What We Do

A Place Of Hope

The YAI Network is a health and human services agency dedicated to building brighter futures for people with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. In more than 450 programs throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the people we serve are realizing their full potential each and every day. Learn more.

The YAI Autism Center provides the coordinated care that has become a hallmark of the YAI Network for people with autism and their families. In addition to accessing state-of-the-art autism services, YAI Autism Center families have access to a wide range of free services and programs available throughout the YAI Network.

We are now accepting kids and teens on the spectrum for Clinical Social Skills Groups.

This fee-for-service program is designed to enhance your child’s social abilities, with a focus on interacting with peers, developing pro-social behaviors and decreasing behaviors that hinder appropriate social interactions. 

Using a multidisciplinary approach of treatment techniques (psychology, speech & language, occupational therapy, social work), small groups of children will meet weekly with adult leaders at the YAI Autism Center. 

• The program leaders have expertise related to the social needs of children with ASD and in providing behavioral treatments in a group setting.
• Following thorough assessment, children will be grouped according to age, functional level, behavioral concerns and social needs. 
• Each session will incorporate socially motivating, fun activities using a multi-sensory approach. 
• Art, music, physical movement/dance and yoga will be used to promote increased socialization while addressing any sensory needs your child may have. 

For more information, please contact Moira Lewis, M.S.CCC-SLP, Speech & Language Pathologist, at 212-273-6100 ext. 2360.

Other programs for individuals and families

Don't miss the Fall 2009 Socialization Groups for kids and teens on the spectrum!

Check out our Family Support Series for parents and caregivers of people with autism.

This program is designed to enhance your child’s social abilities, with a focus on interacting with peers, developing pro-social behaviors and decreasing behaviors that hinder appropriate social interactions.

• Using a multidisciplinary approach of treatment techniques (psychology, speech & language, occupational therapy, social work), small groups of children will meet with adult leaders on a weekly basis at the YAI Autism Center.
• The program leaders have expertise related to the social needs of children with ASD and in providing behavioral treatments in a group setting.
• Following thorough assessment, children will be grouped according to age, functional level, behavioral concerns and social needs.
• Each session will incorporate socially motivating, fun activities using a multi-sensory approach.
• Art, music, physical movement/dance and yoga will be used to promote increased socialization while addressing any sensory needs your child may have.

Please contact the YAI Autism Center at 1-888-YAI-Autism for further information regarding location, fees, and screening.

Contact Information

For services in the New York metropolitan area

1-888-YAI-Autism

YAI Link: Information & Referral for Services & Programs

1-866-2-YAI-LINK, 212-273-6182 or TDD: 212-290-2787

Support Us

1-877-YAI-GIFT