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Brooklyn Special Needs Consulting (NYSNC)

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If you re a parent facing the Special Education system for the first time or are unhappy with your child's placement or the services they are receiving, NYSNC can help.

NYSNC consults on Special Education matters from designing programs for districts, schools and organizations dedicated to providing Special Education services to program implementation to walking parents down the hallways of the New York Department of Education Special Education system.

New York Special Needs Consulting is led by professionals with learning disabilities who work for change within the special education system. As adults who have learned to cope with their own disabilities, and with Special Needs children of our own, the NYSNC staff knows from personal experience the challenges facing families coping with complicated diagnoses and how parents and service providers can work together toward the common goal of helping the Special Needs child. Our passion is helping both parents and children make their voices heard.

Fireflies

http://www.firefliesny.com/
Unique Brooklyn Educational/Therapeutic Services, Brooklyn Letters FirefliesNY is a martial arts therapy program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ages 3-20). With volunteers from local middle and high schools, we offer inclusionary sessions where children with autism learn invaluable socialization skills and self-regulation; gain self-confidence, balance and coordination; receive gross motor and fine motor skill enhancement; and develop critical proprioception skills. Our sessions involve a blend of TaeKwonDo, music/movement, stretching and breathing exercises all guided by a relaxed and modified version of ABA Applied Behavior Analysis. Class size is limited to 4 children with ASD per session. We offer after-school and Saturday sessions.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

Susannah Gersten, LCSW is a psychotherapist who in her private practice specializes in working with young children using primarily directive play therapy techniques, including the use of a sandtray, puppets, and drawing/painting. Susannah also works with older children and families particularly around issues of separation and divorce. Outside of her office, Susannah specializes in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and has been running EAP groups with children and teens in Brooklyn for several years. These groups include groundwork with ponies, therapeutic riding, as well as traditional group activities.
Contact: [email protected] (718) 360-8531

Super Soccer Stars

http://www.supersoccerstars.com
Unique Brooklyn Educational/Therapeutic Services, Brooklyn Letters Super Soccer Stars for Special Needs is a unique program created exclusively for children with developmental disabilities, accommodating children with ADHD, autism, Down’s Syndrome, and other forms of PDD-NOS.

Extreme Kids & Crew

http://www.extremekidsandcrew.org

Unique Brooklyn Educational/Therapeutic Services, Brooklyn Letters
Extreme Kids & Crew is a non profit, cooperative organization dedicated to creating a beautiful arts center-sensory gym-swimming pool for Brooklyn’s children with disabilities and their families. At present we are offering creative parent-child classes in the arts and movement at our temporary space in Fort Greene. We would love to hear from you!

 

Special Aces

http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/activities/tennis/special-aces

Unique Brooklyn Educational/Therapeutic Services, Brooklyn Letters Prospect Park Tennis Program Fills Void for Kids with Disabilities.
Meeting the acute needs of many other children with special needs is the Special Aces tennis program at the Prospect Park Tennis Center. An army of volunteers keeps much-needed programs for kids with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism and other disabilities affordable for parents.

826 NYC

http://www.826nyc.org/about/826nyc/

826NYC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.

 

Special Needs Swimming Program in Brooklyn

The Marks JCH of Bensonhurst is proud to present a Pre-summer Special Needs Swimming Intensive Program on Sundays.

The class will take place from 4:00-4:45 pm from June 5th-June 26th. Parent and sibling participation is highly recommended. Spots are very limited. Please be advised the first 10 families will receive 10% off the registration fee and 20% off Sunday Fun Day Fall 2011 semester.

Please contact:
Karina Burman, MS/OT Special Needs Coordinator
Marks JCH of Bensonhurst
718-331-6800 xt. 175 or email [email protected] for further information if you are interested in registering for the swimming class.

The Language and Laughter Studio

We are a multicultural French language center and immersion French pre-school located in the heart of downtown Brooklyn, New York. Since 2005 we have been leaders in progressive language education that is centered in arts integration, imagination, child-driven projects, and play based learning. If you are looking to expose your baby or toddler to the French language in a nurturing way filled with songs, stories, and art–look no further than our morning classes. If your child is a native French speaker or if your family is interested to learn French, consider one of our programs – academic, interactive, creative, hands-on, or theatrical after-school classes. All of our classes are enriched with our philosophy of nurturing the child and supporting them as they begin to explore, question, and create in the world with consideration of others and others experiences.

JCC Bensonhurst Special Needs

http://www.jchb.org/special-needs/

Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst presents an afterschool program for children with special needs.

Solid academic enrichment, plenty of physical activity, skill development and a welcoming environment are created by our carefully selected and trained cadre of teachers and counselors. Family workshops are held to help parents navigate to Department of Education and its services, discuss different behavioral issues and present newest research findings on mental health. A licensed psychologist is available for confidential consultations. For children ages 5-11 and their families.

Dates of operation:
September-June

Days and Times:
Monday – Thursday 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Friday 3:30pm – 6:00pm

Please contact:
Karina Burman, MS, OT
Special Needs Director
718-331-6800, ext. 175
718-331-6800 xt. 175 or email: [email protected].

Cool Culture

80 Hanson Place, Suite 604, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (718) 230-4186
http://coolculture.org/about-us/contact-us

Cool Culture provides parents with the tools to steward the education of our littlest learners. The programs support parents in their role as their child’s first educator. They partner with 90 of NYC s best-known cultural institutions and over 450 early education providers to offer 50, 000 underserved families free access to NYC s museums, zoos and botanical gardens.

Homework NYC

http://homeworknycbeta.org/

HomeworkNYC Apps was born following a series of focus groups with teens and tweens conducted in the fall of 2007. Researchers discovered that students frequently start with Google and Wikipedia when performing research, rely on teacher-created web-based content, and look to their friends and online social networks for help in completing homework. HomeworkNYC provides links, handouts, and assistance to all New York City students.

The Garden Apprentice Program at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

900 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225 718-623-7200
http://www.bbg.org/learn/gap/

In the most significant garden renewal effort since the Garden’s founding 100 years ago, BBG is currently engaged in a dramatic and ambitious effort for the future. With projects that affect virtually every part of the Garden and extend beyond our borders, these enhancements will help the Garden meet the rapidly changing needs of our audience and our world.

Minimore

http://www.minimore.org
Unique Brooklyn Educational/Therapeutic Services, Brooklyn LettersFinding quality childcare can be a challenge for any parent; even more when that family includes a child with special needs. Many families compromise outside commitments to better meet the needs of their child, while sacrificing their own well-being. Needless to say, it can be difficult to find someone who can not only care for your child’s specific needs, but also understand their unique personality. Finding the perfect babysitter can be both a difficult and time-consuming task. That’s where Mini More steps in! Give us 24 hours and we will find you an experienced and qualified babysitter based upon your family’s needs. Our database is filled with teachers, paraprofessionals, occupational therapists and other qualified sitters who truly understand the needs of your child. All of our sitters are ready to help both you and your family! Our mission is to first, simplify the process of finding a babysitter and then, put your mind at ease knowing that your child will be left in good hands.

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