Happy Hour 4 Kids, founded in 2003, was created to serve the individual needs of children who were having difficulty socializing with their peers. The founders, as professionals in the field of special education, found a great need for a place in which children could get the individualized attention they needed within a group setting to learn, generalize and apply social skills. "The Stefanies" decided to start a social skills class for several of their students out of one the children's apartments.

Since then Happy Hour 4 Kids has grown and collaborated with Joel Maute OTR/L, founder of Manhattan OT, to form a unique and comprehensive pediatric therapy center. In 2005 Happy Hour 4 Kids teamed up with Manhattan OT, a related service agency, founded by Joel Maute in 2004, to create a state of the art pediatric therapy center. We have grown over the years and now offer speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, socialization groups, special instruction, ABA, private SEIT, summer camp & Toddler Boot Camp.

Our knowledgeable, caring and dedicated staff is committed to serving the needs of children with all levels of abilities. For more information about each of our programs and staff members click on programs link above.

"I want you to know that we often think back on those years when you were working with our son and just thank our lucky stars that we were introduced to both of you. That period was probably one of the hardest of our lives and we feel so fortunate that you were there to help him and to be so positive about his future and his prospects when everything looked so bleak. We really can't thank you enough!"

"I love how you really got to know my son, REALLY got to know him."

"All of you have been so incredibly amazing, you have all put so, so much of you and have taught so much to our son. You have a very special place in our family."

"This is the best thing I have signed my daughter up for!"

"We feel so grateful and honored to have people like you in our lives. You really raised our standards and expectations of what great therapists should be, both professionally and personally."

"A+++, you really met the individual needs of my son. Can't thank you enough!!"

"Thank you for your guidance, knowledge, support, magic! You have truly helped my son be the happy child he is today."

"We are so happy and thrilled that our son is able to come to Happy Hour for his services. It is such a great place and I would highly recommend you guys to anyone. Thanks again!"

"As always thank you for everything that all of you have done for us. You were all so supportive and believed in our son as much as we did. We couldn't have kept searching without your encouragement and the good sessions that he had there to remind us of what he is capable of. So thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

"I just want thank you for all you have done for my children"

"Thank You. We look forward to more wonderful progress owed to the amazing staff. I cannot express the gratitude for all that has been done."