Eden II Programs is dedicated to enabling the children and adults with autism that it serves in New York City and Long Island to achieve the highest quality of life throughout their lives in school, in the community, at work and at home. Eden II School was founded in 1976 on Staten Island with six children and one special education teacher, and over the past 25 years, Eden II’s highly successful model has lead to the expansion and development of a number of programs and services for individuals with autism.
In 1994, Eden II opened its preschool program to serve children with autism, ages 3-5. This intensive program provides one-to-one services, maximizing the possibility of a successful return to mainstream education..gif&w=556&h=133&zc=1)
Recently, Governor Cuomo passed the New York State Autism Insurance Bill. This was an important milestone for the treatment of individuals with autism living in the state. The bill will allow families to reimburse through private insurance companies those expenses associated with the diagnosis and medically necessary treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Applied behavior analysis, provided by board certified behavior analysts, was included as a medically necessary treatment expense. This is a great step forward for the families and children affected by ASD. Unfortunately, there is a road block to the enactment of this bill, which is scheduled to go ...
Eden II welcomed Dr. Christine Cea as Principal for the Day. Dr. Cea, an appointed member of the New York State Board of Regents, is best known on Staten Island as a researcher, educator, and advocate for individuals with disabilities. In her work, Dr. Cea has developed techniques to enhance the comprehension of persons with intellectual disabilities to enable participation in the informed consent process for health treatments and to understand their rights as research participants. She has authored articles and chapters concerning the rights and ethical treatment of persons with disabilities. Most recently, she co-developed and published a health ...
Please join us in congratulating Brownies Troop 5162 from Our Lady Help of Christians for being the recipient of the Above and Beyond Award for May. This monthly award is a great way for us to recognize and thank staff, students, and volunteers who go above and beyond for the agency, helping to promote and raise needed funds for the program’s growth. Continue reading…
