Author: Eve Tedeschi

Liberty Science Center

Liberty Science Center

Posted by | Mar 20, 2017 | |

One extra cold recent Saturday we had no plans and decided to take a short car ride to Jersey City to visit the Liberty Science Center.  It was about a thirty minute drive from midtown East and very easy to find. We had no expectations and were pleasantly surprised to find that it was a nice and different way to spend a couple of hours out of the house, but still inside away from the freezing temperatures.  Basic ticket prices were $21.75 per adult and $17.75 for children ages 2-12, which is pretty in-line with most other museums, etc....

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EI to CPSE

EI to CPSE

Posted by | Mar 10, 2017 | , , |

Transitioning from Early Intervention (EI) to CPSE, to put it nicely, is a process.  EI is run by the NYC Board of Health, whereas CPSE is run by the NYC Department of Education (DOE).  With this comes several differences: There is no Service Coordinator provided…YOU are now the Service Coordinator They (DOE) advocate more strongly for Center-based programs rather than services in the home They do not believe in “methodologies,” (i.e.: ABA, Prompt Therapy); therefore, they will not include on an IEP Typically, mandates are much lower than what is given in EI, since therapies (Speech/OT/PT) need to happen...

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Sensory Gyms

Sensory Gyms

Posted by | Mar 8, 2017 | , , , |

Dubbers was approved for Physical Therapy at 9 months and then Occupational Therapy about 6 months later, thru Early Intervention.  He received these services for some time in our home; however, I eventually realized these sessions may be more effective in a different environment.  It was my EI Service Coordinator who introduced me to the term, Sensory Gym, and agreed it could be more suitable depending on the child and his/her particular therapy goals.  I also found it to be nice to give Dubbers a change in scenery, as he was basically stuck in our apartment all day between...

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Special Needs Lingo

Special Needs Lingo

Posted by | Mar 8, 2017 | |

One thing I quickly realized once I began taking Dubbers to his initial Dr. appointments is how many new words, phrases and acronyms there were associated with special needs or even when dealing with a “delay”.  I thought it may be helpful to list some of the initial and most common terms that you may hear or come across. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – the process of systematically applying interventions based upon the principles of learning theory to improve socially significant behaviors to a meaningful degree, and to demonstrate that the interventions employed are responsible for the improvement in behavior. Augmentative and...

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Developmental Pediatricians

Developmental Pediatricians

Posted by | Mar 3, 2017 | |

One of the most frequently asked questions I read or hear is in regards to finding a Developmental Pediatrician in the city.  I figured why not compose a list for easy reference.  Included are names, hospital affiliations and whether insurance is accepted or not.  I hope this is helpful! Weill Cornell @ 505 East 70th Street, Helmsley Tower, 3rd Floor, (646)962-4303 Website Dr. Jennifer Cross Dr. Elizabeth Poole NYU @ 317 East 34th Street, Suite 902, (212) 263-7455 Website Dr. Karen Hopkins *does not take insurance Mount Sinai @1468 Madison Avenue, (212) 241-6710 Website Dr. Caroline Martinez *currently not taking new...

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