THE SHERKOW CENTER

Supporting emotional development, communication, and social integration of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families.

Welcome to The Sherkow Center

The Sherkow Center is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2013, dedicated to providing comprehensive therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and their families.

Our core mission is to ensure that all families seeking help from The Sherkow Center, have access to high-quality, family-centered and personalized care that supports not only their emotional growth but also their capacity to form meaningful relationships and be active members of society.

A Message From Our Founder Dr. Susan Sherkow

Watch this video to learn more about The Sherkow Center's mission and how Dr. Sherkow is helping kids on the autism spectrum. You will also learn more about how to support them and their mission!

Dr Sherkow at the Sherkow Center

Spark Psycho-Social Skills Program:
A Unique Neurotypical Mentoring Approach

Spark is a weekly inclusive, mentoring program for young people—whether neurotypical, on the autism spectrum, or with developmental delays. In a structured, supportive group, participants build social skills, impulse control, emotional awareness, and self-confidence.

Each session pairs participants with trained volunteer mentors who act as buddies and role models, creating a safe, fun space for learning and connection. Activities include art, games, and our signature “Sparkinator” discussion to explore emotions, relationships, and coping strategies.

Join us every Wednesday after school—enroll your child or volunteer as a Spark Mentor today!

Understanding Autism Through the Sherkow Center Method: Making Meaning Out of Seemingly Meaningless Behavior

Discover the Sherkow Center Method to Understanding and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder

Watch Dr. Susan Sherkow’s TED Talk to learn how the Sherkow Center is supporting the lives of youth on the autism spectrum. The Sherkow Center Method focuses on the child’s inner emotional world and embraces the entire family system in the therapeutic journey. At the heart of this approach is a simple but profound belief: even the most challenging and inexplicable behaviors are meaningful expressions, waiting to be understood.