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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.

A2Z Educational Advocates
N Jane DuBovy
16712 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-1430; (310) 573-1425
Email: njd@a2zedad.com
Web: http://a2zeducationaladvocates.com

A4K -- Advocates for Kids
Tim Runner
26891 Recodo Lane
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-3601; (949) 295-8374 (cell); (949) 716-9498 (fax)
Email: timrunner@cox.net
Web: http://www.special-education-answers.com
We have a proven track-record of enabling parents to recover tuition costs for private school and residential placements. We represent clients at IEPs, SSTs, Due Processes Hearings, and Mediations as well as to Regional Centers, SSI, and state Mental Health, Disability & Insurance Agencies.

Ann E. Aarons, Special Education Consultant
9190 West Olympic Boulevard, #287
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 652-5500; (310) 927-2760; (310) 652-2667 (fax)
Email: AnnAarons@aol.com
Consultant - helping families find appropriate programs and specialists; visit current placements; attend IEP meetings; help develop appropriate goals; and work with school districts to develop the correct situation for the child.

ABI - Autism Behavior Intervention, Inc.
Maureen Moore, MA, BCBA & Marla Saltzman, MA, BCBA
15910 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1728
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 501-3615; (818) 501-3649 (fax)
Email: info@autismbehaviorintervention.com
Web: http://www.autismbehaviorintervention.com
ABI provides state-of-the-art ABA-based treatment, including discrete trial (DTT) and natural environment training (NET) to children across the autism spectrum, ages 12 months to 8 years.

Academic Guidance Services (est. 1960)
David Hung, Ph.D.
6399 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 515
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 435-1129; (949) 833-9444
Email: AGSserve@cs.com
Web: www.ChildTreatment.com
Evaluation/treatment, expert witness and consultant for special education, low achievers, ADD, learning disabilities, autism, etc. Local and international. Non-drug, skill-oriented approach.

Access Center for Education (ACE)
Brenda Rogers, Exec. Director
54 Echo Run
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 370-1186; (949) 335-5126 (fax)
Email: sadtoglad@mac.com
Web: http://www.sadtoglad.org
A non-profit sliding-scale special education advocacy organization. Three advocates serve all Southern California counties. We attend IEP/504 meetings, perform case reviews and consultations, supply written reports.

Action Associates
Dr. Jay Jones, EdD, LCSW, MFT
PO Box 963
Sun City, CA 92586-0963
(951) 848-9439
Email: jayjoneshq@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.drjayjones.com
We provide Clinical Educational Consultation for families to help them get the services they need for their child from the public schools. Our consulting associates include attorneys, psychologists, etc.

Timothy A. Adams, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Roberts & Adams
18377 Beach Blvd. Ste. 322
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 698-0239
Email: info@edattorneys.com
Web: http://edattorneys.com 
Our special education attorneys and advocates make it their goal to empower parents of children with disabilities to help their children to achieve appropriate programming in an educational setting.

Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern CA
Robert Gray PhD
Orange County Office
26440 La Alameda, Suite 220
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
San Diego Office
9606 Tierra Grande, Suite 107
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 693-3113; (858) 695-9412 (fax)
Email: rgray@anhsocal.com
Web: http://www.anhsocal.com
Pediatric neuropsychological consultation and evaluation services for children and adolescents experiencing a broad range of developmental, attention, learning, cognitive, emotional and behavioral difficulties.

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 for Special Children
Donna Hughes, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 935
La Jolla, CA 92038-0935
(858) 452-9500; (858) 453-4145 (fax)
Email: advocacy@san.rr.com
Education consultation and advocacy. 20+ years experience. All disabilities. Use IEP and/or Due Process to obtain all the child needs (goals, services, placement) to maximize potential.

Advocacy for Special Education Students
ND Consulting & Advocacy
2522 Chambers Rd., Suite 100
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 417-9955; (562) 756-7775; (714) 242-7304 (fax)
Email: ndavaei@aol.com
I provide professional advocacy 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.

Advocate for Special Kids "ASK"
Susan Burnett, PhD
4477 La Serena Dr.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 985-0922 Phone/Fax
Email: Drburnett@adelphia.net
Parent/Educational advocate assisting parent's understand and obtain their child's legal right to a free appropriate public education under IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and FERPA.

Advocate - Special Education
Susan Moroff
2052 Courage St.
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 727-2473; (760) 597-1742
Email: kdzadvocate@roadrunner.com
Do you need help developing an IEP for your child's specific needs? Is your child reaching their potential? Call for free phone consultation.

Advocates for Special Kids
Marilyn Barraza, President
3109 Walnut Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 480-9310
Web: www.advocatesforspecialkids.org
ASK; a non-profit organization providing parent support, monthly meetings, guest speakers, information, resources in the community, trainings, workshops, and current updates on special education law.

AIT for You
Terrie Silverman
7927 Ostrow St Suite B
San Diego, CA 92111
(262) 569-7828; (262) 569-1011 (fax)
Email: terries@execpc.com
Web: http://www.aitforyou.com
Auditory Integration Training (AIT) is a ten day, non-invasive therapeutic technique which trains people to hear all frequencies more evenly, to improve in the processing of auditory input, etc.

Alara Consulting Services LLC
Rosanita Ratcliff
6815 Remmet Ave #225
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(877) 292-5272; (818) 337-2182 (fax)
Email: info@alaraservices.com
Web: http://www.alaraservices.com
We provide educational consulting, caregiver/agency/resource locating, advocacy, workshops, seminars and other services for people with disabilities, senior citizens, their families and service providers.

Mara Allard, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2214 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 402-6028
Email: mara.allard@att.net
Web: http://allard-law.com
IEP Meetings, Due Process Hearings, Southern California.

Alternative Horizons Educational Services
Kimberly Candelaria
P.O. Box 1701
Brea, CA 92822
(714) 774-7755; (714) 876-4043
Email: kim.candelaria@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.alternativehorizons.com
We provide realistic, obtainable and strength based services designed to fit your child's unique needs. We also teach social skills.

Nicole Hodge Amey, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 76077
Los Angeles, CA 90076
(510) 569-3666
Email: hodgend@aol.com
Representation of children with disabilities in federal and state court and in due process hearings.

Jack H. Anthony, Esq.
Attorney at Law
901 Dover Drive, Suite 205
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 642-1432; (949) 642-1446 (fax)
Email: jha@jackhanthony.com
Web: http://www.anthonychildadvocates.com
Mr. Anthony provides legal representation during IEPs, Mediation and Due Process. Please call to schedule a free 45-minute initial consultation.

Sarit Ariam, Esq.
Attorney at Law
23275 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 992-5770; (818) 992-6624 (fax)
Email: sarit@saritlaw.com
Web: http://www.saritlaw.com
Special education attorney representing families of special needs children at IEPs and through Due Process.

All the Elements for Success Child Advocacy
Holly A. Brommer
2707 Grove Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 305-2950
Email: princesspal01@gmail.com
Nationally recognized school administrator, award winning teacher, and certificated Education Specialist assists families and schools to identify appropriate service options and research based intervention plans.

Allison Arkin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
708 Kingman Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 573-0284; (310) 230-2605
Email: arkin38@earthlink.net
Allison Arkin is an attorney specializing in special education law. Services include attending IEPs and mediations and pursuing due process claims against school district.

Donald J. Asbridge, Ed.S., LEP
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Bakersfield, CA
(661) 588-2825
Email: shrink@igalaxy.net
Web: http://www.technopsych.com/lepservices1.htm
Donald J. Asbridge provides services for Kern County and California students at risk and those who have "fallen through the cracks."

Ashley Children's Psychology Center
Susan Ashley, Ph.D.
9036 Reseda Blvd. Suite 204
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3531
Email: drashley@pacbell.net
Web: http://ashleypsychology.com
Specializing in evaluation and treatment of AD/HD, ODD, social skills, and behavior problems of children and teens. Social Skills Group therapy for children and teens.

Aslan Center
Bonita Neville Ekhardt
1326 H Street, Suite 1
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 327-5535; (661) 303-0143; (661) 327-4099 (fax)
Email: aslanctr@pacbell.net
Aslan Center is a multidisciplinary assessment and treatment center for children, adolescents, and their families. We work with individuals with learning problems and other disabilities who need psychological treatment and advocacy for educational services in their schools.

Assessment, Educational Therapy and Tutoring of Thousand Oaks
728 Calle Laredo
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 217-8163; (805) 552-9942 (fax)
Email: krynea@earthlink.net
Family friendly parent supportive center for assessment, consultation, support, educational therapy, tutoring and public, private and home school support for students with and without disabilities.

Associated Therapists, Inc.
Julio Guerra, PhD
5762 Bolsa Ave. Suite 107
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 898-0362; (714) 898-9858; (714) 893-3267 (fax)
Email: jguerraphd@gmail.com
Web: http://www.associatedtherapists.com
Psychologist in private practice. Associated with a multi-disciplinary group of mental health practitioners.

Auditory Processing Center of Pasadena
Beatrice Braun, M.A. CCC-A
16 N. Marengo Ave. Suite 206
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 793-8711; (626) 793-8711; (805) 389-1761 (fax)
Email: beabraun@verizon.net
I am an audiologist providing complete diagnostic auditory processing evaluations.

Danielle Augustin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
8141 E. Kaiser Blvd. Suite 315
Anaheim Hills, CA 92808
(714) 282-1242; (714) 282-1231 (fax)
Email: danielle@ockidslaw.com
Web: http://www.ockidslaw.com
Ms. Augustin provides high quality legal representation to children with disabilities including: IDEA, IEP Meetings, Resolution Sessions, Mediations and Due Process Hearings.

Autism Behavior Consultants
2909 Oregon Court Suite A-1
Torrance, CA 90503
(877) 927-6300; (310) 320-1333; (310) 329-6555 (fax)
Email: christy.crider@autismprograms.com
Web: http://www.autismprograms.com
We provide 1 to 1 in-home therapy and school shadowing for children with autism throughout Southern California. Therapies include DTT, Verbal Behavior, Independent Living Skills, RDI.

Autism and Beyond Consulting
Marianne Bowers, MBA
2220 Warfield Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 251-5655; (310) 214-3699 (fax)
Email: marianne@autismandbeyond.com
Web: http://www.autismandbeyond.com
Advocacy and consulting; Special Education Advocacy; Regional Center Hearings, IEP attendance, State Compliance Complaints, guidance through the IEP process; IHSS services and state appeals.

Autism Directions
Shelley Bell
Po Box 2487
Huntington Beach, CA 92683
(714) 856-8662
Email: sbell@socal.rr.com
Web: http://www.autismdirections.org
I provide advocacy services and training for families that have started down the autism path. I have over 15 years experience in this as I have an autistic son.

Autism Interventions and Resources, Inc. (A.I.R.)
23181 Verdugo Drive, Ste. 104-B
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 457-9203
Email: air@hopeisintheair.com
Web: http://www.hopeisintheair.com
Provider of 1:1 behavioral services to children with Autism and related disorders. Offices in both Orange County and Bakersfield.

Autism Society of America Santa Barbara (ASASB)
P. O. Box 30364
Santa Barbara, CA 93130-0364
(805) 560-3762
Contact Marcia Eichelberger, President
info@asasb.org
www.asasb.org

Karen Axelrod, BA, CST
Craniosacral Therapy
Prospect Ave. & Aviation Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 376-0113
Email: karen.axelrod@gmail.com
Web: http://www.iahp.com/Karen/
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of enhancing central nervous system function to eliminate or alleviate the effects of numerous learning, physical, and emotional disabilities/disorders.

B-GLAD Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services
Michael Purcell, Outreach Coordinator
1527 19th Street, Suite 202
Bakersfield, CA 93001
(661) 327-3781; (661) 327-7344 (fax)
Email: bglad@gladinc.org
Web: http://www.bglad.org
B-GLAD (The Bakersfield Outreach of The Greater Los Angeles Council on Deafness) is dedicated to improving the social, economic, health, education and cultural well being of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

Victoria Baca, Advocate
Foundation for Mexican American Services
P. O. Box 702
Moreno Valley, CA 92556
(951) 485-3394; (951) 485-6804 (fax)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) representing families at: IEP, IFSP and IPP meetings. Special Education, Regional Center mediations and fair hearings (due process). In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) appeals.

Andrew J. Barling, Educational Consultant
1701 Westwind Drive, Suite 104
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 326-8084; (661) 331-2373; (661) 327-4752 (fax)
Email: slc@igalaxy.net
Web: http://www.stockdalelearningcenter.net
Andrew J. Barling, M.A., is a professional Educational Therapist and educational diagnostician, consultant, advocate and workshop leader for individuals and families with Specific Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia and ADD/ADHD and co-existing behavioral problems.

Abbe Barron, DMD, PhD
1917 1/2 Westwood Blvd. #4
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 476-7810; (310) 476-7322 (fax)
Email: abbebarron@gmail.com
Independent Education Evaluations (IEE), neuropsychological assessments, psychoeducational evaluations for diagnosis of learning (Reading, Writing, etc.) and developmental disabilities (i.e. Autism, Asperger's etc.).

BayShore School & Educational
Lenore Hayes, M.S.
P.O. Box 13038
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 434-3940
Email: bayshoreedu@gmail.com
Web: http://www.bayshoreeducational.com
BayShore School is a private school independent study program for homeschooling families. Special needs families are our specialty (homeschooled our own Asperger son from K-12).

Beautiful Minds, Inc.
Dr. Ifeanyi A. Ufondu, Ph.D.
311 Robertson Blvd. #518
Beverly Hills, CA 90288
(310) 590-5898; (817) 886-0044
Email: info@beautifulmindsinc.com
Web: http://www.beautifulmindsinc.com
Special Needs Advocacy emphasizing EDUCATING, EMPOWERING, and EXPOSING the invisibility children with Learning Disabilities encounter in throughout the DFW Metroplex. Transition Planning, Vocational Assessments, One on One instruction, Gang Prevention & Intervention.

Bee Well Kidz
11340 West Olympic Blvd. Suite 301
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 914-5439; (310) 914-5455 (fax)
Email: info@beewellkidz.com
Web: http://www.beewellkidz.com
Holistic health care for the entire family including rehabilitation services: occupational/physical/speech therapy & medical naturopathy, acupuncture, cranio-sacral therapy, chiropractic, homeopathy, and massage 4 parents.

Behavioral Health Works
Dr. Robert Douk
451 N Wheatgrass Drive
Orange, CA 92869
(949) 939-1051; (949) 417-1877 (fax)
Email: info@behavioralhealthworks.com
Web: http://www.behavioralhealthworks.com
BHW provides psychoeducational evaluations, counseling, & educational consultation. We also provide 1:1 ABA programs and social skills groups for individuals with autism and related disorders.

Arlene Bell, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1158 26th Street #269
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 829-2029
Email: Arlene@ArleneBell.com
Web: http://www.ArleneBell.com
Law practice dedicated to children with special needs and their families.

Gwynneth J. Bell, Education Advocate
8630 Captains Court
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 224-7528; (760) 751-9348 (fax)
Email: gwynnethb@aol.com
I work with the parents and school personnel of students with special needs to ensure that the student is receiving the appropriate services. It is my goal to make sure that every child reaches his/her potential.

Sondra BenNaEim, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1851 East First Street Suite 900
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 619-9344; (866) 269-5420 (fax)
Email: sbennaeim@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.so-cal-attorney.com
We handle special ed and education law cases including: IEPs, Mediations, Due Process Hearings, Suspensions and Expulsions.

B.E.S.T. Better Education Solutions Today
Tricia L. Mattingly
218 W. Douglas Avenue, Suite # 3
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 590-2052; (619) 403-6464; (619) 444-6949 (fax)
Email: tricia.mattingly@gmail.com
Web: http://www.bestedu.biz
We offer education consulting, student advocacy services and tutoring for all grades and ability levels in various subject areas.

B.E.S.T. Services, Inc.
Dr. Norah Wilson
411 S Magnolia Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-1271; (619) 444-8182 (fax)
Email: drnlw@bestautismservices.com
Web: http://www.bestautismservices.com
B.E.S.T. Services, Inc provides a range of services from early start services for children under three, intensive in-home services for children over age three to parent behavior consultation.

Big Fun Therapy and Recreational Services
Eric Amundson
3710 S. Robertson Blvd., Ste. 225
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 837-7849; (310) 838-8454 (fax)
Email: gene@bigfungymnastics.com
Web: http://bigfungymnastics.com
Big Fun is a specialized movement and gymnastics program designed specifically for children that have special needs. We are currently located in facilities throughout the Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties.

Nancy A. Blum, Ph.D.
5535 Balboa Blvd Ste 104
Encino, CA 91316-1522
(818) 996-7579
Email: DrNancy@DrNancyBlum.com
Web: http://www.drnancyblum.com
Psychoeducational and comprehensive neuropsychological assessment of students experiencing learning, attention, neurocognitive, emotional, and/or autistic spectrum difficulties. Consultation and expert testimony for your special education needs.

BMODFITNESS
Thomas F. Bennett
1800 West Hillcrest Drive #359
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(619) 316-7007
Email: tombennett@bmodfitness.com
Web: http://www.bmodfitness.com
Work with special needs children in a gymnastics environment and provide coaching for overall fitness, behavior, language and social skills

Bruce Bothwell, Esq.
Attorney at Law
One World Trade Center, Suite 1680
Long Beach, CA 90831
(562) 435-0818
Email: BruceBothwell@yahoo.com
A special education attorney who has been practicing law for over 20 years and successfully representing children with disabilities (primarily autism spectrum disorders) for over five years.

Boundless Butterflies, LLC
Andrea M. Berger, MS OTR/L
5551 Keats Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
(201) 410-0570
Email: Andrea@boundlessbutterflies.com
Web: http://www.boundlessbutterflies.com
Occupational therapist serving people across the lifespan with physical, emotional, developmental, neurological, social and cognitive deficits. Available for home and school consultations and evaluations, sensory profiling, etc.

Janet L. Bowden, M.A., M.F.T.
3685 Motor Ave., Suite 230
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 559-1071
Email: Nedwobb@aol.com
I provide personalized social skills therapy in a warm and supportive environment for children with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders. Also available through Regional Center

Brain Balance Achievement Center of Westlake
Dr. Gary Erkfritz
650 Hampshire Rd, Ste 102
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 371-8085; (805) 371-8086 (fax)
Email: westlake@brainbalancecenters.com
Web: http://www.brainbalancecenters.com
Utlizing Dr. Robert Melillo's Hemispheric Integration Technique, we provide sensory/motor and neuro-academic training with the goal of balancing hemispheric activity, without medication.

The Brain Cell Educational Center
Anna Cunerty
200 N 2nd Ave
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-9882; (909) 982-8582 (fax)
Email: saidtbc@juno.com
We provide educational assessment, educational therapy programs to correct cognitive skills, professional advocacy services, and we offer a NPA with a full-day program.

Brainchild Educational Care
Virginia Bergquist, Ph.D.
4605 Barranca Parkway, 101B
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 300-0542
Email: drvbergquist@aol.com
Board Certified Educational Therapist: Working with students experiencing academic difficulties in reading, writing, listening, speaking using evidence-based intervention strategies. K-6

Susan M. Brauch, M.S., CET
Board Certified Educational Therapist
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 969-2042; (714) 969-8118 (fax)
Email: sbrauch@learningteacher.com

Briese Learning Experience
Barbara Briese
37501 Windsor Court
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-9364; (951) 704-5476
Email: bjbriese@verizon.net
Licensed Educational Psychologist administers psychoeducational evaluations, offers counseling, mentoring and consultation. Presentations given re: behavioral styles for more successful interaction.

Ed Brostoff, Parent Advocate
2715 Armstrong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-9312
Email: ebrostoff@aol.com
Web: http://www.specialedhelp.com
As a retired teacher who advocated for teachers and parent of a special needs child, I now advocate for parents through the IEP process.

Gary Bryant, Esq.
Attorney at Law
24912 Plum Avenue
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-6770
Email: bryant.law@verizon.net
My law practice is primarily devoted to protecting the special education legal rights of children with disabilities presently attending public schools in Riverside County.

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 Yellow Page Network
Michael White
2292 Appletree Drive
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 478-2175
Email: mwhite@actionpacificsolutions.com
Web: www.actionpacificsolutions.com
California Yellow Page Network offers free yellow page advertising for religious organizations, churches and companies run by and for disabled citizens.

Carmen Carley Advocacy Services
1003 Beech Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 951-0774; (310) 783-0774 (fax)
Email: carmenccarley@earthlink.net
Assistance in navigating the complex world of Special Education. Advocacy during IEP process, correspondence, strategy, referrals, etc. Experience as a parent and professional since 2000.

Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD)
19019 Ventura Blvd., 3rd Floor
Tarzana, CA 91356
Phone: (818) 345-2345; Fax: (818) 758-8015
Email: info@centerforautism.com
Web: www.centerforautism.com
CARD is among the world's largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism and related developmental disorders. We provide information, training, supervision and therapy services throughout the US and the world.

Center for Autism Resources and Education (C.A.R.E.)
Contact: Debra Clark
10525 Encino Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-7125
Email: dclark0704@yahoo.com
We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency that provide teach Dramautism(TM) to young children with HFA or Asperger's Syndrome.

Center for Behavior Research and Education
Bob Chen
7010 Novara Place
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 559-5661; (909) 477-2096 (fax)
Email: info@brecenter.com
Web: http://www.brecenter.com
BRE Center provides ABA services to children with autism and related disorders in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and the Inland Empire.

Center for Child Development and Developmental Disabilities
USC -- University Affiliated Program
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
P. O. Box 54700, MS #53
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0700
(323) 669-2300
Email: rjacobs@chla.usc.edu
Web: http://www.uscuap.org/

The Center for the Partially Sighted
12301 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 458-3501; (800) 481-EYES (3937)
Email: info@low-vision.org
Web: http://www.low-vision.org/

Center for the Whole Child
Stacy Wasserman
195 E. Hillcrest Drive #114
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7661; (805) 497-7681 (fax)
Email: info@CenterfortheWholeChild.org
Web: http://www.CenterfortheWholeChild.org
Parent training, Floortime Services, sibling support, support groups; DIR = Developmentally Appropriate, Individual Differences, Relationship Based (as described by Greenspan and Weider)

Marsha K. Chandler, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 1167
Oak View, CA 93022
(805) 646-7153; (805) 646-4284 (fax)
Email: webmaster@lawez.net
Web: http://lawez.net
I offer production of a Special Needs Trust for your family member with disabilities. The trust protects assets and still allows your family member to maintain eligibility for SSI disability and Medicaid.

Kelly Chang, A PLC, Esq.
Attorney at Law
550 N. Larchmont Blvd., Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 393-5669; (213) 321-3372; (323) 315-5234 (fax)
Email: kelly@purposedrivenlawyers.com
Web: http://www.purposedrivenlawyers.com
Ms. Chang, special education attorney, follows a purpose-driven approach to ensure your child obtains FAPE. Services: Case consultation and representation at IEP's, Mediations, and Due Process. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

Child Centered Psycho-Educational Services
Richard Mckinney
2070 Teton Pass Street
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 647-7317
Email: rickmckinney@sbcglobal.net
Psycho-educational evaluations including assessments of cognitive, academic, social, emotional, adaptive behavior, executive functioning, and attention related disorders.

Child Development Institute
Dana Kalek, EDD
6340 Variel Avenue Ste A
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 888-4559; (818) 888-4005
Email: jmaltese@childdevelopmentinstitute.org
Web: http://www.childdevelopmentinstitute.org
Comprehensive and intensive early intervention services for children birth through 5 years. Speech, OT, DIR, PT - Home, daycare & center based services. RC vendored.

Children First Advocacy
Ann Vazzana
30266 Skippers Way Drive
Canyon Lake, CA 92587
(951) 246-9645; (951) 244-1492 (fax)
Email: annvazzana@gmail.com
As a retired school administrator, I provide guidance and assistance with the IEP process to families with special education needs. Serving Riverside and North San Diego Counties.

Children & Youth Advc. Project
Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc.
Summer L. Stech, Esq.
1475 Sixth Avenue, 4th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
(877) 534-2524 Ext 2614
Email: summers@lassd.org
Web: http://www.lassd.org/
Provides no-cost legal services to transition-aged youth (16-21) and their families. Individuals must meet Legal Aid Society income eligibility guidelines to recieve service. Attorneys assist clients with transition-related issues.

Children's Developmental Milestones
Eileen Gholizadeh
6303 Owensmouth Ave, 10th Floor
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 936-3486
Email: cdmtherapy.com
Web: http://www.cdmtherapy.com
CDM provides services for families with children with autism and developmental delays. We provide Advocacy, Educational Assessments, (ADOS), IEP Consultations, Parent Education/Coaching, and FAA/FBA Development.

Children's Developmental Milestones
Lisel Storck
24517 Via Esquina
Calabasas, CA 91302
(805) 551-3408
Email: lisel@cdmtherapy.com
Web: http://www.cdmtherapy.com
CDM provides services for families with children with autism and developmental delays. We provide Advocacy, Educational Assessments, (ADOS), IEP Consultations, Parent Education/Coaching, ABA, Floortime Therapy and FAA/FBA Development.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles Mental Health Clinic
Attn: Deborah Litberg
3250 Wilshire Blvd. 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 671-3849
Email: dlitberg@chla.usc.edu
Providing mental health services and school advocacy to children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

C.H.I.P "Caring Helps Individuals Prosper"
Chip Sabetzadeh
21260 Cielo Vista Way
Wildomar, CA 92595
(909) 524-7322
Email: Caring_4_life@yahoo.com
Social coach/Tutor/respite provider. I'm an independent service provider for parents who are unable to receive regional services. Rates are negotiable to accommodate you.

Christian Educational Therapy
Joyce Inouye M.A.Ed.
731 N. Beach Blvd. Suite 209A
La Habra, CA 90631
(310) 738-5397; (562) 690-2518 (fax)
Email: rjinouye@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.ChildD.org
Specializing in "Diagnostic Educational Testing" to determine a client's strengths and weaknesses and how such interplays with their success or lack of success in school.

Janice S. Cleveland, Esq.
Attorney at Law
5041 La Mart Drive, Suite 230
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 680-9195; (951) 781-9560 (fax)
Email: jsclev@charter.net
Specializing in advocating for children in or needing special education, including due process hearing, federal court proceedings & retaliation suits.

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring
3240 Karen Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-2177
Email: abecker@clubztutoring.com

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring
Katherine Dean
409 Joey Place
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 739-8887
Email: kdean@clubztutoring.com
Web: http://www.clubztutoring.com
World's largest provider of private in-home tutoring services. All subjects, all ages. Qualified teachers, experienced in learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD. No long-term contracts, affordable rates.

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring of San Diego
Annette Ferre
11956 Bernardo Plaza Dr., #214
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 449-4494
Email: aferre@clubztutoring.com
Web: http://www.clubztutoring.com
World's largest provider of private in-home tutoring services. All subjects, all ages. Qualified teachers, experienced in learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD. No long-term contracts, affordable rates.

Coachella Valley See Me As I Am Down Syndrome Support Group
Martha Patiño Diaz
81-168 Palm Meadows Dr.
Indio, CA 92201
(760)342-9308
Email: seemeasiam1@hotmail.com
Support for parents who have children who were born with Down Syndrome and want to talk to other parents.

Coastal Pediatric Associates, PA
Crista Darling
1952 Long Grove Dr St 202
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 971-2992; (843) 573-2535; (843) 971-2998 (fax)
Email: caristi@coastalpediatricassociates.com
Web: http://coastalpediatricassociates.com

W. Joyce Coger, Esq.
1985 Yosemite Avenue, Suite 240
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 526-5063; (805) 526-5064 (fax)
Law practice dedicated to Special Education Law (case consultations, compliance complaints, IEP and 504 Meetings, Mediations, and Due Process Hearings). Evening and weekend appointments available.

Communication Matters
195 E Hillcrest Drive #114
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7661; (805) 497-7681 (fax)
Email: info@CommunicationMatters.us
Web: http://www.CommunicationMatters.us
Speech-Language Pathology services provided using the D.I.R. model (Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship based)

Community Advisory Committee for Special Education serving the San Diego Unified SELPA
Allison Brenneise
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd. Bungalow B4
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 327-7270 ext. 3160; (858) 573-5980 (fax)
Email: cacse@san.rr.com
Web: http://www.cacse.org
A parent majority advisory committee offering monthly meetings where public can address the Director of Special Education with their issues. CAC SE also offers FREE IEP trainings by parent advocates.

Community Parent Resource Center
Loving Your Disabled Child (LYDC)
4528 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 299-2925
Email: lydc@pacbell.net
Web: http://www.lydc.org/

Jacqueline Rodas Cothran, Advocate
3203 Rowena Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 668-9162
Email: jackiepsalms91@sbcglobal.net
Paralegal with general knowledge of special eds laws. Have done advocacy for 20 years. Attend IEPs, resolution meetings and mediations.

The Cranium Gymnasium
Stephen Hackney
16192 Siskiyou #3
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-9893; (760) 242-9891 (fax)
Email: steve@craniumgymnasium.com
Web: www.craniumgymnasium.com
We use structured, systematic activities to strengthen the cognitive skills of students through intense, one-on-one training. Students develop self-confidence through competent achievement.

Yolanda Cruz-Zinn Special Ed. Advocacy
3828 Stevely Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 354-6172
Email: cruzzinn@gmail.com
I have over 10 years experience in the special education field. I have worked for Team of Advocates for Special Kids and most recently have gone through the SEAT training.

Nick Davaei, J.D., Advocate
7700 Irvine Center Drive., 8th Floor
Irvine, CA 92618
(714) 417-9955; (714) 242-7304 (fax)
Email: ndavaei@aol.com
We assist families with the IEP process, Due Process proceedings including Hearings, Mediations, and Resolution Session conferences pending with the Local Education Agencies as well other public entities including the Regional Centers.

Pamela K. Daves, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd, #473
Studio City, California 91604
(818) 606-9312; (818) 301-3757 (fax)
Email: pdaveslaw@hotmail.com
Provide legal advice to parents of children with special needs. Services include case consultation and representation at IEP meetings, mediations and due process hearings.

Dr. Chris Davidson, Licensed Educational Psychologist
3401 Sagamore Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 840-8625; (714) 840-9186
Email: Drchrisd@aol.com
Psycho-Educational Assessments, Reports, Classroom/Home Observations, Develop Goals/Benchmarks using State Standards, Program/Placement Consultation, etc.

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.

Gayle K. Deutsch, Ph.D.
Neuropsychology Assessment Services, APC
20371 Irvine Ave., Ste. A-160
Santa Ana Heights, CA 92707
(714) 540-5010 ext. 56
Email: gdeutsch@neuropsychservice.com
Web: http://www.neuropsychservice.com
Provide neuropsychological evaluations for children with learning disabilities, AD/HD, neurological or psychiatric problems.

DMS Consulting
DeeDee Spangler
10606 Camino Ruiz Ste. 8 Box 40
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 822-6340; (619) 886-2778; (858) 880-1451 (fax)
Email: dmsconsulting@san.rr.com
Web: http://www.astressfreeiep.com
Enhancing the lives of individuals with different abilities. Educational consulting in the home and school, parent/staff training and IEP coaching.

Dore Center
Bethanne Salgado
4020 Birch Street, Suite 102
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 743-2291 Ext. 101
Email: Bethanne.salgado@doreusa.com
Web: http://doreusa.com
The Dore Program is a home based, clinically proven, medication-free, permanent solution for AD/HD, dyslexia, Asperger’s and other learning differences. Discover Dore, developing skills for life.

Dream Team Network
Dr Ron Lackey, EdD
33681 Halyard Drive
Monarch Beach, CA 92629-4422
(949) 388-2870; (949) 677-8435; (949) 388-3025 (fax)
Email: ronlackey@dreamteamnetwork.org
Web: http://www.dreamteamnetwork.org
Educational consulting services for parents of special needs children & youth provided for Southern California.

Doron A. Dula, Psy.D.
250 West First St., Ste. 352
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 624-TEST; (909) 626-4507 (fax)
Email: maximize@learning-potential.com
Pediatric psychological consultation and evaluation services for children and adolescents who are experiencing developmental, attention, learning, emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Dynamic Interventions
David LaBat
28494 Westinghouse Place Suite 115
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-1254; (661) 373-6824; (661) 294-9003 (fax)
Email: dlabat@dynamicinterventions.net
Web: http://www.dynamicinterventions.net
Licensed Educational Psychologists with over 50 years combined experience offering assessment, counseling, educational consultation/advocacy and program development. Full service, public school knowledgable.

Dyslexia Training Institute
Kelli Sandman-Hurley
P.O. Box 19427
San Diego, CA 92159
(619) 992-2735
Email: dyslexiaspec@gmail.com
Web: http://www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org
The Dyslexia Training Institute is dedicated to providing quality training and resources to teachers, tutors, reading specialists, parents, adults with dyslexia and anyone interested in learning more about dyslexia.

Early Start Family Resource Network
Linda Niemeyer, Coordinator
P.O. Box 6127 735 Carnegie Drive, Suite 150
San Bernardino, CA 92412
(800) 974-5553; (909) 890-4788
Email: esfrn@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.esfrn.org
The ESFRN provides parent to parent support, resources and information, at no charge, to parents of children with special needs, birth to 3. Serves Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and is staffed entirely by parents of children with special needs.

Educated Solutions
Michele Dorn
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 683-2899
Email: mdorn@educatedsolutions.biz
Web: http://educatedsolutions.biz/
Educational therapy for all ages including college focusing on executive skill and behavioral intervention and specializing with individuals with disabilities and/or disorders.

Education Advocacy Project
Maronel Barajas
919 Albany Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 736-8366; (213) 736-8310; (213) 487-2106 (fax)
Email: drlc@lls.edu
Web: http://www.disabilityrightslawcenter.org
Education Advocacy Project helps students get special education services through education advocacy manuals, parent training, representation in IEPs, State and Federal Complaints, due process hearing, referrals, and free monthly workshops.

Education Center - Educational Therapy
Carol Behrens, M.A.
25200 Crenshaw Blvd., Ste. 203
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 891-1130; (310) 891-1135 (fax)
Email: info@ed-center.com
Web: http://www.ed-center.com
Advocacy, Educational Therapy, and Math & Science Tutoring. Education Center provides special education advocacy. We inform parents of their rights, review the student’s records, inform parents of the programs and many options that are available for the student.

Education Program Consulting (EPC)
Mark D. Reece
8439 White Oak Ave Suite 104
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 471-0362; (909) 803-0685 (fax)
Email: epc4kids@yahoo.com
Providing Advocacy, education program consulting services to parents in the Inland Empire. Not just for those studens or children with special needs.

Educational Testing and Assessment
Dr. Chris Davidson, Licensed Educational Psychologist # 2138
3401 Sagamore Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 840-8625; (714) 840-9186 (fax)
Email: Drchrisd@aol.com
A comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation that includes IQ, processing, memory, academic skills, self-esteem etc.; development of goals; advocacy at IEP meetings for services and research-based educational interventions.

Educational Therapy and Consulting Services
Jill Porras, ET/P, M.A., M.A.
41625 Via Lilia
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 288-6835
Email: jill@temeculaedtherapy.com
Web: http://www.temeculaedtherapy.com
Educational Therapy, Advocacy, Testing, & Consultation Services. "Hope for Exceptional Learners and Families"

Educational Therapy Services
Rosalind Frileck, M.Ed.
18811 Huntington Street, Suite 220
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 928-6293; (714) 464-4299 (fax)
Email: rfrileck@aol.com
Educational Therapy, assessments, advocacy.

Educational Therapy Services
Janice Schock
13618 Sagewood Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 245-5391
Email: edtherapist@cox.net
Web: http://www.etcare.com
Learning Skills: Academic Skills, Educational Evaluations and Interpretation, Parent Advocacy Consultations

Marcia Eichelberger, Advocate
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 965-4011
Email: FAPECHASER@aol.com

Paul Eisenberg, Advocacy Specialist
52 Brisa Fresca
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(714) 235-3319
Email: pauleisenberg123@yahoo.com
Assistance with IEP meetings, mediations, resolution hearings, 504 plans, IEP development, and in-services for families and school districts on "Having Successful IEP Meetings".

Joanne Ellison, Special Education Advocate
1809 Altozano Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 562-8797; (619) 504-6661; (619) 562-4616 (fax)
Email: ellison.joanne@gmail.com
Help through the IEP process obtaining, retaining or revising services. Assessment and file review. Representation at IEP and 504 meetings. Educational consultations.

The Empower Station
Raechelle Bowlay
Post Office Box 4880
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 237-9107; (209) 612-9805
Email: raechelle@theempowerstation.com
Web: http://www.theempowerstation.com
The Empower Station is based in San Luis Obispo County and offers: Summer Camp for children with disabilities ages 6-18; Private Tutoring; Special Education Advocacy; Alternative Learning Options - Homeschooling.

The Encinitas Learning Center
Steve Baime
543 Encinitas Blvd. Ste. 100
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-6886; (760) 634-0646 (fax)
Email: enclearn@pacbell.net
Web: http://www.encinitaslearningcenter.com
Non Public School grades 2 - 8 using child based learning and computer assisted technology to intersperse clinical training with academics throughout the school day.

Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County
2055 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 296-0161
Email: epilepsy@epilepsy-fnd-sd.org

Etta Israel Center
Web: http://www.etta.org/

Excel Educational Services LLC
Catina Vargas
6104 Hudson Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 522-2621
Email: catina.vargas72@sbcglobal.net
Excel Educational Services provides children with disabilities services in the the areaS of ABA, Tutoring, and Social Skills Programs. We also provide assistance with the I.E.P process.

Exceptional Family Resource Center
9245 Sky Park Court, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92123
(619) 594-7416; (800) 281-8252; (858) 268-4275 (fax)
Web: www.efrconline.org/
EFRC is designed to serve families of individuals with special needs, and to the professionals who assist them, by providing information, resource, referrals, and support. Services and supports are offered in English and Spanish.

Fiesta Educativa, Inc.
3939 Selig Place
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 221-6696
Email: info@fiestaeducative.org
Web: www.fiestaeducativa.org

Footprints Behavioral Interventions
Quynh Nguyen, M.A. BCBA
8884 Warner Avenue Ste. 170
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 596-6274; (714) 596-6274 (fax)
Email: autismfootprints@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.autismfootprints.com

For Our Children Under Stress with Educational Disabilities (FOCUSED)
P.O. Box 417
Lakeside, CA 92040-0417
(619) 390-HELP (4357)

The Fouche' Institute
Melinda Fouche
39281 Salinas Drive
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 698-1905; (951) 696-3680; (951) 526-2079 (fax)
Email: info@foucheinstitute.com
Web: http://www.foucheinstitute.com
Comprehensive screening and assessment, holistic approach to detection, remediation, intervention, therapy and advocacy with a focus on "one-stop-shop" approach. If we can't provide it, we know who can and how good they are at what they provide.

The Foundation for Mexican American Services, Inc.
P. O. Box 702
Moreno Valley, CA 92556
(909) 485-3394; (909) 494-4181 (fax)

Eric B. Freedus
5008 Nighthawk Way
Oceanside, CA 92056-5443
(760) 726-9919; (760) 726-5008 (fax)
Email: efreedus@specialed.law.pro
Legal representation with concentration on private placement and reimbursement.

The Frostig Center
Kathy Holmes
971 North Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255; (626) 791-1801 (fax)
Email: helpline@frostig.org
Web: http://www.frostig.org
School for students from 1st through 12th grade who have learning disabilities. After school tutoring and educational therapy.

Full Spectrum Health Group
Byron Parson
16693-B Roscoe Blvd
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 614-4130; (800) 418-9319; (800) 861-3759 (fax)
Email: byron.parson@fullspectrumhealthgroup.com
Web: http://www.fullspectrumhealthgroup.com
Services include: Behavior reduction-Self Injurious Behavior, aggression, tantrums and property destruction and Skill acquisition- feeding, toileting, getting dressed, accepting, eye contact, play skills and language development.

Beth L. Garcia, Licensed Educational Psychologist
P.O. Box 90737
Santa Barbara, CA 93190
(805) 259-6342
Email: bethlaurie@cox.net
Psychoeducational evaluations and educational consultation for individuals with special needs. Fluent Spanish and English speaking.

Angela L. Gilmartin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
20750 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 224
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 703-0700; (818) 707-8010; (818) 703-0600 (fax)
Email: agilmartin@angelagilmartin.com
Web: http://disabilityrightslawattorney.com
Special Education Advocacy & Legal Representation, IEPS and Due Process Hearings, Civil Rights Violations, Abuse and Neglect, Discrimination, Regional Center Eligibility, Services and Fair Hearings

Gilmore Music
1935 E. 7th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-1369; (562) 599-1360 (fax)
Email: Lb.gilmoremusic@verizon.net
Web: www.geocities.com/Lbgilmoremusic
Instruments and individualized private music lessons with qualified teachers available for students with special needs. We offer a library of instructional books and tapes.

GLAD. Guidence and Love for our Autistic Dependent
Diana Olivarria-Alvarado
15881 El Paso Rd.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 662-0651
Email: denny_mima@hotmail.com
I provide a support group and resources on autism to madera county residents and surrounding areas. In Madera located in Central California

Hope E. Goldberg, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, PSY 18491
595 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 304
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 676-5929
Email: hgoldberg2@charter.net
Web: http://drhopegoldberg.com
Psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments; qualified to provide expert witness testimony in appeals for developmental services at California State Fair Hearings.

Andrea G. Goodman, Ed. D.
Educational Advocate
8065 Caminito Gianna
La Jolla, CA 92037-2910
(619) 987-8065; (858) 453-8125 (fax)
Email: drbubbe@san.rr.com
I work with the family, the student and the school to assure that each student receives the appropriate education necessary to optimize his/her opportunity to achieve to his/her maximum potential

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

Carol Graham, Esq.
233 Wilshire Blvd., #400
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-7120; (310) 393-7160 (fax)
Email: CindyBrining@aol.com
Web: www.grahamspecialedlaw.com
We focus solely on special education law and assisting parents in obtaining the appropriate special education placement and services for their children. Free consultation.

R. Jeffrey Graham, Esq.
Attorney at Law
725 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 403-9500; (626) 403-9595 (fax)
Email: grahamlo@aol.com
From Consultations to IEP Development to Mediation to Due Process Hearings and follow up, obtaining the most appropriate programming, therapies and assistance designed to meet each developmentally challenged Client's unique needs sufficient for them to obtain benefit from their education is my priority.

Robert M. Gray Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Orange County Office - Shapiro & Associates
26440 La Alameda, Suite 380
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-3002
and
San Diego Office
3990 Old Town Ave, Suite A207
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 916-7068
Email: RobGray3@gmail.com
Pediatric neuropsychological consultation and evaluation services for children and adolescents experiencing a broad range of developmental, attention, learning, cognitive, emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Dr. J. Greene & Associates
864 South Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 657-2029; (310) 289-8581 (fax)
Email: jgreene@djgreene.com
Web: http://www.djgreene.com/

Guidelines for Individual Evaluation of California Students with Disabilities, Birth Through Age Twenty-One
Web: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/

Hagen Consulting
Sherina Hagen
1535 Loganrita Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 348-7411
Email: sherina@hagenconsult.com
Special Education Advocacy and Consulting; preparation for IEP, IPP, and 504 plans; Regional Center hearings, IEP attendance; IHSS and disability case management.

Stefan R. Hanson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
419 Main Street, #265
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 374-8140
Email: stefanrhanson@yahoo.com
Legal representation for children with special needs and their parents during the IEP process, resolution sessions, mediations, and due process hearings. Free consultation.

Head to Toe Therapy
Irene Winkler
1220 Hemlock Way, Ste. 202
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 654-9328; (714) 608-1549 (fax)
Email: irenewinkler@headtotoetherapy.com
Web: http://www.headtotoetherapy.com
Pediatric OT and PT. Specializing in feeding/oral motor therapy and 0-3 population. Spanish-speaking.

Healthy Minds Consulting
Kelly Rain Collin
4859 1/2 Marmion Way
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(310) 913-0138; (323) 259-8757 (fax)
Email: kellyrain@healthymindsconsulting.com
Web: http://www.healthymindsconsulting.com
Educational consultation and advocacy; Trainings and consultation on the link between education and mental health; Speciality areas include mental health, deaf/hard of hearing, HIV/AIDS

Heart of Sailing - Dana Point
34052 La Plaza, Suite 105
Dana Point, CA 92629
(812) 935-7245; (866) 609-0807 (fax)
Email: DanaPoint@heartofsailing.org
Web: http://www.heartofsailing.org
Free Daysail program for cognitively impaired and special needs children as a form of recreational therapy. Child must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.

H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Family Resource Center
Susan Graham
3101 N. Sillect Ave., Suite 115
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(800) 210-7633; (661) 328-9055
Serving "special needs" families in Kern County.

Hopewell Tutoring
3207 Mt. Vernon Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 742-7048
Email: mellotyme@yahoo.com
In-home tutoring services for children with autism in the Inland Empire. Over 8 years experience as a behavior therapist/teacher. Currently a master's student.

Richard Huettl, Esq.
10810 Walker St
Cypress, Ca 90630-5011
(714) 226-0022
Email: richard@hmalawyers.com
We represent children and parents. Our goal is to help kids with learning differences receive appropriate special educational services. Free initial consultation. Please call for an appointment.

Donnalee H. Huffman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1417 "H" Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 861-8065; (661) 861-9217 (fax)
Email: donnalee_huffman@hotmail.com

IEP Consultants
Jill Missner
11650 Mayfield Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 820-8520; (866) 373-7764 (fax)
Email: jill@iep-consultants.com
Web: http://www.iep-consultants.com
Help navigating the IEP process, including post-secondary placement, including college, for students with learning differences.

The I.E.P. Project
Helena Titus
20715 S. Avalon Blvd., Suite 365
Carson, CA 90746
(323) 873-3038
Email: director@iepproject.org
Web: http://www.iepproject.org
We provide professional affordable parent representation at IEP meetings, and parent training at workshops.

Infant Developmental Services
Alicia Switzer Muse
P.O. Box 80248
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-1813; (949) 459-1667 (fax)
Email: maria@rainbowkids-ac.com
Infant Developmental Services is an infant/ toddler multidisciplinary program provided in home for children ages newborn to 3 years who are at risk for developmental delay. Pediatric therapy services and early intervention.

Infinity Therapy
Virginia Vazin
10191 Wembley Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 531-7717; (714) 334-7044; (714) 839-2295 (fax)
Email: marigoldmfr@yahoo.com
Cranial-sacral, Myofascial Release, Zero Balancing, Relaxation techniques, Nutritional Assessment, Massage,and Rehab; also Study Skills training

INFORM Program Coordinator
Web: http://www.dartontarget.org/

Inland Empire Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Web: http://www.dyslexia-ca.org/

Innovative Therapy-4-Kids
Harmony Pyper OT, Laura Walls ST, Amy Duffner PT
2333 State St. Suite 201
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-3912; (760) 434-3871 (fax)
Email: Harmony@therapy-4-kids.com
Web: http://www.therapy-4-kids.com
We offer Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapy services to children. We use Sensory Integration, Oral-Motor, Social Skills training, Neurodevelopmental, Craniosacral and Yoga techniques.

Integrated Learning Institute
Cynthia Moses
40300 Washington St.,U103
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201
(760) 772-9019; (760) 772-9610 (fax)
Email: ILI@dc.rr.com
Web: www.nild.net
We are a nonprofit organization that exists to enable students of all ages to overcome learning problems and equip them for a lifetime of independent learning. We are a member of the National Institute for Learning Disabilities.

Sholeh Iravantchi, Esq., Psy.D.
1851 E. First Street, #900
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 616-9303; (562) 899-5932 (fax)
Email: socalaw@gmail.com
Representing children with special From IEP to Due Process Hearing, Suspension, Expulsion, Juvenile delinquency or any other criminal charges.

It Consultants, Inc.
Valerie Aprahamian
3499 Christopher Lane
Corona, CA 92882
(909) 841-2600; (951) 738-9308 (fax)
Email: vasped@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://ItSpecialEd.com
Valerie Aprahamian and associates attend IEP, 504 and SST meetings, conflict resolution and mediation, participate in team meetings, and work with families navigating compliance procedures.

ITS Integrated Therapy Solutions
Sharmila QuenimHerr
291 S. La Cienega Blvd. Ste. 409
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 289-115
Email: itssca@earthlink.net 
Web: http://www.itssca.com
Occupational, Speech, Physical, and Feeding Therapies, Auditory Training, Floor Time and other Sensory integration based Early interventions for children with special needs. RC, NPA, Insurance or Private Pay

Douglas Jacobs, Esq.
Attorney at Law
410 S. Melrose Dr., Ste 224
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 295-2255; (760) 295-2054 (fax)
Email: Doug@TheJacobsLawOffice.com
Web: http://www.TheJacobsLawOffice.com
Dedicated to serving the educational needs of students throughout Southern California. Whether you have an IEP, 504, Due Process Hearing, Suspension/Expulsion Proceeding or other related education law issue, we can help.

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.

Justice In Education
Natividad Chavira, Esq.
17300 17th Street, Suite J-397
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 542-1707
Email: nchavira@justiceineducation.org
Our services include: Workshops; Advocacy in "504", IEP, SIT, or mediation meetings; Legal representation at Due Process Hearings. We strive to make our expertise affordable for families.

Juventus FC Soccer Club
Hector L. Bombino/Joe Salinas
P.O. Box 36
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 694-5082; (562) 631-0545; (562) 906-0327 (fax)
Email: hecbom@juno.com
Web: http://www.eteamz.com/JuventusFCLaHabra/
Soccer club with a program for children with disabilities especially with DS. We have especial education trained coaches for our program.

k-8 Tutor4kids
Jennifer Bedford
2393 La Marque Street
San Diego, CA 92109
(760) 936-2773
Email: jbedford31@yahoo.com
Tutoring for students in grades K-8. Special education teacher familiar with interventions, modifications and RTI process. B.S & M.S degree in Education and CA Level I and II credentialed teacher.

K12 Advocate
Theresa Sester
P.O. Box 486
Temecula, CA 92593-0486
(619) 384-6134
Email: k12advocate@verizon.net
Web: http://k12advocate.com
To provide leadership, advocacy, technical assistance, and promote collaboration among parents, educators and students. Help you navigate through your child's IEP or Section 504 from start to finish.

Paul Kamoroff, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1720 E. Garry Ave., Suite 221
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 474-0302; (949) 474-0306 (fax)
Email: pkamoroff@civlawyers.com
Web: http://www.civlawyers.com
Kamoroff & Associates is a law firm dedicated to protecting the legal and educational rights of children with special needs.

Dina C. Kaplan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 9055
Calabasas, CA 91372-9055
(818) 222-8118; (818) 222-2201 (fax)
Email: mgkaplan@pacbell.net
Web: http://specialkidslaw.com
Ms. Kaplan's law practice is dedicated to protecting the rights of children with special needs. Services include consultation and representation at IEPs, Mediations, Resolution Sessions and Due Process hearings.

Rein-Morgen Keener
15702 Lemarsh St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 895-1412; (818) 895-1412 (fax)
Email: littlepeopleadvocate@yahoo.com
We help with the IEP and mediation process. We also will handle any written letters and phone calls for problems that arise outside the IEP process.

Lisa Kelton, Advocate
2337 Roscomare road #116
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-6064; (310) 471-4440 (fax)
Email: twomonkeysandme@earthlink.net

The K.E.N. Project
Dina C. Kaplan, Esq.
23679 Calabasas Road, #540
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 222-5414; (818) 222-2201 (fax)
Email: mgkaplan@pacbell.net
We are a non-profit, parent training, advocacy instruction and family support organization. We offer three free meetings per month and frequently speak at conferences and seminars.

Kidship - Loma Linda
1720 Mountain View Ave
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-3312
Sandy Moyer, Operations Director
Email: Sandra@Totallykids.com
Deborah Reynolds, RN Nurse Manager
Email: Deborah@Totallykids.com
Pediatric Day Health and Preschool. Providing a safe, health oriented environment for integration of special health needs children into a regular preschool setting. Nurses and teachers on staff.

Kidspiration Physical Therapy and Yoga
Michele Rooney Harriman, MS, PT
909 Prospect Street Suite 224
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 804-1630
Email: michele@kidspirationPT.com
Web: www.kidspirationPT.com
A pediatric physical therapist specializing in integrating the latest in motor control and development theories with respiratory facilitation and yoga techniques.

Benjamin Y. Kim, Esq.
Attorney at Law
25550 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 378-5585; (310) 378-5595 (fax)
Email: bkim@rightslaw.com
Website: www.rightslaw.com
I provide legal advocacy work in all areas of special education from the development of IEPs to due process hearings. I also handle disability based discrimination cases.

Joan Klein MS, Educational Therapist
5010 North Parkway Calabasas Suite 201
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 222-8534; (818) 222-8536 (fax)
Email: joan_kleinedtherapist@yahoo.com
Children and Adolescents with learning disabilities, ADHD, Spectrum Disorders, Auditory Processing issues, IEP support, School support and selection Parenting groups, Educational Assessments and Therapy, and Homework support.

Kathleen Koh, Esq.
Attorney at Law
9200 Colima Road, Suite 308
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 693-0878; (562) 693-1177 (fax)
Email: kkoh@kkohlaw.com
Representing children and parents in Special Education autism cases. Unique perspective from Attorney who is also a parent of autistic children.

Korean American Special Education Center
2301 W. Lincoln Ave. Suite 124
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 254-0616
Email: kasec2000@gmail.com
Web: http://www.hanmispecialedu.org
As a Non-profit organization, we provide information on special education and educational and social/recreational program.

KPS4Parents, Inc.
Anne M. Zachry
2510-G Las Posas Rd #482
Camarillo, CA 93010
(877) 536-5940; (805) 212-6126
Email: info@kps4parents.org
Web: http://www.kps4parents.org
Lay advocacy & paralegal services, parent education, consulting, public speaking, professional writing, attorney referrals.

LA's Education Station
Sharon L. Wenger, M.Ed.
1226 S. Alfred St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 360-1745
Email: shoshie2b@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.angelfire.com/on2/thepuzzle
Offering PACE (Processing and Cognitive Enhancement), Lindamood-Bell programs, Samonas, Learning Ears, Discover Math, AD/HD help, nutritional counseling, testing/assessment, advocacy and educational consulting.

Todd Labs, LLC (County of San Luis Obispo)
Todd Hogue, Advocate
580 Jenny Place
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-8633
Email: thogue@ix.netcom.com
Non-attorney advocacy services for both IDEA and Lanterman services. As the need arises, I also provide paralegal services via contract with a top California law firm.

Learning Disabilities Association of Kern County
P.O. Box 9191
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 342-4323

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

Learning Disabilities Association of Pomona Valley
Contact Arline Krieger
PO Box 1114
Claremont, CA. 91711-1114
(909) 621-1494
Email: ABKrieger@aol.com

Learning Disabilities Association of San Diego
P.O. Box 421111
San Diego, CA 92142
(858) 467-9158
Web: http://www.ldasandiego.org

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

Learning Disabilities Association of Ventura
P.O. Box 1923
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 643-7829

Learning Matters
Jennifer Stenlake
1060 Calle Negocio, Suite B
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 388-8501
Email: jstenlake@learningmattersctr.com
Web: http://learningmattersctr.com
Certified provider of Interactive Metronome (IM) shows improvements in children and adults with: Autism Spectrum, Dyslexia, ADD / ADHD, General Academic Difficulties.

The Learning Place
Kathi Conroy
32158 Camino Capistrano A-197
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-6991; (949) 878-0912
Email: thenextstepliteracy@gmail.com
Full day school, after school remediation services for learners with ADHD, processing disabilities, dyslexia. On-site speech and language path, neuro/psych, IEP resource specialist.

Learning Success LLC
Christina Lim
19318 Fairweather Street
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
(661) 222-2233
Email: learningsuccess2003@yahoo.com
I offer in-home testing and tutoring services to children and adults who have dyslexia. I offer Informal Screenings to diagnose dyslexia and Orton-Gillingham tutoring to help those with dyslexia learn to read and spell to their full potential.

The Learning Tree
Bibinaz Pirayesh
12904 Marco Pl., Suite C
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 883-8440
Email: learning.tree@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.SuccessBeginsAtTheRoots.com
For nearly a decade I have worked with children who need help in Reading, Writing, and Math. Many of these children also have difficulty with attention, memory, processing, and organizational skills. Many have special needs diagnoses.

LearningRx Victor Valley
Steve Hackney
16192 Siskiyou #1
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-9893; (760) 242-9891 (fax)
Email: s.hackney@learningrx.net
We provide cognitive training on a one-to-one basis to improve attention, memory, logic and reasoning, auditory and visual processing, and reading skills.

Blair Lebovitz, Special Education Consultant
2324 South Beverly Glen, #207
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 282-8883; (847) 226-7871
Email: blairlynn23@gmail.com
Educational Therapy, Specific Academic Remediation, Liaison for IEP teams, Academic testing, School Observations, Write IEP Goals & Objectives, Guide Parent Workshops, Lead Staff In-services

Charlton "Bob" Lee, Licensed Educational Psychologist
17400 Bubbling Wells Rd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241
(760) 251-2416; (760) 329-1326; (760) 329-4032 (fax)
Email: clee12@juno.com
Educational consultation. Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. ADHD specialist. Advocacy consultations. Educational assessment. Child adolescent psychotherapy.

Legal Alliance Group, Inc.
Kevin S. Thompson JD
650 S. Webster Avenue, Suite 107
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-9614; (714) 813-7603; (714) 527-9614 (fax)
Email: information@legalalliancegroup.com
Web: http://www.legalalliancegroup.com
Our company specializes in Special Needs Trusts in order to help those children with special needs obtain the services they need.

Julia Lewis, M.Ed.
Lewis Siwell, Inc.
6170 Cabrillo Ct.
Alta Loma, CA 91701
(909) 945-2164; (909) 263-9638
Email: silverstarent2003@yahoo.com
Specializing in assessment, remediation, and advocacy services for students experiencing difficulties with phonological processing, reading comprehension/ fluency, and numeracy issues. Credentialed Resource Specialist, Reading Specialist, RAVE-O Practitioner, 20 years hands-on experience

Ralph Lewis, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1101 California Ave
Suite 100
Corona, CA 91719
(909) 734-4631
Email: lawofficeofralphlewis@comcast.net
I serve parents/ and children under IDEA part B across the state of California and elsewhere

Linda's Tutoring
2806 Mataro St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 795-7595; (626) 795-7595
Email: lvomif@sbcglobal.net
My expertise is math and science but I tutor language skills, reading, grammar, study skills, and test preparation; 20 years experience; former pediatric and mental health nurse, etc.

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Nikki Jakins
406 Higuera St, Ste. 120
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-3836; (800) 233-1819; (805) 543-0264 (fax)
Email: LBLPSLO@LBLP.com
Web: http://www.LindamoodBell.com
An international leader in educational research and remediation, we pioneered programs and intensive one-to-one instruction to develop the underlying processes for reading, spelling, and comprehension.

Sandy Lipkin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 30027
Santa Barbara CA 93130
(805) 563-5153
Email: sandy@sandylipkin.com
Web: http://www.sandylipkin.com
As mother of a beautiful daughter with Autism, my firm provides services including Special Needs Trusts, Conservatorships, Wills, representation at I.E.P's and Regional Center hearings.

Andrea D. Lorant, M.A.
Advocacy & Educational Consulting
6520 Platt Ave. #813
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 343-2227; (818) 888-5019 (fax)
Email: Alorant@gmail.com
Accompany/advise families of children with special needs through the IEP process, including all educationally related services and regional center matters.

Los Angeles Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Web: http://www.interdys.org/servlet/viewbranch?branch_id=4

Los Angeles School of Gymnastics
Tanya Hallman
8450 Higuera Street
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 204-1980; (323) 932-7051; (310) 204-6864 (fax)
Email: info@lagymnastics.com
Web: http://www.lagymnastics.com
The The Los Angeles School of Gymnastics is proud to offer a nationally recognized Special Needs Program for Gymnastics! NOW YOU HAVE A QUALITY CHOICE FOR YOUR CHILD'S PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT!

The Lovaas Center for Behavior Intervention
Formally known as the UCLA Clinic for the Behavioral Treatment of Children
112 South Jones Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 877-2520; (702) 877-2521 (fax)
Casey Hayden (intake coordinator) x105
Email: chayden@lovaascenter.org
Based on over 40-years of applied research, our consultants deliver individualized early intervention services based on each child's individual needs. All of our consultants have received rigorous and on-going training.

Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention (LIFE)
Meghan Brearley, Intake
11500 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 318
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 914-5433 Ext. 113; (310) 914-5463 (fax)
Email: info@lovaas.com
Web: http://www.lovaas.com
The Lovaas Institute provides intensive behavioral intervention services to children with autism in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties.

Loving Your Disabled Child
4715 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 299-2925
Email: lydc@pacbell.net
Web: http://www.lydc.org

Kathleen M. Loyer, Esq.
Attorney at Law
940 Calle Amanecer, Suite L
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 369-1082; (949) 366-6836 (fax)
Email: kmloyer@education-law.com
Legal practice focusing on special education (IDEA and Section 504), general education, disciplinary matters, regional center and CCS.

Mac Dougall Consulting for Disabilities
Linda Mac Dougall
240 E. Fiesta Green
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(805) 202-6379
Email: drgnstar@earthlink.net
Web: http://www.ilresources.com
Health and alternative health research. Informed client choice through information on alternatives. Health advocate. Therapuetic masssage therapy. Holistic Helath Practitioner.

Kate Stuhr Mack, Ph.D.
3300 Irvine Avenue, Suite 111
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 250-4115; (949) 250-9485 (fax)
Email: kmackphd@gmail.com
Web: http://www.kmackphd.com
Independent psychoeducational evaluations and psychotherapy for children and adolescents, parent coaching, advocacy and expert witness testimony (testing and learning disorders).

Malibu Premier Health Services
Laurel Wiig-Milan, Ph.D., LMFT
15233 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1208
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(310) 774-1364
Email: drlaurel@sbcglobal.net
Specializing in therapy services for parents of children with learning differences. Private behavioral and therapy services for children/adolescents.

Melonie T. Matjeka, Special Education Advocate
6520 Platt Avenue, #824
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4288; (818) 610-8198 (fax)
Email: mtmatjeka@aol.com
I assist families of children and teens with learning disabilities and special needs. This includes IEP meetings, Regional Center, CCS, review of files.

Paul J. Majors, Esq.
24031 El Toro Road
Suite 320
Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3151
(949) 837-2700; (949) 461-7047
Email: paulmajors@msn.com
Legal representation of families with special needs children. We believe its the children that are the "special" in special education. Serving all of California.

Many Mansions
Rick A. Schroeder (Executive Director)
1459 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #C
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 496-4948; (805) 497-1305 (fax)
Email: rick@manymansions.org
Web: http://www.manymansions.org
Many Mansions in a nonprofit affordable housing provider. We develop, own, and manage multi-family affordable housing complexes, specializing in low-income family housing and supportive housing for the mentally disabled.

McClain Advocacy
Kim McClain
2184 Santa Fe Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90810
(310) 766-5003; (562) 435-6979 ( fax - call first)
Email: McClainAutismAdvocate@yahoo.com
Personal Advocate - IEPs, Request Letters, Compliance Complaints, Parent Resources (support groups, biomedical intervention sources, etc.) Parent of special needs child - not a lawyer or doctor. Reasonable Rates.

Vivian McPayah-Obiamalu, Esq., Raymond Obiamalu, Esq., Alice Chiu, Esq.
13831 Roswell Avenue Suite I
Chino, Ca 91710
(909) 548-3498; (909) 591-7488 (fax)
Email: vmcpo@vmcpobilaw.com
Advocates in Special Education Law. Services include, IEPs, Mediation, Due Process, harassment and discrimination. It does take a village and no child should be left behind!

Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc.
James Preis, Executive Dir.
3255 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 902
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 389-2077; (213) 389-2595 (fax)
Email: info@mhas-la.org
Web: http://www.mhas-la.org
MHAS provides legal advocacy for children and adults with mental disabilities. MHAS also provides training and technical assistance to consumer and family member groups.

MetDESK Specialist
Helen Kim Bass
19935 Ventura Blvd.
West Hills, CA 91364
Email: helen@hkbass.com
Web: http://www.hkbass.com

Mindfull Learning Center
Heather Wizikowski
215 South Brea Boulevard, Suite 207
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-6463
Email: info@mindfulllearning.com
Web: http://www.mindfulllearning.com
Credentialed teachers specializing in tutoring 1st-12th grade students with diagnosed learning differences, ADD, ADHD, autism, PDD,& processing and language disorders.

Nicole M. Misner, Esq.
Attorney at Law
4450 California Ave., #324
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5301; (661) 324-5319 (fax)
Email: nmmisner@msn.com
Experienced litigation attorney specializing in special education, Section 504, and expulsion/suspension cases and hearings. In depth consultations and group presentations available.

Mobile Thinking, LLC
Greg Olmstead
4019 Goldfinch Street, #115
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-7451; (619) 294-3130 (fax)
Email: info@mobilethinking.com
Web: http://www.mobilethinking.com
mTrialT is software that lets parents record and graph Discrete Trial & Behavior data. Reports include mastered items, behavior graphs, and time with service providers.

Mountain View Behavioral Health
876 N. Mountain View Ave. #200
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 931-3388
Email: drsweetpickle@yahoo.ca
Licensed Child & Adolescent Psychologist and Licensed School Psychologist. Provides psycho-diagnostic and psycho-educational testing and evaluation, specialized treatments, consultation (e.g., treatment planning) and presentations.

Gil Murillo, Advocate and Certified Mediator
Seal Beach, CA
(562) 746-2582
Email: gmurillo@projectsea.org

Music Therapy Services
Coast Music Therapy
P.O. Box 221016
San Diego, CA 92192
(858) 453-5211 ext. 2
Email: info@coastmusictherapy.com
Web: http://www.coastmusictherapy.com
Our team of specialists in music therapy, autism, and special education offer IEP-based services, private music therapy programs, early intervention, and music lessons.

Veronica Navarrette, MA, CALT
2755 Plumeria Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 602-9804
Email: veronicanavarrette@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.altaread.org
Dyslexia Specialist who works with students of all ages.

Thomas S. Nelson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
16466 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 106
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 945-6621; (858) 521-0678 (fax)
Email: edlaw5@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.specialedlaw.us
I am a special education attorney for special needs children throughout the San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernadino areas. I provide representation at mediation/due process and case consultations. Free telephone conference.

The Neurodevelopmental Academy
Diane M. Kerchner
1525 Avenida Loma Vista
San Dimas, CA 91773
(626) 339-4400; (626)332-2303 (fax)
Web: www.youcanlearn.org
We offer educational advocacy services as well as remediation of learning disabilities plus networking, support and tools for families. We also provide trainings and in-services and consultation in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

Neurodirectives
Erica M.K. Felsenthal
2001 South Barrington Avenue, Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 995-9432
Email: doctorericafels@neurodirectives.com
Web: http://www.neurodirectives.com
Neurodirectives provides psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments, QEEG brainmapping, neurofeedback/EEG biofeedback and computerized, cognitive and language remediation programs.

Neuropsychology Partners, Inc.
Sylvia Gribbell, MSW
2001 South Barrington Ave., Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 478-8888; (310) 963-5295l; (310) 478-8890 (fax)
Email: spectrumsocialworksolutions@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.neuropsychology-partners.com
Consultation, service coordination, counseling, and community education/outreach for children and youth with autism spectrum conditions, developmental delay, and other issues.

Neuropsychology Partners, Inc.
Ann Simun, PsyD
Contact: Ronald Park or Lance Miller
2001 South Barrington Ave., Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 478-8888; (310) 478-8890 (fax)
Email: drsimun@earthlink.net
Web: http://www.neuropsychology-partners.com
Assessment of developmental and learning conditions; timely, thorough, compassionate; work with attorneys/advocates; will testify at DPH. Childrens ages 3 and up.

Neurodirectives
Erica M.K. Felsenthal, Ph.D.
2001 S. Barrington Avenue, Ste. 320
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 995-9432
Email: doctorericafels@neurodirectives.com
Web: http://www.neurodirectives.com
Neurodirectives specializes in assessment and treatment planning for children, adolescents and adults who need support socially, emotionally, behaviorally or with academics.

Michelle Ortega, Esq.
Attorney at Law
11801 Kensington Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(323) 620-3312; (562) 596-5096 (fax)
Email: mortega@thelegalduo.com
Web: http://www.thelegalduo.com
We aim to advocate zealously for our clients and enable them with the skills neccessary to self advocate for their children.

Parenting Plus
Reyna Akers
470 Margo Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 430-1249; (562) 244-4826; (562) 594-6841 (fax)
Email: reynaakers@aol.com
We are special education advocacy & parent empowerment specialists. We specialize in career counseling, regional centers, department of rehab, school districts, Children Services, we offer sliding scale advocacy.

Parents 4 Bipolar Kids
74617 Morning Dr.
29 Palms Ca 92277
(760) 367-6144
Email: skyfarm@thegrid.net
Web: www.parents4bpkids.org
We are an email group for parents of bipolar children in southern California. We share our frustrations, successes and information about meds, therapies, IEPs, etc.

Parents Of Students In Special Education P.O.S.S.E
Marlena Vaughn
2707 Congress Street, Suite 1-R
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 299-3161; (619) 299-0148 (fax)
Email: marlena@possesandiego.org
Web: http://possesandiego.org
P.O.S.S.E. advocates for children with learning disabilities. We help you navigate through the special educational maze, empowering the parent toward their child's successful educational journey.

Pathway School Inc.
31103 Rancho Viejo Rd #2350
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 240-5986; (949) 240-0702 (fax)
Email: pathwayschool@cox.net
Web: www.pathwayschool.net

PCS #1 (Personal Coaching Systems)
Jennifer Kelley
1725 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-2807; (213) 413-2837 (fax)
Email: jenny@personalcoachingsystems.com
Web: www.personalcoachingsystems.com
A state certified non-public school, specializing in Autism. Program includes behavior intervention, counseling, speech and language, socialization, and vocational training for students with severe to moderate behavioral and learning challenges.

Perspectives Therapy, Inc
Christine Martinez
3529 Cannon Rd, Ste 2B-517
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 310-4532; (760) 439-7728 (fax)
Email: chrismotr@yahoo.com
Web: http://perspectivestherapyinc.com
We offer the following services: Occuptional Therapy (Assessments and Treatment), Interactive Metronome, Brain Train, P.A.L.S, Write Right, The Listnening Program, Sensory Integration, Brain Train.

Timothy Petersen, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
16130 Ventura Blvd. Suite 310
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 377-6330
Email: drtpetersen@yahoo.com
Psychotherapy: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Families; Assessment: Psychological, Educational, and Career.

Posey Reading Tutors
Mary Linn Posey
21541 Impala Ln
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-6015; (714) 330-0724
Email: mlgus@earthlink.net
Retired English & Special Educator; ADD, LD, Advocacy and Consusltant; Orton Method of tutoring reading, writing, K-college.

Possibilities Educational Services
Jillian Bonnington
26591 La Roda
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 439-6322; (949) 582-3601; (949) 305-8606 (fax)
Email: jbonnington@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.special-education-answers.com
Education Advocates well veresed in all area's of education. IEP, Mediation, and Due Process representation. Excellent track record.

Christopher A. Poulos, Esq.
Attorney at Law
101 N. Orange Ave., Suite C
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 960-9373; (626) 960-9924 (fax)
Email: capouloslaw@aol.com
Web: http://www.specialneedslawfirm.com
Christopher assists families with children with disabilities with adult issues, such as conservatorships and special needs trusts.

Prader-Willi California Foundation
Lisa Graziano
3655 Torrance Boulevard Suite 360
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 316-3339; (800) 400-9994 (CA Only); (310) 316-3730 (fax)
Email: PWCF1@aol.com
Web: http://www.PWCF.org
Non-profit information, advocacy and support organization for individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome, their families, and professionals.

Pride Learning Center
Karina Richland
130 E. Grand Avenue., Unit H
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 322-2800; (310) 544-8610
Email: info@pridelearningcenter.com
Web: http://www.pridelearningcenter.com
We provide one-to-one Orton-Gillingham tutoring for students with dyslexia, auditory and visual processing disorders and ADD.

Psychotherapy & Advocacy Offices of Tony Madril
Tony Madril, L.C.S.W., B.C.D.
10350 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 310
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 804-1890
Email: Tony@TonyMadrilTherapy.com
Web: http://www.TonyMadrilTherapy.com
Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Families; Special Education and Mental Health Consultation for Parents; Community Advocacy; Resource Identification and Development for Children with Disabilities

Pyramid Autism Center
Stacey Kochanowski
2830 North Glassell Street
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-1292; (714) 637-1297; (714) 637-4027 (fax)
Email: skochanowski@pyramidautismcenter.com
Web: http://www.pyramidautismcenter.com
Pyramid Autism Center, founded in 1998, is a California Department of Education State Certified Non-public, Non-profit K-12th grade school for children diagnosed with autism.

Qi Kids
Marcy Sproull, L.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist
4810 Klump Avenue
North Hollywood, CA91601
5310 Derry Ave Suite A
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 468-9523
Email: msproull@medscape.com
Web: www.qikids.com
I am a licensed acupuncturist, and credentialed special education teacher. I provide non-needle acupuncture/herbal medicine treatments for children with special needs.

Rainbow Kids Achievement Center
Alicia Switzer Muse
30412 Esperanza
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-1658; (949) 459-1667 (fax)
Email: maria@rainbowkids-ac.com
Web: http://RainbowKids-AC.com
Our multidisciplinary team of pediatric therapists and early intervention specialists provide comprehensive developmental evaluations and ongoing therapy for all ages of a child's development. Pediatric therapy services and early intervention.

Marlene Rapkin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
4712 Admiralty Way, # 135
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 306-1338
Email: rapkinlaw@aol.com
Special education attorney representing children and parents. Representation for children and families. Representation for Education Disciplinary issues.

The Reading & Language Center
Karen Harvey
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 280
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 474-7955
Email: info@readingandlanguage.com
Web: http://www.readingandlangauge.com
Academic Programs, Speech Therapy and Social Skills for children with Autism, Dyslexia, Receptive/Expressive Language Disorders, Auditory Processing, etc. to enhance learning and language abilities.

Recreational Enrichment Center, Inc.
5258 S. Eastern Ave. Suite #133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(866) 446-2732
Web: www.rec-corp.com
R.E.C., Inc. provides 1:1 support to children with physical/developmental/behavioral disabilities in the primary residence of their home or a community-based program. Hours vary but normally are during after-school hours while parents are working.

RFB&D Learning Through Listening
Rich Dudka
1844 west Eleventh St. Unit C
Upland, CA 91786
(800) 732-TEXT; (909) 981-8457
Email: rdudka@rfbd.org
Web: http://www.rfbd.org/ieoc/
Our vision is for all people to have equal access to the printed word.

Ride Your Horse! Therapeutic Riding Program
Darlene Harman
Mailing: 19801 Shorecliff Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Stables: 10730 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703
(714) 292-3563
Email: rideyourhorsetrp@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.rideyourhorse.com
RYH provides therapeutic riding lessons and other equine assisted activities to children and adults with disabilities promoting self-growth to each individual through the partnership of a loving horse.

Paul M. Roberts Esq.
Attorney at Law
20042 Bech Boulevard
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 698-0239; (714) 698-0243 (fax)
Email: proberts@edattorneys.com
Web: http://www.edattorneys.com
Roberts & Adams (R&A) is a law firm designed to provide high quality legal representation. Our areas of legal practice include: Disability and special education law and appellate advocacy.

Ross Educational Services
Daniel Ross, MA
12288 Wintergreen St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-0875
Email: rosseducation@hotmail.com
Learning Disabilities Specialist providing tutoring, consultations, and advocacy services in Rancho Cucamonga since 1992.17 years experience in the field of Learning Disabilities.

RSM Education Consulting & Advocacy
Dr. Jan Serrantino
11 Telliz
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-6871
Email: drs@rsmadvocate.com
Web: http://www.rsmadvocate.com
Assisting parents in becoming knowledgeable participants in the IEP/504 Plan
process and obtaining the best possible modifications, accommodations or aids
that will support your student.

James W. Ryals, Esq.
Attorney At Law
4810 Hill Street
La Canada, CA 91011
(818) 952-8802; (818) 952-8834 (fax)
Email: jwryals@earthlink.net
I provide advice, consultation and representation related to the rights of children with special needs. Evening and weekend consultations are available.

Julie Berg Ryan, OD, MSEd
4950 Barranca Parkway, Suite 310
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-1400; (949) 559-8984 (fax)
Email: jbrod2020@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.drjulieryan.com
I provide developmental vision care in the form of eye/vision examinations and vision therapy. We specialize in testing the visual informational processing skills that relate to performance and concentration in school.

SACC Assistive Technology Center
Simi Valley Hospital, North Campus
P.O. Box 1325
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 582-1881
Email: dssaccca@aol.com

Adam Michael Sacks, Esq.
Attorney at Law
4716 Park Jacaranda
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 253-6795; (310) 388-3077 (fax)
Email: adam@adamlawyer.com
Web: www.adamlawyer.com or www.sped-law.com
I am a California licensed Attorney specializing in special education law, but I am not a typical lawyer. I try to be compassionate and patient with my clients, but no matter what, I will fight hard for your child's rights. I have a special needs child of my own so I really understand and can relate.

San Bernardino Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
4400 Varsity Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92407-4632
(909) 887-2335

San Diego Assistive Technology Center
UCP of San Diego County
3821 Calle Fortunada, Suite C
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 571-7803
Email: ucpsdatc@pacbell.net

San Diego Neuropsychological Assessment Center
Steve Pluth, Ph.D.
12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-5810; (858) 481-8816 (fax)
Email: DrPluth@sdneuro.com
Web: http://www.sdneuro.com
Providing professional assessment services for individuals, schools, and physicians. Evaluations for individuals experiencing cognitive changes, academic difficulties or memory problems. ADHD, LD.

San Diego Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
1895 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108-3683
(619) 291-2506

Inga Sanders, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3334 E Coast Hwy., Suite 342
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625-2328
(310) 574-2754
Email: info@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.

Leann Schouten, M.S., CCC-SLP
3300 Irvine Avenue, Suite 111
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 212-1116; (949) 250-9485 (fax)
Email: leannslp@sbcglobal.net
Providing evaluation, treatment, early intervention, and consultation services for children and adolescents with speech, language, articulation and other neurological and/or developmental disorders.

Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders
Masonic Temple
16 East Carrillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2707
(805) 962-8469

Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Center
Los Angeles Scottish Rite
6310 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90048-5426
(323) 936-2153

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Temple
855 Elm Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813-4491
(562) 436-7787

Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Center
Scottish Rite Temple
150 North Madison Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101-1710
(626) 564-8947

G. Edmund Siebel, Jr., Lawyer
P.O. Box MM
Newport Beach, CA 92662-0619
(949) 675-8736; (949) 675-0461 (fax)
Email: ges@specedlawyer.com
Web: http://www.specedlawyer.com/
Together with Cynthia C. Siebel, Ph.D., J.D., a developmental psychologist experienced with school negotiations, the office provides support from assessment through appeal.

Sign Together with Leah
Leah Albertson
Montevalle Recreation Center
840 Duncan Ranch Rd
Chula Vista, CA
(619) 993-9036
Email: signtogether@cox.net
Web: http://signtogetherwithleah.com
Baby American Sign Language classes for parents and young children ages 6-24 months old. Learn to communicate with your child using American Sign Language.

Ann Simun, PsyD
2001 S. Barrington Avenue Suite 117
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 936-5129
Email: drsimun@earthlink.net
Services include neuropsychological assessment, consultation, expert testimony, IEEs, and psycho-educational assessment of children and teens. Services are compassionate, timely, and thorough. Brentwood and Northridge offices.

Julia Ann Singer Therapeutic School/Vista School
Vista del Mar Child & Family Services
Edie Bartnof or Susan Bacon
3200 Motor Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 202-0669 ext. 416; (310) 202-0669 ext. 459; (310) 839-4158 (fax)
Email: susanbacon@vistadelmar.org
Web: http://www.vistadelmar.org
Innovative, accredited non-public therapeutic school for children nursery school - fifth grade with autistic spectrum disorders, emotional disturbance, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.

Mina N. Sirkin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
20750 Ventura Blvd. Suite 201
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 340-4479; (800) 300-9977; (818) 340-7952 (fax)
Email: MSirkin@Sirkinlaw.com
Web: http://Sirkinlaw.com
Mina Sirkin is a California Certified Specialist Attorney in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law who helps parents to ensure that all of their children, including those with special needs, are protected no matter what happens.

Amanda G. Somdal, LCSW
6520 Platt Avenue, #416
West Hills, CA 91307
(866) 874-8265
Email: DeafLCSW@socal.rr.com
Psychotherapy to deaf people, deaf batterer's intervention programs and present workshops on issues such as deaf mental health, mental health interpreting, domestic violence and deafness.

The Soulful Child
Gigi Chiarello
PO Box 542
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 560-9089; (310) 560-9089
Email: thesoulfulchild@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.thesoulfulchild.com
An individualized yoga practice empowering your child to nurture their own body, mind and spirit. Gigi Chiarello is a certified practitioner of Yoga for the Special Child™.

South Coast Diagnostic and Psychological Services
Dr. Crystal F. Bejarano, Psy.D., LEP # 2976
Mary Merchant, Psy.D., LEP # 2911, MFC # 32490
Ellen Fitzsimmons, Psy.D., LEP # 2913
27001 La Paz Road Ste. 436B
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 588-1400
Web: http://www.southcoastpsy.com
Comprehensive Psycho-Educational Evaluation for Individuals from age 3 through Adult, Psycho-Educational Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Social Skills, Academic Consultation/Interventions, & Parent Support for Children with Disabilites.

Southern California Dyslexia Institute (SCDI)
Kelli Sandman-Hurley
6212 Anvil Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 992-2735
Email: kellra@cox.net
Web: http://www.scdyslexia.com
We provide customized workshops that include simulations, research, and research based techniques for instruction. All workshops are interactive and tailored to the specific audience.

Southern California Neuropsychology Associates (SCNA)
RB Courtyard
16935 West Bernardo Drive, #238
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-5831; (858) 382-9075; (858) 485-6443 (fax)
Email: apercus@tns.net
Provide both neuropsychological assessments for people with learning handicaps of all ages, as well as cognitive remediation for learning disabilities and cognitive delays due to TBI and other neurological problems.

Southern California Psychology Group, Inc.
Jeffrey S. Morrow, Ph.D.
2615 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 215
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
and
23550 Lyons Anvenue, Suite 211
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(310) 376-2626 Ext. 2; (310) 318-8755 (fax)
Email: scpgi@aol.com
Psychoeducational Evaluations (ADD/ADHD, LD, ASD, Anxiety/Mood Disorders), School Consultation (IEP/504 meetings), Individual and Family Psychotherapy, Parent Coaching.

Special Education Advocacy
Marilyn W. Barraza
3109 Walnut Ave.
Manhattan Beach, Ca. 90266
(310) 871-3255; (310) 545-9801 (fax)
Email: Mar41349@aol.com
Marilyn has been involved in Special Education Advocacy for over 10 years, supporting families in their efforts to have appropriate services for their children.

Special Kidz Tutoring
Jennifer Andrews
18758 Welby Way
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 344-6978
Email: jenandrews02@yahoo.com
I am a fully credentialed special educator offering tutoring services exclusively to special needs students in the Los Angeles area. My experience includes working with SLD, Autism, MR and ADHD students.

Special Needs Advocacy
Felix Schmittdiel
5901 Green Valley Circle, Ste. 320
Culver City, CA 90230-6953
(310) 266-2328; (310) 258-4003; (310) 649-1024 (fax)
Email: specialneedsadvocacy@gmail.com
Assisting parents in Santa Monica, Culver City, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Los Angeles and Malibu to become educated effective participants as equal IEP team members as we achieve a FAPE in the LRE for all of our children.

Special Needs Coordinator
Mara Q. Berke
11822 Gorham Avenue, No. 9
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 488-9605
Email: mara@specialneedscoordinator.com
Web: http://www.specialneedscoordinator.com
Coordinates interventions, refers to providers, assists with communication between separated and divorced parents, advocacy at IEP meetings, mediation, collaborative law and family law consultations.

Speech-Language Pathologist
Bonnie Waldman, MA, CCC-SLP
3939 Veselich Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-2399
Email: bonnie43@adelphia.net

Speech Pathology Education Advocacy & Knowledge
38223 7th St West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 755-1978; (661) 266-0464; (661) 266-0357 (fax)
Email: romayn@sbcglobal.net
Speech/language evaluation, therapy, consultation, dyslexia/LD screening, summer academic tutoring. I have many years experience in special education as both a service provider and parent.

Spina Bifida Association of Greater San Diego
P.O. Box 232272
San Diego, CA 92193-2272
(619) 491-9018
Email: sbaofgsd@hotmail.com

Spirit League
Leslie Echolds
25581 Del Poniente
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 388-8887
Email: spiritleague@cox.net
Web: http://www.spiritleague.org
Spirit League emphasizes learning & basic sports skills to higher functioning but developmentally challenged boys & girls ages 6-15.

Samuel Spital, Esq.
Attorney at Law
8 880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92108-1642
(619) 583-0350; (619) 583-1850 (fax); (888) 600-0700
Web: www.spitalaw.com
A law firm that cares. We will fight for your rights. Managing attorney is a former deputy probation officer (2001-2002) and previously served as a deputy general (1970-1978). Loyola law graduate 1970.

Stepping Stones Pediatric Therapy
Shelby Forn
3301 Tareco Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 883-1830
Email: shelbyhicklin@sbcglobal.net
Providing in-home pediatric physical therapy services, including evaluation and treatment, for children from birth to 21 years of age.

Stillpoint Resources
Jennifer Porter, Development
P.O. Box 5103
West Hills, CA 91308
(818) 704-1327; (818) 704-9117
Email: jenniporter@aol.com
Web: http://www.stillpointresources.org
We help families of special needs children through counseling and educational services in the greater L.A. area.

Natalie Stinis M.A. CCC-SLP
300 Irvine Avenue, Suite 111
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(714) 396-8685
Email: info@nataliestinis.com
Web: http://www.nataliestinis.com
Provides screening, evaluation, treatment, and parent education for speech and language disorders. She serves infants through teenagers and is committed to providing the highest quality of service!

Stockdale Learning Center
Andrew J. Barling
1701 Westwind Drive, Suite 104
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 326-8084; (661) 331-2373; (661) 327-4752 (fax)
Email: slc@igalaxy.net
Web: http://www.stockdalelearningcenters.com
Stockdale Learning Center is a private profesional Educational Therapy/Intervention/Advocacy clinic which specializes in Specific Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders.

Jeri Suchand, Ed. Advocate & Certified Paralegal
5003 Maytime Lane
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 204-5101; (310) 592-8902; (310) 204-5101 (fax)
Email: momsturn2@msn.com
Have combined advocating for my own family with my 20+ year background as a certified paralegal. Have been successful without mediation but have won all mediation cases to date. Work mainly in Los Angeles County but will travel.

TASK (Team of Advocates for Special Kids)
Monica Flores & Jennifer Ruiz
3180 University Ave. Suite # 430
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 794-2947; (866) 609-3218; (619) 794-2984 (fax)
Email: taskca@yahoo.com
Web: http://taskca.org
A Parent Training and Information Center. We provide advocacy for families with special needs children off all ages & disabilities. Educational workshops provided monthly.

Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK)
100 West Cerritos Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805-6546
(714) 533-TASK; (714) 533-2533
Email: taskca@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.taskca.org

Marcy J.K. Tiffany
970 W. 190th Street, Suite 302
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 225-2880; (310) 225-2881 (fax)
Email: jen@specialedlaw.org
Web: http://specialedlaw.org
Representing Children and Parents in Special Education Disputes.

Leejanice Toback, Esq.
Attorney at Law
5199 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 597-7070; (562) 597-7772 (fax)
Email: kidslaw@msn.com
I have practiced special education law for 10 years with the goal of helping my clients learn and lead productive satisfying lives.

Total Education Solutions
Vicky Stiles
1137 Huntington Drive, Ste. B
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(877) TES-IDEA; (323) 257-0284 (fax)
Email: vstiles@tesidea.com
Web: www.tesidea.com
We offer program administration and a full range of services (psycho-educational assessments, special education instruction, related services and behavior intervention/modification) to schools throughout California.

Andrea Trow Speech/Language Pathologist
25550 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 209
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 698-4353, Ext. 3; (310) 891-1430
Email: atrow@sbcglobal.net
Providing speech/language assessments and therapy for all ages and disabilities. Npa certified for state of California. Experienced therapist and clinical director.

Michael True, M.Ed
Disability and Senior Issues Consultant
Email: mstrue1@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.

Tuned in to Learning
P.O. Box 221016
San Diego, CA 92192
(877) 886-3346
Email: info@tunedintolearning.com
Web: http://www.tunedintolearning.com
Music and multimedia resources for autism and special education. Books, CDs, and DVDs use music as a teaching tool to help with social skills, communication, and behavior.

Tutoring for Tots
Sheri Bergeron
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 562-0891
Web: www.TutoringForTots.com
A private in-home tutoring service that provides individual tutoring for children ages 3 to 7. Tutors use fun innovative practices to teach reading, writing, and mathematic skills. Serves the Los Angeles and South Bay areas.

Tutors on the Go
Evan Cohen
4525 East 10th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
(310) 739-9554
Email: tutorsonthego@charter.net
Web: http://dyslexiatutors.com
Is your child having academic difficulties? Is she struggling with a learning disability? We specialize in ADHD, Dyslexia, and Asperger's. We tutor all levels of Math, Science, English, French and Spanish.

Twice Exceptional "2E" Network
Marcie Booth
7056 Hatillo Ave.
Winnetka (Los Angeles), CA 91306
(818) 710-0511
Email: mandmbooth@socal.rr.com
An email network support group for families of children who are gifted and have special needs. Parenting and educational resources, enrichment activities, raising awareness and recognition by speaking out about our twice exceptional children.

Andrea M. Tytell, Esq.
2121 Rosecrans Ave., Ste. 1350
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 416-9710; (310) 640-1601 (fax)
I am a special education attorney with many years experience representing children with special educational needs. Services include case consultations, compliance complaints, IEP and 504 meetings, mediations, and due process hearings.

UCI Child Development Center
Ibby Gerner
19262 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 824-2343; (949) 824-8737 (fax)
Email: egerner@uci.edu
Intensive school-based day treatment program specializing in treatment of children with ADHD in kindergarten through sixth grade using a multifaceted approach to behavior modification.

UCLA ADHD Genetic Study
Hayley Roper
760 Westwood Plaza Rm 46-407
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-8660; (310) 206-4446 (fax)
Email: hroper@mednet.ucla.edu
Web: http://www.ucla.adhd.edu
Free psychological and cognitive evaluation and testing for those that may be affected with ADHD and/or other psychological disorders.

UCLA Educational Consultation and Advocacy Program
300 Medical Plaza, room 1253
Los Angeles, CA. 90095-6967
(310) 825-7773
Email: GHoo@mednet.ucla.edu

UCP (United Cerbral Palsy)
Jennifer Allen
606 West Sixth Street
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1551; (559) 584-6757 (fax)
Email: jenniea@ccucp.org
An advocate for parents that have children with special needs ages 3 thru 22 years of age. I serve all of Kings County. Ensuring that families have the neccessary support and guidence to help their children access and benefit from their special education services.

UCP San Diego Assistive Technology Center
6153 Fairmount Ave. Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92120
(858) 278-5420; (619) 282-5133 (fax)
Email: sdatc@ucpsd.org
Web: http://www.ucpsd.org
Serving all ages and disabilities, SDATC offers many opportunities to increase accessibility to assistive technology solutions through hands-on exploration of computer access and communication devices.

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
University of California, Los Angeles
300 UCLA Medical Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90024-6967
(310) 825-0170
Email: oraynor@mednet.ucla.edu
Email: arussell@mednet.ucla.edu

University of San Diego Legal Clinics
Special Education Legal Clinic
Margaret A. Dalton, Esq., Supervising Attorney
5998 Alcala Park, BA-305
San Diego, CA 92110-2492
(619) 260-7470

University of Southern California--University Affiliated Program
Web: http://www.usc.edu/hsc/ihp/uap/

Us Too Gymnastics, Inc.
Vicki Simpson, Exec. Dir.
25 Spectrum Pt. #405
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 716-1970; (949) 716-1972 (fax)
Email: ustoogymnastics@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.ustoogymnastics.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to teaching gymnastics, dance, theatre, and track to children with disabilities such as autism, down syndrom, cerebral palsy, ADD and ADHD.

Very Special Arts California (VSA)
2800 North Main Street
Suite 2050
Santa Ana, CA 92705-6615
(714) 835-8867
Email: vsacal@earthlink.net

Villa Esperanza Services
Michelle Cox
2116 East Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919 Ext. 28; (626) 449-2919; (626) 449-2850 (fax)
Email: mcox@villaesperanzaservices.org
Web: http://www.villaesperanzaservices.org
Villa serves over 1050 children, adults and seniors who have special needs associated with autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome and other developmental disabilities.

VIP Group
Gina Rendleman
P.O. Box 291700
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 949-2542
Email: urspecial2wo@msn.com
We are a group for individuals with disabilities and their families, offering support, resources, and socializing.

Nicole Vodnoy Johna, Esq.
Attorney at Law
23275 Ventura Boulevard
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 992-5770; (818) 992-6624 (fax)
Email: nicole@saritlaw.com
Web: http://www.saritlaw.com

Diedre Dennis Wachbrit, Esq.
Attorney at Law
5316 Via Capote
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
(866) WACHBRIT; (805) 498-2449; (805) 435-1502 (fax)
Email: diedre@wachbrit.com
Web: http://www.wachbrit.com
Diedre Wachbrit helps parents plan to ensure that all of their children, including those with special needs, are protected no matter what happens. She is a frequent speaker and writer on Special Needs Trusts, Limited Conservatorships, Nominations of Guardianship, and estate planning for parents.

Lori Waldinger, Elissa Henkin and Lee Englander
Parent Advocates/ Educational Consultants
Lori Waldinger
2354 Teasley Street
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-0332; (818) 957-8115 (fax)
Email: loris@earthlink.net
On behalf of parents whose child may have a disability, we provide special education advocacy and educational consultative services throughout the Southern California area. We attend IEP meetings and Due Process procedures.

Cynthia J. Waterson, Esq. and Pat Huth, Esq.
3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 251-1775; (213) 251-1776 (fax)
Email: cjwaterson@watersonhuth.com
Web: www.watersonhuth.com
Our firm specializes in providing quality advocacy for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

We Are Kids First
Advocacy for Children with Special Needs
Debra Borden, Advocate
Mike Borden, CEO
6 Westmoreland
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 653-2696; (949) 654-0343 (fax)
Email: db4kids@aol.com
We Are Kids First assists families of children with special needs in securing appropriate educational placement and related services based upon each child's unique blending of his/her gifts, aptitudes, talents, skills and challenges.

We C.A.N. For Kids, Inc.
Tiffany Nurminen
26012 Maruerite Parkway #H-215
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 456-0334; (949) 297-4431 (fax)
Email: wecan4kids@cox.net
We assist families Collaborate, Advocate, and Navigate the system while pursuing appropriate services for special education services for their children.

Dr. Judy Welch Psy.D
509 Marin Street Suite 234
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 373-1813
Email: gr82believe@yahoo.com
Licensed educational psychologist and family therapist. Comprehensive psycho-educational/neuro-developmental assessments for children with learning and behavioral disorders, including selective mutism, OCD, trichotillamania, & Asperger syndrome.

Western Law Center for Disability Rights
919 South Albany Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 736-1031; (213) 736-8310 (TTY); (213) 736-1428 (fax)
Web: www.wlcdr.org
A non-profit organization who's mission is to promote the rights of people with disabilities and the public interest in and awareness of those rights by providing legal and related services.

Westside Family Resource & Empowerment Center
Elizabeth Spencer
5901 Green Valley Circle, #320
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 258-4063; (310) 258-4099; (310) 338-9664 (fax)
Email: lspencer@westsiderc.org
Web: http://www.wfrec.org
Provides support for families of any and all children with special needs ages birth to 3; school-age (3 to 22) and adults. Also support professionals and teachers who work with people with disabilities.

David S. Wight, Esq.
Attorney at Law
5440 Morehouse Dr., Ste. 3700
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 558-1191
Email: dwightline@sbcglobal.net
Law firm providing advocacy for students with special needs. Provide representation for Special Education issues, including Due Process Hearings, IEP meetings, and Assessments.

Woodsmall & Petrovich, LLP
9000 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 248-4922; (310) 248-4923 (fax)
Email: woodsmall@legalguide.com
Special education attorney serving children with special needs and their parents. Firm provides assistance and representation in the IEP process.

Working With Autism, Inc.
Jennifer Sabin, MA, BCBA
16530 Ventura Blvd, Suite 310
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 501-4240; (818) 501-0470 (fax)
Email: JSabin@workingwithautism.com
Web: www.workingwithautism.com
Early intervention behavioral services including discrete trial training (DTT) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), at school and home, to children with autism or PDD.

World Educational Consulting
Marla Simon
PO BOx 1088
La Jolla, CA 92038
(858) 922-6888; (888) 866-4851 (fax)
Email: msimon.wec@gmail.com
Special Needs Placement services ages 10 and up. Psychological Eval, International Placement services.

Connie Wright, Ph.D.
1951 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 234-0774
Email: educw@cs.com
I specialize in Learning Disabilities (for 25 years) as an Educational Therapist for ages 5-Adult; and as a Developmental Consultant for infants-5 years.

Steven Wyner, Esq.
Attorney at Law
970 W. 190th Street, Suite 302
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 225-2880; (310) 225-2881 (fax)
Email: jen@specialedlaw.org
Web: http://specialedlaw.org
Representing Children and Parents in Special Education disputes.

Elaine M. Yama, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2444 Main Street, Suite #110
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 485-0120; (559) 485-5823 (fax)
Email: eybennettlaw@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://bennettsharpe.com
My practice focuses on providing legal services to children with disabilities. Specifically representation of parents and children in California regarding special education needs.

Bonnie Yates, Esq.
Krista Parkhill
3334 Caroline Av.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 204-6624; (310) 204-6626 (fax)
Email: BZYates@aol.com
Special ED legal Services

Yoffe Therapy
Jeanette Yoffe
2001 S. Barrington Ave. Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 351-8113
Email: jeanette@yoffetherapy.com
Web: http://yoffetherapy.com
Child & family psychotherapy for issues dealing with: Adoption & Foster care; Abuse / Neglect; Loss / Grief; Trauma / Critical Incidents; Anger Management; Attachment Disorders; Post Traumatic Stress.

Yanni Zack Educational Services, LLC
9237 Lime Ave.
California City, CA 93505
(661) 916-2816; (661) 917-3831; (661) 367-9505 (fax)
Email: drzack1@verizon.net
Web: http://www.zackeducationalservices.com
Educational Consultant and Online Tutoring Services for Special Needs Students.

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