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Evaluation and/or Treatment Centers Speech and Language Therapy
Support Other Services
   
 

Evaluation and/or Treatment Centers

 

 

   

SPECIAL NEEDS
RESOURCES

Local
Organizations

A Very Special Place
718 987-1234

Committee on Preschool
Special Education
718 420-5788

Community Resources
718 447-5200

Cooley’s Anemia Foundation
718 761-5380

Department of Education
718 390-1662

Eden II and Genesis Programs
718 816-1422

Elizabeth W. Pouch Center for Special People
718 448-9775

Grace Foundation of New York
718 983-3800

Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities
718 494-0600

Jewish Community Center
Special Needs Department

718 475-5200

NY Public Library
212 206-5400

NYC Department of Education School Based Support Team
(Special Education)
718 935-2000

NYS Speech-Language-Hearing Association
800 NYS-SLHA

NYS Talking Book
and Braille Library
800 342-3688

On Your Mark
718 720-9233

Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Services
718 983-5200

Staten Island Mental Health
Eliz. W. Pouch Center

718 448-9775

Vocational & Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
718 816-4800

National
Organizations

Association for the Help of Retarded Children
212 780-2500

Attention Deficit Disorder Association
856 439-9099

Autism Asperger Syndrome
219 662-1311

Autism Society of America
800 3 AUTISM

Children and Youth
with Disabilities

800 695-0285

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
800 344-4823

Dyslexia Association -
NY Branch

212 691-1930

Epilepsy Foundation
800 332-1000

Feingold Resource Center for Attention Deficit Disorder
631 369-9340

Learning Disabilities Association of NY
212 645-6730

Lighthouse International
212 821-9200

March of Dimes
718 981-3000

Muscular Dystrophy
212 679-6215

National Deaf
Education Center

202 651-5051

Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
212 677-4650

Spina Bifida Association
800 621-3141

Stuttering Foundation
of America

800 992-9392

Tourettes Syndrome Association
718 224-2999

United Cerebral Palsy
212 683-6700



A Very Special Place, Inc.
Lisa Peterson
1429 Hylan Boulevard • 10305
718.351.6129 x326

Providing services for children under 18 with developmental disabilities and their families. Assistance with acquiring Medicaid, accessing waiver services, and coordinating benefits. In-home habilitation assisting children in improving daily living skills while reinforcing school lessons. Recreationally focused respite services provided in-home, or center-based after school, and on Saturdays for teens. Art program offered to develop talents and creativity.

Children at Play Early Intervention Center
Linda Salmon, MS, OTR/L, Executive Director
40 Merrill Avenue • 10314
718.370.7529
Email: cap@childrenatplayeic.org

Join our 6 week summer program, July 12 to August 20 from 11:00am-4:15pm. Our licensed/certified staff combines academics with play for children with diverse learning styles, ages 3-5 years. Come visit our preschool and see our wonderful outdoor playground, tricycle track and indoor facility.

CHIP, Inc.
Servicing the 5 boroughs
877.994.CHIP • Fax: 718.967.2073
Email: info@chipny.com

CHIP is an early childhood agency providing family focused home and center based special instruction & therapeutic services to young children (ages birth to 5) with developmental delays and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Services include Speech, Special Instruction, OT, PT and Family Services. Our CHIP professionals place emphasis on learning language, social skills and basic concepts to prepare children for school attendance. *CHIP is funded & regulated by the NYS Dept of Health & in NYC, by the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygene*

Elizabeth W. Pouch Center for Special People-
Division of the Staten Island Mental Health Society, Inc.

Jayne A. Cooper, LCSW, MPA
657 Castleton Avenue • 10301
718.448.9775
Email: info@simhs.org

Expert evaluation and treatment for Staten Islanders of all ages who have, or who may have,
developmental or intellectual disabilities. For children ages 3 to 5, with special needs, we offer full-day preschool inclusion classes in mainstream environments. If interested, please call us.

Gingerbread Learning Center, Inc.
Dennis Mosesman
80 Woodrow Road • 10312
718.356.0008
Email: gingerbreadlearn@aol.com

Pre-school: 3-5 yrs. Infant-stimulation: 0-2 yrs. Inclusion, Itinerant program. Mon-Fri.: 8:30am-2:30pm. Extended hours 7am-7pm. Full & half day available. UPK. Individual developmental
language based program. Program & transportation free to eligible children. ABA training. Helping children who are challenged in areas of speech/language, fine motor, gross motor, behavior, learning disabilities. Help parents too. Funding from state and local agencies.

JCC First Foot Forward
Beth Howard
1466 Manor Road • 10314
718.475.5225
Email: BHoward@sijcc.com

Special preschool for children 2 1/2 to 5. Centerbased, integrated & related service programs. Half/full day. Free evaluations, tuition and bus. Funding provided through local and state funds. Serving preshool children with special needs for 20 years.

One Step Beyond, Inc.
Mindy Pottheiser, MA, CCC-SLP • Susan Greenberg, OTR/L
3936 Amboy Road • 10308
718.317.6390
Email: mindbp@aol.com

Center based related service agency servicing private, CPSE and RSA students. A colaborative approach in a child friendly environment offering speech, occupational, physical therapy and counseling. ABA therapy, naturalistic therapy, Auditory listening program, oral motor, feeding, kinesiotaping, full sensory gym. We go One Step Beyond to help your child reach their full potential.

Our Place School
Natalie Sotirioli
329 Norway Avenue • 10305
718.987.9400

OPS is a special education program for preschoolers ages 2.5 to 5 years old. Full day and half day classes. We offer a language based, child-centered, multidisciplinary, multisensory approach to learning. Our curriculum may include speech, occupational & physical therapy plus counseling services for eligible children. All services are free. Transportation is available.

Pediatric Rehabilitation at Staten Island University Hospital
Eileen Courtien
256 Mason Avenue | 375 Seguine Avenue
718.226.6250
Email: ecourtien@siuh.edu

Pediatric Rehabilitation at SIUH is a team of Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Neurophyschologists & Audiologists who provide evaluation & treatment for children from infancy through adolescence with a wide variety of diagnoses. Neuropyschology specifically addresses pediatric neurological disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder, Learning Disability, poor school performance, anxiety & Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Rona Degenstein, LCSW
152 Joseph Avenue • 10314
718.982.5811

Play therapy with children, adolescents. Parent guidance. Department of Education RSA’s, Preschool Contracts CPSE. Some insurances accepted.

The Perfect Playground
Patrick DeMarco
3391 Richmond Avenue • 10312
718.608.9170
Email: playground4830@aol.com

The Perfect Playground is dedicated to providing the best care to Staten Island’s most precious children. We currently provide OT, PT, ST and SEIT services to children 3-21 years old at both North Shore and South Shore locations. Snoezelen sensory rooms at each location.

UCP of New York City S.I. Preschool
Frank Mercogliano
281 Port Richmond Avenue • 10302
877.827.2666
Email: projectconnect@ucpnyc.org

Evaluations; speech, occupational, vision, music and physical therapies; psychological services; play therapy; counseling; nursing services; computer in classrooms; bilingual staff; healthcare clinic; family support services; adapted toys; accessible playground; theme-based curriculum; and SHARE lending library. Accessible classrooms and licensed and/or certified professionals.

Volunteers of America–Staten Island Early Learning Center
Bonnie Wohl
10 Joline Lane • 10307
718.984.7900
Email: bwohl@voa-gny.org

Special needs preschool ages 2.9-5 years. Speech, occupational, physical therapy and counseling. Music therapy, dance therapy, therapeutic horseback riding. Full-time school nurse. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Full CPSE Evaluation services. Saturday Respite/Recreation program. Home-based behavior programming.

Words 'n Motion, PLLC
Pediatric Multi-Disciplinary Diagnostic Evaluation Site, SEIT Program and Treatment Center
Dr. Selina Cali • Holly Alavanja, MA, CCC-SLP
718.984.5826 • 905 Annadale Road • 10312
Email: therapy905@aol.com

We are committed to insuring that each child achieves maximum potential & independence through accessible, efficient, effective & state-of-the-art services (Evaluations, SEIT and/or Related Services). Our professional parent & child friendly staff strive to make the evaluation & treatment process(es) thorough, timely & smooth, while formulating an accurate and informative client/child profile. We take pride in providing comprehensive & well-coordinated care!

Speech and Language Therapy
 

Kristin Bevilacqua, MA, CCC-SLP, PLLC
4131 Richmond Avenue • 10312
718.208.9444
Email: KBevilacquaSLP@aol.com

Speech & language therapy services for all ages. Morning, afternoon and evening hours available during the week and on weekends. Individual and/or group sessions available. Treating all speech and language disorders. PROMPT trained. BOE, CPSE, RSA accepted.
Most insurance accepted. OT and counseling onsite.

Quality Care Speech Center, Inc.
Randi Pino, M.A., CCC-SLP, TSHH
3767 Hylan Boulevard • 10308
718.605.4301
Email: randiSLP4595@aol.com

Speech & Language, Occupational and Physical Therapy for children of all ages. Open Monday thru Friday from 9am-8pm. Individual and/or group sessions available. PROMPT trained clinicians. Bilingual services available. Sensory Gym. CPSE & RSA provider.

South Shore Speech Pathology
Laurie Stiga, M.A., CCC-SLP • Nicole Scire, M.S., CCC-SLP
520 B Bloomingdale Road • 10309
718.608.1508

Specializing in evaluation and treatment of pediatric speech and language delays/disorders. Dept. of Ed. (CPSE & RSA) and most insurance accepted. NYS licensed and ASHA certified speech language pathologists. Day, evening and weekend hours available. We now offer homecare and offsite services.

Speech & Language Therapy Associates of Staten Island, PLLC
Lisa Jiannetto, MA, CCC-SLP
3077 Hylan Boulevard • 10306
718.351.6604
Email: speechandlanguagetherapy@verizon.net

Specializing in speech, language and oro-motor therapy programs for children and adults. PROMPT trained therapists available. Insurance, RSA and CPSE welcomed.

Support
 

P.A.A.C.E.
Parents of Allergic and Asthmatic Children Everywhere

Staten Island, New York 10314
Email: ParentsofAACE@aol.com

Support Group helping families copes with life-threatening allergies on a daily basis, P.A.A.C.E. is focused on awareness, education, health, advocacy, social outings, a N.A.N.A. Sitter Service. They are available to make presentations at school or organization meetings.

Other Services
 

Athletic Edge
Mary Casale, Tara Polizzi & Mary Jo Greaves
10 Nassau Place • 10307
718.608.0100
Email: athleticedgesi@gmail.com

In a 10,000 sq. ft. facility, we provide small classes and private lessons for children with special needs. Trained professionals work with students to reach their full potential. Our programs are geared toward helping students with their physical activities. We give parents the option to interact in activities led by a professional and loving staff.

American Karate of Staten Island
2795 Richmond Avenue • 10314
718.761.7366

We specialize in children who are high functioning between the ages of 4 through 10. Flexible classes. Early or late session. Beginner and advance classes. We build confidence, self-esteem and self-control. Call for a free trial class.

Delco Drugs & Specialty Pharmacy/The Compounding Lab
Robert M. Annicharico, Rph
3833 Richmond Avenue • 10312
Email: get-it-filled@delcodrugs.com

We are an independently owned pharmacy that has served Staten Island for over 40 years. Recently renovated, one of our specialties is pediatric pharmacy. We also carry nutritional supplements such as Klaire Labs, Nordic Naturals, Thorne, Kirkman and more. Our compounding lab can handle anything from Ibuprofen suppositories to sterile preparations such as Methyl B12. We deliver at no charge and ship to the entire US.

 
 
 
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