Golisano Autism Center

Services

A lifetime span of autism services at the Golisano Autism Center include, but are not limited to:

After School/Respite
Art
Article 28/16 Clinic*
Autism HelpLine
Behavioral Therapeutic Support
Benefits Linkage
Care Management
Child Care
Community Education
Early Intervention
Employment Support
Family Navigation
Housing Liaison
Multi Sensory Regulation
Outdoor Learning & Recreation
Ongoing Service Expansion
Parent Support & Training
Preschool Education Consulting
Pre-Vocational & Readiness
Sensory Learning Gymnasium
School-Aged Education
Social & Recreational
Sports & Fitness
Therapeutic Interventions
Transition & Adult
Transportation
Yoga*

Providers

Multiple autism service providers work collaboratively under one roof at the Golisano Autism Center. This one-stop approach to accessing a wide variety of supports is transformative. Family Navigators are available on-site to help connect families with on-site providers, services and supports within the Center. Current tenants providing services at the Golisano Autism Center include:

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AutismUp

AutismUp is a parent led autism support organization in the Greater Rochester and surrounding areas proudly serving more than 2,300 families. Its mission is to expand and enhance opportunities to improve quality of life for individuals of all ages and abilities with autism, and their families. AutismUp offers innovative, customized, and highly supported programs year round in the afternoons, evenings and weekends at the GAC, that develop Social Skills, Readiness Skills, Sensory Regulation, Supported Fitness and Recreation Skills. Additionally, support services include Parent & Caregiver Training, Family Support, Special Events, Family Gatherings, and Community Education. AutismUp headquarters are now located at the Golisano Autism Center. Information and registration at autismup.org or call (585) 248-9011.

CP Rochester

CP Rochester Article 28 Primary Care: This clinic will offer OT, PT, ST, Psychiatry, Psychology, Dental, and Primary Care services to individuals. Dental and Primary Care will be available in the future, but not available immediately.

CP Rochester Article 16 Clinic: OT, PT, ST, Psychology services available to individuals who qualify under the OPWDD waiver with the 95 exemption code on their NOD for Article 16 services. This clinic is able to offer skilled long-term therapy to individuals admitted to the clinic. Full services will be offered beginning September 2020.

CP Rochester’s SAIL program: designed to support and assist individuals to become more independent. Skill based learning will be provided at both site based sensory-integrated environment and community based volunteer opportunities. Learning opportunities will focus on emotional well-being, socialization, community involvement, self-advocacy, accessing safe supports, employability skills, benefits education, and building friendships and natural supports.
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Daniel W. Mruzek, PhD, BCBA-D

Dr. Mruzek is a psychologist and applied behavior analyst who specializes in service with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. His services include diagnostic and psychoeducational evaluation, counseling (e.g., social skills development, clarifying strengths and related opportunities), and parent and other caregiver empowerment (e.g., responding to challenging behavior, skill-building for independence). He provides consultation and workshops to local school districts and agencies with a focus upon positive, person-centered practices and teaches at the University of Rochester. For more information about his services, email Daniel.Mruzek@mozaic.org

Easterseals - NY

Easter Seals, Upstate NY offers clinical, residential, and educational services to individuals and families, including outpatient Primary Care and Mental Health services, In-home Respite, Community Recreation, Community Habilitation, Individual Residential Alternatives, Intermediate Care Facilities, and specialized instruction for students ages 5-21 at the Kessler Center school. Our newest program, THRIVE@ESNY, located within the Golisano Autism Center, is a collaboration with an amazing team of agencies supporting people with Autism and their families. In the THRIVE program, students of at least high school age who have demonstrated mastery of skillsets on the main Kessler Center campus will have the opportunity to apply and practice these skills for a portion of their school day at the Golisano Center, a setting that is specially designed to ensure student safety and sensory well-being. Some of the skills students will work on include: social-emotional skills; communication skills; community living skills; work-based skills; and recreational skills. Individuals and families utilizing Easter Seals Upstate NY services will also visit the Golisano Autism Center for a variety of Recreational Respite and Community Habilitation activities. THRIVE@ESNY Eligibility: Students of at least high school age who have demonstrated mastery of skillsets on the main Kessler Center campus. Contact: Kessler School and Residential Services (Requires School District Referral) at (585) 957-7206. Visit website

Happiness House

Happiness House Pre School Program: At this location, we offer four classrooms; three special classes, which are non-integrated serving children who require specialized programming and one special class integrated setting; wrap care is offered for our currently enrolled students. Visit our website for more information.

Holy Childhood

Holy Childhood’s Supported Employment Services: Holy Childhood Supported Employment Services staff provides intake assistance for ACCES-VR services for people with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Staff also provides ongoing support to assist those interested in acquiring and maintaining competitive employment. Informational meetings related to job readiness are also provided by the Holy Childhood staff. Visit our website

LIS MindCare – Laurence I. Sugarman, MD, FAAP, ABMH

LIS MindCare, LLC provides assessments, parenting education, and person-centered therapy for individuals and families of all abilities. We also provide professional mentoring, consultation, and conduct training workshops that help clinicians develop their therapeutic communication and mind-body skills such as hypnosis and biofeedback training. Laurence Sugarman is a pediatrician who focusses on person-centered strategies that encourage people to change unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, enriching their relationships and wellbeing. He researches, teaches, and writes about health care that helps people learn how to help themselves. Contact by email: LISMindCare@gmail.com

Monroe Housing Collaborative

MHC helps people with disabilities find affordable, accessible housing in the Greater Rochester area. Throughout Monroe County, there is a lack of residential properties that meet the needs of individuals with disabilities®. Using the combined resources of our experienced partners, we create comfortable housing options for members of our community with special requirements. MHC is your local resource — providing useful housing information and expanding residential opportunities for those living with disabilities®. monroehousingcollaborative.org

Prime Care Coordination

Service Path: Prime Care Coordination is a Care Coordination Organization created to help ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the services they need to thrive in their lives. Prime Care offers complete support for each individual, taking the time to really get to know each person and their needs and goals in order to provide a personalized approach to their care coordination. To learn more about how Prime Care Coordination can help you, visit primecareny.org

Provider Path: Prime Care Coordination is a Care Coordination Organization created to help ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the services they need to thrive in their lives. Prime Care offers complete support for each individual, taking the time to really get to know each person and their needs and goals in order to provide a personalized approach to their care coordination. When you join Prime Care, you will be introduced to your Care Manager. Our Care Managers are a diverse group of professionals with decades of combined experience and a wealth of knowledge about the many resources and services available. They get special training, including but not limited to meeting the needs of individuals with autism, to learn all about different ways to help people in the developmental-disability community. Some of our Care Managers speak more than one language. They will be able to assist and talk with you, your family and your support network in a way that is most comfortable for you.

To learn more about how Prime Care Coordination can help you, visit primecareny.org

Resources and Public Benefits Connections (RPBC)

Assists individuals and families to secure public benefits and/or community resources they need in order to take care of themselves and their families. Specialized training in public benefits and work incentive transitional benefits. Key Components: Transitional Benefits Planning; Linkage to community resources and benefit assessment; Family Self-sufficiency planning; Financial literacy Education and Groups For more information contact Michele Eckert 263-2690 x 2125

Rochester Rehabilitation

Rochester Rehabilitation Supported Employment Services: Supported Employment assists people with disabilities to obtain and maintain competitive employment. In continued partnership with New York State's Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) program, Supported Employment helps people without jobs to find work, employers to fill vacancies, and employees to adapt to their new environment more quickly and more smoothly than they would alone. Assistance is free and includes: Developing work readiness skills; Individually tailored supervision; Interacting with employers; Job coaching and placement; On-site assistive technology training; Additionally, work-based assessments, ten-day job readiness training programs, internships, direct placement services, and retention support are offered. For more information, call us at 585.263.2690 or visit rochesterrehab.org | Employment Connection | 1357 University Ave. Rochester NY 14607

Room to Bloom

A Special Education Teacher guides the Sensory Sync UP class for 2 hours with help from a Teacher Assistant. Maximum number of children in the group is 6 and based on the individual needs of the children speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy services can be provided during the 2-hour class time. Hands on experiential learning opportunities will be provided in a sensory gym and classroom. Varied sensory experiences (tactile, vestibular) will be available throughout the 2 hours to assist in ‘syncing’ the child’s body to his/her environment. RTB’s aim is to have children experience successful sensory opportunities to best allow growth and learning how to play and socialize. We will provide developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s outcomes and differentiate sensory experiences to ensure success. roomtobloomtherapy.com

SAGE Rochester, LLC.

SAGE, which stands for Support, Advocate, Grow, Educate, provides supports for in the home and community as well as executive functioning coaching and social skills groups for all ages. For general questions regarding services provided, please email us at EmilyCarpenter@SageRochester.com, call us at 585-685-8300 ext. 231 or visit sagerochester.com.