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Special Needs Directory

Camp Huntington 56 Bruceville Road, High Falls 855-707-2267 camphuntington.com admissions@camphuntington.com Camp Huntington, a coed, residential summer camp for children and young adults with autism and related developmental and learning disabilities and ADD. Ability levels mild to moderate-severe. Located in High Falls in the beautiful Catskill Mountain region, the camp provides therapeutically and instructionally designed recreation programs in summer. Creative Wonders Therapy Center David Green, clinical director 470 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 204, White Plains 914-421-8270 x1 101 South Bedford Road Suite 404, Mt. Kisco 914-373-6823 creativewonderstherapy.com Creative Wonders is a pediatric therapy center located in White Plains and Mt. Kisco. Seasoned occupational, physical, and speech therapists are trained in specialties including sensory integration, PROMPT, and therapeutic listening. We collaborate with families to provide activities at home to maximize progress. Our state-of-the-art facility features a sensory gym. Green Chimneys 400 Doansburg Road, Brewster 845-279-2995 33 Clearpool Road, Carmel 845-225-8226 greenchimneys.org Green Chimneys School is an accredited special education program for students kindergarten-12th who need a highly structured, supportive setting. Therapeutic day and residential programs include an enriched curriculum for individualized academic, behavioral, and emotional support, and experiential learning. An innovative, nature-based approach integrates animal-assisted activities into treatment and education programs. The Institute for Children with Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. 646-831-0378 icawestchester@gmail.com The Institute for Children with Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (ICA) was founded in 2000. With offices in Riverhead, Melville, and White Plains, ICA’s mission is to provide state-of-the-science consultation directly to students, their families, and the school districts and community agencies that serve them.

Little Dreams Dentistry 245 N. Broadway, Suite 105, Sleepy Hollow 914-920-3070 littledreamsdentistry.com info@littledreamsdentistry.com Little Dreams Dentistry provides pediatric dental care under anesthesia to children with special and medical needs. We perform procedures in the office and in the hospital operating room. We consult with families, doctors, and dentists to create the best plan for your child.

Main Street Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Penny Resnick-Graulich 115 Main St., Suite 302, Tuckahoe 914-633-4440 mainstreetpediatricdentistry.com drpennydds@aol.com Main Street Pediatric Dentistry’s experienced staff has specialized training to work with special needs patients and those with disabilities. They focus on behavior management, working closely with the patient and their families to make the experience as comfortable as possible. Patients of all ages are welcome.

MLM Advocacy 914-308-0751 mlmadvocacy.com The mission of MLM Advocacy is to help families understand and access all the special education services that their child is entitled to. With expertise, compassion, and knowledge of educational law, Monica Mandell helps to navigate this process. The goal is to develop the framework for a master plan for academic success.

Music Conservatory of Westchester’s Music Therapy Institute Serving Multiple Disabilities and Offering a Variety of Services and Creative Arts Therapies 216 Central Ave., White Plains 914-761-3900 musicconservatory.org info@musiced.org Since 1986, the Music Conservatory of Westchester’s Music Therapy Institute has provided professional music therapy services and adapted instruction for children and adults onsite, as well as throughout the county.

Project Explore 70 Columbus Ave., Valhalla 914-328-1578 easterseals.com/newyork We serve children with and without disabilities in inclusive, integrated, small classrooms. We offer high quality full- and part-time programs, school year and year-round, for children ages 18 months to 5 years, from 8:30am-2:30pm. Beforeand after-school care, vacation clubs during school breaks, and summer camp are available options.

Sportime USA 380 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford 914-592-2111 x2 sportimeusa.com Sportime USA offers activities for all ages, including a 4-D motion theater, Laser Tag, rock climbing, batting cages, bumper cars, kiddie rides, video and prize games, Ballocity Ball Arena, and kiddie play zone. We are ADA compliant and able to help everyone with any special needs to enjoy all the attractions.

We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym 606 Main St., New Rochelle 914-365-2585 werockthespectrumnewrochelle.com info@werockthespectrumnewrochelle.com We Rock the Spectrum, a fun and safe gym for children, with and without special needs, to run, jump, play, and climb, provides a nurturing environment to foster learning, exploration, and sensory-safe experiences! We are the only sensory-safe kids’ gym with trampoline fun, a zip line, swings, games, and music.

Yale Child Study Center – Autism Research Program 230 S. Frontage Road, New Haven 203-737-3439, Erin MacDonnell autism.fm autism@yale.edu If you or your child are between 6 and 40 years of age, you can participate in our study to help learn about brain development. The McPartland Lab at the Yale School of Medicine is seeking individuals with autism spectrum disorder or typically developing individuals. Participants receive an evaluation and compensation.

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