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Support & Resources for Children with Special Needs in Brooklyn
Get the proper care for your child with special needs with these helpful resources in Brooklyn. Find...
Schools and Educational Services for Kids with Special Needs in Queens
Looking for a Queens special education school? Look no further than our list of the top private scho...
22 Charity Walks in the NYC Area That Raise Money for Good Causes
Teach your kids compassion and the value of volunteerism. There are many annual fundraising walks in...
How to Celebrate Halloween with a Child with Special Needs
Helpful tips for how to celebrate Halloween for parents of children on the autism spectrum or with o...
Social-Emotional Learning Differences Program Launches at Congregation B'nai Yisrael of Armonk
Congregation B'nai Yisrael of Armonk is launching a new program for students with both social-emotio...
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester to Host a Free Event to Help Parents Increase Play, Language, and Social Skills in Children on the Autism Spectrum
Amy Lemelman, Ph.D., a clinical psychology postdoctoral at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, will be...
Sesame Place is the Nation's First Theme Park to Become Autism-Certified
April is Autism Awareness Month and to celebrate, Sesame Place in Langhorn, PA just announced some p...
How to Have a Strong Marriage when Raising a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Maintaining a strong, healthy, happy marriage when raising kids can be a challenge. But maintaining ...
5 Common Myths About Autism Spectrum Disorder You Should Ignore
While the awareness of autism spectrum disorder has grown due to social media, increased research, A...
Learn More About the Atlas School for Autism
Atlas School creates an individualized educational program for each of its students. At the core of ...
Coupé Theatre Studio Offers Dance Program for Children with Special Needs
Coupé Theatre Studio, located in Nanuet, introduced an integrative dance program called Rhythm Works...
The 2018 Gerber Baby Announced
The 2018 Gerber baby is Lucas Warren, a 1-year-old from Georgia who is the first child with Down syn...
Lincoln Center Launches Program Geared Toward Young Audiences on Autism Spectrum
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts announced today the lineup for the Big Umbrella Festival, an ...
San Antonio, Texas: An Accessible, Family-Friendly Destination
San Antonio’s array of attractions and historic sites, partnered with its dedication to accessibilit...
What to Consider When Choosing a Guardian for Your Child
Take these steps to make sure your child is always cared for, now and in the future....
Special Education Attorney Brad Rosken Moves Practice to Melville
Brad Rosken, a special education attorney on Long Island, has moved his practice, Law Offices of Bra...
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Center Opens Orangeburg Location
SPOTS, Special Programs in Occupational Therapy Services, opened a location in Orangeburg in Septemb...
Helping Kids with Special Needs Focus on Abilities
When your child with special needs starts to feel discouraged in school, let him read this, or use t...
Growing Up with a Brother with Special Needs
The important life lessons I learned from my brother—and why I wouldn’t change a thing....
Sensory Bounce Therapy Now Offered at BounceU of Brooklyn
Sensory Bounce Therapy is a structured, dynamic, sensory motor and social skills therapy group for c...
Tutors on Wheels Moves to Astoria and Adds Early Intervention Program
Tutors on Wheels moved to Astoria from Forest Hills and launched an Early Intervention Program in Ju...
Physical Therapy Options Expands Practice for Pediatric Clients
Physical Therapy Options, a physical therapy clinic in Garden City, has expanded its practice for pe...
The Lesson of the Pizza Bowl Fail
Accustomed to doing so much for her son, who has cerebral palsy, a mom realizes he’s old enough to s...
Three Things a Person With Special Needs Can Do To Find a Job
Here are three things a person with special needs can do to help them land a job. ...
Autism-Friendly Playground Coming to Staten Island
Prescott Playground in Staten Island will be getting a $4 million redesign including new equipment t...
TJE Dance Force Adds More Classes for Dancers with Special Needs
TJE Dance Force has added more special needs dance classes at the Holbrook and Saint James studio lo...
Developmental Steps Adds Free Sports Clinics and Videos for Kids
Developmental Steps, LLC has added free Sports Clinics and online videos, which are offered through ...
Pediatric Therapy Center Moves to Harrison
Westchester Therapy Solutions moved from White Plains to Harrison and opened its state-of-the-art lo...
Putting a Stop to the 'R-Word'
Parents of kids with special needs join other advocates to push for an end to the ‘R-word.’ ...
Chief Medical Officer Comments on Recent Autism Research
MitoMedical’s chief medical officer, Suzanne Goh, M.D., M.B.A., shares her thoughts on new research ...
Cooking Classes for Kids with Special Needs in Rockland and Bergen
A roundup of cooking classes for kids with special needs in Rockland and Bergen counties...
Cooking Classes for Kids with Special Needs in Westchester
A roundup of cooking classes for kids with special needs in Westchester County...
Cooking Classes for Kids with Special Needs on Long Island
A roundup of cooking classes for kids with special needs on Long Island...
Chuck E. Cheese’s Adds Program for Children with Special Needs
Chuck E. Cheese’s is introducing a Sensory Sensitive Sundays program this April for children with sp...
Meet Chase, a 15-Year-Old Chef with Autism
Meet Chase Bailey, a 15-year-old chef with autism who has a cooking show on YouTube.com and recently...
Cooking Classes for Kids with Special Needs in Queens
A roundup of cooking classes for kids with special needs in Queens...
Cooking Classes for Kids with Special Needs in Brooklyn
A roundup of cooking classes for kids with special needs in Brooklyn...
Cooking Classes for Kids with Special Needs in Manhattan
A roundup of cooking classes for kids with special needs in Manhattan...
'Sesame Street' Introduces Julia, a Muppet with Autism
‘Sesame Street’ is introducing a new character named Julia: a muppet with autism....
Self-Direction Services for Kids With Special Needs in New York: What You Need to Know
Self-Direction Services (SDS), a New York State-funded program for children with special needs, offe...
Young Man With Special Needs Celebrates Booming Sock Business
John Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome from Long Island, co-founded John’s Crazy Socks. In just...
Five Tips for a Successful IEP Meeting
Annual Individualized Education Program meetings can be stressful, but there are ways to help make t...
Temple Beth Sholom Welcomes Adults with Special Needs for Havdalah Celebration
On Thursday, April 27 at 7:30pm, Temple Beth Sholom in New City will welcome 80-plus adult guests fr...
Music Nonprofit for People with Disabilities Expands Offerings
Daniel's Music Foundation in East Harlem now offers private music lessons and more for the community...
The Center for Integrative & Innovative Therapies Opens in Plainview
The CIIT Center opened an advanced treatment center for people with autism spectrum disorder in Nass...
15 Questions to Ask When Looking For a Special Needs Tutor
There are a lot of things to consider when looking for a tutor for your child with special needs. Ea...
'Special Needs Got Talent' Competition to Be Held on Long Island
The first Long Island “Special Needs Got Talent” competition will be held in the style of the X-Fact...
How Music Lessons Helped My Child With Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder
The story of how one child with special needs went from fearing music to celebrating it....
Spending the Holidays with a Child with Autism
When you have a child with special needs, this time of year can be challenging. A mother shares her ...
Dining Out with a Child with Autism
Going out to dinner with a child who has autism can be very stressful. These are five tips from a mo...
PTS Coaching Now Offering In-Home Tutoring
PTS Coaching, a nationwide parent-training program for children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivit...
What Parents Need to Know When a Child with Special Needs Turns 21
What to consider when your child with special needs turns 21—and is no longer a child....
Taking a Child with Autism to the Movies: 5 Tips From a Mom Who's Been There
Going to the movies with a child who has autism can be a challenge, but here are our top tips for a ...
Healthy Brain Network Offering Free Learning and Mental Health Evaluations for Kids
The Healthy Brain Network is offering free study-related, diagnostic language, learning and mental h...
HappyFest Obstacle Course and Festival Coming to Long Island
HappyFest is the very first all-ages, all-abilities obstacle course and festival of its kind and wil...
When Back-to-School Stress Isn't Just Stress
Many kids refuse to go to school when the first day comes around, but for some, it may be more than ...
Children’s Entertainment Center Now Offering Sensory Friendly Facilities
Safari Adventure in Riverhead has been refinished and now includes arcade games and inflatables as w...
American Girl Resale Boutique to Host In-Store Activities This Fall
Girl AGain boutique in White Plains is hosting in-store events this fall, including author readings,...
Autism Study Seeks Participants
A study that aims to research whether specific genes are linked to autism is looking for participant...
Transitioning Your Child with Special Needs to a New School
A mother shares her tips to help her son with special needs transition to a new school this fall....
Educational Center Launches New Program for Kids with Special Needs
A multi-sensory instructional program designed to aid children with learning disabilities, launches ...
Pediatric Physical Therapy Center Opens in Somers
Metamorphosis Pediatric Physical Therapy opened in Somers, NY with a focus on Cuevas Medek Exercises...
Sesame Workshop Aims to Help Kids Understand Autism
Sesame Workshop's Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children initiative aims to help all ...
How To Choose a Babysitter for Your Child with Special Needs
Choosing a babysitter for a child with special needs poses challenges to parents. Here are tips for ...
Touring a School for a Child with Special Needs
What parents need to know about touring a preschool for their child with special needs, from safety ...
Top Things to Do in NYC for Kids with Autism
Best places in New York City for a fun day with a child who has autism--activities without long line...
Golf Clinic Offered for Children With Special Needs
T Off 4 Autism is holding a special needs golf clinic in Glen Head on June 18....
Being the Sibling of a Child with Special Needs
Their brothers and sisters have special needs, but these children face their own unique challenges—a...
Twin with Autism Seeks Someone to Love
I strived for years to help my daughter form meaningful relationships—from her own twin brother to f...
How Children with Autism May Show Feelings
Though it may sometimes not seem like it, children with autism have and show feelings in their own w...
The NYC Autism Charter School Hopes to Open Second Location
Educators behind a charter school for autistic students in East Harlem hope to open up another locat...
Is There a Connection Between ADHD and ODD?
A mental health counselor and board-certified ADHD coach explains the correlation between attention-...
Tommy Hilfiger and Runway of Dreams Launch Adaptive Clothing Line
Runway of Dreams, a nonprofit that collaborates with fashion designers to adapt mainstream clothing ...
Shopping Cart for Special Needs Families Coming to Target
Caroline’s Carts are coming to Target and they will help families with children with special needs s...
Expert Advice for Parents on Children and Psychotherapy
Mental health professionals Michael O. Weiner, LCSW, and Les Paul Gallo-Silver, LCSW-R, BC-HSP, set ...
NYC To Pay Bullied Girl’s Private School Tuition
In a landmark decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, New York City will pay for...
Does Advocating for Your Child With Special Needs Make You a Bully?
Is a mom who ceaselessly pushes for her child, who hounds the school with emails and questions a bul...
How Can I Help My ADHD Child Succeed in School?
Help your ADHD child thrive academically with these strategies. ...
Brooklyn-Based Speech Buddies Launches Online Marketplace
Speech Buddies Connect is an online marketplace that connects families with children with speech iss...
Mother Receives a Flood of Support Following Her Request of Primrose Markers Donations for Her Son with Autism
Stacey Haley lives in Bowmanville, Ontario in Canada and wrote a Facebook post asking for Primrose m...
United Airlines Sends Sick Kids on a "Fantasy Flight' to the North Pole
United Airlines organized a special flight for sick children to fly to the North Pole at Newark Libe...
Mothers with This Ovarian Condition May Be More Likely to Have a Child with Autism
A study published by the Karolinska Institue in Stockholm, Sweden found that women with polycystic o...
What is Applied Behavior Analysis?
When a child is diagnosed with autism, he may benefit from applied behavior analysis. But what exact...
Special Education Teacher Documents His Positive Teaching Methods with His Students
Christopher Ulmer is a special education teacher in Florida that documents his positive interactions...
Long Island Siblings Named as Owners of Coffee Business That Benefits Those with Special Needs
Stacey Wohl is a mother of two children with autism and has opened a business called Our Coffee with...
Autistic Teen Saves Choking Classmate Using Method He Learned on Cartoon
Brandon Williams, an autistic teen, saved his classmate with the Heimlich Maneuver....
What Can a Parent Do if Their Child is Reading Below Grade Level?
What to do if you child is reading below their grade level....
When Your Child Should See a Speech-Language Pathologist
Concerned about your child meeting speech-language milestones when they should? Wonder when you shou...
Financial and Future Planning for a Child with Special Needs
The costs of all those services for your child with special needs add up. Plan ahead and know what's...
How to Write a Letter of Intent
Tips for writing a letter of intent for your child with special needs, including the format, pertine...
Why You Should Apply for a Medicaid Waiver
Medicaid waivers offer similar benefits of Medicaid, but with certain requirements waived. Here are ...
Special Needs Services That Can Be Claimed on a Tax Return
While we can’t give tax advice, we’ve got some expert tips on things to consider when itemizing your...
Manhattan-Based Therapist Launches Speech Booster Program
Melissa Heller, M.S., CCC-SLP, now offers her Speech Booster program, a speech therapy that involves...
Parent Coach Specializing in ADHD Releases New Book
Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC, founder of PTS Coaching—a parent coaching program for parents of childr...
Sesame Street Introduces a New Character Who Has Autism
As part of a new initiative to destigmatize autism, Sesame Street is introducing Julia, a new charac...
The Big Apple Circus Presents Matinee Performances for Those with Special Needs
The Big Apple Circus presents specially adapted matinee performances of its new show, The Grand Tour...
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist Joins MSKA LLC
MKSA LLC, which offers speech therapy and early intervention services for children in Manhattan, Bro...
Game-Based Learning for NYC Students with Special Needs
Connect the Kids NYC and KNeoWorld Inc. have teamed up to raise money through an Indegogo campaign t...
How to Stop Kids With Special Needs From Being Bullied
Most of the bullying that children encounter in schools stems from ignorance and a lack of acceptanc...
Do You Feel Sorry for Your Atypical Child?
Feeling sorry for a child who struggles with a special need is a common, understandable reaction fro...
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