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Nationally recognized, experienced attorneys committed to assisting individuals with special needs and their families. Our services include special needs trusts, wills, powers of attorney, living wills, guardianships, Medicaid fair hearings and advocacy.

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CAMPS CAMPS CAMP HUNTINGTON CAMP HUNTINGTON 56 Bruceville Rd.,Rd., HighHigh Falls, NY NY 56 Bruceville Falls, 845-687-7840 • www.camphuntington.com 845-687-7840 • www.camphuntington.com Celebrating 60 years, Camp Huntington is aisco-ed, Celebrating 60 years, Camp Huntington a co-ed, residential program for children andand young adults withwith residential program for children young adults special learning andand developmental needs.

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HARBOR HAVEN SUMMER PROGRAM HARBOR HAVEN SUMMER PROGRAM West Orange West Orange www.harborhaven.com • 908.964.5411 www.harborhaven.com • 908.964.5411 Designed for children andand teens withwith mildmild special Designed for children teens special needs Harbor Haven provides a summer of fun needs Harbor Haven provides a summer of fun andand improvement.

WithWith numerous “camp” activities, improvement. numerous “camp” activities, including dailydaily swim, sports, arts,arts, andand more, including swim, sports, more, as well as academics, social skills groups andand as well as academics, social skills groups therapies, Harbor Haven hashas it all!it all! therapies, Harbor Haven HI-STEP® SUMMER SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM HI-STEP® SUMMER SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM 2 Locations serving Central & South Jersey 2 Locations serving Central & South Jersey 732.873.1212 732.873.1212 www.BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com www.BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com histep@comcast.net histep@comcast.net Helping Improve Social-Skills Through Evidence-based Helping Improve Social-Skills Through Evidence-based Practices (HI-STEP), celebrating 21 years; 5-week ESYESY Practices (HI-STEP), celebrating 21 years; 5-week Program providing children (6-17) social-emotional Program providing children (6-17) social-emotional learning, problem-solving skills, individualized attention, learning, problem-solving skills, individualized attention, structured sports/recreational activities, creative arts,arts, structured sports/recreational activities, creative andand positive peerpeer interactions.

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ing, skill-building, and generalization. Highly structured, ongoing supervision, small-group, and reinforcement.

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STEPPING FORWARD COUNSELING CTR CAMP Chatham and Nutley, 973.635.6550, Ages 0-21 steppingforwardcounselingcenter.com Clinically advanced multi-modality program, Therapeutic Sports and Social Skills for children and young adults ages 0-21 with mild to moderate learning, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. Enjoy activities: Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Swimming, Yoga, Drama, Academic Programs, Arts & Crafts, Camp Out, Color War, Field Trips, Kayaking/Sailing, Rock Climbing, all while learn skills and making friends that will last a life time. 3-1 ratio, led by Ph.D., LCSWs, teaching and other licensed professionals. Day & sleep away.

EDUCATION BANYAN SCHOOL –ELEMENTARY 12 Hollywood Avenue, Fairfield 973-439-1919. www.BanyanSchool.com Banyan Elementary is a private, non-profit, NJ Dep. of Ed Approved School for students ages 6 to 14 with significant language-based learning disabilities. Over the past 26 years, our primary focus has been the development and reinforcement of the reading, language and communication skills necessary for academic success.

Our faculty is trained in a variety of research-based, multi-sensory teaching techniques and strategies, including the Wilson Reading System®, Lindamood Bell® Programs, Multisensory Math®, and TouchMath®. With small classes, individualized attention, and integrated assistive technology, we are committed to establishing the foundation that students need for learning while fostering social and interpersonal skills.

BANYAN SCHOOL •High School (9 – 12th Grade) •LIFE Academy (18 to 21 years) 471 Main St., Little Falls 973-785-1919 www.BanyanSchool.com Banyan High School is a private, non-profit, NJ Dep. of Ed Approved School for students with significant language-based learning disabilities. Established in 2006, the HS program provides a structured curriculum with small classes that allow our faculty to focus on each student’s academic and social needs. The 9th – 12th grade curriculum continues to reinforce reading, language and communication skills, while preparing students for the next phase of their education and life.

Our faculty is trained in a variety of research-based, multi-sensory teaching techniques and strategies, including the Wilson Reading System®, Lindamood Bell® Programs, and Multisensory Math®. The LIFE (Learning Independence. Fostering Empowerment.) Academy for 18-to-21-year old students emphasizes life and work skills in a supportive environment.

CTC ACADEMY -18 months – 7 years 29-01 Berkshire Road, Fair Lawn, 201-797-7440 www.ctcacademy.org, info@ctcacademy.org CTC Academy enhances the lives of children and young adults with special needs, and their families, by providing an enriched educational, therapeutic and supportive environment. NJ State approved pre-school through early elementary program serves children ages 3 – 6 years. Additionally, the Fair Lawn Campus offers an Early Enrichment Program (EEP) designed to enhance and build upon Early Intervention services received in the home, ages 18 months through 3 years – and Mommy (or Daddy) & Me! (M.O.D.A.M.), designed to expand and enhance caregiver and child interactions while participating in engaging and fun activities for young children with special needs (12 mon to 3 years of age) and their caregivers.

CTC ACADEMY - 7–21 years 125 Bauer Drive, Oakland, 201-612-5677 www.ctcacademy.org, info@ctcacademy.org CTC Academy enhances the lives of children and young adults with special needs, and their families, by providing an enriched educational, therapeutic and supportive environment. NJ State approved 1st through 12th Grade, ages 7–18, and STEP Program, ages 18 – 21 years of age - serving children with special needs, including children who are medically complex. Also available are support groups for families and siblings at both locations.

THE DERON SCHOOL 130 Grove St., Montclair, 973-509-2777 1140 Commerce Ave, Union, 973-206-0444 www.deronschool.org We offer a state-approved private school program for students with multiple disabilities (MD), physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism and down syndrome. Since 1967, we have provided a nurturing environment, family culture, and customized curriculum to optimize the experience and results of our students to ensure they reach their greatest potential. We serve students living in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union. Our students gain academic skills, as well as life skills. Our independent living and daily living skills curriculum,

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called Bridge/Transition Program, provides students with practical learning as they prepare to leave our school at age 21, and enter a new phase in their lives. Monthly open house tours enable home districts, child study teams, and parents to see our school up close.

vocational and transitional skills, social/emotional coping skills and behavioral intervention strategies. We provide needed services in a barrier free setting including: Speech and Augmentative Communication, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Counseling.

HOLMSTEAD SCHOOL 14 Hope St., Ridgewood 201-447-1696 •www.holmstead.org An educational and therapeutic milieu, which emphasizes innovative and flexible education for bright adolescents who need to be challenged in order to improve their motivation and performance. A full-time clinical staff provides individual and group therapy as well as a parent support group. DBT, EMDR, and family therapy are available. Holmstead students between the ages of 13-18 in grades 8-12 have been unable to achieve successfully in traditional school settings. Typical Holmstead students may have struggles with: Anxiety*Depression*School Phobia*Learning Problems*Behavior-Management Issues*Risk-Taking Behaviors. Classification by the public school child study team precedes an on-site interview at our school.

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KOHLER ACADEMY 1137 Globe Ave. Mountainside 908-518-0021 jkaufman@kohleracademynj.org www.KohlerAcademyNJ.org Formally known as The Arc Kohler School, Kohler Academy continues to work with students, districts and families to develop an individualized program to support the academic and therapeutic needs of our students.

Kohler Academy serves students from age 3 through 21 with additional intensive programs for our older students.

NORTH JERSEY ELKS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCY 1481 Main Ave, Clifton 973-772-2600 • www.njedda.org Special Education and Therapeutic Excellence for toddlers through High School. We teach students with multiple disabilities, therapeutic and medical needs.

Free Toddler Support Program. Special Education for Pre-K through 12th grade.

WESTLAKE SCHOOL 1571 Lambert’s Mill Road, Westfield 908-232-4181 www.ucesc.org/schools/westlake_school We are a public school program for students with multiple disabilities and autism spectrum disorders ranging from ages 7 to 21. We create connections between school and everyday life through hands on academics,

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PONY POWER THERAPIES 1170 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah 201-934-1001 • www.ponypowernj.org Giving special needs and at-risk children and adults the opportunity to ride, care for and interact with horses in a farm setting.

LEGAL SERVICES KAREN EDLER, JACKIE ESPOSITO & MICHELLE KRONE EDUCATION LAW GROUP Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, P.C. 50 Tice Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake 201-391-3737, specialed@pricemeese.com www.pricemeese.com Our goal is to provide parents with the tools to be effective advocates and to obtain a free, appropriate public education for their children. Services include: reviewing Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Section 504 Plans, Individualized Health Care Plans, and Intervention and Referral Service Plans; explaining evaluations to parents; preparing parents for meetings; attending IEP and 504 meetings; negotiating resolution of programming and placement disputes; filing mediation and due process petitions; handling school disciplinary charges, hearings and appeals for students through college; providing guidance to college students regarding their rights; providing special needs planning, including Special Needs Trusts and Guardianship Petitions; and assisting with applications for public benefits, including Social Security and state benefits.

SCHENCK, PRICE, SMITH & KING, LLP 115 Century Road, Suite 100, Paramus 201-262-1600 • www.spsk.com Founded in 1912, we are a full-service law firm with offices in northern NJ. As one of NJ’s leading law firms, we are proud sponsors of the Step Up for the Arc of Bergen & Passaic Walks. Our attorneys are members of the Special Needs Alliance. We assist individuals with special needs and their families to find legal solutions and secure resources to provide lifetime care and peace of mind. As part of our services, we prepare Special Needs Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Guardianship applications, DDD and Medicaid applications.

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SUSSAN, GREENWALD & WESLER 609-409-3500 Main Office: 1249 South River Rd, Cranbury Monmouth/Ocean Office: 1161 Broad St, Shrewsbury Bergen Office: 140 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus info@sgwlawfirm.com • www.sgwlawfirm.com We are recognized as one of the leading special education law firms in NJ, having helped thousands of children receive access to appropriate educational services. We further provide a range of estate planning services to assist families in securing their child’s financial future.

WARSHAW LAW FIRM Julie Warshaw, Esq. 266 King George Road, Warren, 973-433-2121 jwarshaw@warshawlawfirm.com www.warshawlawfirm.com The Warshaw Law Firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of special needs children and their families focusing on Special Education Law, Guardianships, and Bullying.

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE GOOD TALKING PEOPLE. LLC. 111 Galway Place, Suite 201, Teaneck 75 No. Maple Ave., Suite 101A, Ridgewood 201-837-8371, office@goodtalkingpeople www.goodtalkingpeople.com We are a well-established private practice in Speech Language Pathology staffed with licensed and certified clinicians. For over 25 years, GTP has been providing diagnostic and intervention services for toddlers through adults with speech, language, learning, and social challenges. Services include: Speech Language Evaluations, Individual Speech Language Therapy, Individual and Group Social Thinking Programs, to improve understanding of social situations, develop social thinking and teach effective strategies to facilitate appropriate social interactions. GTP offers cutting edge programs to increase literacy and treatment for executive functioning. GTP has staff to provide treatment for Adults with neurological disorders. We are an approved agency by NJ State Dept of Ed and an approved provider for DDD for Adults 21+.

TUTORING EBL COACHING 50 East Palisade Ave, Englewood 201-567-8988 • www.eblcoaching.com We specialize in one-on-one home, virtual or on-site tutoring for students in preK-12. We use research-based, multi-sensory methodologies that are individualized

according to the needs of each student. Students are evaluated and hand matched with one of our learning specialists. We also specialize in working with students who have learning disabilities and ADHD, including the Orton Gillingham method and other research-based techniques.

HOW PARENTS CAN PREPARE FOR THEIR CHILD’S SPECIAL NEEDS CHECKLIST A report released by the US Census Bureau found that 2.8 million American families had reported raising two or more children with a disability. It’s important to plan early as well as plan with the important milestones in your child’s life. Here is a helpful checklist which can be used as a resource to help you can make informed decisions: Ages 0 - 3 __ Discuss local Early Intervention services with your pediatrician __ Learn as much as you can about child’s diagnosis __ Research and consult a financial advisor __ Determine adequate amount of life insurance in event of caregiver’s premature death __ Research special needs trust or will Ages 3 - 18 __ Research government assistance (SSI and Medicaid) __ Establish rapport with neighborhood community, school faculty, and civil services __ Review your financial situation: your special needs child, any other children, your own, etc. __ Designate legal guardian Ages 19 - 22 __ Work with school to learn of any residential or vocational opportunities __ Evaluate your child’s decision-making and determine if you need a guardianship for them __ Prepare your child to qualify for SSI or Medicaid __ Re-evaluate your special needs trust if necessary __ Budget for retirement and your child’s For more information, go to https://www.thesimpledollar.com/how-to-plan-providefor-a-child-with-special-needs/

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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR LIFE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM THE PHOENIX CENTER is an accredited, not-for-profit school serving the educational, behavioral and therapeutic needs of students ages five through 21 with autism, multiple disabilities, behavioral and intellectual disabilities. Our customized evidence-based programs— developed for each student—are anchored by a handson, real-life, community-based instruction model.

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION EXCELLENCE 16 Monsignor Owens Place | Nutley, NJ 07110 | 973.542.0743 | thephoenixcenternj.org

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