With the guidance of Dr. Mark Palmieri, Nichole Collins helped CCSN to launch NeuroCare services for the first time in the Spring of 2021. That’s right! ...
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ENROLLING NOW:
CCSN’S EARLY
LEARNING CENTERFlexible and customized programming to meet each child’s unique learning needs
SERVICES INCLUDE:
Half-Day and Full-Day Programs Developmentally Guided Treatments Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Social Skills Play Groups Parent & Caregiver Engagement
CCSN: Celebrating Diversity and Advocating for
Equity and Inclusion For All
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Speak up for Yourself (but we can help)
When you have a brain injury or autism, you may have a whole team of people willing to speak up for you. Though these team members may have good intentions ...
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Social Skills for Adults: They are Everywhere!
Social skills are the gateway to happiness and all of life’s interactions. Work, school, relationships, and even buying food at the grocery store all ...
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The Priceless Gift
Gift giving is a joyous component of the holiday season however it can be challenging to find the perfect gift for some of our loved ones.
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Transition: Planning for Life after High School
Transitioning from school to adulthood can be an exciting and challenging time for students with special needs and their families. Frequent questions ...
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Real or Fad? Understanding Autism Treatments
The world of autism can be overwhelming to navigate: which treatments work? Which are proven to be effective? Which could be harmful? What is best for ...
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Discussing the Loss of a Loved One with your Child with Special Needs
The loss of a family member is a tremendously overwhelming experience to the most prepared adults. We often struggle to comprehend the loss, to make ...
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How to Make Your Student’s First Day of School a Happy and Successful One
As the school year quickly approaches, books, binders and back-to-school outfits are top of mind for parents and students alike. Many children and adults ...
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Reading for Meaning: 8 Strategies to Help Your Child Become a More Advanced Reader
Reading only matters if you can understand what you read. For some children with developmental disabilities, they may be able to read the words and sentences ...
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Nervous about flying with a child with special needs? Here’s six tips to help ease your fears of air travel
Spring break is fast-approaching and you may want to brave Disney, hit the beaches, or fly to see family. If you are considering taking a plane with ...
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Transition Assessments: Planning for Life after High School
Transitioning from school to adulthood can be an exciting and challenging time for students with special needs and their families. Questions like “what’s ...
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17 Easy Tips for a Wonderful Holiday Season as a Parent of a Child with Special Needs
Holiday crowds, large family gatherings, and traveling may overwhelm your child with special needs.
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A Spectrum of Care
CCSN is an interdisciplinary clinic specializing in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with complex developmental and neurological disabilities, in particular those with:
- Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other related neurodevelopmental disorders such as Intellectual Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Tuberous Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, and Rett Syndrome
- Challenges in self-regulation (including difficulties with feeding, sleep, daytime and nighttime incontinence, pica, severe aggression and self-injury)
- Co-occurring mental health disorders (including anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric conditions)
- Co-occurring Intellectual and Learning Disabilities
- Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
A Note From Our Executive Director
As is almost always the case, it started out with a child. In 1973 there were few opportunities for children with Autism. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its Federal predecessor PL: 94-142 were several years away from passage, and the notion that a child’s Autism was caused by his or her mother’s emotional rejection was still accepted in many parts of the professional community.
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Key Tips to Foster Independence for Adults on the Spectrum
Growing into adulthood often means becoming more independent in different aspects of our lives. Despite, knowing how to do certain skills, some people ...