Block Institute, its programs and its faculty are featured frequently in news media outlets that share our concern for the well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. We are pleased to share with you some of our recent coverage:

February 2011 — FOX’s Good Day Street Talk segment celebrated the winner of Block Institute’s Second Annual Brightest Star Awards Gala, Aman Khaja, with celebrity judge, Miss New York 2010, Claire Buffie (View segment here)

February 2011 — Brooklyn Eagle included a story about Block Institute’s Second Annual Brightest Star Awards (Read article)

February 2011 — New York Metro Parents published advice from Gina Maranga of Block Institute about selecting the best summer camp for a child with special needs (Read article)

February 2011 — Big Apple Parent included an article by Dr. Scott Barkin of Block Institute about what you should do if you suspect your child has a disability (Read article)

December 2010 — Exceptional Parent published an article by Dr. Scott Barkin of Block Institute about planning for the holidays with your special needs child (Read article)

December 2010 — Care.com featured Block’s advice about planning for the holidays with special needs children (Read article)

November 2010 — Families.com included a Thanksgiving recipe idea from Block’s Director of Nutritional Services, Todd Adelman (Read article)

August 2010 — Positively Parenting featured a byline article by Dr. Scott Barkin of Block Institute about helping your special needs child adjust to back to school time (Read article)

July 2010 — New York Metro Parents byline article by Dr. Scott Barkin of Block Institute offering travel advice for families of children with special needseeds child (Read article)

June 2010 — Examiner.com article offering advice from Block Institute about traveling with children with special needs (Read article)

June 2010 — 24-7 Moms featured a byline article by Dr. Scott L. Barkin of Block Institute about vacationing with children with special needs (Read article)

June 2010 — Not So Average Mama published July 4 craft ideas from Debbie Scaccio at Block Institute (Read article)

May 2010— ParentGuide byline article by Dr. Scott Barkin with summer planning suggestions for special needs families (Read article)

May 2010 — Susan Heim on Parenting offers Mother’s Day craft ideas from Block Institute’s Debbie Scaccio (Read article)

April 2010 — Savvy Auntie byline article by Dr. Scott Barkin of Block Institute about traveling with special needs children (Read article)

March 2010 — Education Update — Article by Block Institute experts about selecting toys for children with special needs (Read article)

February 2010 — WorkingMother.com — Winter play tips from Block Institute’s experts (Read article)

February 2010 — Examiner.com — Unique Pals with Paws program profile (Read article)

January 2010 — New York Post — Profile of Block Institute sculptor Dean Millien (Read article)

January 2010 — PeoplePets.com — Introduces Block Institute’s Pals with Paws dogs, Chuckie and Chester (Read article)

January 2010 — About.com interviews Block Institute experts about “First Five Things to Do to Prepare for Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood”(Read article)

November 2009 — Brooklyn Eagle reports about Block Institute's Brightest Star Awards (Read article)

September 2009 — Zoo Too News visits Block’s Pals With Paws Pet Assisted Therapy program (Read article)

September 2009 — VenusDiva.com magazine features tips from Block Institute to prepare your child for back-to-school (Read article)

September 2009 — Blisstree.com features Turkey Roll-Up recipe from Block’s Director of Nutritional Services, Todd Adelman (Read article)

July 2009 — Examiner.com offers back-to-school advice from Block for children with special needs (Read article)

July 2009 — Today’s Parent magazine features Block’s advice on back-to-school (Read article)

July 2009 — Passporter News provides tips from Block Institute about traveling with children with special needs (Read article)

June 2009 — Health News Digest provides fun summer activity suggestions from Block Institute (Read article)

June 2009 — Parent Guide publishes an article by Block Institute Executive Director Dr. Scott Barkin and Program Director Gina Maranga (Read article)

May 2009 — Staten Island Advance features tips from Block Institute for intergenerational play for families with special needs children (Read article)

May 2009 — UrbanBaby.com offers Mother’s Day craft ideas from Block Institute (Read article)

April 2009 — Brooklyn Daily Eagle attends Block Institute Earth Day Celebration (Read article)

March 2009 — Nickelodeon.com Go City Kids profiles Block Institute (Read article)

December 2008—New York Daily News profiles Block Institute’s Photo Group (Read article)