ABCD, Inc. is a multidisciplinary group practice established in 1977 as a resource for parents, educators, physicians, and other specialists working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Professional services are available in the areas of clinical psychology, educational psychology, psychiatry, and speech/language pathology. All ABCD professionals have extensive training and expertise in assessing and treating children and adolescents. As a private endeavor, ABCD is distinctive in that it provides comprehensive professional service in a setting that encourages collaboration, communication, and continuity.

School District

We offer state-of-the art ABA-based discrete trial (DTT) and natural environment training (NET) to children across the autism spectrum, ages 12 months to 8 years. Our goal is to help each child learn the language, play, social, daly living, and academic skills he or she needs to lead a happy and productive life, while reducing challenging behaviors such as tantrums and self-stimulatory behavior. We provide consultation and direct one-to-one skills training services to children living locally in North and West Los Angeles.

Manhattan Childrens Center
Opening its Manhattan Campus September 2007

Providing services for children with autism and pervasive developmental disorders.


The Childrens Center’s Upper West Side campus will provide scientifically based world class treatment and education to children ages 3 to 12 utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

The program’s Interdisciplinary Model will incorporate ABA, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy as well as natural environment training and family support.

The Children's Center is a partner in research and service activities with Columbia University, Teachers College faculty and students.

Program information may be obtained by contacting Abigail Szoszun-Weiss, Director of Admissions at 347-578-3442.


The Childrens Center’s Brooklyn Campus (www.schoolworksonline.org) was established in 1996 to provide educational and therapeutic services to children with developmental delays including children diagnosed with PDD and Autism. Over the years of its existence, The Children's Center has served over 1,500 children and employed over 200 professionals in its Interdisciplinary Model. It is this level of front line experience that gives The Children's Center its expertise in delivering quality services to the right children at the right time by the right people.

At Abilitations we put fun in function. Our catalogs, products, and information provide solutions for professionals and parents working with and raising children with special needs.

At Abilities, our definition of service and quality begins in the therapy room with a professional and dedicated speech pathologist, occupational therapist, or special educator, but extends beyond the therapy room. We provide many services and programs in the process of diagnosing and treating communication, sensory, motor, reading, writing and hearing disorders.

The Abilities Center is the largest provider of children's therapy in the Metropolitan Detroit area. A comprehensive team of highly trained experts in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, psychology, nutrition and other specialized therapies will work as a team to help your child. Our state-of-the-art, 8000 square foot facility offers the most comprehensive array of treatment approaches, designed to meet indivdualized needs of all children.

Abilities in Action is a multidicpiplinary outpatient practice that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy to infants and children. Each of our 18 team members have a minimum of 5 years experience. Our center has a large sensory gym and six private treatment rooms.

Although Abilities Network has been providing services to children with autism and their families for years through our Project ACT, Family Support Services, and Community & Employment Partners programs, our new Autism Waiver services specifically address the challenges faced by children with autism and their families. The specific areas addressed under Abilities Network�s new Autism Waiver services include Intensive Individual Support Services, and Family Training. Within these categories, families have access to the sort of hands-on services needed to allow their children to achieve at their maximum level in all areas of their lives. Autism centered trainings and services for a child and their family may focus specifically on behavior shaping and management, daily living skills, socialization, mobility, and self-direction.

Abilities Network is a Developmental Disabilities Administration Family Support Services provider.

Rolling access funds available July 1, 2003. Agency will help families complete application process for funding, and will locate and coordinate respite care.

Serves clients in Garrett and Allegany Counties.

501(c)3 providing supports and services for persons with disabilities, including day programs for adults, behavior services, residential, employment, transportation, and community inclusion activities.

Mission: To provide supports and services to persons with disabilities, enabling individuals to lead self-determined lives.

Comprehensive evaluations and treatment of communication disorders. Pediatric specialists for asd, aspergers, apraxia, audtory processing, oral/motor disorders(feeding/swallowing). receptive/expressive/pragmatic language delay, social skills. Special training in PROMPT Therapy, AAC, Treatment of Dysphagia.
25 years of experience in public schools and 7 years in Bergen County Special Services Autism Continuum with ages 3-21 years old, and Early Intervention 18 months - 35 months.
Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Consultations also available.
Teresa Delmonico, MA,CCC-SLP,
Licensed NJ-Speech/Languade Pathologist, also certified Reading Specialist, TOH and Teacher of Total Communication of Deaf and Hearing Impairment Terri is also the mother of a successful adult son with Autism.

Abilities United champions people with development and physical disabilities and provides the education, training and support they need to lead the lives they choose.

At AbilityFirst, our vision is of a society that values each individual and provides the opportunity for all people to lead full and productive lives. For more than 80 years, we have been looking beyond disabilities, focusing on capabilities, and expanding possibilities.

To achieve that vision, we offer a broad range of programs and services to help children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities realize their full potential throughout their lives, including employment, recreational and socialization programs. We also operate 11 accessible housing complexes.

Speech and Language, Occupational, and Physical Therapy; Behavior Assessments; Positive Behavior Support; Program Consultation; Developmental Therapy. Services are available throughout most counties in Missouri.

At AbilityFirst, our vision is of a society that values each individual and provides the opportunity for all people to lead full and productive lives. For more than 80 years, we have been looking beyond disabilities, focusing on capabilities, and expanding possibilities.

To achieve that vision, we offer a broad range of programs and services to help children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities realize their full potential throughout their lives, including employment, recreational and socialization programs. We also operate 11 accessible housing complexes.

Provide in home program supervision and design for young children with autism apectrum disorders. Over 13 years experience

At AblePathways, we believe that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), other pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) or developmental disabilities can be empowered to reach their true potential. We are dedicated to improving the lives of these children and helping their families cope with the stress and challenges that come with raising a child with learning, mental and physical disabilities.

AblePathways’ revolutionary Life Skills development program provides a unique and efficient way to deliver client-focused social skills development based on ABA principles.

Analysis of Verbal Behavior: Teaching Children to Communicate
8/13/2005 to 8/14/2005
9:00 - 3:30
Naples Plaza - Best Western
Naples, Florida

This workshop is geared towards parents, teachers, speech pathologists, para-educators and behavior therapists that work directly with children and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism.



Competency Series #1: Verbal Behavior for Implementers - Applied Behavior Clinicians (ABC's)
Tuesday 8/16/05 and Thursday 8/18/05
6:00pm - 9:00p.m.
Naples Plaza - Best Western
Naples, Florida

MANDATORY COMPLETION OF ANALYSIS OF VERBAL BEHAVIOR - TEACHING CHILDREN TO COMMUNICATE PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT




Competency Series #1: Verbal Behavior for Implementers - Applied Behavior Clinicians (ABC's)
Wednesday 8/24/05 and Friday 8/26/05
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Naples Plaza - Best Western
Naples, Florida

MANDATORY COMPLETION OF ANALYSIS OF VERBAL BEHAVIOR - TEACHING CHILDREN TO COMMUNICATE PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT