Educating, supporting & empowering the lives of our special children, our families & community
Kathy Rie, M.Ed. As a New York state certified special education teacher with over 20 years experience, I have worked with young children who demonstrate a wide range of challenges that arise from disorders such as autism, developmental disabilities, ADD/ADHD, sensory integration disorder and speech and language delays. My knowledge of, and experience using, TEACCH, ABA, and DIR/Floortime methodologies in… Read More
The Special Moms Network is pleased to announce our newest sponsor Westchester Therapy Solutions. They are a multi-disciplinary practice providing services to children from infancy through adolescence. Children are from all levels of functioning and present with developmental delays, orthopedic conditions, congenital anomalies, motor delays, sensory processing dysfunction, and incoordination. Formerly known as Donna Klein & Associates and expanding to… Read More
April 20th 2017 was an exciting evening for the Westchester community as the Dynamic Kids staff and children presented 100 Heart Pillows to United For The Troops in commemoration of 100 years of Occupational Therapy. The children have been diligently using their fine and sensory motor skills to sew and stuff hearts for those serving in the military. Along with… Read More
Annual Event on Fire Island Brings Together More than 50 Special Moms and Special Professionals From Across the Region One of the biggest benefits of being part of the Special Moms Network is the opportunity to connect with other moms of special needs children, teens and young adults – who not only understand the issues faced by parents of special… Read More
Dynamic Kids is one of the leading private pediatric Occupational, Physical, Speech & Language therapy practice in the NY region. In addition they are an approved provider with Westchester County Department of Health for Early intervention, CPSE and CSE related services. They believe every child has the ability and deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and expand their capabilities. Everyone… Read More
My name is Dr. Rachel Gerstein and I’m a special needs mom and a licensed clinical psychologist. I went into the field of psychology because I am simply fascinated by people – specifically, why they behave and feel the way they do. My first job out of graduate school was in a big group practice where I focused on treating… Read More