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Nikki Charnow- Founder

Rachel- Early Childhood Educator in General and Special Education

 My name is Nikki Charnow, I am a Behavior Analyst in NYC with a certification in Regulation Focused Psychotherapy and the founder of For the Love of Play.  I hold my Masters from Hunter College in Applied Behavior Analysis. Currently, I work privately one on one, facilitate playdates and run small social groups. Using a play based approa

 My name is Nikki Charnow, I am a Behavior Analyst in NYC with a certification in Regulation Focused Psychotherapy and the founder of For the Love of Play.  I hold my Masters from Hunter College in Applied Behavior Analysis. Currently, I work privately one on one, facilitate playdates and run small social groups. Using a play based approach, my expertise has led to specialize working with children ages 16 months to 10 years old on building language, communication, independence and social skills in addition to behavior reduction, teaching replacement behaviors, and preparing individuals to transition to school settings. I concentrate on teaching how to appropriately play with their peers and family, regulating sensory/emotional needs and self-management in social settings. 

Rachel- Early Childhood Educator in General and Special Education

Rachel- Early Childhood Educator in General and Special Education

Rachel Warren holds her Masters degree and is currently a fifth year teacher in the DOE. She has taught kindergarten through third grade. Over the summers, she has had the joy of working with pre school-aged children. 

Beth- Early Childhood Educator in General and Special Education

Beth- Early Childhood Educator in General and Special Education

Beth Tarnow holds her Masters degree from Bank Street. She is a lead teacher on a 2's classroom at The Brownstone School, and provides Special Instruction services for children ages 0-3 through Early Intervention. Beth is passionate about supporting families through parent coaching.

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Meeta- Licensed Behavior Specialist/ Behavioral Consultant

Manmeet has been practicing ABA since 2017. She utilizes a compassionate approach in all of her work to help build rapports with students by recognizing and celebrating the uniqueness in each one of them.

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