Founded in 1971, The Putnam Child Development Center is a part of the New York Child Resource Center, Inc., and provides Early Intervention Program (EIP) services for children, ages newborn to 3 years old. EIP is a public program for special needs children who are either suspected of having or at risk for developmental delays or disabilities.
The New York Child Resource Center, Inc. is licensed by the New York City Department of Health's division of day care and the Department of Mental Health. The Quincy Avenue site offers evaluations, home-based programs and on-site day care and instruction.
Gary King is the site manager, instructor and trainer. The school also offers an after-school program for EIP students up to age 12.
The Holistic Learning Center, established in 2001, is dedicated to improving the lives of children diagnosed with attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactive disorder, behavioral disorders, autism/pervasive developmental disorders and sensory processing disorders. HLC offers a variety of treatments, including applied behavioral analysis, sensory integration, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, listening therapy, bioacoustics, holistic nutritional consultation, socialization groups, craniosacral therapy and reiki sessions. Services for the parents of these children include parent training and coaching, craniosacral therapy, yoga, reiki sessions, holistic nutrition, and hypnotherapy to address weight loss, smoking cessation and anxiety reduction.
Executive Director Susan Varsames supervises occupational therapists, speech pathologists and teacher assistants who work with children and young adults in both school settings and at the Holistic Learning Center.
