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Family Ties
MHA in Orange County
20 Walker St.
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 294-7411
Family Ties is a family run Support Group for parents and families with children/adolescents who have emotional, behavioral or social difficulties (including SED, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders).

Families Together in New York State, Inc.
15 Elk Street
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 432-0333; (888) 326-8644 (in NY)
Email: info | at | ftnys.org
Web: http://www.ftnys.org
Statewide chapter of the Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health. Offers advocacy, information and referral, and support to families of children with emotional, behavioral, and social needs. Holds an annual conference and legislative luncheon, distributes a quarterly newsletter, and has an extensive library of resources.

Family Voices Network of Erie County
Marie Morilus-Black
478 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 858-2691; (716) 898-6134; (716) 898-3536 (fax)
Email: daporter | at | buffalo.edu
Web: http://familyvoicesnetwork.org
Provide individualized, integrated, comprehensive, culturally competent and cost-effective community based services that support and promote self-sufficiency of children and families experiencing serious emotional and/or behavioral challenges through collaboration with care coordination agencies.

Financial Network
Cynthia Branca
29A Vreeland Rd, Suite 303
Florham Park, NJ 07932
(973) 966-1580 Ext 132; (973) 966-0322 (fax)
Email: brancac | at | financialnetwork.com
Helping families with special needs members to plan for the financial security of their loved one, while preparing for other major family goals.

Finger Lakes Independence Center
Staci Earl
215 Fifth Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 844-9493; (607) 272-0902 (fax)
Email: staci14850 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.fliconline.org
Student Services Coordinator. Assist students, parents and schools with the transition process for students with disabilities from secondary education to adult life.

Jody Folster Educational Services
PO Box 565, 8 Hall Avenue
Goldens Bridge, NY 10526
(914) 232-6933; (914) 672-8272
Email: jodelia | at | optonline.net
Educational and IEP Consulting, Advocacy, In-Home Tutoring, Homework Help, and Enrichment.

Fort Plain Autism Support Group
Linda Rosa-Torres
22 Lewis Street
Little Falls, NY 13365
(518) 657-9619; (315) 823-0327
Email: lpr39 | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://ny.local.yahoo.biz/fpasg
Monthly educational, support and networking meetings for Educators, Students, Ministers, Sunday School teachers, Families & Parents of Autistic or Special Needs children.

Jennifer Frankola, Esq.
Eileen H. Libutti, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Lewis Johs Avallone and Aviles, LLP
425 Broadhollow Road, Suite 400
Melville, NY 11747
and
61 Broadway, Suite 2000
New York, NY 10006
(631) 755-0101; (631) 755-0117 (fax)
Email: jmfrankola | at | lewisjohs.com
Web: http://lewisjohs.com
Securing effective and appropriate individualized educational services for children and adolescents with learning and developmental disabilities.

Fresh Perspectives
Donna C. Arking, LCSW
792 East 19th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 434-2801
Email: donna.arking | at | gmail.com
Individual and Family Psychotherapy - Information and Support - Assessments for ADHD...Serving families affected by learning disabilities, attention and related neuro-developmental disorders.

Sheryl Frishman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
83 South Bedford Road
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 241-3680; (914) 241-3681 (fax)
Email: sfrishman | at | frishmanfaber.com
Web: http://www.frishmanfaber.com
I work exclusively with families in advocating for and securing appropriate special education services and planning for the future of a special needs child.

Jessica Galgano, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
New York, NY 10027
(310) 936-1654
Email: jessgalgano | at | yahoo.com
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Provider of NYC home care speech services to children with speech/language disorders secondary to autism, verbal apraxia, or unknown causes.

Dr. Nadine Gardner
72-35 112th St., #9F
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 275-3509
Email: nadinemay6 | at | aol.com
Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to assess various learning disabilities and ADHD and secure appropriate school, college, and job-related services. Individual psychotherapy also available.

Genesee-Orleans Youth Advocacy Program
Laura Calla
County Building II
3837 W. Main St. Rd.
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 344-2580 x5716
A program of the Legal Aid Society of Rochester for Genesee and Orleans Counties to resolve problems relating to education and other service systems. Representation of students with disabilities at CSE and 504 meetings. We also assist with school suspension and enrollment for both special and general ed students.

Linda A. Geraci, Esq.
Attorney at Law
21 Old Main Street, Suite 203
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 896-1106; (845) 896-1107 (fax)
Email: GeraciEsq | at | aol.com
Website: www.LGeraciLaw.com
Represent parents of children with disabilities in all phases of the special education process, as well as in accessing appropriate community services, public benefits, guardianship and supplemental needs trusts.

Carole Ann Geronimo, Esq.
Attorney at Law
686 Godwin Avenue, Suite LL
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 512-4400; (201) 512-4403 (fax)
Email: cageronimolaw | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.geronimofamilylaw.com
NJ & NY Law firm dedicated to aggressively advocating and representing children with special needs from planning through due process.

Giant Leaps Occupational Therapy, PC
Tammy L. Belcher, MS, OTR/L
612 Corporate Way, Suite 3M
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 268-2323; (845) 268-2360 (fax)
Email: giantleapsot | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.giantleapsot.com
Occupational therapy for infants and children.

Wendy Gildin, Esq., P.C.
Attorney at Law
100 Crossways Park West, Suite 210
Woodbury, NY 11797
(888) 695-4375 (888-NY-KIDS-LAW)
Email: NYkidslawyer | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.NYKIDSLAWYER.com
Servicing all of your child's needs from birth through graduation. Specializing in IEP preparation, district/county meetings, disciplinary hearings and appeals.

Jason Gold, Ph.D.
103 E 86th Street Suite W
New York, NY 10028
(212) 828-7355
Emails: gold_jason | at | yahoo.com
Clinical psychologist with experience in comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of learning, emotional and behavioral difficulties. Specialist in psychotherapy for children and adolescents with learning difficulties.

Brian S. Goldman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
475 Northern Blvd., Suite 24
Great Neck, NY 11021
(516) 773-8585; (516) 773-6190 (fax)
Email: brian | at | goldmanmaurer.com
Web: http://www.goldmanmaurer.com
A law firm representing parents of children with special needs before CSE Meetings and Impartial Hearings.

Bruce A. Goldstein, Esq.
Attorney at Law
70 Niagara Street, Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 362-1533; (716) 362-1534 (fax)
Email: bgoldstein | at | gapattorneys.com
Web: http://www.gapattorneys.com
Let our experienced team of attorneys address your legal needs, or the needs of a loved one with a disability.

Steven L. Goldstein, Esq.
Attorney at Law
111 John Street, Suite 800
New York, NY 10038
(212) 812-8295; (212) 214-0917 (fax)
Email: SLGattorney | at | verizon.net
A law firm that primarily provides advice and advocacy to families of children with special needs.

R Gordon Medical-Legal Services
Rebecca Gordon RN, CLNC, CLCP
4774 Carter Rd
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 388-7976; (585) 388-7451 (fax)
Email: rgx2 | at | rochester.rr.com
Mother of a child with traumatic brain injury. I became a legal nurse consultant and life care planner to assist other families with disabled children.

Greater Rochester Attention Deficit Disorder Association (GRADDA)

339 East Ave, Suite 420
Rochester, NY 14604
Web: http://gradda.home.isp-direct.com/

Saundra M. Gumerove, Esq.
42 Marian Lane
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 822-3397; (516) 822-3516 (fax)
Email: smg | at | smgesq.com
Web: http://advokidsblog.com
We provide services to parents of individuals with special needs in connection with special education, guardianship and life planning, including special needs trusts.

Ohr HaLimud - The Multi-Sensory Learning Center
Mrs. Leah David, MS
1681 42nd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 972-0170; (718) 972-0125 (fax)
Email: ldavidny | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www. ohrhalimud.org
We teach children with Dyslexia to read utilizing the Orton-Gillingham Approach. We offer a Girls School, After School Tutoring Center, Orton-Gillingham Teacher Training Center. Language screenings and referrals. est. 2003

Earl Hall, Esq.
Attorney at Law
720 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 244-8743; (585) 244-8620 (fax)
Email: EHall | at | Hall-Law-Firm.com
Web: http://www.hall-law-firm.com
Compassionate, caring guidance and counseling from a husband/wife team who have a child with disabilities. We are an attorney and a special education teacher with over thirty years in the field.

Harmony Hearing & Speech Center, LLC
Dr. Carol Letzter
2109 Bellmore Avenue
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 785-5868; (718) 641-3817; (718) 641-7582 (fax)
Email: HARCBL | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.harmonyhearingspeechcenter.com
Provide central auditory processing evaluations, speech language evaluations for language based learning disabilities, audiological evaluations, all ages welcome.

Carolyn M. Heft, Esq.
Attorney at Law
PO Box 661
180 Mad River Green, Suite 3
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(212) 935-8575; (212) 935-7837 (fax)
Email: carolyn | at | heftlaw.com
Represent parents and children in NYC and Metropolitan region special educations matters; special needs estate planning.

Eric Heindel
Myron Landis & Taft
215 East 24th Street, #424
New York, NY 10010
(917) 364-6933; (360) 364-6930 (fax)
Email: eric | at | nyhomelaw.com
Web: http://newyorkwills.net
Law firm specializing in special needs trusts, estate planning, and wills and trusts.

C Heiner, Special Educational Consultant
12 Conifer Dr
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-3657
Email: cheiner12 | at | yahoo.com
Provide advocacy services for school age children with disabilities. Assist parents comprehend school issues, prepare for and/ or attend CSE or school meetings.

Helping Hands Initiative Incorporated
Julianna Farella - President
10A Pratt Court
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 356-4737
Email: julianna | at | helpinghandsinitiative.org
Web: http://www.helpinghandsinitiative.org
Helping Hands Initiative Incorporated helps individuals with disabilities become as independent as possible in society by providing several programs.

Eric Higgins, Esq.
Attorney at Law
316 S Clinton St., Ste 500
Syracuse, NY 13202-1220
(315) 427-7751; (315) 446-9125
Email: ehiggins | at | forthepeople.com
Web: http://forthepeople.com/traumatic_brain_injury.htm
Lawyers representing injured victims, including spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injury victims.

Jennifer C. Higgins OT., OTR/L, Pediatric OT
P.O. Box 7
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 278-0157
Email: Jennifer_therapist | at | yahoo.com
Provider and Evaluator of Early Intervention Occupational Therapy services for Jefferson County.

Peter D. Hoffman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
200 Katonah Avenue
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-2242; (914) 232-2245 (fax)
Email: pdh2 | at | pdhoffmanlaw.com
Web: http://www.pdhoffmanlaw.com
Our law center concentrates its practice in special education and education law as well as civil rights of students and teachers.

Holistic Learning Center
Susan Varsames Young, M.A.Ed.
571A White Plains Road
Eastchester, NY 10709
(914) 793-9100; (914) 793-3798; (914) 793-3988 (fax)
Email: HLCkids | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.hlcinfo.com
We provide school district training and consultation, as well as in-center Sensory Integraion Occupational Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Oral Motor Speech Therapy, parent training, evaluations and Holistic Nutrition.

Nancy Hollinger-Samson, Ph.D.
UPSTARTS
9 Vassar Street #21
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 473-5909
Email: UPSTARTS123 | at | AOL.COM
Psychology and social work services. Psychological evaluations for children 3-7.

Home Tutoring
Helene Krane MS ED
104 Brigadoon BLVD
Highland Mills, NY 10930
(845) 460-3008
Email: helene | at | frontiernet.net
I provide home tutoring for students of all ages with and without disabilities. Reduced rates are available for multiple session in one week.

Hope for Children with Autism
Hope Corenzwit, LMSW
207 Washington Street, Suite 102
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 527-1392
Email: hope | at | hvc.rr.com
Web: http://www.HopeforChildrenwithAutism.com
Services for young children with autism utilizing a family centered approach including ABA, goal oriented parent coaching, and very small groups for toddlers on the spectrum where parents learn how to encourage their child's development of play and social skills.

HOPEFitness
H. Greenberg
1784 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY 11554
(877) 396-HOPE; (516) 478-4290; (516) 542-4580 (fax)
Email: hopefitness | at | optonline.net
Web: http://www.HOPEFitness.com
We provide exercise classes to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. All group classes and one on one personal training conducted by fully insured Certified Personal Trainers.

A Horse Connection
Nancy King, MS, OTR
P.O. Box 473
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 417-4646
Email: info | at | ahorseconnection.com
Web: http://ahorseconnection.com
A non profit organization providing equine assisted therapy sessions by licensed OT, PT, Speech therapists in the Hudson Valley. May be sumbitted for insurance reimbursement.

Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center
Naomi Brickel, Project Manager
WIHD Cedarwood Hall
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 493-7665
Email: hvsepc | at | wihd.org
Web: http://www.hvsepc.org
The Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center is a free educational and information resource. We provide online and in‐person education, training, workshops, and individual consultation regarding all aspects of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) process

Hudson Valley Young Achievers LLC
Adrienne Maviglia MS, Ed.
P.O. Box 609
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 294-1882
Email: hvyngachvrs | at | aol.com
We provide Special Education services to children birth-12. We provide SEIT services, ABA, and parent training. We provide Independent Educational Evaluations for children birth- 72 months.

Hunter Learning Solutions LLC
Pamela Grandin
20 Church Avenue
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 441-4236
Email: pgrandin | at | hunterlearningsolutions.com
Web: http://www.hunterlearningsolutions.com
We offer training in the areas of Primitive Reflexes, Sensori-Motor Skills, Visual and Auditory Skills, Cognitive Skills as well as help in Reading, Math and Writing.

Hyperhouse Advocacy
Donna Cook
PO Box 207
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 974-6097
Email: hyperhouse | at | yahoo.com
All Disabilites and SpEd issues. Fees based on involvement and income. Free services are available to qualified families. Advocates are disabled adults and SpEd students.

IEP Teacher, Incorporated
Scott Rice
43 South Main Street
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 496-2953
Email: info | at | iepteacher.com
Web: http://www.iepteacher.com
Certified special education teacher and school district administrator will assist parents and advocates navigate the special education process.

IncludEd Educational Services
Raphael Kramer
445 Central Ave., Suite 111
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 374-3377
Email: Gottagulgul | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://includednyc.com
We provide special education and theraputic services which include speech, occupational, and physical therapies for children three to five (CPSE).

Independent Living, Inc.
Diane Troeller
5 Washington Terrace
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-1162 Ext. 243; (845) 565-0567 (fax)
Email: EdAdvocate | at | myindependentliving.org
Web: http://www.myindependentliving.org
Educational advocacy including providing outreach and training to parents of children with developmental disabilities, training for teachers and school staff and support for families at CSE and CPSE meetings in Orange County.

The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley
Lisa Dugan
802 Columbia Street
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4886
Email: lsdugan | at | ilchv.org
Web: http://www.ilchv.org
ILCHV provides an array of services to people with disabilities of all ages and their families to include peer counseling, information and referral, individual and systems advocacy.

Independent Special Education Consultant/Advocate
Barbara A Zelesnikar, BS
38 Sunrise Drive
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 724-5618; (607) 725-2187
Email: STSCeducation | at | aol.com
My degree has afforded me the opportunity to study Special Education and Behavior. I am the mother of two teenagers with disabilities. I advocate for children with disabilities and work to become a collaborative member of the child’s team.

Innovative Psychological Services, P.C.
David Kimhy, Ph.D.
276 Fifth Avenue, Suite #307-A
New York, NY 10001
(212) 330-7699
Email: info | at | innovativepsych.com
Web: http://www.innovativepsych.com
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluations and the treatment of adolescents and young adults with psychosis and sub-threshold psychotic symptoms using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

International Dyslexia Association
Western New York Branch
c/o The Gow School
Emery Rd.
South Wales, NY 14139
(716) 687-2030
Email: wnyida | at | gow.org

(New York Branch) International Dyslexia Association
Diana Naples, I & R Specialist
71 West 23rd Street suite 1527
New York, NY 10010
(212) 691-1930 x12; (212) 633-1620 (fax)
Email: info | at | nybida.org
Web: http://www.nybida.org
NYBIDA is a non - profit organization that provides continuing education in appropriate diagnostic & remedial approaches & supports the rights of people with Dyslexia and related Learning Disabilities so that they may lead more fulfilling lives.

International Dyslexia Association Suffolk Branch

Lisa Isaacs, Esq.
Attorney at Law
39 Broadway, Suite 1620
New York, NY 10006
(917) 553-7977
Email: lisaacs | at | lisaisaacs.com
Web: https://lisaisaacs.com
Experienced special education attorney licensed to practice law in New York and Pennsylvania. Trained mediator. Offers mediation and legal advocacy and litigation services.

itutordirect.com
Laurence Perry
998C Old Country Road, Suite 182
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 456-8199
Email: larryperry | at | itutordirect.com
Web: http://www.itutordirect.com
Online Tutoring for children and adults with special needs. Use the technology you love to improve basic skills. Private, convenient, certified special education tutors.

Estrea Janoson Advocacy/Consulting
75 Plandome Rd.
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 626-6215; (516) 723-9331 (fax)
Email: ejanoson | at | ymail.com
Web: http://www.janosonconsulting.com
Estrea Janoson offers consulting, advocacy and family training services for parents seeking to provide their special needs children with the best special education plan (IFSP or IEP) possible.

Wendy Kamaiko-Solano, DSW
295 Central Park West, Suite 2
New York, NY 10024
(212) 579-6405; (917) 622-3552
Email: wdks | at | aol.com
Private psychotherapy practice for families and individuals whose special needs require my transdisciplinary expertise with interdisciplinary teams consisting of other professions and parents.

Shari Kaplan, MA, CCC-SLP
120 E Hartsdale Ave Apt 5A
Hartsdale, NY 10530
(917) 584-3618
Email: shari.kaplan | at | gmail.com
Provider of speech services to children with speech/language disorders. Experience working with a variety of diagnoses, including autism, apraxia, articulation disorders, language delays, and feeding/oral motor difficulties. PROMPT trained.

Michael V. Kaplen, Esq.
Attorney at Law
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
20 Vesey Street
New York, NY 10007
(212) 732 2262; (866) BRAIN LAW
President, Brain Injury Association, New York State Chair, Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group Association of Trial Lawyers of America Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Bd of Trial Advocacy
Email: dekap | at | optonline.net
Web: www.brainlaw.com

C. Faith Kappenberg, RCSW
Psychotherapist & Consultant
23 Marion Street
Greenvale, NY 11548
(516) 625-6056
Email: kappenberg | at | aol.com
Family counseling and parent training for autism, Asperger's and related learning disabilities. Assist parents with the special education process, IEP review, behavior support plans and social coaching.

Dr. Jeffrey Kassinove
175 West 79th Street, Suite 1A
New York, NY 10024
(212) 479-7361 Ext. 4; (516) 592-7404
Email: jkassinove | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.counseling-for-kids.com
Counseling, psychotherapy, and psychoeducational testing services for children, adults, and families. Addresses problems using advanced cognitive and behavioral techniques.

Julie Michaels Keegan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
18 Coventry Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Satellite Office: 1202 Troy-Schenectady Road
Latham, NY
(518) 877-4040; (518) 877-4050 (fax)
Email: juliekeegan | at | nysbar.com
Web: http://www.attorneyforspecialneeds.com
Law practice committed to high quality education and future care planning for children and adults with differing abilities in the greater Capital District.

Ken-Ton SEPTSA
Aimee Levesque, President
1500 Colvin Boulevard
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 876-3019
Email: kentonseptsa | at | gmail.com
Web: http://kentonseptsa.bfn.org/
Ken-Ton SEPTSA is a Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association that serves Kenmore, Tonawanda and all that need our assistance.

Lama Khouri-Padova LMSW, MSc
20 West 74st
New York, NY 10024
(212) 877-3407
Email: umbianca | at | yahoo.com
Social and communication skills group psychodynamic psychotherapy for Pre-teens and teens diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum or Pervasive Development Disorders.

Kid Success, Inc.
Lisa La Fata
2950 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 796-0989
Email: all4kidsuccess | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.all4kidsuccess.com
Autism Consultants/ABA/VB Therapy/SEIT/Socialization Classes/Behavior Intervention Plans.

KidAbilities, LLC
Sue Seiler
1 Skyline Drive, Suite 298
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 347-5990; (914) 347-5236 (fax)
Email: sue | at | kidabilities.com
Web: http://www.kidabilities.com
KidAbilities is a pediatric practice offering Occupational, Physical and Speech therapy. We specializes in sensory integration, neurodevelopmental therapy, feeding, prompt and other cutting edge treatment techniques.

Kids Care Rehabilitation Services
Richard Rothwell
711 Troy Schenectady Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 786-1665; (518) 441-3100
Email: dtoelle | at | nycap.rr.com
Pediatric facility that provides speech, physical and occupational therapy as well as Hanen parent programs for parents of children with communication delays and ASD and developmental playgroups.

Kids Connect SLP PLLC
Jennifer Topf
214 East 70th Street, Ground Floor
New York, NY 10021
(201) 709-6054
Email: jgtopf | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.kidsconnectslp.com
Kids Connect offers both INDIVIDUAL and GROUP speech, language, and social skills therapy to children.

The Kid's Connection
Patricia Rowan
19 Puckey Drive
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 736-7898; (914) 737-4155 (fax)
Email: patrowan | at | bestweb.net
After school socialization groups, using peer models as group members. Skills are taught, demonstratd and role played. Young adult socialiation and life skills groups for 18 and over.

Kids Time Therapies
Liz Missir
42-77 65th Place
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 429-2000
Email: EMOTR | at | aol.com
Specializing In; Sensory Integrated Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Services for kids. Fully Equipped Sensory Gym.

The Kildonan School
425 Morse Hill Road
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-8111
Web: http://www.kildonan.org/
Empowering students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences since 1969.

Robert J. Krakow, P.C.
1205 Franklin Avenue, Suite 110
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 354-3300; (212) 227-0600; (646) 349-1771 (fax)
Email: rkrakow | at | earthlink.net
Legal representation for children with special needs or disabilities. I specialize in litigation. I represent children in special education and also vaccine injury.

Michele Kule-Korgood, Esq.
Attorney at Law
98-20 Metropolitan Avenue
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 261-0181; (718) 268-2633 (fax)
Email: MkuleSpecialEd | at | Aol.com
Michele Kule-Korgood is an attorney whose private practice focuses on representing parents of children with disabilities in obtaining appropriate special education services/placements.

Andrew E. Kuhn, Ph.D.
29 Haines Road
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
and
68 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 794-4660; (914) 244-9014
Email: andrewkuhn | at | aol.com
I provide psychoeducational testing for learning disabilities, advocacy support, IEP drafting, educational therapy and remediation. Consult to parent-side attorneys on evaluation and placement issues.

Lisa M. LaVardera, Esq.
Attorney At Law
33 Hilton Avenue
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 564-8301
Email: llavardera0930 | at | aol.com

LCM caring Advocates
Lydia Magaddino
113 Eden Avenue
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 798-0634
Email: lcm724 | at | aol.com
Web: http://lcm724 | at | aol.com
Advocate for special education, help every parent before, after and during their CSE meeting.

Learning Disabilities Association of New York State
90 S. Swan Street
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 436-4633

Learning Disabilities Association of New York - Capital Region

Learning Disabilities Association of New York City
27 West 20th Street, Suite 304
New York, NY 10011
(212) 645-6730; (212) 924-8896 (fax)
Email: info | at | ldanyc.org
Web: http://www.ldanyc.com
An information and referral service for learning disabilities resources in the five counties of New York City. It is accessible Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM; and has bi-lingual (Spanish) capacity.

Learning Disabilities Association of New York - Central New York

Learning Disabilities Association of Western NY
Darlene Boeck
2555 Elmwood Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-7200; (716) 874-7205 (fax)
Email: dboeck | at | ldaofwny.org
Web: http://ldaofwny.org
Providing educational advocacy to families including attending CSE, 504 planning meetings and linkage to local professional evaluators and law firms.

Learning Disability, Neuropsychological Evaluation
Nadine Gardner PsyD
102-30 Queens Boulevard, Suite LC
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 275-3509; (917) 453-2283
Email: Nadinemay6 | at | aol.com
Licensed child psychologist with specialized expertise in learning disability neuropsychological evaluations for students with Dyslexia, ADHD, Spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Academic remediation and psychotherapy are also available.

Learning Land Daycare
Laura Konarski
1 Carpenter Road
Chester, NY 10918
(845) 469-7428
Email: learninglanddaycare | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.learninglandfamilydaycare.com
We specialize in a family oriented child care and Work with children with special needs.

LearningRx
Richard Mancuso
115 East 82nd Street, Suite 1B
New York, NY 10028
(212) 738 9264; (917) 210 9383 (fax)
Email: info.learningrx.nyc | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.learningrx.com/nyc-ues
The LearningRx brain-training methodology is proven to increase mental abilities and IQ, improve academic achievement, boost self-esteem and remove barriers caused by learning disabilities.

LEARNLIVE
Joy H. Baum, M.S.Ed., P.D.
200 School House Road
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 980-9545
Email: nahvah | at | gmail.com
Web: http://learnlive.webs.com
Coaching & Counseling Support for Families. From Advocacy to Resolution. All Ages: Group Training, Retreats and Individual Support. Years of Counseling and Education Experience.

Brian K. Lebowitz, PHD
1050 Hallock Ave., Suite 1
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 327-4330; (631) 476-0766 (fax)
Email: BKL | at | NPexam.com
Web: http://www.NPexam.com
Neuropsychological and psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults. Specializing in ADHD, Learning Disorders, and cognitive disorders secondary to medical conditions.

Legal Services of Central New York, Inc.
472 South Salina Street, Suite 300
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 475-3127; (866)475-9967; (315)475-3120 (TTY); (866)475-3120 (TTY); (315) 475-2706 (fax)
Email: bwallbridge | at | wnylc.com
Web: http://www.lscny.org
Several Protection & Advocacy projects representing people with disabilities of all ages: free legal services to individuals/groups with disabilities. Most projects require legal problem be related to disability.

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
William Flynn, Managing Atty
123 Grand Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 569-9110; (845) 569-9120 (fax)
Email: mwhateley | at | lshv.org
Web: http://www.lshv.org
Provide varying levels of legal representation to students with disabilities.

LIACSN, Inc.
Child Advocates
Patricia Guerin
1320 Stony Brook Road
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 444-5640
Email: liacsn | at | optonline.net
Paralegals with over twenty years combined experience serving children with special needs. CPSE/CSE/CST Representation, Mediation, Parent Referral and Support.

L.I.F.E. Source Learning
Dr. Lois P. Tannenbaum
PO Box 2162
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 527-7913; (845) 566-1215 (fax)
Email: DrLPT03 | at | aol.com
Individualized evaluations & intervention plans that facilitate success for all ages/ability levels. Parent/professional workshops available. The learning is more important than the label.

Lifespan Behavioral Services, LLC
J.J. Carolan, MA, BCBA
71 Sylvan Street
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(718) 440-7738
Email: lifespanbehavioralservices | at | gmail.com
Behavior analytic services for individuals with autism in home education settings. Serving individuals ages 12+. Transition planning, augmentative communication, behavior reduction, home program set up.

LifeTime Prep Program
Bernice Malcolm
P.O. Box 446
Shaw, MS 38773
or
P.O. Box 375
West Henrietta, NY 14586
(585) 334-7299; (585) 321-3525; (585) 334-7093 (fax)
Email: lifetimeprep | at | rochester.rr.com
Web: http://www.lifetimeprep.org
I serve students with or without disabilities, school districts and state department of education. Services include AIS, RTI, IEP, 504, IST, TTS, and much more.

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes - Long Island
Daryl Martin
20 Roosevelt Avenue
Roslyn, NY 11576
(516) 625-5133; (516) 625-1407 (fax)
Email: longisland.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an organization dedicated to helping children and adults learn to their potential. Lindamood-Bell’s research-based instruction teaches reading, language comprehension, and math.

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes - New York
Tom Mariani
110 East 55th Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 644-0650; (212) 644-0654 (fax)
Email: newyork.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an organization dedicated to helping children and adults learn to their potential. Lindamood-Bell’s research-based instruction teaches reading, language comprehension, and math.

David M. Lira, Esq.
Attorney at Law
595 Stewart Avenue
Suite 510
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 222-2777; (516) 222-2971 (fax)
Email: liralaw | at | nela.org
Web: liralaw.com

Liston Advocates
Jodi Liston
341 Frozen Ridge Road
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 926-7558; (845) 784-1624 (fax)
Email: Jodi | at | ListonAdvocates.com
Web: http://www.ListonAdvocates.com
I work with families who struggle to ascertain special education services and who would like solutions to the stress and frustration the process brings to their lives.

LI-TECA (Long Island's Twice Exceptional Children's Advocacy)
Helga Lavan
48 18th Avenue
Sea Cliff, New York 11579
(516) 759-1624 mailbox 3
Email: twice exceptional | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.li-teca.org
TECA - an organization creating an awareness of the twice exceptional child. We support and encourage the development of programs designed to promote the strengths inherent in these children.

Living Through Learning Foundation
David Gordon
28 West Francis Street
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 476-7242
Email: ltlf.org | at | gmail.com
Web: http://livingthroughlearning.org
501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to help learners with chronic health conditions stay connected through technology to friends, school, and innovative learning opportunities.

The Livingston County Youth Advocacy Program
Jill Cartledge and Stewart Atkin
6 Court Street, Room 105
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-7049; (585) 243-7944
This Program provides advocacy for youth and families that live in Livingston County, to resolve problems relating to education and other service systems. Services include representation of students with disabilities at CSE and 504 meetings. We also assist with school suspension and enrollment for both special and general ed students.

Logotherapy
Gabriel Gherasin, BA Social Sciences, MA Psychology
34-50, 29th Street 2 N
Long Island City, NY 11106
(718) 784-0384
Email: rodicaandgabriel | at | aol.com
Depressive Disorders, Stress Management, Individual, Couple and Family Counseling, Holistic Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders therapy.

Logopedica Pediatric Speech Center
Stella Heracleous-Kyprianou
21-14 Newtown Avenue
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-0643
Email: info | at | logopedica.com
Web: http://www.logopedica.com
Comprehensive assessment and quality treatment for children with communication, cognitive or social delays. Our center offers Speech Therapy, Special Instruction and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Long Island Advocacy Center, Inc.
999 Herricks Road, Room 108
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 248-2222; (516) 248-2290 (fax)

Long Island Advocacy Center, Inc.
490 Wheeler Road, Suite 165 C
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 234-0467; (631) 234-4069 (fax)

Long Island Early Childhood Direction Center
Carolyn Gammerman
47 Humphrey Drive
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-8580; (516) 921-2354 (fax)
Email: liecdc | at | vclc.org
Web: http://www.vclc.org
We provide free and confidential information and referrals to families and professionals about services for children birth-5 in Nassau and Suffolk.

Long Island Interventions Inc.
Jeffrey P. Brown MS Ed.
84 Hawthorne Avenue
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 335-5393
Email: jeffbrown13 | at | me.com
An agency offering Early Intervention, Preschool Special Education, Parent training and Advocacy services primarily in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Specializing in Autism.

Long Island Learning Solutions
Ruth Fuller
18 Bellaire Drive
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 673-3369
Email: rfuller | at | lilearningsolutions.com
Web: http://www.lilearningsolutions.com
Providing assistive technology support, multisensory tutoring for students who learn differently, Wilson Reading by a certified instructor, educational evaluations and parent education.

Long Island Neuropsychological Consultants
S. Rothman, Ph.D.
45 North Station Plaza
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 487-4466; (516) 487-5170; (516) 487-4485 (fax)
Email: LICNPC | at | AOL.COM
We provide comprehensive neuropsychological, psychoeducational and psychological evaluations and school consultation from infancy through adulthood for all educational, developmental, neurobiological and behavioral issues.

Long Island Parent Center
Keri Larsen
887 Kellum Street
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 603-3300; (631) 603-3303 (fax)
Email: kerlar | at | optonline.net
Web: http://www.LIParentCenter.org
Providing information, training & support to parents of children with disabilities in need of special education services in Nassau & Suffolk counties. LIPC services are free & confidential.

Long Island Psychiatric, P.L.L.C.
2 Main Street, Suite 8
Roslyn, NY 11576
(516) 626-2182; (516) 626-2183; (516) 626-9367 (fax)
Email: jbsnyder | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.lipsychiatric.com
Dr. Snyder completed his training at MA General Hospital, Harvard Medical School and was Director of the ADHD Program at NS-LIJ Hospital and Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine and SUNY Stony Brook Department of Pediatrics

Long Island Special Needs Advisory Partners
1225 Franklin Ave, Suite 325
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 521-1099; (917) 215-1100; (866) 520-9598 (fax)
Email: info | at | longislandsnap.com
Web: http://www.longislandsnap.com
Free parent training and informational resources which center on quality of life, legal and financial issues which families with special need children face.

Lotus Therapy
Elizabeth Wivell OTR/L, RYT
136 Fort Greene Place, Suite B
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(917) 334-6837
Email: info | at | lotustherapyny.com
Web: http://www.lotustherapyny.com
New York Studio offering specialized services including OT, PT, yoga, handwriting help and more. Classes are designed to build confidence, coordination, concentration and self-esteem.

Lucy the Literacy Lady
Lucy Samuels
61-43 186th Street
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(347) 494-1626
Email: lucy | at | theliteracylady.com
Web: http://www.theliteracylady.com
I provide assessments and academic language therapy for children & adults with language-based learning differences such as Dyslexia and Dysgraphia.

Debra Machado, LCSW
Pilgrim Lane
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 333-6626
Email: valleyofroses56 | at | optonline.net
Individual, Marital and Group counseling for the family members and loved ones of Children with ASD and other Neurological Disorders.

The Magic Paintbrush Project
Jennifer O'Brien
572 County Road 32
Greene, NY 13778
(607) 729-5059
Email: jen | at | magicpaintbrushproject.org
Web: http://www.magicpaintbrushproject.org
The Project provides creative workshops that complement services for individuals, families, and professionals facing the challenges of a special needs diagnosis.

Manhattan Testing and Counseling
Beth E. King, Ph.D.
509 W. 110th Street, Suite 4A
New York, NY 10025
(212) 222-7477
Email: BethKingPhD | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.bethkingphd.com
Clinical and neuropsychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of children with ADHD, LD, PDD, dysgraphia, PTSD, CAPD and language disorders. Therapy and parent coaching.

Maplebrook School
Jennifer Scully
5142 Route 22
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-8191; (845) 373-7029 (fax)
Email: admissions | at | maplebrookschool.org
Web: http://www.maplebrookschool.org
Maplebrook School is an international boarding school for students with learning differences, speech & language difficulties and/or ADHD.

H. Jeffrey Marcus, Esq.
Attorney at Law
5888 Main St.
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 634-2753; (716) 536-3905; (716) 204-2041 (fax)
Email: specialedlaw | at | mac.com
Web: http://www.jeffmarcuslaw.com
Legal representation for parents who believe their kids are not being properly served. Services include hearings, appeals, advocacy at CSE meetings, parent workshops and more.

Rachel Marlowe, ABA Tutor/Special Needs Tutor
PO BOX 1011
Hillburn, NY 10931
(973) 508-2176
Email: marlowe.rachel | at | gmail.com
I will provide tutoring/ sitting/ social skills help for your child with special needs. I am skilled and extremely patient with children.

James Marsh, Esq.
Attorney at Law
PO Box 4668 #65135
New York, NY 10163-4668
(212) 372-3030; (914) 206-3998 (fax)
Email: jamesmarsh | at | marshlaw.net
Web: http://www.marshlaw.us
We are a New York based law firm representing individuals in a practice limited to adoption, special education and children's law.

Jennifer Mascolo, PsyD, NCSP
PO Box 140
Middletown, NJ 07748
(917) 757-7748
Email: jmascolo | at | verizon.net
NY/NJ licensed psychologist performing cognitive/academic evaluations and professional workshops on learning disabilities/assessment/intervention. Adjunct professor and co-author of three books on learning disabilities and cognitive assessment.

Mason Associates
Benjamin L. Mason
117 W 72nd St., Suite 310
New York, NY 10023
(802) 425-7600; (802) 425-7601 (fax)
Email: ben | at | masonconsult.com
Web: http://www.masonconsult.com
Educational Consultants serving clients throughout the US and internationally. Specializing in placement for students with LD, AD/HD, at-risk behaviors and special learning needs.

MassMutual Financial Group
Victor L. LaPoma
Center for Wealth Preservation
6800 Jericho Turnpike
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 682-3386; (516) 364-4263 (fax)
Email: vlapoma | at | finsvcs.com
Web: http://www.specialneedsli.com
A Certified Special Care Planner helping families develop life care plans for their special child, with a focus on planning for the transition from elementary and high school to adulthood.

Massapequa SEPTA
Dan Batik
4925 Merrick Road
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 799-0273
Email: massapequa_septa | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.massapequasepta.com
Massapequa Special Education PTA. Parents and Educators, representing special children in the Massapequa School District in Massapequa, New York. Every Child Can Learn!

Gilbert K. McMahon, Esq.
Attorney at Law
33 Highland View Road
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-2596; (845) 621-2596 (fax)
Email: MCMAHONADVOCACY | at | VERIZON.NET
Web: http://www.specialedlawadvocacy.com/
Dr. Eugene McMahon, former Executive Director, New York Institute for Special Education, and Attorney Gilbert McMahon provide educational and legal advocacy for special needs children.

Medical Psychology Services
Contact: Ronald. L. Turner, Phd
Kingston Pain Treatment Center
358 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 402-3029
Email: ronturnerphd | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://medicalpsychologyservices.com/
A holistic health psychology practice dedicated to helping individuals grow while dealing with medical difficulties

Melinda's Music Therapy
Melinda Burgard, MA, CMT, LCAT
PO Box 245
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925
(845) 477-0451
Email: Melindasmusic | at | optonline.net
Web: http://www.melindasmusic.com
Music Therapy group, located in Warwick,NY for Children ages 4-9 years, on the Autism Spectrum. Main goals of group: Increase Speech and Socialization Skills.

Meltzer's Driver Training Center
Matthew Meltzer
44 Dorothy Heights Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590-3008
(845) 297-3966; (845) 453-1122; (815) 371-3305 (fax)
Email: MDTCCDRS | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.drivingAcar.com
Assisting drivers or potential drivers with driving. With or without Adaptive Driving Aids. Driving Instruction or Road Test Service or Driver Evaluation or Vehicle Modification Evaluation. Matt Meltzer has been doing this since 1974.

Mental Health Association of New York State
194 Washington Avenue, Suite 415
Albany, NY 12210-2317
(518) 434-0439; (800) 766-6177
Web: http://www.mhanys.org/

Deusdedi Merced, Esq.
Attorney at Law
330 Madison Avenue, Floor Nine
New York, New York 10017
(212) 573-0944; (212) 573-0945 (fax)
Email: dmerced | at | mercedlawgroup.com
Web: www.mercedlawgroup.com
We are a children's and education law firm with over 50 years of combined experience serving the needs of families of children with disabilities.

Helene Mermelstein, Psy.D.
1 Exeter Place
Glen Head, NY 11545
Email: Dalem9 | at | optonline.net
Licensed Psychologist for comprehensive evaluations for children with special needs. 27 years working in special education schools. Consult with school districts, develop behavioral plans and educational programs.

MetDESK-MetLife's Div. Estate Planning Spec Kids
James A. Wallace
c/o Goodman Financial Group
300 Motor Parkway, Suite 105
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 582-6544 Ext. 5084; (631) 952-3436 (fax)
Email: jawallace | at | metlife.com
Financial needs planning and advice for families and guardians of children with special needs. Also available to give workshops to groups.

MetLife's Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids
Louis Cook, LUTCF, AFP
Financial Services Executive
101 Tyrellan Avenue, 2nd Floor
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 966-3235
Email: LCook | at | metlife.com
Web: www.metlife.com/desk
MetLife's Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids helps families preserve government benefits, meet long-term care needs, and make needed cash available.

Mid-Hudson Regional Early Childhood Direction Center
5 Washington Terrace
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-1162 ext. 244; (845) 565-0337 (TTY)
Email: rbrenner | at | myindependentliving.org
Free resource and referral information for families of children with disabilities or suspected delays, birth to five, in Orange, Ulster, Sullivan and Dutchess counties.

Mid Island Therapy Assoc. LLC D/B/A All About Kids
Cathleen A. Grossfeld
255 Executive Drive, Executive Office, LL 105
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 576-2040 Ext. 48; (877) 333-KIDS; (516) 576-1615 (fax)
Email: anne.worth | at | allaboutkidsny.com
Web: http://www.allaboutkidsny.com
All About Kids provides EI, CPSE & CSE Evaluation & Therapy Services to children ages 0-21 with suspected or diagnosed developmental delays, disabilities, or ASDs.

Dr Stephen Migden and Associates
142 Mineola Avenue
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 625-0824
Email: drmigden | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.DrStephenMigdenandAssociates.com
Assistance in finding private and boarding school placement for students with special learning needs.

Miller Place Special Education Support Group
Elaine Gasparini
27 Greenlawn Rd.
Sound Beach, NY 11789
Phone: 631-821-7906
Email: gaspoclan | at | optonline.net
Support group for parents to meet and discuss issues our children are facing in school and at home.

MindWorks Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Allison Thaler
2 Overhill Road, Suite 320
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 574-6363
Email: Majanine | at | juno.com
We provide psychoeducational assessments and tutoring services for children and adults ages 5 and up.

Elizabeth R Missir OTR/L - Occupational Therapy
39-37 64th Street
Woodside, NY 11377
(917) 544-3927
Email: EMOTR | at | aol.com
Occupational Therapy Services; Children 0-21 (Home Based); Evaluation - Treatment - Consultation

MJV Consulting LLC
Michele Vilardi, Ph.D.
560 Main Street, Suite # 2F
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 224-4658; (631) 224-4657 (fax)
Email: LearningdiffRences | at | yahoo.com
We are a Community Based Disability Awareness, Resource & Advocacy Center. Services: Attending Advocates, Document review, CSE, CPSE, Parent Agendas, Due Process, State Complaints, Mediation, Resolution, Support Groups, Work Shops & Training.

MK Educational Therapy
Melissa Katz
1309 Jericho Turnpike
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(718) 312-9635
Email: tchr543 | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.mkeducationaltherapy.net
Educational Therapy- Specialized help "well beyond tutoring" for the student with special needs. Provided by academy trained (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading, Multi-sensory Math Writing)

The Monroe County Chapter of the Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
(a.k.a. Better Days Ahead Family Support Network) a service of The Mental Health Association of Rochester/Monroe Co., Inc.
339 East Avenue, Suite 201
Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 325-3145 ext. 16; (585) 325-3188 (fax)
Email: bda | at | mharochester.org
Web: mharochester.org or betterdaysahead.org

MOST (Mothers of Supertwins), Inc.
P.O. Box 306, East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 859-1110; (631) 859-3580 (fax)
Web: www.MOSTonline.org
An international support network for families of multiples.

Mulberry Tree Learning
Deborah C. Giuliani, M.Ed.
24 Main St.
PO Box 183
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 986-6498; (845) 986-6494 (fax)
Email: dgiuliani | at | mulberrytreelearning.com
Web: http://www.mulberrytreelearning.com
Provide Orton-Gillingham reading instruction,tutoring in all subjects K-12,social skills groups,assessments for learning disabilities, parent consultations regarding IEPs and school evaluations.

Multisensory Learning
Diane Ryan-Reed
77 Westminster Drive
Bohemia, NY 11716
(516) 662-8919
Email: sensorylearning | at | optonline.net
Wilson Reading System Tutoring; Lindamood Bell V & V Tutoring

Suzanne Myron, Esq.
Attorney at Law
7669 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 864-3876; (516) 496-9052 (fax)
Email: smyron | at | myronlaw.com
Web: http://www.myronlaw.com
Suspension Hearings, Residency Hearings, and Appeals. Special Education matters.

Nanny Providing Specialized Services (NYC)
Teresa Sensho Wagg
602 39th St #203
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(347) 596-0153
Email: sensho3 | at | hotmail.com
Full time nanny specializing in aural/auditory supportive home speech therapy for cochlear implant/hearing aids, newly identified deaf infant; older child. Other challenges welcomed.

National Adult Literacy & Learning Disabilities Center (NALLD)
Academy for Educational Development
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009-1202
(202) 884-8185; (800) 953-ALLD (953-2553); (202) 884-8429 (fax); (202) 884-8422
State resources on National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) site

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of New York State
260 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210-1312
(518) 462-2000; (800) 950-3228
Web: http://www.naminys.org/

The National Jewish Council for Disabilities / YACHAD
Chani Herrmann
11 Broadway, 13th Fl.
New York, NY 10004
(212) 613-8229
Email: njcd | at | ou.org
Web: www.njcd.org
The National Jewish Council for Disabilities provides individualized and ongoing support to Jewish communal institutions i.e. synagogues, schools, community centers facilitating inclusion for all individuals with disabilities.

NEV-SA-DI, LLC
Louis Cook
1550 Richmond Avenue, Suite 201
Staten Island, NY 10314
(800) 948-4722; (718) 494-3800; (718) 494-3824 (fax)
Email: Luigi3c | at | Aol.com
Web: http://Finsecurity.com/Louis
Special Needs Life and Estate Planning. All Ages Including Elderly. Specializing in Government Resources, Asset Creation, Preservation, and Estate Distributions. Workshops Available.

New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc.
Margaret Wright : Family Support Coordinator
6395 Old Niagara Road
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 439-1179 x467
Email: mwright | at | ndyfs.org
The Family Support Coordinator (FSC) works with families of children having an emotional, behavioral or socially handicapping condition. The FSC oversees the provision of three support groups for parents and provides support, advocacy, educational resources and information regarding special education services.

New England Diagnostic and Learning Center
James Paicopolos
14 Seth Davis Way
Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 287-5413; (774) 202-4973 (fax)
Email: dpaicos | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://diagn.white.prohosting.com
The Diagnostic Learning Center is a nonprofit organization and school which provides Educational Advocacy, Independent Special Education Evaluations and Special Education Services serving ages 3-29.

New Life Chiropractic
Dr. Keri Chiappino
Ruxton Towers
50 West 72nd Street, Suite C-5
New York, NY 10023
(631) 265-1223; (631) 265-1602 (fax)
Email: newlifechi | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.newlifechiropractic.com
Chiropractic Neurologist and Defeat Autism Now! Practitioner Dr. Chiappino specializes in children with neurological disorders. Her holistic, individualized program helps restore brain balance without the need for medication.

New York Autism Network (NYAN)
NYAN is funded by the New York State Education Department to carry out activities in four major goal areas--providing ongoing support to families and professionals, developing regional networks, providing technical assistance, and conducting conferences related to pervasive developmental disorders.
http://www.albany.edu/psy/autism/autism.html

New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
151 West 30th Street, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10001
(212) 244-4664; (212) 244-4570 (fax)
Web: http://www.nylpi.org

New York Special Needs Support
Sarah Birnbaum
370 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10025
(212) 666-7299
Email: sarah | at | nyspecialneeds.com
Web: http://www.nyspecialneeds.com
Help, information, and guidance for New York City families; special needs and special education advising, parent support.

New York State ARC, Inc.
393 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-8311; (800) 724-2094
Email: brandtm | at | nysarc.org
Web: http://www.nysarc.org/

New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
One Wembley Square
Albany, NY 12205-3830
(518) 452-8808
Email: office | at | nypta.com

New York State Education Department
Web: http://www.nysed.gov/

New York State PTA
One Wembley Square
Albany, NY 12205-3830
(877) 5NYSPTA; (518) 452-8808
This is a parent advocacy group and is associated with national pta, inc. to educated, inform, and advocate for all children

New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2 Nortnuky Lane
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 786-0947
Web: http://www.nysslha.org/

New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc.
Joanne Lynn
150 West 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
and
110-64 Queens Blvd, Suite 402
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(212) 752-1316; (631) 420-8636 (fax)
Email: info | at | nytps.com
Web: http://nytps.com
New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc. has been a leader in the health care services arena for over 20 years. Our services are diversified and we pride our selves in working with only the most experienced clinicians that are interested in making a difference in the lives of others.

New York State TRAID Project
New York State Office of Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
One Empire State Plaza, Suite 1001
Albany, NY 12223-1150
(518) 474-2825; (800) 522-4369 (V/TTY/Spanish, in NY); (518) 473-4231 (TTY)
Email: traid | at | emi.com
Web: http://www.oapwd.org/

Edward J. Nitkewicz, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Nitkewicz & McMahon, LLP
356 Veterans Memorial Highway
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 543-7676; (631) 993-0009 (fax)
Email: ejn | at | nmlawllp.com
Web: http://www.nmlawllp.com
Proudly representing children with special needs and their families in CPSE and CSE Meetings, Impartial Hearings and special education related litigation. Mr. Nitkewicz has a son with autism.

NNY Early Childhood Direction Center
44 Pierrpont Ave.
Satterlee Hall 104
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 267-2232; (877) 669-3232; (315) 267-3409 (fax)
Email: riderae | at | potsdam.edu
Web: http://www.potsdam.edu/nnyecdc
Information and technical assistance for families and professionals who work with young children with disabilities or developmental delays. Serving counties of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, and St. Lawrence.

Non-verbal Learning Disabilities Support Group
Meets monthly in Buffalo, New York
Shayne Bauer-Ellsworth or Karen Butler
(716) 983-9836; (716) 741-5061
Email: karenbutler | at | adelphia.net
Parent support group providing education and support to families of children with NLD.

Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL)
Kathy Connor
210 Court Street, Suite 107
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-8703; (315) 785-8612 (fax)
Email: susang | at | nrcil.net
Web: http://www.nrcil.net
We're a disability rights and resource center serving adults and children. We assist with physical, mental, emotional and learning disabilities.

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Mitchell I. Weisbrot, CLU
Special Needs Planning Professional
58 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 592-2009
Email: mitch.weisbrot | at | nmfn.com
Web: http://www.mitchweisbrot.com
Estate planning for families that include individuals with special needs. Legal & Financial workshops are provided at public and private schools, agencies, and SEPTA meetings.

NSLConsultant
Neil Levinsky
709 Bement Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10310
(718) 619-0922; (718) 447-1844 (fax)
Email: NSLConsultant | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.freewebs.com/nslconsultant
Providing educational consulting services to schools and parents.

NYFAC, New York Families for Autistic Children
Andrew Baumann
95-16 Pitkin Avenue
Ozone Park, NY 11417
(718) 641-3441; (917) 416-3540; (718) 641-4452 (fax)
Email: andrew | at | nyfac.org
Web: http://www.nyfac.org
To ensure quality Services to parents siblings and family members of those individuals affected by Autism, Mental Retardation and any developmental disability.

NYS Disabilities Advocacy Association and Network
Kathryn Cappella
2353 Pinnacle Road
Rush, NY 14543
(585) 533-1154; (585) 533-1362 (fax)
Email: kc | at | supportcenteronline.org
Web: http://www.nysdaan.org
NYS DAAN is a statewide, independent, multi-system advocacy resource network that provides access to up-to-date information and services at a local, regional and statewide level.

NYU Child Study Center
Sarah Kern, LMSW
577 First Avenue
New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-2749
Email: sarah.kern | at | nyumc.org
Web: http://www.aboutourkids.org/
The NYU Child Study Center’s Autism service is dedicated to diagnosing and providing treatment and support for children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Occupational Therapist
Christopher Daly, MS, OTR/L
P.O. Box 884
Sag Harbor, NY 11963-0023
(917) 913-0041
Email: cdalyot | at | yahoo.com
Pediatric Occupational Therapy. Private house calls- South Fork & Shelter Island. Suffolk County EI, CPSE, and Sliding Scale Fee accepted.

Office of Counsel Website
Decisions of the Commissioner of Education NYS Education
Web: http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/Decisions/

Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)

Web: http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/

Kerri-Ann O'Halloran, MA
112 Cambridge Avenue
Stewart Manor, New York, 11530
(917) 691-0156
Email: kerrianno | at | aol.com
I am an ABA therapist/consultant with over eight years experience. I have consulting contracts with various school districts in the Long Island/ Queens area. I am available for consulting with parents at the home or for school districts.

Ontario ARC
Donna Auria
3071 County Complex Drive
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-7500
Email: acassara | at | ontarioarc.org
Web: http://www.ontarioarc.org
Ontario ARC provides a wide variety of services and programs for children, teenagers, and adults with developmental disabilities, including recreation, transition, transportation and family reimbursement.

Open Lines Speech and Communication PLLC
Dr. Jessica Galgano
116 West 23rd Street, 5th floor
New York, NY 10011
(646) 375-2390; (888) 807-7794 (fax)
Email: galganophd | at | openlinescommunication.com
Web: http://www.openlinescommunication.com
OLSC is a private practice of Speech Pathology. Licensed Speech Pathologists offer high-quality services to children and adults with a variety of needs.

Optimum Care Rehab, Occupational Therapy, P.L.L.C.
Danielle Brown MS, OTR/L
3400- Snyder Ave Ste. 1N
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 388-0066; (718) 940-7680 (fax)
Email: OptimumCareRehab | at | msn.com
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services from birth to 18 years. Our team specializes in Sensory Integration, Developmental Delays, Learning Disabilities, ADD/ ADHD, and Autism.

Options4You
Audrey Serel
4 Polo Court
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 692-0524; (516) 367-4265 (fax)
Email: aserel | at | arsoptions4you.com
Web: http://arsoptons4you.com
I am an educational consultant that specializes in students with learning differences. I guide them through the college selection process to find their college match.

OT4U Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services
Lisa Kedron
152 Cheryl Lane
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 445-5588
Email: OT4U | at | live.com
Providing therapy in the home to children of all ages and abilities to succeed at every day tasks.

Leslie E. Packer, PhD
940 Lincoln Place North
Bellmore, NY 11710-1016
(516) 785-2653
Email: admin | at | tourettesyndrome.net
Web: http://www.tourettesyndrome.net
Licensed psychologist providing individual therapy services for children and teens with Tourette's, ADHD, OCD, and associated disorders. Also provide school consultant services in NYS.

Kevin C. Palmeri, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2100 Deer Park Avenue, Suite 3
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 470-4070
Email: kcpesq | at | aol.com
All levels of legal representation for students with disabilities.

Parent Network of WNY
(716) 332-4174
Email: KMW | at | parentnetworkwny.org
Web: http://www.parentnetworkwny.org/

Parent to Parent of New York State
Jan Fitzgerald, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1296
Tupper Lake NY 12986
(866) 727-6970
Web: www.parenttoparentnys.org

Parent Support Network
P.O. Box 284
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-6090
Email: info | at | parentsupportnetwork.org
Web: www.parentsupportnetwork.org

Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
The Advocacy Center
277 Alexander Street, Suite 500
Rochester, NY 14607
(716) 546-1700; (800) 650-4967 (in NY)
Email: klein | at | advocacycenter.com
Web: http://www.advocacycenter.com/

Parentadvocates
Betsy Combier
315 East 65th Street, 4C
New York, NY 10021
(212) 794-8902; (212) 517-3353 (fax)
Email: betsy | at | parentadvocates.org
Web: http://www.parentadvocates.org
We advocate for children with all disabilities, and list the laws, rules, and regulations that need to be followed as well as articles of interest to parents on our website.

The Parenting Training Network
Cynthia Shields
365 E. 184th St. (Ste 411)
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 367-6809
Email: cshields | at | parentingtrainingnetwork.com
Web: http://www.parentingtrainingnetwork.com
The Parenting Training Network is a fee for service agency that provides parent workshops and trainings. workshops specialize in Discipline, Special needs Anger Mgmt and Domestic Violence.

Parents of A.N.G.E.L.S.
Kathy Diaz/Gerard Petillo
1968 Eastchester Rd
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 931-0515
Email: info | at | bxangels.org
A Bronx based support group for parents of children with autism. This is our 10th year.

Parents of Blind Children of NY
Maria T. Garcia (President)
Manhattanville Station
PO Box 2823
New York, NY 10027
(212) 222-1705; (212) 222-3434 (fax)
Email: pobcny | at | verizon.net
Web: http://pobcny.org
We provide parent advocacy and support as well as regular conferences and seminars on the subject of blindness and visual impairment in children of all ages.

Parents of Special Children, Inc.
Donna Jones
2 C Tower Drive
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 598-7672
Email: jsoper_psc | at | alltel.net
Web: http://www.pscoswego.org
We provide respite reimbursement to families eligible under OMRDD in Oswego County NY as long as they live with a family member.

Partners With Parents
Doug Smith
558 West 173rd Street
New York, NY 10032
(212) 928-5016
Email: info | at | partnerswithparents.com
Web: http://www.partnerswithparents.com
A comprehensive, in-home tutoring and homeschooling organization providing educational instruction, coordination and support for New York City Metropolitan area families.

Partnership for Children's Rights
Todd Silverblatt
271 Madison Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(212) 683-7999; (212) 683-5544 (fax)
Email: info | at | pfcr.org
Web: www.pfcr.org
LSC provides free civil legal representation to low-income children from birth through age 18 in such areas as special education hearings and SSI disability hearings.

Julie P. Passman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2975 Westchester Avenue, Suite 208
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 253-8804; (914) 694-2244 (fax)
Email: passmanspecialed | at | aol.com
I practice exclusively special education advocacy. I represent parents as they navigate the special education maze, and I assist them in securing appropriate special education services for their children.

People For Equal Justice
Sandra Baron
60 Dwyer Ave.
Liberty, NY 12754
(845) 295-9452; (845) 295-9495 (fax)
Email: pfej | at | msn.com
Human rights organization

Nancy Perkins, LMSW, Special Education Advocate
191 Arrow Street
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 670-6800
Email: Nancy | at | npsea.com
Web: http://npsea.com
I provide advice to parents whose children either receive or are in need of special education services.

Patricia S. Phelan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 182
Tappan, NY 10983
(845) 398-FAPE (3273); (914) 629-4707; (845) 398-3272 (fax)
Email: PSPESQ | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.phelanspecialedlaw.com
Representing parents of children with special needs to obtain appropriate educational services while empowering them to understand their rights and navigate the special education system.

Piano 4 Special Kidz
Dee Cucinotta
476 Troy Schenectady Rd.
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 331-9695
Email: dee | at | piano4specialkidz.com
Web: http://www.piano4specialkidz.com
Piano instruction exclusively for children/adolescents/adults with special needs. Teacher has a BA Music, MS Special Education and is certified to teach both. Annual Spring Recital.

Celina Pipman LCSW-R
73 Croton Av. Suite 105
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 941-3683; (914) 772-4999; (914) 941-3683 (fax)
Email: crpcsw | at | aol.com
Learning Challanges, Language Disorders, Interactive Disorders, Regulatory-Sensory Processing Disorders, Disorders of Relating and Communicating. Parentohood and Parent Training, Parent-Infant Psychotherapy, Dyadic Play Therapy-Floortime

Chris Pittman, Advocate
214 Main St.
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-9188
Email: angel14437 | at | aol.com
Advocate for children with disabilities. Parent member Dansville Central School CSE.

Playmake Educational Consulting
Dr. Diane Fraser
367 Bedford ave Apt 3f
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(917) 843-5825; (917) 975-2147
Email: skyeink | at | hotmail.com
I have been working over the last four years as a private tutor in ABA and verbal behavior techniques with children with autism or PDD. I am looking for summer students (beginning mid June) in the Brooklyn and Queens area.

PlayMore Therapies LLC
Helene M Czech
PO Box 390
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
(917) 797 9533; (845) 635-9634 (fax)
Email: playmoretherapies | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.playmoretherapies.com
Special Education and ABA specialists. We provide consult, program review and instruction. Educational evaluation, family training, behavior intervention, social skills training. Speech therapy and OT also available.

PlayWorks OT PT PLLC
Marie Fulgham
65-10 99th St. #LL1
Rego Park, NY 11374
(718) 606-1818; (718) 606-9436 (fax)
Email: info | at | playworksnyc.com
Web: http://www.playworksnyc.com
PlayWorks NYC is a pediatric therapy facility that provides physical, occupational and speech and language therapy to children with special needs.

Ms. Michelle Poll, MA
P.O. Box 5639
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 728-4615
Email: therapist1 | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.find-a-therapist.com/index.php?cmd=elist&id=6870
Family, Child and Parenting: One of the prime goals is to assist children to learn and develop habits and patterns that will help them to deal with life issues. I provide a resource to learn coping skills, set guidelines, help bring order out of chaos, and to maintain family integrity and love.

Betty J. Potenza, Esq.
Attorney at Law
20 Milton Avenue
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-4570, Ext. 310; (845) 795-2488 (fax)
Email: bp | at | potenzalaw.com
Web: http://potenzalaw.com
Legal reprsentation of parents at CSE meetings, impartial hearings and appeals,to assist in obtaining appropriate special education services for their children.

Pound Ridge Learning Center
Michele Schneider
4 Trinity Pass Road
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
(914) 764-4766; (914) 764-4768 (fax)
Email: mishpaula | at | aol.com
Web: www.prlc.net
Tutoring/test prep for disabled and non-disabled children. Educational Consultants who work with parents and schools to ensure successful inclusion of all students.

Power Advocates
Monica Moshenko
8703 Howard Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 568-7728
Email: monica | at | disabilitynewsradio.com
Web: http://www.disabilitynewsradio.com
Monica is a parent and advocate since 1998. Her son was diagnosed with ASD in 1999 and since has been outspoken advocate for him and many other children and adults with disabilities volunteering her time to make a difference in WNY and nationally.

Prader-Willi Alliance of New York, Inc.
267 Oxford Street
Rochester NY 14607
(716) 442-1655; (800) 442-1655; (716) 271-2782
Email: alliance | at | prader-willi.org
Web: www.prader-willi.org
Through conferences, publications, electronic communication and networking (parent-to-parent, parent-to-professional, professional-to-professional), the Prader-Willi Alliance provides a valuable resource for individuals and families sharing the same concerns.

Professional Advocacy Services
Deborah Larson
14 Ellicott Ave.
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 219-4038
Email: dlarson2 | at | rochester.rr.com
Special education advocate helping parents of children with any disability, ages birth - 21. Specializing in autism and behavioral issues.

Special Education Advocacy
Catharine Mchugh
58 Willett St., 3A
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 618-4198
Email: specialedfirm | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.specialedfirm.com
A special ed firm offering advocacy and training for parents, children, and schools. Over 30 years experience.

Special Format Books for Children and Youth Ages 3-19
New York State Talking Book and Braille Library
New York State Library
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
(518) 474-5935; (800) 342-3688
Email: tbblkids | at | mail.nysed.gov
Web: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/tbbl/index.html

Special Needs Awareness Project (SNAP)
Jill Lewis-Flood
263 Aster Street
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 795-4541
Email: snapadmin | at | msn.com
Web: http://specialneedsawareness.org
A resource of special education information, advocacy, and agencies that promote academic and social success of children with disabilities in an inclusive environment.

Special Needs Family Planning
Stuart Flaum
AXA Advisors LLC
1633 Broadway
New York, NY 10017
(212) 541-1852
Email: stuart.flaum | at | axa-advisors.com
Web: http://specialneedsfamilyplanning.com
Special Needs Family Planning consultants meet individually with families and offer practical, educational workshops at schools, parent support groups, social service agencies, houses of worship and conferences.

The Special Needs Planning Center - New York
Louis Cook
1550 Richmond Ave, Suite 201
Staten Island, NY 10314
(800) 948-4722; (718) 494-3824 (fax)
Email: lcook | at | thesnpcenter.com
Web: http://www.thesnpcenter.com
We assist families in planning for their loved ones with special needs by coordinating their legal, financial and state benefit plans.

Spedvocate
Diana Pucci, Special Education Lay Advocate
9 Watson St., No. 3
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 219-4313
Email: spedvocate | at | gmail.com
Web: http://spedvocate.com
Partnering with parents to assist in obtaining an appropriate education for your child.

Speech and Language Therapy
50 Plaza St E. Apt 6B
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(347) 563-1399
Email: jamie_tallent | at | hotmail.com
Private home-based speech and language therapy.

SpeechWorks 4 Kids! Pediatric Speech Therapy
Erica Gale
222 E 34th Street
New York, NY 10016
(347) 234-5437
Email: Info | at | SpeechWorks4Kids.com
Web: http://www.SpeechWorks4Kids.com
SpeechWorks 4 Kids! is a pediatric speech therapy practice that provides resources, evaluations, consultations & individualized treatment to young children with speech, language, & voice needs.

Spina Bifida Association of Albany/Capital District
109 Spring Road
Scotia, NY 12302
(518) 399-9151
Email: SBAALBANY102 | at | aol.com

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association
382 Ridge Road
Scotia, NY 12302

Sports Fitness & Fun, Inc.
470 Route 17 A
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-1000
Email: ilerz | at | sportsfitnessfun.com
Web: www.sportsfitnessfun.com
Irene Lerz - Gymnastics Director; Gymnastics and other activities for children with special needs and developmental disabilities.

Andrea Spratt, Esq.
Attorney at Law
110 Wall Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10005
(212) 709-8066; (212) 943-2300 (fax)
Email: aspratt01 | at | aol.com
Dedicated special needs attorney providing advice and representation of parents at CSE meetings, impartial hearings, and appeals. Free initial consultations.

START Educational Services
Dorothea B. Moebius
681 Millard Fillmore Pl.
East Aurora, NY 14052-2505
(716) 687-1276; (716) 652-5510 (fax)
Email: dbmoebius | at | aol.com
START offers multisensory structured language education services for children, adolescents and adults with language-based LD or dyslexia. START stands for Strategies and Tools Advancing Reading and Thinking.

State Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped
Capital View Office Park
52 Washington Street, Room 201
Rensselaer, NY 12144-2796
(518) 473-1801
Web: http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/

State Department of Education: Special Education
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
State Education Department
1 Commerce Plaza, Room 1606
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-2714
Web: http://www.nysed.gov/

State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
155 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 486-7505; (800) 395-3372
Email: scarey | at | ddpc.state.ny.us
Web: http://www.ddpc.state.ny.us/

State Education Agency Rural Representative
Department of Education
Bureau of School District
Reorganization Unit
Education Building Annex, Room 876
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-3936

State Mediation System
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
One Commerce Plaza, Room 1624
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 486-7462
Email: lparis | at | mail.nysed.gov
Web: www.vesid.nysed.gov/lsn

State Mental Health Agency
New York State Office of Mental Health
Micky Toker
Western New York Parent Advisor
Rochester Psychiatric Center
Rehab Building - Room 215
1111 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, New York 14620
(585) 241-1937
Email: Michelle.Toker | at | OMH.NY.Gov

State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Bureau of Children and Families
Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
(518) 473-6902
Email: cocompz | at | omh.state.ny.us

State Mental Retardation Program
New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
(518) 473-1997
Web: http://www.omr.state.ny.us/

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
State Education Department
1 Commerce Plaza, Room 1606
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-2714
Web: http://www.nysed.gov/

Stepping Forward Parent Education Program
Dr. Lynn Yuan
400 Central Park West #12T
New York, NY 10025
(646) 479-4648; (646) 479-4648
Email: lyuan427 | at | gmail.com
Our parent education program provides services to families with children who are on the autism spectrum, children with developmental disabilities and behavior issues, as well as typically developing children.

Sterling School
Ruth Arberman
299 Pacific St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 625-3502; (718) 625-7393 (fax)
Email: sterlingschool | at | msn.com
Web: http://www.sterlingschool.com
Private school for children 1st-6th grade diagnosed with Dyslexia or Language Based Learning Disorders. We use Orton-Gillingham Methodology.

Shakira Stewart
P.O. Box 739
Bronx, NY 10469
(917) 584-1581
Email: sssheard | at | msn.com
Two PsyD/BCBA candidates and experienced professionals well versed in early intervention, special education, and ABA. We provide consultaion regarding autism, social emotional delays, and learning disabilities.

Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Avenue
P.O. Box 671
Rochester, NY 14642
(716) 275-2986
Email: phil_davidson | at | urmc.rochester.edu
Web: www.urmc.rochester.edu/strong/scdd

Student Advocacy, Inc.
Lisa Syron, Executive Director
3 West Main Street
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 347-3313
Email: studentadvocacy | at | studentadvocacy.com
Web: http://studentadvocacy.net
Our goal: get your child on track to school success. Advocates provide advice and/or represent children at special education meetings. Serving Westchester and Putnam counties.

The Study Shack
Janie Teller
167 E. 82nd St. #1A
New York, NY 10028
(212) 628-9129; (646) 331-9456
Email: janie | at | thestudyshack.com
Web: http://thestudyshack.com
We are a tutorial center located on the upper east side of Manhattan. We provide tutorials for all grades/subjects and have excellent tutors for students with learning differences.

Stuttering Therapy
Ashley King
641 Byron Ave
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 784-6712
Email: Ashley.S.King | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.SpeechEasy.com
SpeechEasy is a proven fluency tool used to reduce stuttering and to help increase fluency. While you will not stop stuttering completely (there is no cure for stuttering), we can help you take back control of your speech, and your life.

Successful Potty Training
Ashley Hickey
82 Blake Rd
Hamden, CT 06517
(404) 519-0093
Email: ashley.f.hickey | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.successfulpottytraining.net
In home intensive potty training. Specializing in training children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Consultations and Workshops available.

Summit Educational Resources
150 Stahl Road
Getzville, New York 14068
(716) 629-3400; (716) 629-3499
Email: info | at | summited.org
Web: http://www.summited.org
A not for profit organization providing educational and therapeutic services to children from birth to age 21 with learning, communication and behavioral challenges.

Stefanie Sussman, MS CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist NYCCOMMUNICATES
38 W. 32nd St., Suite 1100
New York, NY 10065
(917) 597-4371; (212) 759-4585 (fax)
Email: stefaniesussman | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.nyccommunicates.com
Providing individualized treatment for early intervention, pre-school, and school age children, comprehensive evaluations, social language groups, and parent/caregiver workshops.

Swim NYS
Jurgen Pichler
3333 Broadway
New York, NY 10031
(212) 234-7665
Email: SwimNYS | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.isport.com/pichler
We teach swimming, Adaptive Aquatics, Learn2Swim, Aquacize, Water Aerobics, CVA exercise, SeniorSwim, SwimTeam, Triathlon training, SwimTeam, Competition preparation

Talk 2 Kelly, LLC
Kelly Hantman
157 East 86th Street, Suite 2B
New York, NY 10028
(646) 957-6060
Email: Talk2Kellyslp | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.Talk2Kelly.com
Talk 2 Kelly specializes in pediatric and adolescent Speech and Language evaluations and therapy, providing services at our office, at children's homes and schools.

Rebecca Talmud, PT, DPT
73 West 85th Street, Apt 1A
New York, NY 10024
(516) 652-9911
Email: rtalmud | at | gmail.com
Pediatric Physical Therapist providing home and community services for children with conditions ranging from neurologic, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, vestibular, or global developmental delay. Licensed by NY state.

Teacher to Student Inc.
Rochelle Hendlin Granville
203 Seeley Street
Brooklyn New York 11218
(718) 788-3243
Email: RHendlin | at | aol.com
Educational advocacy within the New York State area with the hope of empowering parents to acquire an appropriate education for their child with special needs, Assistance to parents during the evaluation, placement, process as well as during the impartial hearing process is available.

Technology Resources for Education (T.R.E.) Center
Maywood School
1979 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-9290; (518) 456-9289 (fax); (800) 248-9873
Email: David | at | TREcenter.org
Web: www.trecenter.org

Richard Thaler
2154 Marion Avenue
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 378-4436
Email: DickThaler | at | aol.com
Don't go to CPSE/CSE meetings alone. Am experienced in assisting you in obtaining appropriate special education services/placement- Certified Impartial Hearing Officer.

Theramatch Registry, INC
29 Cedar Drive
Great Neck, NY 11021
(516) 592-7404
Email: carly618 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.theramatch.com
An online directory of mental health providers with the purpose of connecting therapists, counselors, and doctors to patients.

Theraplay-NY
Eric Chessen
1 West Mill Dr.
Great Neck, NY 11021
(516) 840-7821
Web: www.theraplay-ny.com
In- home fitness and sport therapy for children and teens with developmental disorders, specializing in autism. Focus on safety on motor enhancement.

The Therapy SPOT, PLLC
Phyllis Lepre Reischmann
1770 Motor Parkway, Suite 202
Islandia, NY 11749
(631) 582-0088; (516) 443-3278; (631) 582-0405 (fax)
Email: Phyllispt | at | optonline.net
Multidisciplinary therapeutic practice providing services for children from birth - school age.

TheraTalk Speech-Language Pathology
Dr. Irene Gioules
150-50 14th Road
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 767-0091; (718) 767-0086 (fax)
Email: theratalk | at | aol.com
We provide speech, language, dysphagia and feeding therapy, as well as comprehensive evaluations.

Three Tier Consulting
Michael Friga, PhD, BCBA-D
130 Landon Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
(877) 651-1038; (607) 793-7597 (fax)
Email: michael | at | 3-tier.org
Web: http://www.3-tier.org
ABA services for children with autism, school consultation & training (FBA & Behavior Support Plans), PBIS

Dr. Lauren Tobing-Puente, Licensed Psychologist, LLC
361 East 19th Street
New York, NY 10003
(917) 838-9274
Email: services | at | drtobingpuente.com
Web: http://www.drtobingpuente.com
DIR/Floortime, play therapy, consultations, psychological and developmental evaluations, parent and sibling support groups. Services provided in play therapy office and sensory gym. Private pay, CPSE, RSAs accepted.

Tourette Syndrome Association of Western New York
Susan Conners, President
20 Thomas Jefferson Lane
Snyder, NY 14226
(716) 839-4430; (716) 839-1956 (fax)
Email: conners | at | adelphia.net
We provide regular support groups for adults and children, a tri-annual newsletter, numerous family activities, TS literature, school advocacy, family support, physician's referral as well as a link to the national TSA web site and other services.

Joan Trojak, Advocate
Parent Training
50 Rugby Dr.
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 395-1897
Email: TZoya | at | aol.com
Individualized 6-week parent training groups, limited to 8 parents. The most popular are Preparing for Annual Review and Going from CPSE to CSE. Other formats and topics available.

The Trust Partners
Natalie Baye
13 High Oaks Court
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 421-7938; (631) 871-3702
Email: natbaye | at | thetrustpartners.com
Web: http://www.thetrustpartners.com
Resource and support for emotional/ legal/financial protection of children with special needs. Creation of "A Parents' Personalized Resource Guide for Guardians."

Tutor Index
Gabriel Kuperman
47-47 36th Street, Suite 22542
New York City, NY 11101
(800) 850-1433; (800) 850-1690 (fax)
Email: info | at | tutorindex.com
Web: http://www.tutorindex.com
Find a tutor in the USA by searching our easy to use online tutor directory.

Tutorspree
Aaron Harris
305 Church Street
New York, NY 10013
(888) 886-2508
Email: info | at | tutorspree.com
Web: http://www.tutorspree.com
Marketplace for high quality local tutors with a high concentration of Special Ed tutors in the NY area.

Teresa Twarz
229 Prospect Valley Road
Willseyville, NY 13864
(607) 659-4182
Web: http://www.twarz | at | pronetisp.net
Advocate for parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes. I have helped several parents and have presented for the Joslin Diabetes Center in Syracuse, NY.

UCP of Greater Suffolk
250 Marcus Boulevard
P.O. Box 18045
Hauppauge, New York 11788-8845
(631) 232-0011
Email: info | at | ucp-suffolk.org
Web: www.ucp-suffolk.org

United We Stand
728 Driggs Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 302-4313
and
312 S. 3rd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 302-4314
Email: uwsofny | at | aol.com

University Affiliated Programs
DD Center/St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center
1000 10th Ave.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 523-6230

University Affiliated Programs: Rose F. Kennedy Center
Albert Einstein Coll. of Medicine- Yeshiva University

University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Center
St. Lukes - Roosevelt Hospital Center
1000 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
(212) 523-6230

University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service
Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Yeshiva University
1410 Pelham Parkway, S.
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 430-8522
Email: hcohen | at | aecom.yu.edu

Unlimited Prospects Center for Educational Therapy
Jillian S. Hershberg
20 Prospect Drive North
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 421-6888; (516) 662-8440; (516) 662-8440 (fax)
Email: Unlimited Prospects | at | aol.com
Learning Different? Educational therapist. Elementary-age children to Adult. Evaluations. Certified Wilson Teacher. Family and individual therapy around learning issues. Lindamood Bell, Touch Math, etc.

Upstate NY Families for Effective Autism Treatment
Gia Carroll, Ann Cole
PO Box 10174
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 234-1220; (585) 264-1605
Email: Contact | at | UNYFEAT.Org
Web: http://www.UNYFEAT.Org
UNYFEAT is the leading not-for-profit advocacy organization for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families in the Rochester area.

Ronald L. VanNorstrand, Esq.
Attorney at Law
201 East Jefferson Street, Suite 530
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 422-3300; (315) 474-0250 (fax)
Email: ron | at | vannorstrandlaw.com
Web: http://www.vannorstrandlaw.com
Over twenty years representing parents and their children. Prior to private practice, I was an attorney at PADD agency, which focused on special education cases.

Varsity Tutors - New York City
246 E 58th St.
New York, NY 10022
(214) 206-7940
Email: newyork | at | varsitytutors.com
Web: http://newyork.varsitytutors.com
Varsity Tutors - New York City is a private at-home academic tutoring service operating in New York City. The Company prides itself on the high quality of its tutors.

VESID Special Education Policy Unit
The VESID Special Education Policy Unit develops special education law, regulations and policy which provide the appropriate legal framework that promotes equity and opportunity for all students with disabilities to meet educational standards established for all students in the least restrictive environment; develop informational materials which provide parents, educators; and other individuals with the necessary information to be effectively involved in the education of school-age students with disabilities.
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/policy/home.html

Volunteer Counseling Service, Rockland Student Advocacy Program
Beth Kipperman
77 South Main Street
New City, NY 10956
(845) 634-5729 Ext. 320
Email: bkipperman | at | vcs-inc.org
We provide information regarding educational rights and responsibilities, referrals and direct advocacy to all Rockland parents of children ages 0 to 20.

VSA arts of New York City
18-05 215 Street Bayside, Suite 15N
Bayside, NY 11360
(718) 225-6305 (V, TTY)
Email: Bbvsanyc | at | msn.com

Melissa Weinberg, M.A., OTR/L
115 East 9th Street, Apt 16N
New York, NY 10003
(917) 757-9341; (212) 529-0312 (fax)
Email: melissa_ot | at | earthlink.net
I am a NYS licensed pediatric occupational therapist with six years experience helping children learn new skills through a comprehensive and holistic approach.

Westchester Educational Consultants
Sharan DePalma
P.O. Box 755
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 506-0300
Email: Sharanny | at | aol.com
Let me help secure the appropriate and rightful education for your disabled child. From organizing your records to working together for a solid IEP, I can help you.

Pamela Wheelock, MS, Certified Braille Instructor
569 West Park Avenue
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 697-9970
Email: pfwheelock | at | yahoo.com
Private tutoring for children or adults in need of Braille, low vision instruction, and assistive technology expertise. NYC Licensed teacher, 20+ yrs. experience, NYS certified.

Where I Can Be Me (R)
Isa Marrs, MA CCC-SLP
127 Woodside Ave, 201
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 488-5282
Email: IsaMarrs | at | WhereICanBeMe.com
Web: http://www.WhereICanBeMe.com
Social skills classes for children. Unique program blends art with social language and behavioral therapy to improve social skills in a fun and exciting way.

Whispering Pines Preschool
Tracey Sommers
2841 Thousand Acre Road
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 875-6141; (518) 875-6724; (518) 875-6389 (fax)
Email: mfrank | at | wppkids.com
Web: http://www.wppkids.com
We are an New York State approved provider of special education and therapy services to children birth through 6 years of age.

WIHD/University Center for Excellence
Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 493-8204
Email: Ansley_Bacon | at | NYMC.edu
Web: www.nymc.edu/wihd

Edward V. Wilcenski, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Jones & Wilcenski, PLLC
5 Emma Lane
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 373-0333; (518) 383-6773 (fax)
Email: ewilcenski | at | jwlawoffice.com
Web: http://www.jwlawoffice.com
Guardianship, special needs trusts, government benefit advocacy and estate planning for individuals with disabilities and their families.

www.VitalCard.net
Karen Lawliss
2060 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 569-8595; (509) 352-8546 (fax)
Email: karen | at | vitalcard.net
Web: http://www.VitalCard.net
Transcription services for special education meetings.

YAI/ National Institute for People with Disabilities
YAI LINK
460 West 34th St. 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(866) 2-YAI-LINK (1-866-292-4546)
Email: link | at | yai.org
Web: http://www.yai.org
Services in Metro NY area for children and adults with developmental and learning disabilities, including early childhood, family support, health care, and specialty health care.

YAI/Rockland County Association for the Learning Disabled (RCALD)

Yawning Yoga
1 Kandmark Square
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 450-5077
Email: jordanyoga | at | gmail.com
School Social worker and Certified yoga instructor. Offer yoga classes for children with special needs. Yoga helps build self esteem, develop strong flexible bodies, reduce stress, the list goes on and on.

The Yellin Center for Student Success
Jeremy Koren
40 East 30th Street, Third Floor
New York, NY 10016
(646) 775-6646; (212) 213-2205 (fax)
Email: info | at | yellincenter.com
Web: http://www.yellincenter.com
Dr. Yellin and his clinical team provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments, individualized learning plans and ongoing care for struggling students, based on the work of Dr. Mel Levine.

Your Autism Coach
Deanna Picon
176-25 Union Turnpike, Suite 314
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(866) 372-9421; (347) 206-5321
Email: info | at | yourautismcoach.com
Web: http://www.yourautismcoach.com
Your Autism Coach provides a comprehensive program of personalized guidance and support for parents of autistic and special needs children.

Youth Advocacy Program
Youth Advocacy Intake Clerk
65 W. Broad St., Suite 400
Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 232-4090
A program of the Legal Aid Society of Rochester. This Program provides advocacy for youth and families that live in Monroe County, to resolve problems relating to education and other service systems. Services include representation of students with disabilities at CSE and 504 meetings. We also assist with school suspension and enrollment for both special and general ed students.

Youth Educational School Services of Family Empowerment
225 Dolson Avenue, Suite 403
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-8100
Email: momalley | at | familyempowerment.org
Web: http://www.familyempowerment.org

Sharon Yirilli, MS, RD, CDN
151-79 17th Rd
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 316-8197
Email: syirillimsrd | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.feeding-underweight-children.com
Sharon Yirilli is a registered dietitian dedicated to helping families make mealtimes more enjoyable and less of a challenge. Visit us today!

Julia Yong-hee Park, Esq.
Attorney at Law
250 W. 57th Street, Suite 620
New York, NY 10107
(201) 777-0349; (201) 731-5176 (fax)
Email: jpark | at | juliaparklaw.com
Web: http://www.KoreanSpecialEd.com
Providing special-education related legal services to Korean families in the New York and New Jersey area.

Your Beautiful Child
2111 Beekman Place
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(917) 692-5632
Email: yourbeautifulchild | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.yourbeautifulchild.com
I follow a child's lead and teach them according to what they like. I use yoga and sensory experiences in my sessions. The goal is to have a child thrive and for the parent to feel they have a "good" day.

George Zelma, Esq.
Attorney at Law
888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor
New York, NY 10106
(212) 247-4650; (212) 769-4422; (212) 757-2863 (fax)
Email: info | at | SpecialEdLawFirm.com
Web: http://SpecialEdLawFirm.com
Advocacy and legal representation for families of students with special education needs.

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