Intellectual/Developmental
Disabilities & Autism

WJCS provides a comprehensive continuum of care for people with disabilities and their families. Agency programs and extensive partnerships support individuals and their families throughout the life cycle and during transition periods to reach their potential, enhance their strengths, and live as independently as possible within supportive communities. A wide range of specialized services include residential and independent living programs, service coordination, therapeutic social skills, recreational and support groups, clinical services, assessment and remediation services, programs to help people who are home-bound or disabled connect with others, and respite and support for caregivers.

Community Living Services

• Community Residences
• POINT (Pursuing Our INdependence Together)
• Individualized Support Services
• Taft Community Room

Family Support Services

• The WJCS Autism Center and Advocacy Services
• Crisis Oriented Response to Developmental Disabilities
• Parent Management Training
• Parent/Grandparent Support Groups
• Respite Services - Project Time Out  
• Project Lifesaver

Social & Recreational Programs

• Therapeutic Social Skills
• Teen Social Groups and Healthy Sexuality and Relationship Groups
• Spectrum Baseball Program
• Supper Club - Socialization opportunities for people with Asperger's Syndrome
• Moving Forward
• Shelanu

Special Services

• Mental Health Services
• The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Learning Center
• Traumatic Brain Injury Services
• UJA-Federation Community Trust

For information on Community Living Services,

Contact Lauren Bassin, LCSW, assistant executive director, Community Programs
914-761-0600 x108; [email protected].

For information on clinical and support services,

Contact Pat Grossman, LCSW, director, outpatient services for persons with developmental disabilities
914-949-7699 x455; [email protected]