Heartivia Developmental Services provides personalized, private-pay, non-medical support for children, teenagers, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities in Queens and throughout New York City. Its services are designed to build practical skills, encourage independence, and help individuals participate more fully in their communities while respecting their goals, strengths, preferences, and communication styles.

Support includes daily-living skills such as meal preparation, household routines, organization, and time management, as well as community independence, self-advocacy, and decision-making. Heartivia also offers community participation and accompaniment, travel training for public transportation and Access-A-Ride, vocational readiness, and sensory-friendly outings. Social and recreational activities provide opportunities to explore interests and build connections, while parent and caregiver education offers guidance on routines, communication, transitions, and community resources.

The organization serves people with a range of developmental and communication differences, including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD, and learning differences. Heartivia emphasizes individualized support, respect, choice, and meaningful community connection. Its team works with families to shape support around each person’s needs and aspirations.