The Crisis Respite is temporary short-term help, which gives parents and caretakers a break from caregiving in case of an ill parent, severe behavioral issues, or if the short-term provision of child care is essential for a family and they have exhausted all other resources.

To qualify, the individuals must have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, be under 21 years of age, and reside in Staten Island or Brooklyn.

The Crisis Intervention Behavior Management Team provides parent training and behavior intervention plans, intensive assessment, and intervention services in Staten Island for families in a crisis. These families require in-home training to provide strategies in managing the severe behaviors often associated with autism. Individuals with autism often display challenging behaviors such as self-injury and aggression. These problems usually intensify if they are not attended to properly.