Westchester Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other PDDs

Community Resources

2006 Listings

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ADAPTATIONS

Presented by the JCC in Manhattan and FEGS Health and Human Services System 

Adaptations, the Young Adult Life Skills Network, offers college-educated young adults like you—people in their 20s and 30s needing special support— the benefit of a supportive environment as you work toward achieving your life goals. Adaptations offers you a wide variety of opportunities—from social activities to ways to improve your interpersonal skills, explore career options, and more. Both daytime and evening activities are available.

• Meet New Friends and Socialize – Enjoy the best of what New York City has to offer. Explore arts, culture, and New York living through special events, focused groups, and casual social gatherings.

• Develop Your Career – Learn valuable skills for career planning, resume writing, interviewing, and job searching. Job readiness, placement assistance, and job retention services are also available.

• Meet with Professionals – Benefit from one-on-one sessions with advisors who can help you clarify the steps needed to build life skills and achieve your personal goals.

• Identify and Access Resources – An information center offers you individualized assistance in identifying and accessing needed supports and

resources within the metropolitan New York area.

• Involve Your Family – A parents’ network is available to offer guidance, advice, and support.

A beneficiary of UJA Federation of New York

For more information call

Jonathan J. Kaufman

TEL. 646.505.5739

E-MAIL: jkaufman@jccnyc.org

Or

Melissa Jacobs

TEL. 646.505.4367

E-MAIL: mjacobs@jccnyc.org

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Mainstreaming at Camp (MAC) Program 2006

The Mainstreaming-at-Camp (MAC) Program, offered through YAI/NIPD's Clinical and Family Services Department, provides children and young adults with developmental and learning disabilities a fun summer experience in traditional camp settings.

MAC was started in 1988 to offer inclusive, supportive summer camping opportunities to children with disabilities. Tather than segregate individuals with disabilities from their typically-developing peers, MAC offers a camping experience within traditional summer camps to foster YAI/NIPD's goals of inclusion and independence. The program also promotes acceptance of diversity within the entire camp community by providing typically-developing campers with a new awareness and acceptance of people with disabilities. MAC is also a valuable resource for families and caregivers in need of respite.

Spaces are limited! Registration begins January 2006. Call now for more information: Joe Medler (212)273-6298; Sarah Baier (212)273-6658

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Westchester Network for People with Disabilities

Jewish Community Center on the Hudson offers Westchester Network for People with Disabilities, a collaboration of area providers offering social and recreational programming for people with physical disabilities including luncheons, lectures and trips.  Fee:  event admission.  For information:  914-366-7898.

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After School Enrichment Program at JCC of Mid-Westchester

Special  Needs  Academic  &  Arts  Center for Pre-School and K-6^th Grade

The JCC of Mid-Westchester continues to offer a special place for your child to reach his or her highest potential.  Does your child have ADHD, Speech/Language delays, Learning Disabilities, Asperger’s Syndrome or Social and Emotional problems? With small classes, in a warm nurturing atmosphere, your child will succeed at those activities that he or she wishes to participate in.

SELF-ESTEEM will be CULTIVATED,

For further information please call:

Charley Moskowitz – LMSW (914) 472 3300 ext.361

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G.R.A.S.P. -- The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership

GRASP is an educational and advocacy organization serving individuals on the autism spectrum. Support groups are currently running in NYC and Long Island.

What makes GRASP unique, other than its proven three year-old support
group network, its educational outreach, and its use as an
informational clearinghouse on issues relating to Asperger Syndrome
and/or High- Functioning Autism (AS/HFA), are the stipulations GRASP
must adhere to in accordance with our bylaws — that the Executive
Director, 100% of the Advisory Board, and 50% of the Board of Directors
of GRASP must all have AS/HFA.

For further information, refer to the GRASP website: http://grasp.org     

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Special Program and Resource Connection, Inc. (SPARC)

SPARC, Inc., Special Program And Resource Connection, is a not-for-profit agency providing social, recreation, and therapeutic services for youth and adults with developmental disabilities. We all seek satisfying and joyful experiences through socialization and leisure. Every person needs a time to relax, be with friends, develop new abilities, and learn about oneself. Since 1989, SPARC has been dedicated to delivering dynamic recreation opportunities to individuals with special needs and support services to their families and agencies.

SPARC offers weekly services for all age groups,  including recreation, tutoring and Medicaid Service Coordination throughout Westchester, and areas of Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, and Orange Counties.

Visit the SPARC website: www.sparcinc.org

For further information or a catalog containing complete descriptions of
all SPARC activities, please contact:

Rose Rothe, CTRS, Executive Director
SPARC
3045 Gomer St.
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Phone: 914-243-0583

E-Mail: SPARCINC@aol.com

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SPECIAL CHILDREN'S RECREATION PROGRAM
Sponsored by the JCC on the Hudson

A recreation program for children ages 6-12, with mild to moderate learning or developmental disabilities. Sunday Sessions offer a variety of fun-filled activities, arts & crafts, special events, and exciting trips. 

For more information call: Frances Duggan at 366-7898

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Water Works Swim Program

Water Works utilizes methods of swimming instruction specifically geared
to learners with autism. The program is designed to include students
with autism, ADD, learning disabilities and other special needs. Classes
are held in small groups on Saturday mornings at The Durland Scout Center
in Rye, NY and are run by experienced instructor Melissa Flannery. A new
schedule of classes will begin in January 2001. For further information,
please contact Melissa Flannery of United Cerebral Palsy Association of
Westchester County by phone at 914-937-3800 or by e-mail at Flannery@ucpw.org 

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Family Church for Special Families

In September 2000, the Methodist Church of the Tarrytowns will begin a Saturday evening religious program for families with children or adults with disabilities. Siblings are encouraged to participate, as are all families with or without special needs. From 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., families will attend a 30-minute adapted church service. A respite time for parents will follow, during which special needs children and adults will eat supper and attend a full-inclusion Sunday School. Initially the program will be run as a cooperative, with parents rotating as teachers and aides.

For more information, please contact Catherine Johnson at 914-591-1009 or cijohn7@aol.com

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Westchester Jewish Community Services 

WJCS offers Jewish cultural programs for developmentally disabled adults and children. These include the Havorah program for adults and Junior Havorah for children. These programs provide opportunities for special needs individuals to participate in adapted religious services, holiday celebrations, and other programs at local synagogues and temples. A bar/bat mitzvah twinning program for special needs individuals is available as well. WJCS is always seeking to developing new Jewish cultural programs to meet the needs of the local community. 

For more information, please call Gail Oliver at 914-565-8610 or GailAO777@aol.com.

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Our Victory Day Camp
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Fred Tunick, Director

Call 1-800-919-3394 or 203-329-3394  E-Mail: ourvictory@aol.com or visit the website: www.ourvictory.com  

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Parents Place, Inc., a non-profit agency, invites mothers, fathers, and couples to join its parent support group.

The group is for parents of children up to six years old with autism or PDD.
It is run by Lynne Kalvin, MSW, CSW.

Meetings are on Wednesday nights from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Location: Parents Place
3 Carhart Avenue, Room 202
White Plains, NY

Fee: $10.00/session.
Extenuating circumstances will be considered for partial reduction of the fee.

Please call to sign up as the group is limited in size.

For further information and/or to sign up, please contact Lynne Kalvin by phone at 914-591-5507 or by e-mail at lynx3459@aol.com

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"Should children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder be exempted from doing homework?" by Tony Attwood 

Tony has posted this wonderful article on his website. You can access it at:  

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NOW AVAILABLE, from the US Department of Education: A Guide to the Individualized Education Program  

This publication can be accessed on line at: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/IEP_Guide/

It can also be ordered, free of charge at: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html

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