Here at The Phoenix Center we asked ourselves,”What can we do differently with technology?” The answer was Gary and Larry our Photon Robots, which are also used with our Funtronics Projector. This new technology students are drawn to, and add an extra layer of tools to their individualized therapy sessions. Learn more about how these […]
Quick Tips: Preparing Your Child for a Haircut
Haircuts can be stressful for anyone: you want to stick to your regular barber or hairdresser, you worry it won’t come out looking like your last one, and you jokingly hope your ear won’t get snipped. These worries are, in a way, not so different from the anxieties a child with special needs may experience, […]
Santa Visits The Phoenix Center!
On Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, The Phoenix Center’s Co-Founder, Dr. Geraldine Gibbia and husband Kevin Gaynor dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus and delivered donated Holiday gifts to The Phoenix Center’s 143 students. Read the full article on The Patch.
The Phoenix Center’s Stress Savers… Fun Family Outings
Leisure activities like going to the movies or a baseball game are supposed to be fun for the whole family. However, for an individual with special needs, these activities can be overwhelming at times. In addition, they can be unnerving for parents due to the many “what if’s.” There are many places your family can […]
Holiday Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Check out Julie Mower, executive director of the Phoenix Center, providing tips for parents on CBS 2 NY.