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EDUCATION
The Atlas Foundation for Autism houses the Atlas School as well as speech, OT services, music, after-school classes, and weekend social skills groups! Atlas is different in its approach to working within modalities that address communication, emotional and social thinking, as well as behavior and self-esteem!

Meet the Director Amanda Friedman is the founder and executive director of the Atlas Foundation for Autism and a special education teacher with more than 18 years of experience. Amanda has worked with students ranging in age from 3–25 with an array of differences including autism, cognitive delays, emotional disturbances (PTSD, schizophrenia, oppositional defiance disorder), and other learning and developmental challenges. Amanda has been through certified trainings in ABA, TEACCH, BART, and multiple trainings in DIR/Floortime. She is proud to act as a liaison within the NY ASD and special education community.