named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Program
Evidence-based academic instruction tailored to individual learning styles, incorporating verbal behavior methods to teach communication and language
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
Uses behavioral principles to improve socially significant behaviors; includes individualized goals and supervision by BCBAs
Community Skills Training
Teaches generalization of therapy skills to real-world environments and community settings
Music Therapy
Therapeutic use of music to support developmental goals; integrated within the broader treatment model
Occupational Therapy
Interventions to promote wellness, independence, and quality of life; emphasizes sensory integration and daily living skills
Play and Leisure Skills
Develops interests and abilities for relaxation, enjoyment, and socialization through structured play activities
Speech and Language Therapy
Focuses on communication development using evidence-based practices; supervised by certified speech-language pathologists
Vocational Preparation
Identifies independent task strengths and vocational interests in upper-school students to support future employment
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Special Education Support Services 2 activities
- Delivers multidisciplinary therapeutic interventionsProvides integrated therapy services including Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Music Therapy, with a focus on collaborative goal-setting and individualized student outcomes.
- Implements verbal behavior methods for communication developmentUses verbal behavior approaches to teach language and communication by connecting words with their functional purposes, supporting students' expressive and receptive language skills.
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Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
- Operates a private school for children with Autism Spectrum DisorderProvides year-round education and therapeutic support for autistic children in Brooklyn, NY, using an individualized, evidence-based academic program tailored to student strengths and learning styles.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Provides community and life skills trainingOffers community skills training to generalize learning from therapy into real-world settings and teaches play and leisure skills to support socialization, relaxation, and personal enjoyment.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supports student transition through vocational and independent task developmentIdentifies strengths in independent tasks and vocational interests during the transition to upper-school programming, preparing students for greater autonomy and future employment opportunities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.41M
Contributions & grants$232K4%
Program service revenue$6.10M95%
Investment income$78K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6.23M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$5.07M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.12M
Cash$2.87M
Investments$0
Liabilities$706K
Net assets$4.41M
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +21.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HELENE WASSERMAN | SCHOOL DIRECTOR | 40 | $297K |
| BRIDGET BEN-DAYAN | DIRECTOR | 40 | $172K |
| EFRAT NAKASH | SUPERVISOR | 40 | $146K |
| LEAH POLLOCK | SUPERVISOR | 40 | $133K |
| KIMBERLY C WASSERMAN | ASSISTANT DIR. | 40 | $112K |
| GIANNA SCHMIDT | OCCUPATIONAL THERA | 40 | $108K |
| Max Anteby | Executive Dir. | 10 | $55K |
board members · 6
- BARBARA MATALON — President
- CAREY SUTTON — Trustee
- ERIC ADJMI — Treasurer
- JESSE SUTTON — Trustee
- JIMMY ADES — Trustee
- ROBERT MATALON — Secretary
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a communication channel to share information and engage with the community.
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.
- Individualized, Evidence-Based Instruction 16 orgsmethodology: individualized-instructionBy designing individualized goals and curricula informed by evidence-based practices like Applied Behavior Analysis, we improve socially significant behaviors and academic outcomes because each student’s unique learning style, strengths, and challenges are systematically addressed.shared approach: Individualized, Evidence-Based ABA with Generalization →
- Verbal Behavior Methodology for Functional Communication 16 orgsmethodology: verbal_behaviorBy applying verbal behavior techniques, we teach communication skills that are functionally meaningful, because linking words to their purposes increases expressive utility and reduces frustration in children with autism.shared approach: Individualized, Evidence-Based ABA with Generalization →
- Community-Based Generalization of Skills 14 orgsmethodology: community_generalizationBy practicing skills in real-world community settings, we promote lasting behavioral change because students learn to transfer therapeutic gains from classroom to everyday environments.shared approach: Community-as-Classroom →