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Offers social skills and recreation program that offers a recreational environment for children and adolescents who need opportunities for social interaction beyond what is available through school setting or community recreation programs.

Offers an after school social skills groups for children and young adults with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome. Groups focus on enhancing communication, play skills and awareness of feelings in oneself and others. Through skilled guidance, participants learn the specific tools necessary to make friends and play cooperatively. Young adult groups focus on learning and refining the skills necessary to develop and maintain relationships including initiating friendships, increasing connectedness with others, and building self-advocacy skills. Also offers this for adult groups when they have enough participants.

Offers a curriculum-based program designed to teach appropriate social and interactive skills through the use of modeling, puppetry, role-playing, and practice. Serves children ages 4 to 12 years and teenagers 13-16 diagnosed with high functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, and other children who need help in the area of social development.

We offer IEP-based speech and language services including evaluations, individual and group therapy and consultation with treatment team members and family. Evaluations include full Augmentative Alternative Communication Evaluations to secure speech generating devices. We serve adult participants though our Article 16 Clinic. Speech-language services are designed to optimize an individuals, ability to communicate and swallow, theropy improving quality of life. SLPs develop and implement treatment to address the presenting symptoms or concerns of a communication problem or related functional issue, Our most common targets are receptive language, expressive language (verbal, SGD, PECS or sign) and pragmatic language skills. The ultimate goal of therapy is to improve and individual's functional outcomes. All services are provided NYS licensed speech-language pathologists who hold certification by the American Speech-Language hearing association.

Teaches children, in grades K-3, character education and social skills through directed lessons, songs, multi-cultural puppets, stories and activities. Cultural diversity, anger management, conflict resolution, strategies for dealing with bullies and the understanding of emotions are some of the issues that are addressed. Training, in the areas of alcohol, drugs and violence prevention is available. This program is available to schools and agencies.

Provides academic tutoring, social/life skill training, mentoring and prevention workshops for students that are referred by their school district due to behavior problems, truancy, and/or substance abuse.

Provides support to fathers who are getting ready to be released from jail,are ex-offenders, or on probation and want to be a better dad and provider to the family. The program identifies each father's challenges and links them to community resources. Participants attend a 12-session workshop where they will learn, practice and strengthen specific parenting skills, communication, conflict resolution, anger management, including financial literacy training, pre-job skills, resume writing, interviewing skills, and employment support to help improve their economic stability.

Provides adults with developmental disabilities opportunities to become involved in community activities. Individuals actively plan and implement activities focusing on personal interests. Provides services which assist with acquisition, retention or improvement in the areas of health and related activities, money management, communication, social and personal care skills and community integration.

* Offers individual and family support services for individuals with developmental disabilities who are Medicaid eligible. Case management. Fun in Learning Enrichment Program. After school program. Employment preparation. Recreation.

* Provides various behavioral health services, including: Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Habilitation. Family Support and Training. Peer Support. Independent Skills Training. Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment. Education Support Services. Pre-Vocational Services. Intensive Supported Employment. Ongoing Supported Employment.

Provides an individualized program, based on the level of severity for individuals with developmental disabilities. Services include educational, vocational, habilitative, supportive employment, socialization, and life skills training.

Provides peer groups to improve self-esteem through education. Teenage groups deal with diverse subjects including peer/group pressure, problem solving, and improving social skills. Call for more information.

Offers drug and alcohol counseling, crisis counseling, job development and referral, tutoring, Homework help, Improvisation teen theater, peer leadership training, drug prevention, support groups, environmental issues group, grandfriends, social skills group, young families group, home safety programs, basketball and recreational activities. Parent resources available.

Promotes non-violent conflict resolution techniques to educators, parents and young people workshops on restorative practices, conflict resolution concepts, communication, affirmation, mediation, bullying prevention and intervention, creative problem solving, bias awareness, social emotional learning and mediation services.

Offers a variety of therapeutic groups to help children and adolescents learn new ways to develop goals for change, and identify strengths and skills for increasing self-esteem for all youth, including children of divorced parents.

Focuses on bringing together small groups of children and teens so that they can learn to interact appropriately with others their own age and practice important life skills. The program runs in 8 week sessions. Topics include: conversation skills, making and keeping friends, body language, social cues, problem solving, cooperation, frustration and tolerance, anger management, self-esteem, and managing stress.

Provides support to fathers who are getting ready to be released from jail,are ex-offenders, or on probation and want to be a better dad and provider to the family. The program identifies each father's challenges and links them to community resources. Participants attend a 12-session workshop where they will learn, practice and strengthen specific parenting skills, communication, conflict resolution, anger management, including financial literacy training, pre-job skills, resume writing, interviewing skills, and employment support to help improve their economic stability.

Specializes in serving 9-12 year-old students with significant developmental delays/disorders, including Autism and Multiple Disabilities, who need a highly structured learning environment. Some of the program’s highlights include: The program's classes are small, allowing for an intensive learning environment. The staff utilize the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to address academic, language, social/emotional and ADL (activities of daily living) skills. New skills and the shaping of behaviors are taught through repetition and reinforcement. A progressive total communication system is utilized; including spoken words, photographs, pictures, symbols and/or sign language, to increase communication skills. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is utilized program-wide to engage students in a social exchange for requesting, communicating their needs and responding to their environment. Many schoolwide activities are presented each year including, musical activities, class trips and celebrations for holidays and special events. The students benefit from physical education, music and art programs. Specially trained staff are available to address any mealtime management concerns that may arise. The Willet Avenue staff participate in a collaborative team approach for monitoring the students’ progress towards meeting their IEP goals. The collaborative teams include Classroom Teachers, Psychologists, Curriculum Teacher, Social Worker, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Administrative Personnel from the Willet Avenue School. Call for more detailed information.

Provides participating School District students in kindergarten through 4th Grade assistance in reading, writing, math and social skills.

A multi-faceted program which teaches appropriate behaviors and help students who are cognitively limited with intensive treatment needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders to develop the cognitive, social and life skills required to interact in the larger world. Also prepares students for an educational and employment plan, through individualized academic classes, job support and internships. Provides the transition support when students are in the process of going from education to employment.

Special Education provides various educational programs for students with physical, emotional or developmental disabilities. Other services included are physical, occupational and speech therapy, assistive technology, psychological services, and more. Programs offered: Program for Multiple Disabilities - Geared for students with severe developmental and physical disabilities and focus primarily on motor development, perceptual development, daily living skills, language development and socialization.

Offers social skills training to children and adolescents with high functioning autism. The classes are designed to teach social/emotional skills, abstract thinking, self-help and management skills, and help develop and enhance positive behaviors, social skills, and self monitoring techniques to foster understanding and relationships with others. Classes are small groups, with parent participation in the elementary and middle school age groups.

Offers a 10 week session to promote positive peer relationships among children with an autism spectrum disorder and/or a developmental disability. The sessions are comprised of role playing, emotional recognition, social stories and scripting. This is a private pay program and the fee is based upon the families yearly income. Locations and times vary depending on the group. Referral required. Call to schedule an appointment.

Provides the following services for all ages: - Occupational Therapy (prescription needed) - Physical Therapy (prescription needed) - Feeding/Swallowing (prescription needed) - Seating/Positioning (prescription needed) - Psychological Evaluation & Diagnosis - Social Work - Individual & Group Counseling - Speech Language Pathology (prescription needed) - Counseling/Psychiatric Evaluation Additional services may also be accessed at this clinic: - Adult Day Health Programs - Developmental Disabilities Screening - Information & Referral - Linkage - Social Skills Training

Bridging the gap between traditional day services and competitive employment by helping participants develop life, social and career skills appropriate for the workplace.