Resources

PICC LEAH - Parents Instructing Challenged Children LEAH
http://www.piccnys.com
piccleah@verizon.net
Phone: 1-631-473-8315
PICC LEAH is the special needs support chapter of NYS LEAH. Please call after 4pm weekdays.

NATHHAN - National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network
http://www.nathhan.org
nathanews@aol.com
Phone: 1-208-267-6246
National support group of homeschooled children with special needs.

CHASK - Christian Homes and Special Kids
http://www.chask.org
chaskinfo@aol.com
Phone: 1-800-266-9837
Helping families with an adverse prenatal diagnosis.

NYS LEAH - New York State Loving Education At Home
http://www.leah.org
NY State Christian homeschool support group comprised of over 3500 memebers and 150 chapters statewide.

Child Diagnostics, Inc. - Dianne Craft
http://www.diannecraft.org
craft@ecentral.com
Phone: 1-303-680-5551

Christine Cacioppo Bertsch Educational Consultant
Phone: 1-631-244-5727
Helps students with special needs transition to colleges and universities.

Joyce Herzog Consulting
http://www.joyceherzog.com
joyceoffice@aol.com
Helps parents design a home educational program for their special needs children.

National Association for Child Development, Inc.
http://www.nacd.org
Phone: 1-801-621-8606
Neuro-developmental home educational and therapeutic programs.

Reach For The Stars Tutoring - Melanie Rasmussen
http://www.ReachForTheStarsTutoring.com
Phone: 1-631-642-7876
Tutoring and testing services for children with special needs. Nassau and Suffolk Counties ONLY!

Tutoring Touches Lives - Linda Wigent
http://www.tutoringtoucheslives.com
Phone: 1-585-398-2109
Serving: Victor, Farmington, Canandaigua, Shortsville, East Bloomfield, Gananda, Fairport, and Macedon, NY

Robert J. Bernstein Educational Services
http://www.autismspeech.com
RobEdu@aol.com
Phone: (914) 478-4868
Specializing in working with children on the autistic spectrum, Robert J. Berstein Educational Services provides educational consulting services, teacher training, individual consultations, and more.

HSLDA - Home School Legal Defense Association
http://www.hslda.org
Phone: 1-540-338-5600
P.O. Box 3000, Purcellville, VA 20134. The HSLDA Struggling Learner webpage provides a wealth of information for all parents homeschooling children with special needs.

Berger & Brandow, LLP
http://www.bergerandbrandow.com
Phone: 1-631-689-7404
1320 Stonybrook Road, Suite 208, Stony Brook, NY 11790 (NYC/Long Island Region Only)

Deborah Rebore, Esq.
Phone: 1-631-587-0938
500 BiCounty Boulevard, Suite 214N, Farmingdale, NY 11735 (NYC/Long Island Region Only)

Pamela Tucker, Esq.
Phone: 1-631-665-6635
65 Park Ave., Bay Shore, NY 11706 (NYC/Long Island Region Only)

Wasserman Steen, LLP
Phone: 1-631-758-3367
50 Medford Ave., Patchogue, NY 11772 (NYC/Long Island Region Only)

Regulatory and Informational Manual for Home Education in New York State
http://www.leah.org
This manual includes the NYS Homeschooling Policy, and extensive Question and Answer section, sample reporting documents, and everything else you need to know in order to begin homeschooling in New York State.

Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3-21 Manual
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov

Test Access & Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilites Manual
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov

Individual Evaluations and Eligibility Determinations for Students with Disabilities Manual
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov

Sample Individualized Education Program and Guidance Document Manual
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov

Arise (Help for independent living)
http://www.ariseinc.org

Aurora of Central New York
http://www.human-services.org/agencies/a0018auroraofcentralny.html
Serving people who are lind, deaf, visually impaired, and hard of hearing.

The Trust Partners - Natalie Baye
http://www.thetrustpartners.com
Phone: 1-631-421-7938
The Trust Patners will write up a complete "users manual" for your special needs child so that in the event another caregiver must step in, all your child's needs will be met.

Protection & Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PADD)
http://www.cqc.state.ny.us/advocacy/palist.htm#PADD
The Commission on Quality Care contracts with offices throughout the state to provide FREE legal services to individuals with developmental disabilities (there are similar programs for other types of disabilities). These offices all have a wealth of experience in special education advocacy. To find the PADD office in your area follow the weblink provided.

ADD Warehouse
http://www.addwarehouse.com

Future Horizons
http://www.FutureHorizons-autism.com
info@FutureHorizons-autism.com
Phone: 1-800-489-0727
Resources for autism spectrum disorders as well as other learning disabilities.

Gluten-Free Pantry
http://www.glutenfree.com
Phone: 1-800-291-8386

Kirkman Labs
http://www.kirkmanlabs.com
Phone: 1-800-245-8282
Nutritional supplements and information.

Life extension Foundation
http://www.lifeextension.com
Phone: 1-800-544-4440
Membership includes monthly magazine and membership discounts on supplements and multi-media products.

Special Diets for Special Kids - Understanding and Implementing Special Diets to Aid in the Treatment of Autism and Related Developmental Disorders by Lisa Lewis, Ph.D.
http://www.FutureHorizons-autism.com
info@FutureHorizons-autism.com
Phone: 1-800-489-0727
ISBN 1-885477-44-9

VNF Nutrition
Phone: 1-800-681-7099

TG HomeSoft - Homeschool Tracker
http://www.homeschooltracker.com
The solution for all your homeschool record-keeping needs by TGHomeSoft. Download the "Basic" edition for free. The "Plus" edition includes many more features not included in the "Basic" edition. Please refer to the website for details. The Homeschool Tracker Plus Edition is the BEST homeschool reporting software available.

Managers of Their Homes (MOTH)
http://www.Titus2.com
Phone: 1-913-772-0392
A practical guide to daily scheduling for Christian Homeschool Families by Steve and Teri Maxwell.

Put Your Home In Order by Cheryl Carter
Written by Cheryl Carter. Jehonadah Communications, PO Box 712, Uniondale, NY 11553-0712

Squibb's (organizers, plan books, assignment books, etc.)
Phone: 1-800-722-0255

The IEP Individual Education Planning Manual for the Homeschool Handicapped Student
http://www.nathhan.com
Written by Jim and Debbie Mills. Available through NATHHAN.

EnableMart
http://www.enablemart.com
Phone: 1-888-640-1999

Communications Aids for Children and Adults
http://www.communicationaids.com

Enabling Devices (toys for special children)
http://www.enablingdevices.com

InfoGrip
http://www.infogrip.com
Phone: 1-805-652-0770

Key Technologies
http://www.gokeytech.com
Phone: 1-888-433-5303

Laureate Learning Systems
http://www.LaureateLearning.com
Phone: 1-800-562-6801
Software, touch screens, and adaptive computer equipment.

SpeedSkin Keyboard Covers
http://www.speedskin.com
Phone: 1-800-558-7601
Keyboard covers for touch typing. Foreign language conversion covers. Braille covers.

TFH USA
http://www.tfhusa.com
Adaptive toys

WizCom Technologies
http://www.wizcomtech.com
Phone: 1-888-777-0552
Reading pens, foreign language translation pens, and other scanning devices.

Achievement Products
http://www.Specialkidszone.com
Phone: 1-800-373-4699

Abilitations
http://www.abilitations.com
Phone: 1-800-850-8602

Pocket Full of Therapy
http://www.pfot.com
Phone: 1-800-736-8124

Handwriting Without Tears
http://www.HWT.com
The best handwriting curriculum available written by occupational therapist Jan Olsen, OTR. A fantastic writing program for children with fine motor challenges.

Integrations Sensory Solutions
http://www.integrationscatalog.com
Phone: 1-800-845-1535
O/T, P/T, Speech & Language, Special Needs

Dr. Theresa Rua
http://www.kidzvision.com
Visual therapy exercises you can do at home.

National Federal for the Blind
http://www.nfb.org
Resources for the blind and individuals with visual impairments.

Advanced Brain Technologies
http://www.abt.com
info@advancedbrain.com
BrainBuilder Software, The Listening Program, Sound Health

Simply Smarter Software
http://www.nacd.org
Simply Smarter Software by The National Association for Child Development, Inc.

Cognitive Concepts, Inc.
http://www.earobics.com
Phone: 1-888-328-8188
Earobics Home Version software - Listening and phonological awareness.

Communications Aids for Children and Adults
http://www.communicationaids.com

Great Ideas For Teaching
http://www.greatideasforteaching.com
Phone: 1-800-839-8339

Integrations Sensory Solutions
http://www.integrationscatalog.com
Phone: 1-800-845-1535
O/T, P/T, Speech & Language, Special Needs

Imaginart
http://www.imaginartonline.com
Phone: 1-800-828-1376
Speech & language picture flash cards.

Kay-Pentax Sona-Speech II
http://www.kayelemetrics.com
Phone: 1-800-289-5297
This software is for use with a child who is minimally verbal as well as for children with pitch, prosody, and inflection challenges.

Laureate Learning Systems
http://www.LaureateLearning.com
Phone: 1-800-562-6801
Speech & language software

LinguiSystems
http://www.linguisystems.com
Phone: 1-800-776-4332

National Association for Child Development, Inc.
http://www.nacd.org

Sign Enhancers
http://www.americansignlanguageproductions.com
Sign language resources

Super Duper Publications
http://www.superduperinc.com
Phone: 1-800-277-9737

Talk Tools - Innovative Therapists International
http://www.talktoolstm.com
Phone: 1-888-529-2879
Oral motor speech & language therapy tools.

WizCom Technologies
http://www.wizcomtech.com
Phone: 1-888-777-0552
Reading pens, foreign language translation pens, and other scanning devices.

ABEKA
http://www.abeka.org
Phone: 1-877-223-5226

Around NY in 80 Days
http://www.aroundin80days.com
NY State history curriculum

Avenues Of The Mind
http://www.avenuesofthemind.com
Phone: 1-239-229-7513
Learn vocabulary through Latin Roots and Derivatives using colorful mnemonic flash cards and a fun companion workbook.

AVKO Dyslexia & Spelling Research
http://www.avko.org
Phone: 1-866-285-6612
Don McCabe's website for sequential spelling, reading comprehension, and helping to teach dyslexics. Lots of free stuff on this website.

Big Book of Books and Activities by Dinah Zike, M.Ed.
http://www.dinah.com
Phone: 1-800-993--4624
Lapbooking resource

Big Book of Projects by Dinah Zike, M.Ed
http://www.dinah.com
Phone: 1-800-993--4625
Lapbooking resource

Barnes and Noble Books
http://www.barnesandnoble.com

Beautiful Feet Books
http://www.bfbooks.com
Phone: 1-508-833-8626
Timelines, history, and science through literature

Children's Books
http://www.childsbooks.com
Phone: 1-800-344-3198
Discounted NEW curriculum

Christian Book Distributors
http://www.Christianbook.com
Phone: 1-800-247-4784
Discounted NEW curriculum

Classroom Visuals
http://www.classroomvisuals.com

Critical Thinking Books and Software
http://www.criticalthinking.com
Phone: 1-800-458-4849

Design-A-Study by Kathryn Stout
http://www.designastudy.com
Phone: 1-800-965-2719
Resources to design units studies for all types of students.

Dinah Might Adventures
http://www.dinah.com
Phone: 1-800-993-4624
Lapbooking resources for all subjects and all grade levels

In The Hands of A Child
http://www.handsofachild.com
Phone: 1-866-426-3701
Lapbooking resources for all subjects and all grade levels

Heart of Dakota Publishing
http://www.heartofdakota.com
Phone: 1-605-428-4068
Multi-level reading program Drawn Into The Heart of Reading by Carrie Austin, M.Ed.

Dover Publications
http://www.doverpublications.com

Eagle's Wings Educational Materials
http://www.EaglesWingsEd.com
Phone: 1-580-252-1555
Considering God's Creation Science Program, Alphabet Island Phonics, and other fantastic Christian homeschool curriculum.

Edmund Scientifics
http://www.scientificsonline.com
Phone: 1-800-728-6999
Science supplies and kits.

Educators Publishing Service
http://www.epsbooks.com
Phone: 1-800-225-5750
Curriculum and remedial resources

EnchantedLearning
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com
Free teaching materials for elementary through lower middle school grades. Membership is required to get banner free pages.

Fingerithmetic & Qweryqwik by Frances Moore
http://www.fingerithmatic.com
Phone: 1-610-724-6331
Resources for teaching multiplication and division and Touch Typing.

Fun Places Publishing
http://www.funplaces.com
Awesome Fun Places Journal for children of all ages to use to document the family vacations, fieldtrips, or any other adventures.

God's World News
http://www.gwnews.com
Phone: 1-800-951-5437
Teach current events, history, geography, and vocabulary through Christian publication. Available in four different reading levels: PreK-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, and 6th-9th. Includes posters and supplemental materials to aid in teaching featured topics.

Hayes Workbooks
http://www.hayespub.com
Phone: 1-800-245-6234

Good Things For Your Family
http://www.keepersofthefaith.com
Phone: 1-906-663-6881
Keepers and Contenders Programs and Christian curriculum.

Konos
http://www.konos-reps.com

Handwriting Without Tears
http://www.HWT.com
The best handwriting curriculum available written by occupational therapist Jan Olsen, OTR. A fantastic writing program for children with fine motor challenges.

Joyce Herzog
http://www.JoyceHerzog.com
Curriculum and Helps

Laureate Learning Systems
http://www.LaureateLearning.com
Phone: 1-800-562-6801

Lakeshore Learning
http://www.lakeshorelearning.com
Curriculum and classroom equipment

Love to Learn
http://www.lovetolearn.com
Phone: 1-801-423-2009

Mastery Publications
http://www.masterypublications.com
Phone: 1-828-684-0429
Mastery Mathematics: (grades 1-6 and most of 7 & *0, Math Skills Inventory (grades 1-6), Happy Handwriting (pre-k thru 1+), Fundamental Language Arts Games Supplement (F.L.A.G.S.)(pre-K thru 4+), NC in a Nutshell (Introductory History and Geography) (grades 3-7+)

Math-U-See
http://www.MathUSee.com
Phone: 1-888-854-6284
Request a free Math-U-See Demonstration DVD

"Muggins!" Math
http://www.mugginsmath.com

McGraw-Hill Publications
http://www.mhkids.com
Phone: 1-800-417-3261

National Writing Institute
http://www.writingstrands.com
This is a multi-level program that fosters independent writing.

Passport Learning
http://www.passportlearning.com
Phone: 1-866-727-7576
Reading remediation software

Phoenix Learning Resources
http://www.phoenixlearning.com
Phone: 1-800-221-1274
Curriculum and remedial resources

Rod and Staff Publications
Phone: 1-606-522-4348

Shurley English Homeschool
http://www.shurley.com
Phone: 1-800-566-2966
The best English Language Arts program you can buy!

Stevenson Learning Skills
http://www.stevensonSemple.com

The A to Z Guide to Home School Field trips Edited by Gregg Harris
ISBN 1-56857-081-3; Noble Publishing Associates, P.O. Box 2250, Gresham, OR 97030

Timberdoodle
http://www.timberdoodle.com
Phone: 1-800-478-0672
Special needs curriculum and autism resources

Teacher Created Materials
http://www.teachercreated.com
Phone: 1-800-662-4321
Unit studies for all grade levels.

Usborne Books
http://www.ubah.com

Veritas Press
Phone: 1-800-922-5082

The Learning Parent
http://www.thelearningparent.com
boyers@thelearningparent.com
Phone: 1-434-845-8345
Chriistian curriculum and teaching helps.

The Book Peddler
http://www.BookPeddler.us
Phone: 1-800-928-1760
Discounted new curriculum

Thomson/South-Western
http://www.thomsonedu.com/school
Job simluation packs to teach office technology to help prepare students for various job environments.

Mountain Ocarinas
http://www.mountainocarinas.com
Musical instruments

The House of a Song
Phone: 1-570-848-2425
Recorders - musical instruments

LEAH Homeschool Orchestra - NYC/Long Island Only!
pcisek67@yahoo.com
Contact: Trish Cisek

Christian Youth Soccer League -NYC/Long Island
http://www.christianyouthsoccerleague.com
Meets every Saturday Fall and Spring in Suffolk County, Long Island. Please check the CYSL website for further details.

Coram Country Lanes - LEAH Homeschool Bowling League (Long Island Only)
Phone: 1-631-732-2022
Coram Country Lanes, 615 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY 11727. The LEAH Homeschool Bowling League at Coram Country Lanes runs in three sessions through the year, September through December, January through May, and June through August. The cost is $6.50 per student (includes 2 games, shoes, trophy, and a pizza party at the end of the season (Sept-May). There is a $1 "skip" fee for the weeks you are absent. Children K through 12th grade are welcome. Please contact Liz at Coram Country Lanes to sign up.

Gold Medal Gymnastics - Long Island Only!
http://www.gmgc.com
Phone: 1-631-981-4653
Homeschool and special needs gymnastics classes available.

How to Teach Your Child to be Physically Superb by Glenn Doman
ISBN 0-89529-672-1 (Appendix includes designs for various P/T equipment used in the book)

Saf-T-Swim Aquatic Centers - Long Island Only
http://www.Saf-T-Swim.com

S.T.R.I.D.E. - Adaptive Sports
http://www.stride.org
Phone: 1-518-598-1279

Whispering Pines Farms - Hoseback Riding Lessons
Phone: 1-631-475-2090
Owner: Diane Soja. Located in Medford, NY (Long Island)

San-dee Lanes - LEAH Bowling League L.I.
Nassau County - Long Island, NY: Sponsored by South Shore LEAH, the Bowling League meets on Monday afternoons from 2:30-3:30pm at San-dee Lanes in Malverne (exit 17S off the Southern Sate Parkway in western Nassau County, Long Island). This league is open to other LEAH chapters. Children 1st through 12th grade are welcome. The cost is $7 per week (includes 2 games, shoes, a trophy and pizza party at the end of the season.)There is a $1 "skip" fee for weeks you are absent. The season runs October through May. If you wish to sign up or have any questions, please contact Barbara Korycka email: sooocreative2002@yahoo.com or call 516-812-7726

Driver Ed in a Box
http://www.teendriveamerica.com
Phone: 1-800-562-6405

Freedom from the Spirit of Anger by Dr. S.M. Davis
http://www.SolveFamilyProblems.com
Phone: 1-800-500-8853
Other titles in the Anger Series: Anger the Destroyer, What Impatience Does, Unerstanding What the Boble Saya About Scorn & Mockery, How to Help a Man With Anger

Family Radio - The Sound of the New Life
http://www.familyradio.com

Higher Rock Ministries - Long Island
http://www.higherrockministries.org
Phone: 1-631-368-6081
Christian counseling, community education, and habilitation services to people with disabilities and their families (service coordination, counseling services, family support workshops)

Home Schooling Children With Special Needs by Sharon Hensley, M.A.
http://www.almadenvalleychristianschool.com
Phone: 1-408-997-0290
ISBN 1-56857-010-4; AVCS Books, 6291 Vegas Drive, San Jose, CA

Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit by Teri maxwell
http://www.Titus2.com
Phone: 1-913-772-0392
ISBN 0-9669107-1-0; Available through Titus2.com

Miracles of Child Development by Robert Doman (Audio Set)
http://www.nacd.org

Sandy Cove
Phone: 1-800-234-2683
Fun family vacations at Christian Conference Center

Solve Family Problems
http://www.SolveFamilyProblems.com
Phone: 1-800-500-8853

The Family Book of Manners by Hermine Hartley
ISBN 1-55748-152-0

Urban Homemaker
http://www.urbanhomemaker.com
Phone: 1-970-527-7540

Exceptional Parent Bookstore
http://www.EPBookstore.com
Special Needs Resource Books

Exceptional Parent Magazine
http://www.eparent.com
Magazine and Special Needs Resources

Child Diagnostics, Inc.
http://www.diannecraft.org
Phone: 1-303-697-7511
Brain Integration Therapy Manual, The Biology of Behavior, understanding and Helping the Struggling Learner, Is It Really ADD, Teaching the Right Brain Child, and other support materials.

Discover Your Child's Learning Style by Mariaemme Willis, M.S. and Victoria Kindle Hodson, M.A.
ISBN 0-7615-2013-9

Easy Homeschooling Techniques by Lorraine Curry
ISBN 1-55306-048-2

Guide to The Parent Teacher by Robert Doman
http://www.nacd.ord

Guide to Learning Disabilities by Robert Doman
http://www.nacd.org

If / Then Chart
http://www.Titus2.com
To help children understand inappropriate behavior and it's consequences.

Teaching Assistance Program
http://www.etap.org

The Complete Home Learning Source Book by Rebecca Rupp
ISBN 0-609-80109-0

The Well Trained Mind - A Guide to Classsical Education At Home by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer
ISBN 0-393-04752-0

Practical Homeschooling Magazine
http://www.home-school.com
Phone: 1-636-529-0137

Ellen McHenry's Basement Workshop
http://www.ellenjmchenry.com
info@ourcompany.com
Welcome to Ellen's world of educational inventions!

Ellen McHenry has been building and inventing educational things for the past 20 years. These "things" include educational games, projects, songs, activities, skits, plays, textbooks, hands-on science exhibits, and published books.

Hewitt Resources
http://www.hewitthomeschooling.com
Phone: 1-360-835-8707
PASS Test (Personal Achievement Summary System)

Seton Testing Serivces
http://www.setontesting.com
Phone: 1-800-542-1066
California Achievement Test

Bob Jones University
Phone: 1-800-845-5731
Stanford Achievement Test

A Guide to 85 Tests for Special Education by Carolyn Compton, Ph.D.
ISBN 0-8224-3585-3

Summitt Christian Academy
http://www.scahomeschool.com
Phone: 1-800-362-9180

Sycamore Tree
Phone: 1-800-779-6750

Triangle Education Assessments
http://www.homeschoolertests.com