Thurgood Marshall Academy
Special Needs Support
Mount Sinai Hospital | Learn More
ADHD/ADD Skills Group for Boys ● 6-10
Contact: Sharon Gordon (212) 241-6127
The group leader will work with families as well. Support for children's ability to be organized, pay attention, stay on task, follow directions and more. Emphasis on encouraging self-esteem, cooperation with others and fun!
Columbia University | Learn More
Speech Production & Perception Summer Camp ● 18 & under
July 8th - 26th, 9am - 3:30pm ● 525 W 120th St, New York
This camp is free of charge! We are seeking children with cerebral palsy for a free, fun summer speech camp.
Music for Autism | Learn More
Interactive Show ● Age 2+
Locally in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx
Music for Autism is enhancing quality of life and raising public awareness through autism-friendly, interactive concerts developed specifically for individuals with autism and their families. The concerts feature professional musicians, including Tony Award winners, Grammy-nominated classical artists, and Pulitzer Prize winners. To ensure equal access for all, every Music for Autism concert is fully subsidized. Families note that the concerts help fill a major psychosocial void, enabling them to enjoy enriching activities that are inclusive and to experience the joy and power of music as a family.
Brooklyn Children's Museum | Learn More
The Sensory Room ● Age 2 - 12
Closed Mondays: 2pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm ● 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn
Sensory Room is an inclusive space where children of all abilities can engage with their peers and explore their senses. Sessions in the space are balanced between self guided exploration of the space and a facilitated program by one of BCM’s Educators. The program might include story time, a song session, parachute play, or meeting one of the Museum’s live animals.
This room was created with an advisory committee of scholars and professionals with experience serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). All are welcome in this space, please let the Educator present know if your child has particular needs or sensitivities.
Mental Health
Northside Center | Learn More
Early Childhood Mental Health Services ● Ages 0-5
Contact: 212-426-3403 ● 35 E 110th St OR 2 Allen St, New York
Northside has been providing expert mental health services in NYC for over 72 years. We will conduct a detailed intake to determine how best to help your family. Our therapists will work with you and your child because you know them the best. Individual therapy for parents is also available. Services are available in English, Spanish and Mandarin at these Northside Center locations
Northside Center
Project Care ● Families
M-F 9am - 6pm, Sat 10am - 2pm ● 35 E 110th St
Family treatment/rehabilitation intensive prevention program geared towards families with significant abuse and mental health concerns.
KIPP
Clinics in Schools
9am - 6pm ● KIPP Infinity ● KIPP College Prep ● KIPP Academy ● Central Park East Middle School ● PS 161 ● Alain Locke Schools
A program which provides mental health treatment during school hours to children who struggle with emotional, behavioral and learning challenges. Northside also offers support to school personnel in addressing and managing challenging behaviors.
Northside | Learn More
Creative Arts Therapy Program
Contact: 212-426-3417 ● 23-week sessions, 2x a week
One of the very few programs in NYC that uses children and family art therapy groups to create a holistic and multi-faceted approach to help heal from sexual abuse.
Tutoring
Cathedral of St. John the Devine | Learn More
ACT Tutoring ● High School Students
Varying Times ● Cathedral of St. John the Devine
Children can go to Homework Help classroom and complete assignments promptly and remain focused on tasks. Enter between 111th and 112th streets and stop at the security booth. ACT is located directly across from security, under the church. Financial aid is available