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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.
1st
Choice Behavior Solutions, Inc. Chrystin
Bullock, MS, BCBA 203 East 10th Street Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 460-1021
Email: CBullock@1CBSolutions.com
Web: http://www.1CBSolutions.com
1CBS provides Applied Behavior Analysis services and parent training. We help
families tap into other resources that they need as well. Available for travel
anywhere. 211
First Call For Help 3217 NW 10th Terr. Suite 308 Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33309 (954) 537-0211; 211 Web: http://www.211-broward.org
Free, Confidential, 24/7/365 Crisis Helpline and Information and Referral service
for health and human resources in your area. Help for all ages and needs. 3D
Learner Mira
Halpert M. Ed. 7100 W Camino Real, Suite 215 Boca Raton, FL 33433 (866)
411-2578; (561) 361-7495; (561) 361-7497 (fax) Email: success@3dlearner.com Web:
http://www.3dlearner.com 3D Learner's
assessment and hands-on training helps smart struggling students improve their
FCAT scores, reading comprehension, attention and self-esteem. FREE On-Line Assessment. 4th
Dimension Academy Incorporated Steven C. Frantz, Ph.D. 6820 N. Florida
Avenue Tampa, FL 33604 (813) 231-2300 Email:
SFrantz@4thDimensionAcademy.com Web:
http://www.4thDimensionAcademy.com Accredited private school providing:
6th-12th grade Exceptional Student Education; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy; Full
Psycho-educational assessments measuring educational, social skills, IQ, EQ; Advocacy
services & IEP review. ABA
Therapy Michelle Decheona, M.S.W. 5975 SE Crooked Oak Ave Hobe
Sound, FL 33455 (772) 781-9952; (954) 817-8371; (954) 675-3076 (fax) Email:
behavioranalysis@aol.com Services:
Behavior Therapy for children with Autism and related disabilities, Applied Behavior
Analysis, Discrete Trial Therapy, Verbal Behavior, Behavior Shadowing, Comprehensive
Psychoeducational Evaluations. ABC
Behavior Therapy Maggie Pearl, M.S. 3275 SE Federal Hwy #205 Stuart,
FL 34997 (772) 240-8494 Email: abcbehavior@aol.com Behavior
Therapy/ Applied Behavior Analysis/ Discrete Trials for those on Autism Spectrum,
or with Learning Disabilities/ Develpomental Delays. In-Home Therapy, Program
development, behavioral/ school shadowing, assessments ABC
Interventions, Inc. Frans van Haaren, Ph.D., BCBA 8665 Glen Lakes
Blvd St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 492-0726; (727) 217-9750 (fax)
Web: www.abcinterventions.com
To assist parents and professionals in producing positive behavior change and
language acquisition in children with autism and related disabilities using the
concepts and principles of applied behavior analysis and verbal behavior. Ability
Plus Therapy, Inc Roberta Neves, MPT or Laura Joslin, Administrator 4450
W Eau Gallie Blvd, Suite 208 Melbourne, FL 32934 (321) 255-6627 Email:
abilitytherapy@aol.com Web: http://www.abilityplustherapy.com
We offer intensive pediatric physical therapy (45-60 hours) through use of
TheraSuit. We also provide outpatient traditional physical and occupational therapies.
Academic
Center of Tampa Elizabeth Counts 13018 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa,
FL 33618 (813) 968-8787; (813) 792-0912 (fax) Email: ecountss@aol.com
Web: www.tutoringnow.com Offering
one-on-one tutoring to students K-Adult, Academic Center is the premier private
learning center for students. Free diagnostic assessment. Certified teachers. Academic
Consulting and Educational Services Jacquelyn Cirone P.O. Box 127 Cander,
FL 32111 (352) 687-4572 Email: acescirone@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.acestutoring.com
One-to-one in-home tutoring program for K-12 students. Compassionate and competent
educators will assist students to reach their fullest potential. Academic
Consulting and Tutoring Dorothy Noonan 1204 N. Harbor City Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32935 (321) 960-8109 Email:
tutor@thetutoradvantage.com Web:
http://www.thetutoradvantage.com We provide tutoring services for students
with special needs. We specialize in reading improvement, working with students
with dyslexia, ADD, and other learning difficulties. ACES
Tutoring Patti Coveny 1100 Surf Rd #211 Singer Island, FL 33404
(561) 504-6051 Email: pjcoveny@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.ACESPalmBeach.com
ACES Tutoring provides one-on-one tutoring in your home. All subjects and test
prep grades K-12. Services for students with special needs also available. ACHIEVE
Cynthia Atkinson 1270 Covered Bridge Road Palm City, FL 34990 (772)
284-1957 Email: cyn340@yahoo.com Florida
Certified Teachers which provide in-home tutoring specializing in learning disabilities
utilizing Lindamood-Bell and Wilson programs. Advanced
Pediatric Systems Mary Alexander 3066 Jog Road Greenacres, FL
33467 (561) 357-5883; (561) 357-5884 (fax) Web:
www.advancedpediatricsystems.net We use and interdisciplinary approach
to providing the highest quality therapy services for children with sensory dysfunctions,
fine and gross motor in coordination, neurological complications, and more. Advocate
Ed Slavin Post Office Box 3084 St. Augustine, FL 32085-3084 (904)
471-7023; (904) 471-7323; (904)471-9918 (fax) Email: EASlavin@aol.com
Zealous lay advocacy/diplomacy for concerned parents of special needs children,
who won't take "no" for an answer. Long experience holding governments
accountable. All
Children's Hospital Roy Adams 801 6th Street S. St. Petersburg,
FL 33701 (727) 767-4456 Email: adamsr@allkids.org
Web: http://www.allkids.org All Childrens
Hospital is the only specialty licensed childrens hospital on Floridas
west coast. Alpha
Allied Home Care, Inc. 5725 Corp Way, Suite 203 West Palm Beach, FL
33407 (561) 712-0711; (561) 712-0716 (fax) Email: AAHCare@netscape.net
Providing Non-Residential, Residential Habilitation, Respite, Companion, Sitter,
PCA, Escort, etc. for mentally challenged/developmentally disabled. Accepts Medwaiver,
Insurance, and Self-pay. American
Association of Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapy 4450 W Eau Gallie Blvd,
Suite 208 Melbourne, FL 32934 (321) 255-6627 Email: aa1ppt@aol.com
Web: http://www.aaippt.org AAIPPT
is a non-profit organization devoted to providing a source of information and
research for parents of disabled children who are searching for the most innovative
pediatric physical therapy treatments. Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Accessible IT Resource Center Southeast
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) 490 Tenth Street
Atlanta, GA 30318 (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY) Email: sedbtacproject@law.syr.edu
Web: http://www.sedbtac.org/ ARC
Broward Blanca Onetto 10250 NW 53rd Street Sunrise, FL 33351 (954)
746-9400; (954) 746-5357 (fax) Email: bonetto@arcbroward.com
Web: http://www.arcbroward.com We
provide transition services to ESE students ages 14-21 to ensure that they have
a smooth transition from school to adulthood. The
ARC of Martin County Adam Miller 2001 S. Kanner Hwy Stuart Fl,
34994 (772) 283-2525 Web: www.arcmc.org
The ARC of Martin County is a local non profit that provides supports and
services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, including respite,
personal care assistance, and advocacy. Assistive
Technology Educational Network of Florida (ATEN) 1207 Mellonville Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771 (800) 558-6500 (Florida only); (407) 688-2201; (407) 688-4593
(fax) Web: http://www.aten.scps.k12.fl.us/ Associates
in Behavioral Counseling Traci Joy Seidman, Ph.D. 7800 West Oakland
Park Blvd, Suite 102 Sunrise, FL 33351 (954) 742-8400 Email: tseidman@abcpsych.com Web:
http://abcpsych.com Psycho-educational evaluations
for learning disabilities/ADHD/gifted. Alternative treatments for ADHD. Parenting
skills, behavior management. Counseling & psychotherapy for children, adolescents,
adults and families. Association
for Retarded Citizens/Florida 411 E. College Avenue Tallahassee,
FL 32301 (850) 921-0460 Email: arcfl@supernet.net
Web: http://www.arcflorida.org/ Atlantic
Inclusive Academy David Borst/Danielle Langlois 460 Sail Lane
Merritt Island, FL 32953 (321) 455-2212; (321) 454-4562 (fax) Email: AiA-Langlois@cfl.rr.com
Web: http://AtlanticInclusiveAcademy.com
Were an accredited, not-for-profit, private school servicing children 1st through
12th grade. We specialize in working with many learning styles, abilities, and
challenges. Attachment
Services of Central Florida, Inc. Teresa Guerard 427 CenterPointe
Circle Suite 1878 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 260-0031; (407) 260-0091
(fax) Email: TGGreat@aol.com Web:
http://Attachmentservices.com
We provide Support, Education, Training, and Therapeutic Interventions to those
impacted by attachment issues. We have a Parent Support Group called "Heart
Attach" that meets on the first Friday of each month at 7:00 pm Autism
Early Intervention Clinics Frans van Haaren, Ph.D., BCBA 8950 Dr.
ML King Jr. Street North, Suite 170 St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 576-7600
Email: info@autismclinics.com
Web: http://www.autismclinics.com Autism
Intervention Professionals Michelle Liebowitz, Ms. Ed. Special Education
Jensen Beach, FL (203) 918-0873 Email: liebowitz@adelphia.net
One-on-one tutoring and parent training using Applied Behavior Analysis, Play
Therapy, Sensory Integration and other techniques to assist children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders, brain-based disorders or related disabilities, impacting language
and social development. Autism
Society of Florida PO Box 970646 Coconut Creek, FL 33097 (954)
349-2820; (954) 571-2136 (fax) Email: rt66ellen@hotmail.com
Web: www.autismfl.com Autism
Society of Greater Orlando 4743 Hearthside Drive Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 855-0235; (407) 855-0235 (fax) Email: DLorman@asgo.org
Web: http://www.asgo.org ASGO is a
501(c)(3) not for profit organization that serves families of children and adults
with autism through awareness activities, social events, parent support group
meetings, etc.
Autism
Spectrum Assessment Clinic (ASAC)
University of Miami
Flipse Building
5665 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33146-0726
(305) 284-4265 ext 0
Email: mhale@psy.miami.edu
Web: http://www.psy.miami.edu/asac/
ASAC provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for children and
adults suspected of having autism and other pervasive developmental
disorders.
James
M. Baron, Esq., M.Ed.
Attorney at Law
9 Spring Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 209-1166; (781) 795-1591 (fax)
Email: jbaron@lawbaron.com
Web: http://www.lawbaron.com
Legal advice, guidance, representation regarding IEP's, 504's, TEAM
meetings, mediations, hearings. Special Needs Estate Planning. J.D.,
M.Ed., personal and professional experience as education advocate
/ attorney.
Jeff
M. Bauman, Psy.D., and Associates 2237 N. Commerce Parkway Suite 3 Weston,
FL 33326 (954) 659-0059; (954) 659-0059 Email: drjeffb@dslx.net
Web: http://www.westonchildpsychologist.com
Premium specialized psychological, coaching, and tutoring experiences for
children, teens and families. Neuropsychological assessment. Consultation. Parenting
groups. Parent Coaching. B-FOCASD
(Brevard Families of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders) Cari Wheat,
Founder 743 Conestee Dr. W. Melbourne, FL 32904 (321) 727-1028
Email: cari@bfocasd.com Web: www.bfocasd.com
B-FOCASD is a support group for families and educators of children with Autistic
Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Integration Disorder or similar conditions. Behavior
Therapy Maggie Pearl, M.S. 3275 SE Federal Hwy #205 Stuart, FL
34997 (772) 287-4563; (954) 701-3780 Email: abcbehavior@aol.com
Behavior Therapy/ Applied Behavior Analysis/ Discrete Trials for those on Autism
Spectrum, learning disabilities/ develpomental delays. In-Home Therapy, Program
development, behavioral shadowing, assessments
Behavioral
Consulting of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Kelley Gardner, MA BCBA
3102 West Waters Avenue, Suite 102A
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 930-0210
Email: behavioralconsulting@hotmail.com
Web: http://behavioralconsultingoftampabay.com
Behavioral Consulting provides consulting and therapy services for
children with special needs, including autism, as well as typical
children who exhibit problem behavior.
Beyond
the Spectrum, Inc.
Catherine Peabody
5218 Paylor Lane
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 907-3443
Email: beyondthespectrum@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.beyondthespectum.org
Beyond the Spectrum, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to
providing comprehensive, individualized Applied Behavioral Analysis
therapeutic services of the highest quality to individuals with disabilities.
Beyond
Speech Therapy Learning Michaelanne Roberts P.O. Box 812127 Boca
Raton, FL 33481 (561) 395-1911 Email: ma@bstlearning.com
Web: http://www.bstlearning.com Beyond
Speech Therapy Learning helps children Pre K - 4th grade with pre-reading, language,
and articulation skills. Bilingual
Speech-Language Pathology Center, Inc. Alain Lopez M.S., CCC-SLP 3049
Cleveland Ave, Suite 275 Ft Myers, FL 33901 (239) 479-5093; (239) 479-5094
(fax) Email: info@bilingualspeechcenter.com Web:
http://www.bilingualspeechcenter.com Speech-language
evaluations and treatment in English and Spanish. BodyMed
Wellness Center Luciana C Leo Offices of Willow Grove 7450 Griffin
Rd - Suite 250 Davie, FL 33314 (954) 584-3198; (954) 584-3114 (fax)
Email: bodymed@comcast.net Provides
integrated holistic healthcare for adults and children We specialized in biomedical
treatments to treat autism. We have two trained practitioners on site. We do lab
testing, allergy testing, hyperbaric chambers, dieting, nutritional supplementation,
antifungals, chelation, etc. Brain
Injury Association of Florida (BIAF) North Broward Medical Center
201 E. Sample Road Pompano Beach, FL 33064 (954) 786-2400; (800) 992-3442
(in FL) Email: info@biaf.org Web: http://www.biaf.org/
Brain Works
(Certified Fast ForWord Provider) 114 S. Oregon Avenue Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 210-0307 Email: info@brainworksfl.com
Web: http://www.brainworksfl.com
BRAIN WORKS provides the Fast ForWord family of computer-based products,
helping children / teenagers to make 1-2 year gains in critical language and reading
skills in just 4-8 weeks. Mary
Braunagel, M.Ed. Mary Pellegrino & Associates 3215 Capital Medical
Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 284-9480 Email: marybraunagel@comcast.net Bridging
the Gap for ESC Students Lorraine Wittemann 54 Banburry Lane Palm
Coast, FL 32137 (386) 446-1676; (386) 503-6438 Email: Lorim53@msn.com
A committee I set up under the Guidance of our Superintendent of Schools in Flagler
County, Florida to help bridge the gaps in special education. Broward
Children’s Center, Inc. Marjorie Evans 200 SE 19th Avenue Pompano
Beach, FL 33060 (954) 943-7638; (954) 580-0351 (fax) Email:
margee@browardchildrenscenter.org Web:
www.browardchildrenscenter.org Private, non-profit organization providing
a continuum of services for children, adolescents and young adults with special
health care needs and their families. Butterfly
Effects, LLC Charlotte Fudge, MSN, BCABA 2708 NE 14th Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33062 (954) 603-7885; (954) 342-0273 (fax) Email: info@ButterflyEffects.com
Web: http://www.ButterflyEffects.com
Butterfly Effects Behavior Programs; Miami/Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County. Cadenza
Music Therapy, Inc. Michelle Reitman 210 S. Federal Hwy, #400-A Hollywood,
FL 33020 (954) 925-3191; (954) 925-3193 (fax) Email: cadenzamtx@aol.com Web:
http://www.CadenzaMusicTherapy.com Providing
comprehensive psychological and creative arts therapy services including individual,
family, and group therapies, psychological testing, consultation, behavior modification.
Specializing in autism spectrum disorders CARD
- Center for Autism and Related Disabilities - Listings below Information,
education, technical assistance and direct services are provided to eligible individuals
on the autism spectrum, their families, and professionals who work with them.
CARD
- Coral Gables UM-NSU Center for Autism & Related Disabilities
Dr. Michael Alessandri 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd. PO Box 248768 Coral
Gables, FL 33124-0725 (305) 284-6563; (800) 9-AUTISM; (305) 284-6555 (fax)
Email: malessandri@miami.edu Web:
http://www.umcard.org University-based
outreach and support program serving families,professionals, and agencies in Miami-Dade,
Broward, and Monroe Counties. CARD
- Gainesville University of Florida P.O. Box 100234 Gainesville,
FL 32610-0234 (352) 846-2761; (800) 754-5891 Web: http://www.card.ufl.edu CARD
- Jacksonville University of Florida at Jacksonville 6026 San
Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 306-0002; (904) 396-4718 (fax)
Web: http://www.card.ufl.edu CARD
- Orlando University of Central Florida 12001 Science Drive, Suite
145 Orlando, FL 32826 (407) 737-2566; In Florida (888) 558-1908 Web:
http://www.ucf-card.org CARD
- Tallahassee Florida State University 625-B North Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 644-4367; (800) 769-7926; (850) 644-3644 (fax)
Email: renglish@mailer.fsu.edu
Web: http://autism.fsu.edu CARD
- Tampa University of South Florida Louis de la Parte Mental Health
Institute Department of Child & Family Studies 13301 Bruce B. Downs
Blvd. MHC 2113-A Tampa, FL 33612-3899 (813) 974-2532; In Florida (800)
333-4530; (813) 974-6115 (fax) Web: http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu
Celebrating
Abilities Inc Jacqui Hawkins 4309 SW 19th Avenue Cape Coral, FL
33914 (239) 471-7334; (631) 275-4292 Email: Jacqui7315@celebratingability.com
Web: http://www.celebratingability.com
We are a private, online support/resource group whose mission is to promote the
unique contributions of children and young adults with developmental disabilities.
Celebrity
Style Homemaker & Companion Services
1325 16th Street S
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 278-6645; (727) 368-8329 (fax)
Email: sodgirl6763@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.homemakercompanionservices.com
Respite, homemaker, sitter, PCA, companion in home supports, chore.
We accept med waiver provider, private pay, sliding scale fee, some
long term care insurances.
Center
for Autism Resources and Education (CARE)
Dr. Kirstina Ordetx
6215 Lorraine Road
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 758-4529
Email: kordetx@earthlink.net
Web: http://www.careautism.net
Providing support, education, and resources for families facing autism.
CARE offers a full Diagnostic Evaluation Center for children at-risk
for autism, a lending library, and many grant-funded programs.
Center
for Child Development
Joseph J. Keeley MD
615 East Princeton, Suite 401
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 898-6005; (407) 898-7722 (fax)
Email: JosephKee@gmail.com
NeuroDevelopmental Pediatric Practice
Center
for Health, Learning & Achievement Alicia N. Braccia MA,CAS,LSP #SS710
Administrator 1525 South Alafaya Trail Suite 101 Orlando, FL 32828 (407)
382-5551; (407) 718-4430; (407)382-5637 (fax) Email: abraccia@learningandachievement.com
Web: http://www.learningandachievement.com
We are a multi-disciplinary organization with services in the areas of psychology,
speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, educational remediation and
advocacy and developmental optometry. Center
for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc 720 N Denning Dr Winter
Park, FL 32789 (407) 623-1070; (407) 623-1185 (TDD); (407) 623-1390 Web:
www.cilorlando.org We provide sign
language classes for parents of deaf children. Our Students with Disabilities
Program provides assistive technology and transition services for students in
Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. Center
for Individual Learning & Achievement Cila Nudelman, Psy.D. 20801
Biscayne Blvd. Suite 403 Aventura, FL 33180 (305) 931-1911; (305) 931-0124
(fax) Provides assistance for students facing academic challenges. Services
aimed at identifying and remediating academic weaknesses. Services include: Neuro-Developmental
Screenings, Neuropsychological/Educational Evaluations, and Individual Instruction/Remediation.
Central
Florida Autism Institute, Inc. Andrea Holladay, M.A., BCBA PO Box
2292 Lakleand, FL 33806 (863) 680-1396 Web: http://www.cfaii.org
Information and support network to families and professionals. Now providing Applied
Behvaior Analysis (ABA) services, monthly parenttrainings, and summer camp opportunties. Central
Florida Parent Center Eileen Gilley 1021 Delaware Ave. Palm Harbor,
FL 34683 (888) 612-9273; (727) 789-2400; (727) 789-2454 (fax) Email: anna@CFLparents.org
Web: http://www.cflparents.org Our
mission is to provide parents of children and young adults with all disabilities
and special needs (ages 0-26) in central and northeast Florida with accurate information,
interactive training, quality assistance, and empathetic support.
CHADD
- Children and Adults with AD/HD
8181 Professional Place, Suite 150
Landover, MD 20785
(800) 233-4050; (301) 306-7070; (301) 306-7090 (fax)
Email: info@chadd.org
Web: http://www.chadd.org
CHADD works to improve the lives of individuals affected by AD/HD
through collaborative leadership, advocacy, research, education and
support. For parents, adults, educators, and professionals.
Chapman
& Associates Therapy Solutions, LLC
Ashley Chapman
561 E Mitchell Hammock Rd, #400
Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 810-2225; (407) 971-9698 (fax)
Email: info@chapmantherapy.com
Web: http://www.chapmantherapy.com
Providing pediatric speech, occupational and physical therapy services.
We accept Medicaid, private insurance and have flexible payment options
for self pay clients.
CHEM
- Children's Health & Educational Management Inc.
Dianee Chang-Rivera 7800 SW Red Road, Suite #126 South Miami FL, 33143
(305)-665-4999; (305) 665-0332 (fax) E-mail: Edtheraphy@aol.com
Early Intervention & Education Development Services Clinical educational,
art, music therapy and tutorial services for children with developmental disabilities,
autism/PDD, ADHD, Down's syndrome, etc. in Miami-Dade County. Children's
Center For Therapy and Learning, Inc Dana Almond, Director 2124
NE 123rd Street, Suite 204 North Miami, FL 33181 (305) 895-0444; (305)
895-0490 (fax) Email: danaa@bellsouth.net
Offering, speech, occupational and physical therapy for children as well as tutoring,
and behavior intervention. Fast Forward and Interactive Metronome Providers. Autism
specialist on staff. Children's
Home Society Marty Clark 3027 San Diego Road Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 493-7798; (904) 493-7749; (904) 348-2818 (fax) Email: marty.clark@chsfl.org
ADHD Parent Support Group Every Wednesday at 5:30 - 8:00 Nemours Children's
Clinic Jacksonville, FL. This is a weekly Parent Support Group to help family
members get information, education and support on ADHD. Children's
Home Society of Florida Emerald Coast Division 700 W. 23rd St. Suite
100 Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 747-5411 Email: lisa.powell@chsfl.org
Web: www.chsfl.org Children's
Psychology Associates 2771 Executive Park Drive, Suite 6 Weston, FL
33331 (954) 745-1112; (866) 290-6468 Web: www.childpsych.org
A premier Multi-Specialty Pediatric Developmental-Behavioral Center with offices
in Weston and Palm Beach, Fl. We provide CBAM (a form of Discrete Trial Therapy),
Verbal Behavior, Developmental Pediatrics, Clinical Psychology, Rehabilitative
Services (speech and occupational therapy), Home-Based Therapy and Educational
Therapy/Advocacy. Children's
Resource Center of South Florida c/o Family Care Medical Center 11327
Okeechobee Blvd. Suite 2 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561) 795-4565
CITE, Inc. - Center for Independence, Technology & Education 215
E. New Hampshire St. Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 898-2482
Clinical Psychology Associates of North Central Florida, P.A.
Ernest J. Bordini, Ph.D., Executive Director 2121 NW 40th Terrace, Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 336-2888 Email: info@cpancf.com
Web: CPANCF.COM PEDIATRICNEUROPSYCHOLOGY.COM
and FORENSICNEUROPSYCHOLOGY.COM
Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment services for ADHD, LD, neurodevelopmental
disorders and acquired brain disorders and injuries. Club
Z! In Home Tutoring Services, Inc. Michelle Liebowitz, MS. Ed. 2734
SW Newberry Court Palm City, FL 34990 (772) 219-9088 Email:
mliebowitz@clubztutoring.com Web: www.clubztutoring.com
Certified teachers and degreed professionals provide convenient, affordable, in-home,
one-on-one tutoring services. No long-term contracts required. Fully licensed
and insured. Club
Z! In-Home Tutoring Peter Baum Tampa, FL 33634 (813) 964-0054
Email: petegib@earthlink.net Tutoring
in the student's home with flexible scheduling and no long-term contract. Tutors
are qualified and experienced. Very reasonable rates. All ages, subjects.
College
Living Experience
6555 Nova Drive, Ste 300,
Davie, FL 33317
(800) 486-5058; (954) 370-1895 (fax)
Email: sroth@esa-education.com
Web: http://www.cleinc.net
College Living Experience is a post-secondary academic program that
provides intensive assistance with academic, independent living and
social skills to college students with special needs as they transition
to become independent responsible adults.
Communication
Action
Margaret Hein-Fernandez
4800 NW 6th Street
Miami, FL 33126
(786) 239-6234
Email: communicationaction@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.communicationaction.com
Advocate for children with special needs providing in home computer
software demos and technology recommendations for your child to enhance
and accelerate their learning potential.
Communication
Matters of South Florida, Inc. Pamela Zomerfeld M.S. CCC-SLP 16610
SW 77 Ct Miami, FL 33157 (305) 238-0810 Email: communimatters@aol.com
Web: http://communicationmatterssfl.com
Specializing in Pragmatic Language and Social Skills Training Groups. Comprehensive
Music Therapy Services Vicki L. Gross, Mt - BC 2809 Silver Palm Dr.
Edgewater, FL. 32141 (386) 547-7159; (386) 427-9081 Email: grossrvaj1@msn.com
Web: http://www.comprehensivemusictherapy.com/
Serving the East Central Florida area, music therapy intervention programs are
specifically designed for children, adults, and elderly people to result in positive
outcome. Cook
Children's Medical Center-Rehab Services 801 7th Avenue Fort Worth,
TX 76104 (682) 885-4063; (682) 885-4068; (682) 885-1878 (fax) Email: beckyc@cookchildrens.org
Web: http://www.cookchildrens.org
Pediatrics Only Audiology Speech-Language Therapy Auditory-Verbal Therapy
Aural Rehabilitation Pediatric Hearing Aid dispensing Physical Therapy Occupational
Therapy Orthopedic/sports rehabilitation Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab
Cleft Palate Team Cochlear Implant Rehab Sensory-Motor Therapy
Counseling
Practice of Keri Nola, MA, CCR
2006 Town Plaza Court
Winter Springs, FL 32708
(407) 242-9400; (407) 696-7008 (fax)
Email: kerinola@pathtogrowth.com
Web: http://www.pathtogrowth.com
Counseling and Psychotherapy Services provided for children (ages
5 and up), adolescents and adults. Individual, couples, family, and
group counseling services available.
Krista
Cournoyer, Ph.D.
PO Box 21375
Bradenton, FL 34204-1375
(941) 961-8378; (941) 718-4852 (fax)
Email: drcournoyer@aol.com
Web: http://www.drcournoyer.com
Licensed Psychologist providing special education record review feedback
to parents, school consultation services, and independent evaluations,
advocating for children to have all educational needs met.
Cheryl Cox
Patient Advocate/Community Liaison
Children's Medical Services
13101 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, Florida 33612
(813) 396-9721
Email: Cheryl_Cox@doh.state.fl.us
The Cushman
School/ The Laura Cushman Academy Linda Johnson 592 NE 60 St Miami,
Fl 33137 (305) 756-8189; (305) 757-2886 Email: ljohnson@cushmanschool.org
Web: www.cushmanschool.org School
program for students with language/learning disabilities. The program is multidisciplinary
(speech, OT, sensory integration) and provides carefully sequenced multi-sensory
language based instruction. Josie
Davenport, LMT LCSW MA3599 SW5130 Florida School of Massage 6421 SW
13th Street Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 376-9485; (352) 514-5076; (352)
373-3950 (fax) Email: josiedav@mac.com
Web: http://www.josiedavenport.com
Feldenkrais® & Anat Baniel Method for Children, lessons for Children
with cerebral palsy or other disabilities; A gentle hands-on method advocated
by Dr. Andrew Weil.
Deaf
Service Center of Southwest Florida, Inc.
1860 Boy Scout Drive B208
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 461-0334; (239) 461-0438 (TTY & VP); (239) 461-0434 (fax)
Email: info@dsc.us
Web: http://www.dsc.us
The DSC provides a variety of services, such as sign language classes,
outreach presentations, interpretation services, support for families
with deaf children, and a telephone equipment loan program.
Dept
of Children's Services In Home Respite Program
Hillsborough County
3110 Clay Mangum Lane
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 264-3807 x122; (813) 264-3807
Web: http://www.hillsborough.org/childrensservices
Provides 20 hours per month of respite care to children with Autism,
Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Prader Willi Syndrome, Intellectual
Deficiency, and Severe Developmental Delays.
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Dr. Aronson-Ramos
5350 West Hillsboro Blvd 3207 #207
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(561) 901-3965
Email: alfjar@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.draronsonramos.com
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric practice specializing in the
diagnosis, treatment planning, and direct services to children and
adolescents with a variety of developmental, behavioral, and psychological
issues impacting their functioning.
Dimensions:
Achievements In Therapy
20704 West Dixie Highway
Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 933-5887, (305) 933-8991 (fax)
Email: dimensions@bellsouth.net
Web: www.dimensionstherapy.com
Disabilities Advocate/Consultant/Trainer
Leslie Travis
2903 33rd Ave. West
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 201-9352
Email: IdeaSpecialist@gmail.com
Providing assistance to parents of students with disabilities through
education and hands on advisement, as well as Teacher/Service Provider
training on IDEA provisions and implementation.
Dream
Oaks Camp
2620 Manatee Avenue West, Suite D
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 748-8809
Email: info@foundationfordreams.org
Web: http://www.foundationfordreams.org
Dream Oaks Camp offers an inclusive, barrier-free weekend residential,
summer day and residential camp for children with physical and mental
disabilities.
The Dream Society
Tricia Riccardi
2659 East Gulf to Lake Highway, PMB#108
Inverness, FL 34453
(352) 400-4967
Email: info@thedreamsociety.org
Web: http://www.thedreamsociety.org
The Dream Society assists people with physical challenges in their
quest for independence.
Dreams
Are Free School at Bishop Nevins Academy
4380 Fruitville Road
Sarsota, FL 34232
(941) 366-4010; (941) 366-3819 (fax)
Email: sdownes@dreamsarefree.org
Web: http://www.dreamsarefree.org
A faith-friendly Catholic school for students with special learning
needs. Small classes, speech, language and OT services provided. We
are a McKay scholarship program.
DS
Advocate
Nancy Harris
1270 SW 28th Terr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-4165; (954) 495-4615 (fax)
Email: nancy.harris@dsadvocate.com
Web: http://www.dsadvocate.com
DS Advocate's mission is to help parents know they are equal partners
during their child's Individual Education Plan meetings and to conduct
themselves in a professional manner during those sometimes intimidating
IEP meetings.
Tashawna K. Duncan, Ph.D.
3633 Cortez Road West, Ste A4
Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 751-7545; (941) 755-2514 (fax)
Email: drduncan@psychforkids.com
Web: www.psychforkids.com
Licensed psychologist, licensed school psychologist, and certified
special education teacher. Psychological, neuropsychological, and
psychoeducational evaluations, counseling and behavioral services
for children and adolescents. Most insurance accepted.
Dyslexia & Special Needs Solutions, Inc.
Lorraine Fischer
10242 SW 25th Place
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 281-7171; (352) 332-8003 (fax)
Email: lorrainecfc@aol.com
A licensed mental health counselor providing tutoring and testing
for dsylexic individuals. Certified Barton Tutor (an Orton-Gillingham
based program) Certified Dylexia Testing Specialist.
Easter
Seals Camp Challenge
31600 Camp Challenge Rd
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 383-4711; (352) 383-0744 (fax)
Web: http://fl.easterseals.com/
A residential camp for children and adults with physical and cognitive
disabilities serving the entire state of Florida. Camp Challenge also
offers a once a month respite camp throughout the year.
Easter
Seals Florida
1040 Woodcock Road, Suite 215
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 896-7881
Web: http://fl.easterseals.com/
Eden Florida, Division of Eden Family of Services
Armando V. Galella, Director
24860 Burnt Pine Drive, Bldg.6, Ste.3
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
(239) 992-4680; (239) 992-4952 (fax)
Email: Taire.malloy@edenservices.org
Web: http://www.edenservices.org
Eden's mission is to improve the lives of children & adults with
autism and their families by providing a range of community-based
services to meet specific needs through the lifespan.
Educational
Consultation Service
Elizabeth Gordon, MA
4700 Millenia Blvd., Ste 175
Orlando, FL.
(407) 363-6996
Email: egordon@therightschool.net
Web: http://www.therightschool.net
Matching students with LD, AD/HD, emotional or behavioral problems
to the best educational placement throughout the country. Summer opportunities
as well.
Education
Recovery, Inc.
Deborah L. Kern, MSW
44 Magnolia Avenue
Shalimar, Florida 32579
(850) 651-2617
Email: scottndebbiekern@cox.net
Advocacy assistance for parents of special needs students in the Florida
Panhandle, including Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties.
Educational
Solutions
Mykel Mangrum Billups
17305 SW 89 CT
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 962-2558
Email: mykelmangrum@hotmail.com
Educational Solutions offers tutoring, advocacy, psychological testing
services, IEP and staffing guidance for parents, counseling, ABA therapy,
and individualized services devoted to assisting families through
the special education process.
Einstein Montessori Academy
Zach Osbrach
5650 Highway 520
Cocoa, FL 32926
(321) 631-9876; (321) 631-8009 (fax)
Email: larsenb@ems-cocoa.com
Web: http://www.ems-cocoa.com
School servicing students with language based reading difficulties
(Dyslexia). The cornerstone of our reading curriculum is the Lindamood-Bell
Phonemic Sequencing program.
Gary
M. Eisenberg, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
950 Glades Road Suite 1A
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 392-1414
Email: GME43@aol.com
Florida License # PY0002170; Child Psychologist with an expertise
and experience in Psychoeducational and Psychological Testing including
LD, ADHD, AS, Autism. Psychotherapy and Advocacy services provided
also.
Epilepsy
Program
Florida Department of Health, HSFCD
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-18
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1744
(850) 245-4330
Email: Susan_Ladd@doh.state.fl.us
Web: www.doh.state.fl.us/
Epilepsy
Services of Southwest Florida
1900 Main Street, Suite 212
Sarasota, FL 34236-8545
(941) 953-5988
Email: epilepsy@gte.net
Eustis Speech & Language Center
Cathy P. Hale
17521 Hwy 441, Suite 6
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-1944
Email: baseball2509@comcast.net
We provide speech & language evaluations and intervention for
most ages. Articulation, language, reading disorders are a few.
Extra
Special Kids, Inc.
JoAnne Chalom,Ed.S.
2141 North University Drive, Suite 275
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(954) 261-9226; (954) 340-4966 (fax)
Email: info@extraspecialkids.com
Web: www.extraspecialkids.com
Extra Special Kids, Inc. is an independent educational consulting
firm providing educational consulting and parent training services
to families and the educational community.
Families
Exploring Down Syndrome (FEDS) of Brevard
Theresa Mitchell
425 Brevard Ave.
Cocoa Village, FL 32922
(321) 480-4796; (321) 504-6337 (fax)
Email: BrevardBuddyWalk@aol.com
Web: http://www.FEDSofBrevard.org
Local family support group for parents of children and adults with
DS. We provide new parent support as well as organize an annual Buddy
Walk.
Family
Learning Solutions, LLC
Donna Hale Grosser, MS, LMHC
301 3rd St. NW Suite 201
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 293-1744; (863) 297-7087 (fax)
Email: fmlysolutions@earthlink.net
Web: http://www.familylearningsolutions.com
Counseling, Tutoring, Educational Assessments and Consultation, Behavior
programs and Parenting assistance for children specializing in ADHD,
LD, Autism, Behavior problems, Developmental Delays, Early Intervention.
Family
Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc.
Tara Bremer
2735 Whitney Rd
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 523-1130; (800) 825-5736; (727) 523-8687 (fax)
Email: fnd@fndfl.org
Web: http://www.fndfl.org
FND provides assistance, support, resources, referrals, and information
on many topics, including: Advocacy, Education, Employment, Future
Planning, Independent Living, Involving Fathers, Parent Involvement,
and Transition.
FDLRS
HEARTLAND
Shirley Sprouse
25 East Hickpoochee Ave
LaBelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4565; (863) 517-0148; (863) 674-4657 (fax)
Email: sprouses@hendry.k12.fl.us
Working as a Parent Specialist I meet with parents on a monthly basis
facilitating educational and information workshops in Hendry and Glades
counties.
FIT
FOR KIDS
1868 NE 164th st
NMB, Fl. 33162
(305) 949-7665; (305)-949-7663 (fax)
Email: fitforkids@bellsouth.net
Web: www.fitforkids.net
We provide speech, occupational, and physical therapy services
to children. Of all ages in clinic, home, and school based settings.
Specialized in Sensory Integration.
Florida
Families of Children with Visual Impairment (FFCVI)
Sue Townsend, President
P.O. Box 7086
Lakeland, FL 33807-7086
(386) 677-7760; (386) 677-0726 (fax)
Email: ffcvi@mailvision.net
Web: www.ffcvi.org
FFCVI facilitates interaction among families with blind and visually
impaired children so that they may acquire information, support, and
confidence to meet their children's unique needs.
Florida
Institute for Family Involvement (FIFI)
3927 Spring Creek Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 421-2933; (877) 926-3514
Web: www.fifionline.org
Family
Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc.
2735 Whitney Road
Clearwater, FL 33760-1610
(727) 523-1130; (800) 825-5736 (In Fl only)
Email: fnd@fndfl.org
Web: http://fndfl.org/
Florida
Alliance for Assistive Service and Technology (FAAST, Inc.) (1992)
1020 E. Lafayette St., Suite 110
Tallahassee, FL 32301-4546
Phone: (850) 487-3278 (V/TDD); (850) 922-5951 (TDD); (850) 487-2805
(fax/TDD)
Email: faast@faast.org
Web: http://faast.org/
Florida
Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc.
2475 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 205
Tallahassee, FL 32301-4946
(850) 877-4816
Email: tfarmer@floridaarf.org
Web: http://www.respectofflorida.org/
Florida
Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (FLASHA)
P.O. Box 150127
Altamonte Springs, FL 32715-0127
(407) 774-7880; (800) 243-3574
Email: mailto:kng-assn@worldnet.att.net
Florida Autism Center of Excellence (FACE)
Pam Raymond
6400 East Chelsea Street
Tampa, FL 33610
(615) 361-4000; (615) 577-5695 (fax)
Email: praymond@esa-education.com
Web: http://www.faceprogram.org
Florida Autism Center of Excellence, Inc. (FACE) is a non-profit corporation
dedicated to the education of children and young adults with autism.
Florida Autism Coalition for Education and Service
Dr. Brian H. Abrams
4 Office Park Drive, Suite 200
Palm Coast, FL 32137
(386) 447-9970; (386) 446-9488; (386) 447-4760 (fax)
Email: brijul1@juno.com
Parent, caretaker support and education. We work with parents, caretakers,
and local school districts to provide support for and education about
Autism and related issues.
Florida
Autism Connection
Bruce Carroll
4004 SW 180th Street
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 262-8174
Email: bruce@florida-autism.com
Web: http://www.florida-autism.com
Family centered programs for remediation of autism spectrum disorders.
We specialize in the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) approach.
Florida
Coalition for the Education of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
(Florida CEIDD)
P.O. Box 520853
Longwood, FL 32752-0853
(561) 912-1231
Florida
Department of Education
Room PL 08, Capitol Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
(850) 487-1785; (850) 413-0378 (fax)
Web: http://www.fldoe.org/
Florida
Independent Living Council
Web: http://flailc.org/
Florida
School Partners, LLC
4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Ste. 470
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(786) 423-1930; (305) 856-1067 (fax)
Email: AllisonHertog@aol.com
Web: http://www.FloridaSchoolPartners.com
Former special education teacher with law degree (licensed to practice
law only in New York). Expertise in LD, ADD, and autism. Help with:
IEPs, Section 504, McKay.
Florida Special Needs Advisory Partners
Tara R. Lynch
c/o Choice Consultants Inc.
1535 N. Park Drive, Suite 104
Weston, FL 33326
(917) 215-1100; (516) 521-1099; (866) 520-9598 (fax)
Email: info@floridasnap.com
Web: http://floridaSNAP.com
Free informational workshops and one on one consultation for families
with special needs children and adults. Web site Resource directory,
listings of local events and special needs quality of life resources.
Florida
Teacher Resources Accommodations Database
http://cpt.fsu.edu:591/accomms.html
For
Parents of Florida's Exceptional Students. . .
http://www.firn.edu/doe/cgi-bin/doehome/menu.pl
Florida's
Voice on Mental Retardation (FVMR)
Arlene Lakin, Esq., President
5591 N.E. 28th Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 975-5159; (954) 972-4701 (fax)
Email: FVMRorg@aol.com
Web: www.FVMR.org
Florida's Voice on Mental Retardation (FVMR), an all-volunteer, advocacy
and networking organization for family and friends of persons with
mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.
Footprints
Educational Programs, Inc.
Jennifer Herrera, MS Ed.
2903 Salzedo Street
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 256-0654; (305) 232-6495 (fax)
Email: outahand@bellsouth.net
Specializing in Early Intervention for Students with Reading Disorders
and Learning Disabilities. Services include: Reading Evaluations
and Diagnosis, Corrective Reading Programs, and Early Reading
Intervention.
The
Ford Center for Reading
Kathy Palomino
1413 S Howard Ave. #215
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 254-8383; (813) 251-9290 (fax)
Email: thefordcenterforreading@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.thefordcenterforreading.com
Offering one-on-one individualized and structured multisensory
therapy. Dyslexia, ADHD. Phonemic Awareness, Reading, Writing,
Comprehension, Vocabulary, Math, Central Auditory Processing,
Directions, Attention Difficulties.
Forgan
Educational Services
Jim Forgan
2115B South US 1
Jupiter, FL 33477
(561) 625-4125
Email: jforgan@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.drforgan.com
Dr. Forgan is a licensed school psychologist who provides strength
based psychoeducational evaluations for LD, ADHD, dyslexia, and
other learning difficulties.
Laurie
Frydenlund, Dyslexia Specialist
40 Barkley Circle Suite 3
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 980-5613
Email: lauriefrydenlund@aol.com
Dyslexia screenings and one-on-one Orton-Gillingham tutoring for
children, teens and adults.
Elle
Furlong, JD, LLM
8333 McNab Road, Suite 203
Tamarac, FL 33321
(954) 531-9050
Email: Elle456@comcast.net
I am a special education advocate and I represent parents of children
with special needs in any area of school law - IEP's, staff meetings,
eligibility and placement determination meetings, mediation, due
process, disciplinary proceedings.
Gold
Coast Down Syndrome Organization
serving Palm Beach County
5300 Broken Sound Boulevard N.W., 2nd Floor
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 912-1231; (561) 912-1232 (fax)
Email: gcdso@bellsouth.net
Web: www.goldcoastdownsyndrome.org
Angela M. Gonzalez, Certified Behavior Analyst
7600 S.W. 104 Street
Pinecrest, FL 33156
(305) 733-5918; (305) 230-9902 (fax)
Email: agonz0170@aol.com
Behavior Therapy
Gulfcoast
Family Counseling
Robin E. Pete, LCSW
535 Central Avenue #316
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 501-2048
Email: robinpete.lcsw@yahoo.com
Assisting parents with learning new parenting skills and interventions
to successfully manage/cope with difficult behaviors. Focus on
children with academic and behavior problems, ADD/ADHD, anxiety,
history of abuse/neglect.
Hand of Angels Inc
Terry West
1224 SW Scott Drive
Arcaia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0972; (863) 990-9249
Email: staceyr@hand-of-angels.org
Web: http://www.hand-of-angels.org
To promote inclusive communities where all people belong.
Our mission is to provide helpful information and resources to
enhance the quality of life for children with disabilities and
the community as a whole.
H.A.P.P.E.N.
Leslie Bolen
Pediatric Therapy Works
1273 Kass Circle
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 683-0209
Email: HernandoAutism@aol.com
We are a support group for parents and relatives of children on
the autism spectrum
Patricia
Harrison, MS, CCC
2594 Spreading Oaks Lane
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 288-0138; (904) 612-1925
Helpful Home Services, Inc.
Rafael Camacho
1067 Bluewood Terrace
Weston, FL 33227
(954) 217-8625
Email: helpfulhome@bellsouth.net
Medicaid Waiver providing: Personal Care Assistance (PCA), Non-Residential
Support Services (NRSS), Respite, Companion, Homemaker
Rebekah Hensley
1521A Meridian Road West
Palm Beach, FL 33417
(561) 574-3666
Email: ahepinghandup@hotmail.com
I provide tutoring, Supported Living & Employment, Music lessons,
Socialization Skills and other needs of the developmentally disabled,
special needs, and learning impaired.
Hillsborough County Public Schools Head Start Program
207 Kelsey Lane Suite K
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 744-8941 Ext. 356; (813) 744-8941 Ext. 365; (813) 740-3740
(fax)
Email: brenda.mount@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Web: http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/
(click on "Head Start" on the left menu)
Head Start is a federally-funded child development program for
three and four year old, income-eligible children including children
with disabilities.
Hop
Skip and a Jump Pediatric Therapy
Kathleen Guardia, MPT
854 Shadowmoss Dr.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 461-1998; (407) 284-1185; (407) 574-8599 (fax)
Email: GuardiaPT@gmail.com
Web: http://www.orlandokidstherapy.com
Pediatric therapy services provided in a private clinic setting,
also a NARHA-certified provider for hippotherapy (physical therapy
on horseback).
Hope
Haven Children's Clinic and Family Center
Anne M. Wall
4600 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5100; (904) 346-5111 (fax)
Email: annew@hope-haven.org
Web: http://www.hope-haven.org
Educational, psychological and related therapeutic services for
children and young adults with special needs. Specialties include
developmental challenges, Down syndrome, autism, ADD, depression,
anxiety.
I
SMILE for Children
Juliana Hunt
300 North Royal Poinciana Blvd.
Miami Springs, FL 33166
(305) 302-5840
Email: JMHunt@ismileflorida.org
Web: http://ismileflorida.org
Provide Applied Behavior Analysis services to chidlren with autism
or related disabilities. Full and half day programs available.
Low ratio of 2 students per 1 teacher. Children from 2-6 years
of age are able to participate.
IDEAS
Special Needs Consults, Inc.
Sandra R. Osborn
P.O. Box 180605
Casselberry, FL 32718-0605
(407) 332-7770; (407) 782-7202
Email: osborns37@earthlink.net
Advocate for children with disabilities, education consultant,
assistive technology practitioner/evaluator. After 45 years as
a special educator in Florida, I help families negotiate the services
they are entitled to and need for their school age children
Independent
Living Inc. - Pediatrics
6508 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 963-6923; (813) 842-6371
Email: llydic@iliflorida.com
Web: http://iliflorida.com
We provide physical, occupational and speech therapy services
for children in home, in clinic and community based settings throughout
West Central Florida.
Inspired
Educational Services
Maggie Morrison
6999-02 Merrill Road
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 881-4536
Email: inspirededucation@comcast.net
Web: http://inspireded.com
Expert Reading Help in Jacksonville, FL. Specialized instruction
for people with Dyslexia from a certified Wilson Langauge instuctor
with training in the Lindamood-Bell LiPS program.
International Dyslexia Association of Florida
5005 Laurel, Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 874-3918
International
Fibrodysplaisa Ossificans Progressiva Association (IFOPA)
P.O. Box 196217
Winter Springs, FL 32719-6217
Note: This organization is based in FL but has members around
the world.
(407) 365-4194
Email: together@ifopa.org
Web: http://www.ifopa.org/
International
Rehab Professionals, Inc.
Barbara Campbell
17900 NW 5th Street, Suite 103
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
(954) 430-9905; (954) 435-3769 (fax)
Email: Intrehab@aol.com
International Rehab offers Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy,
and Speech Therapy in home and clinic settings to children from
birth to 18 years of age.
IPUT
Informed Parents United Together For Autism
Gina K. Hammons
3807 Landings Way Drive
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 340-3519
Email: ginahammons@iput.org
Web: http://www.iput.org
A free advocacy and information group that wants to inform and share
info and support each other with family or loved ones with disabilities
with a monthly support group as well as a Mom's Night Out.
John
M. McKay Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities
A school choice program of the Florida Department of Education
for students with special needs.
Toll Free Parent Hotline: 1.800.447.1636
http://www.opportunityschools.org/
Mark
S. Kamleiter, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2509 First Avenue S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 323-2555; (727) 323-2599 (fax)
Email: mskamlaw@cs.com
Web: http://www.flspedlaw.com
Kamleiter and Kirk provides special education legal advocacy throughout
the State of Florida, including provision of advocates, IEP review,
attending IEPS, mediation, due process, Federal Court and appeals.
Kid
Pro Therapy Services/The Boas Center
LorRainne Jones, Ph.D.
16546 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 964-8481; (813) 245-2496; (813) 964-8431 (fax)
Email: lorrainnejones@verizon.net
Web: http://www.kidprotherapy.com
Services include speech, occupational and physical therapy. Academic
tutoring and reading assessments. Specializing in children with
autism, particularly teaching speech to non-verbal children with
autism.
KidSpeak
Speech and Language Therapy
Amy J Clayman, MA, CCC-SLP
841 Cloudberry Branch Way
Jacksonville, FL 32259
(904) 342-6362; (888) 507-2282 (fax)
Email: amy@kidspeaktherapy.com
Web: http://www.kidspeaktherapy.com
KidSpeak is a comprehensive private speech therapy practice for
children aged birth through ten years of age. Speech and language
evaluations as well as therapy are provided in a home office setting.
PROMPT level III trained.
The
KIND Foundation
Barbara Sheridan, Frank McKeown
4360 Northlake Blvd., Suite 110
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 625-6545; (561) 625-6704 (fax)
Email: kindskids@kindfoundation.org
Web: www.kindfoundation.org
The KIND Foundation is a not for profit 501(c) 3 organization
serving children with learning disabilities and developmental delays.
We also operate a learning center that provides individual instruction
for children with reading and writing disabilities.
Donna
L. Kirk, Esq.
Ask the Attorney
Kamleiter & Kirk
136 Fairway Pointe Circle
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 401-9575; (727) 323-2555; (407) 650-2627 (fax)
Email: dkirk@flspedlaw.com
Web: http://www.flspedlaw.com
Florida Special Ed Legal Advocacy Offices in Orlando & St. Petersburg
Steve Knight's Nifty Puppets
600 Florida Ave
St Cloud, FL 34769
(407) 957-1615; (407) 844-0219
Email: stevenpknight@netzero.net
Professional Puppetry, performed on national TV. Presented workshops
for NJ Dept of Education, Special Arts Project: Working with multiple
handicapped children.
Learning Blocks
Anabel Lorente
9510 NW 24 CT
Sunrise, FL 33323
(954) 394-3772
Email: anabel_lorente@yahoo.com
We offer Behavior Reduction, ABA and Verbal Behavior Therapy in
the home environment for children with autism and related disorders.
Serving Broward County.
Learning
Connections
PO Box 1008
Goldenrod, Fl 32733
(407) 925-7536
Email: kgriffel@sprintmail.com
Web: http://www.learningconnections-kg.com
Building Effective Efficient Skills! One-on-One Training: Experienced,
Qualified Trainers, Specialized Approaches targeting: Spelling,
Attention, Memory, Timing, Sequencing, Handwriting, Comprehension,
and Reading.
Learning
Disabilities Association of Florida (LDAF)
331 E. Henry Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-8957
Email: lda00@sunline.net
The
Learning Foundation of Florida
Debra J. Thornby, B.S., Sp.Ed., Director
11784 60th Street North
Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411
(561) 798-8984; (561) 798-9365 (fax)
Email: thornby@bellsouth.net
The
Learning Standard, Incorporated
Susan Tippins
Post Office Box 162
12331 Sunowa Springs Trail
Bryceville, FL 32009
(905) 635-7252; (904) 879-6224 (fax)
Consultation or visits with schools for parents to ensure adequate
and appropriate ESE services are provided for their child. Curriculum
monitoring/provision also available.
Learning
Strategies
Lori Marra
1806 Town Plaza Ct
Winter Springs, FL 32708
(407) 222-1890
Email: kidsadvocate@bellsouth.net
I am lay child advocate serving Seminole County, Florida. I have
an education background, knowledge of the current laws and attends
504/IEP.
Licensed School Psychologist
Patrick E. Hughes, Ed.S.
334 North Second Avenue
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 334-7804; (904) 821-5326
Email: peh2000@comcast.net
Provide personalized service for assessments in academic, intellectual,
social and behavioral development. Also provide consultation services
to parents, teachers and school staff.
Paul
E. Liles, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Alvarez, Sambol, Winthrop & Madson, P.A.
4315 Metro Parkway Suite 510
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 931-9500; (239) 931-0411 (fax)
Email: pel@aswmpa.com
Web: http://www.aswmpa.com
SW Florida law firm providing consultation and representation on
child advocacy issues, including special education and delinquency.
For more information about our services, experience, and fees, please
review our Web or contact us.
Little
Flowers of Hope Center/Special Needs
9812 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
(954) 443-1488; (305) 298-9787; (954) 443-1488 (fax)
Email: littleflowers@bellsouth.net
Web: http://littleflowersofhope.com
1-1 Academic instruction. ABA, OT, PT, ST and music therapy. After
school tutoring. Fast Forword. Social Play Groups. Support Groups.
Summer Camp. Accepting McKay Scholarship.
M&M
Music Kids, LLC
Marybeth De Sarle
801 SW 7th Ave.
Hallandale, FL 33009
(954) 455-0437; (954) 534-4355; (954) 455-0437 (fax)
Email: muzart1@bellsouth.net
28 years experience as an educator; licensed Kindermusik Educator;
also piano, guitar and voice instruction. I work primarily, now
with children with speech issues.
Maitland
Audiology, PA
Barbara Lyn Dixon Crotty, CCC-A, F/AAA
340 N. Maitland Ave, Suite 120
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 644-7960
Email: MaitlandAudio@aol.com
Assessment, Remediation and interventions strategies for Auditory
Processing Disorders (preschool+) and Hearing Impairment. Written
evaluations and recommendations; Records review; phone consultations;
IEP advocacy support.
McKeown Educational Consulting, LLC
Frank McKeown
1325 Twin Peaks Lane
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 559-7868
Email: dyslexiasolutions@mac.com
Instruction, Advocacy and Resources for Children with Learning Differences.
At-home reading, spelling and writing tutoring.
Melissa
Doan Malani, MA, CCC-SLP
1525 South Alafaya Trail, Suite 102
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 382-5551; (407) 382-5637 (fax)
Email: melissa@floridaspeech.com
Web: www.FloridaSpeech.com
Offering speech and language therapy services specializing in pediatrics.
Accepts Medicaid, Medwaiver, select insurance plans and out of network
insurance, and private pay.
Samantha
D. Malloy, Esq.
800 Village Square Crossing, Suite 308
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 656-2098; (561) 309-8230 (mobile); (561) 743-0470 (fax)
Email: samanthadmalloy@bellsouth.net
Web: www.childrenslaw.net
Making a difference for children and families through effective
advocacy and litigation in the areas of special education, delinquency
and family law.
Manasota
Autism Society
P.O. Box 18934
Sarasota, FL 34276
(941) 426-9059 evening or Spanish contact: (941) 377-0959
Email: manasotaautism@msn.com
Web: http://www.manasotaautism.com
Providing support and information to parents of children with autism.
Please see our web site or contact us for meeting place, date, and
time.
Manasota
BUDS (Bringing Up Down Syndrome)
Kevin Underwood
8374 Market St., #113
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 907-0499
Email: info@manasotabuds.com
Web: www.manasotabuds.com
Mission statement: To provide families with a neutral and supportive
forum for sharing and networking, and to promote understanding and
acceptance of Down syndrome. Affiliation: National Down Syndrome
Society and National Down Syndrome Congress. Meeting information:
Check Web for meeting information including date, time, and guest
speaker/event schedule.
DeAne
G. Matthew, M.A. Counseling Service
1345 Clay Street
Winter Park, FL 3278
(321) 689-9148; (321) 689-9148; (407) 647-1017 (fax)
Email: DeAneMatthew@aol.com
Web: http://DGMCounseling.com
Provides a wide range of mental health counseling services to couples
and individuals in Central FL. She is experienced in helping people
identify and problem-solve their way through the issues of everyday
life as well as other mental health concerns.
Maxim Healthcare Services
Jeff Wright or Sharon Eames
1101 W Hibiscus Blvd Suite 107
Melbourne FL 32901
(321) 951-0011; (321) 951-9888 (fax)
Email: jewright@maxhealth.com
Web: http://www.maxhealth.com
Maxim Healthcare Services is a nationwide provider of private duty
nursing in the home. We specialize in pediatrics, catastrophic care,
as well as respite/attendant care. We are available 24/7.
J.
Christopher McGinnis, Ph.D.
13730 Cypress Terrace Circle, Suite 401
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 482-2655; (239) 482-2656 (fax)
Email: mcginnis3@mindspring.com
Web: http://www.McGinnisPsychologyGroup.com
We specialize in children and families, and offer early identification
& intervention, psychological testing & diagnosis, behavioral
consultation, and educational advocacy; we accept many insurance
plans
John Morgan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
20 North Orange Avenue, Suite 1600
Orlando, FL 32801
(800) 896-2709
Email: jmorgan@forthepeople.com
Web: http://forthepeople.com/traumatic_brain_injury.htm
Lawyers representing injured victims, including spinal cord injuries
and traumatic brain injury victims.
The
M.O.R.G.A.N. Project, Inc.
Kristen Malfara
3830 S. Hwy. A1A Suite C4, #153
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
(321) 726-6700; (321) 726-6700 (fax)
Email: kristen@themorganproject.org
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