Submitted by Anna Fader on Fri, 07/05/2013 - 4:05pm Resources for NYC Children with Special NeedsFinding the right resources can be overwhelming for any New York City family, but it can be especially challenging for parents of children with special needs. We hope our Special Needs Guide makes your life a little easier by helping you navigate what's out there. Our special needs posts—many written by local moms who have children on the autism spectrum, or with ADHD or sensory issues—include info on playgroups, programs, camps and sensory gyms, plus awesome apps and toy stores that cater to children with challenges. For additional information for NYC families with special needs, we recommend checking out A Parent's Guide to Special Education in New York City and the Metropolitan Area. Special Needs Listings Photo via Bigstock. Category: Special NeedsArea/Neighborhood: New York City Special Needs Organizations & ResourcesYAI NYC: Autism and Other Special Needs Services for Families Child Mind Institute: Important Mental Health Info for KidsAHRC New York City: Assistance for Families with Special Needs Advocates for Children of New York: School Assistance for Families Don't Miss Out: Resources for Children with Special Needs (RCSN)The Friendship Circle: Socializing NYC Kids with Special Needs Cool Special Needs Programs, Play Spaces & ClassesAutism-Friendly Museum Hours and Cultural Programs in NYC NYC Summer Camps for Kids with Special Needs Extreme Kids & Crew: Drop-in Sensory Play Space in BrooklynBrooklyn Children's Museum Opens Sensory RoomInclusive Services at BPL: Free Special Needs Program at the LibrarySpecial Needs Art Classes for NYC Kids Special Needs Music Classes for NYC Kids Special Needs Dance Classes for NYC KidsNYC Playgrounds for Children with Special NeedsSpecial Needs Programs and Classes for New York City KidsBack to School Resources for Special Needs FamiliesIndividualized Education Plans for NYC Kids with Special Needs: One Mom's Insights into Getting an IEPNYC Special Needs Playgroups and Ways to Help Special Needs Kids SocializeSpecial Needs Museum Programs for NYC KidsNYC Sports Programs for Kids with Special Needs5 Special Needs-Friendly Amusement Parks Near NYCAdaptive Water Sports for NYC Kids with Special Needs: Swimming, Boating, Water-skiing & MoreSpecial Needs-Friendly Ski Resorts Near NYC: Adaptive Winter Sports Programs for Kids of Different Abilities Helpful Sites, Apps & ToysNYC Toy Stores for Special Needs ChildrenAwesome Apps for Kids with Special Needs20 Classic Educational OT Toys To Help Children Prepare for School Sensory Friendly99 Sensory Activities For Any Child9 Sensory Gyms for Children's Physical Therapy in ManhattanSensory Gyms in Brooklyn: 8 Spots for Children's Physical Therapy Sensory Savvy Snacks Help Kids Do Better in SchoolSensory-Friendly Movie Screenings for NYC Kids Make Facing Challenges Fun for Kids with a Challenge-a-Day Project
