Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Directory for Children & Youth
in New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley

Paperback / 288 pages / Regularly $48!

With the diagnosis of autism on the rise, parents and caregivers of children and youth with autism spectrum disorders - and the professionals who work with them - need accurate information about the programs, services and other resources that are available to provide help. This completely up-to-date directory is the most comprehensive information sources for New York City metropolitan area parents and professionals seeking help for children with autism spectrum disorders.

An expanded and updated version of the successful Schools for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, this directory includes more than 500 schools, organizations and programs that serve children and youth with autism spectrum disorders in New York City and Westchester, Orange, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan counties.

In addition to schools and educational programs for children from preschool through age 26, the directory now includes:

•  Early Intervention Programs
• Camps
• Day Care
• Respite
• Evaluations
• Recreation
• Parent Support
• Mentoring
• Health Services
• Tutoring
• Employment Preparation
• Social Skills Training
• Housing Options
• Much more

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Listings are alphabetical and the directory is indexed by services and by disability on the autism spectrum: autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and PDD. Entries include:

• Name of program or schoolTutoring
• Contact information, including address, phone, email & web address
• Description of program, staff training, transition support, and inclusion
• Type of program
•  Level of school
•  Disability Served
•  Services offered

Special sections include:

• A useful overview of autism spectrum disorders   
• A list of further readings and related organizations and contacts 
• Glossary of terms
• Websites

 Cost includes shipping, handling, and 8.875% NYS sales tax.