THRIVE ABA NY - About Us

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New York Hall of Science - ASD Family Science Adventures

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NYSCI offers science workshops for young children with autism and their families. Children can participate in hands on science learning led by educators trained to work with children with disabilities. These sensory rich workshops allow children to experience the museum in a supportive environment, while practicing collaboration, focus, and social skills.

American Museum of Natural History- Discovery Squad Tours

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On select Sunday mornings, children on the autism spectrum can join The Discovery Squad. Advanced registration is required.

Extreme Kids & Crew

Go to extremekidsandcrew.com

Extreme Kids & Crew are community spaces entirely devoted to serving children with disabilities and their friends and families. The two locations offer a wealth of activities for children with disabilities, including open play in the sensory gym, music, and movement classes, teen groups, and after-school programs. While children play and form friendships, parents can socialize and connect with other families. 

New York Transit Museum-Access Programs

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The New York Transit Museum has a variety of programs to make the museum more accessible for children and teens with disabilities. Subway sleuths is an after-school program for children with autism to build social skills through shared interest in trains. On special days for Special Kids, the museum opens an hour early for children with disabilities and their families. Teens 13-17 with developmental or learning disabilities and an adult can attend "Studio Underground," an afternoon of art and exploration.

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Established in 1998, ASAT is a non-profit group of parents and professionals dedicated to higher standards of accountability for professionals treating people with autism. If you're beginning your journey of choosing treatment for your loved one with autism, start with ASSAT's page on evaluating treatments.  asatonline.org