RESOURCE INFORMATION FOR CSE PARENTS

RESOURCE BOOK FOR CSE PARENTS

RECOMMENDED READING LIST

General
“Your Struggling Child” by Robert F Newby, Ph.D.
“A Parents’ Guide to Special Education in NYC and the Metropolitan Area” by Laurie Dubos and Jana Fromer
“Healing The New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies
The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders” By Kenneth Bock, M.D. And Cameron Stauth
“Quirky Kids: Understanding and Helping Your Child Who Doesn't Fit In- When to Worry and When Not to Worry” by Perri Klass and Eileen Costello
“The Challenging Child “ by Stanley I. Greenspan, MD
“A Mind at a Time” by Mel Levine, MD
“Born on a Blue Day” by Daniel Tammet (a memoir by a man with Asperger’s syndrome who reflects back on his life and childhood)


Sensory Integration
"The Out of Sync Child" by Carol Stock Kranowitz
“Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder” by Lucy Jane Miller

Dyslexia
"Overcoming Dyslexia" Sally Shaywitz M.D. (the dyslexia "bible")
"The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child" Robert Frank Ph.D (resource pages in back with websites)
"The Mislabeled Child" Brock Eide M.D., Fenette Eide, M.D. (very practical suggestions, breaks down labels to address a child's specific strengths and weaknesses)
"How to Reach and Teach Children and Teens with Dyslexia" Cynthia Stowe M.Ed. (a workbook with exercises, great for teachers)

Auditory Processing
“When the Brain Can’t Hear: Unraveling the Mystery of Auditory Processing Disorder” by Teri James Bellis Ph.D
“Like Sound Through Water: A Mother’s Journey Through Auditory Processing Disorder” by Karen J. Foli and Edward M. Hallowell

ADD and ADHD

GT/LD, 2e and/or GT
“Guiding the Gifted Child- A Practical Source for Parents and Teachers” by James T. Webb PhD, Elizabeth A. Meckstroth MSW and Stephanie Tolan MA

Recommended Web Sites

www.kidshealth.org/kid

Assistive Technology & Software

Earobics software – multi-sensory reading intervention tool www.earobics.com


Local Professionals

Psychologists who provide private evaluations
Neuropsychological Evaluations
Dr. Robert Steiner 718-768-0003; 917-747-5666; 207 Berkeley Place
Dr. Wendy Tunick 718-237-2333; 26 Court St, Suite 512
Dr. Janine Pollack 718-237-2333; 26 Court St, Suite 512; drpollack@neuropsych-arts.org
Dr. Renee Badami 718-237-2333; 26 Court St, Suite 512
Dr. Denise Pietro 917-842-6521; 10 Plaza Street, #1D
Dr. Carlos Pietro 718-250-0297; 10 Plaza Street, #1D
Dr. Muriel Frischer 718-837-8310; 54 Montgomery Place
Dr. David Salsberg 212-263-6168; Rusk Institute/NYU in Manhattan
Dr. Amy Margolis 718-935-0400; 142 Joralemon Street

Pediatricians
Dr. Barry Price, Premiere Pediatrics, 718-369-8170; 263 7th Ave Suite 4H

Developmental Pediatricians

Speech Therapists
Park Slope Communication Center 718-768-3526; 258 6th Avenue
Jennifer Eigen 718-522-9727; 26 Court St, Suite 902; Jennifer_eigen@yahoo.com

Audiologists
Dr Donna Geffner 718-990-6480; Queens NY

Occupational Therapists
Loren Shlaes 347-276-0632
Mary Rusotti

Sensory Gyms
Dynamic Solutions Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy
532 Court Street
718- 254-0800

Spots
611 Broadway, Suite 908, Manhattan
212-473-0011 Paula McCreedy (Owner)
www.spotsot.com
Note: Spots has a smaller location at 26 Court St in Brooklyn, but sensory gym only in Manhattan

Physical Therapists
March Dolphin at Feldenkrais Center
374 5th Ave
718-499-5238

Support by Design (will do PT/OT evaluations)
143 Reade Street, Manhattan
212-964-9242

Vision Therapists
Gerald Wintrob 718-789-2020; 40 8th Avenue

Social Skills Groups
The Chat Room, Stacey Chisik 718-645-5300 x.245

Counseling Therapists
Rachel Malinowitzer, M.Ed. 718-403-0353; 115 Joralemon Street

Psychiatrists
Dr. Katherine Mobisson 718-935-6737; 26 Court Street

Allergist
Dr. Paul Erlich 212-685-4225; 35 E. 35th Street

Reading Tutors
Carole Rosen (Orton-Gillingham) 718-852-1380

Education Attorneys
Regina Skyer 212-532-9736
Neal Rosenberg 212-732-9450; 9 Murray St, Manhattan
Steven Goldman
Lauren Baum 212-644-4414 Email: LBaum@NYSpecialEdLaw.com
Melvin Hoffman 212-227-8338; melhoffman@nyspedaw.net

Advocacy Organizations
• NY Chapter of International Dyslexia Association

Frequently Asked Questions
• Who do I contact at The Children’s School if I suspect that my child needs an evaluation?
o Speak with the classroom teachers first. You should also speak with Ann Dolan who is the new to our SBST (School Based Support Team).
• Who do I contact at The Children’s School to inquire about my child’s triennial evaluation?
o You should contact Angie Engongoro who is the IEP Coordinator.
• What do I do if my child is not receiving his/her related services at The Children’s School?
o You should contact Angie Engongoro who is the IEP Coordinator.
• How do I get an RSA for my child, and who do I need to contact?
o You should contact Angie Engongoro who is the IEP Coordinator.

Classroom and/or At Home Strategies

Attention
• Behavior chart
• More frequent focusing “breaks”

Sensory Integration
• Fidget toys
• Seat cushions

Auditory Processing
• Providing written directions/check lists
• FM unit

Dyslexia
• Multi-sensory techniques
o Orton Gillingham teaching method
o Wilson teaching method
o Writing words in sand or shaving cream
o Sky writing

Equipment/Tools
Therapy Shoppe, Inc.
PO Box 8875
Grand Rapids MI 49518
Tel: (616) 696-7441
Online shopping: www.therapyshoppe.com/