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Employment services provide job-skills training, resume development, interview preparation, application assistance, intensive job-coaching and follow-along support to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) who wish to obtain and maintain competitive employment.

Employment services provide job-skills training, resume writing, interview preparation, application help, intensive job coaching, and follow along support to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) who wish to obtain and maintain competitive employment.

Employment services provide job-skills training, resume development, interview preparation, application assistance, intensive job-coaching, and follow-along support.

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 crisis.

Social skills groups for adolescents and young adults with Autism. Group topics include friendships, communication, social boundaries, awareness of others and assertion/choice making.

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 judgment, decision making, risk-taking, recognizing strengths, problem-solving, self-esteem, and self-advocacy. 

Desensitization uses a team approach using a doctor or dentist, occupational therapist, and behaviorist to help people overcome fears related to dental or medical procedures. Participants will learn techniques to increase comfort level and cooperation during a dental or doctor visit. Parent information sessions are also offered.

A wide variety of Saturday recreation activities for children and teens, ages 6-18.

Overnight respite is offered for up to 2 weeks at a time in a wheelchair accessible facility in LeFrak City, Queens; for Brooklyn and Queens residents, ages 12 and up. This program is located in an area with access to numerous recreational opportunities.

This afterschool program offers a variety of educational and recreational activities to children and adolescents.

This club provides ongoing support to relatively independent adults, ages 16 and up, through recreational/cultural activities and discussion groups for increased self-awareness. Activities include arts and crafts, drama groups, trips, ball games, and other community events.