Our Upcoming Events

Join us on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, when Ashley Stahl, MSEd, from Bridge Kids of New York, LLC presents information and answer your questions concerning toilet training – an issue that is a challenge for many families of children and young people on the autism spectrum. For neurotypical children, toileting issues are usually resolved at […]

Join us on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, for an important presentation on tax and financial issues relevant to parents of children with special needs, presented by Adnan Shamsi, a Consultant, Coach and Business Advisor, and the father of a child on the autism spectrum. Rebecca School 40 East 30th At. 5th Floor NYC, NY (Between […]

Parents of children with special needs often wonder what life will be like for their children as they transition to adulthood. NAA NYM is excited to bring parents a unique opportunity to learn from young adults with ASD. Our Roadmap Series concludes with a panel of young adults representing the spectrum to answer your questions. […]

NAA NYM is excited to bring you this important segment of our Roadmap to Adulthood series presents an overview of the planning process for a residential placement. Topics include: a background of the current regulatory landscape that is driving restrictions and innovation, a discussion of the considerations in making a decision and the decision process itself. Please join us to hear the current issues and share your knowledge regarding this challenging topic.

Join us for the January 2016 Meetings of our Manhattan and Queens Monthly Evening Support Groups for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs Now TWO Support Groups Every Month! Queens Support Group moderated by Lauren Tobing-Puente, PhD Wednesday, January 6, 2016 7:15pm-8:45pm at 38-50 Bell Blvd, Suite A Bayside, NY 11361 **The entrance […]

Susan Yellin, Esq. is joining us to help families understand more about post-high school options for their ASD learners. Now more than ever there are many options available to students with special needs interested in pursuing educational opportunities past beyond high school. But with that choice comes uncertainty and concern about both academics and personal challenges in a new environment. As high school ends, parents and students with special needs are often confused about college or other post-secondary options that may be available. Figuring out which programs exist and which may be appropriate, what is needed to apply for and to be accepted into programs and what accommodations may be needed, appropriate and available is challenging for families. NAA NYM is excited to present an expert who can provide information to families as they assess what environment might be appropriate for their post-high school learner as the student works to gain skills and tools they need in their adult life.

The December meeting of the Queens-Based NAA NYM support group will be held on December 9, 2015.

Lauren Tobing-Puente, Ph.D., the group moderator, is a licensed psychologist and has extensive experience working with children with ASD and their families in school-based settings and private practice and has moderated a support group for NAA NYM since Fall 2009.

Join NAA NYM on Thursday, December 3, 2015 for a special workshop – just in time for the holidays. NAA NYM is excited to bring to families a team of experts from ENJOY to help parents and caregivers in a hands-on workshop problem solves ways to make, phones, tablets and similar mobile devices more accessible to their loved ones with special needs.

Please note the October 2015 Parent Support Group Will Not be Meeting but read below for important information about our support groups and a message from Dr. Lauren Tobing-Puente! Dear Families: For many years, Dr. Lauren Tobing-Puente has moderated our Manhattan Support Group. She has been an invaluable resource to our families and we cannot […]