TAP-FLOS, Inc has been supporting the
Yonkers Special Needs Community for over 5 years!
Each year we increase our outreach and programs.
Yonkers Special Needs Community for over 5 years!
Each year we increase our outreach and programs.
Born out of necessity, The Autism Project-FLOS (For the Love Of Shaquan) Inc is a 501c 3 organization and has been incorporated since 2012. We have been holding special services for the Yonkers community since 2013. The Autism Project FLOS Inc also hosts education based workshops for parents and guardians as well as events.
TAP FLOS is the brain child of a mom who couldn't find nor afford services, events, and recreation for her autistic son. Through years of trials and errors, meeting other families in the same situation and not finding a solution, she decided to create what wasn't available. Our first event consisted of one woman and a room in the Yonkers Public Library. We were completely unknown. Today our events and programs are attended by hundreds of people throughout Yonkers, NY.
What We Offer
Education-Parents can learn more about Special education and the process of learning how to advocate. Learning and building the skills to advocate to acquire services for their child. Being sure the families from low incomes and very low incomes are identified and continued to be supported.
Workshops-Education for parents through collaboration with State approved agencies (WILC), Westchester Independent Living Center and (WIHD) Westchester Institute for Human Development. We also have professionals come in and speak such as Doctors that specialize in the field. OT therapist, Speech, and Behavioral therapist to come in answer questions for parents.
Workshops topic are:
Annual Events
Target Population
The target population we concentrate on are children, teens and young adults that are developmentally disabled in the Yonkers Community. These types of individuals usually need a higher level of specialized care, supports and supervision. Over 4,000 students are enrolled in special education. In the 2014-2015 school year 7% (1,726) of the students transitioned out of special education into adulthood and needing adult services. These individuals are developmentally disabled and are diagnosis with autism, intellectual disabilities down syndrome etc.
For the population of adults still living at home or if your child is an older teen, these additional services can really help keep them active, learning and building skills while being out of the home a little longer.
For parents and guardians needing support and understanding on how to advocate for their child with disabilities. The Autism Project FLOS offers education; we hold workshops where we partner with State approved agencies to offer this FREE support. This is also essential for parents to be involved in helping with their child’s development and advocate for services, where there are none available or when they are below standard.
TAP FLOS is the brain child of a mom who couldn't find nor afford services, events, and recreation for her autistic son. Through years of trials and errors, meeting other families in the same situation and not finding a solution, she decided to create what wasn't available. Our first event consisted of one woman and a room in the Yonkers Public Library. We were completely unknown. Today our events and programs are attended by hundreds of people throughout Yonkers, NY.
What We Offer
Education-Parents can learn more about Special education and the process of learning how to advocate. Learning and building the skills to advocate to acquire services for their child. Being sure the families from low incomes and very low incomes are identified and continued to be supported.
Workshops-Education for parents through collaboration with State approved agencies (WILC), Westchester Independent Living Center and (WIHD) Westchester Institute for Human Development. We also have professionals come in and speak such as Doctors that specialize in the field. OT therapist, Speech, and Behavioral therapist to come in answer questions for parents.
Workshops topic are:
- Q ’n’ A - Questions and Answer session
- The Importance of Advocating for your Special Needs Child
- Understanding the Committee on Special Education (CSE) Process part 1 & 2
- Understanding the IEP Process what to look for
- Nutrition and Your Special Needs Child
- The Guardianship Process for under $100 dollars
- Transitioning Your Special Needs Child into Adulthood
Annual Events
- Supporting the Autism Community for Valentine’s Day
- Annual Yonkers Special Needs Fair
- Supporting Special MOM’s on Mother’s Day
- Bowling 4 Autism
- Sensory Movie Viewing
- Annual Holiday Celebration
Target Population
The target population we concentrate on are children, teens and young adults that are developmentally disabled in the Yonkers Community. These types of individuals usually need a higher level of specialized care, supports and supervision. Over 4,000 students are enrolled in special education. In the 2014-2015 school year 7% (1,726) of the students transitioned out of special education into adulthood and needing adult services. These individuals are developmentally disabled and are diagnosis with autism, intellectual disabilities down syndrome etc.
For the population of adults still living at home or if your child is an older teen, these additional services can really help keep them active, learning and building skills while being out of the home a little longer.
For parents and guardians needing support and understanding on how to advocate for their child with disabilities. The Autism Project FLOS offers education; we hold workshops where we partner with State approved agencies to offer this FREE support. This is also essential for parents to be involved in helping with their child’s development and advocate for services, where there are none available or when they are below standard.