Thursday's Child

They utilize the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Discrete Trial Learning in an intensive, individualized, instructional setting. Incidental Teaching and Observational Learning are an additional component used to foster a child's learning and facilitate generalization of learned skills. Sensory needs are addressed using sensory integration techniques which are implemented by all clinical staff. An additional component to enhance socialization skills is available through daily interaction with typically developing peers in a daycare classroom at the center. Thursday's Child is approved by New York State and has been contracted by New York City to provide early intervention services in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. They offer a range of services, including ABA Therapy, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy, for children under the age of three who have developmental delays or disabilities. The program is funded by New York State and county governments, and all authorized EIP services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to parents, though health insurance may be accessed for reimbursement.