named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Home-Based Services
Delivers ABA, speech, and occupational therapy in the home environment for children with developmental disabilities, tailored to family needs and schedules.
McCarton Center Bronx Early Intervention Program
Provides multidisciplinary evaluations and early intervention services including ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy for children under three with developmental delays or disabilities.
The Genius of Autism
An initiative that hosts events celebrating the talents of young people with autism through performances and exhibitions, aiming to shift public perception and highlight extraordinary potential.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Hosts The Genius of Autism events celebrating artistic talentOrganizes and hosts The Genius of Autism, a program that showcases the artistic and performance talents of young people with autism through global events, including the inaugural concert at Carnegie Hall featuring participants with autism alongside celebrities such as Alicia Keys and Deepak Chopra.
- Launches and supports adapted education and arts programsDeveloped and launched an Adapted Physical Education program and an Arts and Music program at the McCarton School, the latter taught by individuals with autism, to promote inclusive and tailored educational experiences.
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Neurological Disorder Research & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Conducts research on infant development and prevention of intellectual disabilityConducted national research studies on developmental complications in low birth weight infants, infant health and development, and strategies for preventing intellectual disability; includes leadership roles in clinical research units and long-term developmental programs.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Delivers integrated therapy services for children with developmental disabilitiesProvides on-site speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in a single location; includes group-based therapy sessions with one-to-one support to build communication, social, behavioral, motor, and daily living skills.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services 1 activity
- Offers home-based therapeutic services for children with developmental disabilitiesProvides home-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech therapy, and occupational therapy for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, supporting skill development in a familiar environment.
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Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 1 activity
- Operates a sensory gym to support therapeutic developmentMaintains and operates a sensory gym as part of its therapeutic programming to support motor, sensory, and developmental growth in children with developmental disabilities.
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Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
- Operates specialized schools for children with autism and speech/language delaysFounded and operates the McCarton School for children with autism, featuring a 1:1 student-to-teacher ratio and integrated therapies in every classroom, and the Children’s Academy, a K–12 day school with licensed speech pathologists in every classroom serving children with speech and language delays.
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Academic Medical Training Support 1 activity
- Provides academic teaching and clinical mentorship in pediatricsHas taught pediatrics for over 25 years and serves as Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, training future medical professionals in child development and related care.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Provides multidisciplinary evaluations for children with developmental delaysConducts comprehensive assessments of children's developmental functioning across adaptive, cognitive, communication, physical, and social-emotional domains using two professionals from different disciplines; includes evaluations for children under age 3 to determine eligibility for Early Intervention Programs.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Provides organizational support to Children's AcademySupported the launch and sustainability of the Children’s Academy by raising funds and awareness, assisting in building its Board of Directors, and managing marketing and partnership initiatives.
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Social Skills Development for Neurodiverse Youth 1 activity
- Provides social integration opportunities through peer programsFacilitates social learning by integrating children with developmental delays into daycare settings with typically developing peers and runs a peer buddy program that pairs students from the Children’s Academy with neurotypical peers from the Collegiate School.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Relocated and expanded the McCarton School facilityCompleted a capital campaign resulting in the relocation of the McCarton School to a newly renovated 30,000 square-foot facility in Chelsea, New York, to expand program capacity and services.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Authors scholarly publications in pediatric and developmental fieldsAuthored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics related to pediatrics and child development, contributing to academic knowledge in developmental disabilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$11.69M
Contributions & grants$482K4%
Program service revenue$11.19M96%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$12.92M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$10.22M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$17.47M
Cash$624K
Investments$0
Liabilities$17.79M
Net assets$-317K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
6 years on record · 2018–2023 · YoY revenue -1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| WHITNEY LOY | CEO | 40 | $208K |
| TREVOR WADLEIGH | CHEIF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $150K |
| CECELIA MCCARTON MD | FOUNDER | 40 | $127K |
| VIELKA REMIREZ | EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $126K |
| JACOB DAVIS | DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE | 40 | $123K |
| CHRIS MARCHANT | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $121K |
| SARA DAUM | CLINICAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $108K |
| VIVIANET DE LA CRUZ | TEACHER | 40 | $104K |
board members · 17
- ANATASIA MORYAKOVA — JUNIOR DIRECTOR
- DAVID ROBBINS — DIRECTOR
- DIONNE CRICK — JUNIOR DIRECTOR
- ELIAS EXUM — JUNIOR DIRECTOR
- GARY MAYERSON — DIRECTOR
- HANNAH REED MD — JUNIOR DIRECTOR
- J ERIC WISE — SECRETARY
- JOHN MARVIN — JUNIOR DIRECTOR
- JOHN MIZZI — DIRECTOR
- JOHN ROLLINS — TREASURER
- JONATHAN IZAK — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH GREENBAUM — DIRECTOR
- JULIE SEIDEL — JUNIOR DIRECTOR
- LEENA BHUTTA — DIRECTOR
- LINDSEY DERARIS — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW DIAZ — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW KING — JUNIOR DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine Partner — Professional affiliation through teaching and research roles.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Provided grant funding supporting Dr. McCarton’s work.
- Collegiate School Partner — Partnered with Children's Academy to launch a peer buddy program in 2016, pairing students from both schools.
- Early Intervention Program Government — Partners with the Early Intervention Program to conduct eligibility evaluations for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or diagnosed conditions.
- Early Intervention Program (EIP) Government — Provides early intervention services authorized by New York State and local counties; the organization works within this public program framework to deliver services to eligible infants and toddlers.
- McCarton Center Bronx Partner — Early intervention program offering therapeutic and educational services for toddlers with developmental disabilities, associated with the McCarton Foundation's initiatives.
- McCarton Center Manhattan Partner — Center providing assessment, diagnosis, and therapy using the McCarton Integrative Model, linked to the McCarton Foundation's mission.
- Pew Charitable Trusts Funder — Provided grant funding supporting Dr. McCarton’s work.
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding supporting Dr. McCarton’s work.
- Rose F. Kennedy Center for Research in Mental Retardation and Human Development Partner — Research collaboration and leadership role in clinical research unit.
- city and state officials Government — Collaborated with city and state officials to identify service needs and determine high-impact locations for intervention.
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.
- Family-Centered, Culturally Responsive Assessmentmethodology: family_centered_careBy actively involving families in evaluations and incorporating cultural beliefs and childrearing practices into assessments, the organization improves diagnostic accuracy and treatment relevance, because family and cultural context enhances understanding of the child's needs and increases engagement with recommended interventions.
- Individualized Integrative Methodologymethodology: integrative_methodologyBy combining individualized academic instruction with embedded therapeutic support in a low-ratio or one-to-one setting, the organization addresses developmental delays more effectively, because integrating therapy into daily learning leverages consistent, personalized relationships to reinforce skill development across domains.
- Integrated Multidisciplinary Care Modelmethodology: integrated_multidisciplinary_careBy delivering evaluations and multiple therapies under one roof through a collaborative team of specialists, the organization produces more holistic and effective treatment outcomes for children with developmental disabilities, because coordinated, interdisciplinary care reduces fragmentation and addresses interconnected developmental needs simultaneously.