Gersh Autism Academy Queens Campus

Lifeline Center for Child Development is a multi-service agency dedicated to empowering children and supporting families facing emotional and behavioral health challenges. This therapeutic day school specializes in providing educational and therapeutic services for children with diverse needs, ensuring they can thrive both academically and socially. Key offerings at Lifeline Center include a range of programs designed to address various developmental challenges. These include individualized education plans, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and social skills groups. The center focuses on creating a supportive environment that fosters positive growth, helping children overcome behavioral challenges and succeed in mainstream educational settings. What sets Lifeline Center apart is its commitment to building a collaborative support team that includes families in the educational process. With a high student-to-teacher ratio, personalized attention is guaranteed, allowing for tailored interventions that meet each child's unique needs. The center also emphasizes community integration and offers vocational training opportunities, preparing students for future success in college or the workforce. Lifeline Center is a place where children can express themselves, receive a quality education, and embark on a transformative journey toward achieving their full potential.

Robert Williams School is a Nassau BOCES middle school program providing an academic setting with a multidisciplinary team for students with learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental disabilities. Instruction is aligned to New York State standards and includes opportunities toward a Regents diploma or other state-approved diplomas, along with CDOS-aligned work-based learning where appropriate. School-wide PBIS and explicit pro-social skill instruction are integrated to support social-emotional growth and independence. Key programs include academics aligned to New York State standards tailored to students' cognitive levels and learning styles. The school offers pathways toward a NYS Regents diploma or other approved diplomas with CDOS-related instructional and work-based learning opportunities. The Therapeutic Learning Collaborative (TLC) provides two specialized programs: the Intensive Support Program (ISP) offering counseling partnership with North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center for individual, group, family counseling and psychiatric care; and the Transitional Support Program (TSP) supporting transition to less restrictive settings with counseling from BOCES psychologists, social workers, and guidance counselors. Guidance services include transitional planning beginning at age 14 and assistance with working papers. Placement is through the home district's Committee on Special Education (CSE) as part of the student's IEP process.