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RELATE
REHABILITATION, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING FOR AUTISTIC INFANTS AND TODDLERS AT EINSTEIN
The RELATE program offers in-depth multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations and treatment for children, birth to preschool, with language, social, and/or behavioral difficulties including Autism and other related disorders.
Available services include
- Multidisciplinary diagnostic clarification utilizing state of the art instruments for the diagnosis of Autism in infants and toddlers
- Formulation of a comprehensive intervention plan with specific recommendations
- On-going follow-up and assistance for families in advocating for school programs and therapeutic services
- Referral for appropriate additional medical work-up, including genetics, neurology, and gastroenterology, as needed
Center-based services include
- Development pediatrics
- Speech and language therapy
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Multidisciplinary feeding group and nutrition for management of behavioral feeding disorders
- Parent/child dyadic therapy, behavior management and parent support
- Evaluation and management of toe-walking. including prescribing and fabrication of adaptive equipment
- Pharmacotherapy for management of behavior problems
The Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center provides multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment for children of all ages with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. The center participates in the New York City Early Intervention program. Bilingual (Spanish) services are available.
For additional information or referrals please contact:
Information:
Lisa Shulman, M.D. (718) 430-3901
Debbie Meringolo, MA, MS (718) 430-3914
Referral:
Damaris Jimenez (718) 430-3910
Alisa Perington (718) 430-3909
Rose F. Kennedy Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
1165 Morris Park Ave., Rousso Building 2nd Floor
Bronx, NY 10461