Essex County school helping children with special needs find enjoyment through exercise

The staff at Phoenix Center, a private nonprofit school in Nutley, is highly dedicated to getting children with autism and special needs into high gear.

News 12 Staff

Feb 23, 2023, 4:52 PM

Updated 609 days ago

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A school in Essex County is helping children with special needs live fuller lives.
New Jersey has the second highest rate of autism in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The staff at Phoenix Center, a private nonprofit school in Nutley, is highly dedicated to getting children with autism and special needs into high gear. News 12 photojournalist Scott Baker shows the fun activities at the school.