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At Gersh Autism Academy Queens, we focus on building a strong foundation for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. As part of the Gersh Autism Academy family, our Queens location offers award-winning autism education in a nurturing environment designed to help young learners thrive both academically and socially.

Our specialized programs are customized to meet the unique needs of each child, ensuring they receive the best possible education. In addition to these personalized academic programs, students at Gersh Academy Queens benefit from:

• Individualized learning plans, tailored to each student’s individual strengths and needs, ensuring a truly personalized educational experience
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps improve communication, social skills, and behavior management
• Comprehensive therapeutic services, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health services and social skills development
• Daily living skills training tailored to early childhood, fostering independence from a young age.
• Engaging community involvement, with educational field trips and interactive learning experiences that bring lessons to life
• Collaborative and inclusive environment, promoting strong peer relationships and social interaction both within the school and the local community.
• Smooth transition to our nearby campuses after grade 5, ensuring a consistent and supportive learning experience as they continue their journey with Gersh.

parent testimonial:

“My son started at Gersh when he was five years old. My son was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD at the age of two years old. At five years old, he was considered not completely verbal. After his first school, I was very uncomfortable with my son being in settings that were not appropriate for him. I searched and was recommended to look up Gersh, which was when my life and my son’s life changed. My son is eight years old and has been attending Gersh for the last three years. Gersh’s staff are amazing. To the specialist service team, all I can say is that there are no words to express how much I appreciate them and how hard and invested they are to work with special needs children like my son. It’s been three years. My son is verbal now and he can express his feelings, not like a normal eight-year-old, but in a way that you can understand him. He has had some amazing teachers with a lot of patience. My son’s teacher this year is amazing. This year he can write his full name. For the first time, he read and wrote his first word. I was so excited. The feeling was amazing, especially when you were told in the past that your child won’t be able to do anything on his own. With that said, I can see my son with a bright future and if he continues at Gersh, I can picture him graduating high school. I cannot wait to see what else he can achieve from now to then. Gersh has been a blessing sent to me and my family, and I hope that it can be a blessing for another child and family as well.” – Marisol