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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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