General Info

Established in 1962, Block Institute provides educational services for children with developmental disorders. It offers various vocational services, such individualized placement and training. Its individualized placement services include recruitment, vocational evaluations, job training and placement services. It provides various day treatment programs, such as basic self-care eating, behavior management and socialization skills, and community involvement, money management and travel training. It additionally offers rehabilitation activities, including physical, speech and occupational services. Its staff consists New York state-certified special education and early childhood teachers, occupational, physical, and speech therapists, social workers, psychologists and a consulting dietician. Block Institute is located in Brooklyn, N.Y.