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1-1 Alliance Resources and Associates, Inc.
Allan Roth, M.S.ED.
PO Box 1575
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 481-3126
Email: arassociatesinc | at | yahoo.com
Consulting/Advocacy for individuals of all ages (birth to adult) about special education, SST, 504, regional center, IHSS, and discipline/expulsions. We cover the entire U.S.
A4K
-- Advocates for Kids
3366
Punta Alta, Unit 2F
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 582-3601; (949) 716-9498 (fax)
Email: timrunner | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.special-education-answers.com
We have a proven track-record of enabling parents to recover tuition
costs for private school and RTCs. We represent clients in IEPs, SSTs,
Due Process Hearings, and Mediations as well as to Regional Centers
and other agencies.
AAP
Advocates, LLC
Myra Galt
1160 N. Dutton Suite 120
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 566-7600; (707) 527-6579 (fax)
Email: mgalt | at | aapadvocates.com
Web: http://www.AAPAdvocates.com
We represent and advocate for children with disabilities who need
to receive federally mandated programs such as Special Education,
Adoption Assistance, and In Home Support services.
A Full Circle of Learning
Jennifer Coakwell-Moray
750 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94117
(510) 333-2098
Email: jmoray1 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://afullcirclelearning.wordpress.com
Serving students of all ages with dyslexia and learning differences
using Orton-Gillingham and Montessori approaches.
A
Plus Tutors
Ginger Perry (Owner)
20370 Starr King Dr
Soulsbyville, CA 95372
(209) 770-5215
Email: aplustutors001 | at | Gmail.com
Small group and 1:1 tutoring for children with learning challenges.
Specialized instruction in Dyslexia. Support services for 504/IEP
including advocacy at local schools in a 50 mile radius. Homeschool
with support classes, too.
A
Special Nanny
Kirsten Jensen
14125 Capri Drive, Suite 1-A
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 379-8987; (408) 379-8005 (fax)
Email: info | at | specialnanny.com
Web: www.specialnanny.com
A Special Nanny is a nanny recruiting agency that makes placements
exclusively for families of children with special-needs.
A-SBS
Consulting
Thomas "TJ" Zmucki Jr., JD
1520 Southwest Expy #416
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 829-7216
Email: TJ_Zmucki | at | msn.com
Advocate/Consultant/Tutor for all Special Education needs for parents
and students. IEP Representation, Due Process, Assessments, Tutoring,
ABA, Discrete Trials.
AboutKids
Linda Geller
5310 Kilkenny Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 446-3259
Email: valleyoak | at | aol.com
AboutKids provides educational advocacy, networking, support and tools
for families with special needs children so they may educate themselves
through monthly meetings, guest speakers and trainings.
Academy
for Independence
Kimberly Schehrer
149 Zanzibar Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 239-2788; (831) 687-0774 (fax)
Email: kimberly | at | academyforindependence.com
Web: http://academyforindependence.com/
We offer support in the areas of education and life skills to students
with learning disabilities, Asperger Syndrome, AD/HD, developmental
disabilities, and mood disorders.
Achieve
Beyond
8135 Painter Ave., Suite 200
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 698-6600; (562) 698-6613 (fax)
Web: http://www.achievebeyondusa.com
Achieve Beyond pediatric therapy and autism services is a company
that provides early intervention health services to children in Los
Angeles, CA metro area.
Timothy
A. Adams, Esq.
Attorney at Law
20042 Beach Boulevard
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 698-0239
Web: http://www.californiaspecialedlaw.com
Special education attorneys assisting families throughout California
with special education (IEP meetings, due process hearings) and regional
center (Lanterman Act) law, conservatorships and appellate advocacy.
Jean
Murrell Adams, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 832-6000; (800) 785-6713; (510) 832-3099 (fax)
Email: Oaklandadmin | at | adamsesq.com
Web: http://AdamsEsq.com
Our law firm maintains a practice in the area of Special Education
Law representing children with special needs throughout the extended
Bay Area.
Adaptive
Ski Lessons
Eveline Wu, GCFP
30 Bliss Court
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 708-8516; (530) 542-5173
Email: evelinewu | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://adaptiveskilessons.wordpress.com
Affordable private ski lessons to children with developmental delays.
Specialized approach, promoting fun, learning, and therapeutic benefits
with Eveline at Heavenly Resort, South Lake Tahoe.
Advocacy
Bay Area Services
3370 Woodview Drive
Lafayette, CA 94549
(209) 996-8870; (815) 377-2562 (fax)
Email: childadvocacy | at | me.com
COPAA trained advocate with knowledge of Special Education, 504, IEPs
and ACT/SAT accommodations. Sliding fee scale for low-income families.
Advocacy
For Life
Tracy Bailey
PO Box 3122
Ramona, Ca 92065
(760) 415-4872
Email: advocacyforlife | at | hotmail.com
I have 15+ years experience working in special education. Services
provided include: representation, consulting, testing, tutoring, CAHSEE
preparation and training in self-advocacy. Espanol available.
Advocacy,
Psychological & Neuropsychological Services
Maria Moleski, Ph.D.
2631 Phyllis Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 849-5165
Email: Dr_Moleski | at | child-neuropsychologist.com
Web: http://www.child-neuropsychologist.com
Dr. Moleski is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY19434), a licensed
educational psychologist (LEP2625), and a child & adolescent Neuropsychologist.
Advocate
IEP
Adrienne Oliveira
3698 Chillingham Court
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 238-9416
Email: Aolivia.oliveira | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.advocateiep.com
Adrienne Oliveira is an Educational Consultant. Her mission is to
support families with children who are having difficulty in the public
school systems.
Advocates
for Education
Elizabeth Essner
14069 Loma Rio Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 741-1404; (408) 741-1418 (fax)
Email: ee | at | advocatesforeducation.com
Web: http://www.advocatesforeducation.com
A highly experienced special education advocate who helps parents
through both the IEP and 504 processes to obtain an appropriate education
for their children.
Advocates;
School Bus, Santa Cruz to Seaside, CA
Roberta E. Simmons, Grandmother
900 Capitola Ave, #4
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 477-0837
Email: res | at | cruzio.com
Asking all 10 Santa Cruz public school districts to establish a school
bus service from Scotts Valley to Seaside for students attending Chartwell
School, Seaside, CA.
Peter
W. Alfert, Esq.
Attorney at Law
200 Pringle Ave., Ste. 450
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 279-3009; (925) 279-3342 (fax)
Email: palfert | at | hintonalfert.com
Web: http://www.hintonalfert.com
We represent special needs students and their families in connection
with physical and emotional abuse or neglect in the classroom. The
law firm of Hinton Alfert & Kahn LLP handles cases on a contingency
fee basis. This means that there is no retainer fee and no fee is
due unless there is a recovery.
allARTstudio
Alla Chertok-Tripolsky
1199-A Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 654-6181
Email: allartstudio | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.allartstudio.net
We offer a unique personalized art program that is specifically designed
for individuals with different abilities and/or challenges.
American
Foundation for the Blind-West
111 Pine Street, Suite 725
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 392-4845
Web: http://www.afb.org/
Amethyst
Group LLC
Susan A. Mead M.A.,M.S.
PO Box 11026
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 699-0937
Email: mindsonlearning | at | att.net
Special Education Advocacy, 504 Plans, SST Meetings, IEP Reviews,
Accommodations/Modifications/ Interventions, Specialized Curriculum,
Special Needs Tutoring.
Anova
Center for Education
3033 Cleveland Ave, Suite 240
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 527-7032; (707) 527-7960 (fax)
Email: email | at | anovaeducation.org
Web: http://www.anovaeducation.org
Serves children and teens (ages 6 through 22) diagnosed with High
Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Emotional Problems,
Learning Disabilities and other Neuro-Cognitive Impairments.
Anova
Education and Behavior Consultation
1142 State Farm Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 527-7032; (707) 527-7960 (fax)
Email: email | at | anovaeducation.org
Web: http://www.anovaeducation.org
Anova specializes in providing behavior support services on your local
school campus which may include functional analysis assessments, positive
behavior intervention plans, and 1:1 behavior support services.
Arc
California
1225 Eighth Street, Suite 590
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 552-6619
Arnold
Advocacy, LLC
Colleen Arnold, M.S.
46 Gann Way
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 516-0482
Email: c.arnoldadvocacy | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.arnoldadvocacy.com
Special education advocate, working with families across the San Francisco
Bay Area to empower students with learning differences through strength-based
solutions.
Ascend Diagnostic & Support Services
Haleigh Scott
2717 Cottage Way, Suite 16
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 525-8866
Email: lizzyfuller | at | ascendsupportservices.com
Web: https://www.ascendsupportservices.com/
We provide autism diagnostic evaluations, ABA therapy (including the Early Start Denver Model), parent coaching, mental services, and IEP advocacy both in-person and over telehealth.
Aspire
Advocacy, LLC
Leigh Monichon
3259 Todd Way
San Jose, CA 95124-2244
(408) 893-6933
Email: leigh | at | aspireadvocacy.com
Web: http://www.aspireadvocacy.com
Trained advocates, mothers of multiply disabled children with extensive
Individualized Educational Plan experience. We help families and children
ages 3-22 navigate the special education/IEP maze.
Autism
Answers
Linda Haynes
P.O. Box 2632
Oakland, CA 94502
(510) 506-8971; (510) 749-7072 (fax)
Email: lhpedraza | at | autismanswers.org
Web: http://www.autismanswers.org
Autism Answers is devoted to providing solutions and answers to individuals
that are socially and economically disadvantaged and living with autism.
Autism
Spectrum Disorder Elk Grove Resource Group
Download the flyer for more information (Word Document)
http://www.fetaweb.com/help/elk.doc
Teresa
Bailey, Ph.D., Inc.
Mail: P.O. Box 4058
Los Altos, CA 94024
Office: 881 Fremont Ave. Suite B-8
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-3451
Email: tbaileyphd | at | me.com
Web: http://www.tbaileyphd.com
Psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and psychological evaluations
for children, adolescents, and adults. IEP, 504, IEE, state and federal
benefits applications, cognitive and emotional disabilities, autism
spectrum, gifted.
Michelle
Ball, Esq.
Attorney at Law
717 K Street, Suite 228
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-9064; (916) 444-1209 (fax)
Email: mblawatty | at | softcom.net
Web: http://edlaw4students.com
Assisting California parents and students in education law matters
since 1995. We help with discipline issues, special education, and
a multitude of other issues which arise in the school setting.
Dr.
Beth Ballinger/Newport Beach Developmental
901 Dover Drive Ste. 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 642-0292; (949) 642-0298 (fax)
Email: fourvision | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.optometrists.org/California
Specializing in visual testing and treatment for visual: attention,
motor, integration and visual cognitive/processing/thinking. Child
friendly evaluations that respects each individual child.
N. Barner Education Advocacy
Nikki Barner
3047 Moliner Dr.
Cameron Park, CA 95682
(916) 207-5076
Email: barnernikki | at | gmail.com
I provide parent consultations, IEP attendance, review of past and current assessments and IEP's, coaching, addressing appropriate goal areas and development of parent addendums.
Teresa
Baro Advocacy
7276 Huntswood Court
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 271-0114; (206) 202-3059 (fax)
Email: teresabaroadvocacy | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.teresabaroadvocacy.com
Experienced Special Education Advocate who assists parents of children
with special needs secure appropriate placement and services for their
children. Assists in IEPs, 504s and SSTs. Serving all disability categories.
Bay
Area Advocacy
Molly Matava
20261 Herriman Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
(650) 678-9918
Email: mollymatava | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.bayareaadvocacy.com
Experienced educational advocate covering a range of disabilities
including autism, speech and language, downs syndrome, ADHD, ED, cognitive
disabilities and specific learning disabilities.
Bay
Area Psychological Testing Associates
Roz Wright, Psy.D.
447 Battery Street, Suite 230
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 296-8081; (415) 296-8471 (fax)
Web: www.bapta.com
BAPTA provides psychological, psycho-diagnostic and neuropsychological
testing services to children of all ages. We specialize in the evaluation
of learning disabilities, cognitive functioning, and developmental
disorders.
Bay
Area Special Needs Kids Group
Meena Kalyanasundaram
39270 Paseo Padre Pwy # 209
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 386-6842
Email: nkmeena | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Physicalchallenges_Bayarea/
Internet Support group is for adults and for parents and caregivers
of children with Cerebral Palsy, Microcephaly, Lissencephaly, Muscular
dystrophy, Muscular atrophy, other Physical challenges in the BAY
AREA, CALIFORNIA and it's vicinity.
Bayhill
High School
Shelley Lobell, Exec. Dir.
521 Boden Way
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 268-1500
Email: lobell | at | bayhillhs.org
Web: http://www.bayhillhs.org
Bayhill High School, a WASC accredited and certified Non-Public School
provides a comprehensive program for students with learning differences.
Baywood
Learning Center
Grace Neufeld
1000 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 228-5961
Email: baywoodlearningcenter | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.baywoodlearningcenter.org
Providing an emotionally supportive and academically appropriate environment
for highly and profoundly gifted children that nurtures and validates
the child's unique strengths, while teaching strategies for accommodating
learning differences and social skills.
Barbara
Bell Photography
P.O. Box 1463
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 544-4456
Email: info | at | bbphoto.us
Web: www.bbphoto.us
Certified to photograph children with special needs. Having taught
elementary school, I feel that parents and children of all abilities
should have their picture taken.
Matthew
J. Becker, Esq.
Attorney at Law
641 Fulton Avenue, Ste. 200
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 873-7478
Email: matthew | at | fbfirm.org
Web: http://fbfirm.org
Attorney w/ two decades of educational experience. Assists families
throughout CA w/ SP.ED. (SSTs, IEPs, 504s, Due Process, Mediations,
Regional Centers), discipline & student rights.
Beyond
Quality Educational Consultants
Theresa Lozac'h, MA
1633 Edith Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 332-6231
Email: beyondqualityconsultants | at | gmail.com
Web: http://theresalozach.com
School selection, program evaluation, and advocacy services for children
ages 3-12 with unique educational needs in the East Bay area.
Blind
Babies Foundation
Michael McFarland
1814 Franklin Street, 11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 446-2229; (510) 446-2262 (fax)
Email: bbfinfo | at | blindbabies.org
Web: http://www.blindbabies.org
Serving families with a child birth-age 5 diagnosed with a visual
impairment. Provide consultation, home visiting, medical support,
education and family groups/events.
Elizabeth
Block, Licensed Educational Psychologist
7145 View Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 685-3635
Email: Lizblock | at | comcast.net
Web: http://lizblock.com
Evaluations, Consultations, Counseling
Deborah
Bloom Educational Consultant
1 Crow Canyon Ct., Suite 105
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 820-5480; (925) 820-1570 (fax)
Email: office | at | deborahbloom.com
Web: http://www.deborahbloomconsultants.com
We work closely with parents and district staff to develop an appropriate
IEP that helps to deliver the most effective goals and services.
Blossom,
Learn & Grow Tutoring, LLC
Jeanne Walters
2180 Hastings Court
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 953-2118
Email: blossomlearnandgrow | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.blossomlearnandgrow.net
I provide one-on-one tutoring to dyslexic children using the Barton
Reading and Spelling Program.
Brain
Injury Association of California
P.O. Box 160786
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 442-1710; (800) 457-2443
Etta
Breaux, Dyslexia Specialist
26 Greenwood Drive
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 303-9230
Email: d4dyslexia | at | mindspring.com
One on one tutoring using the Barton Reading and Spelling Orton-Gillingham
based program for Dyslexia.
Laurene
Bresnick, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Zatopa & Stephens
100 The Embarcadero, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 896-1400; (415) 896-1403 (fax)
Email: Laurene | at | Zatopastephens.com
Web: http://Zatopastephens.com
Specializing in special education law, including all aspects of IEPs,
negotiating placement with public agencies, public and private placements,
residential schools, and disciplinary matters.
Bright
Futures Learning
Michael Pullmann
Granite Bay Clinic
4080 Cavitt Stallman Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-7655; (916) 221-1891; (916) 791-7657 (fax)
Email: mpullmann | at | brightfutureslearning.com
Web: http://www.brightfutureslearning.com
BFL goes beyond traditional approaches by looking at "WHY"
your child is struggling. Our scientific, research-based curriculum
together with sensory integration yields significant gains.
The
Bright Minds Institute
Carrie Southgate, DPT
8 Funston Ave., The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 561-6755; (415) 561-6759 (fax)
Email: csouthgate | at | brigthmindsinstitute.com
Web: http://www.brightmindsinstitute.com
Multidisciplinary center that includes behavioral/cognitive neurology,
physical/occupational therapy, speech/language pathology, education/tutoring,
neuropsychology, behavioral therapy (ABA), biofeedback, and clinical
psychology/family therapy.
Bright
Solutions for Dyslexia
Susan Barton, Founder
2059 Camden Avenue, Suite 186
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 559-3652; (408) 377-0503 (fax)
Email: info | at | BrightSolutions.us
Web: http://www.BrightSolutions.us
Free information and resource center on dyslexia. Offers free telephone
consultations with parents, teachers, and other professionals. Our
website contains everything a parent should know about dyslexia.
Note from Pete: Susan has impressive free videos about dyslexia
on her website where you can also subscribe to her quarterly newsletter.
Bottom line - her website, quarterly newsletter and services are incredible.
Broken
Tusk Educational Consulting
Astra Apsitis
1125 Plumas Ave
(831) 236-7979
Email: send2astra | at | gmail.com
Certified Education/Behavior Specialist w/20 years experience...now
on your side. Help for understanding IEP process, navigating conflict
with schools, finding reasonable solutions. Also offering IEEs and
FBAs.
Debra
Burdman, M.Ed., Educational Therapist
1202 Heather Lane
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(408) 476-1395
Email: drburdlady | at | gmail.com
Web: https://sites.google.com/view/debra-burdman--ed-therapy/home
Remediation of reading, spelling, writing and math challenges.
In person, online and blended learning. Orton Gillingham techniques for reading and spelling.
ButtonSoundBook.com
Helen Birch
12860 Beach Blvd. #G
Stanton, CA 90680
(775) 458-6914; (775) 458-6914 (fax)
Web: http://www.buttonsoundbook.com
Button Sound Book is an online bookstore with the world's largest
selection of electronic books for children.
California
Assistive Technology System
California Department of Rehabilitation
2000 Evergreen
Sacramento, CA 95815
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 944222
Sacramento, CA 94244-2220
(916) 263-8687; (916) 263-8685 (TTY); (916) 263-8683 (fax)
Email: dorcats | at | dor.ca.gov
Web: http://www.atnet.org/
California
Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (CAPVI)
Anne Ward
1445 Baird Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(209) 586-2652
Email: pierce | at | sonnet.com
CAPVI is a non-profit corporation. IEP workshops, etc. Annual meetings
at CTEVH, Lowenfeld Akeson. Information, support. Member Joint Action
Committee, working state, federal legislation.
California
Association of School Psychologists
1400 K Street, Suite 311
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-1595
Email: memberservices | at | casponline.org
Web: http://www.casponline.org/
California
Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
P.O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244-2020
Web: http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/
DDS provides services and programs to children and adults with developmental
disabilities which include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy,
autism and related conditions.
California
Department of Rehabilitation
Technology Related Assistance
California Assistive Technology System
CA Department of Rehabilitation
830 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 263-8685 (V/TTY); (800) 390-2699 (V/TTY, In CA)
California
Hands & Voices
9820 Willow Creek Rd., Ste. 275
San Diego, CA 92131
(866) 422-0422
Email: info | at | cahandsandvoices.org
Web: http://cahandsandvoices.org/
California Hands & Voices is a parent-driven, non-profit Organization
dedicated to supporting families’ choices in language, communication
modality and methodologies without bias.
California
Institute for Educational Progress
Dr. Kandace Forrester
1029 H st. Suite 404
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 538-0037
Email: info | at | caliep.com
Web: http://www.caliep.com
A team of expert educators and clinicians specializing in individual
assessment for students with unique learning challenges. We are available
for both private and IEE (Individual Educational Evaluations) assessments.
California
Learning Connection
Jenny Rocca
2505 W. Shaw Ave., Building A
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 228-9100; (559) 228-9200 (fax)
Email: jrocca | at | clconnect.com
Web: http://californialearningconnection.com
Educational services for learners with IEPs, 504 plans, and those
who need enrichment. Specialized language, tutoring and math programs
appropriate for dyslexic, autistic and LD learners.
California
Speech-Language-Hearing Association
825 University Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-1568
Email: CSHA | at | CSHA.org
Web: http://www.csha.org
The
California Special Education Observer
Web: http://www.sacramentolda.org/observer
An independent journal of news and information from the parent perspective.
Covers legislation and policy relating to special education in California
California
Special Education Programs Hearing Office Database
SEARCH Due Process Hearing Decisions and Orders
Web: http://www.oah.dgs.ca.gov/Special+Education/Default.htm
California
Special Education Rights & Responsibilities
Web: http://www.pai-ca.org/pubs/401601.htm
Californians
for Disability Rights
909 12th St., Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814
(800) 838-9237
Web: www.disabilityrights-cdr.org
Grassroots Advocacy membership organization with local Chapters statewide
and a Internet Chapter serving the busy professional or homebound.
CDR-A Force for Change since 1970!
Capital
Adoptive Families Alliance (CAFA)
Laura Stillmunkes
6875 Poca Montoya Dr.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 671-2030
Email: support | at | capadoptfam.org
Web: https://www.capadoptfam.org
CAFA provides Peer-Led Support Groups, Education/Training, Advocacy,
Respite, Resource Library, Community Connections, Family Events &
Summer Camp to adoptive families in greater Sacramento County.
Cardinal
Education
Allen Koh - Executive Director
PO Box 51594
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 391-9814; (650) 387-7585
Email: CECG001 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://cardinaleducation.com
Private, One-on-one Tutoring in Math, Reading, Writing, Organizational
Skills, Executive Functioning, & Time Management. All ages, grades
K-12.
Cardinal
Education
Adrian Serna - Associate Director
PO Box 51594
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 391-9814; (650) 387-7585
Email: CECG001 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://cardinaleducation.com
Private, One-on-one Tutoring in Math, Reading, Writing, Organizational
Skills, Executive Functioning, & Time Management. All ages, grades
K-12.
Caring
Communication Speech & Language Clinic
Aieshea Banks
8560 Vineyard Avenue, Suite 108
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-2700; (888) 876-2701 (fax)
Email: Info | at | CaringSpeechTherapy.com
Web: http://www.CaringSpeechTherapy.com
Private Speech & Language Assessment and Therapy for toddlers
through young adults. Individual and group treatment available. Programs
include Social Language Training and Augmentative/Alternative Communication.
Alexis
Casillas, Esq.
Attorney at Law
405 El Camino Real #328
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 204-9579; (650) 497-3786 (fax)
Email: acasillas | at | specialeducationatty.com
Web: http://www.specialeducationatty.com
Offering a full range of legal services to clients seeking special
education placement and related services. I offer counsel related
to placement, testing, and accommodations, as well as representation.
Elizabeth
Celestre, M.A.
440 C Canyon Oaks Drive
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 638-5005
Email: celestre05 | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.elizabeth.celestre.com
We provide specialized assessments in a wide variety of areas associated
with academic success e.g. academic achievement, visual and auditory
perception and discrimination, and language. Services are for Ages
7 through Adult and are FEE BASED.
Center
for Accessible Technology (CforAT)
2547 8th Street, 12-A
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 841-3224; (510) 841-7956 (fax); (510) 841-5621 (TTY)
Web: http://www.cforat.org
Pioneer of consumer-based technology resources and demonstration centers
for adults and children with disabilities, families, teachers, and
professionals, since 1983.
Center
for Communication Skills
Kathryn Wage
2505 W Shaw, Building A
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 228-9100; (559) 228-9200 (fax)
Email: kwage | at | clconnect.com
Web: http://centerforcommunication.net
Private practice in speech/language pathology and educational services
for children with learning challenges. Birth through college ages.
Insurance plans accepted for medically based disorders.
Center
for Early Intervention on Deafness
1035 Grayson Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 356-0004
Email: anna | at | ceid.org
Web: http://ceid.org
CEID offers comprehensive early start education and support services
for families with children aged 0-5 years old who are deaf and hard
of hearing in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Center
for Learning and Autism Support Services
Denise Pollard, M.A.
P.O. Box 1177
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 286-4396; (650) 286-4397 (fax)
Email: info | at | autismsupportservices.com
Web: http://www.autismsupportservices.com
Autism Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA),
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Social Skills Groups.
Serving children in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Central
California Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Judy Gregory, Information & Referral
619 Vermont Avenue
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-0237; (559) 591-2594 (fax); Info and Referral line: (559)
591-1127
Email: judygregory | at | comcast.net
Information and referral sources for dyslexia testing and tutoring
for those needing services for themselves or a family member.
Central
California Parent Training and Information Center Region 3
Exceptional Parents Unlimited
4440 N. First St
Fresno, Ca. 93726
(559) 229-2000; (559) 229-2956 (fax)
Email: epu1 | at | exceptionalparents.org
Central
Coast Center for Independent Living
Jennifer Ramirez
1350 41st Ave, Suite 101
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 462-8720; (831) 462-8727 (fax)
Email: jramirez | at | cccil.org
Web: http://www.cccil.org
CCCIL provides advocacy, information, and referral services to all
people with disabilities, including youth. Youth services are individual
and in group settings and include leadership development, independent
living skills, and advocacy.
Central
Valley Autism Project
1518 Coffee Rd. Suite C
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 521-4791; (209) 521-4794 (fax)
Clinical Director: Mila Amerine-Dickens, M.S
Director: Gina M. Pallotta, Ph.D
Cerebral
Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento
191 Lathrop Way, #N
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 565-7700
Email: UCPSacto | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.ucpa.org
Challenged
Family Resource Center
Jodi Frade, Executive Director
827 W 20th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0119; (209) 385-5317 (fax)
Email: llozano | at | challengedfrc.org
Web: http://challengedfrc.org
A non-profit parent organization providing support to families that
have children with special needs. We also help parents prepare for
their child's IEP meetings.
Children
& Family Services, Adoption Department
Stephanie Scholer
500 Ellinwood Way, Floor 3
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 602-6931; (925) 602-6985 (fax)
Web: http://ehsd.org/children/adoption/
Free Educational Advocacy for foster-adopt families who adopted through
Contra Costa County. I attend IEPs/504 Plan meetings and support families
through Special Ed. process.
The
Children's Psychological Health Center, Inc.
2024 Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 474-1854; (415) 474-7514 (fax)
Web: www.cphc-sf.org
Ms.
Christina's Tutoring
Christina Rutherford
2335 Magnolia Bridge Dr
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 325-1646
Email: black_belt1d | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.mschristinastutoring.com
Reading and spelling tutoring using the Barton system. Originally
intended for those with dyslexia, but will work for most people with
or without it.
CIP
Berkeley
Klint Schahrer
2150 Shattuck Ave, Suite 250
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 704-4476; (510) 295-2438 (fax)
Email: admissions | at | cipworldwide.org
Web: http://cipberkeley.org
Comprehensive transition programs help young adults with Autism and
Learning Differences achieve success in college, employment, and independent
living.
Geralyn
M. Clancy, Esq.
Attorney at Law
4354 Town Center Blvd.
Suite 114, PMB 17
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-4912
Email: gclancy | at | clancylegal.com
Web: http://www.clancylegal.com
I provide legal representation in all matters concerning special education,
regional center, IHSS, and ADA/accessibility.
Client
Assistance Program
Sheila Conlon Mentkowski, Chief
Department of Rehabilitation
2000 Evergreen Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-7372; (800) 952-5544; (800) 598-3273 (TTY)
Email: smentkow | at | rehab.cahwnet.gov
Web: http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/
Clutter
Control Angels, Professional Organizing
Holly Graff
2756 E. Bidwell Street
Suite #300-221
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 284-4064
Email: organize | at | cluttercontrolangels.com
Web: http://www.cluttercontrolangels.com
Certified Professional Organizer, Productivity Consultant & ADHD
Advocate Specializing in working with children, teens, adults with
AD/HD and Chronic Disorganization.
Coastal
Kids Advocates
Jennifer Miller, Esq.
1234 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 218-0113; (805) 830-0362 (fax)
Email: jennifer | at | coastalkidsadvocate.com
Web: http://coastalkidsadvocate.com
Specialized team of Attorneys and Therapists dedicated to representing
families of special needs children at all stages of the process from
negotiation to due process hearings.
Judith
L. Cohen, Esq.
Attorney at Law
511 Woodside Oaks 3
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 205-9757; (916) 550-1898 (fax)
Email: judithcohen3 | at | comcast.net
I am a special education attorney and former special educator who
provides legal services to parents of school aged children with special
needs.
Common Ground Society
Larkin O'Leary
1223 Wanda Way
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 836-3605
Email: larkin | at | commongroundsociety.org
Web: https://commongroundsociety.org
Educate and empower our community to be compassionate, accepting, and inclusive of people with disabilities and ensure that all families feel a sense of belonging.
Communication
Works
Elizabeth Sautter, CCC-SLP
4400 Keller Avenue Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 639-2929; (510) 639-2977 (fax)
Email: info | at | cwtherapy.com
Web: http://www.cwtherapy.com
Private practice providing the highest level of speech, language,
social and occupational therapy services such as: social learning
groups, sensory integration and early intervention.
Community
Alliance for Special Education (CASE)
1500 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 431-2285; (415) 431-2289 (fax)
Legal support, representation, technical assistance consultations,
and training to parents throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area
whose children need appropriate special education services. CASE jointly
publishes, with Protection & Advocacy (PAI), Special Education
Rights and Responsibilities, the Bible of special ed law for CA families.
Manual is available for purchase or is available free online at: http://www.pai-ca.org/pubs/504101.htm
Community
Advisory Committee for SpEd (SF only)
c/o Open Gate
2601 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 920-5040
Email: cac_specialed | at | hotmail.com
The CAC advocates for effective special education for children with
disabilities enrolled in San Francisco public schools. We also advise
the SF Board of Education on SpEd issues.
Consultants
for Learning and Autism Support Services, Inc. (CLASS)
Denise Pollard, M.A.
P.O. Box 6772
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 286-4396; (650) 286-4397 (fax)
Email: info | at | autismsupportservices.com
Web: http://www.autismsupportservices.com
Autism Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA),
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Social Skills Groups.
Serving children in the San Francisco Bay Area.
C.O.P.E
Family Support Center
Cathy Botello-Director
2280 Diamond Blvd, Suite 460
Concord, CA 94522
(925) 689-5811; (925) 689-5831 (fax)
Email: info | at | copefamilysupport.org
Web: http://www.copefamilysupport.org
We specialize in parent education/coaching & counseling for parent,
grandparents, adoptive, foster, kinship, stepparents, divorce &
court ordered parents
The
Cornerstone Therapeutic Preschool
2024 Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 474-1955; (415) 474-7514 (fax)
Web: www.cphc-sf.org
The Cornerstone Therapeutic Preschool provides special education,
early childhood education & psychotherapy to children ages 2y9m
to 7y with emotional disturbance and/or autistic spectrum disorders
and is a California-certified nonpublic school (NPS).
Creative
Behavioral Consultants, Inc.
Deborah Cutter, Psy.D.
22055 Clarendon Street, #208
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 932-9644; (818) 932-8997 (fax)
Email: aba | at | cbc-autism.com
Web: http://www.cbc-autism.com
We provide Treatment for Autism using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
We are vendored with North Los Angeles County Regional Center and
accept insurance.
The
Creekside School
Lynette DiLuzio
540 Sands Drive
Building E-2
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 933-8910
Email: info | at | creeksideschool.org
Web: http://www.creeksideschool.org
We use the DIR Model to discover untapped potential often overlooked
due to communicative and/or sensory motor-based issues.
The
Cullinan Education Center
6700 N. First St. Ste. 117
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 435-3276; (559) 435-7290 (fax)
Email: info | at | cullinaned.com
Web: www.cullinaneducation.com
We provide tutoring in reading, writing and math to children with
learning disabilities. We utilize a multi-sensory, kinesthetic-tactile
approach in our instruction so that sight, sound, touch and motion
learning pathways are engaged.
Nick
Davaei, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2522 Chambers Rd., Suite 100
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 417-9955; (714) 242-7304 (fax)
Email: ndavaei | at | aol.com
I provide professional advocacy and legal services for students with
special needs in the greater southern california area. I have over
10 years of experience in the area of Special Education on both sides
of the table; both private and public sector.
Dan Davies, Ph.D., L.E.P.
850 Iron Point Road
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 337-3294
Email: dandaviesphd | at | gmail.com
Web: http://dandaviesphd.com
Clinical and educational psychologist in Sacramento and Marin. Provide psychoeducational and diagnostic evaluations as well as individual counseling. Specialize in ADHD, learning disabilities, and other developmental disorders.
Keith
E. Davis, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3450 W. 43rd Street, Suite 110
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 291-1795; (323) 291-6175 (fax)
Email: kedesq | at | gmail.com
Offers Free Consultation, Due Process Hearings, Mediations, IEP's,
Suspension and Expulsion, Appellate Proceedings, SST, SARB, and 504
Representation.
Davis
Counseling, Mediation, and Advocacy Center
Joe Spector, J.D./Ph.D.
2657 Portage Bay East, Suite #3
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 759-1929
Attorney/Psychologist provides IEP consultation and legal representation
throughout the IEP process. Our goal is to advocate for students while
building collaborative relationships with districts.
Davis
Dyslexia Association International Headquarters
1601 Bayshore Highway, Suite 245
Burlingame, CA 94010
(888) 999-3324 (Books & Materials); (888) 805-7216 (Workshops
& Certification); (650) 692-7075 (fax); (650) 692-7141
Email: ddai | at | dyslexia.com
Web: http://www.dyslexia.com/
De Leon Advocacy
Mary E. De Leon, Ed. D.
2440 Inverness Drive
Lincoln, CA 95648
(510) 853-5241
Email: Maryedeleonedd | at | gmail.com
Web: http://Deleonadvocacy.com
Special education consultant and advocate
Del
Valle Council of PTAs Special Needs Committee
Nancy Vandell, Chair
(925) 829-2355
Email: nmvandell | at | comcast.net
Serving parents and teachers of special needs children in the San
Ramon Valley through evening programs, an annual conference, a parent
handbook and legislative advocacy.
Developmental
Disabilities Planning Council
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
3831 North Freeway Blvd. #125
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 263-7919
Web: http://www.scdd.ca.gov/
Diablo
Behavioral Healthcare
William J. Shryer, DCSW, LCSW
4185 Blackhawk Plaza Circle #210
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 648-4800; (925) 648-2530 (fax)
Email: wshryer | at | behaviorquest.com
Web: http://www.behaviorquest.com
Comprehensive assessment, IEP/504 assistance. Evaluation ASD, Mood,
ADHD, OCD and their impact on learning.
Disability
Rights Advocates
449 15th Street, Suite 303
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 451-8644
Web: www.dralegal.org
Disability
Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
Susan Henderson
3075 Adeline Street, Ste 210
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-5222; (510) 841-8645 (fax)
Email: shenderson | at | dredf.org
Web: http://www.dredf.org
We are a Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for Alameda,
Contra Costa, and Yolo Counties providing training in special education
law. We also do statewide and national civil rights advocacy for children
(and adults) with disabilities.
Disabled
Sports USA Far West
Cindy Smith
PO Box 9780
Truckee, CA 96162
or
2600 Alpine Meadows Road
Subway Building
Alpine Meadows, CA 96146
(530) 581-4161; (530) 581-3127 (fax)
Email: cindy | at | disabledsports.net
Web: http://disabledsports.net
40 years providing ADAPTIVE SPORTS and RECREATION for all ages, all
disabilities. Snow skiing, water skiing, Golf, Cycling, Whitewater
Rafting and other water sports.
Margaret
A. Donohue, PhD, Psychologist
135 S. Jackson Street, Suite 204
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 389-8384; (818) 394-6663 (fax)
Email: DonohueMA1 | at | me.com
Web: http://health-and-psychology.com
Disability accommodation evaluation, psychological and neuropsychological
testing
Down Syndrome
Connection of the Bay Area
Nancy LaBelle
101 J Town and Country Drive
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 362-8660; (925) 362-8663 (fax)
Email: Down_syndrome | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.dsconnection.org
Encouraging unlimited potential and serving families who have children
born with Down syndrome since 1998. Pre and Post natal consultation,
advocacy for education, developmental after school classes, support
groups for the entire family, workshops, community events and so much
more!
DRagan
Tutors - Reading & Spelling Tutor
793 Blaisdell Court
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 803-4483
Email: daryl | at | dragantutors.com
Web: http://dragantutors.com
As a Certified Barton Reading and Spelling tutor and former special
educator, I provide reading and spelling tutoring in a private, nurturing
environment.
Dyslexia
Connections
Theresa Rezentes
26937 Halifax Place
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 397-0570
Email: theresa.rezentes | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://dyslexiaconnections.com
Certified teacher K-6 trained and certified in the Slingerland Method
(up to year two) and Lindamood Bell. Screening for dyslexia is available.
Step up to Writing used for dysgraphia and general writing.
Dyslexia
Diagnostics and Tutoring
Lindsay Santos
2152 Vizcaya Circle
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 429-8492
Email: Lindsay | at | dyslexiadiagnostics.com
Web: http://www.dyslexiadiagnostics.com
I am a certified dyslexia testing specialist located in Campbell,
CA. I provide diagnostic testing and tutoring for children (and adults)
with dyslexia.
Dyslexia
Solutions of Northern California
David C. Rosen
950 Northgate Drive, Suite 107
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-1700
Email: dcrosen | at | hughes.net
Web: http://www.mydyslexiasolutions.com
We help children, young people and adults who have dyslexia, correct
their difficulties with reading, writing, speaking and thinking clearly.
Dyslexia
Solutions
Rita Ane Romney
1730 Plaza de San Joaquin
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 549-2960
Email: ritaromney | at | sbcglobal.net
I am a Susan Barton certified dyslexia assessment specialist and offer
comprehensive dyslexia assessment and tutoring services for children
and adults residing in the Central Valley.
Dyslexia
Solutions of Northern California
David Rosen
950 Northgate Drive, Suite 107
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-1700
Email: davidcrosen | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.mydyslexisolutions.com
We help young people who have dyslexia, correct their difficulties
with reading, writing, ADD, speaking and thinking clearly.
East
Bay Dyslexia Solutions
Anette Fuller
1148 Alpine Road, Suite 210
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 639-7846
Email: eastbaydyslexia | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://eastbaydyslexiasolutions.com
Finally a program that offers real relief for the struggle, frustration,
and self-esteem-crushing symptoms of Dyslexia, ADD and ADHD.
Easter
Seals Bay Area - Early Intervention
Sue Gerdtz
180 Grand Ave. Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 835-2131 ext 161
Email: sgerdtz | at | esba.org
Web: www.eastersealsbayarea.org
Early Intervention program offers home-based, play-based, family-centered
services designed to meet the individual needs of children from birth
to age 3, who have a disability or are at risk for developmental delays.
Easter
Seals Bay Area - Early Intervention
Gayle Mayakawa
730 Empey Way
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 295-0228 ext 235
Email: gmayakawa | at | esba.org
Web: www.eastersealsbayarea.org
Early Intervention program offers home-based, play-based, family-centered
services designed to meet the individual needs of children from birth
to age 3, who have a disability or are at risk for developmental delays.
Serving Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
Easter
Seals Bay Area - After-School Program
Ron Halog
543 Sonoma Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-9931
Email: rhalog | at | esba.org
Web: www.eastersealsbayarea.org
Serves children and adults with developmental disabilities ages 5
to 22 years old. We offer a comprehensive and creative approach to
providing preparation for independence, in a structured setting where
children can learn and interact with one another.
Easter
Seals Bay Area - Child Development Center
Patrick Shannon
95 Hawthorne St. 1st Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 744-8754
Email: cdcadmin | at | esba.org
Web: www.eastersealsbayarea.org
Early Intervention services and Inclusive care with emphasis is placed
on ongoing training for care givers; above-average adult-to-child
ratios to ensure small group and individualized attention; etc.
Easter
Seals Community Center
Elise Lalor
730 Empey Way
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 295-0228
Email: elalor | at | esba.org
Web: www.eastersealsbayarea.org
Offers aquatic exercise programs in its indoor, warm-water (92 degree),
wheel-chair accessible pool. Individual swim lessons, Parent/Child
Water Adjustment Swim Group, Independent Swim, Family Swim, etc.
Easter
Seals Northern California
Dawn Marie Carlson
20 Pimentel Ct. Suite A-1
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 382-7450; (800) 234-7325; (415) 382-7457 (fax)
Email: dcarlson | at | noca.easterseals.com
Web: http://www.noca.easterseals.com
Easter Seals Northern California provides exceptional services to
ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their
families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in
their communities.
EdTeam
Education Solutions, Inc.
Kathlyn Tipton, M.A., L.E.P.
1652 W. Texas St., Ste. 259
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 427-6438
Email: ktipton | at | edteaminc.com
Web: http://edteaminc.com
Licensed Educational Psychologist providing psycho-educational assessment,
education and behavior consultation, counseling, career exploration,
and parent education and support services (including parent resource
library).
Education-Therapy,
LLC
Elyse Belanger, Founder
19286 Columbine Ct.
Saratoga, CA 95070
and
3100 Mowry Ave. Suite #402
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 894-9834
Email: elyse | at | education-therapy.com
Web: http://www.education-therapy.com
Ph.D.- Special Education, certificated teacher. Services: Testing,
individual tutoring, therapy, counseling, advocacy, and parenting
support. Specializing in ADHD, ASD, and Asperger's. Joyful Learning
happens here!
Educational
Bridges
Doug Killin (Director)
195 El campo Dr
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 929-1515
Email: Killin | at | pacbell.net
Web: http://www.educationalbridges.com
Provides Educational Consulting, Counseling, Therapy and Tutoring
to the children of the Bay Area. Located in San Jose, Ed Bridges offers
one on one sessions to students of all ages as well as classes in
study skills and SAT preparation.
Educational
Options
Marla Simon
PO Box 007
Menlo Park, CA 94026-007
(650) 933-0097
Email: msimon | at | educcationaloptions4u.om
Web: http://www.educationaloptions4u.com
For over ten years, providing Therapeutic and Educational Placement
for troubled teens, students with Learning Disabilities, or psychological
challenges.Placement and case management services are individualized.
Educational
Therapist
Patty A. Stauss, M.A., ET/P
2775 Cottage Way, Suite 4
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 486-7215
Email: ecofficemail | at | yahoo.com
M.A. degree in Education/Special Education. Individual, specialized
tutoring sessions for children and adolescents with learning difficulties
in academics, social skills, vocational skills and life skills.
Educational
Therapy
Tami M. Lee, M.A.
3515 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 212
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 375-5415
Email: tamimlee | at | sbcglobal.net
Support in reading & writing. Trained in: Slingerland, Orton-Gillingham,
Wilson, and Lindamood-Bell. Professional member of the Association
of Educational Therapists.
Education
Therapy & Intervention
Marci Peterson, M.Ed.
1890 Ridgeview Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 521-6127
Email: EducationTherapy | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://readingandspellingtutor.com
I specialize in reading and spelling intervention. I am certified
in the Barton Reading & Spelling System, an Orton-Gillingham method.
Educational
Therapy Services
Shelby Stone
2855 Mitchell Drive, Suite 250
Walnut Creek, CA 94521
(925) 642-5351; (925) 930-8657 (fax)
Email: shelby.stone | at | comcast.net
Individual skills-building programs for students with dyslexia, learning
challenges; specializing in: math (Making Math Real), written expression,
organization/study skills. Diagnostic testing; School collaboration.
Educational
Therapy Services
1526 Fifth Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-5429
Email: poiset | at | earthlink.net
Credentialed teachers specializing in instruction for kids with Reading,
Language, Learning and Behavior problems. Over 30 years of experience
helping children reach their potential.
EDULEGAL
Mandy G. Leigh, Esq.
447 Battery Street, Suite 230
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 819-3071; (415) 296-8471 (fax)
Email: mleigh | at | edulegal.com
Web: http://www.edulegal.com
Representation of parents of students with disabilities at IEP meetings,
mediation and due process hearings throughout the state of California.
Leah
Edwards, Special Education Advocate
PO Box 2674
Suisun City, CA 94585
(707) 803-9889
Email: theyear | at | live.com
Education Consultant, Special Education Advocate; I'm an advocate
who sat on both side of the table as parent and a special education
teacher.
EF Specialists
911 Lakeville St #304
Petaluma, CA 94952
(415) 300-0392
Email: info | at | efspecialists.com
Web: https://www.efspecialists.com/
We guide middle, high school, and college students in overcoming procrastination, disorganization and anxiety by teaching time management, prioritization and communication skills.
Effective IEPs
Ricki Trudell, M.Ed
4278a Appian Way
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 394-2030
Email: rickitrudell | at | gmail.com
Web: https://www.effectiveieps.com/
Providing sliding-scale, non-attorney advocacy services to disabled students and parents throughout California. Credentialed Education Specialist with 15+ years working in disability.
Chris Eisenberg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
14041 Hartsook Street
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 905-9591
Email: chris | at | chriseisenberglaw.com
Web: http://chriseisenberglaw.com
Special Education Attorney dedicated to helping children with disabilities receive the education and services they deserve.
EleMental
Learning In-Home Tutoring
Lori Skurka
4104 24th St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 671-4702
Email: finance | at | elemental-learning.com
Web: http://www.elemental-learning.com
Private in-home tutoring service, serving the entire Bay Area. All
tutors are state-certified teachers.
Empower All Educational Services
Psycho-educational Evaluations
801 Alhambra Boulevard Suite 4
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 287-3189
Email: dana | at | danajeffrey.com
I am a licensed educational psychologist in California. I conduct psycho-educational evaluations that provide valuable information related to a child's learning ability and academic functioning. I also provide counseling, intervention and advocacy services.
Enlightening
Learners Academic Coaching
Paul Bretz
3196 Bridle Court
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 640-6779
Email: paulbretz | at | mac.com
Web: http://enlighteninglearners.com/
I provide effective and efficient in-home services related to academic
coaching and tutoring for students demonstrating ADD symptoms and
Executive functioning related problems.
Susan
Enochs, Ph.D.
1650 Borel Place, Suite 125
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 619-7677; (650) 577-1014 (fax)
Email: info | at | drenochs.com
Web: http://www.drenochs.com
Dr. Enochs specializes in educational and psychological assessments
for children, adolescents, and adults for attention, learning, and
developmental disorders, along with eligibility for accommodations.
The
Epilepsy Network
333 Front Street, Suite 102
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-6110
Email: info | at | EpilepsyNetwork.org
Web: www.EpilepsyNetwork.org
Brandon
Erickson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2600 E. Bidwell St., Ste 240
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 985-2753
Email: brandon | at | hoffmanandhoffman.com
Web: http://hoffmanandhoffman.com
We are a law firm that specializes in special education and people
with disabilities advocacy in the Sacramento region.
Laura
Ericson, Educational Advocate
18790 Withey Road
Monte Sereno, CA 95030
(408) 857-3109; (408) 358-5212 (fax)
Email: Laura | at | educational-advocacy.net
Providing educational and special needs advocacy to families with
special needs children. My role is to help you identify and receive
services and support.
EvoLibri
Consulting
Jan Johnston-Tyler, MA
719 Colorado Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 961-7073; (650) 245-1855
Email: janjt | at | evolibri.com
Web: http://www.evolibri.com
Education, career, transition, and employment counseling, specializing
in neurodiverse youth 14+ (ASD, NLD, LD, depressive disorders).
Exceptional
Family Support, Education and Advocacy Center
6319 A Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 876-8321
or
1244 B Hartnell
Redding, CA 96002
(520) 226-5129
Email: sea | at | sea-center.org
Web: http://www.sea-center.org
Exceptional
Parents Unlimited
4120 N. First St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(209) 229-2000
Email: epu1 | at | cybergate.com
Web: http://www.exceptionalparents.org/
Executive Function Specialists
Sean G. McCormick, M. Ed.,ET/P
(415) 300-0392
Email: sean | at | efspecialists.com
Web: https://www.efspecialists.com
We provide online executive function coaching for middle, high school and college students.
FACES
Kristin Miller, Ph.D., BCBA
400 Seaport Ct. Suite 230
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 367-1560; (650) 367-1565 (fax)
Email: info | at | facesforkids.org
Web: http://www.facesforkids.org
FACES provides early intervention, school consultation and social
group services for children on the autism spectrum.
*
Families for Early Autism Treatment
P.O. Box 255722
Sacramento, CA 95865-5722
(916) 843-1536
Email: webmaster | at | feat.org
Web: www.feat.org
FEAT is a non-profit organization of parents, educators, and other
professionals dedicated to providing world-class education, advocacy,
and support for the Northern California Autism Community.
Families
of Children With Disabilities Program
David Cariani
Merrill Lynch
1435 River Park Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 648-6290
Email: david.cariani | at | ml.com
Web: http://fa.ml.com/david.cariani
David is a Certified Special Needs Advisor, helping parents meet lifelong
financial needs of both a loved one with a disability and the entire
household.
*
Families for Effective Autism Treatment
Chuck Genseal V.P.
16759 Road 19
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 232-9094
Email: chuck | at | feat-fmc.org
Web: http://FEAT-FMC.org
Advocate for Families requesting Special Needs services for children
in IEP's, OT, PT, SLP, ABA, in the Central Valley (Fresno). *
Families for Effective Autism Treatment hosted a Wrightslaw event
in 2004.
Family
Empowerment Center
4440 N. First St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(530) 257-8901
Email: epu1 | at | exceptionalparents.org
Providing information, training, support and advocacy to families
of children with any disability.
Family
Empowerment Center
Vikki Tuck
711 E. Main St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-1136; (530) 283-3647 (fax)
Email: vtuck | at | plumasruralservices.org
Web: http://www.plumasruralservices.org
Family Advocacy for children with special needs, IEP support, parent
trainings, home visits, peer support, resource & referral
Family
Resource Network
5250 Claremont Avenue, Suite 237
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 472-3674; (800) 847-3030
Family
Resource Network (FRN)
5232 Claremont Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 547-7322; (510) 658-8354 (fax); (510) 658-2307 (TTY)
Web: http://www.frnoakland.org
Family support, referral, resources, education & training to families
of children with disabilities.
Feerick
Advocacy, LLC
Jen Feerick
21445 Almaden Road
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 960-6485
Email: jfeerick | at | feerickadvocacyllc.com
Web: http://www.feerickadvocacyllc.com
As a special education advocate, Jen Feerick will help you navigate
the special education process and empower you to maximize your child's
IEP.
FETA
Special Education Study Group - Sacramento
Angie Sutherland, organizer
8249 Citadel Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 862-8091
Email: corngie | at | gmail.com
Web: http://fetagroup-sacramento.blogspot.com
A study/support group for parents/care providers who are advocating
with/for children in Sp.Ed., utilizing Wrightslaw FETA book.
FETA
Educational Advocacy Workshop
Loni Allen
1400 Parkmoor Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 727-5775 ext 124; (408) 727-2928 (fax)
Email: info | at | php.com
Web: http://www.php.com/include/groups/showIn
An Advocacy Workshop for parents or guardians of children with disabilities
to provide information, training and peer to peer support to improve
educational advocacy skills.
FETA
Study & Support Group for Parents/Guardians
Web: http://pages.zdnet.com/ourorhskids/
A learning and advocacy group for parents/guardians of students with
special needs serving El Dorado County, a self-study group using the
book From Emotions to Advocacy by Wrightslaw, to provide parent support,
monthly meetings, guest speakers, information, resources, and the
knowledge to be an effective advocate for your child. Meets the 1st
Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Barbara
A. Fielden, Esq.
Attorney at Law
10455 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-5211; (866) 513-1824 (fax)
Email: Fielden | at | post.harvard.edu
Web: http://www.FieldenLaw.net
Represents families in school-related matters, including negotiation
and advocacy at the district level, as well as handling due process,
mediation, and discipline issues.
Joanne
C. Finn, M.A., LEP#3058
25A Crescent Drive, #154
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 708-1604
Email: jcfinn | at | phch.org
Web: http://www.JoanneFinnLEP.com
I coach parents of children with autism. P.L.A.Y. Project helps families
implement DIR/Floortime at home. Learn to play and connect with warmth
and fun!
FirstSteps
For Kids, Inc
Brynn Gordon, M.A., BCBA
877 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 482-3330; (925) 482-3333 (fax)
Email: cc.info | at | firststepsforkids.com
Web: http://firststepsforkids.com
At FirstSteps for Kids, state-of-the-art programs are designed and
implemented to foster successful development in children with autism
and related disorders.
Paula
M. Flower, Parent Advocate
776 Kyle St.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 926-3944; (408) 926-5676 (fax)
Email: Flowerpowerof3 | at | cs.com
Web: http://www.floweradvocacy.com
Helping *you* to help your child with special education needs.
Susan
Foley, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1169 Chess Drive, Suite C
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 345-2300; (650) 345-2302 (fax)
Email: susanfoley | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.susanfoley.com
Attorney and legal advocacy services for families in the San Francisco
Bay and San Jose Areas. Sliding scale fee schedule. Free initial consultation.
Foothill
Educational Advocacy
Mary Powell, MA Education
1001 Cyprine Court
El Dorado HIlls, CA 95762
(916) 257-6403
Email: vestpow | at | gmail.com
Experienced, professionally trained educational advocate with expertise
in the SST process, special education qualification and placement,
IEP and 504 development and monitoring of goals and services.
Foster
Care Project
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
521 E. 5th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 558-0915; (650) 558-0673 (fax); (650) 558-0786 (TDD)
Web: http://www.legalaidsmc.org
Free legal assistance for foster children living in San Mateo County
regarding special education, school discipline, other school matters,
and access to mental health services.
Foster
Youth Resources for Education (FYRE) (CPRC)
Susan Henderson
3075 Adeline Street, Ste 210
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-2555; (800) 348-4232; (510) 841-8645 (fax)
Email: shenderson | at | dredf.org
Web: http://www.dredf.org
Foundations
Tutoring
Christina Clark
4713 First St., Suite 150
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 425-0652
Email: Christina | at | FoundationsTutoring.org
Web: http://FoundationsTutoring.org
Private tutoring center providing proven intervention for students
with reading difficulty... We offer one-on-one Orton-Gillingham instruction
in the Barton Reading Program.
LJ French Psychological Services
Lisa J French, MA, LEP, Sch Psy
(831) 419-1106
Email: lisajfrench.lep | at | sccs.net
Psychoeducational assessments, including bilingual(Spanish/English). Consultation regarding Special Education procedures and law, support in requesting evaluations for Special Education and 504 Plans.
Fresno
Area Down Syndrome Society
John Welsh
4420 North First Street, Suite 106
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 228-0411
Email: execdir | at | fadss.net
Web: http://www.fadss.net
Enhance the quality of life for people whose lives are affected by
Down syndrome.
Fresno
Special Education Advocates
4656 E. Shields
Fresno, CA 93726
(773) 440-6502
Email: morganmalone_21 | at | yahoo.com
Advocate/Consultant/Tutor for all Special Education needs for parents
and students. IEP Representation, Due Process, Assessments, Tutoring,
ABA, Discrete Trials.
Margaret
Galloway, Educational Therapy
PO Box 707
Palo Alto, CA 94302
(650) 326-8174
Email: megedther | at | aol.com
Reading and writing remediation using Slingerland and other research-based
methodologies.
Jeffie
Gellerman-Muntifering, Parent Consultation/Advocacy
7894 Anderson St.
P.O. Box 1659
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 786-2574
Email: jgfair | at | caltel.com
Genesis
Behavior Center, Inc.
Lisa Dunlap
528 14th Street
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 577-2014; (877) 828-8476; (209) 669-4791 (fax)
Email: info | at | genesisbehaviorcenter.com
Web: http://genesisbehaviorcenter.com
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Treatment for children diagnosed with
Autism and Aspergers. Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance accepted.
Andy
Gillin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1625 The Alameda #511
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 955-9000
Email: casey | at | gjel.com
Web: https://www.gjel.com/
Northern California lawyers who handle child disability cases and
child special education mediation cases all across Northern California.
Governing
Statutes & Regulations (DDS)
Web: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/lr/cl/index.asp
Carina
Grandison, Ph.D., Developmental Neuropsychology
2006 Dwight Way, Suite 301
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 704-1820
Email: carinagrandison | at | hotmail.com
Dr. Grandison has been in practice for 18 years, conducting neuropsychological
assessments with children of all ages with a wide range of neurocognitive
and developmental disorders.
Great
Aspirations
Rosaura Raya-Markham, M. Ed.
4125 Rita Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 322-5020
Email: info | at | greataspirations-edtherapy.com
Web: http://greataspirations-edtherapy.com
Great Aspirations provides educational therapy for children with learning
disabilities and challenges. We work with children from pre-school
through high school.
Steven
A. Greenburg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
55 River Street, Suite 100
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 458-9900
Email: edulaw | at | pacbell.net
Web: http://www.specialeducationlaw.net
We're dedicated to consulting and legal representation for special
education law and student discipline issues. Our clients include parents
and their children with special needs.
Growth Mindset
Donna Costello, Ph.D.
2754 Blackburn Drive
Davis, CA 95618
(530) 848-6174
Email: drdolly | at | me.com
Licensed Educational Psychologist specializing in assessment and coaching of students with ADHD and high functioning autism. Deal with executive dysfunction, emotional regulation, and social development.
Guardian
Angels Advocacy
Mary Ann L. Fiedler
1663 Augusta Pointe Drive
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-1050; (209) 599-9194 (fax)
Email: special_needs_families | at | charter.net
Web: http://www.no4way.org
If you feel that your child's IEP does not meet all of his or her
unique and individualized needs, we can help.
Guidelines
for Individual Evaluation of California Students with Disabilities,
Birth Through Age Twenty-One
Web: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/
Guiding
Hands School
Starranne Meyers, Principal
4900 Windplay Drive
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 939-0553; (916) 939-0563 (fax)
Email: smeyers | at | ghandsschool.com
Web: http://www.ghandsschool.com
Preschool-12th Grade Special Needs State-Certified NPS. Private or
District-Placed. K-12 WASC Accredited. 1:5 Ratio. Credentialed Teachers,
SLP, OT, Counseling, BCBA, Diploma/Certificate Options. After-School
Programs.
Linda
Gunn Speech Services
Linda Gunn MS/CCC-SLP
Mailing: P.O. Box 221282, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Physical Address: 1004 David Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(909) 951-7547; (888) 588-6274 (fax)
Email: linda | at | lindagunnspeechservices.com
Web: http://www.lindagunnspeechservices.com
Speech and language services for individuals 3 years through Adult
for language and speech delays. Also a provider of independent evaluations.
Mary
Gwaltney, Licensed Educational Psychologist
The Center for Educational and Social Success
3416 American River Drive, Suite B
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 972-9400; (916) 972-9500 (fax)
Email: marygwaltney | at | sbcglobal.net
Providing comprehensive psychoeducational assessment, consultation
on school sites regarding student needs, and educational counseling.
Advocacy and support offered in behavior planning, 504 and IEP meetings.
Shamim
Haldankar M.A. CCC-SLP
617 Veterans Blvd, Suite 203
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 241-8332
Email: info | at | shamimslp.com
Web: http://www.shamimslp.com
Providing speech-language evaluation and therapy services to children
with a variety of communication disorders. PROMPT trained.
Brian
D. Halevie-Goldman, MD
3000 Citrus Circle, Suite 115
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 478-8678; (925) 478-8677 (fax)
Email: BrianGoldmanMD | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.BrianGoldmanMD.com
Medication Management and for students with Attention Deficit Disorder
and ADHD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Depression and Mood Disorders,
Traumatic Brain Injury,and Anxiety Disorders.
Hall
& Browning Child Advocates/Consultants
Caroline Hall, Ashlie Browning
771 Gold Hill Rd #4
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 842-8778; (916) 276-0333; (916) 663-9373 (fax)
Email: hbavocates | at | gmail.com
Special Education and Child's Rights Advocates/Consultants. Professional
support with local and state agencies. Such as state regional centers
and school districts. We support parents and children thru the process
of identifying appropriate services to meet their required needs.
M.
Lynn Hansen, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3911 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 595-1964; (510) 653-8889 (fax)
Email: lynn_hansen | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://lynnhansenlaw.com
I represent disabled children against school districts in Northern
California. Before representing children I was an Administrative Law
Judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings, Special Education
Division.
M.
Denise Hartman, M.S.
429 Taylor Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 763-3654
Email: spedserv | at | yahoo.com
Fully credentialed special educator providing individualized academic
support for students in grades 2-12. Focus on ADHD, language-based
learning disabilities and EF disorders.
Ronald
Haven, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3600 American River Dr #120
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 877-9443
Email: shepardhavenlaw | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.shepard-haven.com
Personal injury attorney in Sacramento specializing in special education
and child disability injury cases. Offering free legal consultations.
HB
Educational Services
Hollister M. Boss, M.Ed, ET
1526 Grant St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 665-9022
Email: Hbedserv | at | gmail.com
Testing and Tutoring. Help for struggling readers, phonemic awareness,
visual perception, reading comprehension, and help with study and
organizational skills.
Esther
B. Hess, Ph.D.
Center for the Developing Mind
540 West Knoll Drive, Suite #3
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 652-7581; (310) 652-7582 (fax)
Email: Drhess | at | drhessautsim.com
Web: http://www.drhessautism.com
Assessment, diagnosis and treatment (including social skills) of children
with developmental and/or regulatory disorders. Certified in D.I.R./Floor
Time. One of Dr. Stanely Greenspan's Senior Clinicians on the west
coast.
Hidden
Treasures ABA Therapy Services
6310 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 693-1600
Email: info | at | hiddentreasuresaba.com
Web: https://htaba.com
Hidden Treasures ABA Therapy Services is an agency that provides quality
ABA behavioral therapy to children with an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis.
Our services include direct client interventions, family, school staff
and caregiver training. Our programs are both home-based and school-based.
Wendy
Homer, Licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist
200 Tamal Plaza Dr., Suite 135
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-2084
Email: wendyhomer | at | sbcglobal.net
Provide counseling and parent education for families with special
needs children. Facilitate support groups for parents and for siblings.
Specializes in ADHD.
H.O.P.E
Consulting, LLC
Helping Optimize Potential through Education
Dawn Montgomery - owner/clinical supervisor
7949 California Ave. #15
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 863-7949
Email: dmontgomery | at | hopeconsulting.net
Web: http://www.hopeconsulting.net
Beth
C. Hopwood, Esq.
Attorney at Law
59 Washington St., #179
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 326-2644
Email: bchesq | at | gmail.com
Web: https://sites.google.com/site/siliconvalleyspecialedlawyer/
Assistance or direct representation during the IEP/504 process. Representation
in Special Education cases. Representation in suspension and expulsion
hearings for special education students.
Linda
Hughes, Special Education Advocate
744 Polhemus Road
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-9552; (650) 312-9562 (fax)
Email: lindamhughes2 | at | aol.com
Special Education Advocacy services for children from 3 - 22. Assisting
parents in navigating the IEP process through Requests for Hearings
and the Mediation process.
Hurdles
Dyslexia Clinic, Inc.
695 Ascot Court
Brentwood, CA 94513
and
4049 First Street, Ste 230
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 337-3191; (925) 513-0709 (fax)
Email: hurdlesdyslexiaclinic | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.hurdlesdyslexia.com
Barton Reading and Spelling tutoring, Handwriting Skills/LIPS, Math
help (elementary), Dyslexia Screening, Light Sensitivity Screening
Allison
S. Hyatt, Esq.
Attorney at Law
915 Highland Pointe Drive, Suite 250
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 724-5205; (916) 724-5201 (fax)
Email: ahyatt | at | hyattlawcorp.com
Web: http://www.hyattlawcorp.com
Special Education attorney with additional expertise representing
students with disabilities and their families in school abuse cases.
The
Independent Therapists Network
Monique Zamarron
1030 Country Club Dr Suite D
Moraga, CA 94556
(866) 573-8883
Email: info | at | in-hometherapy.com
Web: http://www.theindependentherapistsnetwork.com
The Independent Speech Pathology Network provides treatment for a
wide variety of communicative disorders in both children and adults.
InSync
Learning--Individually Designed Education
Michael Joseph Matteucig
31 Fairview Drive
Napa, CA 94559-3537
(707) 265-8199
Email: mmatteucig | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.insynclearning.com
Home School Program based on self-paced, individualized, differentiated,
leveled thematically integrated curriculum using Orton-Gillingham
and "Schools Attuned" compensatory learning approaches.
Sliding fee scale!
Karen
Isaacson, Certified Barton Dyslexia Tutor
419 Colony Cove Drive
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 504-4435
Email: karen | at | pathtoreadingsuccess.com
Web: http://pathtoreadingsuccess.com
I tutor dyslexic children using the Barton Reading and Spelling System.
For your convenience, I am available to tutor remotely via Skype.
iTECH
- Parents Helping Parents - Santa Clara
Web: http://www.php.com/
Jeena
Inc
Rajni Madan
104 Via Collado
Los Gatos, CA 95034
(408) 265-8153
Email: RajniMadan | at | Yahoo.com
Web: www.Jeena.org
Support Group for Asian Indian families who have children with special
needs.
Kathy
Johnson, Lay Advocate
P.O. Box 265
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-4221
Email: rrabbits | at | gmail.com
Trained lay advocate assisting in prep for IEP, and support at IEP.
The
Jonathan Foundation For Children With Learning Disabilities, Inc.
Raja Marhaba
10732 White Oak Avenue
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 368-2600; (818) 366-7367 (fax)
Email: info | at | thejonathanfoundation.org
Web: www.thejonathanfoundation.org
Address the needs of children with educational, emotional, and behavioral
challenges through referral to professionals and organizations that
provide advocacy, education, assessment, and resources.
Joy
& Laughter Developmental Therapy
Jennifer L. Davis, MS, OTR/L
826 N. Winchester Blvd Suite 2G
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 337-2727
Email: info | at | JLDtherapy.com
Web: http://JLDtherapy.com
We provide occupational therapy, feeding therapy, and handwriting
programs for children with sensory processing disorders, autism, downs
syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc.
Geri
Justi, MA, MFT
2433 Carleton Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(925) 286-0853
Email: gjusti | at | comcast.net
Bi-monthly support group for parents of babies or children with special
needs. Individual, couple, family counseling related to disabilities.
Counselor is also parent of adult son with special needs.
K12
Health
Marianne Akerland, RN, PHN, CC
13389 Folsom Blvd Ste 300-125
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 623-5140 Ext. 1; (866) 216-1368 (fax)
Email: marianne.akerland | at | k12health.com
Web: http://www.k12health.com
School Nurse consulting
Meena
Kalyanasundaram
3147 Isherwood way
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 792-6992
Email: nkmeena | at | yahoo.com
Licensed Massage therapist and Cranial sacral therapist. Works with
children (from 6 months old) with neurological disorders and women.
Carrie
Kartman, Member, AET
1038 Evelyn Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 872-0700
Email: carriekartman | at | gmail.com
Educational Therapy, including consultations and educational assessments,
recommendations, and remediation of learning differences and disabilities
when appropriate.
Kasting
Connections
Sandi Kasting
11827 Forest View Dr.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 271-1382
Email: sandi.kasting | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://KastingConnecitons.vpweb.com
Helping families and schools understand a student's lack of progress
in school. Specializing in training, teaching, consulting, IEP support,
sensory integration, evaluation review, etc.
Keeping
Pace Learning Center
8841 Williamson Drive, Suite 70
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-1619
Email: keepingpace | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.keepingpacelearningcenter.com
Expect More Than Just Tutoring! Here at Keeping Pace Learning Center
we focus on Cognitive and Developmental interventions to overcome
learning problems.
KIDPOWER
TEENPOWER FULLPOWER International
Irene van der Zande
P.O. Box 1212
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
(800) 467-6997; (831) 426-4407; (831) 426-4480 (fax)
Email: safety | at | kidpower.org
Web: http://www.kidpower.org
Teaching people of all ages, abilities, and walks of life to use their
power to stay safe, act wisely, and believe in themselves!
Kids
in Crisis (KIC) Project
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
521 E. 5th Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 558-0915; (650) 558-0673 (fax); (650) 558-0786 (TDD)
Web: http://www.legalaidsmc.org
Free legal services, resources and referrals for children with disabilities.
Must be San Mateo County resident. Special education assistance limited
to low-income, young children.
Kyo Autism Therapy
1663 mission st., Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94103
1800 Sutter street, Suite 300, Concord, CA 94520
1290 B street #120, Hayward, CA 94541
121 Paul Dr Suite B, San Rafael, CA 94903
495 Seaport Court, Suite 102, Redwood City, CA 94063
1101 South Winchester Blvd., Suite F-168, San Jose, CA 95128
1451 River Park Drive, Suite 285, Sacramento, CA 95815
2455 Bennett Valley Rd., Suite B302, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(877) 264-6747
Email: info | at | kyocare.com
Web: https://kyocare.com/our-services/
Kyo provides child-centric ABA services throughout California. Services include: direct therapy, school support, and staff/parent training.
Lake
County Psychology Clinic
John Winslow
302 Armstrong St.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-6539
Email: kalar | at | jps.net
Behavioral intervention services for DD, Autistic, ADHD, ODD and other
disabled Children. Attend IEPs and assist with school problems and
Fair Hearings. MediCal, insurance and Victims of Crime accepted.
Lane's
Learning Center
Michele Lane, MS, BCET
One Gustafson Court
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-7706; (416) 893-1960 (fax)
Email: michlane | at | aol.com
Offers a supportive atmosphere, meeting the individual needs of children
and adults who experience difficulty in learning. Stimulating the
interest of a student so they enjoy school and studying is a goal.
Learning opportunities are based on academic individualized needs
and they are provided in a personal manner.
Timothy
Lange, M.A.
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Board of Behavior Sciences License #352
P.O. Box 650
Forest Falls, CA 92339
(909) 389-0755
Email: tlocotillo | at | aol.com
I have been an educational psychologist for 30 years. Please contact
me if you would like to discuss records reviews/consultations and/or
evaluation of your child.
LeafWing
Center
Dr. John Lubbers
1485 Civic Court, Suite 1330
Concord, CA 94520
(855) 742-8847
Email: info | at | leafwingcenter.org
Web: http://www.leafwingcenter.org
LeafWing Center provides the solution for children (0-20) with autism,
and their families, for a better, quality life through ABA. Certified
professionals. Several languages spoken.
Learning
Disabilities Association of Northern California/East Bay
P.O. Box 5513
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 638-5005
Email: celestre05 | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.nceblda.org
We provide information and referrals pertaining to SPECIFIC LEARNING
DISABILITIES to parents, primary caregivers, support service providers,
and school personnel. Advocacy venues are provided on a limited basis.
Learning
and Education About Disabilities (LEAD) for Students with Diverse
Abilities
Web: http://pages.zdnet.com/ourorhskids/
LEAD is a learning and self-advocacy group for students with ADHD,
learning disabilities, and other special needs serving El Dorado County
that meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30pm.
Learning
Springs
Lucia D'Souza
1718 Andover Lane
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 216-8867
Email: info | at | learningspringsacademy.com
Web: http://www.learningspringsacademy.com
Preschool in San Jose serving students with special needs integrate
with typically developing peers. Serving students ages 2.6 to entry
to kindergarten. Has small class sizes with a 1:7 staff:student ratio.
Learning Tree Coach
Deepa Gosal
1229 Elmwood Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 385-8779
Email: deepagosal | at | learningtreecoach.com
We are a team of Educational Therapists and Specialists who provide in person and virtual support for students with learning differences.
LearningRx
of Folsom
Joe Coradetti
2545 E. Bidwell Street, Ste. #140
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 984-8900; (916) 984-8923 (fax)
Email: folsom.ca | at | learningrx.net
Your child learns (or struggles to learn) for a reason. LearningRx
can quickly identify that reason and improve your child's core ability
to learn and read.
Tami
M. Lee, M.A, ET/P
725 San Ramon Ct.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
and
1999 S. Bascom Ave., Ste 723
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 375-5415
Email: tami.lee | at | educational.potential.com
Web: http://www.educationalpotential.com
Morgan Hill office hours in addition to Campbell beginning Spring/Smr
2010. Support in reading & writing. Trained in Slingerland, Orton-Gillingham,
Wilson, and Lindamood-Bell.
Let
Them Hear Foundation Insurance Advocacy Program
149 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 1014
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 617-2255; (877) 432-7435; (650) 617-2252 (fax)
Web: http://www.letthemhear.org/
The Let Them Hear Foundation Insurance Advocacy Program provides insurance
appeal assistance for cochlear implants, atresia repair and microtia
reconstruction.
Lindamood-Bell®
Berkeley Learning Center
Berkeley Learning Center
1625 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 250
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 649-7618; (510) 649-7929 (fax)
Email: berkeley.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://lindamoodbell.com/location/berkeley-ca-learning-center
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized
leader in the research and development of programs that teach children
and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling,
and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell®
Los Gatos Learning Center
15575 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite C
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 402-5688; (408) 560-9491 (fax)
Email: losgatos.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://lindamoodbell.com/location/los-gatos-ca-learning-center
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized
leader in the research and development of programs that teach children
and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling,
and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell®
Marin Learning Center
Marin Learning Center
1099 D Street, Penthouse B
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 721-0781; (415) 721-0784 (fax)
Email: marin.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized
leader in the research and development of programs that teach children
and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling,
and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell®
Menlo Park Learning Center
705 Oak Grove Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191; (650) 321-1163 (fax)
Email: menlopark.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized
leader in the research and development of programs that teach children
and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling,
and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell®
Sacramento Learning Center
Sacramento Learning Center
1610 Arden Way, Suite 277
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 929-8183; (916) 929-8185 (fax)
Email: sacramento.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized
leader in the research and development of programs that teach children
and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling,
and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell®
San Francisco Learning Center
San Francisco Learning Center
1600 Union Street, First Floor, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 346-6056; (415) 346-6073 (fax)
Email: sanfrancisco.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized
leader in the research and development of programs that teach children
and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling,
and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell®
San Mateo Learning Center
477 9th Ave, Suite 112
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 530-3682
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized
leader in the research and development of programs that teach children
and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling,
and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell®
Walnut Creek Learning Center
Walnut Creek Learning Center
1600 South Main Street, Suite 210
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-1609; (925) 943-7445 (fax)
Email: walnutcreek.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://lindamoodbell.com/location/walnut-creek-ca-learning-center
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized
leader in the research and development of programs that teach children
and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling,
and comprehension.
The
Literacy and Language Center
1312 18th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 242-1205; (415) 242-1967 (fax)
Email: info | at | literacyandlanguagecenter.com
Web: http://www.literacyandlanguagecenter.com
SWe create individualized, one-to-one, multi-sensory programs remediating
reading, spelling, reading and listening comprehension, verbal expression,
writing, vocabulary, critical thinking and study skills.
Tamara
Loughrey, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1350 Treat Blvd., Suite 170
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 935-4600; (925) 935-4602 (fax)
Email: tamara | at | spedattorneys.com
Provides legal advice and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Loughrey
& Woelfel, LLP.
31 Panoramic Way, Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 935-4600; (925) 935-4602 (fax)
Email: justin | at | spedattorneys.com
Special Education Attorney and advocacy services including: Document
Review and consultation, IEP attendance, representation in state and
federal court as well as due process hearings.
Mindy
Luby, Private Tutor
145 5th St. West
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707)290-9191
Email: mindyluby@gmail.com
Certified Barton Tutor & Dyslexia Screener
Lurie
Consulting and Advocacy
David Lurie
PO Box 2676
El Granada, CA 94018
(650) 740-9172
Email: advocate | at | lurieca.com
Web: http://www.lurieca.com
Customized special education consultation and advocacy for families
and schools. Areas of expertise include behavioral support planning
and legal compliance.
M²
Education and Civil Rights Consultants and Advocates
Michelle Hall
9000 Crow Canyon Rd., Ste. S-308
Blackhawk, CA 94506
(925) 389-2361
Email: HHWMiche | at | msn.com
Advocacy for all students ages 3-22 in the general education and special
education populations located in Northern California: San Francisco
Bay Area: Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County,
and Monterey County.
Marilyn
Maggio, Special Education and Child Rights Advocate
24988 Blue Ravine Road Suite 108-PMB 192
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 351-8430; (916) 351-8435 (fax)
Email: marilynmaggio | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.marilynmaggio.com
Professional support with local and state agencies such as State Regional
Centers and School Districts. Support parents through the process
of identifying appropriate services to meet their child needs.
Making
Learning Personal
Lisa Snortum-Phelps, MA
Orange St.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 305-9974
Web: http://www.Lisa4Learning.com
Tutoring and remediation for students K-8 and adults with learning
differences. Sessions focus on rapport, individual learning styles,
multisensory techniques, games, and brain exercises.
Renee
M Marcelle, Esq.
Attorney at Law
930 Irwin Street, Suite 218
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-4444; (415) 456-3383 (fax)
Email: renee | at | marinlaw.biz
Web: http://Familylawmarin.com
Advice to effectively push past School District resistance to provide
FAPE to children with disabilities, pre-IEP, IEP, mediation stages.
Attorney/litigator
MATRIX
Parent Network and Resource Center
94 Galli Drive, Suite C
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 884-3535; (800) 578-2592
Email: info | at | matrixparents.org
Web: http://www.matrixparents.org/
Linda
McNulty CRL Consulting
433 35th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
(408) 569-6530
Email: linmcnulty | at | aol.com
Represent special education students ensuring that they receive the
best educational opportunity as mandated by law, specializing in the
representation of high functioning autistic students.
Gary
McRae AAMS®, CSNA
333 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 473-7884; (650) 288-1570 (fax)
Email: gary.mcrae | at | ml.com
Web: http://fa.ml.com/garymcrae
Gary McRae is a Merrill Lynch Certified Special Needs Advisor who
assists families achieve financial security and provide for the future
financial needs of a child with a disability.
Mental
Health Association in California
1127 11th St, Suite 830
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 557-1167
Email: mhac | at | cwo.com
Web: http://www.mhac.org/
Merrill
Lynch
Douglas Haskin CSNA
1435 River Park Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 648-6278; (916) 288-9577 (fax)
Email: d.haskin | at | ml.com
Douglas Haskin a Merrill Lynch Certified Special Needs Advisor that
assists families to provide for the future financial needs of a child
with a disability.
Martha
Millar, Esq.
Attorney at Law
180 Promenade Circle, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 724-5211
Email: marthamillarlaw | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.marthamillarlaw.com
We offer special education and special needs trust representation
throughout California. Our services are without charge to low income
families. Call us today.
Gina
Miller Consulting, LLC
1 Crow Canyon Court, Suite 105
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 826-7529; (925) 820-1570 (fax)
Email: gina | at | ginamillerconsulting.com
Web: http://www.ginamillerconsulting.com
Providing high-quality consulting services for families, including
transition for students 16-22 years old.
Susan
Miltner, M.A.
1747 Oak Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 554-0483; (415) 461-4626 (fax)
Email: smiltner | at | reissmiltner.com
Web: http://www.reissmiltner.com
Assistance with residential, therapeutic, learning differences school
choice and placement. Advocacy.
Minds
on Learning
Susan Mead M.A., M.S.
PO Box 11026
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 520-5306
Email: mindsonlearning | at | att.net
Web: http://www.mindsonlearning.net
IEP and 504 advocacy, Special Needs/ General Ed tutoring PreK-8, Educational
Therapy and Consultation and Comprehensive Educational Assessment.
30 years of public education experience.
Miracle
Milestones Dyslexia Services
Carol McGurk
2520 Beverly Place #7
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 464-6127; (209) 464-6127 (fax)
Email: miraclemilestones | at | live.com
We provide dyslexia services--diagnosis/tutoring using the Barton
System. We also provide multi-sensory systematic tutoring in auditory
discrimination training, handwriting instruction, and math.
John
Miser, Esq.
Attorney at Law
426 E Shields Ave
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 235-9620
Email: contact | at | sierraeducationlaw.com
Web: https://sierraeducationlaw.com
California Education Law Firm exclusively serving students and parents
through advocacy, mediation and litigation.
Valerie
Montague, Esq.
662 Hilary Drive
Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 789-5693
Fax: (415) 789-5691
Email: nyullm | at | pacbell.net
Scott
Morris, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1415 L Street, Suite 1240
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 840-2050
Email: boydlawsacramento | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.boydlawsacramento.com/family-law/
Sacramento family law office dedicated to providing legal representation
for child special education, disability, and family law cases.
Morrissey
Compton Education Center
2555 Park Blvd.
Palo Alto, CA 94305
(650) 322-5910; (650) 322-7075 (fax)
Email: m0rrc0mpweb | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.morrissey-compton.org
Enable children and adults with learning disabilities and other school-related
difficulties to achieve their goals by providing the highest quality
diagnostic and intervention services in a supportive environment.
Dr.
Anousheh Mortazavi - Optometrist
1020 El Paseo de Saratoga
San Jose, CA 95130
(510) 499-2015
Email: mortazavi2020 | at | berkeley.edu
Dr. Mortazavi is a pediatric optometrist with over 20 years of experience
examining children and adults with special needs. She is an Assistant
Clinical Professor at UC Berkeley and lectures on learning disabilities.
Kim
Moya, MAEd, Tutor and Piano Teacher for Special Needs Kids
542 South Taaffe Street
Palo Alto, CA 94086
(408) 394-4031
Email: Abdesign | at | aol.com
Special Education teacher is available as an academic tutor and/or
piano teacher for special needs' elementary students.
My
Giving Hands
Pam J. Ross
Piedmont Avenue and 41st Street
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 414-7066
Email: rosspam | at | me.com
Web: http://mygivinghands.com
Massage Therapy for Children with Special Needs. One on One Conscious
Touch. Massage Therapy can help with stiffness, anxiety, frustration,
sleep issues and general discomfort.
Rhonda
J Myers, Licensed Educational Psychologist NCSP, LEP (3603)
163 Second Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 300-2884
Email: rhondajmyers | at | gmail.com
Web: http://rhondajmyers.com
I have 16+ years of experience conducting evaluations for all areas
of educational disability, including Dyslexia. Pre-school through
College age welcome.
NAMI
Children and Adolescent Network
NAMI California
1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 475
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 567-0163
Email: NAMICA | at | pacbell.net
Web: http://www.namicalifornia.org/
National
Alliance on Mental Illness: Tri-Valley
Suzi Glorioso
Pathways to Wellness
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 114
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 443-1797
Email: glorios4 | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.NAMI-TriValley.org
Support group for the parents and caregivers of children/adolescents
through the age of 17 living with Bi-Polar and other mental illnesses.
Neuro-Linguistic
Learning Center
Gerald Hughes
881 Embarcadero Drive, Suite 4
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 358-5803; (530) 295-1622; (916) 404-0419 (fax)
Email: ghughes | at | swish4fish.com
Web: http://www.swish4fish.com
The El Dorado Hills Neuro-Linguistic Learning Center helps children
and adults overcome many of the symptoms associated with a variety
of learning challenges, including Dyslexia and ADD.
Nicholas
Learning Associates
Ellen Nicholas
PO Box 187
New Almaden, CA 95042
(408) 300-1324
Email: ellen | at | nicholaslearning.com
Web: http://nicholaslearning.com
Ellen Nicholas is certified in the Barton Reading & Spelling System.
She is currently providing specialized tutoring in the West San Jose/Camden/Almaden
area.
North
Bay Advocates
Richard Mazzara
720 Belglen Way
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-9927
Email: North_Bay_Advocates | at | earthlink.net
Child advocacy that involves legal and educational representation
on a sliding fee scale for individuals from birth to 22 to years of
age who have learning difficulties and may need or receive special
education
Northern
California Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Web: http://www.interdys.org/servlet/viewbranch?branch_id=5
Northern
California Coalition for Parent Training Information (NCC)
Parents Helping Parents, Inc.
1400 Parkmoor Ave. Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 727-5775; (408) 727-7655 (TTY)
Email: info | at | php.com
Web: http://www.php.com/
Erin
O'Toole-McNally, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1558 West Street, Suite 2
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-1578
Email: myungees | at | aol.com
Now accepting education law cases. Juvenile Law Attorney handling
special education, delinquency, and dependency matters. I am also
the parent of a special needs child.
Office
of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
California Department of Education
Standards and High School Development Division
660 J Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-2652
Ken
Oliver, Advocate
1260 Grove Way
Concord, CA 94518
(510) 482-2039; (877) 294-2616 (fax)
Email: tom2trees | at | live.com
26 years experience in special education advocacy representing all
categories. Former school psychologist and state compliance investigator.
Web and phone conferencing available.
ORHS
LD/ADHD Parent, Student, & Community Group
Web: http://pages.zdnet.com/ourorhskids/
Outreach Resource to Help and Support individuals with Diverse Abilities
is an online support community providing information, resources, and
links to assist parents, students, teachers, and community in learning
about and understanding those with special needs.
Audrey
Ostrowski-Gallagher, Speech & Language Services
1105 Keltner Avenue
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 472-7133
Email: Audreyog | at | aogspeech.com
Web: http://www.aogspeech.com
With over 30 years of experience in special education, I provide speech
and language therapy, assistance in obtaining appropriate services
to Infant - Grade 8 students.
OT
Rocks
Catherine Byers, OTR/L
51 Mohawk Avenue Corte
Madera, CA 94925
(415) 272-0940; (415) 272-0940; (415) 924-7811 (fax)
Email: cathiewiggs | at | hotmail.com
Providing private clinic based occupational therapy assessment and
treatment to school aged children. Specialize and trained in sensory
integration.
PACES
Martina Sholiton
836 Nobel Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 392-6671
Email: martina | at | paces.solutions
Web: http://paces.solutions
Advocacy support for families with school age children in special
education and general education. PACES works with families to get
the support their children need to be successful and productive at
school.
Pacific
Autism Center for Education (PACE)
Jack Brown
1880 Pruneridge Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 245-3400; (408) 260-7267 (fax)
Email: info | at | pacificautism.org
Web: http://www.pacificautism.org
A non-profit organization providing autism early intervention, K-12
school, vocational and residential programs.
Parca
Sue Digre Dir of Family Support Services/ Advocate for Special
Needs children and adults and their families
1750 El Camino #105
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 312-0730 ext. 111; (650) 312-0737 (fax)
Email: sued | at | parca.org
Web: http://www.Parca.org
Parca was founded in 1952 in San Mateo County by parents who refused
to institutionalize their children who had developmental disabilities.
Parca continues advocacy/services.
Parent
Advocate
Amy Kossow
507 Moraga Avenue
Piedmont (Oakland), CA 94611
(510) 654-5578
Parent
Links
Sandy Harvey
4708 Roseville Road, Suite 112
North Highlands, CA 95660
(877) 322-7299 Option 4; (916) 349-7580 (fax)
Email: parentlinks | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.deafkids.org
Providing links to service, programs, information and parent-to-parent
support for families with deaf/hard of hearing infants (0-3 years).
Parents
Helping Parents - PTI - FEC
1400 Parkmoor Ave. Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 727-5775 Ext. 124
Email: loni | at | php.com
Web: http://www.php.com/include/groups/showIn
FETA Educational Advocacy Workshop Parents/guardians of children with
disabilities the south bay area. Enhance your ability to be an effective
advocate. Meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 7-9pm. Smaller support
group from 6:00 to 6:45pm prior to the workshop.
Parents
Helping Parents of San Francisco
594 Monterey Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94127-2416
(415) 841-8820
Email: sfphp | at | earthlink.com
*
Parents
Helping Parents of Santa Clara
1400 Parkmoor Ave. Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 727-5775
Email: info | at | php.com
Web: www.php.com
* PHP has hosted Wrightslaw conferences
in 2008,
2013,
2016
and again in October of 2018!
ParentsCAN
Marlena Garcia, Director
1909 Jefferson Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-7444; (707) 253-2244 (fax)
Email: parents | at | parentscan.org
Web: http://www.parentscan.org
An organization that helps families of children with special needs,
connecting them to advocates who guide them to services that strengthen
and support their family.
Pranita
Patel, Educational Specialist
14790 Acton Dr.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 455-0446
Email: pranitapatel | at | gmail.com
Educational Specialist and teacher working with children for 10 years.
Utilize Montessori materials and Lindamood Bell programs to help students
struggling in reading, reading comprehension and math.
Pathways
Pediatric Therapy
935 Trancas St., Suite 5A
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 258-8011; (707) 224-8124 (fax)
Email: info | at | pathwayspediatric.com
Web: http://www.pathwayspediatric.com
We provide the highest quality of therapy for children faced with
the challenge of mastering sensory or developmental skills. Occupational,
Physical and Speech Therapy.
Sally
Payson Hays, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
1102 Sanchez St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 704-8252
Email: slphaysphd | at | gmail.com
Psychologist with 20 years of experience in education: assessment,
advocacy, and family support for school-age children and adolescents
with attention and learning difficulties.
Pediatric
Therapy Services
Jane Cook
2577 Samaritan Drive #715
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 832-1732; (408) 358-8330; (408) 835-8334 (fax)
Email: ptshr | at | hotmail.com
Providing individual and group occupational therapy for children from
1to 18 years. I have over 25 years experience using Sensory Integration,
Floortime and Therapuetic Listening techniques.
Mary Peitso Education Consultant Service
200 Camino Aguajito, Ste. 205
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 920-8781
Email: spedstrategies101 | at | gmail.com
Assisting families in obtaining education and services for students needing additional support in school.
Thomas
G. Pena, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 277403
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 491-5001
Email: tgpena | at | sbcglobal.net
Attorney available to advise and/or represent students and families
in all areas of education, including: special education, 504, discipline,
school choice, athletics, post-secondary.
Peninsula
Educational Services
Andrea Shor
1700 Eisenhower Street
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 918-9811; (650) 573-9268; (650) 349-4011 (fax)
Email: specialed911 | at | hotmail.com
35 years of cutting edge educational therapy services, psycho-educational
testing K-adult. Cognitive skills training. Dyslexia Testing, School
Observations, IEP meetings, advocacy. Parent/Teacher Education Workshops.
Peninsula
Parents of Special Needs Kids
Susan Walton
407 California Street, Suite 8
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 566-8500; (650) 617-8687 (fax)
Email: swalton47 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peninsulap
PPSNK is a support network for parents of special needs kids from
San Jose to San Francisco. We share information, resources, and support
in an active online forum, weekly playgroups, day camps and special
events.
Ann
Pennock Advocacy
2835 True Road
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 671-1611
Email: annapenn2003 | at | yahoo.com
Experienced Advocate in Sacramento area, specializing in Sped Law,
assessment, mild/moderate disabilities and IEP development
Wes
Petersen, Tutor
561 Scirocco Drive
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 713-8015
Email: yubapete | at | sbcglobal.net
Multisensory Reading and Math tutoring in a 1-to-1 setting by an experienced
teacher.
Marci
Peterson, M.Ed - Education Therapy
1890 Ridgeview DR
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 740-2940
Email: educationtherapy | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://readingandspellingtutor.com
Barton Reading & Spelling, certified tutor for dyslexia. Providing
reading, spelling, and writing instruction to ages 6 - adult.
Plumas
Rural Services, Family Empowerment Center
Mandy Smith
822 Main St #B
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 708-2557
Email: asmith | at | plumasruralservices.org
Serving families with any disability in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, and
Sierra Counties. Providing advocacy for IEP, 504, STT, and education
for disabilities.
Plumfield
Academy
Jill Davidson, MSW
Social Worker
9360 Occidental Rd.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-1414
Email: plumfield.academy | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.plumfieldacademy.net
Plumfield Academy serves boys ages 6 through 18 who have emotional
and behavioral challenges that negatively impact their ability to
function successfully with family, friends and in school.
Poise
Anna Tague
40 Singingwood Lane
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 286-3057
Email: Info | at | orindapoise.org
Web: http://www.orindapoise.org
Our objective is to give parents not only opportunities to meet and
talk to other similarly situated parents, but also to give them resources
for support. At meetings, parents share information on topics ranging
from therapists to books to summer camps and strategies.
LaJoyce
L. Porter, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 444-9543; (510) 444-9540 (fax)
Email: lporter | at | lporterlaw.com
Web: http://www.lporterlaw.com
Dedicated to representing the interests of parents of students with
learning disabilities at IEP meetings, Manifestation Determinations,
Expulsion Hearings, Mediations and Due Process Hearings.
Positive
Perspectives
Aneea Toomajian MA, PPS, LMFT
555 Veterans Blvd. Suite 121
Redwood City, CA 94063
(415) 235-2044
Email: positiveperspectives | at | gmail.com
Web: http://positiveperspectives.org
Aneea Toomajian MA, PPS, LMFT is a certified school pyschologist and
licensed child and family therapist specializing in EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY
and consultation for parents and children with SPECIAL NEEDS.
The
Pratt Center
Brendan Pratt, Ph.D.
4 Main Street, Suite 110
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-2997
Email: brendan | at | prattcenter.com
Web: http://www.prattcenter.com
At The Pratt Center, we specialize in psychological evaluations to
address issues with attention, anxiety, depression and learning.
Prevention
& Children Services Branch
Department of Developmental Services
1600 9th Street, Room #310
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-2773
Professional
Advocates for Special Students (Statewide)
Northern California Representative
(510) 309-0057
Email: PASSAdvocates | at | hotmail.com
Legal representation and parent/organization trainings
Proficient
Support
349 Roundhill Dr.
Contra Costa County, CA
(925) 727-9027
Email: arcc22 | at | aol.com
Alicia provides Education and Special Education Advocacy throughout
Contra Costa County in Northern CA. She’s advocated for 8 years
and remains connected to her families.
Programs
for Children and Youth who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
State Office for Deaf Access
Department of Social Services
744 P Street, MS 6-91
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-8320; (916) 653-7651 (TTY)
Programs
for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Special Education Division, Administrative Services Unit
Department of Education
428 J Street, Suite 530
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 327-4216
Email: wolsen | at | cde.ca.gov
Programs
for Children with Special Health Care Needs
State Children's Medical Services Branch
Department of Health Services
1515 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 327-1400
Programs
for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Prevention and Children Services Branch
Department of Developmental Services
1600 9th Street, Room 310
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-2773
Protection
& Advocacy, Inc.
100 Howe Avenue, Suite 185N
Sacramento, CA 95825-8219
(916) 488-9950; (800) 776-5746 (In CA)
Email: legalmail | at | pai-ca.org
Web: www.pai-ca.org
Regional ADA Technical Assistance Agency
Quest
Family Guidance Center
Robert Field, Ph.D.
2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd. #125
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 743-1370; (925) 743-1937 (fax)
Email: drfield | at | mac.com
Dr. Field has been providing psychological assessments/treatment of
children, adolescents and adults since 1978 and has founded innovative/effective
therapeutic techniques.
Quest
Therapeutic Camps, Inc.
Robert Field, Ph.D.
2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd. #125
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 743-2900; (925) 743-1937 (fax)
Email: questcamps | at | questcamps.com
Web: http://www.questcamps.com
Research supported, intensive 8-week summer and 30-week Afterschool
treatment program for children/adolescents with social and emotional
problems.
Karma M. Quick-Panwala, Advocate
4 Embarcadero Center, Ste. 1400
San Francisco, CA 94111
(650) 731-5375; (415) 651-9628 (fax)
Email: quickadvocacy | at | gmail.com
Special education advocate with personal and professional experience
in disability and IEPs. Advocacy provided throughout California, for
all disabilities, and also in juvenile justice systems.
Rachel's
Reading Rescue
Rachel Abramovitz
10303 Miner Place
Cupertino, CA 95014
(650) 799-4479
Email: readingrescue | at | gmail.com
Dyslexia Specialist. Certified at the Advanced Level to tutor using
the Barton Reading and Spelling Program. I also provide Lindamood
Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS) tutoring.
Raskob
Learning Institute and Day School
3520 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 436-1104
Email: mayer | at | hnu.edu
Web: http://www.raskobinstitute.org
Raskob Learning Institute and Day School is a 2nd-8th grade independent
school for bright children with language-based learning disabilities.
R.E.A.C.H.
Kara Pierce-Malcher, M.A.
8528 N. Jackson Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720-1974
(559) 960-3260; (559) 326-7020 (fax)
Email: syndeticsurprise | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.edhelp4u.com
Credentialed Teacher and Certificated Educational Advocate representing
students including IEP/504 interpretation, goal/accommodation writing,
community training, district meetings, mediation, etc.
The
Reading Clinic
Jaya Kotha
PO Box 2757
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 203-3872; (800) 790-5302
Email: sam | at | thereadingclinic.com
Web: http://www.thereadingclinic.com
Since 1997, The Reading Clinic offering one-to-one multi-sensory training
in reading, spelling, writing, language comprehension. The Reading
Clinic also provides Speech and Occupational Therapy.
Reading
Solutions
Jody Browning, Ed.D, LEP
3300 Tully Rd., Suite A-3
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-7323
Email: info | at | reading-solutions.com
Web: http://reading-solutions.com
We specialize in dyslexia testing and tutoring for dyslexia and reading
difficulties. IQ, academic, and comprehensive educational evaluations
also offered. Licensed and credentialed. Free phone consultation.
Reading
Solutions
Denise Hundley, LEP
3300 Tully Rd., Suite A-3
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-7323
Email: info | at | reading-solutions.com
Web: http://reading-solutions.com
We specialize in dyslexia testing and tutoring for dyslexia and reading
difficulties. IQ, academic, and comprehensive educational evaluations
also offered. Licensed and credentialed. Free phone consultation.
Reading
& Spelling Solutions
Susan Rosenthal, MA in ED2/AET
51 E. Campbell Ave., Suite 110
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 656-3729
Email: susan | at | rsslearn.com
Web: http://www.ReadingandSpelling.com
We provide educational therapy services for K-12 students struggling
in reading, spelling, writing, & math. We provide our students
with learning that lasts a lifetime.
Regional
ADA Technical Assistance Agency
DBTAC - Pacific ADA Center
Web: http://www.adapacific.org
Virginia
Reiss, LEP 652 - Educational Consultant
980 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 8
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 461-4788; (415) 461-4626 (fax)
Email: info | at | reissmiltner.com
Web: http://www.reissmiltner.com
Assistance with Therapeutic Boarding School, Residential Treatment,
and Wilderness Therapy Placement. Psycho-educational evaluations.
Rise
Above Dyslexia
Sherry Black
PO Box 814
Fremont, CA 94537
(510) 304-1574
Email: RiseAboveDyslexia | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.RiseAboveDyslexia.com
We specialize in Screening for Dyslexia and Dyslexia consultations.
We also offer one-on-one tutoring using the Barton Reading and Spelling
System.
Rita
Rispoli, M.A., CET
1011 Cass St., Ste. 116
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-9450; (831) 375-7318 (fax)
Web: www.ldspecialist.com
Andrew
Ritholz, Esq.
Attorney at Law
545 W. Avenue 26, Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(800) 950-9688; (323) 222-9688; (323) 225-1838 (fax)
Email: ritholz | at | earthlink.net
Lawyer for special education eligibility, services, placement, reimbursement/compensation.
IEP’s, Mediations, complaints, 504, Due Process, Court (including
money damages and injuries). Free consultations.
Patricia
Robinson, MFT
171 Front Street, Suite 204
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 915-0924
Email: patricia | at | patriciarobinsonmft.com
Web: http://patriciarobinsonmft.com
Therapist and coach for children, teens, couples and families dealing
with Autism Spectrum, Asperger's, ADHD. Support for parenting, social
skills, anxiety, depression, executive function.
Esther
C. Romero, Dyslexia Consultant
4682 Village Mill Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 542-5508
Email: esther.dyslexialady | at | gmail.com
Provide parent support, specialize in screening children and adults
for dyslexia, tutor with Lindamood-Bell Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS)
program, give in-depth presentations and dyslexia simulations.
Rosas
Educational Consulting
2728 W Main St #116
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 761-5340
Email: sovi.rosas | at | gmail.com
Special Education Advocacy, Independent Special Education Evaluations,
Licensed Educational Psychologist, IQ Testing, 504 plans, Serving
Redding, Yreka, Mt Shasta area
Michael
Rosenberg - Special Education Advocacy
Michael Rosenberg MA
501 Birkdale Drive
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 342-4501
Email: michaelpatrick1947 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.michaelrosenberg-specialeducationadvocacy.com
Michael Rosenberg provides advocacy to children in special education
or whose parents are requesting special education services and supports.
Ross
Educational Consulting
Michelle Ross
1728 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 441-4872; (415) 684-7827 (fax)
Email: mretsf | at | aol.com
Educational Therapist specializing in Learning Disabilities, Attention
Deficit Disorder, IEPS,and Special Education Law. Academic tutoring,
strategies and remediation in all curriculum areas.
Rowell
Family Empowerment of Northern California
Elena Bramble
3330 Churn Creek Rd. Suite A-1
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 226-5129
Email: monicat | at | rfenc.org
Web: http://empoweryourfamily.org
We are a non-profit organization that offers support, information and training to families and professionals. We serve 6 counties such as Butte, Shasta, Glenn, Tehama, Siskiyou and Trinity.
F.
Richard Ruderman, Esq.
Christian M. Knox, Esq.
Attorneys at Law
1300 National Drive, Suite 120
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 563-0100; (916) 563-0114 (fax)
Email: connie | at | rudermanknox.com
Web: http://www.rudermanknox.com
Dedicates its practice exclusively to the representation of children
and their families regarding special education law. We fight so special
needs children can receive an appropriate education in an appropriate
setting. This is our desire for every child.
Sacramento
Asperger Syndrome Information & Support (Sacramento AS IS)
Support group meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month
from 7-9 pm at: UC Davis MIND Institute
2825 50th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
Web: http://www.sacramentoasis.com
Sacramento
Autistic and Special Needs Alliance
Dave Gaines
PO Box 254788
Sacramento, CA 95865-4788
(916) 416-3113; (267) 381-4889 (fax)
Email: dgaines | at | sassna.org
Web: http://www.sassna.org
We are Northern California's premier nonprofit organization providing
comprehensive social services to nurture and protect autistic and
other mentally-diverse youth, and their families.
Sacramento
Center for Assistive Technology
6833 8th Street
P.O. Box 474
Rio Linda, CA 95673
Email: scat | at | auiknet.com
Samaritan
Medical Center
Gregory R Thomson PhD
Clinical Child Psychologist
MI-6301011373/CA-PSY14385
2512 Samaritan Ct - Ste i - SJ
PO Box 3240
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 402-9858
Email: grthomsonsmedctr | at | comcast.net
Web: http://mysite.verizon.net/friends.and.family
We help young people develop effective emotional regulation and social
communication skills. We work with socially isolated, shy, anxious,
and depressed youth and their families.
San
Jose Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
San Jose Scottish Rite Center
2455 Masonic Drive
San Jose, CA 95125-2036
(408) 448-4357
Inga
Sanders, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3334 E Coast Hwy., Suite 342
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625-2328
(310) 574-2754
Email: info | at | SandersLG.com
Our law firm maintains a practice in the area of Special Education
Law representing children with special needs throughout the greater
Los Angeles area and extended Bay Area.
Santa
Rosa Scottish Rite Children’s Language Center
625 Acacia Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95409-3402
(707) 539-3003
Alison
Sayar, Esq.
Attorney at Law
171 Main Street, #291
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 248-9975; (866) 519-1599 (fax)
Email: asayar | at | sayarlegal.com
Web: http://www.sayarlegal.com
Legal representation of families and their special needs children.
Representation at IEP's, Due Process Hearings, Mediations and negotiations.
Schafer
Autism Report
Lenny Schafer
9629 Old Placerville Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
Email: edit | at | doitnow.com
Web: www.sarnet.org
National Daily Emailed News digest covering all subjects autism related:
published news, research, conferences, education, services. Fresh,
trusted sources at no cost, no advertising.
School Psychology Group, Inc.
Dr. Noelle Rubalcava, LEP 4016
765 San Diego Road
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 910-3222
Email: schoolpsychologygroup | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.schoolpsychgroup.com
Our licensed educational psychologists provide psycho-educational testing to children/students. We specialize in evaluating learning disabilities, cognitive functioning, developmental disorders and special education eligibility areas.
Schwab
Learning
Web: http://www.schwablearning.org/
A nonprofit service of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
SCOTTISH
RITE CENTERS ARE NOW CALLED RITECARE CENTERS.
Scottish
Rite Center for Childhood Language and Learning Disorders
Scottish Rite Temple
2850-19th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132-1602
(415) 664-4646
Scottish
Rite Childhood Language Center
Scottish Rite Temple
33 West Alpine Avenue
P.O. Box 4798
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 462-2613
Scottish
Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
Scottish Rite Temple
1435 L Street
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 498-8393
*
Oakland
RiteCare® Childhood Language Disorders
Oakland Scottish Rite Center
1547 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94612-4525
(510) 839-1513; (510) 451-1979 (fax)
Web: http://www.oaklandspeech.org
We are
a non-profit language and learning center that provides both neuroplasticity-based
reading interventions and traditional speech and language therapy.
* Sponsored a Wrightslaw
training on February 8, 2018!
Scottish
Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
6151 H Street
P.O. Box 19497
Sacramento, CA 95819-0497
(916) 731-4357
Scout
from University of California
Ehren Koepf
3175 Bowers Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 450-4962
Email: ucscout | at | ucsc.edu
Web: https://www.ucscout.org/
Scout from University of California is a SAPEP program that develops
and delivers A-G approved, online classes and curriculum to students
around the globe.
Second
Start Learning Disabilities Programs, Inc.
Greg Zieman
1325 Bouret Drive
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 979-8210; (408) 979-8219 (fax)
Email: info | at | secondstart.org
Web: http://www.secondstart.org
Our programs, Pine Hill School and Newton Learning Centers, provide
specialized education to students with learning disabilities, especially
those with high functioning autism.
Services
and Equipment funded by Special Education
Web: http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/AT/at_SpEd.cfm
Commercial equipment or product system, modified or customized for
the student. The particular device would be obtained if AT is needed
to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of the student
with a disability.
SF
Childrens Law
Sheila Brogna & Patricia Siehl
440 Hoffman Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 317-2508; (415) 751-7093 (fax)
Email: sheila | at | sfchildrenslaw.com
Lawyers and advocates for children with special needs/special education
issues, family law, dependency, delinquency, probate guardianship
and conservatorships, education and mental health.
Layla
Sharief, Special Education Advocate
130 Pine Street
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
(916) 220-3075
Email: LMSAdvocate | at | outlook.com
COPAA certified Special Education Advocate. I'm a parent of 23 yo
w/disabilities and a lay advocate for many years. Serving the greater
Santa Cruz area.
Daniel
Shaw, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3220 S. Higuera, Suite 303
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(888) 304-0441
Email: intake | at | coastaladvocacy.com
Web: http://www.coastaladvocacy.com
We represent children of all ages and disabilities in the state of
California. We are committed to providing quality representation for
children and their families.
Toya
Shepherd, DRT Consultant
447 Diablo Drive
Travis Air Force Base, CA 94535
(707) 816-2957
Email: tshepherd | at | drtconsultant.org
Web: http://www.drtconsultant.org
We provide special educational & behavioral advocacy, tutoring,
and training to support parents of children in need of special education
services.
David
Sherman, Esq.
Sherman & Ziegler, Attorneys at Law
Washington Mutual Bank Building
2740 Van Ness Ave, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 924-1300
Email: ASpecialEdLawyer | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: www.AboutAutismLaw.com
David Sherman, author of "Autism: Asserting Your Child's Rights
to a Special Education" represents children with autism in California
and nationally. Telephone consultations available.
Simon
Family Services
Marla Simon MSSA
655 Oak Grove #1384
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 933-0097
Email: marla | at | simonfamilyservices.com
Web: http://www.simonfamilyservices.com
There is hope for the hard to treat child, teen or young adult. I
work closely with families to help them understand their options:
wilderness, RTC, boarding schools and Young adult programs. I work
with throughout the process in conjunction with their treatment team.
Sincerely,
Kids
Sara Truebridge
696 San Ramon Valley Blvd. #135
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 275-2732; (925) 362-0063 (fax)
Email: info | at | sincerelykids.com
Web: www.sincerelykids.com
Sincerely, Kids is a child-centered consulting firm that provides
parents, educators, businesses and communities with information, resources,
materials, workshops, support, guidance, advocacy education and advocacy
services that benefit the TOTAL child.
Sis
Enrichment Center
401 S. Glenoaks Blvd # 203
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 731-8247
Email: sisenrichmentcenter | at | gmail.com
Web: https://sistutoringcenter.com/
Sis Enrichment Center offers Tutoring, Art, and Piano lessons for
students. Our Tutoring sessions are one on one and private producing
fast results.
Smart
Hands with Melissa
Break the Barriers
8555 N. Cedar Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 432-6292
Email: melissa | at | mysmarthands.com
Web: http://www.mysmarthands.com
Baby Sign language Classes. Classes are 45 min to 1 hour long. Classes
are held in 8 week sessions and include over 100 signs.
Paula
Solomon, Ph.D.
2 Padre Parkway, Suite 100
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 843-4558
Email: paulasolomon | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.paulasolomonphd.com/
Specializing in pscyhological Assessments. Learning disabilities,
emotional disturbance, processing disorders, ADHD, Autism spectrum.
Likes complex cases, experience with fair hearings and personal injury
cases as well.
Sonrise
Academy
Sarah Sonrise
515 Frederick Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 469-8576; (831) 464-9484 (fax)
Email: sarahsonrise | at | earthlink.net
Sonrise Academy welcomes children with special needs to our preschool
and quality after school care programs. We also provide evening support
for adults, advocacy and educational therapy.
SoundWave
Center
Victoria Deasy
1291 E. Hillsdale Blvd, Suite 203
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 570-6369; (650) 996-6575; (650) 570-6369 (fax)
Email: soundwavecenter | at | aol.com
Non-profit providing Auditory-Verbal Therapy to hearing impaired children;
teaching them to hear,listen and speak quite naturally.
Spark
Psychological Services
Dr. Laurie Ferguson, Psy.D.
5975 Entrada Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 610-8694; (805) 461-0801 (fax)
Email: DrF.SparkPsych | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.SparkPsych.com
Assessment, treatment and advocacy for individuals with Autism Spectrum
Disorders, learning differences, ADHD, emotional and behavioral concerns.
Coordination with schools, court, and Regional Center.
Special
Ed Pro
Carol Ann McAusland, M.Ed CAES
539 Irven Ct
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 804-6120
Email: mcausland | at | specialedpro.com
Web: http://specialedpro.com
Experienced Special Education Advocate. Please see website for more
information.
Special
Education Advocacy
Paula M. Flower
776 Kyle St.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 926-3944; (408) 926-5676 (fax)
Email: Flowerpowerof3 | at | cs.com
Web: http://www.floweradvocacy.com
Advocacy information for families of children with special needs to
assist in obtaining a free, appropriate, public education.
Special
Education Advocacy
Maureen Ricketts, M.Ed.
511 Greenmeadow Way
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 887-8558; (408) 255-9976 (fax)
Email: advocatericketts | at | gmail.com
Web: http://specialedadvocacy-ricketts.com
Advocacy, support and assistance for all phases of the special education
process. All grade levels and all disabilities served.
Special
Education Collaboration Project
Carly or Evan
426 Fillmore St. Apt. C
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 864-4352
Email: eg | at | specialedcollaboration.net
Web: http://specialedcollaboration.com
We work as a team on every case, making your child's academic, emotional
and social development our highest priority. Specializing in Autism
and Emotional Disturbance. Contact us for a free consultation.
Special
Education Division
Web: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/
Special
Education Law
Amy Haynes or Steven Greenburg
55 River Street, Suite 100
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 458-9900; (831) 426-0159 (fax)
Email: edulaw | at | pacbell.net
Web: http://www.specialeducationlaw.net
Legal representation and advocacy for parents and children throughout
the Bay Area. Consultations, Due Process hearings, disciplinary proceedings.
Special
Education PTA of Redwood City (SEPTAR)
Judy McCrary Koeppen
750 Bradford Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 576-4271; (650) 306-9285
Email: septarinfo | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.septar.org
The Special Education Parent Teacher Association for Redwood City
(SEPTAR)brings families and educators together to meet the special
education needs of children in Redwood City.
Special
Education Solutions
Rachel Bertin, J.D., M.Ed.
100 Lafayette Circle, Suite 203
Lafayette, CA 94569
(925) 386-0793
Email: rbertin | at | speceducationsolutions.com
Web: http://www.speceducationsolutions.com
Special Education Solutions provides legal and advocacy services for
families of children with special needs throughout the special education
process.
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Special Kids Crusade
Laura Harris
1900 Garden Road, Suite 230
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-2730; (831) 372-5730 (fax)
Email: mail | at | specialkidscrusade.org
Web: http://www.specialkidscrusade.org
A parent-founded non-profit organization for families of children
with disabilities offering programs & services, resources &
support, and awareness & advocacy in Monterey County, CA. *
Special Kids Crusade sponsored a Wrightslaw event in 2011.
Special
Kids Special Choices
Geri Baskind, J.D., Owner
4061 East Castro Valley Boulevard, #112
Castro Valley, CA 94552
(510) 889-8500; (510) 586-0625 (fax)
Email: Geri.sksc | at | gmail.com
Web: http://specialkidsspecialchoices.com
Special Kids Special Choices, an advocacy agency with 20-years experience,
targets choices for special needs kids and offers direct representation
for parents.
Special
Needs Advocates for Understanding (SNAFU)
Shirley Nutt
PO Box 181
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 321-6510
Email: valleysnafu | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.valleysnafu.com
We offer support meetings, IEP help, education, social events and
more. We also offer financial help for independent assessments and
reduced-cost attorney referrals. We freely share information so parents
can make fully-informed decisions.
Special
Needs: Evaluation, Education, Development is the educational program
we offer to parents, students, community.
Web: http://pages.zdnet.com/ourorhskids/
We celebrate, support, and encourage cognitive diversity! The goal
of the IEP and 504 plan is for the student to receive the appropriate
services and educational benefit. The information provided via our
e-mails, web site, etc. are educational and not intended as legal
or medical advice.
Special
Needs In My City (Connecting to Events & Resources)
2300 Sylvan Avenue #578275
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 409-8663
Email: specialneedsinmycity | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.specialneedsinmycity.com
We help families in Central Valley region find special needs events
and resources in California for kids and adults with disabilities.
Special
Parents Information Network of Santa Cruz County
P.O. Box 2367
Santa Cruz, Ca 95063
(831) 722-2800; (831) 423-7713
Email: info | at | spinsc.org
Web: http://www.spinsc.org
Special
Visual Assessment Clinic for the Handicapped (SVACH)
Optometric Eye Center
University of California, 200 Minor Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-2020
(510) 642-2020; (510) 643-5109 (fax)
Specialized visual examination/assessment, including pediatrics
Spectrum
Center Schools
Gail Debiec
16360 San Pablo Avenue
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-5440; (510) 741-2775 (fax)
Email: spectrum | at | esa-education.com
Web: http://www.spectrumschools.com
Spectrum Center Schools provide special education programs for students
with severe behavioral, emotional, and educational challenges.
Speech
& Learning Services
Carol Murphy, MA, CCC-SLP
376 South Green Valley Road, Suite B
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 234-4181
Email: admin | at | carolmurphy.org
Web: http://www.carolmurphy.org
Speech & Learning Serivces provides consultation, seminars, assessment,
and treatment for language based learning disabilities and speech
problems
The
Speech Works
Rose Godfrey, MA, CCC-SLP
399 Del Norte Avenue
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 673-7777; (530) 673-0132 (fax)
Web: www.thespeechworks.com
Evaluation and treatment of speech, language and swallowing disorders
for children (including early intervention) and adults.
Spina
Bifida Association of the Bay Area
775 Brookside Drive
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 838-9947
Kristin
Springer, Esq.
Attorney at Law
PO Box 11565
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 551-1041
Email: specialedlegaljourney | at | comcast.net
Web: http://trivalleyspecialedattorney.com
Providing legal services to families of children with disabilities
in all areas of special education law.
Stairway
to Friendship Therapy Services
Karen Glass, OTR/L, Certified RDI Provider
Ruth Seyer, Certified RDI Provider
1605 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 910-8182
Email: info | at | stairwaytofriendship.com
Web: www.stairwaytofriendship.com
We specialize in Relationship Development Intervention (RDI); a program
designed for children on the autistic spectrum to systematically teach
the motivation and desire for interaction and connection with others.
S.T.A.R.
Academy - Haynes Family of Programs
Jonas Maceda
233 W. Baseline Road, Box 400
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-2581; (909) 593-6224 (fax)
Email: jmaceda | at | leroyhaynes.org
Web: http://www.leroyhaynes.org
Non-Public School/Agency services provided on a one-to-one basis,
direct to the student’s home. We provide Specialized Academic
Instruction, Speech & Language, Behavioral, and Transition services.
Star
of Life
Lance Landre, President CEO
C.S. Landre Foundation, Inc.
7600 N. Ingram Ave., Suite 123
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 448-8840
Starfish
Hero
Kirstin Hall, MS, BCBA
600 F Street 3-619
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 502-2731
Email: Kirstin | at | StarfishHero.com
Web: http://www.StarfishHero.com
A BCBA owned and family operated Behavior Support agency specializing
in ASDs, IEP support, and ABA programs for both the school and home
environments.
State
Agency for the Visually Impaired
State Office of Services to the Blind
California Department of Social Services
744 P Street, MS 6-94
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 657-3327
State
Council on Developmental Dis./North Valley Hills
Dena Hernandez - Reg. Manager
2529 W March Lane, Ste. 105
Stockton, CA 95207-8270
(209) 473-6930; (209) 473-6932 (fax)
Email: marigene.tacan-regan | at | scdd.ca.gov
Web: http://scdd.ca.gov/northvalleyhills.htm
We are an office of the California State Council on Developmental
Disabilities providing advocacy to parents of special needs children
in the Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties.
State
Department of Education: Special Education
515 L Street, Suite 270
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-4729
Web: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/
State
Education Agency Rural Representative
Special Education Division
Department of Education
515 L Street, Suite 270
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 327-3505
State
Mediation System
Department of Education
Special Education Division
515 L Street, Suite 270
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 323-2196
Email: kjohnson | at | cde.ca.gov
State
Mental Health Agency
Department of Mental Health
1600 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-2309
Web: http://www.dmh.cahwnet.gov/
State
Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
California Department of Mental Health
Children and Family Services
1600 9th Street, Room 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-2147
Email: dneilsen | at | dmhhq.state.ca.us
Web: http://www.dmh.cahwnet.gov/
State
Mental Retardation Program
Department of Developmental Services
Health and Human Services Agency
1600 9th Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-1897
Web: http://www.dds.ca.gov/
State
Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Department of Rehabilitation
2000 Evergreen Street
Sacramento, CA 95815-3832
(916) 263-8981; (916) 263-7477 (TTY)
Web: www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/default.htm
State
Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Department of Rehabilitation
830 K Street Mall, Room 307
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-3971
Stepping
Stones Center for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Inc.
Vivian David, PsyD-Clinical Director
P.O. Box 6637
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 357-0571; (650) 357-0676 (fax)
Email: support | at | steppingstonesca.com
Web: www.steppingstonesca.com
We are a Non-Public Agency that designs individualized behavioral,
educational, social, speech-language and occupational therapy programs
for individuals diagnosed within the autistic spectrum.
Donna
Stravinski, Educational Therapy - Private Practice
100 Bayo Vista Way, #46
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 218-5556
Email: dski129 | at | yahoo.com
Learning specialist services for students with mild/moderate learning
disabilities. Tutoring and/or assessment. Special expertise in ADD/ADHD.
Elementary and middle school math and language help, including writing,
for all levels. Preparation for SAT, ACT.
Patty
A. Stauss, Educational Therapist
2775 Cottage Way, Suite 4
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 365-6947; (916) 481-4036 (fax)
Email: ecofficemail | at | yahoo.com
Specialized tutoring in learning strategies for academics, organization,
social skills, test-taking, time-management, note-taking, scheduling,
concentration, study skills, and more. Call to schedule a FREE consultation.
Stockdale
Learning Center-Educational Therapy
Andrew J. Barling, M.A., P/ET
1701 Westwind Drive, Suite 110
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 331-2373
Email: slc | at | igalaxy.net
Web: http://www.learnnowslc.com
Professional Educational Therapy services for children, adolescents
and adults since 1984
Study
Wizards
Michael Goldstein
1900 Camden Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 883-8660; (888) 308-7708 (Fax)
Email: mgoldstein@ | at | studywizards.com
Web: http://www.StudyWizards.com
We're a 5-Star Yelp in-home tutoring company helping Silicon Valley
special needs, mainstream and honor students K - 12 in math, science,
English, history, Spanish, test prep.
Peter
Sturges, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1404 Bernal Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
(415) 254-9141; (650) 492-7700 (fax)
Email: petersturges | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.sturgesfirm.com
Education and Special Education Law Attorney. 25 years experience
in all aspects of disputed education proceedings.
The
Sullivan Center for Children
Kathy Sullivan, Ph.D., ABPP
3443 West Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 271-1186; (559) 271-8041 (fax)
Email: kathysullivan | at | sc4c.com
Web: http://www.sc4c.com
The Sullivan Center for Children is a private full service outpatient
mental health center for children, adolescents and their families.
SUMA
KIDS, Inc.
Susan Marcus, OTR/L
1190 Burnett Ave, Suite D
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 676-9165; (925) 676-9166 (fax)
Email: susan | at | sumakids.com
Web: http://www.sumakids.com
Pediatric Occupational Therapy services including sensory integration,fine
& gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, handwriting and
Theraputic Listening program, ages 1-17.
Sun
Camp
Rachel Matta, Founder
720 Coleman Ave Apt K
Menlo Park, CA 94025-2489
(650) 321-1257
Email: rachelmmatta | at | gmail.com
Web: http://suncampbayarea.blogspot.com
Sun Camp is a day camp for children with Down syndrome and their siblings
entering grades K-6, sponsored by the Silicon Valley Down Syndrome
Network.
Support
for Families of Children with Disabilities
Juno Duenas, Director
1663 Mission St. 7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 282-7494; (415) 282-1226 (fax)
Email: info | at | supportforfamilies.org
Web: http://www.supportforfamilies.org
Support for Families provides free, multilingual information, education
and emotional support to families and professionals of children with
disabilities.
Sutter
County Parent Network
1506 Starr Drive, Suite C
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 751-1925; (530) 751-1466 (fax)
Email: scpn | at | scpn.org
Web: http://www.scpn.org
Sutter County Parent Network is a family resource center dedicated
to supporting, encouraging and providing information and facilitated
referral to families with children with special needs. We offer a
variety of programs for parents/caregivers and children.
Pablo
A. Tagre, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1500 Standiford Avenue, Building C
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 877-7457; (888) 273-3217 (fax)
Email: inquiries | at | tagrelaw.com
Web: http://www.tagrelaw.com
Due Process Hearings, Mediation/Informal Resolution Sessions, IEP
Preparation and Attendance, Rights Under Section 504, Student Expulsion
and Other Discipline.
TALK
- Teaching and Assessing Language for Kids
Alexia Dorsa
1209 Howard Avenue, Suite 203
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-9961; (650) 344-9837 (fax)
Email: talkspeech | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.talkpeninsula.com
Provide assessments and intensive programs for the treatment of all
speech, voice, language, fluency, social and developmental delays
and disorders.
Lisa
C. Tang, Ph.D.
91 W Neal Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 963-8835; (855) 834-5419 (fax)
Email: lisatangphd | at | drlisatang.com
Web: http://www.drlisatang.com
Dr. Tang specializes in psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological
assessment of children, teens, and adults with neurodevelopment differences.
Amber Taylor-Garrett Educational Therapy
1060 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(510) 717-3868
Email: ambertaylorgarrett | at | gmail.com
Web: https://www.ambertaylorgarrettedtherapy.com/
Expert educator partnering with students to co-create their TaylorEd learning experience. Fully virtual Educational Therapy (Grades 1-8), Educational Consultations, Instructional Coaching, and Professional Development.
Yvette
N. Tazeau, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist, PSY15554
2550 Samaritan Drive, Suite E
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 358-0137
Email: drtazeau | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.drtazeau.com
Psychological, PsychoEducational, Neuropsychological, & Developmental
Evaluations/Testing/Assessments; Spanish language services; Cognitive-Behavioral
Therapy; Workplace Social Skills Training.
Team
of Advocates for Special Kids
Parent Training & Information
100 West Cerritos Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 533-8275; (714) 533-2533 (fax)
Email: task | at | taskca.org
Web: http://www.taskca.org
Provide training, information and resources to families of children
with disabilities and professionals. Federally funded parent training
and information center, including technolgy center for families.
TeamUP!
Tutors, Inc.
Deb Kohnstamm
Post Office Box 1868
Los Gatos, CA 95031
(888) 383-2687; (888) 3-TEAMUP
Email: teamup | at | teamuptutors.com
Web: http://www.teamuptutors.com
Our professional in-home tutors support students of all abilities.
100% focus on individual needs helps neurodiverse learners meet objectives
in all school subjects.
Graciela
Tiscareno-Sato, Special Education Advocate
22539 Cisneros Drive
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 967-3339
Email: grace | at | babymilagro.org
Web: http://www.liberate-us.org
(Seminar tab)
Bi-lingual mother of blind child offers parent-empowerment seminars
with parent-created IEP meeting materials, 1:1 consultations, attends
IEP meetings.
(Note from the Wrights - see Graciela's excellent article at the National
Federation for the Blind's website. Click
here for the article titled "You Gotta Know the Rules If You're Gonna
Play the Game." She describes her experience at a Wrightslaw Bootcamp!)
Therapeutic
Learning Consultants
883 N. Shoreline Blvd., Suite B-100
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 938-3600; (650) 938-3601 (fax)
Email: info | at | tlcpractices.com
Web: http://www.tlcpractices.com
We provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services by designing comprehensive,
individualized programs for our learners.
Therapies
To Grow On
Dana Ehring
187 Tank Farm Rd. Ste. 210
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 547-1755
Email: dana | at | therapiestogrowon.com
Web: http://www.therapiestogrowon.com
Communication Services for all kids. Speech therapy, assessment, speech
and language disorders, autism spectrum, social skills groups
Therapy
Zone 4 Kidz
Debbie Neargarder, OTR/L
17705 Hale Ave. Ste. C-4
(408) 334-0400
Email: therapyzone4kidz | at | gmail.com
Web: http://therapyzone4kidz.com
Therapy Zone 4 Kidz is a pediatric therapy clinic specializing in
motor skills delay, dyspraxia, SPD, ADHD, ASP, and social and play
skills.
Through
the Looking Glass
2198 Sixth Street, Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710-2204
(510) 848-1112; (510) 848-4445 (fax); (800) 644-2666; (800) 804-1616
(TTY)
Web: http://www.lookingglass.org
Nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training,
and counseling services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent
has a disability or medical issue. Nearly 80% of the 40 staff members
are disabled, parents of disabled children, or members of families
with disabilities.
Tourette Association of America NorCal/HI Chapter
Harry Beck
PO Box 156
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 786-2420
Email: hbeckcfa | at | gmail.com
Web: https://tourette.org/chapter/ca-no/
We are a volunteer-led, nonprofit organization supporting the needs of individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.
Transition
Learning Center
5980 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 102
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 399-5101; (925) 399-5130 (fax)
Email: mombird | at | outlook.com
Web: http://www.transitionlearningcenter.com
We provide academic tutoring, homework help, vocational life skills
program, test prep, study skill techniques, extra curricular classes
in an inclusive setting. We also provide educational based IEE's and
IEP advocacy.
Michael
True, M.Ed
Disability and Senior Issues Consultant
Email: mstrue1 | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.ilresources.com/resume.html
Providing individual and program-oriented consulting services. I specialize
in community-based program and staff development and Individual needs
assessment and planning. Please visit my webpage for additional background
and areas of expertise.
Tucci
Learning Solutions, Inc.
6 Hangar Way, Suite A
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-0600; (831) 786-0644 (fax)
Email: info | at | tuccionline.com
Web: http://www.tuccionline.com
We created the Competent Learner Model to provide assessment, curriculum,
coaching, direct services, and collaborative consultation for children
with autism, developmental disabilities, and challenging behaviors.
Turning Points Educational Solutions
Kimberly Noll
1261 Lincoln Ave., Suite 104
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 439-1111
Email: info | at | turningpointsed.com
Web: http://www.turningpointsed.com
Providing advocacy, assessment (psychoeducational, school neuropsychological, assistive technology), college advising, educational therapy/specialized tutoring, EF coaching (students, adult professionals), and virtual reality social skills coaching.
Andrea
M. Tytell, Esq.
Attorney at Law
560 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 500
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 458-7938; (408) 918-3057 (fax)
Email: laura | at | educational-advocacy.net
Web: http://www.andreatytell.com
Special needs advocate representing clients in education, civil cases,
conservatorships, regional center, family law, custody, divorce and
SSI in association with special needs law firm.
Debra
Ullmann, MS, BCET
6053 Vera Cruz Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 927-5891
Email: edplan | at | sbcglobal.net
Psycho-educational assessments for diagnosis of dyslexia and learning
disabilities, ages 5 through adult. 37 years experience assessing
& remediating learning disabilities. Recommendations/strategies
included.
Understanding
Behavior, Inc.
Kathleen A Karimi
744 Montgomery Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94111
(888) 657-4456; (415) 989-5001 (fax)
Email: contactubi | at | understandingbehavior.com
Web: http://www.understandingbehavior.com
Understanding Behavior is a professional organization of providers
that specializes in individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
Unique
Selves
Samantha Briggs-Hawkes
141 Sycamore Street
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 795-7355
Email: samantha | at | uniqueselves.com
Web: http://www.uniqueselves.com
Provide behavior consultation, referrals to appropriate agencies,
in-home support services, and tutoring to special needs children and
families.
United
Advocates for Children of California
Jennifer Clancy - Exec Director
1401 El Camino Ave., Suite 340
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 643-1530; (916) 643-1530; (916) 643-1592 (fax)
Email: information | at | uacc4families.org
Web: www.uacc4families.org
We provide advocacy and help to parents of children with mental health
disorders throughout the state of CA.
VFR
Unlimited, Inc.
Denise Watson Lum BA, MAED, MASE
311 W. Jack London Blvd. #9
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 980-0204
Email: dwatson | at | vfrunlimited.org
Web: http://vfrunlimited.org
In depth career counseling services, job training/internship experiences
in aviation support service careers and other similar higher level
industries.
Vielbaum
Consulting
Debbie Vielbaum
124 Highland Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
(415) 309-2957
Email: debbie | at | vielbaumconsulting.com
Web: http://www.vielbaumconsulting.com
We are about empowering parents and children. We believe that in order
to effectively navigate your child's education, parents need a roadmap
that supports them.
Vietnamese
Parents of Disabled Children Assoc., Inc. (VPDCA)
7526 Syracuse Ave
Stanto, CA 90680
(310) 370-6704; (310) 542-0522 (fax)
Email: luyenchu | at | aol.com
Phyllis
Voisenat, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1330 Broadway, Suite 1035
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 272-9410; (510) 367-6962; (510) 272-9158 (fax)
Email: VoisNetLaw | at | aol.com
Web: http://CalAttorneyandCounselor.com
Parent/Litigator provides special education services from eligibility,
compliance, appropriateness, through Due Process complaint procedure.
Most cases involve auditory processing.
Charles
E. Voltz, Esq.
Attorney At Law
Suite 231, 433 Airport Blvd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(605) 685-8010; (605) 685-8048 (fax)
Email: law | at | voltz.com
Timothy
Walton, Esq.
Attorney at Law
801 Woodside Road, # 11
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 216-9800; (650) 618-8687 (fax)
Email: twalton | at | fairhearingadvocate.com
Web: http://www.timothywalton.com
I have been assisting parents and children in their disputes with
school districts in the Bay Area since 2002. . I can assist with decision
making, IEPs, fair hearings and due process, as well as federal district
court litigation, including the Ninth Circuit.
Natashe
Washington
725 Washington St., Ste 300
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 285-7384; (510) 666-4144 (fax)
Email: natashe22 | at | gmail.com
A special education attorney licensed in California and New York,
with a strong background in due process complaints, litigation and
research and trained in mediation.
Molly Watson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
333 University Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95925
(530) 273-2740; (888) 766-0658 (fax)
Email: caledattorney | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.caledattorney.com
We provide special education representation for children with IEPs and those who need them. Call today to find out more about our pro bono services.
Letecia
Whetstone, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1900 Powell Street, Suite 6087
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 779-2885; (510) 779-5555 (fax)
Email: Letecia | at | lstonelaw.com
Web: http://www.lstonelaw.com
Attorney available to represent families with special needs at IEP/504
Plan meetings, mediations, due process hearings, and with other special
education needs.
What
is Dyslexia
Kevin Rockmael
1483 Campus Drive
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 520-4252
Email: krockmael | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.whatisdyslexia.org
We decided to develop a helpful site that looks at LD differently.
Jennifer
K. Whipple, Esq.
Attorney at Law
15466 Los Gatos Blvd, Suite 109
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 637-6145; (408) 709-3450 (fax)
Email: jwhipple | at | whipplelawgroup.net
Special Education Attorney in the greater Bay Area (including the
Peninsula, South Bay, Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties), representing
children with disabilities of all types.
W.I.S.H.
Montclair Spanish Learning Center
Sylvia Brooks
2065 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 339-9474
Email: wishm0ntclairCA | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://wishmontclair.com
W.I.S.H teaches Spanish lessons for kids. W.I.S.H (We Instruct Spanish
Heritage) is an immersion learning center where kids enjoy learning
Spanish.
Robert
Woelfel, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Loughrey & Woelfel, LLP.
31 Panoramic Way, Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 935-4600; (925) 935-4602 (fax)
Email: rob | at | spedattorneys.com
I provide special education consultation, advocacy, and litigation
services including: Record Reviews, Representation for 504 and IEP
meetings, Due Process, State and Federal Court.
Debra
Wright, Esq.
Attorney at Law
4322 St. Andrews Drive
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 473-3419; (209) 473-1315 (fax)
Email: fairdbr | at | comcast.net
Provide legal representation for children and adults with disabilities
in matters related to special education and regional center issues.
Steven
Wyner, Esq.
Wyner Law Group, PC
20655 S. Western Avenue, Suite 105
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 961-2877; (310) 533-8099 (fax)
Email: swyner | at | specialedlaw.org
Web: http://specialedlaw.org
Representing Students and Parents in Administrative Hearings, including Appeals and related Civil Rights Litigation, Bullying Incidents, Disciplinary Proceedings, Manifestation Determinations, and IEPs.
Yes
Education Advocacy
Michele Jones
PO Box 2067
El Cerrto, CA 94564
(510) 322-4627
Email: info | at | yeseducationadvocate.com
Web: http://www.yeseducationadvocate.com
I offer seminars & workshops, consultation, tutoring, writing
goals and objectives, advocacy, and support for families and children
with mild/moderate special needs.
Youth
& Education Law Project
Joanne Newman
Mills Legal Clinic
Stanford Law School
559 Nathan Abbott Way
Stanford, CA 94305-8610
(650) 723-4336; (650) 723-4426 (fax)
Email: youth.education | at | law.stanford.edu
Web: http://www.law.stanford.edu/program/clinics/youtheducation/
Dedicated to educational rights and reform work, YELP represents low-income
students and families in special education and school discipline matters
in the San Francisco Bay area
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