Services
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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. -
Good Vibrations
Saturday morning respite program for children on the autism spectrum, ages 7-14. -
NY START (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. -
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 children 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 Program (ILP) - NYC
YAI's Independent Living Program (ILP) is a 26 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 judgment,... -
Ballet-Yoga for Children on the Autism Spectrum
This group uses ballet and yoga to improve balance, coordination, and attention.