Special Needs Resources In and Around Rochester
Special Needs Resources In and Around Rochester
If there is a special needs resource that should be added to this list, please email us to let us know. Administrators of organizations can add themselves to the list; just see our how-to page to learn how to get added. It's free, of course. Thank you!
ASSET: Agency for Social Skills Education Training
Social skills groups for preschool and school-aged children, as well as young adults, are forming now at ASSET, at 500 Perinton Hills Office Park in Perinton. Groups are formed with careful consideration for individuals' needs. Group and individual sessions are available in a safe, nurturing environment. Contact us to discuss your specific concerns by calling 585-703-3614 or visit our web site at assetrochester.com.
Liberty Post Stars Preschool
Liberty POST’s STARS integrated preschool program is designed to enable all children to take full advantage of their educational and growth potential. Our STARS early childhood curriculum is aligned with research-based best practices, including NYS Early Learning Guidelines, to meet the social, cognitive, linguistic, emotional, cultural and physical needs of children and complement the Common Core Standards. The STARS approach is responsive to the individual needs of children with and without special needs.
STARS Preschool classes are offered from 9:00 – 11:30 AM and 1:00 - 3:30 PM, with very low student to teacher ratios, in three convenient locations:
150 Lettington Avenue, Rochester
119 Brockley Road, Irondequoit
1456 Ridge Road, Webster
AIMS - Adventures in Movement & Sensation
AIMS is a large, indoor play space filled with zip lines, ball pits, foam pits, climbing equipment, suspended toys, slides, an "ooey gooey room" and a "calming corner" designed to allow kids of all ages and abilities explore their senses and move their bodies. Play groups and birthday parties are offered, and AIMS partners with Kristen Klyczek Physical Therapy, PLLC to provide developmental classes and specialized sensory and motor therapeutic services if needed. Groups and classes run year round and can be scheduled to accommodate the needs of working parents.
AutismUp
AutismUp is the leading 501(c)3 autism advocacy organization in Rochester and the surrounding areas. Founded in 2004, by a small group of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, AutismUp has grown to include more than 1000 families and more than 300 professional members. Our mission is to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families, by expanding and enhancing opportunities to improve quality of life. We provide information, advocacy, parent and child support, classes, summer camps, and a lot more.
Rochester Childfirst Network
RCN (Accredited Preschool) has a vision that every child grows up safe and strong able to achieve his or her full potential. With experienced teachers and a cutting-edge curriculum, RCN nurtures and educates children through play. RCN’s inclusive and integrated programs include Infant,Toddler and Preschool programs (6 weeks – 4yrs.) including UPK, Special Education program from (Birth to age 5); a School-Age Wrap-Around program (Grades K-6); a Summer Camp (Grades K-6); Family Child Care program that offers training and special services to more than 200 home based child care providers with workshops on child development, health and safety along with NYS Licensing assistance and CACFP (food program) registration. Visit http://www.rcn4kids.org/ for more information or call us at (585) 473-2858 for a personal tour.
