New Jersey's Early Intervention System
New Jersey's Early Intervention System (NJEIS) under the Department of Health & Senior Services, implements a statewide system of services for infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families. If you have concerns about your child's development, call the toll-free referral number, 888-653-4463, or visit website for information.
For children, birth to age 21, with special health care needs, call the Special Child Health Services (SCHS) case management unit in your county for information about services available to you.
Project Child Find
Free public awareness and referral service, established by the New Jersey Department of Education, assists parents and professionals by identifying available programs throughout New Jersey for children 3-21 years of age with special health care needs. Local school districts can provide screening and evaluation.
Resources
Resources is a directory of services and programs available to children and adults with disabilities and their families published yearly by the NJ Developmental Disabilities Council, 609-292-3745.
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network SPAN
SPAN, 35 Halsey St., 4th Floor, Newark, 973-642-8100, 800-654-SPAN. Non-profit training and information center funded by the U.S. Department of Education serves parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs.
See additional listings under Health Professionals, Specialized Services and other Health & Family listings for additional information, services and support.
ARC
Provides services to people of all ages with developmental disabilities, some free, some on a sliding fee scale. Early intervention program helps parents identify developmental delays in infant children. Visit www.arcnj.org for local chapter info.
• The ARC of Essex
123 Naylon Ave., Livingston,973-535-1181.
Infant stimulation program, preschool classes, school for severely disabled, summer day camp, social work info and referral, respite care--in-home and out.
• The ARC of Hunterdon County
The Concourse at Beaver Brook, 1465 Rt. 31, Annandale, 908-730-7827.
• The ARC of Middlesex County
219 Black Horse Lane, Suite 1, North Brunswick, 732-247-8155.
• The ARC of Morris County
P.O. Box 123, Morris Plains, NJ 07950, 973-326-9750.
Developmental Day Care, ARC Training and Conference Center, Campus of College of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station.
Early childhood enrichment (for children 0-3), developmental day care, preschool activities, adaptive recreation, adult training and supported employment, parent support groups and supportive living.
• The ARC of Somerset County
141 S. Main St., Manville, 908-725-8544.
Full range of SLP, OT and PT services for children. The center houses a developmental daycare, private preschool and preschool disabled program.
• The ARC of Union County
52 Fadem Rd., Springfield, 973-315-0000.
Childcare and preschool in Cranford serving infants to 5 yrs., private school in Mountainside for ages 3-9. Summer day camp, recreation, after school program, Saturday program, hotel respite and in-home respite.
Ben Samuels Children's Center at Montclair State University
Early intervention program, serving suburban Essex County towns, provides services for families and their children from birth until age 3 who demonstrate developmental delays. To schedule an evaluation, call Special Child Health Services at 973-395-8836.
Bethel Ridge Learning Center
175 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge, 908-221-0801. Non-profit organization servicing the developmentally disabled population ages 14 and older in Somerset, Morris and Union Counties offers job placement and coaching, support and education services. Internet courses; homework club available for 14-21 yr. old students in school.
Brain Balance® Achievement Centers
Allendale: 201-825-1030, allendale@brainbalancecenters.com
Summit: 908-517-1101, summit@brainbalancecenters.com
The groundbreaking, non-medical Brain Balance® program brings hope to families of children ages 4-17 who suffer with behavioral, academic, and social challenges. Children who benefit from our program exhibit characteristics of neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, high functioning autism, Asperger's, Tourette's, OCD, PDD/NOS, learning and processing disorders, among others. Contact us to schedule an evaluation.
Children’s Specialized Hospital
150 New Providence Rd., Mountainside; 94 Stevens Rd., Toms River; 310 Main St., Toms River; 3575 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton; 316 W. Westfield Ave., Roselle Park; 200 Somerset St., New Brunswick; 1-888-CHILDREN (244-5373).
Creative Kinections, LLC
732-953-6291, email: CreativeKinections@gmail.com. Brooke Campbell, MA, RDT-BCT, LCAT uses creative arts and drama therapy techniques to achieve goals, solve problems, facilitate the expression of emotions and build social skills. Servicing children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, schools and organizations. Individual and groups offered. Specializing in autism spectrum disorders, trauma, chronic pain, and mental illness. Locations in Livingston, NJ and New York, NY.
Family Link Inc.
2333 Morris Ave., Suite A-204, Union, 908-964-5303. A network of services and supports for the families of children birth to 3 years old residing in Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties. If your infant/toddler is having difficulty crawling, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, feeding, following directions or relating to other people, your child may qualify for early intervention services.
LearningRx
Chester: 350 Main St., 908-834-0606
Email: chester.nj@LearningRx.net
Florham Park: 195 Columbia Turnpike, 908-834-0606
Email: florhampark.nj@LearningRx.net
Short Hills: 636 Morris Ave., Suite 1B, 973-376-4646
Email: shorthills.nj@LearningRx.net
Warren: 34 Mountain Blvd., 908-22-BRAIN
Email: warren.nj@LearningRx.net
Learning Rx helps parents identify and correct underlying cognitive weaknesses that keep kids from achieving their full potential in school and life. It's not a tutoring program, but rather a one-on-one brain training program that enhances or corrects the underlying causes of learning, reading and behavior difficulties. See discount offer on inside back cover of print Kids Guide.
Metropolitan Speech & Language Center
66 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, 973-994-4468. Email: therapy@metspeechnj.com. We provide therapy for children (ages 1 to young adults) with a variety of communication and feeding disorders including: articulation, oral motor, apraxia, language, social skills, PDD, stuttering and auditory processing. We use the most advanced techniques such as PROMPT and iPad apps. All speech-language pathologists have ASHA certification and NJ licensure. Blue Cross providers. Monday through Saturday hours.
Morris-Union Jointure Commission Parent Training Series Workshops
340 Central Ave., New Providence, 908-464-7625. Fall and spring educational workshops are open to anyone involved with a child who has been diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder, but they are extremely helpful for parents of children with other disabilities as well. Visit website, select "Schools/Parent Info & Resource/Parent Training for information.
Music Therapy for All Ages
Sheri Kandel, RMT, MCAT, Westfield, 908-789-9621. Music Therapy builds strengths and provides the support to succeed. An individualized approach allows for setting and achieving therapeutic goals. Developmental, psychological, social, and/or physical difficulties are assessed and addressed with music interventions.
P.A.C.E. Parent Advocacy Council for Education
Active support and advocacy group founded by Morris School District parents offers extensive resources, parent support, education and student programs. Open to all. Email pace.msd@gmail.com.
Pediatric Rehabilitation at the University Medical Center of Princeton
1225 State Rd., Princeton, 609-430-7880. Services include occupational therapy, physical therapy, aquatic therapy, feeding therapy, The Listening Program and Handwriting Without Tears. Our team is proficient in treating conditions related to autism, brain injuries, brachial plexus, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, learning disabilities, sensory integration, and torticollis.
Stepping Forward Counseling Center
26 Main St., Chatham, 908-277-1727. An innovative mental health facility for children with depression, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, ODD, bi-polar and other clinically based diagnoses. Programs include after school social skills, autism ABA, teen life, partial care and parents are teachers.
TeamHope, P.C.
24 Peapack Rd., PO Box 242, Far Hills, 908-375-8237. TeamHope offers a full range of SLP, OT and PT services for ASD/PDD, Motor Speech Disorders, Early Intervention & other delays. PROMPT, Sensory Integration, Feeding therapy and Social Skills Groups available.
Therapy Tree, LLC
918 South Ave., Westfield 201-650-0903. School and office based special needs provider, specializing in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. Therapeutic and enrichment programs available. Visit website for information.
Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services
Echo Plaza, 899 Mountain Avenue, Suite 1A, Springfield, 973-218-6394. Occupational, physical and speech therapy. Services include evaluations, intervention, and consulting services for children of all abilities, workshops and seminars, and recreational programs.