Schools and Educational Services for Kids with Special Needs in Queens

Give your child with special needs the best education and support possible in Queens.

By Directories Editor October 1, 2025

Find schools and educational services for children with special needs in Queens. View helpful resources online.

When you have a child with special needs (whether a learning disability, behavior issues, or intellectual/developmental disabilities), finding a special education school in Queens that welcomes them and caters to their needs is top of mind in ensuring your child gets the education they’re entitled to. But finding the right special education school for your child can be a challenge. The good news is there are plenty of special education schools and educational services for children in Queens. Whether you’re looking for a school where your child can mainstream, a school that specializes in supporting your child’s specific needs, or a school that offers special education services, you’ll find special education schools and services in Flushing, Astoria, Long Island City, Jamaica, Kew Gardens, Ridgewood, Fresh Meadows, Middle Village, Glendale, Jackson Heights, Maspeth, Woodside, and beyond.

Watch the Manhattan, Brooklyn, & Queens School Showcase today to "tour" schools, meet directors, and find the perfect school for your child!

Check the boxes and submit the form below to connect with these businesses.

Jump to:

PTS COACHING - CINDY GOLDRICH, ED.M., ADHD-CCSP
Serving New York and Nationwide,
Email [email protected]

Website

Cindy Goldrich specializes in parenting children and teens with ADHD. She helps parents reduce arguing, stress, and chaos to help children reach their true potential. Cindy conducts a parent workshop series to help parents develop the tools to create a calm, more compliant environment. Specific strategies are developed to establish workable, realistic rules and expectations, reduce homework stress, and improve children’s problem solving, self-advocacy, and communication skills. Additional services include school support, staff development, and presentations. Coaching is available in person on Long Island and Manhattan or via phone.

ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MINDS
11-20 46th Road , Long Island City
646-670-5999
Email [email protected]

AYM is an independent private school for mid-high functioning school-age children on the autism spectrum. Led by Board-Certified Behavior Analysts®, we focus on social and functional language skills and provide personalized, rigorous curriculum using the principles of applied behavior analysis.

COMPREHENSIVE CONSULTATION PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, P.C.
718-441-0166
Queens location:114-20 Queens Blvd. Suite CS 2, Forest Hills Manhattan location:180 E. 79th St. Suite 1C

CCPS is a group of psychologists specializing in neuro-developmental and educational evaluations to help you understand your child's learning style and developmental level. A diagnosis of a learning disability or ADHD should not define, but rather strengthen your child and family. Let us help plan for their educational success and emotional well-being.

THE GLENHOLME SCHOOL — DEVEREUX ADVANCED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
81 Sabbaday Lane, Washington
860-868-7377

The Glenholme School is an independent, coeducational special needs boarding and day school for ages 10-21 in middle school, high school, postgraduate, and transitional living for career development. The comprehensive learning environment supports students with Asperger’s, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s, depression, anxiety, and learning differences.

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER
718-358-7900
Bay Ridge, Flushing, Lynbrook, Park Slope, Upper East Side

Huntington is the premier tutoring and test prep provider, including SAT/ACT and state tests, for kindergarten to 12th grades. The company prides itself on personalized attention and proven results. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Tutoring is available in-center and online.

LONG ISLAND SPEECH
844-5-SPEECH (844-577-3324)
Locations across Suffolk and Nassau: Stony Brook, Farmingville, Commack, East Yaphank, Islip Terrace, Jericho, Wantagh, New Hyde Park Newest Location:2915 Sunrise Highway, Islip Terrace, NY
631-675-1065

Janine Stiene, speech-language pathologist, owns and operates Long Island Center for Speech and Myofunctional Therapy. With her group of therapists, she supports families across Long Island, specializing in PROMPT, feeding, myofunctional therapy, voice disorders, fluency, augmentative communication, articulation, auditory processing disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders.

THE VINCENT SMITH SCHOOL
322 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington
516-365-4900

Since 1924, Vincent Smith School has been LI’s premier school for differentiated instruction in grades first-12th for students with learning difficulties. We’re known for our individualized programs for challenges like Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorders, or ADHD. Your child will find a supportive and nurturing environment at Vincent Smith.

And you can always browse more of our education resources in Queens, including private schools, preschools, Catholic schools, and charter and magnet schools.