UNWIND Intake Process and be approved for participation before registering for After-School.

Our intake helps us get to know your child, including their strengths, interests, support needs, and what helps them be successful, while giving your family an opportunity to learn more about UNWIND and determine whether our program is the right fit.

💙 Ready to take the first step?

👉 Complete the UNWIND Intake here: https://www.hisawyer.com/cope-center-for-autism/schedules/appointments/c12a84d1-efb9-4d0d-88d5-977ce2bd332b/?access=public

Come see if UNWIND could be the after-school community your child has been looking for. 💙

08/08/2026

🐠🌈 We made a splash at Unwind Littles! 🌈🐠

Our littlest friends joined us for another magical Unwind Littles Story Time Experience, featuring The Rainbow Fish! ✨

We read, moved, created, played, and explored the story together through hands-on activities designed to make story time an EXPERIENCE. 💙 From colorful crafts to movement and sensory-friendly fun, our Littles had a fin-tastic time discovering what makes each of us special. 🫧🐟

At Unwind, story time is about more than turning the pages. It’s about creating opportunities for connection, creativity, exploration, and FUN in a space where every child can participate in their own way. 🌟

Thank you to all of our Unwind Littles families who joined us! We can’t wait for our next adventure. 📚💚

08/05/2026

One of our Fun Fridays this summer!
Our friends had a blast creating their own personal pizzas before saying goodbye to our Europe-themed week! We wrapped up our adventure with a delicious sweet treat and celebrated another week filled with creativity, learning, friendship, and fun.
We can’t wait to see where our next adventure takes us!