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League School for Autism

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Founded in 1966, the League School for Autism has been empowering children and young adults with Autism for 60 years.

The League School for Autism is a leading private day and residential school for students ages 3 to 22 on the Autism Spectrum.

10/28/2026

THANK YOU EVERSOURCE FOUNDATION!
Thank you to the Eversource Foundation for their recent grant in support of our project to build a Sensory Garden for our students. The goal of the Sensory Garden is to create a therapeutic, inclusive outdoor learning environment that supports regulation, sensory integration, and meaningful engagement for students with autism. The garden is designed as an extension of the classroom and therapy spaces, offering students a calm, structured setting where they can explore, learn, and develop essential skills through hands-on, nature-based experiences.

10/27/2026

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
We can't say thank you enough to our generous sponsors who made our 60th Anniversary Autism Empowerment Gala such a tremendous success with nearly $250,000 raised for the Autism Empowerment Fund! A very special thank you to Ralph Fine and Valerie Miller, our Platinum Sponsors, who made our 60th Anniversary celebration our most successful fundraiser yet. Thank you to our incredible Leadership Sponsors, Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, JBK Management, Christopher Catanese Children's Foundation, O'LYN Roofing, and Middlesex Savings Bank, whose annual support makes the Gala possible year after year. And to our Patron, Friend, and Advocate Sponsors, who chose to support the incredible impact of League School for Autism. We are grateful for your support.

10/26/2026

Sixty Years, One Big Day: Temple Grandin at League School

Friday, October 16 was a full day at League School for Autism. It started with a visit from Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin started her day with a tour of the League School. She met our senior leadership team and our staff, and she spent time with our students. They were excited to see her, and made a custom piece of artwork to say thank you for spending the morning with them.

More than 175 people filled the Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood that afternoon to hear her speak. Her message was practical. Autistic people often have strong skills in specific areas, and employers should hire them. Picture thinkers can do well in design and the skilled trades. Pattern thinkers can do well in math, engineering, and programming.

That evening, we celebrated our 60th anniversary at the Autism Empowerment Gala, where we honored Dr. Grandin with the Vetstein Impact Award. Nancy Vetstein Hershfield, daughter of our founders, received the Lockwood Directors Award. The Christopher Catanese Children's Foundation received the Community Leadership Award for its support, including our Music and Art rooms. Bob Murphy received the Dr. Frank Gagliardi Employee Award after 35 years of steady, calming support for students and staff.

The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism Spectrum of Sound joined the League School Choir for a mashup of: “Stand by Me,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “We Are Young,” and ” O-o-h Child.” Harrison Stebbins kept the room moving as emcee and auctioneer, and we raised more than $250,000 for the Autism Empowerment Fund.

We also shared plans for the Career Learning Center, which will help every student prepare to enter the community with a vocational skill. It was a night to celebrate 60 years of impact on autistic lives and to help families see a better future.

Read the full article here: https://leagueschool.org/sixty-years-one-big-day-temple-grandin-at-league-school/

Christopher Catanese Children's Foundation Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism

10/16/2026

We're so excited to kick off our 60th Anniversary Celebration with Dr. Temple Grandin. This morning, she toured our school and met with students and staff.

10/14/2026

Two days until League School's Autism Empowerment Gala, celebrating our 60th anniversary, and the silent auction is open!

Bid on a Newport getaway, a signed Trevor Story baseball, a piece of art made by a League School student, plus plenty more.

https://bit.ly/4hWta1r

10/06/2026

Don't miss this talk by Temple Grandin on Friday, October 16th. Order your tickets today!

10/02/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and at the League School for Autism, it's a chance to celebrate work that happens every day.

Our vocational and career services team plays a key role in preparing students for the workplace. But building job skills isn't limited to one department. It happens across our whole school, all day long.

It happens when a student practices asking for help. When they follow a routine, work through a problem, or finish a task on their own. When they learn to work with a classmate, manage frustration, or advocate for themselves. Each of those moments builds skills that carry over into the working world.

Employment readiness doesn't begin with a first job. It begins with what we teach and reinforce every day.

To our teachers and staff: thank you. Our students' progress reflects your commitment to helping them discover their strengths, develop their potential, and see themselves as valued members of the workforce and their communities.

We're proud of what our students are working toward, and we'll keep believing in what they can accomplish.

10/01/2026

Join us on Friday, October 16th to hear from Dr. Temple Grandin.

She'll talk about how different minds solve problems, why hands-on classes matter, and what parents and teachers can do to help kids get ready for work.

Tickets: link in our bio

09/28/2026

League School kicked off its annual Career Fair, led by Grethel La O, Transitions Educational Coordinator, and Maureen Moseley, Vocational Manager.

We are incredibly grateful to the volunteers from both within and outside our school community who shared their professional experiences, offered career insights, and participated in mock interview sessions with our students.

A special thank-you goes to our Repairs Team for helping set up and break down the event, and to every volunteer who generously dedicated their time and expertise to supporting our students.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Career Fair a meaningful and engaging experience for our community! 🎓💼

With the utmost gratitude,
Dr. Maria S. Laham, Director of Clinical Services

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300 Providence Highway
Walpole, MA
02032

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 2:45pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 2:45pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 2:45pm
Thursday	8:30am - 2:45pm
Friday	8:30am - 2:45pm

Telephone

+15088503900

Website

http://www.leagueschool.org/

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