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RESOURCES
Both the families and the ACE staff are encouraged to participate in ongoing trainings on the methodology of Applied Behavioral Analysis.
The ACE directors obtain supervisors and outside experts in the field to perform trainings for both the therapists and families on a continual basis.
The Accelerated Childhood Education office also has an extensive lending library of books, CD's, videos and teaching materials for our families to use on an as needed basis.
Below please see our recommended resource list, which includes:
Conferences
Audio, Video Tapes
Books
Catalogs and Publishers
Computers, Software, Educational tapes
Web sites
Newsletters
RESOURCE LIST
Affiliations & Conferences
ASHA
Autism Society of America, ASA
AHA - Advocate for High Functioning Autism and Asperger
Alpine Learning Center
Elija
Genesis School
NYFAC
New York State Association for Behavior Analysis, NYSABA
NYU Child Study Center - About Our Kids
PCDI - Princeton Child Development Institute
Yale Study Center Conference
Social Skills Classes
eSpecialMatch.com - A Social Network for Special Needs .................. View Website
Effective Interventions Inc. (516) 433-4202
Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism (Social Skills Language based groups).........516-802-8600
Genesis ....................(516) 937-1397
Jonathan Cooper, .......(516) 569-6664
Port Washington
JCC, Roslyn ..............(516) 484-1545 EXT. 178
NYFAC .....................(718) 641-3441
N.Y. University Child Center ....... (212) 652-1961
P.A.L.A. (Partners in Action for Learning Social Skills) .........(631) 265-0490
Positive Behavioral ....(631) 262-8561
Q SAC ......................(718) 728-8476
Audio Tapes, Video Tapes & CD's
Model Me Kids: Videos for Modeling Social Skills ie. "Model Me Confidence"
ABA Videos - NYFAC Discrete Trial Teaching,Incidental Play Skills Teaching
Conference audiotapes and CD's are available directly through the particular agency or association.
A variety of videotapes are available for purchasing or renting.
T. Attwood, G. Latham, I. O. Lovaas, and Research Press, Co. are recommended sources.
Laureate Language CD's (nouns, verbs, simple sentences)
Books
Social Skills Picture Books / Dr. Jeb Baker
When Everybody Cares - Dr. Bobby Neuman
Thinking In Pictures - Temple Grandin
The Hidden Curriculum - Brenda Smith Myles
The Relationship Puzzle - Brenda Smith Myles
Difficult Moments - Brenda Smith Myles
Asperger Syndrome / Ami Klin
Asperger Syndrome / Richard Simpson
Autism and Asperger Syndrome / Uta Frith
A Parents Guide to Autism / Charles Hart
Visual Strategies for Improving Communications / Linda Hodgdon
Behavioral Interventions for Young Autistic Children/C. Maurice
Let Me Hear Your Voice - A Family's Triumph Over Autism / C. Maurice
Decreasing Behaviors of Persons with Severe Mental Retardation and Autism/R.Foxx
Increasing Behaviors of Persons with Severe Mental Retardation and Autism /R.Foxx
Teaching Developmentally Disabled Children: The Me Book/ I. O. Lovaas
Social Skills Picture Books / Dr. Jed, Baker
Steps to Independence - A Skills Training Guide/ Brightman, Baker
Reaching the Autistic Child/ Martin Kosloff
Asperger Syndrome/ Tony Attwood
Keys to Parenting a Child with Autism
Positive Parenting / Dr. Glen Latham
Toilet Training Persons with Disabilities / Foxx
How to use Incidental Teaching / Hart & Risley
Preschool Issues in Autism / Eric Schopler
Social Skills in Our Schools / Michelle A. Dunn PHD
Solutions for Adults with Asperger Syndrome / Juaneta P. Lovett PHD
Catalogs and Publishers
ABC school supply: (800) 669-4222
Amazon.com
Autism Asperger Publishing Company (877)277-8254
Autism Today (877) 928-8476
EAI Education (800) 770-8010
Future Horizons
Brookes Publishers
Different Roads to Learning: (800) 853-1057
Discovery Toy
Lakeshore:
Laureate: (800) 562-6801
Learn and Play: (800) 247-6106
Natural Learning Concepts (800)823-3430
New Horizons
Philadelphia and Wisconsin/National Autism Society: (301) 657 - 0881
Pro Ed: (512) 451-3246/800-897-3202
Research Press
Super Duper School Company: (800) 277 - 8737
Toys to Grow On: (800) 542-8338
Teaching Exceptional Children (800) 224-6830
Computer Software & Educational Toys
Board and Picture books
Discovery Toys - View Website
Earobics
Jumpstart Toddler and Preschool Computer Programs
Laureate: First Nouns and First Verbs 800-562-6801
Lotto and Sound lotto games
Ravensburger games
Reader Rabbit Toddler and Preschool
Sesame Street Toddler and Preschool
Shape sorters
Toysrus.com/AutismSpeaks - View Website
Wooden and Interlocking Puzzles
Websites
AACKIDS
Early Intervention Guidelines to maximize language/communication development of young children with complex communication needs |
View Website |
Advocates for Individuals with high functioning Autism |
View Website |
| Applied behavior analysis resources: |
View Website |
Advocates for Individuals with high functioning Autism |
View Website |
| Applied behavior analysis resources: |
View Website |
Autism Society of America: |
View Website |
Association for Behavior Analysis, ABA: |
View Website |
Autism/PDD Resources Network Books (Reviews of books for and about children with autism): |
View Website |
AHA High Functioning Autism Society: |
View Website |
Autism Speaks: |
View Website |
Alpine Learning Center: |
View Website |
Amazon bookstore |
View Website |
Best Buddies New York: |
View Website |
Cure Autism Now, CAN: |
View Website |
Different Roads to Learning: Catalogue: |
View Website |
Dr. Tony Attwood's Website |
View Website |
ECDC (Early Childhood Direction Center) |
View Website |
Eden 11 website |
View Website |
Elija |
View Website |
Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism: |
View Website |
Future Horizons: |
View Website |
Life's WORC: |
View Website |
Long Island Advocacy Center: |
View Website |
MAXIMUS / Educational Services: |
View Website |
NYU Child Study Center: |
View Website |
The Cody Center Stony Brook University: |
View Website |
Toy guide for differently-abled kids: |
View Website |
National Autism Society: |
View Website |
National Institute of Health, NIH: |
View Website |
National Autism Society's Publications and Resources, a selective guide to books and videos: |
View Website |
New York State Association for Behavior Analysis, NYSABA: |
View Website |
New York State Education Department: |
View Website |
New York Families For Autistic Children, Inc. (NYFAC): |
View Website |
NYU Child Study Center |
View Website |
Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, OMRDD: |
View Website |
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
(The focus of EAP is not riding or horsemanship.) (All activities are done on the ground.) |
View Website |
PCDI: |
View Website |
Queens Early Childhood Direction Center
Catherine Warkala, M.S., Coordinator
82-25 164 Street, Jamaica, NY 11432:
Email:cwarkala
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View Website |
RCDS Educational Enrichment Program for infants, toddlers & preschool children: |
View Website |
Yale Child Study Center: |
View Website |
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices and Communication Solutions
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The Assistive Technology Industry Association |
View Website |
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National Organization Caring for Kids |
View Website |
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The U.S. Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication |
View Website |
Newsletters
SAR Schafer Autism Report
ASHA: Long Island high functioning autistic group
Carol Grey: "Morning News"
Nassau/Suffolk Autism Society Newsletter
National Autism Society of America: The Advocate
Room to Grow: The Behavioral Programmer
Advocates for Individuals with high functioning Autism
Support Groups
Challenge Early Intervention Center - Connecting & Supporting Families of Individuals with Special Needs. Monthly Parent Support Group - Call (718) 972-0880 Ext.152
DDSO Family Support Services - This is the first place to start if you are looking to determine benefit eligibility for your special needs loved ones. Call Linda Roberts at (631) 434-6127, or for intake call (631) 434-7273
Parent to Parent Long Island - Parent to Parent offers resource groups, support services and is a beacon of light for the special needs community. Call 1-800-559-1729 or (631) 434-6196.
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| AHA/AS/PDD - Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and
Pervasive Developmental Disorder |
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www.aha-as-pdd.org |
Tender Care Human Services, INC |
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246-14 Jericho Turnpike
Floral Park, NY 11001
(718) 343-3060 |
P.S. 177 Queens Family Support Program |
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56-37 188th Street
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 357-4650 Ext 557 Susan Altabet-Bomer |
QSAC - Quality Services for the Autism Community |
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30-10 38th Street
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 728-3566 Ext 19 Annie Washington |
NYFAC - New York Families For Autistic Children |
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(718) 641-3441
www.nyfac.org |
North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center |
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(516) 626-1971
www.northshorechildguidance.org |
Kid Success - provides educational and intervention services for parents, educators, schools, and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Emotional Behavioral Disorders. (516) 796-0989
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Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services |
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Spanish: Sara Rubel, 718.435.5700 ext. 231
English: Helen Reznik, 718.435.5700 ext. 222
JBFCS Information |
The Elija Foundation |
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516-433-4321
www.elija.org
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YAI/NIPD Network |
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1-886-2-YAILINK
www.yai.org/autismsupport |
The Mid Island YJCC:
Mom's Support Group Thursday nights in the fall
45 Manetto Hill Road Plainview, NY 11803
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516-822-3535
www.miyjcc.org
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Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association |
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516-470-0360
www.ahaNY.org |
RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
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Autism Family Fun "Swim & Sail"..........................(631) 772-8917 or (631) 664-0031 cell |
Challenger League Sports: |
View Website |
Circle of One Karate ............................... (631) 846-7867 |
Gersh Academy at West Hills Day Camp - Summer 2010 .........................(631) 385-3342 |
Hooves for Hope .................(631) 805-0776 |
Jimminey Peek ..............(413) 738-5500 |
Life's WORC Mommy & Me Music classes..........1-516-741-9000 Ext. 253 |
Mount Snow - Ability Plusonline ...... (802) 464-1100 |
NYFAC .................(718) 641-3441 |
Parent Resouce Center ................... (516) 767-3808 |
QSAC: Saturday Recreation Program, Weekend Respite Program........(718)7-AUTISM |
Samuel Field Y ..............1-718-225-6750 |
Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center.................(516) 484-1545 or www.sjjcc.org |
Smuggler's Notch Rosort ..............(800) 419-4615 |
Soccer Rockets ..............1-718-479-1680 |
Surfers Healing ...................................................View Website |
Windham Ski - Adaptive Sports Foundation .....(518) 734-5070 |
YAI Mainstreaming AT Camp (MAC) - Summer 2010 ................212-273-6658 |
FINANCIAL PLANNING
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MetLife: Planning for Your Child or Other Dependent with Special Needs
Melville Financial Group (631) 391-2606
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DISCLAIMER
The resources, on the Resource List are offered to assist parents, guardians, etc. in identifying resources, doctors and
professionals suitable for their particular situation. The qualifications of resources, doctors and professionals listed,
and the information provided, is not verified or validated by ACE in any way. Parents and guardians utilizing this Resource
List are urged to take reasonable steps to verify the qualifications of any resources, doctor or professional. Neither ACE,
nor any of its officers, employees or agents make any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any liability or responsibility,
for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information contained in the Resource List or the quality of the services
provided.
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