Support & Resources for Children with Special Needs in Westchester County

Get the proper care for your child with special needs with these helpful resources in Westchester County. Find the perfect school or therapy program online.

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The 13th Child Autism & Behavioral Coaching, Inc. is a consulting company focused on those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other socio-behavioral uniqueness. We focus on children, teens, and adults who struggle academically, behaviorally, and socially. Tele/video therapy is available. 

ANNE CUNNINGHAM, EDUCATIONAL ADVOCATE
203-417-6004
Email [email protected]

Anne Cunningham, Educational Advocate, (advocate4students.com) has been successfully supporting students for almost ten years in Westchester, Putnam, Orange Counties, parts of Connecticut, and Manhattan. She interacts on behalf of students with all disabilities or educational concerns. Anne can be reached at [email protected].  

APEX SOCIAL GROUP
844-787-6566
Email [email protected]

Apex Social Group offers live-in special needs and infant care, providing developmental childcare solutions. In addition to our whole-child approach, enabling us to customize matching our families with care professionals from Europe or America to meet their specific needs, our care providers have specializations in a variety of healthcare/social fields.

BREAKTHROUGH FIT CO.
251 S Central Ave. , Hartsdale
914-358-4575
Email [email protected]

Breakthrough Fit Co. offers inclusive health and fitness opportunities for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through the IGNITE Fitness program, they provide high quality, progressive, and adaptive classes tailored to individual strengths and abilities. Services are appointment-based to maintain a safe and personal environment amidst COVID 19.    

CAMP HUNTINGTON
56 Bruceville Road, High Falls
855-707-2267
Email [email protected]

Camp Huntington, a coed, residential summer camp for children and young adults with autism and related developmental and learning disabilities, 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.

CAMP LEE MAR
450 Route 590, Lackawaxen, PA
570-685-7188 summer
Email [email protected]

Camp Lee Mar is an overnight special needs camp for children and teenagers with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges. A structured environment, individual attention, and guidance are emphasized. Campers enjoy traditional camp activities, academics, speech and language therapy, music, arts and crafts, daily living skills, computers, and therapeutic horseback riding.

CREATIVE WONDERS THERAPY CENTER
470 Mamaroneck Ave., suite 204, White Plains
914-421-8270 ext. 1
101 South Bedford Road suite 404, Mt. Kisco
914-373-6823

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. Strict cleaning guidelines, therapists in masks, 75i True HEPA Air Purifiers in both locations. Telehealth and in person available.

EASTER SEALS PROJECT EXPLORE
70 Columbus Ave., Valhalla
914-328-1578

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. Vacation clubs during school breaks, and summer camp are available.

EBL COACHING
17 E. 89th St., Suite 1D, Upper East Side, Manhattan
212-249-0147
50 Main St., Suite 1000
White Plains
914-200-1320

One-on-one HOME, CENTER, and ONLINE tutoring for grades preK-12 in reading, writing, math, study skills, executive functioning skills, and homework help. EBL offers specialized instruction for students with dyslexia, learning disabilities, and ADHD, including tutoring using the Orton Gillingham method and other research-based, multi-sensory techniques. Under the direction of their director, Dr. Emily Levy, each student is evaluated to determine his or her specific needs and is then matched with one of EBL's highly trained learning specialists.

 

317 North St., White Plains
914-597-4054
Email [email protected]

“Inspired Learning Creates Endless Possibilities.” Children’s Place Preschool works hand-in-hand with our SCIS program, offering an enriching education for children ages 3-5. Through play and focus on literacy, school readiness, and social relationships, we work to prepare every student for kindergarten. We offer flexible scheduling and private-pay tuition rates.

GILLEN BREWER SCHOOL
410 E. 92nd St., Upper East Side, Manhattan
212-831-3667
Email [email protected]

Gillen Brewer School is a family-oriented, early childhood and elementary special education program for ages 2.8-10 years old. We provide an integrated, developmentally-appropriate, academic-therapeutic program that includes speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling. Our curriculum is enriched with arts, music, science, and physical fitness.

THE GLENHOLME SCHOOL — DEVEREUX ADVANCED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
81 Sabbaday Lane, Washington
860-868-7377

The Glenholme School is an independent, coeducational special needs boarding and day school for ages 10-21 in middle school, high school, postgraduate, and transitional living for career development. The comprehensive learning environment supports students with Asperger’s, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s, depression, anxiety, and learning differences.

GREEN CHIMNEYS
400 Doansburg Road, Brewster
845-279-2995
33 Clearpool Road, Carmel
845-225-8226

Green Chimneys School is an accredited special education program for students kindergarten-12th who benefit from a highly structured and supportive setting. An enriched curriculum for individualized academic, behavioral, and emotional support features an innovative nature-based approach that integrates animal-assisted activities, horticulture, and outdoor exploration into therapeutic treatment and education programs.

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER
1-800-CAN-LEARN
Eastchester, Scarsdale, Yorktown

Huntington is the leader in kindergarten-12th tutoring and test prep. Our certified tutors provide individualized instruction in all areas including executive functioning, ADHD, Dyslexia, and learning disabilities. We help students prep for the SAT, ACT, and state exams. Huntington also testifies on students' behalf and attends IEP/504 meetings.

INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS, INC. (THE)
646-831-0378
Email [email protected]

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.

MAIN STREET PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
115 Main St., suite 302, Tuckahoe
914-633-4440
Email [email protected]

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

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.

MONSTER MINI GOLF
Yonkers Ridge Hill Mall, 221 Market St. Unit 2950, second floor, Yonkers
914 346-5072
49 East Midland Ave.
Paramus, NJ
201-261-0032
[email protected]

Email [email protected]

Monster Mini Golf is an indoor, fun, affordable, upbeat experience for special needs humans of all ages. Our 18 holes of monster-themed mini golf, glow-in-the-dark experience is wheelchair accessible, climate controlled, with interactive team members. For more excitement we have an on-course DJ, arcade games, bowling, and private party rooms!

MUSIC CONSERVATORY OF WESTCHESTER'S MUSIC THERAPY INSTITUTE
216 Central Ave., White Plains
914-761-3900
Email [email protected]

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.

PARALLEL LEARNING
228 Park Ave. S., Upper East Side, Manhattan
914-251-4158

Parallel will guide you in building a clear understanding of who your child is as a learner so that they can empower themselves and can reach their fullest potential. We offer a range of services, from evaluations and testing, personalized education plans, school placement consultation, and skills interventions and remediation.

PIED PIPER PONY RIDES
914-763-6925
Email [email protected]

Everyone will love petting, feeding, and hugging all the animals and riding our beautiful pony! Special needs welcome! Private hour-long visits just for you under the tent by our historic barns. USDA-licensed and insured. Masks, hand washing, social distancing, and everything sanitized before you arrive.

PTS COACHING - CINDY GOLDRICH, ED.M., ADHD-CCSP
Serving New York and Nationwide,
Email [email protected]

Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, is a mental health professional, certified ADHD Coach, and teacher trainer. Founder of PTS Coaching, LLC, Cindy is a leading authority on parenting and teaching children with ADHD, Executive Function, and Learning Disabilities.She coaches parents, provides professional development for school districts, and trains professionals to become ADHD/EF Parent Coaches.

SENSORY STUDIO
1063 North Ave., New Rochelle
917-612-0426
Email [email protected]

The Sensory Studio is a newly renovated Pediatric Occupational Therapy practice in New Rochelle, focusing on in-person one-to-one therapy for children ages 3-12. The three OT's have more than 50 years of experience with children and specialize in sensory integration disorders, fine motor dexterity/coordination, and muscle strengthening. Strict COVID medical guidelines followed.

SPORTIME USA
380 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford
914-592-2111 x2

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.

STEFFI NOSSEN SCHOOL OF DANCE
216 Central Park Ave., White Plains,
914-328-1900

We offer high quality, developmentally appropriate dance instruction and performance opportunities. Adaptive dance classes and camps for students of all abilities (wheelchair and stand up) are part of our preschool through pre-professional classes. Students have the opportunity to learn modern, ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, composition, and creative movement.

THE CEDAR SCHOOL
203-808-5005
Email [email protected]

The Cedar School, located in Greenwich, CT, is a co-ed high school for bright students with mild-to-moderate language-based learning differences. Cedar provides a rich academic setting with researched-based supports. The school’s multisensory approach allows students to pursue a rigorous curriculum while mastering the skills they need for college and beyond.

WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM KID’S GYM
606 Main St., New Rochelle
914-365-2585
Email [email protected]

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.

THE WESTCHESTER SCHOOL
45 Park Ave., Yonkers
914-376-4300
Email [email protected]

With the new addition of our North Salem Campus, the Westchester School provides educational and therapeutic services to more than 300 students from Long Island to Eldred, NY. The program provides Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Psychological Counseling in accordance with each student’s Individualized Education Plan.

WINSTON PREPARATORY CONNECTICUT
57 Rocks Road, Norwalk
203-229-0465
Email [email protected]

Winston Preparatory Connecticut is a leading school for students with learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, and nonverbal learning disorders. Learn more about our nationally recognized program at www.winstonprep.edu.

YALE CHILD STUDY CENTER – AUTISM RESEARCH PROGRAM
230 S. Frontage Road, New Haven
203-737-3439, Erin MacDonnell
Email [email protected]

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.

YELLOW BUS ABA
Yellow Bus ABA Long Island, 51 Charles St., Mineola,516-284-0190
The Westchester ABA Center, 210 N. Central Ave. Hartsdale, 914-205-5430, Yellow Bus ABA Rockland Therapy, 978-US 45 Pomona, 845-327-7111
Hauppauge 750 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788

Email [email protected]

Yellow Bus ABA offers a rich learning environment, utilizing principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to effectively address communication, social, play, and readiness skills and reduce and replace behaviors that may cause harm or interfere with learning. They provide an individualized, child-centered approach to helping learners and their families thrive.