Meet Rebecca Falkner Axelrod

Finding her Voice Through tennis: How Rebecca Falkner Axelrod’s story Rebecca’s journey with tennis began when she was just six years old. Growing up, she was considered largely non-verbal, “I pretty much got kicked to the curb in other sports because coaches didn’t understand nor wanted to deal with me,” she recalls. But everything changed…

Meet Paul Armitage

For many, tennis is just a game. For Paul Armitage, 19 years old, it’s a transformation. What started as a way for him to have fun and engage with peers has turned into something much more—a journey of confidence, skill-building, and leadership. Through ACEing Autism, a program dedicated to providing tennis opportunities for individuals with…

2024 ACEing Autism Award Winners

We are excited to announce our 2024 ACEing Autism Award winners! We want to congratulate everyone on a fantastic year and we look forward to an even better one.   PROGRAM OF THE YEAR: Buffalo, NY: Led by the outstanding Program Director Kathy Connelly and her dedicated team of volunteers, Buffalo has created a welcoming…

ACEing Autism Expands in Tenafly

TENAFLY—ACEing Autism has expanded in the area with its newest program at the Kaplen JCC, bringing affordable and impactful tennis programming to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This initiative is allowing children aged 5–18 to develop their tennis skills, improve fitness, and engage in meaningful social connections in a supportive and inclusive environment.  …

New Tennis Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Expands to Amherst

This month ACEing Autism, a national program offering affordable and impactful tennis programming to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), will launch its newest program in Amherst. This initiative, designed for children aged 5 to 18, will help participants develop tennis skills, improve fitness, and foster meaningful social connections in a supportive and inclusive environment.…