✦ Now Welcoming Families · Private Pay & Out-of-Network Support · English & Russian
Rooted in connection.
Focused on your child.
GEMS Play & Connect was founded by Bianna Shamis, BCBA/LBA, a boutique practice built on a simple belief: when connection is first, learning follows naturally in meaningful ways.
From early childhood to school-age,
we support families at home, building skills,
routines, and confidence together
"Our goal is simple: help your child build the skills they need to participate fully in their own life, and help your family feel confident and supported along the way."
Bianna Shamis
Founder
What makes GEMS different
BCBA-Led Care
Active BCBA certification in good standing, All clinical work adheres to the BACB Ethics Code (2022) and NY State Education Law Article 167.
Two Specialty Pathways
Early Childhood Program (ages 1-6) and our new School-Age Program (ages 7-12). Each stage has goals, strategies, and Supports that fit their world.
Bilingual Services
All Services, parent coaching, and family communication available in both English and Russian. Families are served in their first language.
Collaborative Care
With your consent, we collaborate with SLPs, OTs, PTs, pediatricians, school teams and other providers so everyone is moving in the same direction.
Rooted in connection.
Focused on your child.
"GEMS Play & Connect was founded by Bianna Shamis, BCBA/LBA, a boutique practice built on a simple belief: when connection is first, learning follows naturally in meaningful ways.
From early childhood to school-age, we support families at home, building skills, routines, and confidence together
"Our goal is simple: help your child build the skills they need to participate fully in their own life, and help your family feel confident and supported along the way."
Bianna Shamis
Founder
Rooted in connection.
Focused on your child.
"GEMS Play & Connect was founded by Bianna Shamis, BCBA/LBA, a boutique practice built on a simple belief: when connection is first, learning follows naturally in meaningful ways.
From early childhood to school-age, we support families at home, building skills, routines, and confidence together
"Our goal is simple: help your child build the skills they need to participate fully in their own life, and help your family feel confident and supported along the way."
Bianna Shamis
Founder
What makes GEMS different
BCBA-Led Care
Active BCBA certification in good standing, All clinical work adheres to the BACB Ethics Code (2022) and NY State Education Law Article 167.
Two Specialty Pathways
Early Childhood Program (ages 1-6) and our new School-Age Program (ages 7-12). Each stage has goals, strategies, and Supports that fit their world.
Bilingual Services
All Services, parent coaching, and family communication available in both English and Russian. Families are served in their first language.
Collaborative Care
With your consent, we collaborate with SLPs, OTs, PTs, pediatricians, school teams and other providers so everyone is moving in the same direction.
What makes GEMS different
BCBA-Led Care
Active BCBA certification in good standing, All clinical work adheres to the BACB Ethics Code (2022) and NY State Education Law Article 167.
Two Specialty Pathways
Early Childhood Program (ages 1-6) and our new School-Age Program (ages 7-12). Each stage has goals, strategies, and Supports that fit their world.
Bilingual Services
All Services, parent coaching, and family communication available in both English and Russian. Families are served in their first language.
Collaborative Care
With your consent, we collaborate with SLPs, OTs, PTs, pediatricians, school teams and other providers so everyone is moving in the same direction.
