Special Child Fall Issue is Here! A Parent’s Resource to Special Needs Support
For parents of children with special needs or disabilities, each day brings its own challenges—and unique opportunities to create meaningful connections. Early intervention can open doors through classes, expert therapy, and specialized schools, helping your child thrive. And for families with more complex needs, having the right resources and knowledge can make all the difference in creating a joyful, fulfilling life.
We’re here to support you every step of the way. In this issue, you’ll find:
- Tips to Help Your Child Shine in the Classroom
- How to Find the Perfect Babysitter for Your Child with Special Needs
Plus, our specially curated resources are designed to empower you and your family, including:
- Special Needs Listings: Discover inclusive schools, skilled therapists, and fun, supportive classes tailored for your family.
- Special Child Glossary: Key terms that every family can benefit from knowing.
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Creative Wonders Therapy Center
470 Mamaroneck Ave, Suite 204, White Plains
101 South Bedford Rd Suite 404, Mt. Kisco
914-421-8270 ext. 1
Creative Wonders is a pediatric therapy center in both White Plains and Mt. Kisco. Their speech clinic has speech therapists trained extensively in PROMPT as well as oral motor and feeding. Seasoned occupational and physical therapists trained in specialties including sensory integration and evaluations including SIPT. They have toddler rooms as well as a sensory gym in a state-of-the-art facility! They also provide OT and ST in the home and daycares/pre-schools throughout the county.
Davenport Creative Arts Therapy
434 White Plains Road, Suite 2, Eastchester
914-606-2209
DavenportCreativeArtsTherapy.com
Davenport Creative Arts Therapy offers premiere mental health care for children, teens and young adults. Located in Eastchester and Manhattan, their Licensed and Board-Certified Art Therapists offer treatment for ASD, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, depression, self-esteem, behavioral issues, and parent support. Their holistic approach is rooted in Art Therapy, Mindfulness and Evidence-Based Cognitive Therapies. Convenient online teletherapy and in-person options available. They are LGBTQ+ affirmative and inclusive providers. Free consultations offered.
45 Glenville Road, Greenwich, CT
203-622-9240
admissions@eaglehill.org
Eagle Hill School, located on 17 acres in the heart of Greenwich, Connecticut, provides a life-changing experience for children in grades 1-8 who learn differently. The school’s individualized academic program provides support for students with language-based learning differences including dyslexia, dysgraphia, executive functioning disorder, ADHD, and above-average cognitive ability. Students learn in a country day school environment with access to athletics and a range of extracurricular activities. A junior boarding program is also available.
50 Broadway, Hawthorne
800-832-8697
914-747-3070
sales@enablingdevices.com
Enabling Devices is a family-run business that designs, manufactures and sells assistive technology for people living with disabilities. Working with individuals, parents, teachers and therapists, we find—or invent—the devices, toys and tools that help build more joyful, fulfilling lives. From learning and play, to communication and independence, their products help make the impossible possible. Visit them on the web for switches, communicators, adapted toys and games, sensory products, mounts, electronics and more.
Campuses in Brewster and Carmel
400 Doansburg Rd, Brewster
33 Clearpool Rd, Carmel
845-279-2995
admissions@greenchimneys.org
Green Chimneys is an accredited special education program for students who have been unsuccessful in traditional school environments, and benefit from a highly structured and supportive setting. Therapeutic day and residential programs feature an enriched curriculum for individualized academic, behavioral and emotional support. An innovative approach integrates animal-assisted activities and outdoor exploration into treatment and education plans, helping students connect with nature, discover their own special talents, and develop skills to grow into independent young adults.
800 Westchester Avenue,
Rye Brook
914-684-2100
Littman Krooks Special Needs Planning and Special Education Advocacy Attorneys work for the empowerment of individuals with special needs. Planning for your child’s future can seem overwhelming but you do not need to face these tasks alone. Seeking the assistance of an attorney can be the best approach.
Chappaqua Location: 400 King Street, Suite 7, Chappaqua
White Plains Location: 199 Main Street, 4th Floor, White Plains
347-560-4628
nwpytell@psychologypartnersgroup.com
Unlock your child’s potential with PPG’s expert services. They offer child therapy, psychoeducational assessments, ADHD and Autism screening, parenting-focused therapy, and educational planning services. At PPG, they believe that each child’s behavior reflects their unique world. Their compassionate professionals help children develop adaptive skills for emotional coping and communication, transforming challenges into growth opportunities. Empower your child today—discover the path to greater ease and emotional resilience.
Talk of The Town Speech and Language Therapy
39 Smith Ave, Mt Kisco
914-244-9600
Discover Talk of the Town Speech and Language Therapy, personalized therapy and evaluations for children and young adults. They offer drop-in classes for Parents as Partners and Mommy and Me. Their dedicated team is committed to an individualized approach, working closely with families to create the most meaningful impact on their child’s development.
Main Street Pediatric Dentistry
115 Main St., Suite 302, Tuckahoe, NY
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.
Yonkers Ridge Hill Mall
221 Market St., Unit 2950, 2nd fl., Yonkers NY
914 346-5072
yonkers@monsterminigolf.com
Monster Mini Golf is an indoor, fun, affordable, upbeat experience for special needs humans of all ages. Their 18 holes of monster-themed mini golf, glow-in-the-dark experience is wheelchair accessible, climate controlled, with interactive team members. Music volume levels are adjustable upon request. Monster Mini Golf has monstrous themed activities for special needs monsters of all ages. For more excitement they have an on-course DJ, arcade games, bowling, and private party rooms!
Westchester BrainCore Therapy and Wellness
604 Fifth Avenue, Pelham
914-738-4460
drwill@drwillmck.com
Dr. Will McKenna offers BrainCore Therapy for children and adults at his Pelham and Dutchess locations. BrainCore Therapy non-invasively alleviates symptoms associated with ADD/ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, Learning Disorders, Migraine and Tension-type Headaches, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Insomnia, Chronic Pain, and more. One main area of treatment involves children with ADHD. BrainCore Therapy encourages children to focus by watching videos of their choice for 30 minutes, without any drugs or side effects. Dr. Will says children love this therapy and parents love the 95% success rate and permanent results.
45 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY
520 Route 22, North Salem NY
33 Seymour St., Yonkers NY (Pre-K)
914-376-4300
The Westchester School is a New York State approved, non-public school that provides educational and therapeutic services to students from Long Island, New York City, the Hudson Valley, and Connecticut. With campuses in Yonkers and North Salem, NY the program provides services to over 300 students with the classifications of Autism, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Emotional Disability, and Preschool Student with a Disability.
1275 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains – Lower School
40 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains – Middle School
914-949-6968
212 E. 93rd St, NYC – Lower and Middle Schools
212-222-8628
A coeducational, independent day school located in NYC and White Plains for children in grades 1 through 9 with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Committed to helping students achieve their full potential in order to successfully return to a mainstream educational environment, Windward remediates students’ skill deficits through a proven instructional program—combined with opportunities for social and emotional growth—to enable students to understand their learning differences, build confidence, and develop self-advocacy skills.
