Hand In Hand Development Inc. — Local services in New York

This is my first review regarding "Early Intervention" services and the ABA services provided by this agency call "Hand in Hand"; I was so busy that I didn't do my due diligent prior to agreeing to be serviced by them. My service coordinator recommended them due to the early hours that I needed for my son. The service started this week Monday. Upon this lady entering my home; she started to command and demand that I call my complex regarding providing her with "Parking" she was "Rude to myself and my children; I will not give the full detail of everything that occurred; however, I will not tolerate anyone coming into my home who does not respect me or dismiss my input and concerns regarding a child I carried for 9 months. This woman kept on dismissing the other services that my child had in place. While trying to promote me considering busing my 2 years old Autistic child from the Upper West Side to their location. Since she started working with my child he has become excessively tired due to excessive Temper Tantrum and crying while trying to get away from her. He has become fearful of the other therapists who had worked with him for over a month to build trust. He has become very clingy due to her abrasive method in her approach. After watching this forceful treatment of my 2 years old son I decided to do more research on this agency and I am happy that I saw...

THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE! IF YOU WANT YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD TO PROGRESS SEND THEM ELSEWHERE. NOW THE TA'S DO MOST OF THE THERAPIST WORK. THE DIRECTOR SAYS SHE CARES BUT REALLY DOESNT MY FAMILY MEMBER CAUGHT RINGWORM THERES NO STRUCTURE MY FAMILY FELL THROUGH THE CRACKS JEWS RUN THE PLACE SO ITS ALL ABOUT MONEY SERVICE COORDINATORS FORGE DOCUMENTS FROM WHAT I HEARD! TA'S ARE LEAVING LEFT AND RIGHT DUE TO MANAGEMENT MISTREATMENT THE RECEPTIONIST IS GOOD VERY HELPFUL ALEXA AND BRITNAE ARE AMAZING TA'S AND THEY NEED TO LEAVE THERE IMMEDIATELY THEY LOOK GOOD ON PAPER BUT FROM EXPERIENCE THEY SUCK THEIR WEBSITE IS LIES THEY DONT OFFER HALF OF THE SERVICES THERE THIS PLACE NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN OR JUST FOCUS ON THE ADULTS BUT FOR EARLY INTERVENTION THEY ARE HORRIBLE. THE BUS COMPANY THEY USE SELBY IS HORRIBLE A BUNCH OF HEADACHES SERVICES THAT ARE BEING BILLED FOR YOUR CHILD ISNT BEING RENDERED BE CAREFUL SEEMS LIKE ALOT OF ILLEGAL STUFF GOING. THE ONLY GOOD THING I COULD SAY IS THAT THE TEACHER ASSISTANTS ARE DECENT MOST OF THEM RATHER. BUT THE THERAPIST AND DIRECTOR FAKE THE FUNK BIG TIME. HORRIBLE PLACE LOOK ELSEWHERE FOR EARLY INTERVENTION AND FYI THEY ARE SMALL THEIR FLOOR IS MIXED WITH SPECIAL NEED ADULTS. JUST BE AWARE OF HAND IN HAND! PLEASE CONSIDER GOING ELSEWHERE UNLESS YOUR DUMB THEN GO THERE BECAUSE SMART PARENTS BE AWARE OF...

Don’t let the first impressions of this center fool you. It might not be new and glamorous, but the people that work at Hand in Hand are special kind of people. They care about the kids so much! They are so excited to greet the children every morning when the kids arrive, and they get them from the bus with smiles and hugs. Both classroom teachers work wonders (huge shout-out to Edyta and Donna!) Samantha the speech therapist and Emily OT are so experienced, warm and kind. My son looks forward to going to school every day. Thank you Olya and the rest of the girls for taking such good care of him! Thank you Chana for creating this wonderful community, a home away from home, for our kids that need special care and instruction. You truly changed our family’s life, and for that I’ll be forever grateful! Any parents considering Hand in Hand for your children - do not hesitate! This will be the best decision that you will do for...