PICC Resources - Page 1
DISCLAIMER:
The providers and vendors listed on this website were recommended by one or more homeschool families in New York State. NYS LEAH does not make any representation as to their particular suitability in providing products or services and their inclusion on this website does not constitute an endorsement by NYS LEAH. NYS LEAH does not assume any liability whatsoever as a consequence of publicizing these providers and vendors. Parents should always interview a prospective provider or vendor to make sure that they will be able to meet the needs of the child and family.
For more resources, go to PICC Resources II, or refer to the Resource Index
PICC LEAH - Parents Instructing Challenged Children LEAH
piccleah@verizon.net
Phone: 1-631-473-8315
PICC LEAH is the special needs support chapter of NYS LEAH. Please call after 4pm weekdays.
NATHHAN - National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network
http://www.nathhan.org
nathanews@aol.com
Phone: 1-208-267-6246
National support group of homeschooled children with special needs.
CHASK - Christian Homes and Special Kids
http://www.chask.org
chaskinfo@aol.com
Phone: 1-800-266-9837
Helping families with an adverse prenatal diagnosis.
NYS LEAH - New York State Loving Education At Home
http://www.leah.org
NY State Christian homeschool support group comprised of over 3200 memebers and 120 chapters statewide.
Outside Educational Consultants and Tutoring Services
Child Diagnostics, Inc. - Dianne Craft
http://www.diannecraft.org
craft@ecentral.com
Phone: 1-303-680-5551
Christine Cacioppo Bertsch Educational Consultant
Phone: 1-631-244-5727
Helps students with special needs transition to colleges and universities.
Joyce Herzog Consulting
http://www.joyceherzog.com
joyceoffice@aol.com
Helps parents design a home educational program for their special needs children.
National Association for Child Development, Inc.
http://www.nacd.org
Phone: 1-801-621-8606
Neuro-developmental home educational and therapeutic programs.
Reach For The Stars Tutoring - Melanie Rasmussen
http://www.ReachForTheStarsTutoring.com
Phone: 1-631-642-7876
Tutoring and testing services for children with special needs. Nassau and Suffolk Counties ONLY!
Robert J. Bernstein Educational Services
http://www.autismspeech.com
RobEdu@aol.com
Phone: (914) 478-4868
Specializing in working with children on the autistic spectrum, Robert J. Berstein Educational Services provides educational consulting services, teacher training, individual consultations, and more.
Encompass Center - Dr. Ronald Schworm
http://encompassresources.org
Phone: 585-266-7277
Located in the Rochester Area. Commutable distance from areas in NYS LEAH Regions 5,7,and 8.
EnCompass Resources for Learning is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization that provides innovative educational services to learners who struggle to learn and to the families, schools and professionals that support them. These services are matched to each learner's unique learning style in order to achieve success and enhance lifelong learning.
Jeffery Educational Consulting
http://jefferyedu.educatorpages.com
jefferyedconsult@warwick.net
Phone: 845-651-6655
Located in Orange County, NY
Jeffery Educational Consulting
Suite 213 Florida Professional Building
62 North Main Street
Florida, NY 10921
Offering the following services:
-Academic Tutoring/Academic Counseling
-Development of Individualized Home Instruction Plans (IHIPs)
-Assistance with Quarterly Reports
-Educational Planning/Help with Applying to Schools
-Educational Advice
-Exam Prep Sessions: All Exams (End-of-year, SAT, ACT, etc.)
-Assistance with Narrative Assessments
-End-of-the-year testing (Assistance or Administration)
-New “Teach the Teacher” sessions. Call for explanation.
-Online resources/E-Mail assistance
Tutoring With Heart - NYS LEAH Region 7
smast@tutoringwithheart.com
Phone: 585-924-8860
Tutoring With Heart is a faith-based business; all of the tutors are Christians. Our goal is to provide tutoring services with excellence and integrity for all ages and multiple subject areas, and to be an encouragement and a blessing to the families with which we work. Tutoring With Heart is a mobile tutoring service that travels to where the students are, providing busy families with the convenience of receiving individualized tutoring services in the comfort of their own home. We serve Ontario and Monroe Counties as well as the Rochester area. BJU certified to administer the Iowa and Stanford Achievement Tests. A variety of tutors available from elementary and special education through high school. Please contact Tutoring With Heart for availability of tutors in your area.
HSLDA - Home School Legal Defense Association
http://www.hslda.org
Phone: 1-540-338-5600
P.O. Box 3000, Purcellville, VA 20134. The HSLDA Struggling Learner webpage provides a wealth of information for all parents homeschooling children with special needs.
Regina Brandow, Esq.
http://www.brandowlaw.com
rbrandow208@optonline.net
Phone: 1-631-675-2540
1344 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790 (NYC/Long Island Region Only)
Deborah Rebore, Esq.
Phone: 1-631-587-0938
500 BiCounty Boulevard, Suite 214N, Farmingdale, NY 11735 (NYC/Long Island Region Only)
Pamela Tucker, Esq.
Phone: 1-631-665-6635
65 Park Ave., Bay Shore, NY 11706 (NYC/Long Island Region Only)
Wasserman Steen, LLP
Phone: 1-631-758-3367
50 Medford Ave., Patchogue, NY 11772 (NYC/Long Island Region Only)
The Law Office of Patricia S. Phelan
http://www.phelanspecialedlaw.com
PSPESQ@aol.com
Phone: 845-398-FAPE (3273)
The Law Office of Patricia S. Phelan is dedicated exclusively to helping parents of children with special needs obtain appropriate educational services for their children.
She is a homeschool friendly attorney located in Rockland County, NY.
Patricia S. Phelan
The Law Office of Patricia S. Phelan
Post Office Box 182
Tappan, New York 10983
Courtney E. Boniface, Esq
Phone: 845-727-4000 Rockland; 212-864-6401 NYC
Cane, Boniface & Meyers specialize in special needs trusts, wills, and guardianships in the Rockland and NYC areas.
Raymond Falcon, Esq. - Falcon & Singer
rfalcon@falconsinger.com
Phone: 201-307-0074 x12
Falcon & Singer specialize in special needs trusts, wills, and guardianships in the Rockland, NY
Fran Panteleo, Esq-Walsh & Amicucci, LLP
fmp@walsh-amicucci.com
Phone: 914-251-1115
Walsh & Amicucci, LLP specialize in special needs trusts, wills, and guardianships in the Westchester County, NY area.
Law Offices of Brad H. Rosken, PLLC
http://www.specialedcounselor.com
brad@specialedcounselor.com
Phone: 1-631-379-9569
1772 East Jericho Tpke., Suite 2, Huntington, NY 11743 (NYC/Long Island Region Only)
Deborah Berger, Esq.
http://www.deborahberger.com
deborahberger@optimum.net
Phone: 1-631-630-6982
Office Address: 80 Orville Drive, Suite 100, Bohemia, NY 11716
Correspondence Address: 218 Main Street #107, East Setauket, NY 11733
Speech & Language Service Providers
East Meadow Hearing & Speech Center
http://www.thelisteninglab.com
SLFrancis@worldnet.att.net
Phone: 516-489-9327
East Meadow Hearing & Speech Center
576 Merrick Ave.
East Meadow, NY 11554
Located on Long Island, East Meadow Hearing & Speech Center provides the following services:
Audiological Evaluations
Auditory Processing Evaluations
Speech and Language Evaluations
Hearing Aids and Consultations
Infant hearing Screenings
Assistive Listening Devices
and many more...
Monica Lowy, MA CCC-SLP - Bodylink Speech Therapy
http://www.bodylinkspeechtherapy.com
mlowy@bodylinkspeechtherapy.com
Phone: 212-727-2282
New York City Area - Bodylink Speech Therapy, a comprehensive and innovative speech-language pathology practice specializing in the evaluation and treatment of a variety of speech and language issues. Please visit their website for a full description of their practice.
Regulatory and Informational Manual for Home Education in New York State
http://www.leah.org
This manual includes the NYS Homeschooling Policy, and extensive Question and Answer section, sample reporting documents, and everything else you need to know in order to begin homeschooling in New York State.
Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3-21 Manual
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov
Test Access & Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilites Manual
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov
Individual Evaluations and Eligibility Determinations for Students with Disabilities Manual
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov
Sample Individualized Education Program and Guidance Document Manual
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov
Transition Services
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/
VESIDSPE@mail.nysed.gov
The direct weblink to the VESID Transition website is:
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/transition/tranmain.htm
According to the VESID Transition web site, the reguidance document "Transition Services: A Planning and Implementation Guide, a guide to schools and families regarding how to implement transition planning and service requirements" is currently being updated. it is not yet available online. If you are in need of this document, please contact VESID directly or your local school district.
NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Dev
http://www.omr.state.ny.us
Phone: (866) 946-9733
The Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and its associated voluntary agencies offer many services to consumers and their families. Some of the services include: Crisis Intervention, Housing/ Individual Support Services, Employment Services, Counseling, Family Care, In-Home Services, Healthcare, and mnay more. Please visit the website and click on the "Services" for a complete listing.
Arise (Help for independent living)
http://www.ariseinc.org
Aurora of Central New York
http://www.human-services.org/
Serving people who are lind, deaf, visually impaired, and hard of hearing.
The Trust Partners - Natalie Baye
http://www.thetrustpartners.com
Phone: 1-631-421-7938
The Trust Patners will write up a complete "users manual" for your special needs child so that in the event another caregiver must step in, all your child's needs will be met.
Protection & Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PADD)
http://www.cqc.state.ny.us/advocacy/palist.htm#PADD
The Commission on Quality Care contracts with offices throughout the state to provide FREE legal services to individuals with developmental disabilities (there are similar programs for other types of disabilities). These offices all have a wealth of experience in special education advocacy. To find the PADD office in your area follow the weblink provided.
Learn Differently LLC
http://www.LearnDifferently.com
kathy@LearnDifferently.com
Kathy Kuhl of Learn Differently LLC offers parents advice and articles to help parents teach struggling learners at home. Her website has informative articles and information on how to apply for testing accommodations on college board exams. Kathy consults by telephone or in person, helping families who are homeschooling or considering homeschooling. She offers a free twenty minute phone consultation.
ADD Warehouse
http://www.addwarehouse.com
Future Horizons
http://www.FutureHorizons-autism.com
info@FutureHorizons-autism.com
Phone: 1-800-489-0727
Resources for autism spectrum disorders as well as other learning disabilities.
Gluten-Free Pantry
http://www.glutenfree.com
Phone: 1-800-291-8386
Kirkman Labs
http://www.kirkmanlabs.com
Phone: 1-800-245-8282
Nutritional supplements and information.
Life Extension Foundation
http://www.lifeextension.com
Phone: 1-800-544-4440
Membership includes monthly magazine and membership discounts on supplements and multi-media products.
Special Diets for Special Kids - Understanding and Implementing Special Diets to Aid in the Treatment of Autism and Related Developmental Disorders by Lisa Lewis, Ph.D.
http://www.fhautism.com/
info@FutureHorizons-autism.com
Phone: 1-800-489-0727
ISBN 1-885477-44-9
VNF Nutrition
Phone: 1-800-681-7099
Gluten Free Long Island
http://www.GlutenFreeLongIsland.com
A local place to come together for food reviews, new products, stores, tips, recipes, and blog.
Young Living Essential Oils
http://nyprecious.com
nyprecious@youngliving.org
Essential Oils for Good Health.
Homeschool Scheduling, Reporting, & Organization Resources
TG HomeSoft - Homeschool Tracker
http://www.homeschooltracker.com
The solution for all your homeschool record-keeping needs by TGHomeSoft. Download the "Basic" edition for free. The "Plus" edition includes many more features not included in the "Basic" edition. Please refer to the website for details. The Homeschool Tracker Plus Edition is the BEST homeschool reporting software available.
Managers of Their Homes (MOTH)
http://www.Titus2.com
Phone: 1-913-772-0392
A practical guide to daily scheduling for Christian Homeschool Families by Steve and Teri Maxwell.
Put Your Home In Order by Cheryl Carter
Written by Cheryl Carter. Jehonadah Communications, PO Box 712, Uniondale, NY 11553-0712
Squibb's (organizers, plan books, assignment books, etc.)
Phone: 1-800-722-0255
The IEP Individual Education Planning Manual for the Homeschool Handicapped Student
http://www.nathhan.com
Written by Jim and Debbie Mills. Available through NATHHAN.
EnableMart
http://www.enablemart.com
Phone: 1-888-640-1999
Communications Aids for Children and Adults
http://www.communicationaids.com
Enabling Devices (toys for special children)
http://www.enablingdevices.com
InfoGrip
http://www.infogrip.com
Phone: 1-805-652-0770
Key Technologies
http://www.gokeytech.com
Phone: 1-888-433-5303
Laureate Learning Systems
http://www.LaureateLearning.com
Phone: 1-800-562-6801
Software, touch screens, and adaptive computer equipment.
SpeedSkin Keyboard Covers
http://www.speedskin.com
Phone: 1-800-558-7601
Keyboard covers for touch typing. Foreign language conversion covers. Braille covers.
TFH USA
http://www.tfhusa.com
Adaptive toys
WizCom Technologies
http://www.wizcomtech.com
Phone: 1-888-777-0552
Reading pens, foreign language translation pens, and other scanning devices.
Physical and Occupational Therapy Resources
Achievement Products
http://www.Specialkidszone.com
Phone: 1-800-373-4699
Abilitations
http://www.abilitations.com
Phone: 1-800-850-8602
Pocket Full of Therapy
http://www.pfot.com
Phone: 1-800-736-8124
Handwriting Without Tears
http://www.hwtears.com
The best handwriting curriculum available written by occupational therapist Jan Olsen, OTR. A fantastic writing program for children with fine motor challenges.
OT Mom Learning Activities
http://www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com
If your child has any fine motor, coordination, or sloppy handwriting issues, you definitely should stop by this website! There are activities that you can incorporate into your school day and home program. Activities include: Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Coordination, and Midline Crossing. The site also has information on hand dominance, sensory processing, and pencil grasp.
Integrations Sensory Solutions
http://www.integrationscatalog.com
Phone: 1-800-845-1535
O/T, P/T, Speech & Language, Special Needs
Sensory University
http://www.sensoryuniversity.com
The Sensory "U" is owned by a group of independent investors, and operated by Peach State Pediatric Therapy Inc. They offer many products geared towards the everyday cardiovascular, gross motor, sensory, and strength development of all children.
Dr. Theresa Rua
http://www.kidzvision.com
Visual therapy exercises you can do at home.
National Federal for the Blind
http://www.nfb.org
Resources for the blind and individuals with visual impairments.
Vision Therapy at HOME with Eye Can Learn
http://www.eyecanlearn.com/index.htm#Peripheral%20Awareness
Eye Can Learn provides eye exercises for better visual health, and helps you improve your visual information processing skills. There are FREE exercises on the website are for perception, tracking, focusing, and eye teaming!
Children’s Vision Information Network
http://www.childrensvision.com/reading.htm
This website contains great information about non-acuity vision problems that shows what kids with these types of issues see when trying to read. There is a common symptoms checklist, information about vision & reading, vision & dyslexia, and vision & ADD/ADHD, crossed and wandering eyes, lazy eye, and vision therapy.
Auditory & Visual Sequential Processing
Advanced Brain Technologies
http://www.abt.com
info@advancedbrain.com
BrainBuilder Software, The Listening Program, Sound Health
Simply Smarter Software
http://www.nacd.org
Simply Smarter Software by The National Association for Child Development, Inc.
Natural Learning Concepts
http://www.nlconcepts.com
info@nlconcepts.com
Phone: 1-800-823-3430
Natural Learning Concepts carries materials that are designed for the success of children with Asperger's, Autism, PDD-NOS, ADHD, and Speech & Language delays. They have discounts and specials on-line. The quality of their materials is outstanding. Products cover: Basic & Abstract Concepts, Learning the Basics, Conversation Starters, Social Emotional, Emotions & Interaction, Questions & Answers, Shoelaces, Timers, Software, Independence & Appropriate Responses, Social Stories, Learn to Talk About Series, Video Role Modeling and DVD's, various books on behvaior control, self-help skills, social skills, etc.
Super Star Speech - Speech Therapy Made Simple!
http://www.superstarspeech.com/
debbie@superstarspeech.com
This site has wonderful developmental checklists for speech & language development and articulation sounds. It also has some tips for teaching the Th, K and G sounds and has some free downloadable games. Super Star Speech materials have been designed by a speech-language-pathologist to assist parents in helping their children achieve developmentally appropriate speech and to provide some of the necessary resources to do speech therapy at home. The focus of the website and materials is on speech ARTICULATION.
Cognitive Concepts, Inc.
http://www.earobics.com
Phone: 1-888-328-8188
Earobics Home Version software - Listening and phonological awareness.
Communications Aids for Children and Adults
http://www.communicationaids.com
Great Ideas For Teaching
http://www.greatideasforteaching.com
Phone: 1-800-839-8339
Integrations Sensory Solutions
http://www.integrationscatalog.com
Phone: 1-800-845-1535
O/T, P/T, Speech & Language, Special Needs
Imaginart
http://www.imaginartonline.com
Phone: 1-800-828-1376
Speech & language picture flash cards.
Kay-Pentax Sona-Speech II
http://www.kayelemetrics.com
Phone: 1-800-289-5297
This software is for use with a child who is minimally verbal as well as for children with pitch, prosody, and inflection challenges.
Laureate Learning Systems
http://www.LaureateLearning.com
Phone: 1-800-562-6801
Speech & language software
LinguiSystems
http://www.linguisystems.com
Phone: 1-800-776-4332
National Association for Child Development, Inc.
http://www.nacd.org
Sign Enhancers
http://www.americansignlanguageproductions.com
Sign language resources
Super Duper Publications
http://www.superduperinc.com
Phone: 1-800-277-9737
Talk Tools - Innovative Therapists International
http://www.talktools.net
Phone: 1-888-529-2879
Oral motor speech & language therapy tools. Horns and Straws programs!
WizCom Technologies
http://www.wizcomtech.com
Phone: 1-888-777-0552
Reading pens, foreign language translation pens, and other scanning devices.
The Stuttering Foundation of America
http://www.stutteringhelp.org
info@stutteringhelp.org
Phone: (800) 992-9392
If you have a child who has any degree if stuttering problem, please visit The Stuttering Foundation of America (SFA) at http://www.stutteringhelp.org. SFA provides free online resources, services and support to those who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering.
They are the first and the largest nonprofit charitable organization in the world working toward the prevention and improved treatment of stuttering, reaching over a million people annually.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America
http://www.apraxia-kids.org
via webform on website
Phone: 412-343-7102
The national nonprofit organization representing the needs and interests of children and families affected by apraxia.
Children with Special Needs – Run by Parents for Parents
http://www.childrenwithspecialneeds.com/index.php/downloads.html
This site has FREE downloadable and printable PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) symbols by Mayer Johnson for actions, animals, body parts, food, feelings, colors, grooming, holidays, toys, photo actions, photo animals, photo clothing, and photo foods. This site also has a ton of information on augmentative communication and special needs.
ARK Therapeutic Services, Inc.
http://www.ARKTherapeutic.com/
info@arktherapeutic.com
Phone: 803-438-9779
ARK Therapeutic Services, Inc. carries a variety of oral motor, feeding, fine motor, respiratory, and sensory products as well as a variety professional publications (books, CDs, and DVDs). The website also features an "Ask a Therapist" section that gives you the ability to direct questions to ARK's resident speech therapist.
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