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AHRC NYC Home Care Department
- Address: 83 Maiden Ln, 7th floor | New York, NY 10038
- Rating: 4.20 (156 reviews)
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All ages
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In-home,
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About AHRC NYC Home Care Department
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- In-home
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- English
83 Maiden Ln, 7th floor, NY, 10038
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Clean place my sons evaluation went smooth and everyone I came across was nice.
When it comes to support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities AHRC NYC is the benchmark.
The clinician was great. It took at least 2-3 months for me to receive the psychological evaluation.
Nice clean organized and willingness to give you and opportunity. I think I will like working here
I worked at AHRC for a few months at a residence in Staten Island and my experience was a complete nightmare. The staff and management were highly unprofessional which became evident through their actions. For instance one of the mentally disabled residents struggled with substance abuse and instead of addressing the issue the staff enabled his behavior to keep him quiet. As someone with previous experience in the field I found this to be completely unacceptable and shocking.Throughout my time at the group home I noticed several disturbing and questionable incidents. There were indications of physical abuse towards the residents and I had reason to believe that the workers were discarding or hiding their medications before my shift started. Determined to gather evidence I documented everything I witnessed including photographs of the residents bruises discarded medications found in the garbage and the Medication Administration Record MAR indicating that the workers had signed for those medications.Unfortunately my dedication to my job and my commitment to the well-being of the residents seemed to make me a target for some of the careless workers. It became clear that I was not well-liked especially since I had a shift that a few other DSPs desired. This resulted in me facing harassment and mistreatment.In the interest of brevity I will summarize the rest of my experience. I reported the incidents including the evidence to AHRC and the head of the residential division on Staten Island. While I am uncertain about the fate of the assistant manager involved I do know that months later I passed by the residence and noticed one of the workers still employed there engaging in inappropriate behavior and neglecting his duties. This suggests that the necessary changes may not have been implemented.It is deeply concerning to me that facilities like AHRC are allowed to continue operating. I implore you to steer clear of this place and refrain from entrusting your vulnerable loved ones into their care. The fact that they havent even bothered to change the name of their establishment to something more appropriate look up the acronym AHRC speaks volumes about their lack of accountability and dedication to those they serve.I also want to highlight that I had other issues during my time there and despite bringing them to the attention of the management I was ignored for several months after quitting. This only reinforces my belief that AHRC is an unprofessional toxic and unsafe place to work.In sharing this review my intention is to serve as a warning to families and friends of individuals with disabilities. I strongly advise staying away from this agency as their practices and environment are detrimental to the well-being and safety of the residents. It is crucial that we demand better standards and accountability in such facilities.
A bunch of wicked people. They dont care about the employees safety. My sister was pregnant working here and was in danger working in one of the homes because one of the residents liked to hit people she called a woman named Rosa to switch her residence and she got a attitude with her on the phone told her not to go back and that she will call her back to place her somewhere else soon. Its Been almost a year still no call back so she just left a pregnant woman without a job knowing that she wouldve needed the money the most a wicked company run while you still can
Have no complaints really. Maybe just one..But Ill get to that later. Ive visited this place a few times.. Its clean bright and warm... Now im not sure if its a pregnant thing.. But my childs evaluator seemed a little cranky.. I was cringing the whole time with her..
This is the best place for individuals with special needs. My oldest son Ahmed was interviewed here to go into their camp Anne program. I am so blessed that he got accepted and will be going this year. I love AHRC. They are so professional in all they do.
This company promise a lot but dont give much. I am waiting for services to get for my son 2 years and they just change employee who work on your case luck of help missing papers lying this company you cant trust and you not getting help from them. They have very good Internet site beside that they can offer nothing just waiting and waiting.
For the last two summers I have worked as a counselor at AHRC Camp Anne based in Ancramdale NY and they have undoubtedly been the best two summers of my life. I have met and worked with people from all over the world and made friends for a lifetime but that doesnt compare to helping and supporting the individuals who come for their summer vacations and spend all year looking forward to it Yes the work is tough but it is so rewarding when you see smiles in the pool the excitement of catching a ball and having pictures taken made of you and for you. These memories I will cherish and carry for the rest of my life and I could not recommend this Camp enough or this organisation They carry out such amazing work in New York for those with disabilities and I am so proud to have been a part of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills like:
- responding to questions
- starting or ending conversation
- changing conversation topics
- using gestures like pointing
- understanding other people's body language
Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it's really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. Your child will learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals.
It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don't speak at all.
Spot speech and language delays like a doctor here.
The goal of speech therapy is to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. This may take the form of using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Some other common things speech therapists can help with:
- Nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures
- Forming speech in a clearer way
- Communicating thoughts and feelings clearly
- Understanding and responding to questions
- Discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions
- Noticing and understanding body language
- Feeding and swallowing
- Stuttering
If you’re not sure where to start, this article lists 6 types of housing to be on the lookout for. Your child’s school and other parents are great resources to find out about potential options. Local groups, like your area’s Arc chapter, autism society, or special needs groups on social media, are good places to find resources as well. For additional help, consider working with a social worker and/or case manager.
The occupational therapy process includes an OT evaluation before care starts. Here are the four steps your family can expect when starting occupational therapy:
- Complete OT evaluation. An occupational therapist first identifies your child’s strengths and needs through a thorough OT evaluation, also known as an OT assessment or screening. You’ll answer questions about your child’s skills, and your child will most likely demonstrate their skills via hands-on activities with the therapist. Evaluations can last 30 minutes to a few hours.
- Approve OT plan. The therapist develops a care plan with individualized goals and customized interventions based on your child’s needs. You can also share any specific goals or concerns before approving the OT plan.
- Start therapy sessions. The therapist works directly with your child and your family, using various strategies and exercises to systematically improve areas of limitations and to build upon a child’s strengths. Some exercises your child might participate in are animal walks, obstacle courses, and therapy swing activities. Your family may learn strategies for supporting your child’s individualized needs at home, such as ways of supporting emotional regulation and sensory processing. The therapist may also recommend tools and techniques to use at home, in the community, or in the classroom to help your child succeed.
- Monitor your child’s progress. Parents and caregivers can expect ongoing progress monitoring and communication to ensure the child is achieving their short and long-term goals.
Occupational therapy can also be provided virtually via telemedicine. Virtual therapy is a great option for families in rural areas who may not have access to in-person services, or for families who prefer to have therapy in their child’s home.
Virtual OT allows the opportunity for increased caregiver participation and understanding of a child’s strengths, areas of improvement, and generalization of skills in the child’s home environment. Virtual therapy also provides increased opportunities for caregiver and family education to support the child and the family based on each family’s needs.
Here are a few things you will want to discuss with a potential respite worker: (Keep in mind that the most important step is to observe how the respite worker interacts with your child and your family.)
- Do they have work experience with children with autism?
- How will the respite worker support your child in a group setting?
- Do they have concerns about taking this job?
Once you find a quality physical therapist you want to work with, here are a few things you need to know:
- There will be an evaluation. First, you can expect an assessment to identify your child’s areas of strength and needs. A physical therapy evaluation usually lasts 30 minutes.
- You’ll review and approve the care plan. The physical therapist will create a care plan, also known as a plan of care (POC), outlining the goals and strategies. They will review this with you and your care team before moving forward with therapy sessions.
- Physical therapy sessions will be fun. PT with children is designed to be enjoyable. The therapist will use strategies and exercises based on your child’s needs. Exercises might involve playing on large stability balls, obstacle courses, movement equipment, stretches, and other hands-on activities.
- Expect home exercises. Physical therapists commonly assign exercises to work on at home. Doing these exercises with your child outside therapy sessions can improve your child’s overall progress.
Yes! Most providers offer physical therapy in their offices or a clinical setting, but many are offering at-home options. Virtual options have become more popular in recent years. You might facilitate care with the guidance of the physical therapist.