Resources For Families

An alliance of community providers in New Jersey devoted to improving the lives of individuals with complex developmental disabilities.

ASPEN provides families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS, High Functioning Autism), and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities with education about issues surrounding the disorders; support in knowing that families are not alone, and in helping individuals with ASD’s and NLD achieve their maximum potential; advocacy in areas of appropriate educational programs, medical research funding, adult issues and increased public awareness and understanding.

For more than twenty-five years, the mission of The New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP) has been to assist member agencies as they provide quality support and services for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

P2P is a statewide network of parents (mothers, fathers, and caregivers) supporting families of children with developmental delays, disabilities, mental health challenges and special health needs. As trained support parents, we offer emotional support and information and act as a valuable resource to families. We offer assistance in learning the necessary skills to help parents face the challenges of raising their children. We are not counselors or therapists. We are parents who have experienced the feelings that come after learning that our children have a developmental delay, disability, or other special health needs. We offer moral support and encourage parents to feel comfortable and optimistic about the future.

Paul Aronsohn is currently serving as New Jersey’s statewide Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families – a position to which he was appointed by Governor Phil Murphy in April 2018. As such, he serves as the administration’s lead advocate and ally for New Jersey residents in need of critical services and supports ranging from early childhood through adulthood.