Support & Resources for Children with Special Needs in Westchester County

Get the proper care for your child with special needs with these helpful resources in Westchester County. Find the perfect school or therapy program online.

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Anne Cunningham, Educational Advocate, (advocate4students.com) has been successfully supporting students for almost ten years in Westchester, Putnam, Orange Counties, parts of Connecticut, and Manhattan. She interacts on behalf of students with all disabilities or educational concerns. Anne can be reached at annec@advocate4students.com.  

CREATIVE WONDERS THERAPY CENTER - BOTH
470 Mamaroneck Ave., suite 204, White Plains
914-421-8270 ext. 1
101 South Bedford Road suite 404, Mt. Kisco
914-373-6823

Creative Wonders is a pediatric therapy center located in White Plains and Mt. Kisco. Seasoned occupational, physical, and speech therapists are trained in specialties including sensory integration, PROMPT, and therapeutic listening. Strict cleaning guidelines, therapists in masks, and Alen BreatheSmart 75i and 45i True HEPA Air Purifiers in both locations.

EASTER SEALS PROJECT EXPLORE
70 Columbus Ave., Valhalla
914-328-1578

We serve children with and without disabilities in inclusive, integrated, small classrooms. We offer high-quality full- and part-time programs, school year and year-round, for children ages 18 months to 5 years, from 8:30am-2:30pm. Vacation clubs during school breaks, and summer camp are available.

ELIZABETH SETON CHILDREN'S SCHOOL
317 North St., White Plains
914-597-4098
Email Jennifer Geskie, principal, jgeskie@setonchildrens.org

“Inspired Learning Creates Endless Possibilities.” Children’s Place Preschool works hand-in-hand with our SCIS program, offering an enriching education for children ages 3-5. Through play and focus on literacy, school readiness, and social relationships, we work to prepare every student for kindergarten. We offer flexible scheduling and private-pay tuition rates.

GLENHOLME SCHOOL (THE) — DEVEREUX ADVANCED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
81 Sabbaday Lane, Washington
860-868-7377

The Glenholme School is an independent, coeducational special needs boarding and day school for ages 10-21 in middle school, high school, postgraduate, and transitional living for career development. The comprehensive learning environment supports students with Asperger’s, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s, depression, anxiety, and learning differences.

GREEN CHIMNEYS - BOTH
400 Doansburg Road, Brewster
845-279-2995
33 Clearpool Road, Carmel
845-225-8226

Green Chimneys School is an accredited special education program for students kindergarten-12th who benefit from a highly structured and supportive setting. An enriched curriculum for individualized academic, behavioral, and emotional support features an innovative nature-based approach that integrates animal-assisted activities, horticulture, and outdoor exploration into therapeutic treatment and education programs.

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER - BOTH
1-800-CAN-LEARN
Eastchester, Scarsdale, Yorktown

Huntington is the premier tutoring and test prep provider, including SAT/ACT and state tests, for kindergarten to 12th grades. The company prides itself on personalized attention and proven results. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Tutoring is available in-center and online.

MAIN STREET PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
115 Main St., suite 302, Tuckahoe
914-633-4440
Email drpennydds@aol.com

Main Street Pediatric Dentistry's experienced staff has specialized training to work with special needs patients and those with disabilities. They focus on behavior management, working closely with the patient and their families to make the experience as comfortable as possible. Patients of all ages are welcome.

MLM ADVOCACY
914-308-0751

The mission of MLM Advocacy is to help families understand and access all the special education services that their child is entitled to. With expertise, compassion, and knowledge of educational law, Monica Mandell helps to navigate this process. The goal is to develop the framework for a master plan for academic success.

MONSTER MINI GOLF – YONKERS RIDGE HILL MALL
221 Market St. Unit 2950, second floor, Yonkers
914 346-5072
Email yonkers@monsterminigolf.com

Monster Mini Golf is an indoor fun, affordable, upbeat experience for special needs humans of all ages. Our 18 holes of monster-themed mini golf glow-in-the-dark experience is wheelchair accessible, climate controlled, with interactive team members. For more excitement we have an on-course DJ, arcade games, bowling, and private party rooms!

PIED PIPER PONY RIDES
914-763-6925
Email partygals@piedpiperponyrides.com

Everyone will love petting, feeding, and hugging all the animals and riding our beautiful pony! Special needs welcome! Private hour-long visits just for you under the tent by our historic barns. USDA-licensed and insured. Masks, hand washing, social distancing, and everything sanitized before you arrive.

PTS COACHING - CINDY GOLDRICH, ED.M., ADHD-CCSP
Serving New York and Nationwide,
Email Cindy@PTScoaching.com

Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, is a mental health professional, certified ADHD Coach, and teacher trainer. Founder of PTS Coaching, LLC, Cindy is a leading authority on parenting and teaching children with ADHD, Executive Function, and Learning Disabilities.She coaches parents, provides professional development for school districts, and trains professionals to become ADHD/EF Parent Coaches.

SENSORY STUDIO - IN-PERSON
1063 North Ave., New Rochelle
917-612-0426
Email sensorystudionr@gmail.com

The Sensory Studio is a newly renovated Pediatric Occupational Therapy practice in New Rochelle, focusing on in-person one-to-one therapy for children ages 3-12. The three OT's have more than 50 years of experience with children and specialize in sensory integration disorders, fine motor dexterity/coordination, and muscle strengthening. Strict COVID medical guidelines followed.

STEFFI NOSSEN SCHOOL OF DANCE
216 Central Park Ave., White Plains,
914-328-1900

We offer high quality, developmentally appropriate dance instruction and performance opportunities. Adaptive dance classes and camps for students of all abilities (wheelchair and stand up) are part of our preschool through pre-professional classes. Students have the opportunity to learn modern, ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, composition, and creative movement.

WESTCHESTER SCHOOL (THE)
45 Park Ave., Yonkers
914-376-4300
Email jremeny@westchesterschool.org

With the new addition of our North Salem Campus, the Westchester School provides educational and therapeutic services to more than 300 students from Long Island to Eldred, NY. The program provides Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Psychological Counseling in accordance with each student’s Individualized Education Plan.

WINSTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Various locations throughout the greater NYC area. ,
631-779-2400
Email liadmissions@winstonprep.edu

Winston Preparatory School is a network of six campuses offering students with learning differences a highly individualized and responsive education. Our unique model serves students through grade 12. Winston Online now allows students to learn from anywhere in the country. Visit instonprep.edu/apply-now to sign up for a virtual open house.