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Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities on the Yellow Pages for Kids for your state.
You will also find special education schools, learning centers, treatment programs, parent groups, respite care, community centers, grassroots organizations, and government programs for children with disabilities.
ABC Therapeutics
Christopher
Alterio
10255 Main Street
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 759-8634; (716)
759-8635 (fax)
Email: chris@abctherapeutics.com
Web: http://www.abctherapeutics.com
Private pediatric occupational and physical therapy practice providing independent
evaluations, advocacy, and family education. Accessible
Learning Technology Alternatives
Lorianne
Hoenninger
PO Box 597
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 399-5750; (631) 207-8405
(fax)
Email: accessiblelearning@verizon.net
We are a small agency providing Assistive Technology evaluations, staff development
and related follow up services for all students ages 5-21, and Special Education
and related therapy services for medically fragile students. Achievements,
PLLC
Jim and
Tami Callister
623 New Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
(518)
782-1178; (518) 377-6230; (518) 782-3433 (fax)
Email: apanda617@aol.com
Web: http://www.achievements.org
Licensed and registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) providing services
to children from birth to 21 years old. Services are provided in the home, in
daycare, programs, and schools.
Adaptive Sports Foundation
Ski Windham
C.D. Lane Road
Windham,
NY 12496
(518) 734-5070
Email: asfwindham@aol.com
Sports Education & Program Center for People with Disabilities adaptive ski
& snowboard during winter adaptive sports during the summer.
ADDRESS, Inc.
Norine Eaton
SUNY @ Buffalo
3435 Main St., Bldg
20
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 829-2244 ext. 35
Email:
addresswny@addresswny.org
Web: www.addresswny.org
ADDRESS is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing resources, education
and support services to those affected by AD/HD and related disorders. ADHD
Parent Trainer
Elaine Lerner, MSW, CSW
46-31 Hanford Street
Douglaston,
NY 11362
(516) 487-0636; (718) 229-0242 (fax)
Email: elaine@adhdparenttrainer.com
Web: http://www.adhdparenttrainer.com/php-fil
Elaine Lerner, MSW, CSW is an experienced facilitator of workshops for parents
of children with behavioral management issues, as well as ADD and ADHD.
Advanced Psychological Assessment, P.C.
Shahal Rozenblatt, Ph.D.
50 Karl Avenue, Suite 104
Smithtown, NY 11787
or
137 East 36th Street,
Suite 4
New York, NY 10016
(866) 840-9790
Email: neuro@advancedpsy.com
Web: http://www.advancedpsy.com
I
am a neuropsychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of children,
adolescents & adults with ADHD, learning disorders, autism, brain injury,
& epilepsy.
The Advocacy Center
590 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
(585)
546-1700
Email: info@advocacycenter.com
Web: www.advocacycenter.com Advocate
for Special Education
Wayne Rock
P.O. Box 2120
Greenport, NY 11944
(631)
477-3059; (631) 614-3650 (fax)
Email: waynerock8@aol.com
Advocate
for children with special needs. Review educational records, recommend related
services, attend CPSE and CSE Meetings. Specialize in due process hearings. Advocates
For Autism
Sally Colletti
333 Birch Street
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 754-9694
Email: info@advocateforautism.com
Web: http://www.advocateforautism.com
Providing Person-Centered Planning for the NYS Self-Determination Program - First
Responder Training - Advocacy
Advocates for Children of NY
151 West 30th Street, 5th Floor
New
York, NY 10001
(212) 974-9779
Email:
info@advocatesforchildren.org
Website:
www.advocatesforchildren.org Chantal
Aflalo, Special Needs Advisor
360 East 72nd Street - 3101
New York,
NY 10021
(212) 737-4449
Email: caflalo19@nyc.rr.com
Assistance with early childhood intervention, special education school recommendations
and application support, and guidance with funding.
AHA Asperger Syndrome
and High Functioning Autism Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 475
Roslyn Heights,
NY 11577
(516) 470-0360
Email: PatS@AHAny.org
Web:
http://www.AHAny.org
Advocates for Individuals
with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and other Pervasive Developmental
Disorders.
Nicholas Agro, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1000 Main Street
Port Jefferson,
NY 11777
(631) 642-2478; (631) 473-7315 (fax)
Email: Nick.Agro@nyeducationlaw.com
Web: http://www.nyeducationlaw.com
Nicholas Agro is a Student Advocate Attorney practicing in the areas of School
Disciplinary Proceedings and Special Education. Offices in Nassau and Suffolk
Counties.
Daniel M.
Ajello, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1970 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11234
and
124 McClean Ave.
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 258-9804;
(718) 338-8344 (fax)
Email: GETFAPE@AOL.COM
Web: http://www.geocities.com/getfape/ allfourlearing
Melissa Katz
2505 41 Street
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 312-9635
Email: tchr543@aol.com
Web: http://www.allfourlearning.com
Orton Gillingham/ Wilson reading; I work one-to-one group and with small groups.
I do skill-building in several different areas; including reading, writing, and
study skills. I use multi-sensory research-based approaches. Andrea
Alvarez, Special Education Advocate
10 Wall Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203)
899-1111; (203) 853-9246 (fax)
Email: andrea.alvarez@comcast.net
Web: http://www.andrea-alvarez.com
Advocating for students and their parents to create individualized education
plans that benefit each child, working towards a successful classroom experience.
Margaret
Alvarez, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Neuropsychologist
9 Carteret
Drive
Pomona, NY 10970
(845) 354-6478
Email:
neuropsych@dr.com
Assessment and Cognitive Rehabilitation Strategies Offered
For IEP Planning, Speaker For School and Parent Groups, On Brain / Behavior Relationships.
American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New
York, NY 10001
(212) 502-7600; (212) 502-7662 (TTY)
Email:
afbinfo@afb.org
Web: http://www.afb.org/ Pio
Andreotti, PsyD
7204 20th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 331-3298;
(718) 596-1030 (fax)
Email: NYNeuro@aol.com
Dr. Pio Andreotti is a NYS Licensed Neuropsychologist, experienced in conducting
neuropsychological evaluations for Least Restrictive Environment, testing accommodations
(including SAT), and college-level accommodations.
Andrew Heiskell Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
New
York Public Library
476 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10018
(212) 206-5400;
(212) 206-5425
Email: pleclerc@nypl.org
Web: http://www.nypl.org/
Donna
Arking, LCSW, Private Practice, Family, Individual Psychotherapy
792 East
19th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 434-2801; (718) 434-2801 (fax)
Email:
darking@att.net
I specialize in work
with individuals and families affected by learning disabilities, attention deficit
and related neurodevelopmental disorders. Adrienne
J. Arkontaky, Esq.
Attorney at Law
21 Old Main Street, Suite 203
Fishkill, NY 12524
and
399 Knollwood Road
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 684-2100; (845) 896-1106; (914) 684-9865 (fax)
Email: aarkontaky@littmankrooks.com
Web: http://www.specialneedsnewyork.com
Littman Krooks attorneys practice in the area of special needs planning including
the preparation of special needs trusts, special education law and guardianship.
Rachel Asher, Esq.
Attorney at Law
223 Katonah Avenue
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-0934; (914) 232-1150; (914) 232-1144 (fax)
Email: asher@ashergaughran.com
Intelligent, results-oriented special education and disability law
services. Creation and enforcement of effective IEPs. Equal access
to all services. Accommodations for testing. Disciplinary defense.
Asperger's
Syndrome Advocacy Group of Schenectady
Lynn Goliber
1752 Eastern Pkwy
Schenectady,
NY 12309
(518) 370-7970; (518)355-6273
Email: aspergeradvocacy@aol.com
An
organization dedicated to increasing knowledge and understanding of Asperger's
Syndrome and other disabilities as they impact education.
Assistive Technology Providers/evaluators for Children with Disabilities
ACT Solutions, Inc.
4190 Bedford Avenue Suite 5E
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-1216; (908) 486-4792; (908) 416-2501
Email:
info@actsolution101.com
Web: http://www.ACTSolution101.com
Our organization is dedicated to providing assistive technology. Our primary focus
is recognition of each individual’s strengths and bridging the gap between
disability and ability. Aurora
Optometric Group, P.C.
Dr. Richard D. O'Connor
K. Militello, Vision
therapy
411 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-0870
Email:
kmilitello@Buffalo.com
Developmental
Optometrist specializing in vision and learning related problems. Autism
Connection
36-R Buffalo St.
Attica, NY 14011
(585) 591-0188; (585) 591-2484
Email: akane@autismconnection.org
Web: http://www.autismconnection.org
Autism Connection focuses on the recovery and fulfillment in the lives of
children with Autism & Aspergers. Developed by Mother of 2 DD children, academic
scholar and experienced professional. Autism
Connections
Theresa Familo
2 Tower Drive, Suite C
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 598-7672; (315) 598-1774
Email: admin_psc@alltel.net
An opportunity for families with children on the Autism Spectrum to connect with
each other.
AutismConcepts.com
59 Mullock Road
Middletown, NY 10940-6196
(845) 978-3182
Email: info@autismconcepts.com
Web: http://www.AutismConcepts.com
Family website shares credible autism resources information, treatment, and tips
with parents and caregivers living with autism to help empower, support, network
and inform.
Lauren A. Baum, P.C.
307 53rd Street, Suite 501
New York, NY 10022
(212)
644-4414; (212) 644-8470 (fax)
Email: LBaum@NYSpecialEdLaw.com
Legal
representation provided for matters involving special education in New York City,
Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester and Orange Counties. Beck's
Academic Tutoring
Linda K. Beck
536 Ashland Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 863-3793
Email: becklinda@aol.com
Qualified academic tutor for Pre-K through 12 in all areas. Masters in Ex.
Ed, has taught for 26 years and tutored for 8. Benchmark
Family Services, Inc.
Marguerite K. Feistel
1635 Ohioi Street
Watertown,
NY 13601
(315) 786-7285; (315) 786-7270 (fax)
Email: bfamilys@twcny.rr.com
Web: http://benchmarkfamilyservices.com
Integrated special education preschool, early intervention program for children
birth - 3 and NYS licensed day care facility. NYS approved evaluator.
Deborah Berger, Esq. and Regina Brandow, Esq.
Attorneys at Law
Berger & Brandow,
LLP
1320
Stony Brook Road, Suite 208
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-7404; (631)
689-7408 (fax)
Email: dberger208@optonline.net
or rbrandow208@optonline.net
Web: http://www.bergerandbrandow.com
Berger & Brandow, LLP concentrates in representing students in all aspects
of Education Law. The firm has extensive experience in this field. Matthew
E. Bergeron, Esq.
Attorney at Law
217 South Salina Street, 6th Floor
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 471-0405; (315) 471-7849 (fax)
Email: mbergeron@satterandrews.com
A law firm dedicated to providing effective representation for people with disabilities,
including Social Security Disability, Long Term Disability and Education matters.
Mark Bertin, M.D.
106 Washington Avenue
Pleasantville, New York
10570
(914) 841-2302
Web:
http://www.developmentaldoctor.com
Developmental-behavioral pediatrician
specializing in evaluation, treatment and service coordination for various developmental
disabilities including Asperger Syndrome, autism, pervasive developmental disorders,
ADHD, and learning disabilities.
Best Buddies New York
Susanna Adams
930 Madison Avenue
Albany,
NY 12208
(518) 482-4225; (518) 482-4232
Email:
SusannaAdams@bestbuddies.org
Web:
http://www.bestbuddies.org and
http://www.bestbuddiesnewyork.org
Best Buddies is a non-profit organization
dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing
opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
BEST Consulting Services, Inc
Melissa J Andretta, BCBA
14 Rassmussen
Place
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 875-8146; (631) 673-1222 (fax)
Email:
BestEdConsult@aol.com
We provide
consultation and tutoring for educational and home programs for children on the
autism spectrum. All services are supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
(BCBA) who is a doctoral candidate in the Columbia University ABA program. Birch
Family Services
Debra J. Bardavid, LCSW
104 W. 29th Street
New
York, NY 10001
(212) 616-1874; (212) 616-1800; (212) 242-5874 (fax)
Email:
debra.bardavid@birchfamilyservices.org
Web: http://birchfamilyservices.org
Family Support Services Dept. within a non-profit agency providing information,
referral, advocacy and support for parents of children with special needs from
birth through transition to adult life.
Gina L. Blasdell, Esq.
Attorney at Law
303 Tompkins Street
Cortland, New York 13045
(607) 753-9650
Brain Injury Association of New York State
10 Colvin Avenue
Albany,
NY 12206
(518) 459-7911; (800) 228-8201 (in NY)
Email:
info@bianys.org
Web: http://www.bianys.org/
Regina Brandow, Esq.
Berger & Brandow, LLP
1320 Stony Brook
Road, Suite 208
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-7404; (631) 689-7408 (fax)
Email: rbrandow208@optonline.net
or dberger731@optonline.net
Web: http://wwwbergerandbrandow.com
Berger & Brandow, LLP is a legal firm in Long Island, New York, that concentrates
in the area of education law. The firm also provides legal services in the area
of trusts and real estate law. Tracy
L. Bullett, Esq.
Tabner, Ryan & Keniry, LLP
18 Corporate Woods
Boulevard, Suite 8
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 465-9500 Ext. 32; (518) 465-5112
(fax)
Email: tlb@trklaw.com
Web: http://www.trklaw.com
I am an attorney in New York State. I represent parents with children who
have disabilities and are being denied a free appropriate public education. Marisa
Carbone, Esq.
Attorney
at Law
980 Broadway
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-2196; (914) 769-2196
(fax)
Email: mcesq@optonline.net
Special
education attorney. Advocate for children and families. Center
for Attention and Learning Disorders (CALD)
Michelle Shackelford, Ph.D.
c/o Outpatient Center for Mental Health
Lenox Hill Hospital
1430 Second
Avenue, Suite 103
New York, NY 10021
(212) 434-3365; (212) 717-5691 (fax)
Email:
ppramataris@lenoxhill.net
Web:
http://www.lenoxhill.net
Outpatient
NYC clinic offering neuropsychological/psychoeducational testing services and
therapy services for children age 5 to 18. Service fees on sliding scale based
on family income.
Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD)
297 Knollwood Rd.,
Suite 333
White Plains, NY 10607
(914) 683-3833; (914) 683-3836 (fax)
Email: l.norcross@centerforautism.com
CARD is among the world's largest and most experienced organizations effectively
treating children with autism and related developmental disorders. We provide
information, training, supervision and therapy services throughout the US and
the world.
Center for Autism & Related Disorders
Denise Rhine, Managing Supervisor
6 N. Main St., Suites 204-205
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 377-6590; (585)
377-6605 (fax)
Email: d.rhine@centerforautism.com
Web: www.centerforautism.com
Provide in-home/school ABA therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
throughout New York.
Center for Educational and Psychological Services
525 West 120th Street,
Box 91
New York, NY 10027
(212) 678-3262
Web:
http://www.tc.edu/ceps
Services include psychotherapy, limited reading
tutoring, psychological and educational assessments at a reduced fee. Services
provided by advanced graduate students on a limited schedule.
The Center for Learning Differences
Susan Yellin, Executive Dir.
6
Highland Avenue
Great Neck, NY 11021
(516) 773-4737
Email:
info@centerforlearningdifferences.org
Web:
http://www.centerforlearningdifferences.org
We have an informational website
which includes lists of local resources. We offer programs for families and professionals
dealing with students who learn differently. The
Center for Neuropsychology
Marian Rissenberg, Ph.D.
200 Katonah Avenue
Katonah,
NY 10536
(914) 232-6245
Email: rissenberg@tcfn.info
Web: http://www.tcfn.info
Neuropsychological
assessment, consultation, remediation and advocacy, specializing in clarifying
learning problems that are subtle or complex, whether developmental (from birth)
or acquired (e.g. Lyme disease, brain injury)for all ages.
Central NY Autism Society of America
PMB 252, 4465 E. Genesee Street
Dewitt, NY 13214-2242
(315) 447-4466
Email: cnyasa@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.cnyasa.org
Monthly meetings,
summer program, sibling program, workshops, advocacy, support and awareness. (Syracuse
and surrounding area.)
Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State
330 W. 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
(212) 947-5770, ext. 201
Web: www.cerebralpalsynys.org
Children and Adults with Attention
Deficit Disorders (CH.A.D.D.)
CHADD
of Nassau County
PO Box 548
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 932-0903
Email: nassau-county@chadd.net
Web: http://www.chadd.net/105
Serving Long Island and Queens, we offer support groups and educational
forums and workshops for parents of children with AD/HD and and
adults with AD/HD. Monthly meetings are held in East Meadow, NY.
CHADD of Suffolk County
P.O. Box 2478
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 981-9270
Web:
http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd160.html
We serve the Long Island
community with family support, advocacy, parent training sessions and educational
programming to increase awareness and knowledge about AD/HD in children and adults.
Monthly meetings are held in Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Chatterbugs
LLC
Lindajeanne Schwartz MS, BCBA
20 Jennifer's Path
Westhampton
Beach, NY 11978
(516) 680-3909; (516) 381-8626
Email: Chatterbugsllc@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.chatterbugsllc.com
This is an integrated socialization group for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
and other related Developmental Disabilities Chautauqua
Opportunities, Inc. (COI)
Rebecca Reed
10825 Bennett RD
Dunkirk,
NY 14048
(716) 366-8176
Email: rreed@chautauquaopportunities.com
Disabilities Parent Advocate who will be attending any/all EI, CPSE and CSE
meetings with families and assisting them in the transition process as well for
COI.
The Churchill School And Center Citywide
Council on Special Education
Anassa Miller
45-18 Court Square - 2nd
Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 752-7475; (973) 907-0319; (718)
752-7482 (fax)
Email: CCSE@schools.nyc.gov
The Citywide Council on Special Education members are the representatives
of the parents of students receiving citywide special education services (District
75) and the community-at-large. Tara
A. Clancy, Educational Consultant
P.O. Box 102
North Salem, NY 10560
(845) 661-0431
Email: clancyt@verizon.net
Tara Clancy is a certified reading specialist and educational evaluator assisting
families and education professionals in NY and CT.
Clarence New York SEPTSA
Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association
P.O. Box 594
Clarence, NY 14031
Email:
ClarenceNYseptsa@AOL.com
Web:
www.ClarenceNYseptsa.homestead.com
Client Assistance Program
New York Commission on Quality
of Care
401 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305-2397
(518) 381-7098
Web: http://www.cqc.state.ny.us/ Andrew
M. Cohen, Esq.
Attorney at Law
250 West 57th St., Ste. 1216
New
York, NY 10107
and
51 Charles Street, 2nd Floor
Mineola, NY 11501
(212) 244-0595; (516) 426-2936; (212) 956-4374 (fax)
Email: amcohen1@aol.com
Web: http://www.amcohenlaw.com
A law
practice dedicated to planning for families with a special needs child, including
preparation of supplemental needs trusts and handling guardianship proceedings.
Larry A. Cohen, CPRP
504 Route 9D
Beacon, NY 12508
(914) 474-9624
Email: Larry@TheFamilyCohen.com
Special Ed. Advocate/Consultant with focus on children with special needs and
their education; emphasis on parent/caregiver empowerment and support. Communication
Works NYC SLP
Sharna McMicken
155 West 68th St. 28E
New York, NY
10023
(917) 715-4053; (917) 538-8600
Email: cworksnyc@gmail.com
Web: http://cworksnyc.com
We offer
comprehensive speech and language evaluations, therapy, and assistance with augmentative
communication. We specialize in small social language groups for children with
special needs.
Community Human Resources, Inc.
7518 S. State St.
Lowville, NY
13367
(315) 376-4648; (315) 376-8605 (fax)
Email:
chr@northnet.org
Our service includes Special Education advocacy, family
empowerment, Parent Partners under Coordinated Children's Services Initiative,
information and referral, a Resource Library and the Lewis County Advocacy Network.
Connect
The Dots Occupational Therapy, PLLC
Marianne Rho
38 W. 32nd St. Suite
1403
New York, NY 10001
(212) 290-0290; (212) 290-0292 (fax)
Email:
marsoorho@connectthedotstherapy.com
Web: http://connectthedotstherapy.com
Pediatric occupational therapy clinic, specializing in sensory integration.
Is accepting all CPSE and RSA referrals, private pay, and will assist with insurance
reimbursement. James
A. Costello, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Futterman & Lanza, LLP
222
East Main Street, Suite 212
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 979-4300
Email:
costello239@hotmail.com
Web:
http://www.TrustedAttorneys.com
Special education law on behalf of children with disabilities and their parents
or guardians.
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Counseling4today
Lorrie Cohen, MS, LMHC
3 Fox Hollow Court
Dix Hills, NY 11746
(631)
667-6677
Email: counseling4today@aol.com
Web: http://www.counseling4today.com
Specializing in families & their children with ASD & other different
abilities. Providing individual & group counseling, social skills programs,
support groups & parent education & advocacy.
Counseling Services For Children and Families
(Metropolitan Wellness
Services, Inc.)
Emma K. Viglucci
280 Madison Avenue, Suite 808
New
York, NY 10016
(646) 228-8782
Email:
emma@metrowellnez.com
Web: http://www.metrowellnez.com
Providing Counseling and Other Resources and Services for Individual, Couple,
Family, Adolescent and Children through talk, art and play therapy, support and
therapeutic groups, workshops, and literature. Crossroads
Educational Solutions
Charles Askew
65 4th Avenue
Huntington,
NY 11746
(631) 487-4483
Email: sped_law@yahoo.com
Our full service special education advocacy firm will represent your student's
interest at CSE/CPSE meetings.
Andrew
K. Cuddy, Esq.
Attorney at Law
21 Burgess
St.
P.O. Box 636
Auburn, NY 13021
(716) 868-9103; (716) 471-6280; (716) 204-2041 (fax)
Email: andrew@cuddylawoffice.com
Web: http://www.cuddylawoffice.com
The firm practices special education law throughout New York State.
Cuddy is a frequent guest speaker at parent training seminars.
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Advocacy
Carmine DePalma
475 Main street
Mt Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 282-7780
Email: cdepalma@aol.com
Web: http://www.carminedepalma.com
Special Education advocacy is a very complicated and challenging
process. Let me help you ensure your child's educational entitlements.
Carolyn
A. D'Agostino, Esq.
Attorney at Law
22 First Street
Troy, NY 12181
(518)
266-1035; (518) 391-9650; (518) 874-5102 (fax)
Email: carolyn.dagostino@gmail.com
DAIC (Developmental Assessment and Intervention Center)
Dr. Risa Tabacoff
, Director of Services
52 Main Street
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914)
666-7687; (914) 232-0600 (fax)
Email: DrT@daic.org
Web: http://www.daic.org
We provide
psycho-educational testing and advocacy for children ages 3-21. We evaluate, make
recommendations, if warranted, coordinate and oversee services.
Linda M. Dardis, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2911 Kings Highway
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 377-0600 or (516) 384-5838 (Nassau County); (718) 377-7420
(fax)
Email: ldardis5@aol.com
Providing information and advocacy services to parents of children
with special needs in the school districts of Brooklyn, Queens and
Nassau County.
DePalma
Advocacy and Educational Consultants
Carmine DePalma
P.O. Box 755
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 282-7780
Email: cdepalma@aol.com
Web: http://carminedepalma.com
Serving families in the Metro NY Westchester area; advocating for
special needs children with a specialty in autism.
Developmental
Coach: Behavior Skills and Language
Stephen Katz
337 East 90th Street
New York, NY 10128
(917) 842-4984
Email: steveck42@aol.com
I enjoy the challenges and rewards that each day brings. My approach is very easy
going with an emphasis on making eye contact while finding opportunities to engage
individuals in their natural environment.
Disability Design
Gilles Malkine
PO Box 1
Olivebridge, NY 12461
(845)657-2210; (845) 657-2210 (fax)
Email:
malkines@hvc.rr.com
Web: http://www.DisabilityDesign.com
Evaluation and design consultant for home modifications specifically for people
with disabilities (no construction). ADA compliance reports, accessibility reports
& recommendations, plans & specifications.
Disabled Dealer of Upstate New York
Jillian Delmont
P.O. Box 341
Falconer, NY 14733
(716) 664-9094; (716) 484-7018 (fax)
Email:
ddmuny@disableddealer.com
We provide a publication for people with disabilities,
offering new and used adaptive equipment, vehicles, events, resources, etc., items
for sale listed from individuals, and business. No charge for copies.
Down Syndrome Resource Center, Inc.
Diane E. Lang, Medical Coordinator
7 Southwoods Blvd., 4th floor, Corporate Woods
Albany, NY 12211
(518)
641-6700
Email: dlang@unsertech.com
Web: www.downsyndromeresourcecenter.org
The DSRC is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide services
and support to individuals with Down syndrome and their families, as well as to
the professionals involved in their care.
Elyse
Dub, Ph.D., NCSP
114 East 71st Street, Suite 1E
New York, NY 10021
(917) 541-7340
Email: elysedub@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.elysedub.com
Dr. Elyse Dub conducts neuropsychological evaluations for students
struggling in school. She also provides individual remediation in
areas such as organizational and study skills.
Dysautonomia Foundation, Inc.
633 Third Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(212) 949-6644
Web: http://www.familialdysautonomia.org
Provides resources and advocates on behalf of those affected by
Familial Dysautonomia (FD)
Dysautonomia Treatment and Evaluation Center
Department of Pediatrics
& Department of Neurology
NYU School of Medicine
530 First Avenue,
Suite 9Q
New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-7225
Web:
http://www.med.nyu.edu./fd/fdcenter.html
Early Childhood Direction Center
888 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 878-7282; (800) 462-7653; (716) 878-1267 (fax)
Email:
VRubin@Kaleidahealth.org
Information, Parent Education and Community
Resources for families of children , birth to five, with special needs or suspected
special needs. All services are free.
The Early Childhood Direction Center
Syracuse University
805 S. Crouse
Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2280
(315) 443-4444; (800) 962-5488
Information
and Referral agency for families of children with special needs (Birth-5 yrs.
old). We serve Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida,
Onondaga, and Oswego. East
End Educational Services
Kristin Burke, M.S.Ed.
75 Washington Drive
Montauk, NY 11954
(631) 523-8065; (631) 668-4622
Email: EEEducationalservices@gmail.com
East End Educational Services conducts educational evaluations, multisensory reading
instruction, academic tutoring, and teacher and parent training.
Easter Seals New York
230 Washington Avenue, Extension
Albany, NY
12203
(518) 438-8785; (800) 727-8785 (in NY)
Email:
essofny@aol.com
Web:
http://ny.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NYDR_homepage
Michael Eberlin, Ph.D.
Clinical & School Psychologist
P.O. Box
326
2000 Deer Park Avenue
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 254-2739; (877)
PSYCHDR; (877) 205-6740 (fax)
Email: drmikeeb@aol.com
Edison
Schools Inc
521 5th Ave. 11FL
New York, NY 10175
(212) 389-6009
Email: macuevas@edisonschools.com
Basically everything that would be helpful to children with ADHD. family health
plan,etc.
Educational
Advancement Institute
Alice S. Farrell
Oak Street Professional Building
38 Oak Street
Warrensburg, NY 12885
(518) 232-7812
Email: afarrell002@nycap.rr.com
Serving Northern New York. Offering advocacy for individuals with
disabilities: IEP review, CSE, long term planning for the disabled,
mediation, management services & legal counsel.
Educational
Consultants
Len Berkowit
9 Morningside Road
Ardsley, NY 10502
(914) 714-3923; (914) 693-1540; (914) 239-3792 (fax)
Email: ahcouns@hotmail.com
We will test and report on students in need of Special Testing and placement.
Will accompany parents to all EPC hearings regardless of the step. Educon
Associates
Douglas Duguay, Director
6506 Donlen Drive
Ellicottville,
NY 14731
(716) 699-2204; (716) 912-2275; (716) 699-2210 (fax)
Email: douglasdug@aol.com
Experienced individual special education consultants will closely guide and support
families though the SpEd process to maximize potential within current educational
settings.
Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island
506 Stewart Avenue
Garden City,
NY 11530
(516) 739-7733
Email: rdaly@epil.org
Web: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/longisland/
Epilepsy Society of New York City
305 7th Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 633-2930
Web: http://www.efnyc.org/ Exceptional
Family Resources
David B. Wissink
1065 James Street, Suite 220
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 478-1462; (315) 478-1467 (fax)
Email: dwissink@contactefr.org
Web: http://www.contactefr.org
A non-profit
agency that supports and enhances the independence of people with disabilities.
We link people to services that remove barriers and empower families. FADD/SED
House
Peggy Cuyler-Salem
98 East Bridge St
Oswego, NY 13126
(315) 216-6425; (315) 216-4240 (fax)
Email: Peggy@faddhouse.com
Web: http://www.faddhouse.com
FADD
is an educational and informational support group for parents and caregivers who
have children with ADHD and other emotional problems. FADD also offers support
groups for grandparents raising grandchildren.
Helene
Fallon
P.O. Box 2143
44 So. Elmwood Ave.
Montauk, NY 11954
(631) 668-4858; (631) 669-5002; (631) 668-6079 (fax)
Email: hafmjf@aol.com
Advocate/trainor - educational consultant.
Family
Empowerment Council
Intake Coordinatior
225 Dolson Avenue, Suite 403
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-8100; (888) 343-8181; (845) 343-9906 (fax)
Email: brussell@familyempowerment.org
Web: http://www.familyempowerment.org
FEC is a non profit person centered agency which provides several
services for persons with disabilities who reside in Orange &
Sullivan Counties.
The
Family Resource Network, Inc.
Pam Larsen - Executive Director
46
Oneida St.
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 432-0001; (800) 305-8814; (607) 432-5516
(fax)
Email: familyrn@dmcom.net
Web: http://www.familyrn.org
Resource
center, serving families and individuals who have special needs. No fees to families.
Parent To Parent Program - South Central New York Region - Advocates for Education
– Families Together in NYS Chapter – CCSI Otsego Co. – CCSI Chenango
Co. - NYADVOCATES Listserv
- Region served: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins counties.
Family
Speech Center
Errika Nathenas Dimitrakis
25-32 168th street
Flushing,
NY 11358
(718) 939-0306; (718) 939-0314 (fax)
Email: familyspeechcenter@verizon.net
Web: http://www.familyspeechcenter.com
Our certified speech-language pathologists work in providing services to children
by improving their articulation skills, fluency; and improving delays in receptive-
expressive language development.
Family Support Project for the Developmentally Disabled
N. Central
Bronx Hospital
3424 Kossuth Avenue, Room 15A10, Social Work Department
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 519-4797 Family
Ties of Westchester, Inc.
Web: http://www.FamilyTiesWestchester.org
Family Ties provides various support groups, strives to keep children in the
community, at home with their families and provides advocacy services and support.
All Family Ties services are free and confidential. List
of Locations: New
Rochelle Family Ties Resource Center at New Rochelle Guidance Center
70 Grand
Street
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 636-4440 ext 221; (914) 663-5231
Email:
LCaceres@Familytieswestchester.org
Ossining
Family Ties Resource Center
173 Main Street, 2nd floor
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 941-3461; (914) 941-5373
Email: FamilyTies@ood.org
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@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@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. Finger
Lakes Independence Center
Staci Earl
215 Fifth Street
Ithaca,
NY 14850
(607) 844-9493; (607) 272-0902 (fax)
Email: staci14850@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.
Fort
Plain Autism Support Group
Mrs. Linda Rosa-Torres
183 Main Street
Fort Plain, NY 13339
(518) 993-4353
Email: lpr39@hotmail.com
Parents, guardians, family members, teachers and students are welcomed to come
and learn, discover, support, share, promote and network with professionals and
other parents.
Sheryl Frishman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
83 South Bedford Road
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 241-3680; (914) 241-3681 (fax)
Email: sfrishman@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@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; (917) 453-2283
Email: nadinemay6@aol.com
Comprehensive neuropsychologial evaluations to assess various learning disabilities
and ADHD and seure appropriate school, college, and job-related sevices. Individual
psyhotherapy 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@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.
Giant Leaps Occupational Therapy, PC
Tammy L. Belcher, MS, OTR/L
819 Tulip Drive
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 268-2323; (845) 268-2322
(fax)
Email: GiantLeapsOT@aol.com
Web: http://www.GiantLeapsOT.com
Providing Occupational Therapy treatment and evaluations regarding the sensory
integration, fine motor and social skills needs of children, in our custom designed
therapeutic gym.
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@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@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.
Steven L. Goldstein, Esq.
15 West 39th Street, 3rd Floor
New York,
NY 10018
(212) 220-3609; (917) 517-6973; (212) 214-0917 (fax)
Email:
SLGattorney@verizon.net
An
attorney who is dedicated to providing effective counsel and representation to
families of children with special needs. He primarily fights for families of children
with special needs to obtain funding for special education and related services
from their school districts. 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@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@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. Carolyn
M. Heft, Esq.
Attorney at Law
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 4600
New York, NY 10022
(212) 935-8575; (212) 935-7837 (fax)
Email: carolyn@heftlaw.com
Represent with much success students with special needs in all forums to obtain
appropriate education, including private school funding. Supplemental Needs Trusts,
SSI, Guardianships. Helping
Hands Initiative Incorporated
Julianna Farella - President
10A Pratt
Court
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 356-4737
Email: julianna@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@forthepeople.com
Web: http://forthepeople.com/traumatic_brain_injury.htm
Lawyers representing injured victims, including spinal cord injuries and traumatic
brain injury victims. 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@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@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@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. HOPEFitness
H. Greenberg
1784 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY 11554
(877) 396-HOPE; (516) 478-4290; (516) 542-4580 (fax)
Email: hopefitness@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 Hudson
Valley Young Achievers LLC
Adrienne Maviglia MS, Ed.
P.O. Box 609
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 294-1882
Email: hvyngachvrs@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@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
6900 Main Bayview Rd
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-8648
Email: hyperhouse@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.hyperhouseadvocacy.com
Our services include help with initial referrals, placements, evaluations,
school suspensions or removals, classification, CSE meetings, school
records, IEP recommendations, related services, assessments and
attorney referrals if necessary.
Independent
Special Education Consultant/Advocate
Barbara A Zelesnikar, BS
38
Sunrise Drive
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 724-5618; (607) 725-2187
Email: STSCeducation@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@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@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@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
Estrea
Janoson EI/CPSE/CSE Consulting
PO Box 320
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 801-1681; (516) 626-6217 (fax)
Email: edjanoson@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.janosonconsulting.com
We help parents of children with Autism, PDD, ADHD and other Behavioral
and Learning Disabilties obtain the best educational plan (IFSP
or IEP) and school placement/resources for their children. Our goal
is to have these parents become the best advocate for their children.
Wendy
Kamaiko-Solano, DSW
295 Central Park West, Suite 2
New York, NY 10024
(212) 579-6405; (917) 622-3552
Email: wdks@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@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@optonline.net
Web: www.brainlaw.com
C. Faith Kappenberg, RCSW
Psychotherapist & Consultant
23 Marion
Street
Greenvale, NY 11548
(516) 625-6056
Email:
kappenberg@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@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@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@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@yahoo.com
Social and communication skills group psychodynamic psychotherapy for Pre-teens
and teens diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum or Pervasive Development Disorders.
Kids
Care Rehabilitation Services
Richard Rothwell
711 Troy Schenectady Rd
Latham,
NY 12110
(518) 786-1665; (518) 441-3100
Email: dtoelle@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 Time Therapies
Liz Missir
42-77 65th Place
Woodside, NY
11377
(718) 429-2000
Email: EMOTR@aol.com
Specializing In; Sensory Integrated Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy,
Speech Therapy, Social Services for kids. Fully Equipped Sensory Gym.
Jennifer Koretsky
ADD Coach
New York City, NY
(718) 784-1969
Email: jennifer@addmanagement.com
Web: www.addmanagement.com
Strengths-based
coaching for children and adults. 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@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. Bernard
A. Krooks
Attorney at Law
655 Third Avenue, 20th Floor
New York,
NY 10017
and
399 Knollwood Road, Suite 115
White Plains, NY 10603
(914)
684-2100; (212) 490-2020; (212) 490-2990 (fax)
Email: info@littmankrooks.com
Web:
http://www.specialneedsnewyork.com
Our
firm specializes in Special Needs Planning, Special Education Advocacy, Estate
Planning and Guardianship.
Michele Kule-Korgood, Esq.
Attorney at Law
98-20 Metropolitan Avenue
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 261-0181; (718) 268-2633 (fax)
Email: MkuleSpecialEd@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@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@aol.com
Karen Lawliss
2060 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 569-8595; (509) 352-8546 (fax)
Email:
karen@vitalcard.net
Web: http://www.VitalCard.net
I provide transcribing services for CSE meetings, fast turn around. I also
provide emergency medical information cards for people/family members who have
special needs.
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@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.
LIACSN, Inc.
Child Advocates
Patricia Guerin
1320 Stony Brook
Road
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 444-5640
Email:
liacsn@optonline.net
Paralegals with over twenty years combined experience
serving children with special needs. CPSE/CSE/CST Representation, Mediation, Parent
Referral and Support. Licensed
Psychologist/Neuropsychologist
Karen E. Loops, Psy.D.
321 East 48th
Street, Suite 1E
New York, NY 10017
(646) 456-7956; (212) 576-1149 (fax)
Email: karen.loops@gmail.com
I
am a neuropsychologist and former school psychologist specializing in neuropsychological/psychoeducational
evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD, learning disabilities,
brain injury, & epilepsy. Liston
Advocates
Jodi Liston
341 Frozen Ridge Road
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 926-7558; (845) 784-1624 (fax)
Email: Jodi@ListonAdvocates.com
Advocacy support and services to families of children with disabilities, including
document review/preparation, IEP's, CPSE/CSE meetings and service coordination.
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@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.
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
Mr. Arnold Korotkin, Executive Director
27 West 20th Street,
Room 303
New York, NY 10011
(212) 645-6730; (212) 924-8896 (fax)
Email:
amkorotkin@aol.com
Web:
http://www.learningdisabilitynyc.org/
The Learning Disabilities Association
of New York City is 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
Disability, Neuropsychological Evaluation
Nadine Gardner PsyD
102-30
Queens Boulevard, Suite LC
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 275-3509; (917)
453-2283
Email: Nadinemay6@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.
Lifespan
Behavioral Services, LLC
J.J. Carolan, MA, BCBA
71 Sylvan Street
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(718) 440-7738
Email: lifespanbehavioralservices@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.
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@nela.org
Web: liralaw.com
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@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
23-05 26 Street
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-0643; (866)-688-4675 (fax)
Email: stella@logopedica.com
Web: http://www.logopedica.com
we
provide comprehensive assessment and quality treatment for children with communication,
cognitive or social delays.
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 Learning Solutions
Ruth Fuller
18 Bellaire Drive
Huntington,
NY 11743
(631) 673-3369
Email: rfuller@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 Parent Center
Keri Larsen
887 Kellum Street
Lindenhurst, NY
11757
(631) 603-3300; (631) 603-3303 (fax)
Email: kerlar@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@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
Tara R. Lynch
445 Broad Hollow
Rd, suite 25
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 881-0862; (917) 215-1100; (866)
520-9598 (fax)
Email: info@longislandsnap.com
Web: http://longIslandSNAP.com
Free
informational Workshops and one on one consultation for families with special
needs children and adults. Website resources page and calendar of events list
local perks, special needs geared events and community outreach. Lotus
Therapy
Elizabeth Wivell OTR/L, RYT
136 Fort Greene Place, Suite B
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(917) 334-6837
Email: info@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. Debra
Machado, LCSW
Pilgrim Lane
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 333-6626
Email:
valleyofroses56@optonline.net
Individual,
Marital and Group counseling for the family members and loved ones of Children
with ASD and other Neurological Disorders. Manhattan
Testing and Counseling
Beth E. King, Ph.D.
509 W. 110th Street, Suite
4A
New York, NY 10025
(212) 222-7477
Email: BethKingPhD@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. 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@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.
James Marsh, Esq.
Attorney
at Law
Marsh
& Gaughran LLP
Westchester Financial Center
50 Main Street - Tenth Floor
White Plains, NY 10606-1900
(914) 592-2626; (800) 592-2251
Email: JamesMarsh@MMWLaw.us
Web: http://www.MGLaw.us
We are a New York based law firm representing individuals in a practice
limited to adoption, special education and children's law.
Mason
Associates
Benjamin L. Mason
117 W 72nd St., Suite 310
New York, NY 10023
(802) 425-7600; (802) 425-7601 (fax)
Email: ben@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.
Massapequa
SEPTA
Dan Batik
4925 Merrick Road
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 799-0273
Email: massapequa_septa@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.geocities.com/massapequasepta
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@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@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@cs.com
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@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@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@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@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@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@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.
Dr. Stephen Migden, Ph.D., ABPP
Board Certified Psychologist
142
Mineola Ave
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 625-0824; (516) 625-0824 (fax)
Email: drmigden@verizon.net
Web:
http://www.PsychologicalandEducationalServices.com
Psychoeducational assessment and educational consultation by a psychologist
and educational consultant who lectures on LD/ADHD at universities, hospitals
and conferences, and has published in prestigious journals. Miller
Place Special Education Support Group
Elaine Gasparini
27 Greenlawn
Rd.
Sound Beach, NY 11789
Phone: 631-821-7906
Email: gaspoclan@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@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@aol.com
Occupational Therapy Services; Children 0-21 (Home Based); Evaluation - Treatment
- Consultation
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
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