For Parents
A Place That Sees Your Child
finding the right support starts with feeling understood.
At Aliyah’s Place, we know that choosing a program for a child with disabilities or special needs is an important decision. You want more than a place for your child to spend the day—you want an environment where they are welcomed, respected, supported, and given opportunities to grow.
That’s why we take the time to learn about each child individually.
One Size Does Not Fit All.
Frequently Asked questions
Your Questions, Answered.
What ages do you serve?
Aliyah’s Place serves children and teens with disabilities and special needs ages 5–18.
What are your hours?
Our Youth Center operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Our After-School Program operates approximately 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM during the school year.
Can you assist with restroom and daily-living needs?
Restroom and daily-living assistance may be available based on your child’s individual needs and our ability to provide the appropriate level of support.
Please discuss these needs with us during the enrollment process so we can determine whether appropriate arrangements can be made.
Do you work with children who are nonverbal?
We welcome inquiries from families of children with a wide variety of disabilities, abilities, and communication styles.
Because every child is different, we ask families to tell us how their child communicates and what strategies, tools, or support may be helpful.
What should my child bring?
What your child needs to bring may depend on their individual needs and the program they attend. During enrollment, our team will discuss any personal items, school materials, daily-living supplies, or other necessities your child should have with them.
Do you provide meals or snacks?
Meal and snack arrangements may vary. Please speak with our team about current policies and let us know about any food allergies, dietary requirements, feeding needs, or other considerations before your child attends.
Can my child’s therapist visit?
We understand how important continuity and collaboration can be for children receiving outside services.
Families may discuss arrangements involving occupational, physical, speech, behavioral, or other therapists with our team. Visits or collaboration should be coordinated and approved in advance.
How do you support sensory needs?
We aim to provide sensory-friendly activities and spaces while recognizing that every child experiences sensory input differently.
Parents are encouraged to tell us about known sensitivities, triggers, preferences, calming strategies, and accommodations that may help their child feel more comfortable.
What happens if my child becomes upset or overwhelmed?
Understanding what helps your child is important.
During enrollment, we encourage families to share information about triggers, communication cues, calming strategies, routines, and other approaches that may help when their child becomes overwhelmed.
Our goal is to respond with patience, compassion, and an understanding of the child’s individual needs.
Do you provide one-on-one support?
Individualized or one-on-one assistance may be available when appropriate.
Because the level of support required can vary significantly from one child to another, these needs must be discussed with our team before enrollment.
Do you support homeschool families?
Yes. Homeschool families may inquire about daytime attendance at Aliyah’s Place.
Contact us to discuss your child’s schedule, schoolwork, and individual support needs.
What types of disabilities do you support?
Aliyah’s Place is designed for children and teens with a variety of disabilities and special needs.
Rather than determining fit based solely on a diagnosis, we want to understand the individual child and the type and level of support they require.
Enrollment and specific accommodations are determined individually after speaking with the family.
Your Child Is More Than a Diagnosis
We Meet Children Where They Are.
Our goal is to work with families to better understand those individual needs and determine how we can create a positive experience for their child.
Depending on your child and their program, support may include sensory-friendly activities, socialization, life-skills development, academic assistance, recreational opportunities, daily-living assistance, and individualized support when appropriate.
Where All Children Matter.
Families Are Part of the Team
Communication Matters.
Supporting a child works best when families and caregivers feel comfortable sharing what they know.
We encourage parents to communicate openly with us about changes in routines, new needs, strategies that are working at home or school, and anything else that could help us better understand their child.
When appropriate, we can also discuss collaboration with therapists and other professionals involved in the child’s support.
We’re here to listen, learn, and work together.
