Horizons Clinic

Horizons Article 16 Clinic provides therapeutic, clinical services to individuals with developmental disabilities, age 4 and up, to enhance their quality of life and help them achieve their fullest potential. A division of Arc of Onondaga, Horizons is a free-standing, Article 16 Clinic certified by the New York State Office of People With Developmental Disabilities.

Under the direction of a Board-certified physician, a licensed,dedicated, sensitive and professional staff provide the services offered by Horizons Clinic. All staff members are completely familiar with the special needs of the people they serve.

Services Provided by Horizons Clinic

· Psychological Evaluation and Testing

IQ/Adaptive Testing for OPWDD eligibility

· Sexuality Assessments

Determines ability to give informed consent for sexual relationships

· Medical Affidavits

· Social Work Counseling

Grief, anger management, self esteem, social skills, sexuality issues, etc.

· Guardianship Affidavits

To obtain court-ordered guardianship of an individual after age 18

· Rehabilitation Counseling

Vocational/work issues, job & interview skills, career exploration, work ethics, etc.

Click here for program participant pre-vocational opportunities

· Nutritional Services

Obesity, high blood pressure/cholesterol, special diets, etc.

· Occupational/Physical Therapy

Who pays for Clinical Services?
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Self-pay

Who we serve
Individuals, ages 4 and older, who have been diagnosed before their 22nd birthday with a developmental disability including:
• Autism
• Cerebral Palsy
• Mental Retardation
• Seizure Disorders
• Other neurological impairments

Occupational Therapy Services

In addition to those enrolled in an Arc of Onondaga Day Habilitation program, Horizons Clinic is now accepting applications for all individuals in need of Occupational Therapy to be provided by Ann Sullivan, OTR within Arc’s site-based Day Habs.

What is Occupational Therapy?

An essential component of Horizons Clinic is the occupational therapy services. These services include: fine motor skill development, improving muscle tone, and perceptual and sensory motor skills development.

Additionally, Ann Sullivan, OTR, also specializes in sensory integration techniques to maximize each participant’s functional abilities.

The aim of occupational therapy is to help the client perform daily tasks in their living and working environments and assist them in developing the skills to live independent, satisfying and productive lives.

Areas addressed during OT sessions:

· Activities of daily living self-care, dressing, grooming, adaptive equipment for dining

· Fine/gross motor skills

· Adaptations/ modifications to environment to assist with function- splinting, positioning/seating

· Sensory integration- techniques to enhance how others interpret and respond to sensory input

from their environment such as tactile (sense of touch) and vestibular (movement, balance,

gravity)

All therapeutic services are individually tailored to the individual’s specific needs – keeping with Arc of Onondaga’s mission of assisting individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their fullest potential.

The Horizons Clinic application can be found by clicking the link below.

Location, Hours & Contact Information

600 S Wilbur Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13204

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (By appointment only)

For information call (315) 476-7441 x1167 or email: HorizonsIntake@arcon.org.

Documents & Resources

Horizons Clinic Application (PDF) - For first time applicants
Request for Additional Services (PDF) - For participants who previously had intake into our clinic
Request for PPD (Mantoux) Testing (PDF)

Pictured above from left to right:

Kristen Morey, LMSW, Clinic Director

Sheila O’Donnell, LMSW, Clinic Manager

Elizabeth Koenig, MS, Psychologist

Ann Sullivan, OTR, Occupational Therapist

Michelle Ciotti, LMSW, Social Worker

Dave Roeder, MS CRC, Rehabilitation Counselor

Joanne Leveroni, MS CRC, Rehabilitation Counselor

Norma Marmai, PT, Physical Therapist

Barry Lyon, Treatment Coordinator

Janette Clark, RN

Diane Caughey, RD, CDN, Dietitian

Diane Seib, Administrative Assistant

Not pictured: Leah Phaneuf, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist


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Under the direction of a Board-certified physician, a licensed,dedicated, sensitive and professional staff provide the services offered by Horizons Clinic. All staff members are completely familiar with the special needs of the people they serve. Services Provided by Horizons Clinic · Psychological Evaluation and Testing IQ/Adaptive Testing for OPWDD eligibility · Sexuality Assessments Determines ability to give informed consent for sexual relationships · Medical Affidavits · Social Work Counseling Grief, anger management, self esteem, social skills, sexuality issues, etc. · Guardianship Affidavits To obtain court-ordered guardianship of an individual after age 18 · Rehabilitation Counseling Vocational/work issues, job & interview skills, career exploration, work ethics, etc. Click here for program participant pre-vocational opportunities · Nutritional Services Obesity, high blood pressure/cholesterol, special diets, etc. · Occupational/Physical Therapy Who pays for Clinical Services? • Medicaid • Medicare • Self-pay Who we serve Individuals, ages 4 and older, who have been diagnosed before their 22nd birthday with a developmental disability including: • Autism • Cerebral Palsy • Mental Retardation • Seizure Disorders • Other neurological impairments Occupational Therapy Services In addition to those enrolled in an Arc of Onondaga Day Habilitation program, Horizons Clinic is now accepting applications for all individuals in need of Occupational Therapy to be provided by Ann Sullivan, OTR within Arc’s site-based Day Habs. What is Occupational Therapy? An essential component of Horizons Clinic is the occupational therapy services. These services include: fine motor skill development, improving muscle tone, and perceptual and sensory motor skills development. Additionally, Ann Sullivan, OTR, also specializes in sensory integration techniques to maximize each participant’s functional abilities. The aim of occupational therapy is to help the client perform daily tasks in their living and working environments and assist them in developing the skills to live independent, satisfying and productive lives. Areas addressed during OT sessions: · Activities of daily living self-care, dressing, grooming, adaptive equipment for dining · Fine/gross motor skills · Adaptations/ modifications to environment to assist with function- splinting, positioning/seating · Sensory integration- techniques to enhance how others interpret and respond to sensory input from their environment such as tactile (sense of touch) and vestibular (movement, balance, gravity) All therapeutic services are individually tailored to the individual’s specific needs – keeping with Arc of Onondaga’s mission of assisting individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their fullest potential. The Horizons Clinic application can be found by clicking the link below. Location, Hours & Contact Information 600 S Wilbur Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13204 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (By appointment only) For information call (315) 476-7441 x1167 or email: HorizonsIntake@arcon.org. Documents & Resources Horizons Clinic Application (PDF) - For first time applicants Request for Additional Services (PDF) - For participants who previously had intake into our clinic Request for PPD (Mantoux) Testing (PDF) Pictured above from left to right: Kristen Morey, LMSW, Clinic Director Sheila O’Donnell, LMSW, Clinic Manager Elizabeth Koenig, MS, Psychologist Ann Sullivan, OTR, Occupational Therapist Michelle Ciotti, LMSW, Social Worker Dave Roeder, MS CRC, Rehabilitation Counselor Joanne Leveroni, MS CRC, Rehabilitation Counselor Norma Marmai, PT, Physical Therapist Barry Lyon, Treatment Coordinator Janette Clark, RN Diane Caughey, RD, CDN, Dietitian Diane Seib, Administrative Assistant Not pictured: Leah Phaneuf, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
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