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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.

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ABC Therapeutics
Christopher Alterio
11390 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 580-3040; (716) 580-3042 (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.

Achieve Reading Success
Darlene Gaffney
40 South Sixth Street
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 458-3368
Email: darlenechambers@optonline.net
Standardized reading evaluation to Determine exact strengths/weaknesses and reading levels. Tutoring using Wilson method for decoding/encoding, Lindamood-Bell for comprehension.

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.

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
P.O. Box 222016
Great Neck, NY 11022
(516) 487-0636; (888) 441-1743 (fax)
Email: elaine@adhdparenttrainer.com
Web: http://www.adhdparenttrainer.com/
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: klein@advocacycenter.com
Web: www.advocacycenter.com

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

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.

Helene H. Agatstein, Educational Consultant, Inc.
33 Dartmouth Street
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-1324; (516) 791-1324 (fax)
Email: helene@agatstein.com
I am an advocate for students from birth through aging out adults. I work in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. I have been in practice for 22 years.

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
1550 Richmond Ave., Ste 201
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 494-3800; (718) 494-3824 (fax)
Email: GETFAPE@AOL.COM
Web: http://www.geocities.com/getfape/
I am an Attorney, Licensed Teacher,and special needs parent, practicing in the areas of Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Special Education Law.

ALEXia LLC
Jan Campbell
870 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10065
(212) 717-0709
Email: jcampbell05@msn.com
Web: http://alexia.vpweb.com
Orton Gillingham Academy Provider List reading specialist for testing and individualized remediation.

All About Time, An Approach to Organization & Time
Natalie Baye
13 High Oaks Court
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 421-7938; (631) 871-3702
Email: aatbaye@hotmail.com
I provide a holistic approach for children, teens and adults who have challenges with organizational, time management and work/study skills.

All in 1 S.P.O.T. with TheraTalk
Dr. Irene Gioules
150-50 14th Road
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 767-0071; (718) 767-0086 (fax)
Email: spotwiththeratalk@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.spotwiththeratalk.com
We provide speech, physical and occupational therapy, as well as comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluations. We have one of the largest sensory gym in Queens, NY.

Alternative Autism Solutions
Mary E. Riposo, PhD
111 Ferris Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 449-0040
Email: DrMary@twcny.rr.com
Web: http://www.AlternativeAutismSolutions.com
Offering educational consultation, parent training, and Reiki sessions for individuals with Autism Spectrum and related disorders and their families. Some insurances accepted.

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/

AMG Occupational Therapy, P.C.
Marc Gelman
55 Northern Boulevard, Suite 103
Great Neck, NY 11021
(917) 453-3200
Email: OTRehab26@hotmail.com

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
792 East 19 St.
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 434-2801
Email: donna.arking@gmail.com
Specialist in work with individuals and families affected by learning, attention & related neurodevelopmental disorders. Comprehensive diagnosic assessment of ADHD,integrative treatment including behavior therapy, family stress reduction, parenting strategies.

Adrienne J. Arkontaky, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Littman Krooks LLP
21 Old Main Street, Suite 203
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 896-1106; (845) 896-1107 (fax)
Email: aarkontaky@littmankrooks.com
Web: http://www.littmankrooks.com
Littman Krooks attorneys practice in the areas of special education advocacy & special needs planning, including trusts and guardianship. Offices also in White Plains & Manhattan.

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.

Auditory Oral School of NY / StriVright
Pnina Bravmann, Director
1350 E. 37 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 531-1800; (718) 421-5395 (fax)
Email: info@auditoryoral.org
Web: http://www.auditoryoral.org
Early intervention, specializing in education of deaf or hard of hearing children, providing home-based & center-based diagnostic and therapeutic services to children ages birth to five years.

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.

Autism Society of America, Albany Chapter
Janine Lounsbery
2999 Hamburg Street
PO Box 3847
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-2191
Email: info@albanyautism.org
Web: http://albanyautism.org
Autism information, support and advocay for Albany, Chenango, Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington counties.

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.

AXA Advisors LLC
Special Needs Family Planning
333 Thornall St
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 476-2807; (917) 318-5051 (cell); (732) 906-3694 (fax)
Email: stuart.flaum@axa-advisors.com
Financial planning for families with an individual with developmental disabilities is very important.Special Needs Family Planning will help you get started or evaluate an existing financial plan.

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.

Behavioral Consulting of Manhattan, Inc.
Melissa Engasser, MS
279 W 177th street
New York, NY 10026
(646) 377-2109
Email: melissa.engasser@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.bcmnyc.com

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.

Lola Berliner, Special Education Consultant
131 Mitchell Avenue
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 527-3136
Email: lolaberliner@yahoo.com
Lola Berliner is a recently retired CPSE/CSE Chairperson for Special Education with 38 years experience in education.She provides advocacy services for children and their parents by explaining regulations and parent rights.

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 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

BOMj Inc (Because of Michael Jr.)
Aileen Callan
14 Hovenkamp Ave.
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 624-4616
Email: bomj@optimum.net
Independent Special Education (IEP) Advocate. Comprehensive services provided.

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/

Brain Resource Center
Natalia Tsurikova
263 West End Avenue, Suite 1D
New York, NY 10023
(212) 877-2130
Email: nt@brainresourcecenter.com
Web: http://www.brainresource.com
BRC is a unique center that harnesses advances in neuroscience to improve academic performance as well as cognitive and emotional wellbeing for all children.

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.

Andrew Bressner, Esq.
Attorney at Law
11 Foxburn Street
New City, NY 10956
(845) 499-2038
Email: abressner@bressnerlaw.com
Special Education Law practice.

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.

Naeema Burgess
P.O.Box 739
Bronx, NY 10469
(336) 253-6336
Email: naeemaburgess@hotmail.com
Two PsyD/BCBA candidates and experienced professionals well versed in early intervention, special education and ABA. We provide consultation regarding autism, social emotional delays, behavioral challenges and learning disabilities.

John W. Callanan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
269 Hardenburgh Road, P.O. Box 147
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 744-5934; (845) 744-6448 (fax)
Email: john@jwcallananlaw.com
Web: http://jwcallananlaw.com
Special Needs Planning, including Trusts, Guardianships, Wills in Orange, Ulster & Sullivan Counties. "Your child's greatest Asset is You".

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.

Dawn Catucci
351 Manville Road Suite 101
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 762-0779
Email: catdawn1@aol.com
Web: http://dawncatuccilmhc.com
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who offers Indivual and group counseling for students with disabilities.

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 and Related Disabilities
Lisa Burditt
1535 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 442-2574; (518) 442-5412; (518) 442-4834 (fax)
Email: lburditt@albany.edu
Grant-funded organization providing resources and training to families and professionals living and working with individuals with ASD from birth to age 21.

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.

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

CGC Consultants LLC
Carol Courtadon
P.O. Box 328
Suffern, NY 10901
(917) 292-6331
Email: cgc_consultants@yahoo.com
Special education advocacy services for parents of children with special needs.

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CH.A.D.D.)

CHADD of Nassau County
Vicki Rogers or Kathy Post
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

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.

Columbia U Cerebral Palsy Camp
Teachers College, Columbia University
Andrew Gordon, Ph.D.
525 W. 120th Street, Box 199
New York, NY 10027
(212) 678-3326; (212) 678-3322 (fax)
Email: ag275@columbia.edu
Web: http://www.tc.edu/centers/cit/

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.

Comprehensive Kids
Special Education Teacher/SEIT/ABA
820 Colgate Avenue, 9B
Bronx, NY 10473-4832
(917) 361-3581
Email: kminta@hotmail.com
Masters level education with a strong emphasis on Special Education. I am an experienced SEIT teacher adept in applying ABA-styles methods for behavior modification and assessment review.

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.

Cordova & Associates P.C.
Doreen Cordova
1065 Longbeach Rd
South Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 481-0624; (516) 481-1276 (fax)
Email: dcordova@cordovalawassociates.com
Web: http://www.cordovalawassociates.com
Helping parents navigate the special education/504 process. Ensuring that all children receive the services they are entitled to so they may achieve thier full potential.

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
Crossroads Educational Solutions
Charles Askew
65 4th Avenue
Huntington, NY 11746
(202) 689-0795
Email: sped_law@yahoo.com

Andrew K. Cuddy, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 636
145 E. Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021
(716) 868-9103; (718) 569-6466 (fax)
Email: akcuddy132@aim.com
Representation in special education due process hearings throughout New York State, including New York City.

D2 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

DanLette Agency, LLC
Paulette E. Palmer
P.O. Box 504
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-1212; (516) 766-2830
Email: pepjazz@verizon.net
Special Education Advocates. The DanLette Agency provides advocacy services for children and their parents in order to negotiate services that best met the needs of the child. Partners Danielle Brooks and Paulette E. Palmer.

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.

GinaMarie Dowling, Special Education Lay Advocate
792 Bohemia Pkwy
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 838-4696
Email: gdowling73@msn.com
I am mother of a child with PDD-NOS and ADHD. Please let me support you and help you learn what I wish I knew 9 years ago to help your child.

Early Childhood Direction Center (ECDC-Manhattan)
Marilyn Rubinstein
New York Presbyterian Hospital
435 East 70th Street, Suite 2A
New York, NY 10021
(212) 746-6175
Email: mrubinst@nyp.org
Information and referral assistance for families and professionals about services for young children with diagnosed or suspected special needs. Funded by the NYS Education Department. No fee.

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 Consultant, Inc.
Dr. Helene H. Agatstein
33 Dartmouth Street
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 791-1324; (516) 445-1705
Email: helene@agatstein.com
I have been an advocate for children for over 20 years. I represent parents and their children at CSE meetings, CST and 504 meetings in NY, NJ, NC, Fl and Ma.

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.

Educational Consulting Services
Betsy Grigoriu, PhD
30 Eagleshead Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 539-6413; (845) 501-3017 (fax)
Email: bgrigoriu@gposner.com
Web: http://EducationalConsultingServices.com
Educational consulting and advocacy for children with special needs. Offering advocacy, in-home services, and out-of-home placements for children of all ages and stages in life.

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.

Extraordinary Minds, Inc.
Laura Hynes
308 Forest Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301
(347) 564-8451
Email: L.Hynes@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.extraordinaryminds.org
Relationship Development Intervention is a developmental, family based approach to treating autism spectrum and related disorders. Extraordinary Minds provides a variety of services utilizing the RDI methodology.

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.

Falcon & Singer P.C.
Raymond J. Falcon, Jr.
14 Harwood Court, Suite 220
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 723-3919; (914) 723-1951 (fax)
Email: rfalcon@falconsinger.com
Web: http://www.falconsinger.com
Special needs planning attorneys, including special needs trusts, government benefits eligibility (Medicaid, SSI, etc.) and related estate planning for families with special needs children.

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:

  • Mount Kisco Family Ties Resource Center
    344 Main Street, Lower Level
    Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
    (914) 242-3870; (914) 242-3872
    Email: MKisco@FamilyTiesWestchester.org
  • Mount Vernon Family Ties Resource Center
    158 Gramatan Avenue, 2nd floor
    Mount Vernon, NY 10550
    (914) 663-4931; (914) 663-4679
    Email: MtVernon@familytieswestchester.org
  • 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
  • Peekskill Family Ties Resource Center
    929 South Street
    Peekskill, NY 10566
    (914) 739-4725; (914) 739-4727
    Email: Peekskill@familytieswestchester.org
  • Yonkers Family Ties Resource Center
    164 Ashburton Avenue, lowere level
    Yonkers, NY 10701
    (914) 964-2063; (914) 964-5748 (fax)
    Email: Yonkers@familytieswestchester.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.

Jody Folster Educational Services
PO Box 565, 8 Hall Avenue
Goldens Bridge, NY 10526
(914) 232-6933; (914) 672-8272
Email: jodelia@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@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.

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.

Amy Galm
114 N Elm Street
N Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 232-7015
Email: syddesi2@aol.com
I am the parent of a child with special needs. I have been through the realm of proceedings (IEE, Impartial Hearing, 10 day notice...etc) I am available for help with CSE meetings as well as IEP Goals and advice.

Dr. Nadine Gardner
72-35 112th St., #9F
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 275-3509
Email: nadinemay6@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@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@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@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@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.

Bruce A. Goldstein, Esq.
Attorney at Law
70 Niagara Street, Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 362-1533; (716) 362-1534 (fax)
Email: bgoldstein@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@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@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.

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@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@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@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
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.

Jennifer C. Higgins OT., OTR/L, Pediatric OT
P.O. Box 7
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 278-0157
Email: Jennifer_therapist@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: bjp@pdhoffmanlaw.com
Web: http://www.pdhoffmanlaw.com
Law Firm concentrating in special education law, solely as it concerns children and their families seeking a free and appropriate education.

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.

A Horse Connection
Nancy King, MS, OTR
P.O. Box 473
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 417-4646
Email: info@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@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@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
PO Box 207
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 974-6097
Email: hyperhouse@yahoo.com
Information and guidance with Special Education matters: including initial referral, evaluations, placement, classification, suspensions/removals, related services, IEP recommendations, goals and objectives. Our goal is to teach you how to be your child's advocate. Free consultation.

IncludEd Educational Services
Raphael Kramer
445 Central Ave., Suite 111
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 374-3377
Email: Gottagulgul@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@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@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@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 Advocacy/Consulting
75 Plandome Rd.
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 626-6215; (516) 723-9331 (fax)
Email: ejanoson@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@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.

Kid Success, Inc.
Lisa La Fata
2950 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 796-0989
Email: all4kidsuccess@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@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@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@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@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@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.

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.

LCM caring Advocates
Lydia Magaddino
113 Eden Avenue
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 798-0634
Email: lcm724@aol.com
Web: http://lcm724@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
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.

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

LEARNLIVE
Joy H. Baum, M.S.Ed., P.D.
200 School House Road
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 980-9545
Email: nahvah@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@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@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@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@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.

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.

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@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.

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

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.

Living Through Learning Foundation
David Gordon
28 West Francis Street
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 476-7242
Email: ltlf.org@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@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@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 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 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@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@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
1225 Franklin Ave, Suite 325
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 521-1099; (917) 215-1100; (866) 520-9598 (fax)
Email: info@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@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.

Jennifer Mascolo, PsyD, NCSP
PO Box 140
Middletown, NJ 07748
(917) 757-7748
Email: jmascolo@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@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@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@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@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@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.

Stephen Migden, PhD, ABPP and Associates
142 Mineola Avenue
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 625-0824; (516) 625-0825 (fax)
Email: drmigden@verizon.net
Web: http://www.psych-edservices.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@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

MJV Consulting LLC
Michele Vilardi, Ph.D.
560 Main Street, Suite # 2F
Islip, NY 11751
(631) 224-4658; (631) 224-4657 (fax)
Email: LearningdiffRences@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.

MKeducationaltherapy
Melissa Katz
1309 Jericho Turnpike
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(718) 312-9635
Email: tchr543@aol.com
Web: http://www.mkeducationaltherapy.com
Orton-Gillingham/ Wilson Reading Queens NY/ Long Island NY by trained professional. Dyslexia/ LD/ Reading and Language Delays.

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@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.

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

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@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@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@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@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@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 State ARC, Inc.
393 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-8311; (800) 724-2094
Email: brandtm@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@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@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@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@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@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@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 210
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-8703; (800) 585-8703; (315) 785-8612 (fax)
Email: kathyc@nrcil.net
Web: http://www.nrcil.net
Family Support provides individual advocacy, information, education, support groups, and respite to reduce family stress to better care for their child with a disability.

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@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@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@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@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.

Occupational Therapist
Christopher Daly, MS, OTR/L
P.O. Box 884
Sag Harbor, NY 11963-0023
(917) 913-0041
Email: cdalyot@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@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.

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@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.

Leslie E. Packer, PhD
940 Lincoln Place North
Bellmore, NY 11710-1016
(516) 785-2653
Email: admin@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@aol.com
All levels of legal representation for students with disabilities.

Parent Network of WNY
(716) 332-4174
Email: KMW@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@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@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@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@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@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@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@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.

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@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@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@msn.com
Human rights organization

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@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@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@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@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@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@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.

Ms. Michelle Poll, MA
P.O. Box 5639
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 728-4615
Email: therapist1@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.

Pound Ridge Learning Center
Michele Schneider
4 Trinity Pass Road
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
(914) 764-4766; (914) 764-4768 (fax)
Email: mishpaula@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@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@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.

Programs for Children and Youth who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
State Education Department
One Commerce Plaza, Room 1601
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-5652 (V/TTY); (800) 222-5627 (V/TTY)
Email: dsteele@mail.nysed.gov
Web: http://www.nysed.gov/

Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
State Education Department
1 Commerce Plaza, Room 1624
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 473-6108
Email: erejino@mail.nysed.gov

Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Bureau of Child and Adolescent Health
Department of Health
Tower Building, Room 208
Albany, NY 12237-0618
(518) 474-2084

Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Early Intervention Program
Division of Family and Local Health
New York State Department of Health
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower Building, Room 287
Albany, NY 12237-0618
(518) 473-7016
Email: dmn02@health.state.ny.us

Project LEARN c/o Agudath Israel of America
Agudath Israel of America
Attention: Leah Steinberg
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
(212) 797-9000 Ext.308; (212) 797-9000 Ext.325; (646) 254-1650 (fax)
Email: lsteinberg@agudathisrael.org
Assist parents through the maze of getting appropriate placement and services through the IEP process.

Protection and Advocacy Agency
New York Commission on Quality of Care
401 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305-2397
(518) 381-7098
Web: http://www.cqc.state.ny.us/

Publications
The most-requested publications are available on-line. If the publication has the word "Internet" this will link you directly to that publication. If the publication has the word "Paper" this will link you to information needed to request the publication.
Publications are grouped by the topics: http://usny.nysed.gov/publications.html

Putnam Independent Living Services
Jessica Baumann
1961 Route 6, 2nd Floor
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-7457
Email: jbaumann@putnamils.org
Web: http://www.putnamils.org
Education Advocacy for persons with special needs.

Queens County Parents Autism Coalition, Inc.
Cheryl Ocampo, Exec. Dir.
122-15 115th Avenue
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(347) 527-5123
Email: cocampo@qcpac.org
Web: http://www.qcpac.org
Parent support network in Queens, NY dedicated to arming families with the tools they need to manage the lifestyle of raising an individual with Autism.

Ramapo for Children
Mike Kunin
P.O. Box 266
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 876-8403; (845) 876-8414 (fax)
Email: office@ramapoforchildren.org
Web: http://www.ramapoforchildren.org
Highly engaging therapeutic program for children with emotional and learning problems. 1:1 staff to camper ratio. Camp is located 90 miles North of New York City.

Regional ADA Technical Assistance Agency
Northeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center
Program on Employment and Disability
Cornell University
107 ILR Extension
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-8348; (607) 255-2891
Email: ah45@cornell.edu
Web: http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/

Regional Early Childhood Direction Center
Information about resources serving children birth to 5 and their families
601 Elmwood Avenue
P.O. Box 671
Rochester, NY 14642
(716) 275-2263; (800) 462-4344
Call to find out the Early Childhood Direction Center serving your community

Heidi Reichel, Educational Consultant
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 423-6215
Email: heidi1121@att.net
Web: http://mysite.verizon.net/hreichel
Heidi Reichel is an Educational Consultant and Learning Disabilities Specialist providing Educational Testing, Individual Tutoring, Remediation, Consultation, Case Management and Advocacy.

Renaissance LNC, Inc.
Rosemary Swedenburg-Murphy, MPA,BSN, RN, LNC
734 Franklin Avenue #303
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 741-7284
Email: RenaissanceLNC@aol.com
Child/parent educational advocate. Educational seminars and private consultation to assist and support parents to be informed, organized and prepared advocates for their children.

Resource Center for Accessible Living, Inc.
592 Ulster Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-0541; (845) 331-2076 (fax); (845) 331-8680 (TTY)
Email: rcal@ulster.net
Special Education Advocacy on behalf of students seeking appropriate educational services, Disability Awareness Programs, CSE Workshops for Educators and Parents, Transition Planning Workshops, Benefits Advisement, Information and Referral.

Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
116 East 16th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
(212) 667-4650
Email: info@resourcesnyc.org
Web: http://www.resourcesnyc.org/rcsn.htm

Resources For Kids' Success, LLC
Barbara Cooper
21 The Loch
Roslyn, NY 11576
(516) 380-5727
Email: bcooper.rks@gmail.com
Web: http://www.resourcesforkidssuccess.com
Support parents in navigating the special education system working collaboratively with school districts. Multisensory reading instruction, assessments,and behavior management techniques provided by certified specialists.

Marian Rissenberg, Ph.D Neuropsychologist
200 Katonah Avenue
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-6245
Email: dr.marian@rissenberg.com
Web: http://www.rissenberg.com
Neuropsychological diagnostic evaluation of learning, behavioral and attentional issues in children and adults; provide independent evaluations for school districts and parents.

Wayne Rock, Advocate
Box 2120
Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-3059; (631) 614-3650 (fax)
Email: waynerock8@aol.com
Web: http://waynerock.org
Attend CPSE and CSE Meetings. Review educational records, recommend related services. Tutor in Lindamood-Bell, Explode the Code, and Wilson.

Dr. Michael Rosenfeld
900 Walt Whitman Road, Suite LL16
Melville, NY 11747
(516) 643-7697; (516) 941-0749 (fax)
Email: mrosenfeld6@optonline.net
Web: http://www.drmrosenfeld.com
I provide neuropsychological testing and psychoeducational testing for children and adolescents. I have two convenient office locations, one in Suffolk County (Melville) and one in Nassau County (Franklin Square).

Brad Harris Rosken, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1772 East Jericho Tpke., Suite 2
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 379-9569; (631) 270-4729 (fax)
Email: brad@specialedcounselor.com
Web: http://www.specialedcounselor.com
My practice is focused on providing personal service to your family. I represent children and parents exclusively and do not represent any school districts.

The Rowland Center, Inc.
Wendy Mccormick, Director
18564 US Route 11, Suite 5
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 786-7202
Email: wendymccormick123@yahoo.com
The Rowland Center, Inc. Provides Early Intervention Services and Preschool Services to children age birth-5. In Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and Oneida Counties.

Jennifer Kahn Ruoff, LMSW, MS Ed
Special Education Advocate
21 South Calumet Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-3730
Email: JRuoff@optonline.net
Helping parents navigate the special education system, attend CPSE/CSE meetings, get the services their children need, special needs family counseling and parent support group.

Sean M. Ryan, Esq.
2555 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-7200

Dr. Lisa Salvato
19 West 34th Street
Penthouse
New York, NY 10001
(646) 530-8536; (212) 947-7111
Email: nycchildpsychology@yahoo.com
Web: http://drlisasalvato.com
Providing Psychological Evaluations and Treatment Protocols for children and adolescents. Serving those with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and the Autistic Spectrum Disorders (including Asperger's Disorder).

Samaritans Suicide Prevention Center
P.O. Box 5228
Albany, NY 12205
Confidential Crisis Hotline: (518) 689-HOPE (4673), (518) 689-0080; (518) 462-0181 (fax)
Email: Sams@fcscapitalregion.org
Web: www.timesunion.com/communities/samaritans
Confidential Suicide/Crisis Hotline for those who are isolated, despairing and/or suicidal. Suicide Prevention Education, Postvention, and Support Groups for adults and teens.

School for Language and Communication Development
Dr. Helene Mermelstein
100 Glen Cove Avenue
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 609-2000 Ext. 112; (515) 609-2017 (fax)
Email: KSeiz@SLCD.org
Web: http://WWW.SLCD.ORG
Special Education,not for profit private school, servicing students 3-21 with language disabilities including children on Autistic Spectrum approved by NY DEpt of Education.

School Link
16 Foxboro Avenue
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 451-0020; (631) 451-0020 (fax)
Email: schoollink0896@aol.com
Web: http://www.schoollink0896.org
Special Education Advocates for children with disabilities who will provide information, guidance, support and will attend Committee on Special Education meetings with parents.

Courtney Schroeder
Ecovillage at Ithaca
Ithaca, NY 14850
(609) 744-0010
Email: schroedc@dickinson.edu
I provide home-based ABA and related therapy, childcare or respite for children with autism. Experience with children 3-13, various levels on autistic spectrum.

Sense of Progress: Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Jennifer Matarese
1258 Avalon Square
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(631) 553-1453
Email: Child_OT@yahoo.com
Web: http://senseofprogress.com
Private practice servicing EI through CSE. Services include initial evaluation, ongoing treatment,and parent education. Knowledgeable in Therapeutic Listening, Handwriting Without Tears, and strong background in Sensory Processing.

Sensory Integration Research & Rehabilitation Institute (SIRRI)
John W Steinert PT
1 Brandywine Drive
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 254-0523; (631) 667-1726 (fax)
Email: info@sirriny.com
Web: www.SIRRI.com
Developmental Rehabilitation and Learning Center: focused on Sensory Processing and Learning disabilities. Ages 2 through Adulthood.

Shades of Learning LLC
Karen Kropp
17 Crescent St.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 569-7140
Email: info@shadesoflearning.com
Web: http://www.shadesoflearning.com
We provide behaviorally-based interventions for children with autism and related disorders.

Wendy H. Sheinberg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
585 Stewart Ave., Suite 306
Westbury, NY 11530
(516) 222-7720; (516) 222-0265 (fax)
Email: Wendy@SheinbergLaw.com
Web: http://www.NYGuardianshipLaw.com
We provide special needs legal services. Including: Special Needs Trusts, Supplemental Needs Trusts, Special Needs Guardianships, Article 81 Guardianships.

Sinico Consulting
Ron Sinico
P O Box 325
West Sand Lake, NY 12196-0325
(518) 527-2009
Email: rsinico@aol.com
Advocate pre-k-12 for special ed students and their parents. Former CSE/ CPSE Chair will also consult with school districts to insure conflict free IEPs and services.

SNACK, The Special Needs Activity Center for Kids
Mandi Purvis
200 E. 86th St, LL
New York, NY 10028
(212) 439-9996; (212) 439-9994; (212) 439-6665 (fax)
Email: info@snacknyc.com
Web: http://www.snacknyc.com
SNACK offers recreational activities for children with developmental disabilities, ages 2-13 years. Activities include sports, swimming, and socialization classes with art, music, yoga, movement, and games.

Soccer Rockets L.L.C.
Alex Krasovitsky
75-34 Bell Blvd, Apt # LB
Bayside, NY 11364
(347) 693-8997
Email: alex@soccerrockets.com
Web: http://www.Soccerrockets.com
SoccerRockets is a program for children ages 2-8 that teaches a variety of fundamental skills in a fun and nurturing environment. These skills are taught through the use of different games and activities.

Mary Somoza Advocacy/Consulting all Special Needs
Clinton Towers,
790 Eleventh Avenue, Suite #14B
New York, NY 10019
(646) 489-5122
Email: Mary@marysomoza.com
Web: http://www.marysomoza.com
Advocacy/consulting for children with disabilities - special education services - specialized assistance for adults and children w/ disabilities -IEP's placement, SSI, post-secondary assistance/college/vocational and more.

South Brooklyn Legal Services
105 Court St., 3rd fl.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 237-5500; (718) 222-8296 (special education/disability rights hotline)
Web: www.sbls.org

Special Education Advocacy
Catharine Mchugh
58 Willett St., 3A
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 618-4198
Email: specialedfirm@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@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@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.

Spectrum Kids
Stacy Lore, Psy D, BCBA
PO Box 585
Holmes, NY 12531
(845) 235-0419; (845) 593-2175
Email: spectrumkidsinc@yahoo.com
Web: http://spectrumkidsinc.com
ABA/VB Consulting and therapy.

Spedvocate
Diana Pucci, Special Education Lay Advocate
9 Watson St., No. 3
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 219-4313
Email: spedvocate@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@hotmail.com
Private home-based speech and language therapy.

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

Spina Bifida Association of Albany/Capital District
109 Spring Road
Scotia, NY 12302
(518) 399-9151
Email: SBAALBANY102@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@sportsfitnessfun.com
Web: www.sportsfitnessfun.com
Irene Lerz - Gymnastics Director; Gymnastics and other activities for children with special needs and developmental disabilities.

START Educational Services
Dorothea B. Moebius
681 Millard Fillmore Pl.
East Aurora, NY 14052-2505
(716) 687-1276; (716) 652-5510 (fax)
Email: dbmoebius@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@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@mail.nysed.gov
Web: www.vesid.nysed.gov/lsn

State Mental Health Agency
Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
(518) 474-4403
Email: cocojls@omh.state.ny.us

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@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@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@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@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@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@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@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@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.

Summit Educational Resources
150 Stahl Road
Getzville, New York 14068
(716) 629-3400; (716) 629-3499
Email: info@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@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.

Talk 2 Kelly, LLC
Kelly Hantman
157 East 86th Street, Suite 2B
New York, NY 10028
(646) 957-6060
Email: Talk2Kellyslp@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.

Teacher to Student Inc.
Rochelle Hendlin Granville
203 Seeley Street
Brooklyn New York 11218
(718) 788-3243
Email: RHendlin@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@TREcenter.org
Web: www.trecenter.org

Richard Thaler
2154 Marion Avenue
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 378-4436
Email: DickThaler@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.

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@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@aol.com
We provide speech, language, dysphagia and feeding therapy, as well as comprehensive evaluations.

Dr. Lauren Tobing-Puente, Licensed Psychologist, LLC
361 East 19th Street
New York, NY 10003
(917) 838-9274
Email: services@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@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@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@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@tutorindex.com
Web: http://www.tutorindex.com
Find a tutor in the USA by searching our easy to use online tutor directory.

Teresa Twarz
229 Prospect Valley Road
Willseyville, NY 13864
(607) 659-4182
Web: http://www.twarz@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@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@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@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@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@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@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.

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@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@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@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@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@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@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@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@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@jwlawoffice.com
Web: http://www.jwlawoffice.com
Guardianship, special needs trusts, government benefit advocacy and estate planning for individuals with disabilities and their families.

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@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@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@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@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@familyempowerment.org
Web: http://www.familyempowerment.org

Sharon Yirilli, MS, RD, CDN
151-79 17th Rd
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 316-8197
Email: syirillimsrd@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!

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@SpecialEdLawFirm.com
Web: http://SpecialEdLawFirm.com
Advocacy and legal representation for families of students with special education needs.


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