New Jersey Special Needs Guide

A Learning Disability Shouldn’t STOP a Child’s Academic Progress.

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For 28 years, Banyan School has helped students who learn differently establish the roots necessary to grow by focusing on the development and reinforcement of the reading, language and communication skills critical for academic success. With small classes, individualized attention, integrated assistive technology and a talented, dedicated staff, we are committed to establishing the foundation that students need for learning and social-emotional development.

• HIGH SCHOOL & L I F E ACADEMY Little Falls, NJ • (P) 973-785-1919 • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fair eld, NJ • (P) 973-439-1919 From strong roots come strong minds!

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Every Piece Counts has been providing ABA services to individuals diagnosed with autism, with a therapy approach based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and individualized to meet the needs of each client and family. Offering in-home therapy throughout New Jersey and clinic-based therapy at their Livingston, NJ location. See ad on page 7.

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As the pandemic continues, children and families with special health care needs may be at an increased risk physically, mentally, and emotionally. School, support systems, activities and routines have been disrupted and we know parents are seeking even more needed resources.

The goal of this handy little guide is to introduce helpful options for parents and caregivers, and to meet their safety, growth and healthcare needs during the COVID19 outbreak. We know that with each growing year, there are greater challenges, as well as new demands. We’re here to build a special needs community and a go to resource - with this print and digital edition as well as online.

In this guide, you will find a variety of services, from OT, PT, speech, social skills, schools, to summer camps, legal services - virtual. at-home or in-person. Our website www. njkidsonline.com is just a few clicks away. Please tell our sponsors you found them in the little NJ KIDS Special Needs Guide! Your feedback and support helps us to continue to produce this valuable resource. We hope you enjoy this guide.

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Stepping Forward Counseling Center, LLC (SFCC) offers a variety of individualized therapeutic programs for children and young adults ages 4-18. If your child is suffering from the challenges of neuro-biological disorders, emotional issues, or mental illnesses, SFCC will bring peace of mind to your family. SFCC will develop a program that works for your child and family’s needs! Our customized evidence-based programs draw from principles of CBT, ABA, and DBT, and are set in natural environments. Skills are targeted in a variety of settings, making it more likely clients will generalize outside of SFCC.

Individual Behavior Therapy, Psychiatric Consultation + Therapy, Social and Emotional Skill Training.

All activities are designed to replicate “real life fun” so children and teens generlize new skills and feel conﬁdent and successful in social situations.

Services Include: Med Management, Psychological Testing,Emotional Consultations, Social Skills Assessments, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent Education/Consultation, Individual/Group/Family Therapy, Functional Behaviorial Assessments, Psychiatric Evaluations/Assessments, Trauma Assessment and Treatment

Our Clients Improve in Areas of: Self-Esteem, Social Behavior, Rule Following, Friendship Skills, Home Behavior, Anger Control, Problem-Solving Skills, Academic Competence

The data proves it works! The base of the program is the same as in all our programs — data-driven and evidence-based treatment.

PROGRAMS OFFERED: Family & Parenting

3 to 1 RATIO

Early Interventions

Behavioral Programs

Partial Care Day Program

Saturday Intensive Program

(IOP) Intensive Outpatient

Social Skills

After School Program

programs are set in different environments that call for a variety of “natural” social and interpersonal skills. SFCC programs address behavior problems and skills deﬁcits. Treatment decisions are based on data and can address improving social skills, activities of daily living and family life, play skills, and language skills. These environments include Doc Joc’s Sports, School Matters, Manners Matter, Art, Yoga, Martial Arts and Social Skills/Group Therapy.

Improving the lives of infants and children with craniofacial conditions

Infants, children, and adolescents with craniofacial anomalies have complex problems related to facial appearance, brain growth, feeding, speech, hearing, breathing, dental and oral-maxillofacial development, and psychosocial development.

The NJ Craniofacial Center is an independent group of highly-trained physicians, dentists and specialized therapists who compassionately treat babies and children with a wide range of congenital and acquired craniofacial conditions. Commonly treated conditions include cleft lip, cleft palate, craniosynostosis, positional plagiocephaly, microtia and facial trauma.

Started in 2007 by the physicians who helped write the AAP endorsed Plagiocephaly endoscopic craniosynostosis surgery in New Jersey. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care at all times, utilizing modern technology but limiting the use of CT scans and radiation whenever possible. Call us today for more information.

ART

THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

2020 Burnt Mills Road

Bedminster, NJ 07921

2020 Burnt Mills Road Bedminster, NJ 07921

www.ccabedminster.org/art-reach/art-children-asdspecial/ 908.234.2345

The Center for Contemporary Art offers yearround classes & summer art programs providing needed access to creative art experiences for children with Auttsm Spectrum Disorder and other special needs. The arts provide an invaluable avenue of self-expression for those with limited or no verbal communication, and because of heightened sensory needs, they often respond well to the multi-sensory stimulation and the hands-on approach inherent in art.

CAMPS

CAMP HUNTINGTON

56 Bruceville Rd., High Falls, NY 12440

845.687.7840

www.camphuntington.com

Celebrating over 60 years, Camp Huntington is a co-ed, residential program for children & young adults with special learning and developmental needs. Our summer camp programs are designed to maximize a child’s potential, locate and develop strengths and hidden abilities. Your child will enjoy the fun-filled days of summer camp while learning practical social and life skills. We offer a unique adaptive therapeutic recreation program, which encourages progress-making, and can also meet IEP goals.

DENTISTRY

CARTER SMILE

180 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940

www.cartersmilellc.com/ 973.540.1666

We are committed to providing comprehensive dental care and orthodontics for infants through teens, including those with special needs, striving to create a fun-filled environment where children feel at home! Early dental care can promote a lifetime of healthy smiles for your child. Dr. Carter and her nurturing team will help equip your child with the knowledge necessary for good oral hygiene. Finding new ways to provide exceptional pediatric and orthodontic dental care is our priority.

EDUCATION

ALPHA SCHOOL: Jackson - 732.370.1150

alphaschool.com

THE GATEWAY SCHOOL: Carteret - 732.541.4400

thegatewayschool.com

HARBOR SCHOOL: Eatontown - 732.544.9394 harborschool.com

HARBOR SCHOOL: Eatontown - 732.544.9394

harborschool.com

Call us at one of our 3 schools to find out how we can bring out the best in your child. As a leader in alternative education to public schools, RKS schools are uniquely qualified to prepare special needs students to lead satisfying, productive, and independent lives. An individualized curriculum based on NJ Student Learning Standards & smaller class size promote student motivation, self-esteem & total development of each child. We give our students more than an education, we give them an empowered way of life.

SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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BANYAN SCHOOL –ELEMENTARY

12 Hollywood Avenue Fairfield, NJ 07004

973.439.1919

www.BanyanSchool.com

Banyan Elementary School is a private, non-profit, New Jersey Department of Education Approved School for students (ages 6 to 14) with significant language-based learning disabilities. Over the past 28 years, our primary focus has been the development and reinforcement of reading, language & 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

LIFE Academy (Ages: 18-to-21)

471 Main Street

Little Falls, NJ 07424

973.785.1919

www.BanyanSchool.com

Banyan High School is a private, non-profit, New Jersey Department of Education Approved School for students with significant language-based learning disabilities. Established in 2006, the High School program provides a structured curriculum with small classes that allow our faculty to focus on each student’s academic & 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 that builds confidence and success.

BERGEN CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT

140 Park St, Haworth, NJ 07641

201.385.4857

www.bergencenter.com

Info@bccdschool.com

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence and service, BCCD promotes the education and development of children

with special needs aged 5 to 21. Using an interdisciplinary approach to education, and designing individual programs according to the developmental level of each student, we develop programs that enhance life experience, self-esteem, & appropriate behavior. Our intimate learning environment and balanced approach to special education nurtures the whole child, supporting academic, social, and emotional growth.

CTC ACADEMY - Fair Lawn Campus

18 months – 7 years

29-01 Berkshire Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

201.797.7440

www.ctcacademy.org

info@ctcacademy.org

CTC Academy is enhancing 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 – 7 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 - Open Enrollment.

CTC ACADEMY - Oakland Campus

7–21 years of age

125 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436

201.612.5677

www.ctcacademy.org

info@ctcacademy.org

CTC Academy is enhancing 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 fragile. Also available are support groups for families and siblings of children with special needs at both the Oakland and Fair Lawn Campuses.

NORTH JERSEY ELKS DEVELOPMENTAL

DISABILITIES AGENCY 1481 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ 973.772.2600

NORTH JERSEY ELKS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCY

1481 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ 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.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY (advertising section)

SPECTRUM360 | ACADEMY360

Lower School--Verona One Sunset Avenue Upper School--Livingston 6 Regent Street 973.509.3050

www.spectrum360.org

Academy360 includes two NJ State Board of Education Private Schools approved for the disabled. We serve students, ages 3-21, with schools in Verona and Livingston, NJ. Formerly known as The Children’s Institute, Academy360 schools have been providing special education services in New Jersey for over 50 years. Additional programs provided include After-School, Respite and Adult Enrichment.

HORSE-ASSISTED ACTIVITIES

PONY POWER THERAPIES

1170 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, NJ 07430

201.934.1001

ww.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

KAREN EDLER, JACKIE ESPOSITO & MICHELLE

KRONE EDUCATION LAW GROUP

Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, P.C.

50 Tice Corporate Center, 50 Tice Boulevard Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677

201.391.3737

specialed@pricemeese.com www.pricemeese.com

Our Education Law Group attorneys have personal experience with specianeeds family members and friends. We 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 & Referral Service Plans; explaining evaluations to parents; preparing parents for all meetings; attending IEP & 504 meetings; negotiating resolutions of programming and placement disputes; filing mediation and due process petitions; handling school disciplinary charges, hearings & appeals for students through college; providing guidance to college students regarding their rights under Section 504; providing special needs planning, including Special Needs Trusts, and obtaining guardianship. We assist with applications for public benefits, including Social Security & state benefits.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY (advertising section)

SCHENCK, PRICE, SMITH & KING, LLP

115 Century Road, Suite 100

Paramus, NJ 07652

201.262.1600

www.spsk.com

Founded in 1912, Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP

is a full-service law firm with offices in northern New Jersey. 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.

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.

MULTIPLE THERAPIES

A FRIENDLY FACE AUTISM TREATMENT SERVICES

Central NJ, NYC, and Southeastern Florida

833.AFF.4ASD www.affautism.com

A Friendly Face offers ABA Therapy, Social Skills Groups and Parent Training. We provide at home services, in school services and services at our centers. Please visit our website for more details about our programs and offerings.

CIRCLE CARE SERVICES

1119 Raritan Ave, Highland Park NJ 08904

732.380.5222

www.circlecareservices.com

Offering ABA Therapy for children with developmental delays and Autism. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) analyze atypical behaviors, identify triggers & outline a plan that is achievable for your child - building skills, increase communication, and manage behavior. CCS offers home base and in-clinic sessions. Serving Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer counties, surrounding

Central New Jersey areas & beyond. We also provide parent training and will steadily educate parents about what they can do to contribute to their child’s overall success. ABA is most successful when parents are willing participants in the therapy that their child is receiving.

EVERY PIECE COUNTS ABA

7 Regent Street, Suite 708 Livingston, NJ 07039 www.everypiececountsaba.com

551.237.4646

Providing comprehensive ABA services to children and individuals diagnosed with autism. We offer in-home therapy throughout NJ and clinic-based therapy at our location in Livingston, NJ. Our therapy approach is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and is individualized to meet the needs of each client and family. Our highly qualified staff are compassionate individuals dedicated to improving the lives of learners on the autism spectrum.

PERFORMANCE PEDIATRICS

142 Totowa Rd., Totowa, NJ 973.237.1975

156 Route 51 North, Lafayette, NJ 973.862.6377

www.performancepediatricsnj.com

Performance Pediatrics specialize in working with children presenting with challenges associated with disorders of relating and communicating such as autism spectrum disorder, aspergers, sensory processing disorders (sensory integration disorders), regulatory disorders, dyspraxia, learning, behavioral and neurological disorders, gross/fine motor difficulties, visual perceptual/ spatial challenges, self-help, and motor-coordination difficulties. We strive to assure a positive, child-friendly, family-based center servicing Sussex, Morris, Warren, & Passaic counties. Performance Pediatrics provides school based services throughout NJ.

THE THERAPY PLACE

110 Hillside Blvd, Lakewood, NJ 08701 1119 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

Speech and Occupational Therapy Services for your child. 2 convenient locations, flexible hours or choose in-school therapy. With lots of hard work and endless belief in the ability of each child, we have seen the impossible become reality. Our mission is to dig beneath the surface, care beyond the ordinary, and succeed above the expected.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

THE VILLAGE THERAPY PLACE

10 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463

201.201.8220

office@thevillagetherapyplace.com www.thevillagetherapyplace.com

At The Village Therapy Place, we are committed to helping your child thrive! Our expert Occupational, Physical & Speech Therapists bring their love for children, specialized knowledge & years of experience to every interaction with your child. We work closely with parents & educators, for this is key to your child’s growth & success. We provide comprehensive evaluations, individual therapy, group classes & consultation services to children of all ages & abilities. Our treatments include, but are not limited to: Gross & Fine Motor Development, Craniosacral Therapy, Reflex Integration, Therapeutic Listening, DIR Floortime, Myofascial Release, Social Skills Training, Articulation, Feeding Therapy, The Alert Program, NDT, Kinesiotaping, Brain Gym, Sensory Integration, Therapeutic Yoga, Executive Function Training, Visual-Perception Exercises ,Orthotic & Prosthetic device assessment & training. We look forward to helping your child thrive!

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

GOOD TALKING PEOPLE. LLC.

111 Galway Place, Suite 201, Teaneck, NJ 07666

75 N. Maple Ave., Suite 101A, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

201.837.8371

office@goodtalkingpeople.com

www.goodtalkingpeople.com

Well-established private practice in Speech Language Pathology staffed with licensed & certified clinicians. For over 25 years, GTP has been providing diagnostic & intervention services year ‘round for toddlers through adults. Services include: Speech Language Evaluations, focusing on all aspects of speech, language & social

skills, Individual Speech Language Therapy, Individual & Group Social Thinking Programs, for all ages to improve understanding of social situations, develop social thinking and teach effective strategies to facilitate appropriate social interactions. We offer cutting edge programs to increase literacy and treatment for executive functioning. GTP has staff to provide treatment for Adults with neurological disorders and is an approved agency by NJ State Dept. of Ed. GTP is an approved provider for DDD for Adults 21+. Voted 2011 Program of the Year by NJ Speech Language Hearing Association.

WEBSITES THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES Pre K - High School

IXL (Pre K - H.S) www.ixl.com

Learning Ally (K - college) www.learningally.org

Arcademic Skill Builders (K - 6th grade) www.arcademics.com

FunBrain K - 8TH Grade

www.funbrain.com

Do2Learn www.do2learn.com (K - college)

AdaptedMind (K-6th grade)

www.adaptedmind.com

Storyline Online www.storylineonline.net

Musical Mouse or Touch Screen helpkidzlearn.com/creative/mouse_movements

Storyline Online www.storylineonline.net

SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES

Reading Rockets

www.readingrockets.org

Reading Rockets

Starfall Pre K - K

www.readingrockets.org

www.starfall.com

Starfall Pre K - K

Letters and Sounds

www.starfall.com

1st - 8th Grade

Letters and Sounds

www.lettersandsounds.com

1st - 8th Grade

AAA Math (K - 8th Grade)

www.lettersandsounds.com

www.aaamath.com

AAA Math (K - 8th Grade)

The Exploratorium

www.aaamath.com

www.exploratorium.edu

The Exploratorium

www.exploratorium.edu

AUTISM WEB RESOURCES

Autism Hwy

Lists autism related events and specialists; and fun

Autism Hwy

games

AutismNow

Lists autism related events and specialists; and fun games

News, information, events, local agency map

AutismNow

AutismLearn

News, information, events, local agency map

AutismLearn

Teaches autistic children how to learn with visually stimulating activities geared toward helping develop skills and fine motor control.

Autism Society

Teaches autistic children how to learn with visually stimulating activities geared toward helping develop skills and fine motor control.

Autism Society

Hosts annual conferences and lobbies nationally for policies.

HEARING

IMPAIRED / SPEECH DELAY

Hearing Like Me

An inclusive community that brings together parents whose children use American Sign Language and kids who communicate with assistive technology.

Hearing Loss Association of America

Speech Delay

Hearing Loss Association of America

Speech Delay

Offers tips to stimulate language development, a forum for Q&A.

Closing The Gap

Offers tips to stimulate language development, a forum for Q&A.

Closing The Gap

Teaches people how to use assistive technology to change lives.

Signing Time

Teaches people how to use assistive technology to change lives.

Signing Time

Video series to teach American Sign Language to toddlers.

LEARNING DISABILITIES WEBSITES

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities

National Center For Learning Disabilities

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities

National Center For Learning Disabilities

MULTIPLE DISABILITIES RESOURCES

Disability Scoop

Disabled Sports USA

Disability Scoop

Easter Seals

Disabled Sports USA

Parent to Parent USA

Easter Seals

Family Hope Center

Parent to Parent USA

Family Resource Center on Disabilities

Family Hope Center

Pacer Center

Family Resource Center on Disabilities

Pacer Center

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

www.sonj.org

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

www.sonj.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION WEBSITES

Center for Parent Information & Resources

Council for Exceptional Children

Center for Parent Information & Resources

Federation for Children with Special Needs

Council for Exceptional Children

Federation for Children with Special Needs

National Assoication of Parents with Children in Special Education (NAPCSE)

US Department of Education

National Assoication of Parents with Children in Special Education (NAPCSE)

US Department of Education

DOWN SYNDROME WEBSITES

Band of Angels

Down Syndrome Research & Treatment Foundation

Band of Angels

Global Down Syndrome Foundation

Down Syndrome Research & Treatment Foundation

International Down Syndrome Coalition

Global Down Syndrome Foundation

Enjoying the Small Things: Blog

International Down Syndrome Coalition

Enjoying the Small Things: Blog

Everyone Deserves Authentic Friendships!

Jeffrey’s Goal: Fossil Hunter

It’s true that kids with autism can have repetitive behaviors, delayed speech and unique interests. However, with the right kind of support, they can also have strong relationships and bright, promising futures. Our Pediatric Autism program helps kids reach their full potential through comprehensive evaluation, treatment and research. Our goal is to enable kids with autism to turn those unique interests into confidence and real-world accomplishments. Learn more at rwjbh.org/childrensspecialized

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