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Kadmiel: Builder

Kadmiel: Builder

At 4 yrs. old, he's always making people laugh, and he can always tell when someone looks sad ...

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You can tell by his sparkle that something creative is brewing

You can tell by his sparkle that something creative is brewing

Jonathan loves art, and color. Landscapes, animals, vehicles and fast foods. He draws everything by heart, and he has a huge heart to match.

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Past events
Pure Vision Pure Joy
Past event

Pure Vision Pure Joy

Celebrating Self-Expression for All!

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Getting Ready for School
Past event

Getting Ready for School

In celebration of the new year The Shield Institute is coming together with our elected officials to offer school supplies to our diverse community Join our Executive Director Dr Susan Provenzano Board President Lori Re...

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Faces of the Shield
Susan Brown
Featured on DisparateMinds.org

Susan Brown

Susan Brown was born in 1957 in Copiague, New York and for many years has lived in Sayville, New York. Diagnosed with autism as a young child...

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Eric Sadowsky
As featured on NBC's Dateline

Eric Sadowsky

Pure Vision Artist Eric Sadowsky was recently featured on NBC Datelines On the Brink Over a threeyear period the documentary chronicled the raw and emotional journey Eric and his family had to face as he transiti...

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Videos
Bryan Smith: Poet and sometimes, Storyteller

Bryan Smith: Poet and sometimes, Storyteller

I’m Bryan Smith, and just because I’m the one in the chair, I still have a lot to do.

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Susan Brown: Paint the Town Brown

Susan Brown: Paint the Town Brown

Our Shield Institute biennial bash - Paint the Town Brown - honored Susan Brown & Beth Anisman. Watch this to gain an understanding of a huge talent on the spectrum.

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