named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
ABA 1:1 Classroom Model
Provides individualized instruction using applied behavior analysis principles in a one-to-one setting to build academic, self-management, social, verbal behavior, and leisure skills.
ABA 2:1 Classroom Model
Offers a two-to-one teaching model for learners progressing academically and ready for increased participation in dyads and small groups with fading adult support.
Crossbridge Program
Designed to bridge the gap between highly restrictive 1:1 instruction and less restrictive academic settings, preparing students for mainstream classrooms.
Enrichment Programs
Includes adaptive physical education, music therapy, and licensed social work services to address developmental and emotional needs beyond academics.
Family Programs
Offers support and resources for families to understand their child's needs and become equal partners in the educational process.
Occupational Therapy
Supports students in participating in meaningful activities across school, home, and community environments through sensory integration and motor skill development.
Social Programs
Provides structured social skills groups, peer buddy programs, and inclusion opportunities to develop social interaction skills.
Speech & Language Therapy
Focuses on improving receptive, expressive, and pragmatic communication using verbal, augmentative, gestural, and body language modalities.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Special Education Support Services 4 activities
- Deliver speech-language therapy using multimodal communication approachesProvides individualized speech-language services to develop receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language skills using verbal, nonverbal, gestural, sign language, PECS, and high-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods, delivered in individual, dyad, group, classroom, and naturalistic settings including lunchtime with 1:1 or 2:1 support.
- Deliver transdisciplinary educational and behavioral programs for students with autism and developmental disabilitiesProvides a comprehensive, ungraded educational program for children and young adults ages 5 to 21 with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, using a research-based Transdisciplinary Behavioral Model® that integrates behavioral intervention, academic instruction, and therapeutic support across individual and group settings.
- Provide occupational therapy to support functional life and vocational skillsDelivers individual and group occupational therapy services to develop fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, visual perception, cognitive abilities, and functional life skills—including self-care, safety, assistive technology use, health, leisure, and vocational readiness—through direct sessions, co-treatment during classroom activities, and community-based interventions focused on real-world application.
- Run the Crossbridge Program for transitioning students to inclusive settingsImplements the Crossbridge Program to support students in transitioning from highly supported 1:1 instructional environments to less restrictive, traditional academic classrooms through structured inclusion opportunities and fading adult support.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Deliver integrated therapeutic and support servicesProvides licensed social work support, adaptive physical education, and music therapy to address emotional, developmental, and psychosocial needs of students and families, integrated within the educational environment to support holistic development.
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Social Skills Development for Neurodiverse Youth 1 activity
- Facilitate peer interaction and social skills developmentOffers structured social skills programming including weekly social skills groups, peer buddy pairings, Lunch Bunch, Art Smarts, and reverse inclusion initiatives to build joint attention, parallel and collaborative play, social interaction rules, and community integration skills among students with autism and their typically developing peers.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Implement community-based instruction for real-world skill applicationOperates a Transdisciplinary Community-Based Instruction Group that teaches community participation skills such as shopping, dining, public transportation, safety, emergency preparedness, and vocational exploration through 4- to 6-week cycles combining simulations and supervised community outings.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Offer family and caregiver support programsProvides behavioral parent education through workshops, individualized support sessions, clinical team meetings, home visits, and support groups; hosts sibling events and Grandparent’s Day with educational components to strengthen family engagement and effective interaction strategies.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services 1 activity
- Provide one-to-one and small-group instructional models with specialized staffingOperates individualized 1:1 classroom models and Two-to-One classrooms staffed by lead teachers and multiple ABA instructors to support academic, self-management, social, verbal behavior, and leisure skill development, with structured fading of support to promote independence and transition to less restrictive settings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$23.42M
Contributions & grants$781K3%
Program service revenue$22.39M96%
Investment income$253K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$22.18M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$17.17M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27.93M
Cash$626K
Investments$0
Liabilities$18.05M
Net assets$9.88M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +24.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS GELB | PRESIDENT | 40 | $497K |
| ABIGAIL S WEISS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $374K |
| PERRIE GELB | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $370K |
| JOSHUA GELB | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $340K |
| AMY DAVIES LACKEY | EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $254K |
| DANIEL BALLABON | LEGAL COUNSEL | 40 | $238K |
| PATRICIA PALOMA | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $182K |
| MINDY RUSSO | BOARD MEMBER | 40 | $158K |
| MARISA SAVARD | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION | 40 | $150K |
| JONATHAN APPEL | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $143K |
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Abby Weiss Partner — Chief Operating Officer of MCC, responsible for overseeing operations and supporting the delivery of care and educational services.
- Adaptive Physical Education Teachers Partner — Works alongside adaptive physical education teachers to enhance student skill acquisition and growth.
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Government — ASHA provides the Certificate of Clinical Competence required for speech-language pathologists at MCC.
- Crossbridge Partner — Collaborates on a reverse inclusion program for student peer interaction.
- Ellaine Day Partner — Development Coordinator at MCC, contact for community involvement and volunteering
- Ellaine Day Partner — Development Coordinator at MCC, point of contact for community involvement and volunteering
- Ellaine Day Partner — Development Coordinator at MCC, point of contact for volunteer and community involvement
- FDNY Partner — Collaborates with FDNY as part of community-based instruction for emergency preparedness and safety skills training.
- Hunter College Partner — Research and training partner institution collaborating with MCC.
- Loryn Richman Partner — Social Worker at MCC, contact for camp options and after-school activities
- Loryn Richman Partner — Social Worker at MCC, point of contact for camp options and after-school activities
- Loryn Richman Partner — Social Worker at MCC, provides information on camp and after-school programming for children
- NYPD Partner — Partners with NYPD for community-based safety and emergency preparedness instruction.
- New York University Partner — Research and training partner institution collaborating with MCC.
- Patricia Paloma Partner — Head of Admissions at MCC, contact for enrollment and program fit inquiries
- Patricia Paloma Partner — Head of Admissions at MCC, point of contact for enrollment inquiries
- Patricia Paloma Partner — Head of Admissions at MCC, responsible for guiding families on program fit
- Perrie Gelb Partner — Licensed and clinically certified speech pathologist who co-founded MCC in 2007 after identifying gaps in special education services in NYC public schools.
- Speech and Language Pathologists Partner — Collaborates with speech and language pathologists in transdisciplinary groups and co-treatment models to support integrated skill development.
- Teachers College Columbia University Partner — Research and training partner institution collaborating with MCC.
- Tom Gelb Partner — Attorney who co-founded MCC in 2007 with Perrie Gelb to address the lack of quality services for children with autism in New York City.
strategies · 4
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.
- Family-Partnered Education Modelmethodology: family_partnership_modelBy engaging families as equal partners in the educational process through training, communication, and collaborative planning, the organization reinforces student progress across environments because family involvement enhances skill generalization and long-term outcomes.
- Individualized, Data-Driven Instructionmethodology: aba_individualizationBy using applied behavior analysis to tailor instruction across academic, social, and self-management domains based on continuous data collection, the organization produces personalized learning trajectories because individualized programming increases skill acquisition and behavioral outcomes.
- Systematic Fading to Inclusionmethodology: systematic_fading_inclusionBy transitioning students from high-support (1:1 or 2:1) classroom models to group settings through criterion-based progression and incremental increases in demands, the organization promotes independence and inclusion because structured fading reduces dependency and builds readiness for less restrictive environments.
- Transdisciplinary ABA Modelmethodology: transdisciplinary_abaBy integrating applied behavior analysis, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and family input within a unified framework, the organization supports holistic student development and skill generalization across settings because interdisciplinary collaboration ensures consistent goal alignment and contextual reinforcement.