Provides one-to-one skill building support for children with mental health diagnoses who are at risk for foster care placement. Children are supported to learn new skills and manage their behavior at home and in the community.

Bridging the gap between traditional day services and competitive employment by helping participants develop life, social and career skills appropriate for the workplace.

* Offers individual and family support services for individuals with developmental disabilities who are Medicaid eligible. Case management. Fun in Learning Enrichment Program. After school program. Employment preparation. Recreation.

Provides support to fathers who are getting ready to be released from jail,are ex-offenders, or on probation and want to be a better dad and provider to the family. The program identifies each father's challenges and links them to community resources. Participants attend a 12-session workshop where they will learn, practice and strengthen specific parenting skills, communication, conflict resolution, anger management, including financial literacy training, pre-job skills, resume writing, interviewing skills, and employment support to help improve their economic stability.

Provides participating School District students in kindergarten through 4th Grade assistance in reading, writing, math and social skills.

Specializes in serving 9-12 year-old students with significant developmental delays/disorders, including Autism and Multiple Disabilities, who need a highly structured learning environment. Some of the program’s highlights include: The program's classes are small, allowing for an intensive learning environment. The staff utilize the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to address academic, language, social/emotional and ADL (activities of daily living) skills. New skills and the shaping of behaviors are taught through repetition and reinforcement. A progressive total communication system is utilized; including spoken words, photographs, pictures, symbols and/or sign language, to increase communication skills. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is utilized program-wide to engage students in a social exchange for requesting, communicating their needs and responding to their environment. Many schoolwide activities are presented each year including, musical activities, class trips and celebrations for holidays and special events. The students benefit from physical education, music and art programs. Specially trained staff are available to address any mealtime management concerns that may arise. The Willet Avenue staff participate in a collaborative team approach for monitoring the students’ progress towards meeting their IEP goals. The collaborative teams include Classroom Teachers, Psychologists, Curriculum Teacher, Social Worker, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Administrative Personnel from the Willet Avenue School. Call for more detailed information.

A program which focuses on social interaction skills for young children with the objective of helping them overcome shyness or aggressiveness and to engage in constructive play or other group activities, develop friendships and to learn politeness, cooperation, problem solving, taking turns, sharing, winning, losing, etc. This program also has a parent component.

The early childhood programs help young children prepare for school by developing social, emotional, educational and pre-literacy skills. Early intervention services and parent support are also available

Special Education provides various educational programs for students with physical, emotional or developmental disabilities. Other services included are physical, occupational and speech therapy, assistive technology, psychological services, and more. Programs offered: Program for Multiple Disabilities - Geared for students with severe developmental and physical disabilities and focus primarily on motor development, perceptual development, daily living skills, language development and socialization.

Offers an after school social skills groups for children and young adults with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome. Groups focus on enhancing communication, play skills and awareness of feelings in oneself and others. Through skilled guidance, participants learn the specific tools necessary to make friends and play cooperatively. Young adult groups focus on learning and refining the skills necessary to develop and maintain relationships including initiating friendships, increasing connectedness with others, and building self-advocacy skills. Also offers this for adult groups when they have enough participants.

We offer IEP-based speech and language services including evaluations, individual and group therapy and consultation with treatment team members and family. Evaluations include full Augmentative Alternative Communication Evaluations to secure speech generating devices. We serve adult participants though our Article 16 Clinic. Speech-language services are designed to optimize an individuals, ability to communicate and swallow, theropy improving quality of life. SLPs develop and implement treatment to address the presenting symptoms or concerns of a communication problem or related functional issue, Our most common targets are receptive language, expressive language (verbal, SGD, PECS or sign) and pragmatic language skills. The ultimate goal of therapy is to improve and individual's functional outcomes. All services are provided NYS licensed speech-language pathologists who hold certification by the American Speech-Language hearing association.

Offers workshop for children ages 5-8 and 9-12 (parents included). This program provides education and support to families. Topics include building healthy friendships, communication skills, understanding and expressing feelings, dealing with teasing and bullies, and more. Discussion groups, creative arts, games and hands-on activities are utilized to increase understanding and strengthen social skills. The Parent Component offers support and guidance to parents, and provides practical skills for helping their child in a variety of situations. The Parent Component meets at the same time the children's program runs.

ASSIST provides social skills building groups for children with developmental disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorders.

Teaches children, in grades K-3, character education and social skills through directed lessons, songs, multi-cultural puppets, stories and activities. Cultural diversity, anger management, conflict resolution, strategies for dealing with bullies and the understanding of emotions are some of the issues that are addressed. Training, in the areas of alcohol, drugs and violence prevention is available. This program is available to schools and agencies.

Offers a school which is designed for students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. The instructional program, which is aligned to the New York State Standards for Students with Severe Disabilities and the New York State Common Core Learning Standards, builds confidence and capabilities of students and focuses on developing communication skills and personal independence. Research-based methodologies, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), visual strategies, the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), augmentative communications systems, functional behavioral assessment and positive behavioral supports are utilized in this program. The Rosemary Kennedy School consists of the elementary, middle and high school classes as well as district-based classes which provide mainstreaming opportunities for students. Community-based instruction is an essential part of the curriculum and compliments traditional classroom learning. Students participate in recreational activities (libraries, bowling), life skills (grocery shopping, restaurants), volunteer work sites (Mercy Hospital, Hofstra University) and vocational enclaves in the community (fast food restaurants, retail stores). Each student is educated by an interdisciplinary team comprised of the classroom teacher, teacher aides, psychologist, social worker, related service personnel, curriculum teachers and administrators. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education through daily communication notebooks, conferences, visits, parent training sessions and parent support groups. Transition planning for students from ages 12 to 21 is facilitated by vocational rehabilitation counselors and social workers in coordination with students and their families prior to graduation. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a variety of therapeutic groups to help children and adolescents learn new ways to develop goals for change, and identify strengths and skills for increasing self-esteem for all youth, including children of divorced parents.

Provides academic tutoring, social/life skill training, mentoring and prevention workshops for students that are referred by their school district due to behavior problems, truancy, and/or substance abuse.

* Adress new and distressing symptoms of mental health in their early stages for young people, it offers opportunities to help prevent progression to more serious confitions.* Helps young people to ideantify, monitor, and manage changes in behavior and meantal health. Can include: Individual therapy. Group therapy. Problem solving. Social Skills training. Goal planning. Safety planning. Psycho-education. Relapse prevention. Treatment for substance use. Involvement of the family. Medication as needed. Assistance with difficulties in school or at work. Other interventions as needed, including sleep, nutrition, and excercise.

Provides peer groups to improve self-esteem through education. Teenage groups deal with diverse subjects including peer/group pressure, problem solving, and improving social skills. Call for more information.

Offers drug and alcohol counseling, crisis counseling, job development and referral, tutoring, Homework help, Improvisation teen theater, peer leadership training, drug prevention, support groups, environmental issues group, grandfriends, social skills group, young families group, home safety programs, basketball and recreational activities. Parent resources available.

Provides assessment and training which is individually designed based on the needs and abilities of adults with developmental or acquired disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community. Training and development may include medication management, task completion, communication and interpersonal skills, socialization, sensory/motor skills, mobility, community transportation, problem-solving skills, and money management.

Provides a therapeutic recreation program including group therapeutic activities for children with a serious emotional disturbance. Fosters better socialization skills and offers arts and crafts, sports activities, and field trips.

Offers a school which is designed for students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. The instructional program, which is aligned to the New York State Standards for Students with Severe Disabilities and the New York State Common Core Learning Standards, builds confidence and capabilities of students and focuses on developing communication skills and personal independence. Research-based methodologies, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), visual strategies, the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), augmentative communications systems, functional behavioral assessment and positive behavioral supports are utilized in this program. The Rosemary Kennedy School consists of the elementary, middle and high school classes as well as district-based classes which provide mainstreaming opportunities for students. Community-based instruction is an essential part of the curriculum and compliments traditional classroom learning. Students participate in recreational activities (libraries, bowling), life skills (grocery shopping, restaurants), volunteer work sites (Mercy Hospital, Hofstra University) and vocational enclaves in the community (fast food restaurants, retail stores). Each student is educated by an interdisciplinary team comprised of the classroom teacher, teacher aides, psychologist, social worker, related service personnel, curriculum teachers and administrators. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education through daily communication notebooks, conferences, visits, parent training sessions and parent support groups. Transition planning for students from ages 12 to 21 is facilitated by vocational rehabilitation counselors and social workers in coordination with students and their families prior to graduation. Call for more detailed information.

A multi-faceted program which teaches appropriate behaviors and help students who are cognitively limited with intensive treatment needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders to develop the cognitive, social and life skills required to interact in the larger world. Also prepares students for an educational and employment plan, through individualized academic classes, job support and internships. Provides the transition support when students are in the process of going from education to employment.