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CAMPS CAMP HUNTINGTON 56 Bruceville Rd., High Falls, NY 845-687-7840 • www.camphuntington.com Celebrating 60 years, Camp Huntington is a co-ed, residential program for children and young adults with special learning and developmental needs. Our summer camp programs are designed to maximize a child’s potential, locate and develop strengths and hidden abilities. Your child will enjoy the fun-filled days of summer camp while learning practical social and life skills. We offer a unique adaptive therapeutic recreation program, which encourages progress-making, and can also meet IEP goals. HARBOR HAVEN SUMMER PROGRAM West Orange harborhaven.com • 908.964.5411 Designed for children and teens with mild special needs Harbor Haven provides a summer of fun and improvement. With numerous “camp” activities, including daily swim, sports, arts, and more, as well as academics, social skills groups and therapies, Harbor Haven has it all!
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HI-STEP® SUMMER SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM 2 Locations serving Central & South Jersey 732.873.1212 www.BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com histep@comcast.net Helping Improve Social-Skills Through Evidence-based Practices (HI-STEP), celebrating 21 years; 5-week ESY Program providing children (6-17) social-emotional learning, problem-solving skills, individualized attention, structured sports/recreational activities, creative arts, and positive peer interactions. Emphasizes fun, learning, skill-building, and generalization. Highly structured, ongoing supervision, small-group, and reinforcement. Parent feedback and strategies for generalization. STEPPING FORWARD COUNSELING CTR CAMP Chatham and Nutley 973.635.6550, Ages 0-21 steppingforwardcounselingcenter.com SFCC C.A.M.P - Clinically advanced multi-modality program, Therapeutic Sports and Social Skills for children and young adults ages 0-21 with mild to moderate learning, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. Enjoy activities: Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Swimming, Yoga, Drama, Academic Programs, Arts & Crafts, Camp Out, Color War, Field Trips, Kayaking/Sailing, Rock Climbing, all while learn skills and making friends that will last a life time. 3-1 ratio, led by Ph.D., LCSWs, teaching and other licensed professionals. Day & sleep away.
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SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES EDUCATION BANYAN SCHOOL –ELEMENTARY 12 Hollywood Avenue, Fairfield 973-439-1919 www.BanyanSchool.com Banyan Elementary School is a private, non-profit, New Jersey Department of Education Approved School for students (ages 6 to 14) with significant language-based learning disabilities. Over the past 26 years, our primary focus has been the development and reinforcement of the reading, language and communication skills necessary for academic success. Our faculty is trained in a variety of research-based, multisensory teaching techniques and strategies, including the Wilson Reading System®, Lindamood Bell® Programs, Multisensory Math®, and TouchMath®. With small classes, individualized attention, and integrated assistive technology, we are committed to establishing the foundation that students need for learning while fostering social and interpersonal skills. BANYAN SCHOOL •High School (9 – 12th Grade) •LIFE Academy (18 to 21 years) 471 Main St., Little Falls 973-785-1919 Wendy McNeill, Director Marguerite Freeman, Principal www.BanyanSchool.com Banyan High School is a private, non-profit, New Jersey Department of Education Approved School for students with significant language-based learning disabilities. Established in 2006, the High School program provides a structured curriculum with small classes that allow our faculty to focus on each student’s academic and social needs. The 9th – 12th grade curriculum continues to reinforce reading, language and communication skills, while preparing students for the next phase of their education and life. Our faculty is trained in a variety of research-based, multi-sensory teaching techniques and strategies, including the Wilson Reading System®, Lindamood Bell® Programs, and Multisensory Math®. The LIFE (Learning Independence. Fostering Empowerment.) Academy for 18-to-21-year old students emphasizes life and work skills in a supportive environment that builds confidence and success.
CRAIG SCHOOL 10 Tower Hill Road, Mountain Lakes 973-334-4375 www.craigschool.org The Craig School is an independent school that specializes in working with students with learning disabilities in grades 2 – 12, offering an academic program aligned with the NJ Standards. The program features proven, research-based learning strategies including multi-sensory approaches, assistive technology, and organizational skills. These tools allow students to build their academic foundations, increase their ability to be active and independent learners, and develop a sense of who they are as individuals and students. The Craig School offers a dual campus for 2-8 and 9-12 along with a Summer Program for students. CTC ACADEMY -18 months – 7 years Fair Lawn Campus 29-01 Berkshire Road, Fair Lawn 201-797-7440 www.ctcacademy.org info@ctcacademy.org CTC Academy is enhancing the lives of children and young adults with special needs, and their families, by providing an enriched educational, therapeutic and supportive environment. NJ State approved pre-school through early elementary program serves children ages 3 – 6 years. Additionally, the Fair Lawn Campus offers an Early Enrichment Program (EEP) designed to enhance and build upon Early Intervention services received in the home, ages 18 months through 3 years – and Mommy (or Daddy) & Me! (M.O.D.A.M.), designed to expand and enhance caregiver and child interactions while participating in engaging and fun activities for young children with special needs (12 months to 3 years of age) and their caregivers - Open Enrollment. CTC ACADEMY - 7–21 years Oakland Campus 125 Bauer Drive, Oakland 201-612-5677 www.ctcacademy.org|info@ctcacademy.org CTC Academy is enhancing the lives of children and young adults with special needs, and their families, by providing an enriched educational, therapeutic and supportive environment. NJ State approved 1st through 12th Grade, ages 7–18, and STEP Program, ages 18 – 21 years of age - serving children with special needs, including children who are medically fragile. Also available are support groups for families and siblings of children with special needs at both the Oakland and Fair Lawn Campuses.
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EDUCATION...continued THE DERON SCHOOL Montclair Campus: 130 Grove St., Montclair, 973-509-2777 Union Campus: 1140 Commerce Ave, Union, 973-206-0444 www.deronschool.org With campuses in Union, NJ and Montclair, NJ, The Deron School offers a state-approved private school program for students with multiple disabilities (MD), physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism and down syndrome. Since 1967, The Deron School has provided a nurturing environment, family culture, and personalized curriculum design and methods to optimize the experience and results of our students. As a private special education school located in both Union and Montclair NJ, we serve New Jersey students living in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties. Here, our students gain academic skills, as well as life skills. Our independent living and daily living skills curriculum, which we call our Bridge/Transition Program, provides students with practical learning as they prepare to leave our school at age 21, and enter a new phase in their lives. Our monthly open house tours enable home districts, child study teams, and parents alike to see our school programming and environment up close. The Deron School offers each student a customized curriculum, with the right combination of services, in the right frequency, to ensure they reach their greatest potential.
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HOLMSTEAD SCHOOL 14 Hope St., Ridgewood 201-447-1696 •www.holmstead.org An educational and therapeutic milieu, which emphasizes innovative and flexible education for bright adolescents who need to be challenged in order to improve their motivation and performance. A full-time clinical staff provides individual and group therapy as well as a parent support group. DBT, EMDR, and family therapy are available as well. Holmstead students between the ages of 13 and 18 in grades 8 through 12 have been unable to achieve successfully in traditional school settings. Typical Holmstead students may have struggles with: Anxiety*Depression*School Phobia*Learning Problems*Behavior-Management Issues*Risk-Taking Behaviors. Classification by the public school child study team precedes an on-site interview at our alternative school. KOHLER ACADEMY 1137 Globe Ave. Mountainside 908-518-0021 jkaufman@kohleracademynj.org www.KohlerAcademyNJ.org Formally known as The Arc Kohler School, Kohler Academy continues to work with students, districts and families to develop an individualized program to support the academic and therapeutic needs of our students. Kohler Academy serves students from age 3 through 21 with additional intensive programs for our older students.
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NORTH JERSEY ELKS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCY 1481 Main Ave, Clifton 973-772-2600 • www.njedda.org Special Education and Therapeutic Excellence for toddlers through High School. We teach students with multiple disabilities, therapeutic and medical needs. Free Toddler Support Program. Special Education for Pre-K through 12th grade. WESTLAKE SCHOOL 1571 Lambert’s Mill Road, Westfield 908-232-4181 www.ucesc.org/schools/westlake_school Westlake School is a public school program for students with multiple disabilities and autism spectrum disorders ranging from ages 7 to 21. We create connections between school and everyday life through hands on academics, vocational and transitional skills, social/emotional coping skills and behavioral intervention strategies. We aim to provide needed services in a barrier free setting which include all related services: Speech and Augmentative Communication, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Counseling.
HORSE-ASSISTED ACTIVITIES PONY POWER THERAPIES 1170 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah 201-934-1001 • www.ponypowernj.org Giving special needs and at-risk children and adults the opportunity to ride, care for and interact with horses in a farm setting.
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for all meetings; attending IEP and 504 meetings; negotiating resolution of programming and placement disputes; filing mediation and due process petitions; handling school disciplinary charges, hearings and appeals for students through college; providing guidance to college students regarding their rights under Section 504; providing special needs planning, including Special Needs Trusts and Guardianship Petitions; and assisting with applications for public benefits, including Social Security and state benefits. SCHENCK, PRICE, SMITH & KING, LLP 115 Century Road, Suite 100, Paramus 201-262-1600 • www.spsk.com Founded in 1912, Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP is a full-service law firm with offices in northern New Jersey. As one of NJ’s leading law firms, we are proud sponsors of the Step Up for the Arc of Bergen & Passaic Walks. Our attorneys are members of the Special Needs Alliance. We assist individuals with special needs and their families to find legal solutions and secure resources to provide lifetime care and peace of mind. As part of our services, we prepare Special Needs Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Guardianship applications, DDD and Medicaid applications. SUSSAN, GREENWALD & WESLER 609-409-3500 Main Office: 1249 South River Rd, Cranbury Monmouth/Ocean Office: 1161 Broad St, Shrewsbury Bergen Office: 140 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus info@sgwlawfirm.com • www.sgwlawfirm.com Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler is recognized as one of the leading special education law firms in New Jersey, having helped thousands of children receive access to appropriate educational services. We further provide a range of estate planning services to assist families in securing their child’s financial future. WARSHAW LAW FIRM Julie Warshaw, Esq. 266 King George Road, Warren 973-433-2121 jwarshaw@warshawlawfirm.com www.warshawlawfirm.com The Warshaw Law Firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of special needs children and their families focusing on Special Education Law, Guardianships, and Bullying.
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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR LIFE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM THE PHOENIX CENTER is an accredited, not-for-profit school serving the educational, behavioral and therapeutic needs of students ages five through 21 with autism, multiple disabilities, behavioral and intellectual disabilities. Our customized evidence-based programs—developed for each student—are anchored by a hands-on, real-life, community-based instruction model.
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MULTIPLE THERAPIES ABILITIES THERAPY NETWORK 700 Godwin Ave, Midland Park 201-447-0303 www.abilitiestherapynetwork.com A pediatric developmental therapy center with sensory gym, specializing in speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, feeding therapy, physical therapy and psychological services for all ages and abilities. Services: Evaluation, Individual & Group treatment, and Consultation. Specialty services: PROMPT, Augmentative Communication/AAC/PECS, Feeding/ Swallowing/”SOS FEEDING”, Articulation, Social Skills/ Pragmatics, Dysfluency/Stuttering, Floortime, Reading Instruction, Sensory Integration, SIPT, “Handwriting Without Tears”, “Astronaut Training”, “Therapeutic Listening”, Adapted Dance and Yoga. Also offers ‘Sense-sational’ Summer Camp. PERFORMANCE PEDIATRICS 142 Totowa Rd., Totowa 973-237-1975 156 Route 51 North, Lafayette 973-862-6377 www.performancepediatricsnj.com Performance Pediatrics specialize in working with children presenting with challenges associated with disorders of relating and communicating such as autism spectrum disorder, aspergers, sensory processing disorders (sensory integration disorders), regulatory dis26 Special Needs Guide
orders, dyspraxia, learning, behavioral and neurological disorders, gross/fine motor difficulties, visual perceptual/ spatial challenges, self-help, and motor-coordination difficulties. We strive to assure a positive, child-friendly, family-based center servicing Sussex, Morris, Warren, and Passaic counties in NJ. Performance Pediatrics provides school based services throughout NJ.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES KEAN STAGE SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES 1000 Morris Ave, Union (Kean University) 908-737-7469 • www.keanstage.com Kean University is committed to presenting performances that are all-inclusive, for both children and adults with various disabilities. All Kean Stage facilities are wheelchair-accessible. Large-print programs and publications are available in alternate formats with advance notice, as are sign-interpreted, audio-described and assisted listening devices. The sensory-friendly performances provide a comfortable setting for guests with autism spectrum disorder and other sensory, social and cognitive disabilities. Patrons are encouraged to get up and walk, jump, sing and dance; lights will be kept on, although dimmed, throughout the show. The sound levels will be consistent and at a lower volume and a quiet room will be available for those who become overwhelmed or need a break. Tickets can be purchased at the Kean Stage Box Office in Wilkins Theatre inside the campus of Kean University.
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SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES SPEECH AND LANGUAGE GOOD TALKING PEOPLE. LLC. 111 Galway Place, Suite 201, Teaneck 75 No. Maple Ave., Suite 101A, Ridgewood 201-837-8371, office@goodtalkingpeople www.goodtalkingpeople.com Good Talking People, LLC is a well-established private practice in Speech Language Pathology staffed with licensed and certified clinicians. For more than 25 years, GTP has been providing diagnostic and intervention services for toddlers, through adults with speech, language, learning, and social challenges. Services include: Speech Language Evaluations, focusing on all aspects of speech, language, and social skills, Individual Speech Language Therapy, Individual and Group Social Thinking Programs, for all ages to improve understanding of social situations, develop social thinking and teach effective strategies to facilitate appropriate social interactions. GTP offers cutting edge programs to increase literacy and treatment for executive functioning. Good Talking People, LLC has staff to provide treatment for Adults with neurological disorders. GTP is an approved agency by NJ State Dept of Education. GTP is an approved provider for DDD for Adults 21+. KIDS TALK THERAPY AT COMMUNICATION THERAPY CENTER JANET KREBS, M.S., C.C.C.-SLP 391 S. Maple Ave., Suite 2, Glen Rock 201-670-0707 • www.kids-talkCTC.com Social Skills Groups, Speech and Language Evaluations, Individual Speech and Language Therapy, Auditory/Language Processing and Reading Deficits, Stuttering Therapy, Voice Therapy, Auditory Therapy, Oro-motor Therapy, Individual Social Pragmatic Play therapy, Fast ForWord, The Listening Program, PROMPT, Floortime.
TUTORING EBL COACHING 50 East Palisade Ave, Englewood OR your home! 201-567-8988 • www.eblcoaching.com EBL Coaching specializes in one-on-one home and on-site tutoring for students in grades preK-12. They use research-based, multi-sensory methodologies that are individualized according to the needs of each student. Students are initially evaluated and then hand matched with one of EBL’s learning specialists. EBL also specializes in working with students who have learning disabilities and ADHD, including the Orton Gillingham method and other research-based techniques. 28 Special Needs Guide
HOW PARENTS CAN PREPARE FOR THEIR CHILD’S SPECIAL NEEDS CHECKLIST A report released by the US Census Bureau found that 2.8 million American families had reported raising two or more children with a disability. It’s important to plan early as well as plan with the important milestones in your child’s life. Here is a helpful checklist which can be used as a resource to help you can make informed decisions: Ages 0 - 3 __ Discuss local Early Intervention services with your pediatrician __ Learn as much as you can about child’s diagnosis __ Research and consult a financial advisor __ Determine adequate amount of life insurance in event of caregiver’s premature death __ Research special needs trust or will Ages 3 - 18 __ Research government assistance (SSI and Medicaid) __ Establish rapport with neighborhood community, school faculty, and civil services __ Review your financial situation: your special needs child, any other children, your own, etc. __ Designate legal guardian Ages 19 - 22 __ Work with school to learn of any residential or vocational opportunities __ Evaluate your child’s decision-making and determine if you need a guardianship for them __ Prepare your child to qualify for SSI or Medicaid __ Re-evaluate your special needs trust if necessary __ Budget for retirement and your child’s Contributed by The Simple Dollar https://www.thesimpledollar.com/how-to-plan-providefor-a-child-with-special-needs/
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WEBSITES THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES Pre K - College
IXL (Pre K - H.S) www.ixl.com Aligned with Common Core Standards, IXL Worldwide is a dynamic, immersive website offering adaptive learning. From Pre-K through senior year, IXL will provide fun exercises for mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. Children remain motivated by earning awards. Learning Ally (K - college) www.learningally.org For nearly 70 years, Learning Ally has been a leading nonprofit devoted to helping people with print disabilities, especially dyslexia. From kindergarten to college, learning disabled youth can access the website’s library of over 80,000 audiobooks with VOICEtext. Award-winning books, such as Little Red Riding Hood and Alice in Wonderland, are human narrated in clear voices to boost comprehension. Arcademic Skill Builders (K - 6th grade) www.arcademics.com Arcade + Academics = Fun Learning. Multiplayer educational games, math games, language arts games and more. Arcademic Skill Builders is an online educational video games hub that won an EdTech Magazine 2016 Cool Tool Award. Free, multi-player games are available for engaging students in tricky K-6 content from spelling, algebra, money, language arts to money and geography. Children with learning disabilities can compete for top scores while boosting their fact fluency. Plus, teachers or parents can access data tracking reports.
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FunBrain K - 8TH Grade www.funbrain.com A top site for online educational games for kids of all ages. (math, grammar, science, spelling, history). Children with learning disabilities in grades K-8 can watch lesson videos and practice their skills in attentiongrabbing games like Tic Tac Toe. Game directions are conveniently illustrated to assist struggling readers too. Do2Learn www.do2learn.com (K - college) Attracting over 11 million views monthly, Do2Learn is an unparalleled special needs resource website started in 1996 through a NIH Small Business Innovation Research grant. Learning disabled youth access thousands of free elementary-level worksheets for literacy, math, visual discrimination, behavior management, and more. There are also printable picture cards to promote functional communication in children with Autism. JobTips help older students with finding, getting and keeping a job. AdaptedMind (K-6th grade) www.adaptedmind.com Trusted by teachers in over 60% of school districts and more than 3MM parents, AdaptedMind was established by Stanford graduates for exercises that adapt to exceptional children’s needs. The curriculum is research-based, common core aligned and comprehensive with over 300K math problems and explanations. Discover hundreds of amusing reading and math activities with points, badges and cute monsters.
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SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES Storyline Online www.storylineonline.net Published by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Storyline Online is an excellent resource for children with learning disabilities like dyslexia. This website records free videos of narrators, and sometimes well-known actors like Eva Longoria, reading children’s books aloud. Students develop their literacy skills by following along with text as the literature comes alive. Keyboarding Practice Practice typing skills at home will help students become more efficient with the computer and will be beneficial in the school setting. Musical Mouse or Touch Screen helpkidzlearn.com/creative/mouse_movements.html Practice simple mouse or touch screen movements and be rewarded by color and a choice of sound effects or catchy music. Perfect for those struggling to use a mouse. This also works in conjunction with EnorMouse for anyone who has a visual impairment. Sensory World Freely available interactive website designed especially for adults with learning disabilities, set around a virtual house. Visit the kitchen and learn about Health and Safety, Nutrition and Hygiene. Go into the Music Room and create your own band or orchestra. Take a look at the sensory room and choose your own themes for the bubble tubes, glitter ball, star mat etc. A Money Manager will also help you keep track on your finances. WEBSITES FOR READING HELP Storyline Online www.storylineonline.net Published by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Storyline Online is an excellent resource for children with learning disabilities like dyslexia. This website records free videos of narrators, and sometimes well-known actors like Eva Longoria, reading children’s books aloud. Students develop their literacy skills by following along with text as the literature comes alive.
to teach important reading strategies like visualization and summarizing. Reading Rockets www.readingrockets.org Featured on PBS, Reading Rockets is a David M. Rubenstein Prize-winning website devoted to providing research-based activities that help struggling readers. There is an extensive library of lessons centered on fluency, oral language, phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, and other literacy skills. Children can also incite their passion for reading with themed booklists, such “Young Detectives.” Starfall Pre K - K www.starfall.com Starfall is a free educational website that teaches basic English reading and writing skills. Founded in 2002, the website teaches children how to read by using games and phonics. Young children diagnosed with learning disabilities will load fun activity lessons from letter recognition to reading full-length books. Letters and Sounds 1st - 8th Grade www.lettersandsounds.com Your young student can practice letter recognition, rhyme, letter sounds, and putting words together! WEBSITES FOR MATH HELP AAA Math (K - 8th Grade) www.aaamath.com Children diagnosed with dyscalculia will particularly benefit from AAA Math, a website filled with free, easy-to-understand K-8 inteactive mathematics lessons. Interactive pages help remove frustration from tough concepts like division, ratios, exponents, and graphing. Practice questions and fun games like Countdown give students’ instant feedback to prevent learning incorrect methods. WEBSITES FOR SCIENCE LEARNING
The Exploratorium Into the Book! www.exploratorium.edu www.reading.ecb.org Children with learning disabilities and a knack for sciA reading comprehension multimedia resource for ence will enjoy The Exploratorium, a website that brings elementary students. The Wisconsin Media Lab created the San Francisco museum to your desktop. Youth the Into the Book! website to provide engaging reading can scroll through 55 pages of educational videos to comprehension activities in English and Spanish. illustrate key topics like climate change, electricity, and Elementary children with learning disabilities will benefit human anatomy. from dissecting books, such as The Wolf Who Cried Boy and A Pirate’s Life. Short, 15-minute videos are included To advertise call 973-303-3027 or email advertise@njkidsonline.com 31
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AUTISM WEB RESOURCES Autism Hwy Lists autism related events and specialists; and fun games AutismNow News, information, events, local agency map AutismLearn Teaches autistic children how to learn with visually stimulating activities geared toward helping develop skills and fine motor control. Autism Society Hosts annual conferences and lobbies nationally for policies.
MULTIPLE DISABILITIES RESOURCES Disability Scoop Disabled Sports USA Easter Seals Parent to Parent USA Family Hope Center Family Resource Center on Disabilities Pacer Center
HEARING IMPAIRED / SPEECH DELAY Hearing Like Me An inclusive community that brings together parents whose children use American Sign Language and kids who communicate with assistive technology. Hearing Loss Association of America Speech Delay Offers tips to stimulate language development, a forum for Q&A. Closing The Gap Teaches people how to use assistive technology to change lives. Signing Time Video series to teach American Sign Language to toddlers. LEARNING DISABILITIES WEBSITES Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities National Center For Learning Disabilities
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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY Brainline: Guide covering information on how to help your child cope, develop, and rehabilitate after an injury. Center for Parent Information and Resources Traumatic Brain Injury Hub: Parent network Cerebra Foundation for Brain Injured Children: An international parent network The TBI Recovery Network: Provides practical advice, offering information and support. SPECIAL EDUCATION WEBSITES Center for Parent Information & Resources Council for Exceptional Children Federation for Children with Special Needs National Assoication of Parents with Children in Special Education (NAPCSE) US Department of Education DOWN SYNDROME WEBSITES Band of Angels Down Syndrome Research & Treatment Foundation Global Down Syndrome Foundation International Down Syndrome Coalition Enjoying the Small Things: Blog
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Spring/Summer 2020 Bucket list of Sensory Friendly Attractions................. Just as everyone, special needs families need numerous outlets to learn, explore and play. We’ve uncovered some of our favorite ideas on venues that have you in mind. These places offer judgement free experiences. Listed are other ideas that are on our recommended list. Please use your judgement since each individual child has specific accommodations that may or may not be offered. Please check out these wonderful venues and confirm event times and dates as there may be changes due to the CoronaVirus epidemic at the time of the printing of this Spring edition. Our goal is to identify places to add to your bucket list should you need ideas.
Sahara Sam’s Oasis Waterpark 1. SPLASH AROUND AT A WATERPARK AND CREATE YOUR OWN WATER FUN.
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Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor & Outdoor Waterpark - judgement free evening for individuals with special needs and their families. Zero entry, transfer lift into pool, modified lighting, reduced noise, relaxed dress code. Book your ticket and enjoy an evening out. Upcoming date: Fri, May 15, 2020 6-9PM. West Berlin, NJ 856.767.7580, saharasams.com Or splash around at area splash parks (see our list online). 2. VISIT A PLAY CENTER FOR GAMES AND THRILLS. Chuck E. Cheese supports children with Autism and special needs, offering a sensory-friendly experience on the first Sunday of every month at participating locations. Stores open two hours before normal opening time. Check for upcoming Sensory
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3. Visit animals at the zoo or go to a wildlife center. Most have sensory guide maps to accessible exhibits. Inquire about special programs and tours.
Six Flags has also been designated as a Certified Autism Center as of Spring 2020.
Popular zoos: Bergen County Van Saun Zoo, The Bronx Zoo, Cape May County Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Turtle Back Zoo.
5. EXPERIENCE THE PLANETARIUMS
Philadelphia Zoo offers KidZooU quiet spaces and naturalistic area with park benches.
The Raritan Valley College Planetarium featuring “The Sky Above”. Show about planets, moon, and constellation synced to music and laser lights. Doors are open, lights are dimmed, and audio is lowered. First Saturday of the month @ 5PM. 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 908.231.8805, raritanval.edu
Rizzo’s Wildlife World offers Special Needs group programs where you can feed, touch, and hold select animals. Flanders NJ, 973.586.0444, rizzoswildlife.com 4. GO TO A THEME PARK OR CENTER FOR SPECIAL EXPERIENCES, RIDES, AND SHOWS. Crayola Experience - discover the magic of color. Crayola’s premier, one-of-a-kind family attraction! Dozens of hands-on, creative activities and a full day of fun. We serve guests with special needs and is designed for everyone to enjoy. All attractions are ADA compliant. Easton, PA, 610.515.8000, crayolaexperience.com/ easton Storybook Land holds a Special Abilities night for Special Needs Families in the Fall. Sept 25, 2020, 4-7PM, a presold ticketed event. Inquire with Guest Services. Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 609.646.0103, storybookland.com Sesame Place is the first theme park designated as a Certified Autism Center. Extensive sensory guide of services, rides, & shows. Say Hello and take photos with Julia, a sweet 4-year old Muppet with Autism. Low sensory areas and low sensory parade viewing, 215.702-ELMO, Langhorne PA sesameplace.com Six Flags Great Adventure’s Attraction Access Program is designed to accommodate guests with disabilities or certain other qualifying impairments so you may participate in the enjoyment of the Parks. The safety and accessibility guide includes important information to assist in planning your visit.
Expand your universe. A Planetarium offers astronomy fun to see stars and planets.
6. VISIT AN AQUARIUM AND SEE MARINE LIFE. Pick a time, either early in the day or later in the evening, when crowds are less for a more relaxed experience. Adventure Aquarium has accessible viewing areas, sound reducing headphones, weighted blankets, shark shack tour, tactile maps, and sign language interpreters. Upcoming event: F.I.S.H. Night - Family Inclusive Hours May 3, 2020, 5:30PM8:30PM allows you to visit in a relaxed setting with minimal sensorial stimulation, 844.474.FISH, Camden, NJ, adventureaquarium.com Other tri-state aquariums: The Maritime Aquarium Norwalk CT, New York Aquarium, Long Island Aquarium 7. WATCH A SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIE Select AMC Theaters host sensory friendly films. Check website: amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films. Films shown on the 2nd and 4th Saturday (family friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. Low lighting, reduced sound, and guests can move about theater. AMC Clifton, AMC Hamilton Township, AMC Mountainside, AMC New Brunswick, AMC Palisades West Nyack, AMC Rockaway, AMC Toms River, AMC Wayne, AMC West Orange.
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Bucket List continued..... 8. VISIT A MUSEUM Museums are open and welcoming to all in general, and most have special needs accessibility and programs. You may find select days where the special needs community is made to feel extra welcomed. Liberty Science Center offers a sensory map to help in any family visit. Special Needs Days are an entire day of science learning tailored to special needs classes. Day includes live science presentations, activities, and theater shows. 201.253.1310, Jersey City, NJ. lsc.org The Franklin Institute offers Sensory Friendly Sundays. Exhibits modified for a comfortable environment for all. Special adapted exhibits throughout the museum 8AM-12:30PM - including Your Brain, The Giant Heart, Electricity, Changing Earth, Amazing Machine & Franklin Air Show. Free admission up to 6 guests will be available from 8:00-9:30am on a first-come, first-serve basis. Upcoming dates: June 14, 2020, Oct 4, 2020. Pre-register required. 215.448.1200, Philadelphia, PA, fi.edu The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers Discoveries Families Programs on select days. Take gallery tour plus do an art activity in studio, 212.650.2010, NYC. metmuseum.org Free but Reservations required for: Discoveries Mysterious Creatures for ages 5-17, Sun, Apr 19, 2020, 11AM-12:30PM Discoveries Mysterious Creatures for ages 18 & Older, Sun, Apr 19, 2020, 2PM-3:30PM Morris Museum Inquire about scheduled Early Access Days to enjoy the museum experience before the hustle and bustle of the day’s activities begins. Morristown. morrismuseum.org Access-ABILITY CABARET: Fri, Apr 17, 2020, 7:30PM. The theme this year is the importance of community, friendship, family and what it takes to go from “Me” to “Us.” Held in the Bickford Theatre within museum. The Museum of Natural History in NYC offers special needs Discovery Squad Tours for ages 5-14 on select Saturdays.
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Depending on child’s age, you will take a 40-minute paleontology tour or see dioramas of animals and ocean life, plants, and rocks. Check for upcoming dates. 212.769.5200, NYC, amnh.org Whitney Museum of American Art offers “Family Fun: For Families with Kids on the Autism Spectrum” - sensory-friendly guided tour and create a hands-on studio activity. Ages 6+, Sat, May 16, 2020, 9:30-11AM. Free but registration required, 212.570.3600, NYC, whitney.org Queens Museum through ArtAccess Autism Initiatives, offers Drop-in Family Art Workshops for children with special needs, diverse learners, and those on the autism spectrum. Led by art therapists. Third Sunday of each month. Free with museum admission, 718.592.9700, Flushing Meadows, NY queensmuseum.org/art-access NY Transit Museum offer family programs and discovery rooms. Underground museum in a decommissioned subway station. Brooklyn, NY, 718.694.1600 9. PLAY AT ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS. Also known as playgrounds for everyone, barrier free playgrounds or all access playgrounds. Challenger Place in Colts Neck Central Park of Morris County Jake’s Place in Cherry Hill Votee Park in Teaneck 10. JUMP AT AN INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK. Music will be dialed down and lights dimmed. Increased staff ratio. Bounce U Sensory Bounce (Paramus) are on Tuesdays 5-6PM, 6-7PM and Sundays 8:45AM. Look up the Inclusion Days @ Sky Zone Sky Zone Allendale - 201.574.1800, skyzone.com/allendale Sky Zone Mt Olive - 973.527.7000, skyzone.com/mountolive Sky Zone Pine Brook - May 7, 2020, 973.396.4001, skyzone.com/pinebrook Sky Zone Springfield - 973.671.5100, skyzone.com/springfield-nj
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11. ENJOY A SENSORY FRIENDLY OR AUTISM FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE. Kean Stage Offering sensory friendly shows for those with Autism and other special needs disabilities. 1000 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 908.737.7469, keanstage.com Llama, Llama Red Pajama Live!: Thurs, Apr 16, 2020, 10:30AM Baby Llama is ready for a bedtime story, a kiss goodnight, and a drink of water. But where’s Mama? Charlotte’s Web: Sun, May 3, 2020, 3PM Come early for fun lobby activities. Miss Nelson Has A Field Day: Thurs, May 7, 2020, 10:30AM Mayo Performing Arts Center Offers a family experience, sensory friendly relaxed performances with dimmed lights, lowered sound, and freedom to talk and walk about. Quiet room available. Morristown, NJ, 973.539.8008, mayoarts.org Llama, Llama Red Pajama - Live!: Sun, Apr 19, 2020, 4:30PM Relaxed performance. Paper Mill Playhouse For Autism friendly performances, rules are relaxed to accommodate individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. House lights are dimmed, sound lowered, kids can talk and leave seats, chill-out zone, meet your seat. Millburn, NJ, 973.376.4343, papermill.org Charlotte’s Web: Sun, June 14, 2020, 10AM, Ages 4+ Meet your open seat Fri, June 12th, 3-5PM. State Theatre New Jersey Sensory-friendly performances allow families with children on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities to enjoy live entertainment. Lighting and sound reduced, judgment free, break area with fidget toys, and volunteers to assist. New Brunswick, NJ, 732.246.7469, stnj.org
Charlotte Blake Alston: Sat, Apr 25, 12PM Clap, sing, and play a part in telling of African and African American tales. Joanie Leeds: Sat, May 16, 2020, 12PM Top kindie rocker singing high-energy interactive kids rock. Union County Performing Arts Center Sensory friendly events are 60 minutes, lights are on, sound volume is constant and lowered, children can talk, private area to relax, fidget and stress sensory toys, and Autism specialists on hand to help. Rahway, NJ, 732.499.8226, ucpac.org Jeff Boyer’s Bubble Trouble: Sun, May 3, 2020, 1PM 12. EXPERIENCE BROADWAY NYC Accessibility to popular Broadway shows. Autism friendly performances for children and adults with Autism, other sensitivity issues, and their families. Dimmed lights, sounds are lowered; audience may leave seats, break areas available, Autism specialists on hand. 212.912.9770, tdf.org Aladdin: Sun, May 3, 2020, 1PM Lincoln Center Kids These relaxed performances are adapted for neurodiverse audiences, including young people with autism and other disabilities. No restrictions around noise or movement. Clark Studio Theater, New York, NY, lincolncenter. org/kids Kish Kush: Sat, May 23, 2020, 2PM, Ages 5-11 New World Stages The Gazillion Bubble Show: Enjoy unique bubble artistry. Great for bubble lovers of all ages. Mind-blowing bubble magic, spectacular laser lighting effects, and soapy masterpieces. New York, NY, 212.239.6200, gazillionbubbleshow.com The New Victory Theater Lighting and sound adapted to accommodate sensory sensitivities. Autism specialists available for assistance. Check website for any upcoming shows. New York, NY, 646.223.3010, newvictory.org
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