Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Education and Services
Online Information
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New York State Early Intervention Program
The NYS Early Intervention Program for infanta and toddlers
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New York State Department Of Education
The NYS Department of Education: Info on IEPs, accessing services, how special education works
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Wisconsin Public Instruction
WPI provides information on addressing health care needs in educational settings.
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NYSED School List
NYSED displays a comprehensive list of schools devoted to various disabilities in New York State. Can be sorted by region or alphabetically.
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Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University provides information on education and interventions for children with deafness.
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Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks provides the following:
Local Resources
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Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (RRCASD)
The Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders provides community education and technical assistance to professionals, caregivers and individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder within our 17-county region within Central/Western New York State.
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Nazareth College
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Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute
The wellness and rehabilitation institute offers physical therapy, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, kids clubs, a language and literacy clinic, and music therapy. Services are provided by Nazareth students and low cost to families.
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Learning Disabilities Association
LDA – Life and Learning Services is a non-profit agency helping individuals with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and other developmental disabilities seek personal success in school, work, relationships, and independent living (585) 263-3323
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PERL -Parent Educator Resource Library
The Parent – Educator Resource Library connects families and educators with the information they need to help students. They provide a selection of books, videos, audiotapes, newsletters and articles for parents of students with disabilities, as well as general education information
Email: PERL@boces.monroe.edu
(585) 249-7065
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EnCompass
EnCompass Resources for Learning is a not-for-profit organization that provides innovative educational services to students who struggle to learn and to the families, schools and professionals that support them. These services are matched to each student's unique learning style in order to achieve success and enhance lifelong learning.
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University of Rochester's Community Consultation Program Provides evidence-based technical assistance and training to school teams and others who are working with children with disabilities and/or behavioral challenges. This is a program of the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
Books and Literature
Asperger Syndrome books for Parents
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Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success by Jennifer Stella. Asperger Syndrome and Your Child: A Parent’s Guide by Michael D. Powers, Psy.D, 2002, Harper Collins
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Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Social Skills Books
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Skillstreaming by Arnold P. Goldstein
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Social Skills Training For Children With Aspergers, High Functioning Autism, and Related Social Communication Disorders: A Manual For Practioners by Jed Baker, Ph.D. (2001)
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The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray (1994)
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Skillstreaming the Elementary School Child by Ellen McGinnis & Arnold Goldstein
Books for Schools
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Developing and Evaluating Educational Programs for Students with Autism by Caroline I. Magyar, Ph.D (2010)
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Supported Inclusion for School Age Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An evidence-based guide for practitioners by Tristram Smith, Ph.D