Westchester Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other PDDs
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Westchester Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other PDDs
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Bulletin Board To post a message on this page, please send the text of the message
along with your request to have it posted to Kay@westchesterparentlink.org. Indicate
"Bulletin Board" in the subject line of your email. Postings... WIHD Video Study needs videos of your child... Dr. Patty Towle is a psychologist from the Westchester Institute for Human Development who is looking for HOME MOVIES/VIDEOS/DVDS of children who have autism spectrum disorder. She is interested in videos of the children when they were UNDER FIVE YEARS OLD. She wishes to use them to make a training video/DVD that will aid in the early detection of autism and ASD, so that more children will receive early intervention, and at younger ages. Dr. Towle has funding from a Westchester parent-based foundation (the Autism Directory Service) and has lined up a great production company to help her complete this video. Some details about the use of the home movies are: She will arrange to pick up and then return the videos to you as quickly as possible.
Dr. Towle has had over 20 years of experience in childhood disabilities, most involving autism and ASD. She is a teacher, researcher and clinician, experienced in the ethics of conducting research and clinical work with families and children. If you are willing and able to contribute to this project by letting her copy and use footage of your child when he/she was young, please email Dr. Towle or call her. Email: ptowle@wihd.org, Phone: 914-493-8212 For more information about WIHD, log onto the website at www.wihd.org **********************************************************Single parent of an 11 year old boy with autism looking for someone caring and reliable to provide overnight respite care for my son and for partial days on Sundays. DDSO has approved respite services, but they can't seem to find anyone right now. We are in Mt. Vernon. If interested please e-mail me at: alimah1223@yahoo.com and put "Jacob" or "Respite" in the subject line. Thank you. **********************************************************
Hi. I'm Kate - a
new member of Parent Link. My son Max **********************************************************
Communication Works
NYC SLP specializes in social communication and language groups for
children with a variety of special needs in the New
York City area. Groups focus on making functional communication and interaction with peers rewarding and fun. They are run by experienced and licensed SLPs. Summer groups available. Other services include comprehensive evaluations, individual therapy, and assistance with all aspects of augmentative/alternative communication.
Location: 155 West
68th St, NY, NY 10023
For further information,
contact Sharna McMicken, 917-715-4053 or email at cworksnyc@gmail.com
********************************************************** The
Seaver and New York Autism Center of Excellence
An
exciting research project for adults with Autism, Asperger's and PDD. In
studying medication treatments, the focus is on treating symptoms of autism,
including compulsive behaviors, social deficits, and language deficits. The
medication aims to reduce irritability, aggression, impulsivity, and
behaviors in which you injure yourself. The research study offers free
testing to determine if you have an autism spectrum disorder, testing to see
how you solve problems, and frequent visits with psychiatrists to closely
monitor you and assess change over 12 weeks at no cost. ********************************************************** We are looking for
a part time Nanny to start this summer in Upper ********************************************************** Carol Perlman, MS, Ed, is a Learning Disabilities and Special Education teacher working with high functioning aspergers children. She teaches elementary age children decoding, reading comprehension, expressive writing skills, math computation and concepts. She has been in private practice for over 20 years and can be reached at 914-235-7675.
Special
Needs Trusts: “Beyond one day at a time”...It’s
time to think about your child’s future today I
am a CPA, businessman, community leader and the father of a daughter with
special needs. My goal is to empower parents with the knowledge they need to
make the best-informed decisions for their child’s future. My expertise
focuses on financial planning and establishing special needs trusts. With my
financial guidance and support, I help parents develop a customized
financial plan to ensure their child will enjoy a fulfilling life. Remember – the earlier you can envision
the future you want for your family, the greater your options will be to
help you get there. Please contact me for a free
confidential consultation in my office or in the privacy of your own home. Stephen
A. Ehrens, CPA, Financial Representative Northwestern
Mutual Financial Network, One Eliot Place, Fairfield, CT 06824 Phone:
(203) 256-2162...e-mail:
stephen.ehrens@nmfn.com **********************************************************
Support Groups for
Parents
Barbara also has a website that includes useful links as well as a monthly
feature with practical advice on how to handle those challenging moments.
Have a look at: www.EccentricChild.com ********************************************************** I have an 8 year old
son diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in Yorktown Heights. I am looking
for playdates and friendships with children who will share his love of maps,
weather and building. If interested, please e-mail me at LisaG1405@optonline.net ********************************************************** Kids Connection Kids Connection
is a program of after school social skills groups led by
Pat Rowan, LMSW -
Trained at U.N.C. TEACCH and BOCES Goshen, STRIVE Program - Developed
and directed a multidisciplinary Structured Teaching Program for 7
years at a special ed. school in New Rochelle. Also directed the Advantage
after-school program for developmentally delayed children ages 6-21 at
Yorktown BOCES. Presently in private practice in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.
doing Social Skills Training groups for children and teens, as well as working
with parents and special needs children both in a clinical and training
capacity.
Cynthia Potel, JD,
LCSW, a psychoanalyst with an expertise in working with For more information, contact Cynthia Potel, JD, LCSW at ********************************************************** Martial Arts for Special Needs Children Louis Conte, black belt in the art of Ju Jitsu, and father of two autistic spectrum children, will teach realistic self-defense techniques for a variety of situations, using Aiki-Ju Jitsu (Harmonious and Gentle Art) waza (techniques). Mr. Conte is a parent provider of RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) and will incorporate some of these principles into his approach to teaching. Students will learn how verbal de-escalation can prevent conflict and violence, while gaining insight into verbal and non- verbal signs of aggression. Students will develop inner focus, reduce anxiety, and achieve a sense of confidence and self-assurance.
Private
Lessons: $75.00/hour
Call:
914-773-1532
Will
come to your home and provide equipment. ********************************************************** I am an occupational
therapy graduate student interested in learning more **********************************************************
LIFE SKILLS
TRAINING, INC.
Opening
a door to a better quality of life
Individualized
training for people with developmental and psychiatric disorders.
Skills development
focusing on individual strengths and needs for independent living and
improvement in overall quality of life:
- Adult daily living
skills
- Community living
skills
- Interpersonal
skills
- Vocational and
educational opportunities
-
Job development
- Job coaching
- Case Management
Arturo Montesinos,
with over twenty years of experience working with people with
developmental disabilities, offers mentoring and individualized
consulting. Free consultation available.
Arturo Montesinos, President
Life Skills
Training, Inc.
209 Sandpiper Court
Yorktown Heights, NY
10598
(914) 661-3500
(914) 962-8464
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Families of
Children With Special Needs have Special Needs Too!
Professionally led
support groups forming in Hartsdale
For moms
For Dads
For siblings (groups
for specific age groups)
Individual, couple,
sibling, and/or family psychotherapy also available for families of
children with special needs.
Please call Dr. Ted Roth
674-0573 or
428-8004
********************************************************* Sheri Perlman, OTR, CSW is offering individual play therapy, bridging the gap between floortime and psychotherapy, in order to work through feelings that lead to maladaptive behaviors that make parenting and learning challenging, and that interfere self esteem and with socializing with other children... Therapy helps children and teenagers symbolize conflict, understand the feelings that drive them to behave in certain ways, thereby reducing and eventually eliminating unhealthy coping skills and replacing them with ego strength and better ways of communicating. The more a person is in touch with their issues, the higher levels of coping one can achieve, which will help to insure optimal functioning in all areas, despite the diagnosis... Therapy, with parent guidance and specific behavioral interventions, is the best way to achieve success in relationships and work, even if that work right now is school. Therapy is provided in New Rochelle and NYC. For more information, call Sheri Perlman: (914) 632-7111 (212) 721-6877 ******************************************************************* Special Needs
Taekwondo Classes ******************************************************************** Kathleen
Canfield MS Ed.
is a 14-year veteran special education teacher with a specialization in autism.
She provides numerous services to parents of children with autism/Asperger/PDD
spectrum. Her services include educational evaluations; advocacy at IEP
meetings; development of transition plans for adolescents; assistance with home
behavior management and life skills training. She can be reached at 914-755-7639,
or email address: kathbc@aol.com ********************************************************************
My son, Matthieu, is a
10 year old with Asperger's. I am looking for a Social skills class for him.
We live in New Rochelle. Another option is that I have someone who can give
Social Skills classes in New Rochelle.
Please contact if there is interest; Ray Rankis: 646-312-5045 or 914-637-0229(h). ******************************************************************** We
have a 7 year old son with Aspergers. Central Westchester area, ******************************************************************** Parents of high
functioning autistic (PDD-NOS) 4 1/2 yr. old girl seek occupational
therapist or individual pursuing or interested in pursuing an undergraduate
or graduate degree in occupational therapy to provide home-based service and
play time on Sat. (or Sunday) (3-4 hrs) and/or Mon. (or Wed) AM (3-4 hrs).
Location: Pelham, New York (1/2 hr. by train northeast of NYC). Please
contact Alex or Susan Deland at 212-294-2669 (work) or 914-712-0777 (home).
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Looking for a child
(girl or boy) about 8 years old to complete a dyad for Social Skills
Training. The child for whom I am looking for a match is diagnosed
with Aspergers, is highly verbal and very interested in Pokeman and game
boy/Nintendo games. My office is in Chappaqua.
For information please
contact Sheri Baron, Ph.D. by phone (914) 762-2058 or e-mail sbaron2001@aol.
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Forming Support
Group for Adolescents with Aspergers
Looking for kids in
8th through 10th grade who are interested in anything Japanese and animated,
computer/video games.... for an afterschool group that meets one/week.
For information please
contact Sheri Baron, Ph.D. by phone (914) 762-2058 or by e-mail sbaron2001@aol.
******************************************************************* Forming a Support Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Aspergers (or are Aspergerish) Now that your child has been diagnosed are you wondering if your spouse has Aspergers. For information please contact Sheri Baron, Ph.D. by phone (914)762-2058 or e-mail sbaron2001@aol *******************************************************************
YogaArts is a
program designed for children, teens and adults with special needs
Our slogan is: "Strengthening
our bodies and setting our spirits free." YogaArts is being
offered at Studio 2, 814 South Street, Peekskill. Scarlett Antonia, an
accomplished dancer/choreographer & dramatic arts coach is the director
of Studio 2. YogaArts is being offered by Linda Ewing, artist, NY
State certified special education teacher and Yoga instructor, member of the
International Yoga Association. Ms. Ewing is former director of
"Tools for Learning", has been a volunteer for Heartsong and is
currently an instructor for SPARC,Inc.
If you would like more
information about YogaArts and Studio 2 we will be glad to mail you a
brochure. Please call 914 788-0059. Inquiries will be
answered promptly. we will be glad to mail you a brochure.
******************************************************************* Social Group for Young Adults with Aspergers Social and support group has started for young men and women (20's - 40's) with Asperger's and/or related issues. Group is located in Southern Fairfield County, CT within reach of those who live in Fairfield County and Westchester County, NY. The primary focus of the group is for people getting together at least once a month to form social relationships around organized recreational outings. A secondary purpose is to provide support for those who have similar experiences in coping with Aspergers while pursuing personal goals and interests. The one-hour meetings take place at the Greenwich Autism Program/ARC every third Friday of the month at 7 p.m. Address: 132 East
Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob, CT 06807; For anyone who may be
interested in joining such a group, please contact the facilitator: ****************************************************************** Support Group for Parents of Adult Children with HFA/Asperger's Syndrome A support group is
forming for parents of adult children with high functioning Autism/Asperger's
Syndrome. Starting February 22, the group will meet on the fourth Sunday
of the month from 10:30 a.m. - 12: 30 p.m. at Blythesdale Children's Hospital on
Bradhurst Avenue in Valhalla. ****************************************************************** Parent
Group ****************************************************************** Social Skills Groups Social skills groups in New Rochelle run by Sheri Perlman, OTR, CSW. Small groups focus on teaching children how to start, maintain and end conversations appropriately. Children learn to maintain eye contact, social distance, and how to join a pre-existing group. Non-verbal communication and behaviors that interfere with developing satisfying friendships are examined while playing games and having fun. Individual therapy and parent training are also available. For further information contact Sheri Perlman, OTR, CSW, Metropolitan Therapy Associates: 914-632-7111 or 212-721-6877 ****************************************************************** Looking for Social Skills Training in Putnam Seeking
social skills training for my 6 years old son in ****************************************************************** Social Skills Group for Young Children with PDD and Asperger's Syndrome *******************************************************************
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