Hamilton County High School empowers autistic students through Trojan Joe's Cafe

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Autism Awareness Month, established in April 1970 by the pioneering psychologist and autism researcher, Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., serves as a beacon of understanding, compassion and advocacy for individuals across the autism spectrum The significance of Autism Awareness Month resonates deeply within Hamilton County High School (HCHS), as it pioneers a program that not only educates but also empowers autistic students. Under the guidance of lead instructor Joanne Marceil, along with teacher Danielle Hunter and paraprofessional Antonia Adams, the school's Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program provides essential services to 21 autistic student

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