Children First Speech Language Speech Language Pathology and Psychology, PLLC (DBA Children First ABA Therapy NYC), is a small, private, high-quality agency using only BCBA/LBAs for ABA therapy. We are clinician owned and offer individualized therapy for our clients and their families. Most of our clients are aged 18 months to 10 years, in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Who We Serve
We serve primarily children with an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis, and also work with children with more mild development delays. We strongly believe in the ability of intensive treatment programs to enhance and meaningfully alter the trajectory of our clients’ lives. We create wraparound treatment plans based on observation and assessment results to tailor make programs that improve functioning across all skill domains.
History & Vision
We began working together in 2000 and soon collaborated with numerous treatment teams in Manhattan. Sara’s background at UCLA working at the Clinic for the Behavioral Treatment of Children convinced her of the efficacy of intervening with the research backed number of ABA treatment hours. Dina was trained at NYU in Speech Pathology, bringing a wealth of knowledge about developmental hierarchies, and how to set up programs for children that were not developing in typical ways. As we began collaborating on teams, our complimentary skills sets, and our similar treatment philosophies led to strong outcomes for many clients.
Our vision was simple and has not changed during our 25 years of collaboration – we want to provide excellent care to our clients and their families.
We stay true to this vision by keeping our agency small so we can have a personal relationship with every client. We only use BCBAs to do therapy to ensure the highest quality of service.
Key Leadership Staff
Dina Danzi is Speech and Language Pathologist who has worked with children on the spectrum for 30 years, and has a New York license. Learn more here.
Sara Kahn is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Special Educator who holds a license in Behavior Analysis for NY State. She has been designing treatment programs for children on the spectrum since 1997. Learn more here.
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Testimonials
Testimonials on this page and the site are solicited testimonials from professionals we have worked with and former clients.
“Sara Kahn and Dina Danzi are one of the most effective intervention teams in the New York Metropolitan area.”
Gary Mayerson, A Premier NYC-Based Autism Attorney
“Sara and Dina are immediately responsive, knowledgeable and excellent therapists so I always know the children will be getting the best intervention.”
Dr. Jennifer Cross, Developmental Pediatrician, Weill Cornell Medical Center
