At Yahalom Family Support, we are currently working with a family whose child has been out of school since February. After months of uncertainty, we helped coordinate a meeting with a potential school placement to assess if it would be the right fit.

While meeting with the school, there was a mutual understanding that this may be a very promising option for this child! We are now walking alongside this family as they navigate the next steps in the process.

While we can’t always guarantee help with logistics, it is our deepest hope and commitment to support our families all the way to the finish line. We daven each day that Hashem should enable us to help our families to our greatest capacity!

Sibs Event (Brooklyn)

We are excited to invite our Yahalom Sibs to a fun-filled evening at Kids-N-Action. Join us for pizza, net climbing, soft play, bumper cars, and more!

When: Monday, May 12th

Where: Kids-N-Action (1149 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn)

Who: Yahalom sibs grades 1-8

Girls: 5:30–7:00 PM

Boys: 7:00–8:30 PM

Open to sibs from all locations (no transportation provided).

Attendance by RSVP only!

Because you too are special — and this night is just for you!

Thank you to Supportive ABA for sponsoring.

How to Plan for Your Child’s Financial Future

We are excited to invite you to an important training session designed for parents of children with disabilities:

"How to Plan for Your Child’s Financial Future."

We are privileged to welcome Malkie Scher, Esq., who will guide us through strategies for securing your child’s financial well-being—while preserving essential services like SSI, Medicaid, and more.

Date: Wednesday, May 7th

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: Inwood, Five Towns (with a Zoom option available for your convenience)

Yahalom Monsey Moms Event

We are so excited to invite all our Yahalom Moms to a fun-filled Game Show Night with the one and only Suri Messinger!

Monsey, you’re up first! Join us on Tuesday, May 13th at 8:00 PM for an evening of fun, inspiration, community, and connection.

Brooklyn and Five Towns – we haven’t forgotten you! Stay tuned for your dates—we can’t wait to bring the excitement your way.

A heartfelt thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Levinson for graciously hosting this beautiful event.

Save the Date

Attention Brooklyn Moms of Children 16+! We’re excited to announce a special event just for you—coming up on May 26, 2025! Details and full program to follow soon.

We all do ABA Everyday. On Ourselves. Unknowingly.

We all do ABA. Every day. On Ourselves. Unknowingly. Yes. It’s True. Allow me to explain!

Have you ever written a shopping list? Or a to-do list?

Have you ever left your keys in a specific place, so you don’t forget them when you walk out the door?

Have you ever set an alarm clock? A reminder on your phone? Written something in your calendar?

Well, if you’ve done even one of the above, you’ve successfully implemented ABA on yourself. 

Congrats!

ABA has some wonderful strategies that can really improve your and your child’s quality of life. 



Be open to ABA, it’s flexible, practical and truly enhances the quality of life of those it’s implemented with!

Hindy Teichman MSEd, BCBA, LBA has a boutique practice in Brooklyn, NY, Social Trends ABA, where she specializes in treating complex behavior challenges in children with autism. To inquire about services, Hindy can be reached at hindy@socialtrendsaba.com.

Mind the Gut

Almost 30% of children suffer from some sort of gut disorder, especially constipation. 

Is your child blocked up?

Recent studies have shown that many children who suffer from constipation also have behavioral problems related to constipation.

If your child is all blocked up, they are likely to be more irritable, anxious, or show signs of OCD.

The first line of treating constipation is always diet, fiber and fluid intake, physical activity, and establishing routines around toileting.

Join us to learn more about this, and all the GI issues that may be impacting your child's behavior.

In The Yaldeinu School – 1600 63^rd Street

Monday, May 12^th @ 8:15pm (no virtual option available).

Please R.S.V.P. with mwilhelm@yaldeinu.net.

Pandas Training by Dr. Malky Davidson

Click below to watch a video of Dr. Malky Davidson giving insights on conditions like PANDAS and PANS. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptoms, seeking proper diagnosis and exploring various treatment options. Advocating for increased awareness among pediatricians, she encourages parents to trust their instincts and document changes in their children's behavior. Dr. Davidson also highlights the emotional impact on families and offers resources for support and information.

Autism Parenting Summit

Join this virtual summit from May 16-19th

The Autism Summit connects autism experts with special needs families, offering effective strategies on key topics to support your child, such as:

• Behavior Solutions
• Speech & Communication
• Social Skills
• Sensory Solutions
• Transitioning to Adulthood
• Picky Eating
• Executive Function & Motor Skills
• Special Education
• Dealing with Transitions
• Mental Health & Anxiety
• Self-care for Parents

And much more... 

Free OPWDD Evaluations (Staten Island and Brooklyn)

Eden has openings in their Clinical Evaluation program for individuals seeking OPWDD Eligibility.

They are doing psychological , psychosocial, and autism testing for children age 3+ in person and virtual.

The child may not have Medicaid.

To join, contact Gina Deprima at 718-750-0290 ext 1200 or gdeprima@eden2.org.

June 1st Letter

NYCPS has changed the policy regarding the delivery of special education services to students who are turning five in 2025 and will NOT BE ATTENDING what NYCPS calls kindergarten, often called Pre-1A in yeshivas. This will affect any student receiving special education services who will be repeating what NYCPS calls Pre-K and yeshivas call kindergarten. It will also affect any student who started preschool at an older age than usual. 

If you have any students in this situation, it is imperative that you reach out to your Parent Navigator for guidance BEFORE THE TURNING 5 KIP MEETING TAKES PLACE.  

Reminder: If you haven’t already, please submit the PNI (June 1st letter) and encourage all parents of children with special needs to do so. Please see here for our webinar and step by step instructions.  

Please see the NYCPS parent webpage here for updated information, and please reach out to our parent navigator, Mrs. Toba Lichtenstein, at tlichtenstein@aguah.org or 212-797-9000 X 327 with any questions.  

Wishing I Was Super Mom

I feel like I had to give up,

against my will,

a very big piece of my heart.

I feel like I had to let go

of my burning desire to help,

to do anything in my power

and beyond,

to help him improve, grow, develop.

Hashem’s messengers told me

to calm these maternal instincts

that are so strong,

to gently lessen them,

and accept what I can do,

without letting my other children suffer.

But my smothered wish is still there,

buried deep in my heart,

almost blown out by the winds of reality.

My only comfort is that Hashem knows

how hard it is

to let go of those deeply rooted longings,

in order to do His will,

and His calling,

instead of mine.

This is reprinted with permission from Neshamale Magazine, a free publication for families raising children with special needs. To subscribe, send an email to neshamalemagazine@gmail.com with the word "subscribe" in the subject line.

ADHD

Click below to read a beautiful essay written by our very own 11-year-old Aaron Schiffmiller about ADHD.