Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC)

About

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services using the evidence-based principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to improve their communication, socialization, academic, vocational, and functional skills.

Services Provided

Employment

• Paid employment (e.g., competitive integrated employment, supported employment)
• Work experience (e.g., vocational training programs, employment training programs, internships, volunteer)
• Skill development (e.g., technology, employability skills, pre-employment transition services)
• Career development (e.g., career counseling, job club, mentor)
• On-the-job training and support (e.g., job coach, assistive technology, supported employment)
• Youth and adult employment programs

Independent/Community Living

• Daily living skills (e.g., cooking, cleaning, budgeting, community habilitation)
• Recreation (e.g., parks, sports centers, arts programs, summer camps, social groups, day habilitation programs)
• Financial assistance (e.g., public assistance, financial literacy, social security benefits)

Healthcare

• Health specialists serving youth with disabilities (e.g., developmental pediatrician, occupational therapist, physical therapist, behavioral support, speech therapy, clinical evaluation, dentistry, music therapy, health insurance navigators)

Family Supports

• Support groups (e.g., parents, caregivers, siblings, peers)
• Educational resources for families (e.g. special education, disability specific resources, adult service systems)
• Evaluations (e.g., psychological, neurological, assistive technology, developmental)
• Respite services (e.g. temporary/relief care, emergency care)

Education/Training

• Preschool/early childhood programs
• Certificate programs (e.g., food handling, welding, first aid/CPR)
• Adult education (e.g., reading, math, communication, High School Equivalency Diploma)
• Vocational training programs
• Before and After-school programs
• School-age programs (e.g., Career & Technical Education, Alternative Schools)

Other Services

• Advocacy (e.g., special education, supported decision-making, young adult self-advocacy)
• Assistive Technology

Supported Age Ranges

• Early childhood (0-5)
• School age (5-18)
• Young adult (18+)

Counties Served

• SUFFOLK
• NASSAU