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ABC Advocacy
Colleen E. Masse
P.O. Box 270004
West Hartford, CT 06127-0004
(860) 214-5401
Email: colleenmasse@hotmail.com
Educational Advocate, assisting families with special education needs as they work with educators to provide appropriate programs.

ACES – Area Cooperative Educational Services
350 State Street
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 498-6800
Web: http://www.aces.k12.ct.us/
ACES is the Regional Educational Service Center for the 26 school districts in south central CT offering many programs and services including Adult and Vocational Programs, Children's Services, Magnet Schools, etc.

ADD Coach Services
102 Dogwood Court
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 595-9161; (203) 595-9051 (fax)
Email: regina@addcoach.info
Web: http://www.addcoach.info
ADD Coach Services is a private psychoeducational consulting and coaching practice dedicated to the advocacy, education, understanding and support of people with Attention Deficit Disorders and those who love them.

Advocacy for Kids, LLC
Ann McCarthy
1290 Post Road, Box 2224
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-9700
Email: ann@advocacyforkids.net
Web: http://www.advocacyforkids.net
Advocacy for Kids is dedicated to assisting parents in securing educational rights for their children with disabilities.

Advocacy Solutions
Mary Ann Lombardi/Nancy Byrne
33 Honey Hill Trail
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 544-8366; (203) 544-8365 (fax)
Email: mlombardi@advocacysolutionsct.com
Web: http://www.advocacysolutionsct.com
Empowering Parents to Advocate Using IDEA * 504 * ADA to Secure a Free and Appropriate Education for their child with Special Needs.

Alexia, LLC
Orton Gillingham-Informed Reading Remediation
Jan Campbell
20 Jesup Road
Westport, CT 06880
and
179 Boston Post Road
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-5099
Email: jcampbell05@msn.com
Web: http://alexia.vpweb.com
Pre-instruction testing establishes baseline of student's skills. Curriculum is custom-designed for particular needs of the individual. Grades K-12.

Andrea Alvarez, Special Education Advocate
10 Wall Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-1111; (203) 853-9246 (fax)
Email: andrea.alvarez@comcast.net
Web: http://www.andrea-alvarez.com

Carla Alvarez-Gould, LCSW, Counseling & Advocacy
50 Homewood Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 907-7085
Email: buddies@bestweb.net
As a parent of a young adult with ASD I provide a unique perspective on and methodology for the variety of concerns, joys and issues facing our children and their families.

American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
(212) 502-7600; (212) 502-7662 (TTY)
Email: afbinfo@afb.org
Web: www.afb.org

Apraxia Moms of Connecticut
Michele Wasikowski
98 Northrop Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 521-6112
Email: michelewasikowski@yahoo.com
Web: http://apraxiamomsct.org
We are an informal support group for moms of children with apraxia. We meet once a month for a causal dinner where we offer support, education, and advice to each other.

Arc of Connecticut
1030 New Britain Avenue, Suite 102B
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 953-8335
Email: arcct@aol.com
Web: www.arcct.com

ARC Youth Division
Lolli Ross
132 East Putnam Avenue
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 629-1880; (203) 629-4390 (fax)
Email: ross@arcgreenwich.org
Web: http://www.arcgreenwich.org
Broad array of direct services and family supports to help children with disabilties and their families live full and meaningful lives.

Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut
75 Kings Highway Cutoff
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 333-1133; (203) 333-3937 (fax)
Email: cmccarthy@anscneuro.com
Web: http://anscneuro.com
Neuropsychological, psychological, and developmental evaluations/consultations. Educational record review. Expert assessment and special education testimony. Insurance coverage possible.

Joslyn Aubin, Educational Therapist
670 Prospect Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 550-1139
Email: edtherapist@gmail.com
I am an educational therapist in Hartford CT. I work with children, adolescents and adults individually and in small groups to help them overcome learning difficulties.

Autism Family Services
Laura B. DeAngelo
152 Simsbury Road, Bldg. 9
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 966-6786
Email: deangelo@autismfamilyservices.com
Web: http://autismfamilyservices.com
Relationship Development Intervention services (RDI)(R)Program Certified Consultant); Educational Advocacy, Planning and Referral services for families of persons with ASD and similar disabilities.

Autism Society of Connecticut
Sara Reed Clark
103 Talcott Road
Guilford, Connecticut 06437
(203) 453-9471
Web: www.autismsocietyofct.org

Autism Strategies and Programs, LLC
Stacy DeSabella
90 Sconset Dr
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 258-0424
Email: asap4support@aol.com
Web: http://www.asap4support.net
Providing 1:1 services and social skills training to children with autism in homes, schools, and communities.

Avon Therapeutic Center for Children, LLC
Eileen C Comia, M.D.
701 Cottage Grove Road
Suite C-10 Bldg. C (Lower Level)
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 242-2200; (860) 242-2212 (fax)
Email: info@avontherapeuticcenter.com
Web: http://www.AvonTherapeuticCenter.com
A medical clinic for special needs adults and children.

balanced perspective
Julie Goldstein
46 Glenbrook Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 324-4460
Email: jgoldsteinlcsw@gmail.com
Web: http://www.balancedperspective.org
Julie Goldstein LCSW, certified school social worker, and 504 coordinator has created the Goldstein Personality and Learning Profile, which familiarizes others with your child as a person.

Baron Therapy Services
Lisa Baron
15 Research Dr.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 387-1401
Email: lisabaron@barontherapy.com
Web: http://www.barontherapy.com
Pediatric multi-disciplinary private practice providing speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, therapeutic day programs, extended day programs and tutoring to children with special needs.

Christine H. Barrington, Esq.
Attorney at Law
94 Park Terrace
W. Haven, CT 06516
(877) 252-4BLC; (203) 745-5014 (fax)
Email: chbarrington@barringtonlawcenters.com
Web: http://www.barringtonlawcenters.com
BLC Provides Accessible and Affordable Legal Services in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Nora A. Belanger, Esq.
Attorney at Law
10 Wall Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 854-8597; (203) 854-5344 (fax)
Email: norabelanger@gmail.com
Web: http://www.norabelanger.com
We are a full-service special education law firm, servicing parents through counseling, advocacy,resolution sessions, manifestation determinations, mediation, hearings and federal court.

Behavioral Management, LLC
Neil Quatrano, MSW
250 East Main St.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 669-2195; (860) 669-2914 (fax)
Email: nquatrano@behavioralmanagement.org
Web: http://www.behavioralmanagement.org
We offer traditional services of individual and family therapy, medication assessments as well as mentoring, respite, after-school programs and parenting classes.

Lawrence W. Berliner, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Klebanoff & Alfano, P.C.
433 South Main Street, Suite 102
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 313-5005; (860) 313-5010 (fax)
Email: kleblaw@snet.net
Web: http://www.howardklebanoff.com
A law firm dedicated to the educational rights of children, including special education, expulsion and disability law.

Boys & Girls Village, Inc.
528 Wheelers Farm Road
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 330-6790; (203) 330-6756 (fax)
Email: walsha@boysvill.org
Web: http://www.boysvill.org
Boys & Girls Village is a 501 3c non-profit agency with offices in Waterbury, Milford, and Bridgeport. Kids I.N.N our sub-acute shelter for children who are psychiatrically disturbed; our Day School for children with special educational needs.

Brain Injury Association of Connecticut
1800 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 224
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 721-8111; (800) 278-8242 (in CT)
Email: biacgeneral@biact.org
Web: www.biact.org

Branches of Hope, Inc.
Janie Dyment
19 Ludlow Road, Suite 202
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-3383; (203) 227-7490 (fax)
Email: janie@branchesofhope.org
Web: http://www.branchesofhope.org
A non profit organization screening and diagnostics to direct treatment services as well as family supports.

Meredith C. Braxton, Esq.
270 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 661-4610; (203) 661-4611 (fax)
Email: braxtonlaw@conversent.net

Annmarie P. Briones, Esq.
Attorney at Law
One Eliot Place
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-5300; (203) 259-2996 (fax)
Email: abriones@fnlslaw.com
Web: http://www.fnlslaw.com
We are experienced trial attorneys in Connecticut State and Federal Courts. Attorney Briones respresents families in special education matters at PPTs, due process hearings, and state and/or federal cases.

Marcia E. Brubeck, JD, LCSW
674 Prospect Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 231-1997
Email: MBrubeck@comcast.net
Website: http://www.MarciaBrubeck.com
Psychotherapy and advocacy with a client-centered, strengths-based focus that helps adults, children, and families achieve their short- and long-term goals.

Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Social Services
25 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 424-4848
Email: john.halliday@po.state.ct.us
Web: www.brs.state.ct.us

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC
898 Ethan Allen Highway Suite 6
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-4848
Email: roseann@drroseann.com
Web: http://www.drroseann.com
Assessment of learning, reading, attention, social functioning, & behavior (specialized in Reading Disability & ADHD). Positive, solution-focused advocacy, educational & IEP/504 consultation, professional development, tutoring referral service & neurofeedback.

Center for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 545-9230; (877) 743-5515 (in CT)
Web: www.ccmckids.org

The Center for Children with Special Needs, LLC
Michael D. Powers, PsyD
2213 Main Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 430-1762; (860) 430-1767 (fax)
Email: info@autismct.com
Web: http://www.autismct.com
Provide psychological evaluations to children diagnosed with autism to help parents understand child's needs and provide information to schools to help with learning.

Child and Adolescent Consultation and Evaluation
Carol S. Nelson, M.S.
The Exchange
270 Farmington Avenue, Suite 206
Farmington, CT 06032
(877) 576-3220
Email: cace@ureach.com
CACE is an interdisciplinary team providing psychological and educational evaluations and behavioral consultation, evaluating preschoolers though young adults,and networking with other preferred clinical specialists.

Child & Adolescent Evaluation and Consultation
Robert K. Riccio, PhD, ABPP
270 Farmington Ave. Suite 206
Farmington, CT 06032
(877) 576-3220
Email: CACE@ureach.com
We are a group of multidisciplinary professionals who have evaluated and provided behavioral consultation to children and their families for over 25 years.

Child Advocacy, LLC
Jeen Melendez, JD
615 West Johnson Ave, Suite 202
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 271-3011; (203) 718-2350 (fax)
Email: childadvocate@cox.net
Web: http://ChildAdvocacy.LLC.com
"Educational advocacy for children with special needs...progressive solutions for out of the box problems."

ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring Services
Maq Jawed
232 Thunder Lake Road, Wilton, CT 06897
Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, Westport, Fairfield and Trumbull
(203) 563-9050; (203) 563-9350 (fax)
Email: ctclubztutoring@optonline.net
Web: www.clubztutoring.com
ClubZ! Tutoring Services is the world's largest one-on-one tutoring program.

Club Z! Tutoring & Educational Services
Jim Hannigan
142 Munn Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-4357; (203) 267-5466 (fax)
Email: clubztutoring@earthlink.net
Web: www.clubztutoring.com
We provide in-home tutoring and parent assistor/advocacy support for individuals with special needs, learning disabilities, ADHD

Gary I. Cohen, P.C.
Annmarie P. Briones
1100 Summer Street, 3rd Floor
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 622-8787; (203) 622-8798 (fax)
Email: annmarie@giclaw.com
We represent students with disabilities at IEP meetings, mediations, due process hearings and during appeals. We also provide consulting services, record reviews and strategies for matters that are not ready or appropriate for litigation.

Phillip J. Cohn, Esq.
Attorney at Law
40 Richards Avenue, 3rd Floor
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 604-6770
Email: phillip@mychildsrights.com
Web: http://www.mychildsrights.com
Law firm dedicated to protecting children and adults with disabilities in special education and criminal matters. Representation for PPTs, Mediation, Due Process, and the Courts.

Collaborative Advocacy™ Associates, L.L.C.
Director - Noreen J. O’Mahoney, C.S.W., S.D.A.
P.O. Box 575
Wilton, CT 06897-0575
(203) 221-4555; (203) 762-3748 (fax)
Email: info@collaborativeadvocacy.com
Web: www.collaborativeadvocacy.com
Comprehensive advocacy / mediation services for children with special learning needs, from birth to college age and across the spectrum from developmentally disabled to gifted and talented.

Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities (CACLD)
Beryl Kaufman
25 Van Zant St. St. 15-5
East Norwalk, CT 06855
(203) 838-5010; (203) 866-6108 (fax)
Email: cacld@optonline.net
Web: http://www.cacld.org/
A Resource Center providing a Telephone HelpLine, information and referral, bookstore, advocacy, in-depth consultations, newsletters, conferences, library, parent training and more. School psychologist on staff to review records and give direction.

Connecticut Autism Spectrum Resource Center
Stacy Hultgren
1978 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-5222; (203) 248-0222 (fax)
Email: stacy.asrc@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.ct-asrc.org
A non-profit organization that provides recources, training, services and programs throughout the state of Connecticut to benefit those with autism spectrum disorders, their family members, and the professionals who work with them.

Connecticut Birth to Three System
Linda Goodman, Part C Director
460 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106-1308
(800) 505-7000; (860) 571-7525 (fax)
Email: linda.goodman@po.state.ct.us
Web: www.birth23.org
Supports for families to meet the needs of their infant or toddler up to age three with a disability or developmental delay

Connecticut Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Haskins Laboratories
300 George Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 865-6163 Ext. 253; (203) 865-8963 (fax)
Email: gillis@haskins.yale.edu
Web: http://www.connbida.org
We are the CT branch of an international organization that concerns itself with the complex issues of dyslexia. The IDA membership consists of a variety of professionals in partnership with dyslexics and their families and all others interested in The Association’s mission.

Connecticut Coalition for Inclusive Education [CCIE]
P.O. Box 331053
West Hartford, CT 06133
(860) 953- 8335 Ext 11
Web: www.includeme.org
A statewide advocacy group for inclusion of children with disabilities in public schools.

Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities
460 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106-1308
(860) 418-6160; (860) 418-6172 (TTY)
Email: ed.preneta@po.state.ct.us
Web: www.state.ct.us/ctcdd

Connecticut Department of Education
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06145
(860) 713-6548
Web: http://www.state.ct.us/SDE/

Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC)
338 Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3089; (800) 445-2722 (In CT)
Email: cpac@cpacinc.org
Web: www.cpacinc.org

Connecticut Parent-Teacher Association
Wilbur Cross Commons Building, Suite 12
60 Connolly Parkway
Hamden, CT 06514-2519
(203) 281-6617
Email: ctpta@aol.com
Web: www.ctpta.org

Connecticut Speech-Language-Hearing Association
213 Back Lane
Newington, CT 06111-4204
(860) 666-6900
Email: CSHA.ASSOC.@snet.net
Web: www.ctspeechhearing.org

Mark R. Connell, Attorney At Law, LLC
420 East Main Street, Suite 12
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-5586
Email: markconnellattorney@comcast.net
Web: http://www.markconnellattorney.com
I help people by providing gift and estate tax strategies, planning for special needs, and asset protection.

CT FEAT - ConnecticuT Families for Effective Autism Treatment
Roseanne Shea, President
P.O. Box 370352
West Hartford, CT 06137-0352
(860) 571-3888
Email: ctfeat@ctfeat1.org
Web: http://www.ctfeat.org
A non-profit organization formed by parents and family members to provide information and support to the families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Daly Consulting
Kevin Daly
PO Box 1221
Bristol, CT 06011-1221
(860) 888-3420
Email: kevin@dalyconsulting.net
Web: http://www.dalyconsulting.net
Advocacy and special education support for parents who want to get involved in their child's education and effectively resolve disagreements with their school.

John D. Darer, 4structures.com, LLC
43 Harbor Drive Unit 309
Stamford, CT 06902
(888) 325-8640; (203) 561-6560; (203) 969-2303 (fax)
Email: structures@aol.com
Web: http://www.4structures.com
Information resource providing assistance to parents and children with disabilities involved in claims or litigation, and their attorneys.

Department of Children and Families
505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 550-6683
Email: karen.andersson@po.state.ct.us
Web: www.state.ct.us/dcf

Department of Developmental Services
460 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 418-6000
Email: ddsct.co@ct.gov
Web: http://www.ct.gov/dds
Our mission is to join with others to create the conditions under which all the people we serve experience: Presence and participation in Connecticut town life, Opportunities to develop and exercise competence, Opportunities to make choices in the pursuit of a personal future, Good relationships with family members and friends. Respect and dignity.

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
410 Capitol Avenue
P.O. Box 341431
Hartford, CT 06134
(860) 418-7000
Web: www.dmhas.state.ct.us

Developmental Disabilities Advocacy & Consulting, LLC
Wendy L. Van Kirk
160 Founder's Way
Stratford, CT 06614-1680
(203) 375-8156; (203) 381-9004 (fax); (203) 394-871
Email: ddacllc@vankirk.org
Web: www.vankirk.org
Advocacy and Consulting for children with developmental disabilities, and will assist school districts in improving their special education service delivery for the benefit of children.

Danbury Area Autism Spectrum Parent Group
c/o Lisa Marciano
211 Main St
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 870-5641
Email: lmarciano19@sbcglobal.net
Parents supporting Parents of ASD kids. We meet the second Wednesday of each month in the Walnut Hill Community Church, Bethel,CT from 7-9 PM.

Melissa M. Dumont, Parent Advocate
9 Hendee Road
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 214-2903
Email: MMDAdvocate@cox.net
Web: http://www.mmdadvocate@cox.net
Educational advocate providing services to parents on a sliding fee scale. Goal being to empower parents to advocate for thier child on their own one day.

Dyslexia and Reading Success!
Doreen Bentley
259 O'Leary Rd
Thompson, CT 06277
(860) 923-9823
Email: bdbentley@charter.net
Successful Dyslexia Testing Specialist and Orton-Gillingham-based Reading Tutor will treat your student with respect and together reading success can and will happen!

Anne I. Eason, Esq.
10 Wall Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 838-5485; (203) 853-9246 (fax)
Email: AnneEasonAtty@aol.com
Web: http://www.spedlawyers.com
Anne Eason is a special education attorney who limits her practice to inclusive education. She also trains parents and professionals about least restrictive environment for students with disabilities.

Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks
85 Jones Street
P.O. Box 198
Hebron, CT 06248-0198
(860) 228-9496; (860) 228-2091 (TTY)
Email: Markk@eastersealsofct.org
Web: www.ct.easter-seals.org

Easter Seals Connecticut
85 Jones Street
P.O. Box 100
Hebron, CT 06248-0100
(860) 228-9438; (800) 832-4409
Email: johnq@eastersealsofct.org
Web: www.ct.easter-seals.org

Stephen A. Ehrens, CPA
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
One Eliot Place, Suite 200
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 256-2162; (203) 256-9884 (fax)
Email: stephen.ehrens@nmfn.com
Web: http://www.nmfn.com/stephenehrens
When it's time to have a "Quiet Conversation" about estate planning and special needs trusts, I empower parents with the knowledge they need to make the best informed "peace of mind" decisions for their family's future.

Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut, Inc.
Patrick Danis
386 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457-3360
(860) 346-1924; (800) 899-3745; (860) 346-1928 (fax)
Email: efct@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.epilepsyct.net
The Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy, and research.

Excel Tutoring, LLC
Pauline Crisci-Goncalves
20 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-8887; (203) 270-8884 (fax)
Email: learn@exceltutoringllc.com
Web: http://www.exceltutoringllc.com
Excel Tutoring, LLC provides one-to-one academic tutoring for all ages and subjects in your home or at our learning center, located in Newtown/Sandy Hook. We also offer college and career counseling.

Families United for Children's Mental Health
Lorna Grivois
32 Norwich Avenue, Suite 102
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-6125; (860) 537-6130 (fax)
Email: email@familiesunited.org
Web: http://www.familiesunited.org
Advocacy, Support and Education for families of children with mental health issues.

Family Solutions
Melissa Willow, LCSW
114 East Ave, Suite B
Norwalk, CT 06851
(917) 642-8149
Email: mwillow7@msn.com
Provide counseling to families of children with developmental delays and disabilities. Specializing in early childhood developmental evaluation, Autsim/Pervasive Developmental Disorder, ABA therapy, behavior management, and advocacy.

FAP - Friends of Autistic People
Brita Darany
974 North Street
Greenwich CT 06831
(203) 661-8510
Email: bridaranyi@aol.com
Web: http://www.autisticadults.com
Not-for profit grass roots advocating for life span supports for ALL grown children with ASD; referrals, support group, workshops; suporting an autism focused home and planning a Farm Living & Learning Academy for children as they mature into adults.

Andrew A Feinstein, Esq.
Attorney at Law
86 Denison Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-8585; (860) 572-0592 (fax)
Email: feinsteinandrew@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://attorneyfeinstein.com
My entire practice is helping children with disabilities and their families receive an appropriate education. See my website for details.

Finding Solutions
Beryl Yudkin, M.S., NCC, LPC
387 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 641-1866
Email: byfindsol@yahoo.com
A private practice focusing on the Social Emotional, Behavioral and Developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and young children by providing consultation, parent coaching, and referrals.

John M. Flanders, Esq.
Attorney at Law
57 Washington Road
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 559-4706
Email: john@flandersgroup.net
As the father of a child in special education my practice is limited to advising, counseling, and representing families with children with disabilities in matters related to their education and civil rights.

Gerri Fleming, Advocate
10 Wall Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 853-7747; (203) 543-6500; (203) 853-9246 (fax)
Email: gerri.fleming@gmail.com
Web: http://www.ctadvocacy.com
Special Education Advocate who will provide assistance to parents in securing the educational rights for their children with special needs.

F.O.C.U.S.
Family Options Created by Understanding Special-needs
Richard J. Ricci
49 Athol Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 250-8688; (413) 693-1217; (413) 788-5888 (fax)
Email: RRicci@CreativeFinancialGroup.us
We have designed a personalized life planning guide which provides a format to communicate your desires and concerns to present and future caregivers.

FORConn (Friends of Retarded Citizens of Connecticut)
35 Robinwood Road
Trumbull, CT 06611-4923
(203) 375-1796
Email: bob.wood@snet.net
Web: www.forconn.org

Richard B. Freeman Associates, LLC
14 Twisted Oak Circle
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 459-4567; (203) 521-6026; (203) 459-0188 (fax)
Email: rbf001@earthlink.net
Advocacy for children who have behavioral issues, particularly autism, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, etc. Support encoumpasses school programs, DMR, DCF issues and other agencies.

Meg Fuller M.A., Educational Therapist
970 Farmington Ave Suite 304
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 521-6617
Email: megfuller@cox.net
Web: http://www.aetonline.org/
Individualized intervention for students of all ages with learning disabilities/learning challenges focusing on strengthening the areas of deficit through intensive, specialized, individual instruction.

Future Horizons
c/o Dr. John H. Ryan
50 Center Street
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 276-3843; (860) 621-1126 (fax)
Email: info@future-horizons.org
Web: www.future-horizons.org
Future Horizons is a center specializing in assessments, tutoring, coaching and parent advocacy for adolescents and adults with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Greater Danbury CHADD
Tel: (203) 790-8654
Email: Lorinda Arconti Lorilu725@aol.com
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd785.html

Greco & Associates
Andre V. Greco - Advocate
3 Surrey Lane
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 749-3883; (860) 883-8297
Email: info@grecoandassociates.com
Web: http://www.grecoandassociates.com
We advocate for the rights of your child! Attending PPT's, creating IEP's, and working with your school to ensure your child receives an appropriate program.

Guerra and Clark
Parents, Advocates and Attorneys providing advocacy and special education legal services. We can help you at any point in your journey through the special education system, from first diagnosis and entry, through IEP meetings, transitions and beyond.
E-mail at: ctadvocatesrc@aol.com

High Road School of Wallingford
Carol Revill
29a-33 Village Lane
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-9139; (203) 294-9782 (fax)
Email: crevill@highroadschool.com
Web: http://www.highroadschool.com
High Road School of Wallingford (Primary/Middle and High School) are state- approved non-public special education day schools (grades K-12) for students who need a more restrictive environment due to behavioral,emotional/social, or psychiatric needs.

High Road Student Learning Center
Carol Revill
29-31 Village Lane
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-9139; (203) 294-9782 (fax)
Email: crevill@highroadschool.com
Web: http://www.highroadschool.com
The High Road Student Learning Center (lower/intermediate and upper schools) are state approved non-public special education schools for students with learning, language, and social challenges for students grades K-12 and age out 18 -21 years old.

IDEA Training Center
Sally Brockett, M.S., Director
20 Washington Avenue, Suite 108
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 234-7401
Email: ideasb@cshore.com
Web: www.IdeaTrainingCenter.com
Providing Berard Auditory Integration Training (AIT) for children and adults and special education consultation services.

Dana A. Jonson, M.S.Ed., J.D.
13 Starr Lane
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 797-8881; (888) 636-1361 (fax)
Email: Dana_Jonson@comcast.net
Web: http://www.dajllc.com
Attorney focusing on the representation of children with disabilities through the special education process.

John F Kearns III
Kearns & Kearns PC
1121 New Britain Avenue West
Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-1281; (860) 233-1281; (860) 523-5774 (fax)
Email: jkearns@kearnsandkearns.com
Web: http://www.kearnsandkearns.com
Kearns & Kearns designs special needs trusts for persons with disabilities and is a member of the special needs alliance a national network of trust and public benefits lawyers.

KIDSTEPS Family and Children's Center
Marian Roy, Coordinator
51 Boston Post Rd. Unit 9
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 318-3692; (203) 318-3694 (fax)
Email: mroy@sarah-inc.org
Web: http://www.sarah-inc.org
The KIDSTEPS Family and Children's Center provides programs and services for families with children with social, emotional and physical disabilities, and typical peers.

Howard Klebanoff, Esq.
Attorney at Law
433 South Main Street Suite 102
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 313-5005; (860) 313-5010 (fax)
Email: kleblaw@snet.net
Web: www.howardklebanoff.com
A law firm dedicated to the educational rights of children, including special education, expulsion and disability law.

Helen A. Krueger
41 Flat Swamp Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-8043; (203) 426-3541 (fax)
Email: hkrueger@sbcglobal.net
I am a certified teacher offering tutoring in reading and writing for all ages including adults, advocacy, strategy instruction for ADHD, and academic counseling.

Jennifer D. Laviano, Esq.
77 Danbury Road
Suite C-6
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-4757; (203) 438-8356 (fax)
Email: lavlaw3@aol.com
Law firm focusing almost exclusively on the representation of disabled children. Representation for PPTs, Mediation, Due Process, and other litigation. Extensive experience in Connecticut.

Learning Disabilities Association of Connecticut (LDA)
Diane Willcutts, President
999 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 560-1711
Email: LDACT@LDACT.ORG
Web: http://www.ldact.org
Non-profit organization providing advocacy services to families of children with all disability types. Sliding scale fees based on income. Provides training in assessment, instruction, and special education law.

Learning House
Susan Santora, Director & Orton-Gillingham Fellow
264 Church Street
Guilford, CT 06437-2439
(203) 453-3691; (203) 453-1089 (fax)
Email: learnhse@sbcglobal.net
Educational center specializing in teaching individuals with learning disabilities. LH offers diagnostic testing, individual instruction by Orton-Gillingham trained teachers, teacher training, and education programs.

Hank S. Lerner, M. Ed, NCC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Rehabilitation Resources
674 Prospect Ave.
Hartford, CT. 06105
(860) 236-4295; (860) 523-1201 (fax)
Email: professional.counselor@comcast.net
I am a clinical mental health counselor, with specialization in working with LD/ADHD adolescents and adults.

Lighthouse Psychoeducational Services
Maureen F. Shea
867 Pequot Ave.
New London, CT 06320-4243
(860) 442-1133; (860) 286-2660
Email: Moshea867@ct.metrocast.net
Web: http://www.LighthousePsychEd.com
Psychoeducational assessments, advocacy, coaching, tutoring, consulting, age ranges 3 to 21, parent education, workshop presentations, brain-based neuropsychological approach.

Lindamood-Bell Learning Center
Natalie Gallant
1574 Post Road
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 656-0771; (203) 656-0755 (fax)
Email: ngallant@lblp.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an organization dedicated to helping students learn to their potential. Our research-driven instruction helps individuals read, spell, and comprehend language.

Literacy Advocates
Sheryl Knapp
10 Wall Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 866-4400; (203) 894-8586; (203) 853-9246 (fax)
Email: sknapp@literacyadvocates.com
Web: http://literacyadvocates.com
Literacy consulting and advocacy services for students with learning differences. Specializing in collaborating with schools to implement research-based interventions/accommodations which address individual students' needs.

LULAC Head Start Inc
375 James Street
New Haven CT 06513
(203) 777-7501
&
LULAC Head Start Inc
250 Cedar Street
New Haven CT 06519
(203) 777-4006
Email: lulacheadstart.org
Contact Person: Robin B. Stewart, Disabilities & Mental Health Coordinator
LULAC's Special Needs Component serves to identify, plan and make referrals for children with physical, learning, emotional or behavioral difficulties in a rich educational environment.

MARC Community Resources
Amy Berge
124 Washington St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 342-0700; (860) 342-1492 (fax)
Email: amy.berge@marc-cr.org
Web: http://marcweb.org
MARC is a private non profit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide support, education, and advocacy to families. We also have a Saturday respite program for children 6-12.

Dr. Jule McCombes-Tolis
Overshores Drive East
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 392-5945
Email: readingfirst@yahoo.com
Independent educational diagnostician providing comprehensive educational evaluations with an emphasis on the identification and remediation of reading disabilities, including Dyslexia.

Robert C. McCoy, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 824
Norwich CT 06360
(860) 886-9455; (860) 823-1535 (fax)
Email: robert.mccoy@snet.net

Gerry McMahon, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Six Landmark Square, Suite 400
Stamford, CT 06901
and
51 Ketcham Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877-3114
(203) 246-7273; (800) 783-1073 (fax)
Email: gerry.mcmahon@comcast.net
Attorney and parent of child with special needs. Litigating in federal and state courts since 1987. Dedicated to protecting children's educational rights.

Mental Health Association of Connecticut
20-30 Beaver Road, Suite 108
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-1970
Email: MNTLHLTH@tiac.net
Web: www.mhact.org

MetDESK®, MetLife's Division of Estate Planning
Nancy Liebermann, CFP®, CLTC
MetLife Financial Services®
6 Corporate Drive
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 513-6061; (888) 712-2310 X 6061; (203) 513-6080 (fax)
Email: nliebermann@metlife.com
Particular emphasis is placed on maintaining eligibility for most government benefits through the use of special needs or supplemental needs trusts. Nancy focuses on helping families plan for lifetime quality care for their child or dependent with special needs.

MetDESK®, MetLife's Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids
Anthony G. Recck and Kevin K. Carriere
100 Great Meadow Road, Suite 200
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 258-3810; (860) 529-8381 (fax)
Email: habarrett@metlife.com
Web: www.specialneedsplanning.metlife.com

NAMI of Connecticut, Inc.
241 Main Street, 5th Floor
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 882-0236; (800) 215-3021; (860) 882-0240 (fax)
Email: namicted@namict.org
Web: http://www.namict.org

The Natural Healing Consultant
Louise Sanchione, ND, MS, MA
20 Essex St. #4D
Hartford, CT 06114
(413) 320-9158
Email: drsanchione@earthlink.net
Web: http://naturalhealingconsultant.vpweb.com
Provides alternative, natural ways to treat emotional, behavioral and learning challenges in children and adolescents with AD/HD, Autism spectrum disorders and related conditions and diagnoses.

Neuropsychological Assessment Services, LLC
Vivian H. Koda, Ph.D.
10 Mott Avenue - Suite 4S
Norwalk, CT 06850-3320
(203) 854-5901; (203) 854-9301 (fax)
Email: vkoda@sbcglobal.net
Providing comprehensive cognitive-behavioral evaluations for children 3 years of age thorugh young adult.

New England ABA Associates LLC
24 Paulina Street APT 1
Somerville, MA 02144
Email: Jillannlarsen@gmail.com
Web: http://www.newenglandaba.com
Behavior Consultant providing services to children with Autism including behavior treatment plans, in-home therapy, functional assessment and more.

Newtown P.A.C.
Suzanne Lang
17 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-9869
Email: suzinart19@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.newtownpac.com
Newtown P.A.C. (Parents Advocation for their Children) a grass roots group that helps inform and support parents of children with LD and ADHD.

No Limitation Educational Therapy
Danielle M. Fragoso
44 May Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 632-8080; (310) 403-8371
Email: fragoso72@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.ld-help.com
Educational therapy - specializing in working with students with learning disabilities. Areas addressed: reading, writing, math, processing skills remediation, assistive technology, cognitive training, and organization.

Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association
507 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-5522
Web: http://www.nlda.org
NLDA is a non-profit corporation dedicated to research, education, and advocacy for nonverbal learning disorders.

Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
60 B Weston Street
Hartford, CT 06120-1551
(860) 297-4300; (800) 842-7303 (In CT); (860) 566-2102 (TTY)
Email: OPA.Information@po.state.ct.us
Web: www.state.ct.us/opapd/

Orton-Gillingham Reading Practitioner/Educator
Patricia Bennett-Bigham
43 Platts Hill Rd
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-8320
Email: pbennett-bigham@earthlink.net
Individual instruction (grades 1-12) by a certified Orton-Gillingham Pratitioner using the Orton-Gillingham approach for language-based (reading, spelling, writing) learning disabilities such as dyslexia.

Padres Abriendo Puertas/Parents Opening Doors
Georgina Felix
60 B Weston Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 297-4391; (860) 566-8714 (fax)
Email: parentsopeningdoor@sbcglobal.net
Latino community based organization devoted primarily to ensure human, civil, educational, educational rights of Latino children with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

Partners in Policymaking
Family Support Network
University of Connecticut
Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
MC6222 The Exchange, Suite 262
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030
(860) 679-1504
Email: mcole@nso1.uchc.edu

PATH Parent to Parent/Family Voices of CT
Carmina Cirioli & Nanfi Lubogo
P.O. Box 117
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 234-9554; (800) 399-7284; (203) 234-1876 (fax)
Email: pathp2pct@pathct.org
Web: http://www.pathct.org
Statewide Parent to Parent support and information network for families of children with special care needs. Connecting parents together who have experienced similar needs.

Piper A. Paul, Esq.
Attorney at Law
10 Wall Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 854-5342; (203) 454-9464 (fax)
Email: psquare@optoneline.net
Web: http://www.piperpaullaw.com

Pediatric Therapy Services
Cheryl Weber OTR/L
72 Northrop Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 901-4241
Email: PediatricTherapy@aol.com
OT services in the home. Birth to 21 years with variety of disabilities. NDT trained in pediatrics and baby. Evaluations, consultations and treatment available for child with autism, sensory issues, etc.

Personalized Academic Tutoring, LLC
Club Z! Tutoring & Educational Services
142 Munn Rd. Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 792-5376 Greater Danbury Area; (203) 834-7829 Wilton Area; (203) 264-4357 Southbury Home Office
Email: clubztutoring@earthlink.net
Web: www.clubztutoring.com

Susan S. Petrok, Parent Advocate
150 Wayland Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 597-8510; (203) 232-7506; (203) 597-8510 (fax)
Email: sspetrok1117@sbcglobal.net
Advocacy services for special needs children, specializing in autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety and processing disorders. Certified through CT-ASRC April 2007.

Piggy and the Moon Educational Consulting, LLC
Donna M. Volpitta, Ed.D.
98 Campbell Dr
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 461-9135
Email: ldadvocate@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.educationadvise.com
Educational Coaching services for parents of both general and special education students.

The Pilot House: Special Needs Resource Foundation
Doreen Caruso
P.O. Box 1553
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 610-3877
Email: dcaruso@thepilothouse.org
Web: http://www.thepilothouse.org
Non-profit organization that provides after-school, weekend and vacation programming for children with special needs. Family workshops and sibling playgroups available.

Kimberly A. Pisinski, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Suite 166, 35 Old Avon Village
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 324-7985
Email: kpisinski@justice.com
Representation exclusively for children and adults with disabilities. PPTs, Mediation, DP, Expulsions, DCF, DMR, court. Presentations on disability and legal issues. IEP and Transition consultations.

Pamela Pollak LLC, Law Offices & Educational Advocacy
176 Main Street
P.O.Box 401
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 895-0888
Email: pollaklaw@gmail.com
Because both my children have disabilities, I have a Masters degree in Special Education and taught for five years, and before that practiced other kinds of civil rights law for 20 years, I try hard to make my advice to families responsive, useful, understandable and economical.

Programs for Children and Youth who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Connecticut Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
1245 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-0196 (V/TTY)
Email: cdhi@po.state.ct.us
Web: www.state.ct.us/cdhi/index.htm

Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Bureau of Early Childhood Education and Social Services
Connecticut Department of Education
25 Industrial Park Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 807-2054
Email: maria.synodi@po.state.ct.us
Web: www.state.ct.us/sde

Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
CSHCN Unit
Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capital Avenue, MS #11 MAT
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
(860) 509-7833
Email: Richard.Melchreit@po.state.ct.us

Regional ADA Technical Assistance Agency
New England ADA and Accessible IT Center
Adaptive Environments Center, Inc.
374 Congress Street, Suite 301
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 695-0085 (V/TTY); (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: adaptive@adaptenv.org
Web: www.newenglandada.org

Road To Achievement LLC
Marianne Thomas
154 Indian Rock Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 966-6047
Email: mthomas929@aol.com
Provide parents with consultation regarding how best to work with individual schools and school districts. Coach students regarding "hidden curriculum of school". Offer additional services ranging from psychoeducational testing to counseling.

Ann E. Rose, Esq.
Attorney at Law
6 Nelson Lane
Newtown, CT 06470-1203
(203) 304-1332; (203) 364-1012 (fax)
Email: arose@annroseesq.com
Web: http://www.annroseesq.com
Special Education Attorney, Advocate and loving mother to 2 children with disabilities. I represent parents and students in all phases of the special education process.

Barb Schade, Tutor
840 Post Road
East Westport, CT 06880
(203) 858-2554
Email: barb@schade.us
Private academic tutoring which includes Study & Organizational Skills. Parent Advocate - Special Education Education Consultant. Over 25 years of teaching experience Masters in Curriculum with a specialty in conflict resolution and peaceable schools.

School Advocates Today
Amy Margelony
9 Crystal Ridge Drive
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 416-6311
Email: schooladvocatestoday@gmail.com
Web: http://www.schooladvocatestoday.com
Educational Advocate providing services to: help parent secure the educational rights of their special needs children, attend any and all meetings, provide educational tutoring, and respite services.

Shades of Learning LLC
Karen Kropp
17 Crescent St.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 569-7140
Email: karen@shadesoflearning.com
We provide behaviorally-based interventions for children with autism and related disorders.

David C. Shaw, Esq.
Attorney at Law
34 Jerome Ave., Suite 210
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 242-1238; (860) 242-1507 (fax)
Email: dshaw@dcshawatty.com
Web: http://www.davidshawatty.com
David Shaw focuses on special education law and personal injury cases relating to children/adults with disabilities. He will fight to achieve the best results for the client.

Shoreline Pediatric Neuropsychological Services
Shelley Pelletier, Ph.D., ABPP
954 Middlesx Tpk., Ste. A2
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-2000
Email: spns@spns.cc
Web: http://spns.cc
Neuropsychological consultation and evaluation services provided for children and young adults ages 3-21 with diverse learning needs. Board certified by ABPP in neuropsychology and school psychology.

Shoreline Physical Therapy, LLC
Joanne Moore, PT, DHSc, OCS
131 Boston Post Rd
PO Box 88
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-4497; (860) 739-7256 (fax)
Email: ShorelinePT@aol.com
Web: http://www.ShorelinePT.com
Out-patient physical therapy, aquatic therapy & occupational therapy for children from birth to 21. Friendly, caring environment. Collaboration with schools, medical providers, equipment vendors.

Southeastern Connecticut Autism Spectrum Association, Inc. (SECASA)
Preston Public Library
Attention SECASA, Inc
389 Route 2
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 917-3108
Email: Hmileski@aol.com or sallysherman@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://secasa2004.tripod.com/
SECASA, Inc is a nonprofit organization that has been created by families and professionals who are dedicated to working together .

Special Education Support Services (SESS)
Jim Hannigan
142 Munn Rd.
(Offices in Southbury and Ridgefield)
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-4357; (203) 267-5466 (fax)
Email: hannigan2002@earthlink.net
We provide parents with an in-home service involving assistance and advocacy in dealing with the IEP/PPT process. We are certified by the Learning Disabilities Assoc.

SPED*NET, Special Education Network of Wilton, Ltd
Eve Kessler, Esq.
128 Musket Ridge Road
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 761-0680; (203) 761-0695 (fax)
Email: info@spednetwilton.org
Web: http://www.spednetwilton.org
Parent education and advocacy group, presenting seminars in special needs-related topics and an on-line Web Guide to the Special Services Partnership.

Speech & Language Consultants, LLC.
Wandalarrese Daniel
258 Main Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
(866) SLC-0899; (203) 374-3100; (203) 604-0602 (fax)
Email: wanda@speechandlanguageconsultants.org
Web: http://www.speechandlanguageconsultants.org
Provide Consultation Services, Video Consultations for Home Programs, Staff Consultations to Educational Organizations, School Observations, IEP Consultation.

Courtney P. Spencer, Esq.
Attorney at Law
970 Farmington Avenue, Ste 304
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 638-9151
Email: cspenceresq@yahoo.com
I represent families who need assistance in obtaining an appropriate education for their child as well as those facing difficulties with residency and discipline issues.

Spina Bifida Association of Connecticut
Kiley J. Carlson
P.O. Box 2545
Hartford, CT 06146-2545
(800) 574-6274; (860) 832-6260 (fax)
Email: sbac@sbac.org
Web: http://www.sbac.org
Information and support for individuals living with Spina Bifida in Connecticut.

St. Vincents Special Needs Services
Trumbull Corporate Park
95 Merritt Boulevard
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 375-6400
Email: feroleto.child.dev@snet.net
Web: www.stvincentsspecialneeds.org

State Mediation System
Connecticut Department of Education
Bureau of Special Education and Pupil Services
Due Process Unit
25 Industrial Park Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 807-2017
Email: tom.badway@po.state.ct.us

Successful Potty Training
Ashley Hickey
82 Blake Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
(404) 519-0093
Email: ashley.f.hickey@gmail.com
I will potty train your child in your home. Day long or week long intensive potty training. Using effective, research-based methods. 6 years of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

SuperKids
Barbara Cooper
898 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-9150; (203) 438-4018 (fax)
Email: superkids1@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://superkids-socialskills.com
Social Skills groups and individual therapy using cognitive-behavioral and creative-arts therapy approach. School Consultation, in-services, and workbooks.

The Talcott Center for Child Development
Kelly Massucci
230 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 674-1824; (860) 674-1836 (fax)
Email: kelly@thetalcottcenter.com
Web: http://www.thetalcottcenter.com
Pediatric occupational, speech and physical therapy assessment, evaluation and treatment. Groups feature therapy, fitness, arts, academics, preschool and summer camp presented with 6:2 child-to-professional ratio.

The Time Out for Families group
Christine E. Walker
Email: ctmom05@yahoo.com
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/timeoutforfamilies
A support connection for families and professionals who have a child with special mental health needs in their lives.

Time Together, LLC
Eileen Bodington
705 North Mountain Road
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 372-4887
Email: timetogether@cox.net
Provide support and assistance to individuals with special needs.Services include: hourly respite, tutoring, recreational activities, and social skills. Assistance with activities of daily living.

Timothy Memorial School
Kathleen Krenicki
27 Creeping Hemlock Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 856-3901
Email: MrsKren@aol.com
Web: http://www.TimothyMemorialSchool.org
Timothy Memorial School is a non-profit, private school designed to provide a Catholic, academic and functional education to 10 children with developmental and learning disabilities.

Total Learning and Therapy Center
Stefanie Seanor, OTR/L
5893 Main Street
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 268-8852; (203) 268-8845 (fax)
Email: sseanor@tltc.org
Web: http://www.tltc.org
TLTC is dedicated to meeting the complex needs of children who experience learning-related vision, sensory, motor and speech/language difficulties.

Tourette Syndrome Association Inc., Connecticut Chapter
Donna Blain
915 Brickyard Rd.
Woodstock, CT 06281
(203) 912-7310
Email: ts@tsact.org
Web: http://www.tsact.org
Provides services and activities for people affected by Tourette Syndrome, including information, referral, support, recreational events, conferences and speakers.

MaryEllen H. Tunsky, BSW
Education Advocate
1055 Newgate Rd.
W. Suffield, CT 06093
(860) 668-7220
Email: metunsky@cox.net
Twenty years experience in educational advocacy.

Under The Wing Parent-to-Parent support group
Attention: Tracie
68 Danbury Road
New Milford, CT 06776
(203) 948-9915
Email: underthewing@charter.net
NLD, NLD/Gifted, Autism, Spectrum Disorders, PDD NOS, Dyslexia, ADHD, LD/Gifted. All families with special needs. We will have get togethers, have fun and provide support.

United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut
Shaw's Cove 6, Suite 101
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-3889
Email: united.cerebra.palsy@snet.net
Web: www.ucpa.org

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
(formerly University Affiliated Programs)
University of Connecticut
A.J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities
263 Farmington Avenue, MC6222
Farmington, CT 06030-6222
(860) 679-1500; (860) 679-1502 (TTY); (866) 623-1315
Email: bruder@nso1.uchc.edu
Web: http://www.uconnucedd.org/

VSA Arts of Connecticut
26 Wintonbury Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 243-9910
Email: ct@vsarts.org

A Way to Learn
Dawn Matera
175 Post Road West
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 557-0939; (203) 557-0942 (fax)
Email: dmatera@awaytolearn.net
Web: http://www.awaytolearn.net
Specialized tutoring services, social skills groups, and study skills for students with learning disabilities and on the autism spectrum.

WeCAHR (Western Connecticut Association for Human Rights)
Patricia Tomka
211 Main St
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 792-3540; (203) 794-1620 (fax)
Email: ptomka@wecahr.org
Web: http://www.wecahr.org
WeCAHR, Western Connecticut Association for Human Rights,is a non-profit organization. WeCAHR advocates for disabled children and adults who reside in the Greater Danbury area.

James C. Wing, Jr., Esq.
Attorney at Law
51 Gillett Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0640; (860) 278-7394
Email: lojcw@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.parentsatty.com
Attorney since 1982. Advocate and parent of LD child, diagnosed in 1993. Experience with eligibility, PPTs, IEPs, Due Process, discipline (including expulsions), bullying, out-of district placements.

Yale Academic Skills Clinic
Cheri Stahl, Coordinator
230 South Frontage Rd.
New Haven, CT 06520
offices in Greenwich and Guilford, CT
(203) 785-4239; (203) 785-3002 (fax)
Email: cheri.stahl@yale.edu
Web: http://www.yale.edu/eglab/yasc
An individualized, multi-disciplinary evaluation service for individuals ages 3-21 who may present with complex or unique learning profiles that impact academic achievement.

Yale Reading Center at the Yale University School of Medicine
Kenneth R. Pugh, Ph.D., Director, Gina Della Porta, M.H.S., Coordinator
135 College Street, Suite 230
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 764-6752
Email: Gina.Dellaporta@yale.edu
Web: http://www.yalereadingcenter.com
The Yale Reading Center is currently recruiting participants for several research studies of dyslexia in children. Please view the Center's website for more details.

Your Special Child Education Advocacy Services
Julie Swanson
293 Main Street
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-1806; (860) 349-1806 (fax)
Email: julieswan@comcast.net
Web: http://www.yourspecialchild.com
Dedicated to helping parents secure appropriate special education services for their children with autism spectrum disorders and all other disabilities.

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