named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Homework Assistance & Tutoring
Academic support program to strengthen school performance for sensory-sensitive children, integrated within the sensory-friendly environment
Meltdown Education for Parents
Educational resource and guidance for families on distinguishing meltdowns from tantrums and responding appropriately to support nervous system regulation
Sensory Island Center
A sensory-focused center offering quiet zones, tactile play areas, swings, climbing walls, and OT-inspired equipment for neurodivergent children to regulate and develop motor and social skills
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 3 activities
- Distributing sensory equipment and educational resourcesProvides sensory tools and materials to support children with special needs and their families, along with blog-based practical guidance on sensory play, emotional regulation, and daily routines.
- Offering inclusive sensory play and recreational programmingProvides structured, joyful sensory play sessions and recreational activities staffed by trained personnel to promote social connection, skill development, and emotional well-being for neurodivergent children.
- Operating a sensory-friendly center for neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive childrenOperates a sensory-focused center in Deer Park, Long Island, designed to reduce sensory overload and support nervous system regulation through calming environments, predictable layouts, and designated sensory zones for safe play and exploration.
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Special Education Support Services 2 activities
- Providing academic support for neurodivergent childrenOffers homework assistance and tutoring to strengthen academic performance and learning engagement for neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive children.
- Providing therapeutic services for neurodivergent childrenDelivers occupational, speech, and physical therapy to support motor skills, communication, language development, mobility, and sensory integration in neurodivergent children, with services offered on-site at Sensory Island.
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
- Offering subsidized and scholarship-funded programsProvides financial access to therapy sessions, sensory play days, and family support programs through donor-funded subsidies and scholarships.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Supporting parents and caregivers of neurodivergent childrenOffers support groups, educational workshops, caregiver retreats, one-on-one guidance, and community circles to provide emotional relief, resources, and peer connection for families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$209K
Contributions & grants$209K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$229K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$207K
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$207K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
1 years on record · 2023–2023
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Long Island families Partner — Collaborates with families of neurodivergent children to build supportive community programming.
- Pediatricians Partner — Collaborates with pediatricians to provide coordinated support for neurodivergent children.
- Sensory Island Network — TOBY ONUBOGU FOUNDATION INC operates under the name Sensory Island, indicating an organizational identity or programmatic brand.
- Sensory Island Partner — Program operated by the Toby Onubogu Foundation Inc. providing therapeutic support for neurodivergent children and families.
- Special education programs Partner — Partners with special education programs to create wraparound support for children.
- Tanger Outlets Partner — Host location for the Sensory Island space opening in Spring 2026.
- Tanger Outlets Partner — Hosts Sensory Island at its Deer Park, NY location, providing physical space for the sensory-friendly center.
- Therapists and ABA providers Partner — Collaborates with therapists and ABA providers to support children across New York City.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Lived-Experience-Informed, Family-Centered Caremethodology: lived_experience_informed_careBy combining professional expertise with lived experience and centering family input, we create more responsive and effective support for neurodivergent children, because care grounded in real-world experience increases relevance, trust, and sustainability.
- Play-Based Therapeutic Engagementmethodology: play_based_therapyBy integrating joyful, child-led play with therapeutic goals, we foster skill development and healing in neurodivergent children, because play naturally supports engagement, reduces resistance, and strengthens emotional bonds.
- Regulation-First Approachmethodology: regulation_firstBy prioritizing nervous system regulation through sensory play and proactive techniques, we enable engagement, learning, and emotional stability in neurodivergent children, because a regulated nervous system is a prerequisite for higher-level functioning and social connection.