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.

Diversified Education Services
Sandra Miller Ph.D.
10300 SW 72nd Street, Suite 152
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 412-3308; (305) 271-1757 (fax)
Email: sanmiled@aol.com
Psycho-educational evaluation, aptitude testing,college placement, advocacy, drug/alcohol treatment,parenting,academic coaching,home schooling BUILDING CONFIDENCE INCREASES SUCCESS.

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.

Edspecialists, PLLC
Katherine Suarez Espinosa
14115 South Dixie Hwy. Suite L
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 251-5956
Email: info@edspecialists.net
Web: http://edspecialists.net
Florida Licensed School Psychologists providing assessments & interventions for students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, and Gifted Children. Also providing school consultations & trainings.

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/

Dr. Wanda Eppes & Associates
2248 Winter Woods Blvd.
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 677-4001; (407) 677-4040 (fax)
Email: DoctorWandaEppes@embarqmail.com
Thorough educational and psychological evaluation of individuals, birth through college age, include extensive intervention recommendations in the following areas: IQ, academic, processing, behavior, mood, attention.

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.

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.

Families of Kids with Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Inc.
Deborah Theisen
1438 Maximilian Drive
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
(813) 907-1398
Email: FKMAD@fkmad.org
Web: http://www.FamiliesOfKids.org
Supporting youth mental health (family focus) through community awareness, education and support. Reducing stigma and increasing self-confidence so all youth may be accepted and understood.

Family Advocacy Resources, Inc.
Randi Solomon
2088 Reston Circle
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 333-2300
Email: familyadvocacyresources@yahoo.com
Web: http://familyadvocacyresources.com
Our purpose is to educate people with disabilities and/or their caregivers on how to navigate systems, receive entitlements, and how to access community services such as transportation, housing, education, employment and recreation.

Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota
Mary J Smith
6215 Lorraine Road
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 928-0682; (941) 219-7052; (941) 907-8577 (fax)
Email: bsmith22@tampabay.rr.com
Web: http://www.fndmanasota.org
We are a non-profit organization that provides support, traning, education, information and advocacy services to families of children with disabilities, special needs, and the community at large through a variety of events and programs.

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.

FDLRS Technology State Loan Library
Mark W. Cerasale
1207 S. Mellonville Ave
Sanford, FL 32771-2240
(407) 320-2385; (407) 320-2379 (fax)
Email: mark_cerasale@scps.k12.fl.us
Web: http://www.fdlrs-tsll.scps.k12.fl.us
The facility has a demonstration lab where individuals can come and interact with assistive technology equipment and software during normal business hours. By appointment only.

Fernetti International Special Education
Mirtha Fernandez, ESE Director
4308 Fox Hollow Drive
Weston, FL 33331
(954) 349-2507; (305) 536-5179 (fax)
Email: administration@fernetti.org
Web: http://www.fernetti.org/
We provide effective academic tutoring for Special kids with Developmental Delay, Autism, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Bipolar Disorder, Dyslexia, and other learning Disabilities. Call us.

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

Flowers Pointe Educational Advocacy
Yolanda Orndoff, CLA
1227 Flowers Pointe Lane
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 620-0335; (407) 275-0629 (fax)
Email: awesome4@email.phoenix.edu
Parent/advocate/qualified representative; experience with due process hearings, mediations, creating effective IEPs, understanding psych evals, the IEE, behavior symptoms due to learning disorders, Behavior Intervention Plans, and teacher intolerance.

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
1708 Lexington Green Lane
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 413-9550; (407) 386-7033 (fax)
Email: info@floridaautismcenter.net
Web: http://www.floridaautismcenter.net
Early Intervention Services, Full-Day School Program (McKay Scholarship accepted), Professional Supervision Services.

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 Autism Treatment Centers
David Garcia, M.S. BCBA
8001 SW 36 Street, Suite 9
Davie, FL 33328
(954) 577-7790; (954) 577-7780 (fax)
Email: DGarcia@Behavior-Analysis.org
Web: http://www.behavior-analysis.org
Internationally recognized Centers providing ABA therapy/Verbal Behavior provided in Dade and Broward counties. Long Distance consultation and training also provided.

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 of Massage
Josie Davenport
4123 SW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 514-5076; (352) 373-3950 (fax)
Email: josiedav@mac.com
Web: http://www.presencemoves.com/
As an Anat Baniel Method Practitioner with many years of experience, I am dedicated to making positive differences in the lives of children with disabilities.

Florida School Partners, P.L.
Allison Hertog, Esq., M.A.
4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 470
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(786) 888-6207; (786) 423-1930; (305) 573-1559 (fax)
Email: AllisonHertog@gmail.com
Web: http://www.MakingSchoolWork.com
Making School Work for your special needs child. Attorney and educational consultant with a highly unique background as a special education teacher. A passionate and relentless advocate for your child's rights in school.

Florida Special Needs Advisory Partners
1580 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 130
Sunrise, FL 33323
(954) 806-7589; (866) 520-9598 (fax)
Email: info@floridasnap.com
Web: http://www.floridasnap.com
Free parent training and resources focusing on quality of life, legal and financial issues that families with special needs face.

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.

Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Prevention and Interventions Unit
Children's Medical Services
Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-06
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1707
(850) 245-4200
Email: Mike_Haney@doh.state.fl.us

Project Speech
Caroline L. Bias
2000 Derby Glen Drive
Orlando, FL 32837
(321) 947-6282; (407) 812-4358 (fax)
Email: info722@projectspeech.com
Web: http://www.projectspeech.com
Pediatric therapy services provided in the child's natural environment (home, childcare, school). Family friendly therapy strategies for feeding disorders, autism, developmental delay, and severe communication disorders.

Promised Land Consulting, Inc.
Jennifer Nowak, M.S., CCC-SLP
10407 SW 186 Street
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 255-9561; (305) 255-2572
Email: plandinc@bellsouth.net
Web: www.promisedlandconsulting.com

Prosperity Life Planning, Inc.
Karen F Greenberg CFP
4673 Brady Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 638-6945; (561) 865-2921; (561) 865-3676 (fax)
Email: KFGreenberg@cs.com
Web: http://www.prosperitylifeplanning.org
Prosperity Life Planning is a not for profit IRC 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to inform and educate families with a disabled loved one, to protect the future of the disabled child.

Protection and Advocacy Agency
Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities
2671 Executive Center Circle West, Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32301-5029
(850) 488-9071; (800) 346-4127 (TTY); (800) 342-0823; (800) 350-4566 (Spanish and Creole Speaking Clients)
Email: info@advocacycenter.org
Web: http://www.advocacycenter.org/

Psychiatric Medication & Treatment
Marcella Schuyler
3402 Magic Oak Lane
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 347-9110; (813) 956-5435; (941) 343-9110 (fax)
Email: cfi-mschuyler@comcast.net
Web: http://www.thechildandfamily.com
Severe behavioral problems, Neurological and Psychiatric Treatment, Tourette's Syndrome.

Quantum Leap Educational Services
Dr. Susan P Zenick
1526 University Blvd W., Ste 163
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 733-9870; (904) 874-5312; (904) 448-3859 (fax)
Email: zenick@quantumleapedu.com
Web: http://www.quantumleapedu.com
Quantum Leap’s goal is fostering student achievement through in-home tutoring. Our tutoring resources benefit the unique needs of every student, Pre-Kindergarten to Adult.

R.A.C.E. Reaching Autistic Children Early
Central Florida Speech and Hearing Clinic
Lakeland FL
(863) 859-1477 ext. 328
Email: karlajoy@aol.com
Autism Educational Support Group. Monthly resource and informational meetings 2nd Thursday of every month.

Rainbow Diagnostic Services
Jeri Millard
175 Roscoe Blvd North
Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
(904) 534-3266; (904) 280-0566 (fax)
Email: jeri.ruld@comcast.net
Web: http://www.ruld.org
Team provides psycho-educational evaluations to children and adults, beginning at age 2 ½. Testing by Licensed School Psychologist and an Educational Diagnostician. Specializing in dyslexia testing.

Rainbow Kids Daycare / Group Home Inc.
Joshua Lichtenstein
2102 Little Torch Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 506-0284; (561) 881-0576
Email: hooddada@aol.com
Daycare, group home for children, teens, young adults w/disabilities.

Doris Landis Raskin, Esq., JD., M.S.
P.O. Box 600606
Jacksonville, FL 32260-0606
(904) 287-2295; (904) 287-8901 (fax)
Email: dlawraskin@earthlink.net
Statewide Law practice concentrated in Education Law.

Reaching Potentials, Inc.
Jean Hays Bachrach, MA, CCC-SL
2875 S Congress Ave., #H
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 274-3900; (954) 321-7393; (561) 274-3932 (fax)
Email: RPforAutism@aol.com
Web: http://www.reachingpotentials.org
Reaching Potentials is a private, non-profit organization providing support and behavior analytic services including training, consultation and direct care for children with autism and their families.

The Reading Station
Susan Stevens
9070 58th Drive E., Suite 101
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 361-1173; (941) 361-1174 (fax)
Email: sstevens@thereadingstation.com
Web: http://www.thereadingstation.com
We provide high quality reading programs using the Orton-Gillingham multi-sensory approach for children with Dyslexia and other learning disabilities.

Redlands Christian Migrant Association
Gyla Wise
402 West Main Street
Immokalee, FL 34142-3933
(239) 658-3560; (800) 282-6540; (239) 658-3571 (fax)
Email: gyla@rcma.org
Web: www.rcma.org

Resilience Rehab & Educational Srvcs, LLC
M. Bryant-Jones, MA CCC-SLP
2828 Dr. MLK Jr. Street South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 320-4098
Email: mbspeechtherapy@aol.com
Providing speech and language screening, testing and treatment for children and developmentally disabled adults, in order to facilitate increased functioning in the activities of daily living.

Reyna Group Home
John Reyna
6960 Raleigh street
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 612-0309; (954) 217-8562 (fax)
Email: johnar1127@hotmail.com
We are an established Developmental Services group home offering Residential Habilitation and Respite care through the Medwaiver program for developmentally disabled children with behavioral issues.

Rock of Refuge Monthly Support Group
Sheri Nelson RN
12915 Lussier Lane
Spring Hill, FL 34610-4532
(813) 996-3366; (813) 263-9991; (813) 996-5477 (fax)
Email: RockofRefuge@aol.com
Resources & support for families coping with Special Needs. Everyone welcome regardless of religious beliefs or affiliation. Meetings held on the 1st Monday of each month from 7-8:30pm at Victorious Life Church 6224 Old Pasco Rd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (813) 973-2230

Maria C. Rodriguez-Dowling, Psy.D., P.A.
1851 NW 123 Avenue
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
(954) 432-2100; (954) 441-0534 (fax)
Email: drmrdowling@aol.com
Web: http://www.psychologyconsultinggroup.com
Provide psychotherapy and group therapy as well as assessments and evaluations, such as psychological testing and psychoeducational assessments to children, adolescents and their families.

Ashley Rose
St. Augustine FL
(904) 794-0590; (908) 625-9509
Email: ashrose61284@yahoo.com
Verbal behavior therapist providing in home therapy. Extensive knowledge of ABLLS. Experience with RDI, DIR, DTT, teach me Language, and language for learning.

Kristie Ruppe, Esq.
Attorney at Law
5327 Commercial Way, Suite B108
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 650-5297; (352) 650-5242 (fax)
Email: ruppelaw@tampabay.rr.com
Web: http://www.ruppelaw.com
My firm provides representation for children with disabilities who are having conflicts with their school board.

Sharon Ruth, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3520 NW 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 335-6748
Email: sruth@specialedlawyers.net
Web: http://www.specialedlawyers.net
Sharon Ruth provides legal advcoacy involving special education issues throughout North Florida.

Sarasota Educational Resource Center
Ferne Rubin
2427 Stickney Pt. Rd. 303-B
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 924-2778; (941) 929-0520 (fax)
Email: fernerub@aol.com
Web: http://www.iserc.com
Certified teaching staff specializes in tutoring and remedial programs for AD/HD,LD, Dyslexia and Gifted.Advocacy services available. Locations: Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton.

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders*
All Children’s Specialty Care of Fort Myers
4550 Colonial Blvd.
Ft. Myers, FL 33912
(941) 931-5700

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital at Baptist Medical Center
807 Nira Street, Third Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-3768

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders*
All Children’s Specialty Care of Lakeland
3310 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 802-6600 ext. 6615

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders*
All Children’s Specialty Care of Pasco
5640 W. Main Street
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 846-9900

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Center for Speech and Language, Inc.
5020 Goddard Ave.
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 299-1533

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Rehabilitation Center for Children & Adults, Inc.
300 Royal Palm Way
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 655-7266

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Speechcare, Inc.
1034 Jenks Ave.
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 769-5971

Scottish Rite Clinic at Baptist Hospital
1717 North E. Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 434-4957

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders*
Speech Language Pathology at All Children’s Hospital
33 Sixth Street, South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 892-4141 or: (800) 888-9794

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders*
All Children’s Specialty Care of Sarasota
5881 Rand Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34238
(941) 927-8805

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders*
All Children’s Specialty Care of Tampa
12220 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-5014

Note: *These clinics are operated by the All Children’s Hospital of St. Petersburg and supported by the Scottish Rite Foundation of Florida, Inc.

Sea of Strength Academy
Susan Stevens
7037 Professional Parkway East
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 538-6822; (941) 361-1173; (941) 361-1174 (fax)
Email: sstevens@sosaschool.com
Web: http://www.sosaschool.com
We provide a unique learning environment for students with learning disabilities, speech, ADHD or those not preforming on grade level in reading & math.

Amanda K. Smith, MA, LMHC
2006 Town Plaza Court
Winter Springs, FL 32708
(407) 625-5314; (407) 696-7008 (fax)
Email: asmith@counseling4healthyliving.com
Web: http://www.counseling4healthyliving.com
Certified Play Therapist providing counseling services to children, adolescence, and families. I specialize in behavioral and emotional issues including ADHD, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.

John S. Sommer, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2230 Flora Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 297.6939
Email: jsslammer64@yahoo.com

South Florida Child Development Center
Angela M. Gonzalez, Director
7600 S.W. 104 Street
Pinecrest, FL 33156
(305) 733-5918; (305) 230-9902 (fax)
Email: agonz0170@aol.com
Private behavioral (ABA) school program for children with Autism and related disorders. Small 2:1 teacher/student ratio with individualized, comprehensive and databased instruction.

Southwest Florida PODS Angels
Mary Beth Pringle, President Parents of Down syndrome
Family Support Group, Inc.
A 501(C)3 organization
P.O. Box 60933
Fort Myers, Florida 33906-6933
(239) 872-4778
Email: Pringleclan@msn.com
Web: www.swflpodsangels.org

Julie Sovereign, M.Ed., SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
1923 Tyndall Drive
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 769-4670
Email: mrsjulie@bellsouth.net
Providing in home individual speech / language evaluations, therapy and IEP advocacy. Specializing in pediatric therapies related to head trauma, autism /PDD, apraxia and developmental delays.

SPD Parent S.H.A.R.E.
Michelle Morris
1891 S. Gettysburg Dr.
Homosassa, FL 34448
(352) 621-4888
Email: Administrator@spdparentshare.com
Web: http://www.spdparentshare.com
National Organization of volunteer Hosts, who are parents and professionals dedicated to provide resources, education, advocacy and support to families living with Sensory Processing Disorder. Now includes international hosts.

Special Kids Dance & Performing Arts
Lisa Fultz
Lighthouse of Pinellas
6925 112th Circle N. Ste.103
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 394-2636
Email: specialkidsdance@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.specialkidsdance.org
Special Kids Dance & Performing Arts offers classes to kids & adults with disabilites. Offering: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Ballroom, Drama, Vocal, Martial Arts & Cheerleading to improve fitness & developement.

Special Kids Law Center, LLC
Minerva V. Bailey, Esq.
1580 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Ste 130
Sunrise, FL 33323
(954) 343-7087
Email: info@specialkidslawcenter.com
Web: http://www.specialkidslawcenter.com
Servicing families of children with special needs in Special Education, Estate Planning, Wills, Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship, and Civil Rights/ADA litigation.

Special Needs Parent Advocate
Marilyn Morgan
3301 Ocean Blvd.Apt.504
Highland Beach, FL 33487
(561) 272-6280; (708) 481-5727
Email: marewiz51@aol.com
I will support and assist parents using practical ideas to pursue the best interests of their special needs children in the school system.

Special Needs Tiger Cub/Boyscout Troop #2222
Teresa Julian
2037 NW 81st Ave
Coral Springs, Fl 33071
(954) 729-9428
Email: jtjulian2003@yahoo.com
Special Troop for children with disabilities in Broward and Surrounding counties. We do all other scouts do just in modified way so all can participate.

Special Students of Hernando
Nikki Pierce
4387 Elwood Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 584-5512
Email: info@specialstudentsofhernando.com
Web: http://www.specialstudentsofhernando.com
We are a support group for parents with children that have, or are suspected of having, any disability that interferes with their education. We offer support & training.

Spectrum Therapy Services, Inc.
Tyler Harrold
11011 Sheridan Street, Suite 302
Cooper City, FL 33026
(954) 499-1125; (954) 499-1147; (954) 499-1123 (fax)
Email: tyler@spectrumtherapyservices.com
Web: http://www.spectrumtherapyservices.com
Spectrum Therapy is a state-of-the-art pediatric facility specializing in sensory integration. Services include Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy.

Speech and Hearing
Florida Language, Speech & Hearing Association

The Speech Pros
Summer Perkins, MS, CCC-SLP
3100 SW College Rd., CC07
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 642-2674
Email: sperk33@gmail.com
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologists offering therapy services within the comfort of your home. Social skills groups are available! Serving Citrus, Lake, Marion, and Orange Counties.

SPELL
Darla Hatton
801 Cavesmill Way
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 692-0988
Email: dhfl143@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.dyslexiafacts.net
Certified Dyslexia Tutor: Barton Reading & Spelling System.

Milaura B. Spelman, MS, CCC-SLP
1155 Louisiana Avenue, Suite 101
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 792-9552
Email: spelmanspeech@earthlink.net
Web: http://www.spelmanreadingtherapy.com
Comprehensive reading evaluation and tutoring, speech/language therapy. One-to-one tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, FastForWord, LindaMood Bell. Certified in reading instruction and speech pathology.

Spina Bifida Association of Florida, Inc.
24 Beach Walker Road
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034-6600
(904) 261-6639; (800) 722-6355 (in FL only)
Email: psabadie@net-magic.net

Spinal Cord Injury Center
Eric higgins
20 N Orange Ave, Suite 800
Orlando, FL 32801
(800) 800-0640
Email: ehiggins@brainandspinalcord.org
Web: http://www.brainandspinalcord.org
We provide brain and spinal cord information and support.

State Agency for Visual Impairments
Division of Blind Services
Department of Education
2551 Executive Center Circle West, Suite 200, Lafayette Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 488-1330

State Department of Education: Special Education
Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services
Division of Public Schools and Community Education
325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 614
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
(850) 488-1570
Email: goffs@mail.doe.state.fl.us
Web: www.firn.edu/doe/commhome

State Developmental Services
Florida Department of Children and Families
Developmental Disabilities Program Office
1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 3, Room 325
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
(850) 488-4257
Email: darlene_golden@dcf.state.fl.us

State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203
Tallahassee, FL 32301-2981
(850) 488-4180
Email: joek.fddc@nettally.com
Web: http://www.fddc.org/

State Education Agency Rural Representative
Instructional Programs
Division of Public Schools and Community Education
Department of Education
Florida Education Center, Room 514
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 488-2601

State Mediation System
Florida Department of Education
Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services
325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 614
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
(850) 488-1216
Email: Palazem@mail.doe.state.fl.us

State Mental Health Agency
Mental Health Programs Office
Department of Children and Families
1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
(850) 488-8304

State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Children's Mental Health Program
Mental Health Programs Office
1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Room 290
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
(850) 488-8304
Email: sue_ross@dcf.state.fl.us
Web: www.state.fl.us/cf_web/

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Department of Education
2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Building A
Tallahassee, FL 32301-4862
(850) 488-6210
Web: http://www.rehabworks.org/

Statewide Advocacy Network on Disabilities, Inc. (STAND)
PO Box 172236
Tampa, Fl 33672-0236
(813) 258-5700
Web: www.standadvocates.org

Steps Forward Speech-Language Therapy Center
Stephanie Friedman MS,CCCSLP
4407 Groveland Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34231
(727) 215-9917; (941) 302-0849; (941) 921-2094 (fax)
Email: stephanie@stepsforwardtherapy.com
Web: http://stepsforwardtherapy.com
Providers of speech-language therapy and other therapy services throughout the greater Tampa Bay area. Specialties include: Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and sensory issues.

Student Council for Exceptional Education
Ms. A. garcia President SCEC
Judith Cohen, Ed.D., Director Office of Field Experiences
College of Education, Florida International University
University Park, ZEB 230
Miami, FL 33199
(305) 348-2082; (305) 238 2570; (305) 348-2721 (fax)
Email: agarcia17@dadeschools.net or cohenj@fiu.edu
Web: http://www.fiu.edu/~scec/
Helps serve the Miami Dade County Community's students through Florida International University Chapter #0822. We have free mentoring and tutoring programs as well as all sorts of activities involving exceptional students

Sunshine Therapy
18639 SW 107 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157
(800) 901-0947
Email: info@sunshinetherapy.com
Web: www.sunshinetherapy.com
Sunshine Therapy is a pediatric physical therapy clinic offering a 60 hour intensive Suit Therapy program combined with aquatic therapy, hippotherapy and swimming with dolphins for children with neuromuscular disorders such as CP and TBI's.

Superior Therapy Services, Inc.
Deborah Campbell
315 NE 10th Ave
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-7006; (352) 796-0069; (352) 795-7008 (fax)
Email: superiortherapy@embarqmail.com
Web: http://www.superiortherapyservices.com
Therapy Services Available: Speech, Expressive/Receptive language, Voice, Fluency/Stuttering, Swallowing/Dysphagia and Feeding Aversion, Sensory Processing, Learning Disability, Diagnostic Testing for Dyslexia.

Support Group for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Mary Rohrer
P.O. Box 1239
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-9050; (352) 793-9050 (fax)
Email: mrohrer@cfl.rr.com
Open support group that meets the 1st Monday of every month excluding holidays at Leesburg Regional Medical Center's North Campus Auditorium from 7PM-9PM

SWFL PODS Angels (Down Syndrome)
3422 SE 11th Place
Cape Coral, FL 33904-4209
(239) 872-4778; (239) 540-7897; (239) 540-7897 (fax)
Email: Pringleclan@msn.com
Web: http://www.swflpodsangels.org
Our mission is to educate, empower and provide positive support to families with children/loved one who have Down syndrome

Tampa Bay Area CHADD
Nancy Gonsalves
PO Box 3244
Brandon, FL 33509-3244
(727) 505-6799
Email: chaddtampa@yahoo.com
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.

Tampa Day School
12606 Henderson Road
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 269-2100; (813) 963-7843 (fax)
Email: tds@tampadayschool.com
Web: www.tampadayschool.com
Grades K - 8, Lois Delaney, Head of School. An accredited private school that understands your child's specific learning needs and style.

Patricia C. Taylor, Esq.
Attorney at Law
609 East Jackson Street, Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 223-1099; (813) 223-1055 (fax)
Email: ptaylor@slw-law.com
Attorney and advocate services to assist you with your childs special education needs.

Technology-Related Assistance
Florida Alliance for Assistive Service and Technology
1020 E. Lafayette Street, Suite 110
Tallahassee, FL 32301-4546
(850) 487-3278
Email: faast@faast.org
Web: http://faast.org/

Therapeutic Life Concepts
Cila Nudelman
1011 Ives Dairy Road
Building 2 Suite 208
North Miami Beach, FL 33179
(305) 653-0098; (305) 654-4412 (fax)
Email: tlccilanudelman@aol.com
At Therapeutic Life Concepts (TLC) our mission is to help your child achieve individual, academic, and interpersonal success. We believe that our comprehensive, clinical, and holistic approach addressing the needs of your child and your family will accomplish this success.

The Thinking Center
Amy F. Weinberger
5989 Approach Road
Sarsota, FL 34238
(941) 924-6373; (941) 345-7575; (941) 923-9520 (fax)
Email: thinkingcenter@gmail.com
Web: http://thinkingcenter.com
Assessments & Consultations, Cognitive & Reading Intensive Training, On-Line Academy, Tutoring, IEP Planning & Support, Academic Crisis Intervention, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Standardized & Normed-Testing, and 12-36 Hour Intervention Programs.

TinyEye Technologies
Margaret Fernandez
4800 NW 6 St
Miami, FL 33126
(786) 239-6234; (305) 446-5674 (fax)
Email: margaret@tinyeye.com
Web: http://www.tinyeye.com
We provide online speech therapy services to children via interactive software programs using webcams and headsets. Our staff is comprised of licensed and experienced SLP's in your area who can work with students individually from home or with an entire school.

TOP Soccer of CFU Soccer Club
Jeff Lee, Director
6964 Aloma Ave.
Winter Park, Fl. 32792
(407) 695-4957
Email: Jswaklee@aol.com
Web: http://www.cfusc.com
Top Soccer is a program for kids with physically or mentally disabilities who would like to play and learn soccer and have fun.

Travis Psycho-Educational Services, Inc.
Mary Ann Travis, PhD
2150 Park Ave. N.
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 849-1872, (407) 644-1522, (407) 645-3507 (fax)
Email: drmary2003@aol.com
Web: www.travisps.com
Psycho-Educational Evaluations for special education eligibility and educational planning. Therapeutic services (coaching and counseling) for adolescents, young adults, adults with Specific Learning Disabilities.

Treasure Coast Speech and Language, Inc.
Kelly Harris, Director
1982 SE Federal Highway
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 463-6623; (772) 463-6628 (fax)
Email: kharris@treasurecoastspeechandlanguage.com
Web: http://www.treasurecoastspeechandlanguage.com
Providing innovative therapeutic and behavioral services from birth to adults.
Specializing in the following: Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Delay, etc.

The Unicorn Children's Foundation
Sharon Alexander
3350 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Suite A-28
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 620-9377; (561) 620-9376 (fax)
Email: salexander@eunicorn.com
Web: http://www.eunicorn.com
The Unicorn Children's Foundation is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to education, awareness, and research on behalf of children with communication and learning disorders.

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida
Joanne Solomon
3305 S. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 852-3333; (407) 852-3301 (fax)
Email: jsolomon@ucpcdc.org
Web: www.ucpcdc.org
Services for children to age 21, with all disabilities: Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy, Pre-School Inclusive Charter School (free tuition), Family Support and I&R.

United Cerebral Palsy of Florida
1830 Buford Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 922-5630

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Mailman Center for Child Development
University of Miami School of Medicine
1601 N.W. 12th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Email: darmstrong@miami.edu
Web: http://pediatrics.med.miami.edu/

Vega Behavior Services Inc.
Norma I. Vega, BCABA
15437 SW 147st
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 298-6734; (305)234-6124
Email: vega05@bellsouth.net
VBS helps families manage and decrease inappropriate behaviors like tantrum, physcial, verbal aggression or other undesirable behaviors at home or school. Providing training for parents, teachers and/or para-professionals.

VIP America, Inc.
3552 SW Corporate Parkway
Palm, FL 34990
(888) 343-9205; (772) 220-6005; (772) 220-5867 (fax)
Email: Rebekah.Hensley@VIPAmerica.com
Companion, Personal Care, In Home Services, Non Residential Services, Residential Habilitation, Supported Living, Supported Employment and Respite care; Medwaiver, FSL Medwaiver, most insurances and private pay accepted.

VSA Arts of Florida
3500 E. Fletcher Avenue, Suite 234
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 975-6962
Email: vsaarts@tempest.coedu.usf.edu
Web: http://www.vsafl.org/

Westwind Consulting, Inc.
Steve Bast, MHS, CVE, CDMS, CC
4401 W Atlantic Blvd, #1103
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
(954) 984-8833
Email: Transferability@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.datapeoplethings.com
Medical case management. Life Care Planning. Damages assessment in support of lawsuits, including future earnings capacity.

Wholistic Pediatrics
David S Berger, MD
3341 W. Bearss Avenue
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 960-3415
Email: info@wholisticpeds.com
Web: http://www.wholisticpeds.com
Board Certified Pediatrician, Advanced DAN! Practitioner, Primary Care Pediatrics, Biomedical (nutritional and detoxification) therapies for Autism, ADHD, Allergies and other Chronic and Related Disorders.

Working The Puzzle, Inc.
100 Coral Harbour Ct
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
(904) 273-8375
Email: info@workingthepuzzle.com
Web: http://www.workingthepuzzle.com
Certified Educational Programming for Individuals with Exceptionalities including ABA and Music Therapy. In Home, Clinical, or School Setting Services available to North Florida and South Georgia.

Your Kneads - Therapeutic Massage & Body Work
Susan Walker
101 Riverview Dr.
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
(772) 919-5967; (772) 359-3683; (772) 344-8951 (fax)
Email: toezee@msn.com
Licensed Massage Therapist with training and experience in the Behavioral field. I work with very special and gifted people (Autisum)using touch and interaction. We build a relationship through touch which leads to communication, awareness and presence.

Melody Zamir, Parent Advocate
14931 E. Falcons Lea Dr.
Davie, FL 33331
(954) 793-7111; (954) 434-9551 (fax)
Email: mzamir954@aol.com

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