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Offers university affiliated resource center that brings research and practice together in community settings. RCASD Old Westbury provides evidence-based training and support to families and professionals, and through ongoing research, contributes knowledge to the field of autism spectrum disorders. RCASD Old Westbury provides high quality autism spectrum resources to individuals and families affected by autism, and to school personnel and community providers. RCASD functions with an overarching goal of identifying, disseminating, and assisting in the implementation of practices to build capacity to improve services and outcomes for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. As a member of partnership of six university-affiliated programs across New York State, the RCASD at Old Westbury is part of a regional model approach demonstrated to be a successful paradigm around the nation for providing services and resources to families and professionals across the state that may not had access to cost-effective services in the past. Call for more detailed information.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Advances the recognition, evaluation, and treatment of pediatric Multiple Sclerosis through the creation of a multidisciplinary program dedicated to clinical care and scientific research of children and adolescents with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Improves the diagnosis and treatment of MS in the pediatric age group and better defines the emotional, clinical, and neurological complications of the disorder.

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Conducts research, provides education, and delivers supports to better serve autistic and neurodiverse individuals in the classroom, workplace, and beyond. In partnership with Anderson Center for Autism, CAARES is working within SUNY Empire to build an Autistic Supportive College, deliver community and professional outreach, and provide career support for autistic and neurodiverse college students. It seeks to provide workforce development for professionals and business in increasing inclusive practices, conduct innovative research with and in support of autistic and neurodiverse individuals, and continuing to work in partnership with autistic and neurodivergent individuals and organizations across the globe. Parents, teachers, employers, and service providers need access to up-to-date, accurate information about autism. Working with partners across New York State and around the world, the center will provide that information, as well as education and training to parents, professionals, employers, community organizations, and others who support autistic and neurodiverse individuals. Please contact CAARES for education, partnerships and research opportunities as well as detailed information.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Advances neuroscience research, provides support groups and services, and improves quality of life for adults and children diagnosed with injuries, tumors of the brain and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). The support group holds their meeting at the North Bellmore Public Library, 1551 Newbridge Rd., No. Bellmore, the second Tuesday of each month from 7pm-9pm.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Provides financial support to individual researchers rather than overall project or institution. Awards are scholarships, fellowships and special fellowships.

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Focuses on the needs of breast cancer patients and families. Its mission is to serve the people of the Town of Islip confronting this disease and to provide education, outreach and support in enhancing their quality of life. Help and services are provided to qualified Town of Islip residents through its Lend a Helping Hand program. Additionally, the coalition provides support and assistance in promoting research into prevention and treatment.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Raises awareness about Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and the PKD Foundation on a local level. In addition to offering support and information, promotes ways to raise funding to advance research and education. Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm in either Nassau County or Suffolk County. Visit website for schedule and location of meetings.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Offers breast examinations, training in breast self-examination, and state-of-the-art mammography services and needle localization of suspect masses. Employs services of specially trained surgeons to provide lumpectomies or mastectomies, if needed. Offers radiation therapy. Conducts patient and family support groups. Participates in collection of data concerning possible environmental causes of breast cancer and distributes educational material.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

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Services include: Comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations (for toddlers, children, adolescents and adults); Individualized psychotherapy (for children, adolescents, and adults with high-functioning ASD); Social skills groups (for all ages); and Milieu Communication Therapy (a language intervention focused on building prelinguistics and overall functional communication). The institute also is committed to providing ongoing support for family members and caregivers of children with ASD. These services include individualized counseling, outreach support, education about the needs of children with ASD, and assistance in utilizing community resources. The institute is also working on developing support groups for siblings of children and adults with ASD. In addition to the services provided, the institute is also active in a number of different research programs. Currently, the clinic is conducting a study on the effectiveness of Milieu Communication Therapy (MCT) in young children with ASD. There are also ongoing studies on the effectiveness of social skills intervention for children with ASD; the potential auto-immune connection for children with ASD; and possible Etiological relationships among the more than 100 families the institute has served thus far. Call for more detailed information.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Offers full day or 2 day (overnight) whale watch cruises to observe whales in the waters of Coastal New York and New England. Call for dates and more information.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Science center devoted entirely to genetics education and operates center for molecular genetic research. Offers field trips, student summer day camps, education workshops, teacher training and fellowships, school district membership programs and opportunities for public education.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Provides educational programs on agriculture, horticulture and related topics. Provides assistance with insect, plant disease, weed identification and management crop production recommendations environment and health issues farmland and open space management and preservation. Also interprets research studies and educates populations on the proper safeguards when using chemicals/pesticides.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Participates in federal network to facilitate sharing of information that will help schools gather educational research.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Offers natural resources programs and services, including technical assistance to farmers and landowners, training programs, and environmental education programs.

211 Mid New York

guided tours of current exhibits, interactive programs for children and adults day-long "living history" program at historic Eight Square Schoolhouse where participants attend school as it was in 1892. Geared to NYS fourth-grade curriculum; home-schooled children and adult groups also welcome browsing the Center's photograph and archive collections with the help of a trained research assistant

211 Tompkins Cortland

promotes optimal nutrition through science-based education, advocacy and research offers online plant-based nutrition certificate with continuing education credits for dietitians and health education specialists

211 Tompkins Cortland

Provides research-based field crop production recommendations and resources to help improve crop production efficiency through increased yields, improved quality, decreased input costs, protected yields, and new technologies.

211 Central New York

Assists landowners and other groups to protect the county's natural resources by providing technical assistance and programs to residents, landowners, and units of government.

211 North East New York

Assists landowners and other groups to protect the county's natural resources by providing technical assistance and programs to residents, landowners, and units of government.

211 North East New York