NY Part 4

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 | at | 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: hreichel | at | verizon.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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

Irina Roller, Esq.
Attorney at Law
111 Broadway, Ste 900
New York, NY 10004
(212) 688-1100
Email: rollerlaw | at | aol.com
Dedicated exclusively to representing parents of children with special needs. We will help you obtain evaluations, identify appropriate placements, go to CSE meetings and Impartial Hearings.

Dr. Michael Rosenfeld
900 Walt Whitman Road, Suite LL16
Melville, NY 11747
(516) 643-7697; (516) 941-0749 (fax)
Email: mrosenfeld6 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

Harriet P. Schleifer, Esq.
Attorney at Law
399 Knollwood Road
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 898-2113; (914) 684-9865 (fax)
Email: hschleifer | at | littmankrooks.com
Web: http://www.littmankrooks.com
Dedicated representation of your child's educational rights including disciplinary issues and special education advocacy. Offices in NYC and Fishkill as well. Guardianship, trusts elder care also.

School Dayz Advocacy
Juanita Normann
50 Rock Candy Ln
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 301-1270
Email: jl_normann | at | yahoo.com
Guiding, preparing and advocating families through the Special Education Process, CSE meetings, IEP Development. B.A. in Psychology and Education. Family Members helping Family Members.

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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

Mary Hayes Schwartz, LCSW
351 Manville Road, #101
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 316-2727
Email: maryhschwartz | at | gmail.com
Mary is a parent coach for parents of special needs children. Experience as a special education administrator. She is available for consultations via Skype.

Sense of Progress: Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Jennifer Matarese
1258 Avalon Square
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(631) 553-1453
Email: Child_OT | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

Teresa Signorelli, PhD, CCC/SLP
250 East 39th Street, Suite 10-J
New York, NY 10016
(917) 450-7467
Email: info | at | myspeechdoctor.com
Web: http://www.myspeechdoctor.com
Dr. Signorelli is a bilingual (Spanish/English) certified and licensed speech-language pathologist. She provides child development counseling, speech-language therapy and assessments, parent training, and home play-space consulting.

Sinico Consulting
Ron Sinico
P O Box 325
West Sand Lake, NY 12196-0325
(518) 527-2009
Email: rsinico | at | 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.

Skillful Squad Seraphs, Inc
Melissa Primiano
29 Dalton Ave.
Staten Island, NY 10306
(347) 640-4777
Email: skillfulsquad11 | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.skillfulsquad.net
We provide special education consulting and training services. We offer an array of workshops to parents, educators, siblings, and children with disabilities. We also offer tutoring in math & reading.

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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

Sociable Kidz LLC
Susan Hendler
1600 Harrison Ave. Suites 307C & D
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 374-5024
Email: sociablekidz | at | sociablekidz.com
Web: http://sociablekidz.com
We offer social skills groups for children ages 5-15. We focus on problem-solving skills, how to make and keep friends and basic communication skills.

Mary Somoza Advocacy/Consulting all Special Needs
Clinton Towers,
790 Eleventh Avenue, Suite #14B
New York, NY 10019
(646) 489-5122
Email: Mary | at | 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 | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.specialedfirm.com
A special ed firm offering advocacy and training for parents, children, and schools. Over 30 years experience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teresa Twarz
229 Prospect Valley Road
Willseyville, NY 13864
(607) 659-4182
Advocate for parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes. I have helped several parents and have presented for the Joslin Diabetes Center in Syracuse, NY.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wilson Reading Teacher / Special Education Teacher
Anne Doebbler
Putnam Valley, NY
(914) 645-9988
Email: anne_m2@hotmail.com

The Wilson Reading System Program is a multi-sensory, comprehensive reading program developed specifically for individuals with dyslexia as well as adults with reading difficulty, and English language learners. In addition to being Wilson Certified, I also hold a Masters degree in Special Education and General Education. I am a full time teacher with experience working with students who read and spell below grade level as well as those diagnosed with a language-based learning disability.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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