UPDATED MARCH 2016: Raising a child with special needs in The Bronx? Find support by connecting with other families, parents, and caregivers in the Bronx who have kids with special needs.
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center’s Autism Parent Support Group
1650 Selwyn Ave., Suite 6D, Claremont
718-960-1410
Ambreen Khan, akhan1@bronxleb.org
This support group meets on the first Monday of every month to discuss legal advocacy, education services, social support, and more. Resources such as developmental pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, and special education attorneys are also available to help children with autism spectrum disorders.
National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments New York Institute for Special Education
999 Pelham Parkway, Pelham Gardens
718-519-7000 x127
christiej@lighthouseguild.org
Through a support group, several conferences, and meetings the association seeks to empower parents raising children with visual impairments. Parents are also able to connect through an online forum where parents can upload photos, share stories, and participate in a supportive community.
Support Groups for Parents of Children with Special Needs in Brooklyn
Support Groups for Parents of Children with Special Needs in Manhattan
Support Groups for Parents of Children with Special Needs in Queens
