Resources

This is a work-in-progress collection of useful tools and resources. If you come across any interesting articles, platforms, etc., that you would like to share with the community, please get in touch via email.

Local Resources

Committee on Special Education - Local Districts

Educational Advocacy

New York State Special Education Guidelines
Resource for Special Education (Birth - 3rd Grade)
Putnam ILS
CSE Meeting Guide

Parent Resources

These resources have been recommended by local parents who’ve had good experiences with these organizations and providers.

Local Mental Health Resources

Department of Social Services & Mental Health - Putnam County, New York Office | 845.808.1500
Hudson Valley 211 Helpline or Call 211 to access United Way’s 211 Helpline 24 hrs/day
National Suicide Crisis Line or Call 988 24 hrs/day
National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI Putnam County - Crisis Support including suicide prevention, domestic violence support, sexual assault support and LGBTQ support or call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) 10 AM - 10 PM M-F.

Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluations

Learning Disability and ADHD Assessments Only

Parnes Clinic (Yeshiva University - Bronx - Low Fee)

Neurodiveristy-Affirming Prescribers

Kristina Manich, PNP (takes insurance)
Yessie Yoon, MD

Other Resources

Understood.org - Practical parenting strategies, school support, ADHD, dyslexia, executive functioning, and learning differences.
Child Mind Institute - Evidence-based information about autism, ADHD, anxiety, learning disorders, and child development.
The Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) - Learn about autism from autistic people themselves.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) - Learning disabilities, dyslexia, IEPs, 504 Plans, and educational advocacy

Neurodiversity-Affirming Books

This searchable database includes more than 1000 children’s books that touch on neurodiversity and mental health issues.

Articles

About the LDC

The Learning Differences Committee of Philipstown is a joint organization supported by the PTAs of the Haldane and Garrison Union Free School District (GUFS).