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RIDGEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 555 Chestnut Street, Ridgefield, NJ 07657 201-943-2682 www. ridgefieldschools. com The Ridgefield Special Education programs provide a continuum of services from ages 3 to21 inapublic school setting for autistic, Asperger’ ssyndrome, pre-school disabled, multiply disabled, and behaviorally disabled students. We offer ample opportunities for inclusion with regular peers in academic and non-academic settings, transition / life skills on and off-site job placement opportunities. Our highly trained staff includes 2 BoardCertified BehaviorAnalysts, licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, Speech and Language Specialists, and Occupational / Physical Therapists.
THERAPEUTICNURSERY Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Taub Campus 411 EClintonAve., Tenafly NJ, 07670( 201) 408-1497 www. jccotp. org / tn The JCC Therapeutic Nursery is a unique program for bright preschool children with special needs. We serve children ages 2 – 5 years old that have language disorders, emotional disturbances( including selective mutism), learning disabilities, attention deficits, or high functioning autism. The program is a parent-child model and the curriculum is developmental and communication based. Speech-Language, Occupational and Play Therapy are offered. Also included are parent counseling and a weekly parent support group. Our intensive social skills curriculum prepares our students to participate successfully, as they become ready, in mainstreamsettingsatschool, athome, andinthe largercommunity. Students may enter the program anytime during the school year with director’ s approval. AToddler Socialization Mommy and Me group for 2-3 year old children is also available for children who are experiencing delays in language acquisition or socialization skills. Contact Lois Mendelson, PhD at( 201) 408-1497 or tn @ jccotp. org. estate planning, postsecondary educational options, and early intervention services. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Linda Wieseneck, Directorat201-343-6000x4067 / linwie @ bergen. org. Visit our website: http:// bcss. bergen. org for information and workshop schedules.
ILENE WEISS( 845) 267-6720 prizeteacher @ gmail. com Your partner in advocating for an appropriate education for your special needs child: CSE meeting & Annual Review representation; IEP development, placement, & review; Directmultisensoryinstructioninreading, literacy,& elementary school subjects; Tutoring.
STATEWIDE PARENT ADVOCACY NETWORK NewJerseyInclusiveChildCareProject 35 Halsey Street, 4th floor, Newark, NJ07102 800-654-7726 spanadvocacy. org / njiccp The New Jersey Inclusive Child Care Project provides local trainings, telephone assistance and on site consultation to licensed child care providers to include children with disabilities and special needs in child care, preschool and before / afterschool programs. We provide unique support services to early childhood programs participating inNew Jersey Quality Rating and Improvement System, Grow NJ Kids. If you need assistance, call us at 800-654-7726 ext. 108 or visit www. spanadvocacy. org / njiccp. >
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BERGEN COUNTY SPECIALSERVICES CAPE RESOURCE CENTER Paramus, NJ07652 201-343-6000 x4067 201-996-6973 fax http:// bcss. bergen. org linwie @ bergen. org The mission of the Bergen County Special Services CAPE Resource Center is to connectindividuals with disabilities and their families, as well as professionals in the field of disabilities, to accessible and appropriateservices, information, education, and resources. We offer workshops for parents and professionals on a range of topics including transition planning, positive behavior supports, mental health issues, learning disabilities, guardianship, special needs trusts and
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