Alyse November, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Social Work both from Adelphi University, NY. She has worked for over sixteen years in the field in a variety of settings, including a school for children with special needs, numerous early intervention agencies, a hospital and numerous home care agencies. In addition, Ms November has run educational seminars and clinics for educators and students. She is a mentor for students enrolled in masters level programs. The focus of her private practice is children with and without special needs and their families. "Alyse is a mother of two boys, Jacob and Joshua."

Alyse November writes;
One day after school in April of 2005 my son Jacob came home and told me that some of the children in his class were making fun of him. He had a difficult time verbalizing the details, however, as a mother I knew in my heart that this was only the beginning for him…

…When Jacob came home from school that day in April 2005 and told me about the new challenge he has to face…my heart broke...

…I asked myself if this is happening to my son, how many other children are faced with the same or similar challenges? Children with and without disabilities are teased everyday by their peers. Some are teased because of the way they look, others because of the manner in which they learn and others because of the way they behave. How could I help my son and all of the other children who are being teased?

It was out of love and concern for all children that the Different Like Me© program was developed.