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Home » General » News & Events » Press » Vital Stim » BHSC Opens Full Day Greenspan Class

BHSC Opens Full Day Greenspan Class

For Immediate Release
Contact: Amy Starck 716-885-8318



Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center opens two full day Autism Classrooms.

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is proud to announce a unique program for children age’s three to five years who are exhibiting characteristics of Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, NOS. The program embraces the philosophy of Dr. Stanley Greenspan who is a renowned leader in Autism education.

The classrooms opened in September and we are amazed with the results we are seeing in the children this early on,’ commented Joseph J. Cozzo, President/CEO of Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center.

“With the increasing diagnosis of Autism, 1 in 150 children in America have an autism spectrum disorder, we saw the need to work with these children and their families,’ he added.

The preschool program implements the Greenspan approach for teaching children skills in all developmental areas with a focus on peer and adult social interactions. The goal is for children to attain age appropriate communication, social/emotional, behavioral, educational, fine and gross motor skills. Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center staff provide Intensive therapy sessions to achieve each child’s Individualized Educational Plan’s goals and objectives. A multidisciplinary team approach provides the opportunity to address the needs of each child.

The Children are engaged in activities that are highly motivating, socially interactive and hands-on for them. The daily schedule is a combination of individual, small and large group activities that facilitate learning. The classroom team consists of staff that have been trained and/or educated in the Floortime teaching approach; including a Speech-Language Pathologist, Special Education Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Teacher Aides, Social Worker, and Music Therapist. Other services could include physical therapy if required on a child’s IEP.


The Greenspan approach does not focus on the child only. Parents play an extremely important role in their child’s program. Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center provides parent training and support on a monthly basis to help families understand their child’s disabilities and education

This program is for children ages 3 – 5 years that are eligible, through their school districts Committee on Preschool Speech Evaluation (CPSE). Classes operate 5 full days a week. This program is funded through the N.Y.S. Education Department.

As a program utilizing the Greenspan/Floortime approach, we believe, Children take the lead by choosing activities/toys of interest to them, Sensory integration is a key element of the program, Establishing social awareness and interactions lead to meaningful learning , The more parents learn, the more they can help!!
Did you know that?.......

• 1 in 150 children in America have an autism spectrum disorder
• Males are four times more likely to have autism than females
• The earlier the intervention, the better
• For many children, autism symptoms improve with treatment

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, a not for profit organization, is a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment center for children and adults with speech-language and hearing problems. The Center employs more than 300 staff members, including full and part time licensed Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Teachers and Teacher Aides.
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