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Northern California Yellow Pages for Kids (A-Z)

Listings for Northern CA | Listings for Southern CA

State Departments of Education | Disability Organizations | Parent Training & Information Centers (PTI)

Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities on the Yellow Pages for Kids for your state.

You will also find special education schools, learning centers, treatment programs, parent groups, respite care, community centers, grassroots organizations, and government programs for children with disabilities.

A Full Circle of Learning
Jennifer Coakwell-Moray
122 Hilton Lane #4
Pacifica, CA 94044
(510) 333-2098
Email: jmoray1@hotmail.com
Montessori and Orton-Gillingham based tutoring for students of all ages with languages differences including dyslexia.

A Special Nanny
Kirsten Jensen
14125 Capri Drive, Suite 1-A
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 379-8987; (408) 379-8005 (fax)
Email: info@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.

Elizabeth Aaronson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
405 El Camino Real, #228
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-2233; (650) 322-6387 (fax)
Email: SpecEdLaw@comcast.net
Representation and advocacy for parents and children in special education matters.

AboutKids
Linda Geller
5310 Kilkenny Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 446-3259
Email: valleyoak@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.

Adams ESQ
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 210
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 832-6000; (510) 836-8987 (fax)
Web: www.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@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.

Addressing Dyslexia
Erika Burleigh
13888 S. Austin Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 825-9313; (209) 610-2275
Email: addressingduslexia@yahoo.com
Web: http://addressingdyslexia.com
I am a certified dyslexia tester and tutor of the Barton Reading and Spelling System (Orton Gillingham method). I have taught reading in public and private schools for 24 years and have my Masters in Reading.

Advocacy For Life
Tracy Bailey
PO Box 3122
Ramona, Ca 92065
(760) 415-4872
Email: advocacyforlife@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 - Positive Perspectives
Aneea Toomajian MA, PPS, LMFT
555 Veterans Blvd. Suite 121
Redwood City, CA 94063
(415) 235-2044
Email: positiveperspectives@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.

Advocacy, Psychological & Neuropsychological Services
Maria Moleski, Ph.D.
2631 Phyllis Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 849-5165
Email: Dr_Moleski@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.

Advocates for Education
Elizabeth Essner
14069 Loma Rio Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 741-1404; (408) 741-1418 (fax)
Email: ee@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@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. Currently 36 students travel 40 miles to attend this special ed school for dyslexia in carpools.

allARTstudio
Alla C. Tripolsky
652 Leahy Street
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 363-6181
Email: alla@allartstudio.net
Web: http://www.allartstudio.net
Special Education Art Program/Classes for children with disabilities offered at allARTstudio. Study art with experienced European artist/mom of two hearing impaired children.

American Foundation for the Blind-West
111 Pine Street, Suite 725
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 392-4845
Email: sanfran@afb.net
Web: http://www.afb.org/

Anova Center for Education
3033 Cleveland Ave, Suite 240
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 527-7032; (707) 527-7960 (fax)
Email: email@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@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

Area Board 6 on Developmental Disabilities
Kathy Barnes
2529 W. March Lane Suite 105
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 473-6930; (209) 473-6932 (fax)
Email: ab6@scdd.ca.gov
Web: http://www.areaboard6.ca.gov
We are an office of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities providing advocacy to parents of special needs children in the San Joaquin Valley and Sierra foothill region.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Elk Grove Resource Group
Download the flyer for more information (Word Document)
http://www.fetaweb.com/help/elk.doc

Balance Educational Consultation & Advocacy
Kimberly Goldman
278 Santa Fe Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 256-6607; (925) 876-4177; (925) 256-6603 (fax)
Email: kimsuegoldman@aol.com
Educational advocacy provided for families in Contra Costa and Alameda counties. Seven years of experience advocating for parents and children.

Michelle Ball, Esq.
Attorney at Law
717 K Street, Suite 228
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-9064; (916) 444-1209 (fax)
Email: mblawatty@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.

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
3147 Isherwood way
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 7926992
Email: nkmeena@yahoo.com
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bayarea_specialneedskids/
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
Rachel Wylde, Executive Dir.
521 Boden Way
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 268-1500; (510) 268-1503 (fax)
Email: wylde@bayhillhs.org
Web: http://www.bayhillhs.org
Co-ed, independent non-profit, high school for students with mild/moderate language-based learning disabilities located in East Bay.

Baywood Learning Center
Grace Neufeld
1000 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 228-5961
Email: baywoodlearningcenter@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@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.

Sherry Black, Dyslexia Reading Tutor
P.O. Box 7313
Fremont, CA 94537
(510) 304-1574
Email: sbtutor05-mail@yahoo.com
Individual tutoring for dyslexic students in Alameda County. This program will help most students learn to read, write, and spell at or above grade level.

Brain Injury Association of California
P.O. Box 160786
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 442-1710; (800) 457-2443
Email: csm4483@aol.com

Etta Breaux, Dyslexia Specialist
26 Greenwood Drive
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 303-9230
Email: d4dyslexia@mindspring.com
One on one tutoring using the Barton Reading and Spelling Orton-Gillingham based program for Dyslexia.

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@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@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@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.

ButtonSoundBook.com
Helen Birch
12860 Beach Blvd. #G
Stanton, CA 90680
(775) 458-6914; (775) 458-6914 (fax)
Email: customerservice@buttonsoundbook.com
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@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@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@casponline.org
Web: http://www.casponline.org/

California Center for Law and the Deaf
14895 East 14th St., Suite 220
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 483-0922 (TTY/V); (510) 483-0967 (fax); (877) DEAFLAW (332-3529)
Email: calclad@deaflaw.org
Web Site: www.deaflaw.org
Contact: Ken Kresse, Executive Director; Provides legal advocacy, education, information and referral to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and parents without charge. Representation provided only in impact or class action cases.

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 Speech-Language-Hearing Association
825 University Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-1568
Email: CSHA@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!

Cardinal Education
Allen Koh - Executive Director
PO Box 51594
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 391-9814; (650) 387-7585
Email: CECG001@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@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.

CARE Parent Network
1350 Arnold Drive, Suite 203
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-0999; (925) 370-8651 (fax)
Email: CAREofARC@aol.com
CARE Parent Network is a family support program providing resource and referral information, parent support, and parent education to families of children with disabilities.

Case Strategies
Dorajane Apuna
5035 Date Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 344-4844; (916) 344-4995 (fax)
Email: Casestrategies@aol.com
Web: http://www.case-strategies.com
Medical case management for catastrophic injuries, life care planning.

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 Street 101 for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Sandra Sutherland, PhD
PO Box 6303, 1481 Center St
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 258-1403, (949) 903-3369, (760) 634-1152
Email: centerstreet101@aol.com
Web: http://hometown.aol.com/centerstreet101/
Itinerant mainstream consultant for deaf and hard of hearing children, parents and schools. Special interests: cochlear implants, advocacy, technology, teleconferencing. Preschool -- college. 20+ years consultation experience.

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@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@exceptionalparents.org

Central Coast Center for Independent Living
1395 41st Avenue, Suite B
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 462-8720; (831) 462-8729 (TDD)
Email: abuckner@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@aol.com
Web: http://www.ucpa.org

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

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@rehab.cahwnet.gov
Web: http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/

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@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@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.

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).

The Creekside School
Lynette DiLuzio
540 Sands Drive
Building E-2
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 933-8910
Email: info@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@cullinaneducation.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.

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@dyslexia.com
Web: http://www.dyslexia.com/

Del Valle Council of PTAs Special Needs Committee
Nancy Vandell, Chair
(925) 829-2355
Email: nmvandell@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
2000 O Street, Room 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8481
Web: http://www.scdd.ca.gov/

Diablo Behavioral Healthcare
William Shryer
4185 Blackhawk Plaza Circle Ste 210
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 648-4800; (925) 648-2650; (924) 648-2530 (fax)
Email: wshryer@behaviorquest.com
Web: http://www.behaviorquest.com
Full spectrum of services for children and adults with bipolar spectrum, PDD, and confusing OCD and other complicating presentations.

Disability Rights Advocates
449 15th Street, Suite 303
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 451-8644
Email: general@dralegal.org
Web: www.dralegal.org

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
2212 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 644-2555
Email: dredf@dredf.org
Web: 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.

Dyslexia Solutions of Northern California
David C. Rosen
950 Northgate Drive, Suite 107
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-1700
Email: dcrosen@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@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.

East Bay Dyslexia Solutions
Anette Fuller
1148 Alpine Road, Suite 210
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 639-7846
Email: eastbaydyslexia@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@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@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@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@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@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@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.

E.D.A.T. Foundation of Love Childcare Center
Tonisha Mixon
2220 W.Alpine Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 271-1387; (209) 946-9508; (209) 952-5042 (fax)
Email: edatchildcare@sbcglobal.net
I provide an inclusion childcare program. I service children 3-17. I provide a daily program that helps with daily living skills, computer literacy, money management, and community involvement.

Educational Bridges
Doug Killin (Director)
195 El campo Dr
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 929-1515
Email: Killin@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 Therapy
Tami M. Lee, M.A.
3515 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 212
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 375-5415
Email: tamimlee@sbcglobal.net
Support in reading & writing. Trained in: Slingerland, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Lindamood-Bell. Professional member of the Association of Educational Therapists.

Educational Therapy Services
1526 Fifth Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-5429
Email: poiset@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@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.

The Epilepsy Network
333 Front Street, Suite 102
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-6110
Email: info@EpilepsyNetwork.org
Web: www.EpilepsyNetwork.org

EvoLibri Consulting
Jan Johnston-Tyler, MA
719 Colorado Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 961-7073; (650) 245-1855
Email: janjt@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@sea-center.org
Web: http://www.sea-center.org

Exceptional Parents Unlimited
4120 N. First St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(209) 229-2000
Email: epu1@cybergate.com
Web: http://www.exceptionalparents.org/

* Families for Early Autism Treatment
P.O. Box 255722
Sacramento, CA 95865-5722
(916) 843-1536
Email: webmaster@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.

Family Empowerment Center
4440 N. First St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(530) 257-8901
Email: epu1@exceptionalparents.org
Providing information, training, support and advocacy to families of children with any disability.

The Family Resource Center at Community Gatepath
Carolyn Locke
1764 Marco Polo Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-0189; (650) 259-8500; (650) 259-0188 (fax)
Email: frcatcommunitygatepath@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.communitygatepath.com
A parent run center offering support, resources, information and referalls to families and professionals caring for a child with a special need or disability.

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.

FETA Educational Advocacy Workshop
Loni Allen
3041 Olcott Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054-3222
(408) 727-5775 ext 124; (408) 727-2928 (fax)
Email: info@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
Email: fielden@post.harvard.edu
Web: http://www.FieldenLaw.com
I represent families in all school law matters, including special education, school discipline, and civil rights.

Susan Foley, Esq.
3242 Countryside Drive
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-2300; (650) 345-2302 (fax)
Email: susanfoley@aol.com
Attorney and legal advocacy services for families in the San Francisco Bay and San Jose Areas. Sliding scale fee schedule. Free initial consultation.

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.

Fresno Area Down Syndrome Society
John Welsh
4420 North First Street, Suite 106
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 228-0411
Email: execdir@fadss.net
Web: http://www.fadss.net
Enhance the quality of life for people whose lives are affected by Down syndrome.

Dr. Goodwind
neuropsychologypractice
1644 Edith Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 717-5703
Email: vgoodwind@neuropsychologypractice.com
Web: http://neuropsychologypractice.com
Autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, Developmental concerns, Behavior Management. Assessment, Information Assistance & Referral

Governing Statutes & Regulations (DDS)
Web: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/lr/cl/index.asp

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@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/

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@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.

M. Denise Hartman, M.S.
Special Education Services
429 Taylor Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-2913; (510) 763-3654
Email: mdeez@alamedanet.net
Individualized academic support for reading, written expression and study skills; assistance with the SST and IEP processes; ongoing collaboration with school personnel.

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@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.

Wendy Homer, Licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist
200 Tamal Plaza Dr., Suite 135
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-2084
Email: wendyhomer@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@hopeconsulting.net
Web: www.hopeconsulting.net

H. R. Associates Clutter Control Angels
Holly Graff
2756 E. Bidwell Street, #300
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 284-4064
Email: organize@cluttercontrolangels.com
Web: http://www.cluttercontrolangels.com
Professional Organizing Solutions & Services specializing in working with children (teens, adults) with AD/HD in all areas of organizing - schoolwork, backpacks, time management, rooms, work & life.

Hurdles Dyslexia Clinic, Inc.
Lynn Street
4270 North Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 337-3191; (925) 337-6620; (925) 447-0709 (fax)
Email: hurdles@wecare.net
We are Barton certified tutors in the Barton R&S program; certified evaluators for dyslexia using the criteria extablished by the NIH for testing for dyslexia.

The Independent Therapists Network
Monique Zamarron
1030 Country Club Dr Suite D
Moraga, CA 94556
(866) 573-8883
Email: info@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.

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@Yahoo.com
Web: www.Jeena.org
Support Group for Asian Indian families who have children with special needs.

Ann W. Johnson, MSW, LCSW, LCS # 18186
2716 K Street, Suite 250
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 443-7376
Email: j1246ann@aol.com
Counseling and Relational Psychotherapy, for children, adolescents, and families. 15 years experience supporting and advocating for children and families with learning disabilities and/or emotional issues.

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@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.

Meena Kalyanasundaram
3147 Isherwood way
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 792-6992
Email: nkmeena@yahoo.com
Licensed Massage therapist and Cranial sacral therapist. Works with children (from 6 months old) with neurological disorders and women.

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@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.

Lake County Psychology Clinic
John Winslow
302 Armstrong St.
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-6539
Email: kalar@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.

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@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.

Learning Disabilities Association - Golden Gate/Marin
1429 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 721-7096; (415) 721-7098 (fax)
Email: mcahn2@home.com

Learning Disabilities Association of Inyo/Mono Counties
P.O. Box 8162
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-9960
Email: caseynamy@Earthlink.net

Learning Disabilities Association of Los Angeles
P.O. Box 1067
Sierra Madre, CA 91025
(626) 355-0240

Learning Disabilities Association - North State
(916) 725-7881

Learning Disabilities Association of Sacramento
P.O. Box 276645
Sacramento, CA 95827
(800) 203-7542
Web: http://www.sacramentolda.org/

Learning Disabilities Association - Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo
Contact Don Brubaker
(805) 643-7829

Learning Disabilities Association of Santa Clara Valley
1021 Suffolk Way
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 493-8531

Learning Disabilities Association of Santa Cruz
P.O. Box 2396
Santa Cruz, CA 95063
(408) 427-2753

Learning Disabilities Association of San Mateo
P.O. Box 748
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 341-6767
Email: ldasm@yahoo.com

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@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.

Let Them Hear Foundation Insurance Advocacy Program
Amy Henderson Brown
149 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 1014
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 617-2255; (877) 432-7435; (650) 617-2252 (fax)
Email: abrown@letthemhear.org
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 Learning Processes
1600 Union Street, First Floor
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 347-6056; (415) 346-6073 (fax)
Email: lnowell@lblp.com
Web: www.lblp.com
Internationally-renowned leader in educational instruction and research, offers sensory-cognitive issues surrounding language and literacy development, including the symptoms of dyslexia, hyperlexia, attention-deficit disorder, and autism.

The Literacy and Language Center
1312 18th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 242-1205; (415) 242-1967 (fax)
Email: info@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@spedattorneys.com
Provides legal advice and advocacy for children with disabilities.

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@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.

MATRIX, A Parent Network and Resource Center
94 Galli Drive, Suite C
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 884-3535; (800) 578-2592
Email: matrix@matrixparents.org
Web: http://www.matrixparents.org/

Mental Health Association in California
1127 11th St, Suite 830
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 557-1167
Email: mhac@cwo.com
Web: http://www.mhac.org/

Valerie Montague, Esq.
662 Hilary Drive
Tiburon, CA94920
(415) 789-5693
Fax: (415) 789-5691
Email: nyullm@pacbell.net

Morrissey-Compton Educational Center, Inc.
2555 Park Boulevard, Suite Twenty
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 322-5910
A Private Non-Profit Corporation Specializing In Educational Services To Children And Their Families, Adults, Schools, And Agencies

NAMI Children and Adolescent Network
NAMI California
1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 475
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 567-0163
Email: NAMICA@pacbell.net
Web: http://www.namicalifornia.org/

The National Fragile X Foundation
Jeffrey Cohen
P.O. Box 190488
San Francisco, CA 94119-0488
(800) 688-8765; (313) 563-0792 (fax)
Email: jcohen@akwc.com
Web: www.fragilex.org

Negotiating the Maze
Dana Lear
260 29th St #29
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 451-8942
Email: spedsupport@lear.ca
Web: http://negotiatingthemaze.org
Bay Area advocate for IEP meetings, resolution conferences and mediation; help with strategy, letter writing, requesting assessments and services, interpreting evaluations, dealing with district.

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@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.

North Bay Advocates
Richard Mazzara
720 Belglen Way
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-9927
Email: North_Bay_Advocates@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.
3041 Olcott Street
Santa Clara, CA 95054-3222
(408) 727-5775; (408) 727-7655 (TTY)
Email: info@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@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

Open Gate
Nina Boyle
2601 Mission St. Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 920-5040; (415) 920-5099 (fax)
Email: info@supportforfamilies.org
Web: http://www.supportforfamilies.org
Family resource center serving San Francisco families and professionals involved in raising children with disabilities. offers support groups, lending library, educational workshops, information & referral in English, Chinese and Spanish.

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.

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@hotmail.com
Providing private clinic based occupational therapy assessment and treatment to school aged children. Specialize and trained in sensory integration.

Pacific Autism Center for Education (PACE)
Jack Brown
1880 Pruneridge Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 245-3400; (408) 260-7267 (fax)
Email: info@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@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@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
3041 Olcott Street
Santa Clara, CA 95054-3222
(408) 727-5775 Ext. 124
Email: loni@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@earthlink.com

Parents Helping Parents of Santa Clara
3041 Olcott St.
Santa Clara, CA 95054-3222
(408) 727-5775
Email: info@php.com
Web: www.php.com

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@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.

Thomas G. Pena, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 277403
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 491-5001
Email: tgpena@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 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@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.

Jocelyn Penner, College Counselor
69 Hernandez Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-1377; (408) 354-5288
Email: jocelynpenner@aol.com
Web: http://www.jocelynpenner.com/index.htm
Jocelyn's College Counseling Service provides personalized guidance for students and their families in making appropriate, informed college decisions. Her particular area of expertise is counseling students with disabilities.

Antoinette Penton, J.D.
Attorney at Law
1445 Foxworthy Ave.
Suite 50, PMB #105
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 483-8557
Email: am_penton@yahoo.com
I coach, counsel, advise, and represent parents in special education cases. As a parent myself, I believe that it's very important to seek legal advice prior to entering the system in order to know what to expect and how to address it.

LaJoyce L. Porter, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1814 Franklin Street, Suite 800
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 444-9543
Email: specialedlawyer@porterlawfirm.net
Dedicated to representing the interests of parents and students with special needs at IEP meetings, Due Process Hearings, Mediations and Manifestation Determinations.

PRAISE
141 Hillside Avenue
Piedmont, CA 94611
(510) 654-6864
Email: piedmont_praise@yahoo.com
The mission of PRAISE (Piedmonters for Resources, Advocacy and Information in Special Education) is to promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of learning differences in our community.

The Pratt Center
Brendan Pratt, Ph.D.
4 Main Street, Suite 210
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-2997; (650) 949-2442
Email: prattcenter@covad.net
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
Email: cflores@dds.ca.gov

Professional Advocates for Special Students (Statewide)
Northern California Representative
(510) 309-0057
Email: PASSAdvocates@hotmail.com
Legal representation and parent/organization trainings

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)
Email: deaf.access@dss.ca.gov

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@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
Email: mgregory@dhs.ca.gov

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@pai-ca.org
Web: www.pai-ca.org
Regional ADA Technical Assistance Agency

Rachel's Reading Rescue
Rachel Abramovitz
10303 Miner Place
Cupertino, CA 95014
(650) 799-4479
Email: readingrescue@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.

Reading Solutions
Jody Browning, Ed.D, LEP
3300 Tully Rd., Suite A-3
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 550-7323
Email: info@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@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.

Regional ADA Technical Assistance Agency
DBTAC - Pacific ADA Center
Web: http://www.adapacific.org

Virginia Reiss
980 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 8
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 461-4788; (415) 461-4626 (fax)
Email: vreissassociates@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.virginiareiss.com
Virginia Reiss Associates aids students and their families with Psycho-educational assessments, placement recommendations, advocacy, special education planning, learning disabilities programs, and crisis intervention.

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@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.

RNS HealthCare Consultants
Karen Preston
4811 Chippendale Drive, Suite 704
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 929-6506; (916) 929-6013 (fax)
Email: RNSConsult@aol.com
Case management and life care planning services throughout California and other states. Eight consultants on staff.

Patricia Robinson, MA, MFT
2500 Old Crow Canyon Road, Suite 218
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 915-0924
Email: patricia@patriciarobinsonmft.com
Web: http://www.patriciarobinsonmft.com
Therapy and support for children and families with a focus on Asperger's Disorder and High Functioning Autism. Social skills, parenting support, anger management techniques.

Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern California
Kat Lowrance, Executive Director
Administration Office
3830 Rancho Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 226-5129; (877) 227-3471; (530) 226-5141 (fax)
Paradise Office
5910 Clark Rd., Ste. D
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 876-8321; (888) 263-1311; (530) 876-0346 (fax)
Email: sherryd@rfenc.org
Web: http://www.rfenc.org
Rowell Family Empowerment offers support, education and advocacy for families of children with disabilities.

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 Center for Assistive Technology
6833 8th Street
P.O. Box 474
Rio Linda, CA 95673
Email: scat@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@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

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
350 Second Street, Suite 5
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 948-6114. (650) 947-0770 (fax)
Email: asayar@scf-law.com
Web: http://www.scf-law.com
Our firm is committed to protecting the legal rights of families in a caring and compassionate manner.

Schafer Autism Report
Lenny Schafer
9629 Old Placerville Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
Email: edit@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.

Schwab Learning
Web: http://www.schwablearning.org/
A nonprofit service of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation

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

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Temple
1547 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94612-4525
(510) 839-1513

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

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.

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@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.

Sincerely, Kids
Sara Truebridge
696 San Ramon Valley Blvd. #135
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 275-2732; (925) 362-0063 (fax)
Email: info@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.

Smart Hands with Melissa
Break the Barriers
8555 N. Cedar Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 432-6292
Email: melissa@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.

Lisa Snortum-Phelps, MA, Learning Specialist
Orange St.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 305-9974
Email: snelps@aaahawk.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.

Solano FEAT
Heather Cornelison
190 South Orchard Avenue #B105
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 410-6004; (707) 581-7454 (fax)
Email: solanofeat@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.solanofeat.org
Solano FEAT is a non-profit organization of parents dedicated to providing Education, Advocacy and Support for the Solano County Autism Community.

Sonrise Academy
Sarah Sonrise
515 Frederick Street
Santa Cruz, California 95062
(831) 469-8576; (831) 464-9484 (fax)
Email: sarahsonrise@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@aol.com
Non-profit providing Auditory-Verbal Therapy to hearing impaired children; teaching them to hear,listen and speak quite naturally.

Special Aid
Joanne Kraenzel
P.O. Box 2342
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 769-9268
Email: specialaid@surewest.net
Web: http://www.specialaid.net
Joanne Kraenzel is a competent and caring educational consultant and advocate in the greater Sacramento area.

Special Education Advocacy
Paula M. Flower
776 Kyle St.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 926-3944; (408) 926-5676 (fax)
Email: Flowerpowerof3@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@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 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@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@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 Needs Advocates for Understanding (SNAFU)
Shirley Nutt
PO Box 181
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 321-6510
Email: valleysnafu@verizon.net
Web: http://www.valleysnafu.org
We meet every Thursday morning at 9am for socializing and support. We also offer free advocating services and reduced-cost attorney referrals. We freely share information and help create informed parents who can effectively advocate.

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 Parents Information Network of Santa Cruz County
P.O. Box 2367
Santa Cruz, Ca 95063
(831) 722-2800; (831) 423-7713
Email: info@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@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)