Services
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Project Intervene
A short-term, in-home based training program dedicated to helping caregivers manage their child's/family member's challenging behaviors. The service is designed to help caregivers better understand... -
Project GROW
Group training for parents/caregivers of people with developmental disabilities. Focusing on teaching specific behavior techniques to promote positive family interactions and improve communication. -
Primary Care
Primary care providers focus on Internal Medicine, Family Practice, and Pediatrics. -
Queens Adult Recreation Services
These programs offer recreation activities and socialization opportunities for people, ages 16 and up. -
Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) - NYC
YAI's Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) is a 24 week course which provides the opportunity for adults , 18 years of age and older, to learn and develop in a group setting. Sessions focus on... -
Holiday Respite - Manhattan
A school break recreation program for children aged 6-18 years old.* Providing community activities and socialization opportunities in a 3:1 staffing ratio. -
Family Reimbursement
Funds can be provided to families for services and goods that are not reimbursed through existing programs or funding streams. -
Project Grown-Up
Project Grown-Up prepares a parent for dealing with issues around their child's physiological development. The group training sessions assist parents in addressing the interpersonal and autonomy... -
Crisis Intervention
A team of behavioral intervention specialists and social workers provides information and referral, advocacy, short-term crisis counseling and/or in-home behavioral interventions for families in... -
Social Skills Groups for Adolescents and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum - Manhattan
Social skills groups for adolescents and young adults with Autism. Group topics include friendships, communication, social boundaries, awareness of others and assertion/choice making. -
NYSTART (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources & Treatment)
Crisis Prevention and Response Providing crisis prevention and response for people (ages 6 and above) with intellectual/developmental disabilities who present with complex behavioral and mental... -
Employment Services - Manhattan
Employment services provide job-skills training, resume development, interview preparation, application assistance, intensive job-coaching, and follow-along support.