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.

Offers various programs to support students, such as helping high school seniors transition from high school to college life, including prevention-related workshops for 6th and 7th graders, and social skills training for 8th grade students.

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

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 Adult Partial Hospital Program (PHP) provides comprehensive evaluation and intensive, short-term treatment to adults 18 years of age and older with acute psychiatric illnesses including psychosis, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. The program functions to avert or shorten inpatient hospitalizations, providing a structured, supportive environment for those who can live in the community and can be treated outside of the inpatient setting. The program is staffed by an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners in psychiatry, social workers, psychologists, nutritionists, and occupational, recreational and creative arts therapists.

Offers social skills training to children and adolescents with high functioning autism. The classes are designed to teach social/emotional skills, abstract thinking, self-help and management skills, and help develop and enhance positive behaviors, social skills, and self monitoring techniques to foster understanding and relationships with others. Classes are small groups, with parent participation in the elementary and middle school age groups.

Offers a 10 week session to promote positive peer relationships among children with an autism spectrum disorder and/or a developmental disability. The sessions are comprised of role playing, emotional recognition, social stories and scripting. This is a private pay program and the fee is based upon the families yearly income. Locations and times vary depending on the group. Referral required. Call to schedule an appointment.

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.

A Supplemental Education Program developed as an affordable option for families unable to participate in the traditional insurance-based Social Communication Program due to cost. This program targets the same skills, seeking to enhance: - Self-Regulation Skills: needed to manage one's feelings and behaviors to adjust to the changing conditions of the environment for optimal engagement - Conversation Skills: using language to take part in reciprocal and meaningful exchanges - Cooperation Skills: problem-solving, compromising, and understanding others' perspectives to establish and maintain relationships - Generalization Skills: communicating effectively across social situations and adjusting social behaviors to meet the listener's needs and environmental conditions

Provides a variety of treatment programs and related outpatient services for children and adolescents who have moderate to severe emotional problems. Includes programs for children of divorce, OCD (obsessive/compulsive disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperacivity Disorder) , and social skills building.

Program seeks to enhance: - Self-Regulation Skills: needed to manage one's feelings and behaviors to adjust to the changing conditions of the environment for optimal engagement - Conversation Skills: using language to take part in reciprocal and meaningful exchanges - Cooperation Skills: problem-solving, compromising, and understanding others' perspectives to establish and maintain relationships - Generalization Skills: communicating effectively across social situations and adjusting social behaviors to meet the listener's needs and environmental conditions

Provides adults with developmental disabilities opportunities to become involved in community activities. Individuals actively plan and implement activities focusing on personal interests. Provides services which assist with acquisition, retention or improvement in the areas of health and related activities, money management, communication, social and personal care skills and community integration.

Offers educational and tutorial assistance, cultural awareness activities, social interactive skill development, remedial instruction, and other after school, weekend and summer services.

Provides adult behavioral health services, family counseling, psychiatric treatment, individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention. Offers support groups on parenting, self-esteem, stress management, MICA (Mentally Impaired Chemically Addicted), social skills, men's issues, and teens' issues.

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.

Promotes non-violent conflict resolution techniques to educators, parents and young people workshops on restorative practices, conflict resolution concepts, communication, affirmation, mediation, bullying prevention and intervention, creative problem solving, bias awareness, social emotional learning and mediation services.

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.

Social Skills coaching process assists individuals in defining their social objectives and identifying social skills gaps. Social skills programs identify the specific barriers to social integration that need to be overcome.

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

* Provides various behavioral health services, including: Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Habilitation. Family Support and Training. Peer Support. Independent Skills Training. Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment. Education Support Services. Pre-Vocational Services. Intensive Supported Employment. Ongoing Supported Employment.

Provides services and strategies to address daily living skills, self-care, household chores, personal health care, personal financial management, apporpriate social behavior, fire evacuation, and life safety activities for children with developmental disabilities.

Offers programs which will help enhance social responsibility and leadership skills. Provides community service projects, field trips, guest presentations, prevention focused lessons, social events, and more.