Advocacy
- Our Children, Our Future.
Shannon Garrett
2691 Chandler Grove Ct.
Buford, GA 30519-7084
(770) 271-7703
Email: gaadvocate@bellsouth.net
Helping parents make their way through school system's special
education maze. I go to IEP, eligibility, SST meetings,and manifestation
hearings and discipline panels.
Sandra
Riggs, Advocate and Educational Consultant
328 Old Farm Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 402-2402; (770) 924-3007 (fax)
Email: sandrariggs@comcast.net
Educational Consultant and Child Advocate: Assist parents with
understanding their children's needs and the IEP process; Advocate
for children with special needs to receive the educational programming
they are entitled to.
Albany
Autism Center
Diane Blocker
2115 Dawson Road
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 883-6288; (229) 886-7762; (229) 883-9225 (fax)
Email: garrtice@yahoo.com
Web: http://sowegaautismresources.org
We provide speech, occupational and behavioral therapy . A board
certified behavioral analyst provides all assessments of children.
Support to newly diagnosed families and monthly trainings.
All
About Kids Therapy Services, Inc.
Aimee Eblen
318 West Pike St., Ste. 104
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(678) 377-2833 Ext. 216; (678) 377-2882 (fax)
Email: allaboutkids@bellsouth.net
Web: http://allaboutkidstherapyservices.com
Pediatric Physical and Occupational therapy provided in home,
clinic, or day care. In-network providers for most major insurance
companies.
All
in One Advocacy and Resource Center
2987 Clairmont Road, Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30329
(770) 256-2988; (404) 591-7435 (fax)
Email: jbowen@lsga.org
Web: http://www.lsga.org
Advocacy,
Medicaid waiver serivices, Disability Resources, Special Education, Trainings,
Direct Supports, Connection to GA-ParentNetwork, Georgia's top email group for
parents of chilren with disabilities
Allternative
Gym
Theresa DePoi
1899 Lake Road, Suite 222
Hiram, GA 30141
(678) 945-4662
Email: 4allgym@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.allternativegym.com
Adaptive Fitness Facility for Special Needs Populations.
Dr.
Jennifer Alonso
5755 North Point Pkwy suite 48
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(678)
893-0060
Email: Drjalonso@yahoo.com
Web:
http://optimalchiropractic.com
I
am a Board Certified Pediatric Chiropractor who treats the traumas that children
and adolescents experience through sports, accidents, before they impair nervous
system functions.
American
Foundation for the Blind-Southeast
100 Peachtree Street, Suite 620
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 525-2303
Email: atlanta@afb.net
Web: http://www.afb.org/
Ameri-Kan
Karate
Ryan Mitchell
PO Box 82750
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 722-1347;
(770) 761-9755; (770) 761-9755 (fax)
Email: Ryan@RyanMitchellOT.com
Web: http://www.ryanmitchellot.com
Karate for individuals with special needs.
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/
The
Amit Program
Linda Zimmerman
6255 Barfield Road, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30328
(404) 961-9966; (404) 961-9940 (fax)
Email: info@amitatlanta.org
Web: http://www.amitatlanta.org
Central resource for the entire community through parent education,
information referral and advocacy, as well as provides children
with special needs the opportunity to receive a Jewish education
within Jewish day schools.
Michael
G. Anderson, MD, FAAP, FCLM
321 East Main Street
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-6963; (770) 720-6965 (fax)
Email: email@childrenspediatrics.com
Web: http://www.childrenspediatrics.com
Nationally recognized pediatrician known for providing the highest
quality of academic pediatrics in Northern Georgia, just off I-575
in Canton, Cherokee County, Georgia.
Aurora
Strategies, Inc.
Kellie Hetzel
3776 LaVista Rd., Suite 200
Tucker, GA 30084
(404) 377-8882
Email: contact@aurorastrategies.com
Web: http://www.aurorastrategies.com
Aurora Strategies is a 21st century health and education organization
dedicated to utilizing leading edge research and technology to
improve the lives of our clients.
Autism
Spectrum Assessment Program
Robert W. Montgomery, Ph.D., BCBA
335 Parkway 575 #220
P.O. Box 1572
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 591-9552; (770) 516-4191 (fax)
Email: ASAP@Behavior-Consultant.com
Web: http://www.reinforcementunlimited.com
Comprehensive psychological and behavioral evaluations for suspected
Autism Spectrum Disorders, clinic-based, in-home, and school consultation
services, parent training, and workshops on ABA & Verbal Behavior
Analysis.
Autism
Sunshine House, Inc.
Kitty Draut
6340 Cedarcrest Road NW
Acworth, GA 30101-4201
(770) 974-7592; (770) 917-4963 (fax)
Email: kittydraut.tash@gmail.com
Web: http://autismsunshinehouse.com
** THERAPY SERVICES ** 30 Min or 1 Hour Sessions - ABA, Social
Skills, Behavioral, & Life Skills. Tuesday & Thursday.
Advocacy assistance available call for an appointment.
Ben
Hill-Irwin Navigator Team
Jill R. Alexander, Leader
125 Rachel Ave.
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 423-1036
Email: bhinavigators@yahoo.com
Web: http://benhillirwinnavigatorteam.org
The Ben Hill-Irwin County Navigator Team is an nonprofit organization
dedicated to helping families who have children with special needs.
Beuret
Learning & Performance Solutions, LLC
Bonny Beuret
105 W. Congress St., 2nd Floor
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 239-9339; (912) 238-2063 (fax)
Email: info@beuret.com
Web: http://www.beuret.com
Specializing in learning and performance blocks; services address
that gray zone between teaching and therapy and include: Dyslexia,
ADD/ADHD, Autism, Fear and Stress.
Mark
Biernath, Esq.
3617 Shallowford Road
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 455-0535;
(770) 457-1827
Email: mark@biernathlaw.com
Web: www.biernathlaw.com
Estate planning
to care for their children in the event caregivers become incapacitated or die,
also assist with adult guardianship and other probate matters.
Blue
Ribbon Educational Consulting
Kathy Everett
10570 Centennial Drive
Alpharetta,
GA 30022
(678) 230-6985; (678) 620-6020 (fax)
Email: KathyEverett@comcast.net
Web: http://www.blueribboned.com
Consultant and advocate for parents, teachers and schools focusing on meeting
the needs of all students in a cooperative manner. Conducts training and seminars
on effective communication, modifications and IEPs.
Tonya
C. Boga
Ste 420, 530 Means Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 607-1600; (404) 607-1355 (fax)
Email: tboga@lawyer.com
I represent families who are trying to secure a free appropriate
public education for their children.
Brain
Injury Association of Georgia
1447 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 810
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 817-7577
Bridges...from school to work
A Program of the Marriott Foundation for
People with Disabilities
100 Edgewood Avenue, NE, Suite 1220
Atlanta,
Georgia 30303
(404) 523-6335, extension 26; (404) 523-6905 (fax)
Email:
allen.brown@marriott.com
Web:
www.marriottfoundation.org
Bridges...from school to work is a transition program for youth with disabilities.
Bridging
The Gap Early Intervention Center, Inc.
3460 Summit Ridge Parkway Suite 303
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 338-2465; (678) 417-6750
Email: Bridging_the_gap@earthlink.net
Web: http://www.gotobridgingthegap.com
Preschool and toddler classrooms w/typical peers, 18 months-5
years. (Individualized curriculum). Occupational, Speech, Physical,
Music, ABA/VB therapy available. Social skills, after school,
and parent support programs.
Camp
Academia, Inc.
Shirley M. Pennebaker
1507 Vernon Road
LaGrange, GA
30240
(706) 884-4492; (706) 884-1060; (706) 884-3600 (fax)
Email: info@campacademia.com
Web:
http://www.campacademia.com
Camp
Academia provides educational services to children with Dyslexia, language processing
disorder, ADHD and Autism spectrum disorders via tutorial sessions and our proprietary
software system.
Center
for Family Psychiatry
105 Greencastle Road, Suite B
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 486-1011; (770) 486-1067 (fax)
Email: cffp01@bellsouth.net
We provide social skills groups for those with aspergers, autism etc. We do
testing, as well as child, adolescent, family and marriage counseling.
Center
for Psychological and Educational Assessment
6111 Peachtree Dunwoody
Rd, Building F-103
Atlanta, GA 30328
(770) 352-9952
Email:
info@atlantachildpsych.com
Web: www.atlantachildpsych.com
CPEA is located in Atlanta and specializes in assessment and treatment of autism
spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, behavioral and emotional difficulties
in children.
CHADD
of Gwinnett & Dekalb Counties
Beth Butler, Coordinator
1729 Willard
Way, Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 736-5519
Email:
bbutlerchadd@earthlink.net
Web:
www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd528.html
CHADD offers education and
support for parents who have children with ADHD
CHADD
of Rockdale County
Beth Butler, Coordinator
1729 Willard Way, Snellville,
GA 30078
(770) 736-5519
Email:
bbutlerchadd@earthlink.net
Web:
www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd30D.html
CHADD offers education and
support for parents who have children with ADHD.
Donna
Champion, Outreach Coordinator
Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc.
One Decatur
Town Center
150 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite 430
Decatur, GA 30030
(404)
885-1234 (V/TTY); (770) 414-2948
Email: info@thegao.org
Web:
http://thegao.org/
Advocacy for Georgians
with disabilities on issues of abuse, neglect, rights violations.
Cherokee
Pediatric Therapy Inc.
Alex Minevich
Clinic location slated to be opened for summer of 2004
Currently doing home visit
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 841-3154; (770) 234-5702 (fax)
Email: info@childrehab.com
Web: www.childrehab.com
Services provided in the home, community and clinic: Occupational
Therapy , Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Pet Therapy, ABA Therapy,
Day Care for Autistic Children.
Children
in Motion
5635 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 160
Norcross, GA 30092
(770)
798-9844; (770) 798-9832 (fax)
Email: childreninmotion@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.childreninmotion.com
At Children in Motion we provide pediatric Occupational Therapy to children
who are experiencing diffculty with motor coordination, sensory processing, school
work or social interactions.
Children
with Special Needs
DHR/Division of Public Health/Family Health Branch
Babies Can't Wait Program (Birth - 3)
Children's Medical Services (Birth
- 21)
2 Peachtree Street, Suite 11-205
Atlanta, GA 30303-3186
(404)
657-2726
Email: skmoss@dhr.state.ga.us
Web: http://dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR/
Children's
Pediatrics Centers, Northside
321 East Main Street
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-6963; (770) 720-6965 (fax)
Email: email@childrenspediatrics.com
Web: http://www.childrenspediatrics.com
Children's
Special Services, LLC
Susan N. Schriber Orloff, OTR
7501 Auden Trail
Atlanta, GA 30350
(770) 394-9791; (770) 394-7803 (fax)
Email: sorloffotr@aol.com
Web: http://www.childrens-services.com
OT services for children with ADD.ADHD, Autism, LD, Developmental Delays, fine
and gross motor issues, etc. Handwriting, social skills, and sensory integrative
therapies--specialty summer camps
Client Assistance Program
123 N. McDonough Street
Decatur, GA
30030
(404) 373-2040 (V/TTY); (800) 822-9727 (in GA only)
Email:
GaCAPDirector@theOmbudsman.com
Web: www.theOmbudsman.com/
Club
Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
Peggy Thomas
Fayetteville, GA
(770) 460-4208; (770) 460-4207 (fax)
Email: pthomas@clubztutoring.com
Web: http://clubztutoring.com
Club Z! offers one-on-one tutoring of all subjects, using highly
qualified teachers. No long-term contracts; flexible scheduling;
we come to YOUR home!
Collaborative
Educational Consulting
Dr. Cheryl Rutherford-Ngoto
6194 Giles Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(404)
914-1777
Email: ngotoc@comcast.net
Web: http://www.freewebs.com/ngotoc/
A child with learning differences faces many frustrating challenges and pressures.
The resulting feelings of isolation and despair may keep a child from reaching
his or her full potential.
College
Living Prep
JP Campion
12060 Crabapple Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 352-1618; (866) 918-4257; (678) 352-1669 (fax)
Email: jcampion@esa-education.com
Web: http://www.collegelivingprep.com
Serving grades 6-12, an accredited middle and high school for
high functioning students with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and
Learning Disabilities. A college prep school where exceptional
futures begin.
Compass
Resources
C. Jeffrey Terrell, Ph.D
1815 Old 41 Hwy, Suite 110
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 428-8686
Email: thodges@compassresources.net
Web: http://compassresources.net
Compass Resources is a professional Christian counseling practice
that provides therapy and assessments for children with emotional/behavioral,
developmental (including autism spectrum), or learning disabilities.
Comprehensive Therapy Children's Center
Sherry McGhee or Patti Normand
2015 Vaughn Road Suite 130
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
(770) 425-6661; (770)
425-1189
2nd Location
Sherry McGhee or Patti Normand
212 Riverstone
Drive Suite F
Canton, Georgia 30114
(770) 345-7796
Email: ctcc@opexonline.com
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy provided in clinic,
home/natural environment, and acquatics program. Serving children and families
since 1984.
Dawn
A. Cook, Ph.D., P.C.
The Dawn Evaluation Center
1981 Lilburn Stone
Mountain Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(770) 923-2756; (770) 923-0349
(fax)
Email: drdawn@bellsouth.net
Web: www.drdawncook.com
Specializing
exclusively in comprehensive, strength-based psychoeducational evaluations for
ADHD, Dyslexia and other learning conditions. School consultation and advocacy
services also available.
CORE
Advocacy Group
Dr. Wislene John
6181 Memorial Drive
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 206-2673; (888) 4-CAGK12; (678) 206-2674 (fax)
Email: info@coreadvocacy.com
Web: http://www.coreadvocacy.com
Educational services by Georgia certified educators which include
advice, consultations, written correspondence,tutoring, academic/behavioral
monitoring, and school meeting (SST, IEP, 504 Plans) representation.
Creative
Educational Consultants
Cheryl Rutherford Ngoto
6194 Giles Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(404) 914-1777
Email: ngotoc@comcast.net
Advocating for Children and Families
Lauren
Cuvillier, Esq.
Attorney at Law
755 Commerce Dr. Suite 600
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 378-7700; (404) 378-7708 (fax)
Email: cuvillierlawyer@bellsouth.net
Representing students with special education needs from elementary
through post-graduate and professional schools, especially for
ADHD and learning disabilities, and also representation at student
disciplinary hearings.
D2
Educational Services
Lee Dilidili
5303 Fernbrook Falls Ct
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
(770) 965-3413
Email: ldili4@yahoo.com
Web: http://d2educationalservices.bravehost.com
Certified Educator with Masters degree in Education. Serving students
and familes as tutor, lay advocate and educational consultant.
Familiar with behavioral plans and FBAs.
Delvin-Brown
Consulting
Dr. Angela Delvin-Brown
1888 Dayron Trace
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 973-1336; (770) 235-3363; (770) 973-5234 (fax)
Email: adelvinb@bellsouth.net
Educational services include parent education, IEP planing and
advocacy, behavioral assessments, and classroom supports. Provide
supports and training to school systems for the effective education
of students with disabilities.
Developmental Pediatric Specialists, Inc.
Dr. Leslie Rubin, Developmental
Pediatrician
Kelly Matthys, Office Manager
776 Windsor Parkway NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 303-7247
Email: kmatthys@teamcenters.org
We provide assessment and care coordination for children and adults with all types
of developmental disabilities. Team includes developmental pediatrician and clinical
social worker.
Down
Syndrome Association of Atlanta
Michelle Norweck
4355 J Cobb Parkway
#213
Atlanta, GA 30339
(404) 320-3233
Email: Executive
_Director@AtlantaDSAA.org
Web: http://www.AtlantaDSAA.org
DSAA enhances the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families through
support,education,advocacy and awareness.
Dyslexia
Institutes of America
L. Miggins, Director of Education
6145 Barfield
Road Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30328
(678) 353-3339; (404) 459-5526
Email:
info@dyslexiaga.org
Web: www.dyslexiaga.org
Assessment and therapy backed by years of groundbreaking research into the treatment
of dyslexia.
Dyslexia
Masters
Scott A Timm
4174 Dream Catcher Drive
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 516-6683
Email: DyslexiaMasters@juno.com
Web: http://www.dyslexiamasters.com
Facilitating the Davis Dyslexia correction program as it applies
to dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD, and other related
learning difficulties. Atlanta area and willing to travel.
E-Groups
The GA-Advocates Network is an exciting new list service designed to set up
a State wide network of special needs Advocates in GA to disseminate information
to each other and to discuss advocacy matters. We welcome parent advocates, professional
advocates, non-profit agency advocates, and state department advocates.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GA-AdvocatesNetwork
The GA-ChildrensNetwork
is a list service in Georgia designed to provide much needed information and support
for parents and grandparents of children with special needs. Parents and professionals
are members of the list and will offer support and sound advice. The list is screened
for confidentiality and privacy reasons.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GA-ChildrensNetwork/
The AD/HD e-newsletter
is an on-line Email newsletter used to disseminate info about AD/HD and co-morbid
disorders to interested parties. Types of notices sent: support group meeting
notices, disability and advocacy info, local disability org info, research, special
education related info, and misc. articles.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GA-ADHDe-news/
The
GA-ADHDParentSupport list serv is a closed and confidential list which requires
introductions for approved membership. We invite parents, advocates, professionals
and educators for the sole purpose of learning about AD/HD, co-morbid disorders,
advocacy and educational/legal issues.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GA-ADHDParentSupport/
The
GA AD/HDAdultSupport list is a closed and confidential discussion
list serv open to Adults with AD/HD, professionals and others
with an interest in Adult AD/HD and co-morbid disorders.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GA-ADHDAdultSupport/
Easter Seals North Georgia
3035 N. Druid Hills Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 633-9609
Email: ddavi08@ibm.net
Easter
Seals Southern Georgia, Inc
Beth English, Executive Direct
1906 Palmyra Road
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 439-7061; (800) 365-4583; (229) 435-6278 (fax)
Email: benglish@swga-easterseals.org
Web: http://southerngeorgia.easterseals.com
Easter Seals Southern Georgia provides vocational, residential,respite,day
and family support services to children & adults with disabilities.
Easter
Seals West Georgia, Inc.
Sharon J. Borger
2515 Double Churches Road
Columbus,
GA 31909
(706) 660-1144; (706) 660-1146 (fax)
Email: sharon@eastersealswga.org
Web:
http://www.westgeorgia.easterseals.com
Easter
Seals is a therapeutic care and education program where people with disabilities
are stimulated and encouraged to achieve their optimum level of independence.
Eating
Away Autism
Stefanie T. Smith
3553 Dexter Way
Marietta, GA 30062
(678) 571-7100
Email: Stefanie.Smith@eatingawayautism.com
Web: www.eatingawayautism.com
This site offers a unique "starter box" to help parents who want to
begin the GFCF diet. Dietary consultation is available as well.
Educational
Advocacy Associates, LLC
Gerald E. Nelms
P.O. Box 641
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(404) 437-8882; (770) 856-4842; (770) 423-1151 (fax)
Email: nelmsge@edu-advocacy-assoc.com
Web: http://www.edu-advocacy-assoc.com
We provide advocacy services for parents who are concerned about
the appropriate education that their special needs child is/is
not receiving.
Emory
Regional Perinatal Center
P.O. Box 26015
80 Butler Street, S.E.
Atlanta, GA 30335
Email: Karen_Pierce@oz.ped.emory.edu
Web: www.emory.edu/PEDS/NEONATOLOGY/DCP
Epilepsy
Foundation of Georgia
100 Edgewood Avenue, N.E., Suite 1200
Atlanta,
GA 30303
(404) 527-7155; (800) 527-7105 (In GA)
Email: epilepsyga@mindspring.com
Web: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/georgia/
Jean
M. Estes, Esq.
Attorney at Law
105 Eric Run Court
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 339-9854
Email: jeanestes@bellsouth.net
I am an attorney who represents the interests of children at the
request of their parents as they seek a free and appropriate education
in the state of Georgia.
Exceptional
Horizons
Tia James
119 Villas Ridge Drive
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(404) 357-7162
Email: tiajames@exceptionalhorizons.net
Web: http://www.exceptionalhorizons.net
Advocacy, Discrete Trial Training/ABA, tutoring, behavior modification,
speech language training.
F.A.C.E.S.
(Families of Autism/Asperger's Syndrome Care, Educate and Support
(F.A.C.E.S.) Autism Support)
Sonya Bell or Kristen Henshaw
P.O. Box 703
Loganville, GA 30052
(770) 356-6140
Email: waltonfaces@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.georgiafaces.info
Providing support, information, speakers on various topics and
family outings for Walton and surrounding counties. F.A.C.E.S.
meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Church
of LDS, Youth Monroe Road, Monroe, GA (No meetings in May-July).
Family socials throughout the year.
First
Steps Consulting
Atlanta, Georgia
(404) 353-5333
Email: sgdatty@bellsouth.net
First Steps provides information on local resources and advocacy training to parents,
school personnel, and private providers for all of Georgia and Tennessee.
Fragile
Kids Foundation
Carolyn Polakowski
3350 Riverwood Pkwy, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 951-6111; (770) 541-3864 (fax)
Email: carolyn@fragilkids.org
Web: http://www.fragilekids.org
Supports families of medically fragile chidren in Georgia with
the equipment and medical supplies not covered by insurance, Medicaid
or Peachcare yet is vital for a child's rehabilitation or quality
of life goals.
FUNctional
Physical Therapy, Inc.
2530-B Mountain Industrial Blvd.
Tucker, GA
30047
(404) 456-3717
Email: LFlowers@aol.com
Susan
McCarthy Furman, Ph.D., LLC
805 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030-1870
(404) 992-0705
Psychoeducational assessment for learning disabilities and ADHD
for individuals 10 years old and older. CBT services for individuals
(10 and older) and families.
Dr.
Jennifer Gale, PsyD
1827 Powers Ferry Rd Blg 22
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 953-4744; (770) 953-4640 (fax)
Email: jgale@powersferrypsychology.com
Web: http://www.powersferrypsychology.com
Provides psycholological testing to children and adults for a
variety of disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism,
PDD NOS, Asperger's Disorder), ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities,
Mood Disorders, and Behavioral Disorders.
Barbara A. Garnes, Advocate and Educational Consultant
P.O. Box 143254
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 472-1663
Email: Bgarnes453@bellsouth.net
Advocating for Children With Disabilities. Assist parents in achieving
and maintaining appropriate services for thieir child or children.
(Consultation, tutoring, and monitoring) Attending SST, IEP and
504 plan meetings as your representative.
Georgia
Asperger's Organization
Marcia Singson
415 Arrowhatchee Drive
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-0672
Email: marciasingson@yahoo.com
Web: http://georgiaaspergersorganization.org
Georgia Asperger's Organization provides advocacy support, social
skills, and resources. Meeting location 1st and 3rd Thursday monthly
from 7:00 -8:30 at Barrow Hospital, 316 N.Broad Street, 3rd floor,
Winder.
The
Georgia Centre for Parental Coaching, Inc.
Brenda Murphy, MA, CTACC
P.O. Box 1942
Monroe, GA 30655
(866) 571-7990; (888) 851-4446 (fax)
Email: admin@parentcoachingcenter.com
Web: http://www.parentcoachingcenter.com
Provides adults with practical strategies, tools, and parenting
information via the telephone for children with ADHD, Asperger's
Syndrome, Sensory Integration Disorder, Strong-Willed children,
etc.
Georgia
Child Care Council
2987 Clairmont Road, Suite 220
Atlanta, GA 30329-1687
(404) 679-4880
Web: http://www.decal.state.ga.us/
Georgia
Childhood Bipolar Foundation
(678) 231-5279 - Julie Ward, President
Email: gcbf@gcbf.org
Web: www.gcbf.org
GCBF is a not-for-profit foundation that seeks to support and educate parents
and professionals about childhood onset bipolar disorder. We sponsor several online
support groups, in-person meetings and monitored children's support groups.
Georgia Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
114 Baker Street,
N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30308-3366
(404) 659-0214
Email: gapta@mindspring.com
Web: http://www.georgiapta.org/
Georgia
Department of Education
1870 Twin Towers East,
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-3963; (404) 651-6457 (fax); (800) 311-3627 (GA residents only)
Georgia
Legal Services Program
1100 Spring Street, N.W., Suite 200
Atlanta,
GA 30309
(404) 206-5175
Email: ttogut@glsp.org
Georgia Legal Services represents special education clients who are indigent and
qualify for our services. We serve 154 (there are 159) counties in Georgia.
Georgia
Parent Support Network
1381 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 758-4500; (800) 832-8645
Email: gpsn@mindspring.com
Web: http://www.gpsn.org/
Georgia Parent
Support Network (GPSN) is dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy
for children and youth with mental illness, emotional disturbances, and behavioral
differences and their families.
Georgia
Speech-Language-Hearing Association
P.O. Box 6708
Athens, GA 30604
(706) 613-0144
Email: exdir@gsha.org
Web: http://www.gsha.org/
Georgia
State Board of Education Rules Pertaining to Exceptional Students
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/doe/legalservices/rules.asp
Georgia
Therapy 4 Kidz
Kim Chastain
3450 Acworth Due West Rd Suite 310
Kennesaw-Acworth, GA 30144
(770) 826-0440; (770) 517-5131 (fax)
Email:
kimchastain@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.therapy4kidz.com
Intensive Pediatric Therapy specializing in TheraSuit Suit Therapy. Aquatic Therapy
on site, Lite Gait Partial weight bearing gait technology, for children of all
diagnoses.
GN Integrated Pediatric Therapy, LLC /Kids In Sync
Gillian (Jill) Nurhonen, OTR/L
7635 Rock Shadow Ct.
Gainesville, GA 30506
(678) 549-3536; (678) 513-3851 (fax)
Email: gillot@comcast.net
Web: http://www.kidsinsync.net
Specialized Pediatric Occupational + Speech therapy in sensory
integration clinic. 15+ years exp. Quality, comprehensive, personal
service. ADD, Sensory Processing, Autism,all childhood diagnoses.
K.
Lea Goodman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 4291
Alpharetta, GA 30023
(404) 642-9717
Email: leagoodman@yahoo.com
Law practice that serves the needs of families with children or adults with
disabilities.
Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities for Georgia
Governor's
Council on Developmental Disabilities
2 Peachtree Street, N.W., 3rd Floor,
Suite 210
Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
(404) 657-2120; (888) 275-4233
Email: eej@dhr.state.ga.us
Janet
Grayson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 390654
Snellville GA 30039
(770) 922-9898
Email: jegrayson@mindspring.com
An attorney with Social Work experience. Specialties: disability & education
law, guardianships, and Mental Health. Advocate/ IEP consultant. Parent of child
with Asperger's Syndrome.
Greater
Atlanta Speech and Language Clinics, Inc.
1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite B200
Marietta, Ga 30068
(770) 977 9457; (770) 977-5087 (fax)
or
3725 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suite B-3
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 831-2313; (770) 831-2830; (770) 831-2778 (fax)
Email: gaslc2@aol.com
Web: greateratlantaspeech.com
We provide comprehensive services for Speech-Language, Occupational
Therapy, Physical Therapy and Hippotherapy. Social skills groups
offered with Music Chatter and Speech Aerobics.
Green's
Karate
Corey Green
P.O.Box 21894
Chattanooga, TN 37424
(423) 432-5280
Email: greenskarate@msn.com
Web: http://www.greenskarate.com
Green's Karate produces National Champions & Medalists. GK
produced the "first and second students in history with autism
to qualify for the Karate Nationals". As seen on CNN.
Griest
& Williams Educational Resources, LLC
Wendy Williams, M.A.
3400 Peachtree Road, Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 239-0053
Email: w.williams@mindspring.com
Web: http://www.griestwilliams.com
Griest & Williams Educational Resources, LLC specialize in
day school and college placement, SSAT individual testing, academic
organization and study skills.
Sharon
Gudger
Special Education Consultant/Advocate
6865 Lisa Lane
Dunwoody,
GA 30338
(678) 764-5554
Email: sharongudger@bellsouth.net
Sharon Gudger is a parent of a special needs child and had successfully advocated
for her child, along with other children for 12 years.
Penny
Hays, Ph.D.
3178 Bolero Way
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 414-0098; (770)
414-6959 (fax)
Email: DrPennyHays@comcast.net
Web:
http://www.DrPennyHays.com
Psychoeducational
evaluations for learning disabilities, ADHD
Helping
Hands Pediatric Therapy, Inc.
3460 Summit Ridge Parkway, Suite 302
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 475-0842
Email: swhelpinghands@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.helpinghandspediatrictherapy.com
Occupational and Speech services in the home, daycare, or preschool
as well as at our clinic in Duluth.
HireOrder
Thinking Inc.
Shana Sheats
P.O. Box 931
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(404) 831-2668
Email: sheatspyt@aol.com
Web: http://www.hireorderthinking.com
HOT offers a researched-based Literacy program for 2nd-10th graders
that have a reading disability and need solution-oriented Reading
Comprehension, Spelling & Vocabulary Development.
Innovative
Behavior Options, LLC
Robin Trowell, M.S., BCBA
1365 Lyndhurst Way
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 992-8534
Email: Robin@BehaviorOptions.com
Web: http://www.BehaviorOptions.com
IBO works with children through adults with developmental disabilities.
We focus on increasing language and daily living skills while
decreasing problem behaviors such as aggression or noncompliance.
Integrated
Behavioral Solutions
Coby J. Lund, Ph.D.
3919 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.,
NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 314-2456; (770) 235-4209; (770) 986-8108 (fax)
Email:
CobyLund@aol.com
Web: http://www.ibs.cc
In-home
and school consultative Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children
with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
International Dyslexia Association
Georgia Branch (AL, GA)
President
1951 Greystone Road
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 256-1232
INTROPACES
948
Century Oak Drive
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-3864
Email: j.millsapcarey@hotmail.com
Web:
http://www.geocities.com/paytonese/PACES.html
Intropaces(Introducing
Parents of Autistic Children Encouraging Services and support. A support group
providing support, resources, and community awareness in Barrow county and surrounding
areas.
Jacobs'
Ladder Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.,
Hahira, GA
We provide for children & adults an opportunity to ride horses
as an outlet to meet their recreational needs. We service many
different types of differently abled individuals. We are open
5 days a week, all year. For more information, please call Leslie
Jacobs at (229) 794-1188.
Kaplan
Educational Services
Richard Kaplan
776 Windsor Parkway
Sandy Springs, GA 30342
(404) 256-5500
Email: richardkaplanrk@yahoo.com
30 years working with Special Education children and adults to
achive on thier IQ level. IEP advocate; motivation, organization,
academics, school placement, family guidance, student and job
coaching.
Kids
R Kids of Buford
Jodi Jarrett
4440 Commerce Drive
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 831-1280; (770) 831-1282 (fax)
Email: krk17@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.kidsrkidsbuford.com
We are an inclusion child care center. We have a sign language
interpreter, speech therapist, and access to an OT/PT.
KidSkills
Therapy
Jacqueline Schafer, MOT, OTR/L
4455 Dartmoore Lane
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 463-9223; (678) 807-7792
Email: KidSkillsTherapy@comcast.net
Web: http://KidSkillsTherapy.com
Home, School, Daycare, Clinic Based Pediatric Occupational, including
Certified Sensory Intergration and Praxis Testing and SI Therapy.
Kidsplay
Therapy Center, Inc.
Renee White or Gretchen Clark
438 Grayson Parkway, P.O. Box 642
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 205-5437; (678) 377-7950 (fax)
Email: renee@kidsplaytherapy.com,
gretchen@kidsplaytherapy.com
Web: www.kidsplaytherapy.com
A pediatric staff of occupational, physical and speech therapist
striving to provide comprehensive services. We provide services
in the home and at our Grayson clinic.
K
& L Solutions
3316 Harrison Rd.
East Point, GA 30344
(404)
684-9361
Email: klsolutions@bellsouth.net
K & L Solutions is an Educational Consulting firm specializing in children
with special needs: autism, pervasive developmental disorder, central auditory
processing disorder, ADHD, Auditory Integration Training, etc.
Lorna
Sills Katica, Esq.
Attorney at Law
One Alliance Center
3500 Lenox
Road Suite 1500
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 419-2485; (404) 419-2486 (fax)
Email:
LKatica@katicalaw.com
Web: http://katicalaw.com
Law Firm Specializing in Education Law and Labor and Employment Law. Experience
in representing special education students in multiple school districts in Georgia.
Lisbeth
Krawiecki, LCSW, ACSW
One Lakeside Commons
990 Hammond Drive, Suite 575
Atlanta, GA 30328
(404) 252-9051
Email: liskrawiecki@gmail.com
Individual and Family Counseling. Behavior Modification, special
needs, social skills.
Learning
Connections
Martha Payne
88 Highgrove Dr.
Suwanee, GA 30024
(404) 886-2720; (678) 947-2957 (fax)
Email: mpayne@learningconnections.biz
Web: http://learningconnections.biz
A proud provider of the Davis Dyslexia Correction Program serving
clients with dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADD and ADHD in the metro
Atlanta and surrounding areas.
Learning
Disabilities Association of Georgia
130 West Wieuca Road, Suite 202
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 303-7774
Email: services@ldag.org
Web: www.ldag.org
LearningRx
Kennesaw
Kristen Thompson
3420 Acworth Due West Road, Suite B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 529-4800
Email: k.thompson@learningrx.net
Web: http://www.learningrx.com/kennesaw
A cognitive skills training center specializing in kids and adults
wanting to improve memory, attention, reading speed and ability
and general processing to be more effective at work or school.
Lekotek
of Georgia
Helene Prokesch, Executive Director
1955 Cliff Valley
Way Suite 102
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 633-3430; (404) 633-1242 (fax)
Email: lekotekga@mindspring.com
Web: www.lekotekga.org
Using adapted
toys and computer equipment, Lekotek provides opportunities for children to have
fun and learn along the way. It is a safe haven from medical appointments and
therapies, a place where parents find resources and support.
Lessons4all
Juanita Pritchard
#184, 3330 Cobb Parkway, Suite 17
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 966-9203
Email: jpritchard@lessons4all.org
Web: http://www.lessons4all.org
Teaching
materials, tips, and supports to help students with significant cognitive disabilities
access the school curriculum in a meaningful way.
Betsy
Loiacono, Non-Attorney Advocate
105 Creekview Trail
Warner Robins,
GA 31088
(478) 953-1953; (478) 213-9784
Email: betsyloiacono@yahoo.com
Advocacy services, parent coaching, IEP and section 504 plan support.
Look
Who's Talking
Karen Trommer
3545 Cobblestone Way
Loganville, GA
30052
(678) 592-8145; (770) 554-0156 (fax)
Email: karentrommer@comcast.net
Web: http://lookwhostalking.org
Providing
pediatric speech therapy in the Loganville area. Excepts most insurance.
Magnolia
Pediatric Therapy
Gary Gault
3565 Austell Rd, Ste. 11
Marietta,
GA 30008
(770) 319-8000; (770) 319-8730 (fax)
Email: magnoliaservices@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.magnoliapedatric.com
Multi-disciplinary pediatric clinic providing OT,PT and ST to special needs children.
Medasi
Educational Services
Meka Hunt
133 Wynnmeade Parkway
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(678) 519-1664
Email: lamikcot@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.aahnet.org
We provide advocacy services for students with disabilities that
are in public schools. We also help parents with transitional
planning for students graduating or leaving the school system.
Merrill
Lynch
Katherine Burford
7414 Hodgson Memorial Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 351-2318; (912) 228-5787 (fax)
Email: katherine_burford@ml.com
Web: http://fa.ml.com/theLNBgroup
Through ML's Families of Children With Disabilities Program, we
help address the unique financial concerns of clients with disabled
loved ones including insurance, asset management, and estate planning.
Miller
Psychological Associates
Sue Barrick Miller, Ph.D.
4080 McGinnis Ferry
Road, Suite 301
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(770) 833-9966; (678) 513-0743 (fax)
Email:
drsuem@bellsouth.net
Psychological
evaluations and therapy services including social skills training with a specialization
in autism spectrum disorders. Background and training includes having worked in
the public school system.
NAMI-Georgia
3125 Presidential Parkway, Suite 335
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770)
234-0855; (800) 728-1052
Email: NAMI-GA@nami.org
Web: http://www.namigeorgia.org/
National
Mental Health Association of Georgia
100 Edgewood Avenue, N.E., Suite
502
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 527-7175
Web: http://www.nmhag.org/
North
Georgia Autism Center, Inc.
Jessica Pugh, MS, BCBA
5285 Lake Pointe
Center Dr., Suite C
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 844-8624
Email:
northgaautismcen@bellsouth.net
Web:
http://www.northgeorgiaautismcenter.com
We provide Applied Behavior Services
to children with autism and developmental disabilities including Discrete Trial,
Consultation, School Consultations, and Training Classes.
Nutritionally
Yours Health Solutions
Alane Palmer, ND, CNC
5755 North Point Pkwy,
Ste 48
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(678) 372-2913; (678) 648-9932 (fax)
Email: AlanepND@aol.com
Web: http://www.nutritionallyyours.net
Alane is a Naturopath & a Certified Nutrition Counselor that
enjoys working with children. She sees kids with ADHD, ADD, attention
deficit, IBS, food allergies, sinus infections & more.
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Department of Education
Vocational Education Special Needs Unit
1752 Twin Towers East
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 657-8324
Email: jchandle@doe.k12.ga.us
Open
Doors Educational Consulting and Advocacy
Nancy Burton
13090 Magnolia Crescent Dr
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 853-4486
Email: opendoorsconslt@aol.com
25 years advocating for families and children who are not receiving
special services from the school and to ensure EVERY child's right
to a free and appropriate education.
Optimal
Psychological Services
5755 North Point Pkwy suite 48
Alpharetta, GA
30022
(678) 528-5816
Email: Optimalmind@yahoo.com
We
specialize in assessment and treatment of learning disabilities, behavioral and
emotional difficulties in children. Psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations.
Chiropractic and nutritional services also provided.
Parents
Educating Parents and Professionals for All Children (PEPPAC)
8318 Durelee
Lane Suite 101
Douglas, GA 30134
(770) 577-7771
Email: PEPPAC@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.peppinc.org/
Parents
Educating Parents and Professionals, Inc.
Linda Shepard
P.O. Box 5128
Douglasville, GA 30154
(770) 577-7771; (404) 388-7748; (779) 577-7774 (fax)
Email: shepard.linda@peppinc.org
Web: http://www.peppinc.org
Non-attorney
Advocacy, workshop and trainings, as well as parental assistance to special education
needs and rights.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Web: http://www.georgiapta.org/
Parent
to Parent of Georgia, Inc.
3805 Presidential Parkway, Suite 207
Atlanta,
GA 30340
(770) 451-5484
Email:
info@parenttoparentofga.org
Web:
http://www.parenttoparentofga.org/
Parent
Training Information Project
Parents Educating Parents & Professional
for All Children (PEPPAC)
The RACHAM Building
8957
Highway 5
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 577-7771; (770)577-7774 (fax);
(800) 322-7065 (GA only)
Email:
peppac@bellsouth.net
Web: www.peppinc.org
Parkaire
Consultants
4939 Lower Roswell Road
Building C suite 201
Marietta,
GA 30068
(770) 578-1519
Email: lvkirk@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.parkaireconsultants.com
Educational Consultant specializing in planning and organization, executive
function, written expression, study and test-taking skills. Extensive background
working with under-achieving gifted students and students with learning differences.
Pathways
to Learning, Inc.
David Castellon
1551 Jennings Mill Rd. Suite 3000-A
Bogart,
GA 30622
(706) 543-9409; (706) 543-9409 (fax)
Email: pathwaystolearn@bellsouth.net
Tutor children with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Day school for
dyslexic children.
Paulding
Collaborative for Children & Families
445 Paulding Lane
Dallas,
GA 30132
(770) 443-1660
Peach
State Pediatric Therapy, Inc.
Todd Kuneyl
4869 Bristol Industrial
Hwy.
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 318-3217; (770) 921-7380 (fax)
Email:
tkuneyl@peachstatetherapy.com
Web: http://www.peachstatetherapy.com
10,000 sq ft occupational therapy facility located in Buford, GA. Our company
specializes in sensory integration on a pediatric level.
Pedia-Rehab
Inc.
Diane Simon MS CCC-SLP
5806 Union Hill Road
Canton, GA 30115
(678) 393-9846; (770) 754-9632
Email: pediareh@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.ceotoddler.com
Provide Speech and Language services to special needs children.
Certified in Hippotherapy. Specialties include Apraxia, Oral Motor/Feeding
therapy and children with autistic spectrum disorders.
The
Pediatric Therapy Clinic
Donna Schulman
5150 Stilesboro Rd. Suite 410
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 218-2300; (770) 218-2201 (fax)
Email: donna@thepediatrictherapyclinic.com
Web: http://thepediatrictherapyclinic.com
We offer occupational therapy and speech therapy services to children
with developmental disabilities. Now taking new clients. Opening
in March 2009! Experienced therapists!
Stephanie
H. Perleberg, Ph.D., P.C.
3534 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(678) 624-0310 Ext. 15; (770) 827-5540; (678) 624-0258 (fax)
Email: sperleberg@msn.com
Dr. Perleberg, clinical psychologist, provides assessment and therapy services
to individuals/families with diability concerns (learning disabiltiies, autism
spectrum disorders, ADHD, other developmental disabilities).
PIAGET
Network- Professional Independent Advocates Guiding Educational
Transitions
Contact: Mandy Abel Hillinger
4075 Springlake Circle
Buford GA 30519
678-576-7947
Email: MandyHillinger@Piagetnetwork.com
Web: http://www.piagetnetwork.com
P.I.A.G.E.T Network is educators and advocates available to evaluate,
attend meetings, make recommendations, prepare letters and explain
Special Education Laws pertaining to your child's needs.
Rachel
Platt, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3348 Peachtree Road, N.E.
Tower Place 200, Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 255-3434; (404) 255-3430 (fax)
Email: rplatt@plattfamilylaw.com
Web: http://www.plattfamilylaw.com
I represent parents and students in special education and disciplinary
matters.
Powers
Ferry Psychological Associates
Jennifer Swales, Ph.D.
1827 Powers Ferry Road
Building 22, Ste. 200
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 953-4744 Ext. 41; (770) 953-4640 (fax)
Email: jswales@powersferrypsychology.com
Web: http://www.powersferrypsychology.com
Licensed Psychologist specializing in assessment and therapy services
for children and adolescents. Dr. Swales provides comprehensive
assessments to address behavioral, social, emotional, and academic
concerns.
Prader-Willi
Syndrome Association of Georgia, Inc. (PWSA/GA)
Hope Mays, Exec. Dir.
PO Box 659
Roswell, GA 30077
or 1146 Green Street
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 518-4795; (877) 518-4795; (770) 642-1327 (fax)
Email: pwsaga@aol.com
Web: www.pwsaga.org
The mission of PWSA/GA is to provide information, education,
and family support that will empower people with Prader-Willi
Syndrome to lead quality lives as productive citizens.
Prainito
Pediatric Therapy
Aimee Prainito, MA, OTR/L
1885 Meadowchase Court
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 601-5004
Email: aprainito@prainitopediatrictherapy.com
Web: http://www.prainitopediatrictherapy.com
Experienced Pediatric OT (16 yrs) providing home care in Gwinnett County. Accepts
medicaid, CMOs, Babies Cant Wait and most insurance plans.
Programs
for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Young Children
Special Education
Georgia Department of Education
1870 Twin Towers East
Atlanta, GA 30334-5060
(404) 657-9955
Programs for Children with
Special Health Care Needs
Children's Medical Services
Office of Children
with Special Needs
Family Health Branch
Division of Public Health
Department of Human Resources
2 Peachtree Street, Room 11-206
Atlanta,
GA 30303-3186
(404) 657-2726
Email: lmoore@dhr.state.ga.us
Web: www.health.state.ga.us/programs/CMS/
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth
through 2
Babies Can't Wait Program
Division of Public Health
Department of Human Resources
2 Peachtree Street, Room 11-206
Atlanta, GA 30303-3186
(404) 657-2726
Email: skmoss@dhr.state.ga.us
Web: www2.state.ga.us/departments/DHR/
Programs
for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through
2
Babies Can't Wait Program
Office of Children with Special Needs
Family Health Branch
Division of Public Health
Department of Human Resources
2 Peachtree Street, Room 11-206
Atlanta, GA 30303-3186
(404) 657-2726
Email: skmoss@dhr.state.ga.us
Web:
http://www.health.state.ga.us/programs/BCW/index.asp
Promise
Advocacy
Alisa Prosser
185 Hudson Rd.
Poulan, GA 31781
(229) 395-7703
Email: alisa_prosser@att.net
Advocate for special education; work with parents to understand
their children's disability and find answers to questions.
Psychological
Services For Children
Spomenka Newman, Ph.D., P.C.
195 West Pike Street
Stark Building, Suite 207 & 209
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(770) 315-4554
Email: spomenka@mindspring.com
Web: http://psychologist4kids.com
Licensed psychologist with doctorates School Psychology and Gifted
Education providing comprehensive services for twice exceptional
children: gifted children with ADHD, learning disabilities, Asperger's,
mood disorders.
Raise
Them High, Inc.
Ann Elliott
170 Sheringham Drive
Roswell, GA 30076
(678) 313-1527; (770) 587-2211 (fax)
Email: abelliott@charter.net
Web: http://raisethemhigh.com
We assist parents in the Deeming Waiver process to help them get
Medicaid services for their child.
Reading
Boosters, LLC
Sheila Durden
5005 TreeSummit Pkwy.
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 608-9288
Email: readingboosters@gmail.com
Web: http://www.readingboosters.com
Providing in-home remediation using multi-sensory stimulation
for integration of language and imagery to develop reading, spelling,
comprehension and math skills via specialized research-based programs.
Reading
Quest
Lesa Hall
138 Canal Street, Suite 101
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 330-8577; (912) 233-8280
Email: lesa@readingquestga.com
Web: http://www.readingquestga.com
Learning Center specializing in programs for dyslexia, dysgraphia,
dyscalculia, dyspraxia, ADD/ ADHD, auditory processing disorder.
Serving children and adults.
Dr.
Amy E. Redd, Psy.D.
2964 Peachtree Rd., Ste. 324
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 388-0767
Email: aredd@powersferrypsychology.com
Board certified clinical psychologist providing psychological
/ neuropsychological / psychoeducational testing to children /
adolescents / adults for disorders including but not limited to:
ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mood
Disorders, and Behavioral Disorders.
Rules
of the State Board of Education including Vocational & GT
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/doe/legalservices/rules.asp
Scottish
Rite Clinic (Main Campus)
Health Care of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
1001 Johnsons Ferry Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 257-3222
Scottish
Rite at North Point (Satellite)
3795 Mansell Road
Alpharetta, GA 30202
(770) 645-1657
Scottish
Rite at Fayette (Satellite)
1265 Highway 54 West
Suite 200
Fayetteville,
GA 30214-4521
(770) 719-5725
Scottish
Rite at Gwinnett (Satellite)
4850 Sugarloaf Pkwy #501
Lawrenceville,
GA 30044
(770) 682-3508
Scottish
Rite at Cobb (Satellite)
1371 Church Street Extension
Marietta, GA
30060
(770) 427-2557
Scottish
Rite in the Southern Crescent (Satellite)
81 Upper Riverdale Road
Suite 200
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 907-5939
Scottish
Rite Communicative Disorders Center at Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419-1997
(912) 961-3066
Seasoned
Care for Kids
P.O. Box 34
Clarkdale, GA30111
(678) 488-5937
provide testing and evaluations for children with disabilities case manager for
children with disabilities.
S.
L. C. Professional Consultations
Janine Walton
P.O. Box 870182
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(770) 879-6310; (404) 395-3930; (770) 879-1542 (fax)
Email: slcreferrals@bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.bellsouth.net/p/pwp-slcreferrals
Will provide formal speech-language pathology evaluations and
therapy services for children with special developmental needs.
Evaluation services are at the request of parents, physicians,
and early childhood education specialists.
Solutions
For Learning
S. Crosskey
2975 N. Fulton DR. NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 387-2954
Email: info@solutions-4-learning.com
Web: http://www.solutions-4-learning.com
Reading clinics, organizational skills, speech/language therapy,
1-on-1 and small group, written expression.
South West Parental Information & Resource Center
Jill Alexander/ Laketa Shelton
P.O. Box 362
401 West Altamaha St.
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 423-7933; (229) 423-7221 (fax)
Email: cisjalexander@windstream.net
Web: http://cisnet.org/cisfbh
The South West Parental Information Resource Center (PIRC) hub is funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Innovation & Improvement is a key program area within Communities In Schools of GA.
Southern
Occupational Therapy Services, Inc.
Shirley E. Thomas OTR/L
9800 Hutcheson Ferry Rd
Palmetto, GA 30268
(770) 401-0296; 770-463-5398 (fax)
Email: thom3528@bellsouth.net
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services in home and community.Specialization
in Autism Spectrum and Sensory integration disorders including
other developmental disorders. 17 years experience.
Special
Education Advocacy Services
Karen J. Fleetwood
137 Hidden Lakes Dr.
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 267-4433
Email: kfleetwood@peoplepc.com
*organization of records & documents *reviewing records
& assessments *reviewing IEPs & helping parents prepare
for IEP meetings *assistance with verbal & written communication.
SPECTRUM,
Autism Support Group, Inc.
Claire Dees, Co-President
PO Box 502
Grayson, GA 30017
(770) 904-2909; (770) 904-2908 (fax)
Email: claidee@aol.com
Web: http://www.atl-spectrum.com
Parent support group based in Gwinett County, GA, also offering
sibling support group, Aspergers Support group, Dads group and
Grandparents group as well as camps and social skills groups
for those on the autism spectrum.
Speech-Language
Pathology Associates, Inc.
Laurie K. Botstein
3137 Kings Arms Court
Atlanta,
GA 30345
(770) 939-9986; (404) 786-1463; (770) 939-9986 (fax)
Email: slpai@bellsouth.net
SLPAI provides diagnostic and therapeutic services for individuals with disorders
that interfere with their ability to communicate, interact and adversely affects
their education.
Speech
TherepeZe, Inc.
Contact Name: Erika Robinson
5784 Fairington Farms
Court
Lithonia, GA30038
(404) 551-0222
Email:
erikarobinson@writeme.com
My company provides skilled speech therapy services
in the natural environment of the speech impaired child.
Spina
Bifida Association of Georgia, Inc.
James Okula, Executive Director
1448
McLendon Drive Suite B
Decatur, GA 30033
(770) 939-1044; (770) 939-1049
(fax)
Email: info@spinabifidaga.org
Web: http://www.spinabifidaga.org
The Spina Bifida Association of GA (SBAG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
whose mission is to promote the achievement of full potential for persons born
with spina bifida while emphasizing the prevention of this birth defect.
State Department of Education: Special Education
Division for Exceptional
Students
Georgia Department of Education
1870 Twin Towers East
Atlanta,
GA 30334
(404) 656-3963
Email: ppickens@doe.k12.ga.us
Web: http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/exceptional/index.asp
State Education
Agency Rural Representative
Division for Exceptional Students
Georgia
Department of Education
1870 Twin Towers East
Atlanta, GA 30334-5060
(404) 656-3963
Email: ppickens@doe.k12.ga.us
State Literacy
Resource Center
Dept. of Technical and Adult Education
1800 Century
Place, Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30345-4304
(404)
679-1635
State
Mediation System
Georgia Department of Education
Division for Exceptional
Students
1870 Twin Towers East
Atlanta, GA 30334-5060
(404) 657-9959
Email: nohara@doe.k12.ga.us
State Mental Health Agency
Division of Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Substance
Abuse
Department of Human Resources
2 Peachtree Street, N.W., 22nd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
(404) 657-2260
Email:
jelovrien@dhr.state.ga.us
Web:
http://dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR/
State Mental Health
Representative for Children and Youth
Division of Mental Health/Mental
Retardation/Substance Abuse
Department of Human Resources
2 Peachtree
Street, N.W., 23rd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
(404) 657-2157
Email:
dmorgan@dhr.state.ga.us
Web:
http://dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR/
State Mental Retardation Program
Division of Mental
Health/Mental Retardation/Substance Abuse
Department of Human Resources
2 Peachtree Street, N.W., 23rd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
(404) 657-2140
Email: chopkins@dhr.state.ga.us
Web: http://dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR/
State
Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Department of Human Resources
Division of Rehabilitation Services
2 Peachtree Street, N.W., Room 35-403
Atlanta, GA 30303-3166
(404) 657-3053
Email:
vathomas@dhr.state.ga.us
A
Step Ahead Pediatric Therapy, Inc
Molly Swafford
116 Creekside Drive
Dallas,
GA 30157
(678) 978-8316; (678) 363-4977; (678) 363-4982 (fax)
Email: mollypt@bellsouth.net
Pediatric
Physical Therapy in home or community settings; Over 10 years experience helping
children with special needs; NDT trained
Stepping
Stones Educational Therapy Center, Inc.
Saralyn Fountain
141 Futral
Road
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-5511; (770) 233-0995 (fax)
Email: stepping@bellsouth.net
Web:
http://www.steppingstonesschool.org
A
school for children with special needs ages six weeks to age 15 with a component
of inclusion with typically developing children. We also offer speech, PT, and
OT.
Students First
Kelly M. Fadeley, M. Ed.
P.O. Box 2462
Evans,
GA 30809
(706) 955-0535; (706) 955-0534 (fax)
Email:
info@StudentsFirstAugusta.com
Web:
http://www.StudentsFirstAugusta.com
Advocate Services, Advanced Intervention
and Basic Tutoring
Sunshine Therapy
8491 Hospital Drive #223
Douglasville, Ga 30134
(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.
Syllables
Reading Center
Jennifer Hasser, Executive Director
12705 Century Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 752-1724; (770) 752-1823
Email:
read@syllablesreadingcenter.com
Web:
http://www.syllablesreadingcenter.com
We provide one-on-one instruction
in Orton-based, multisensory reading remediation from highly-trained therapists.
Nationwide training is available for parents and educators. Locations in Atlanta,
Alpharetta and Marietta, Georgia.
Technology-Related Assistance
Georgia Tools for Life
Division of Rehabilitation Services
#2 Peachtree Street N.W., Suite 35-415
Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
(404) 657-3082; (404) 657-3085 (TTY); (800) 497-8665
Web: http://www.gatfl.org/
Therapeutic
Placement Specialist
Nancy Burton
13090 Magnolia Crescent Dr
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 853-4486
Email: opendoorsconslt@aol.com
Day or residential short/long term therapeutic placement specialist
for ages 5-35 suffering from addictions, attachment disorders,behavior/mental
health issues and life skills support.
Therapy
Solutions of Georgia, Inc.
Kelly J. Ball
3615 Braselton Highway, Suite
103
Dacula, GA 30019-5907
(678) 377-9634; (678) 377-9609 (fax)
Email:
info@tsg-inc.net
Web: http://www.tsg-inc.net
Therapy Solutions of Georgia, Inc. provides pediatric diagnostic and therapeutic
speech services.
Therapy On The Square
Susan Hoffman
920 Holcomb Bridge Road
Atlanta,
GA 30076
(770) 642-0670; (770) 642-0706 (fax)
Email: susantots@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.therapyonthesquare.com
Therapy On The Square is a pediatric therapy practice dedicated to implementing
family centered occupational and speech therapy interventions. We also provide
nutritional counseling.
Torin
Togut, Esq.
Attorney at Law
140 Hanarry Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(678) 372-1829; (678) 407-2449 (fax)
Email: torin@togutlaw.com
Offering more than 24 years of legal experience in the representation
of families of children with disabilities throughout Gerogia.
United
Cerebral Palsy of Georgia, Inc.
3300 Northeast Expressway, Building #9
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 676-2000
Email: dwilush@ucpga.org
Web: http://www.ucp.org/
University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Institute
on Human Development and Disability
Center for Excellence in Developmental
Disabilities Education, Research, and Service
The University of Georgia
850 College Station Road
Athens, GA 30602-4806
(706) 542-3457
Email:
info@uap.uga.edu
Web: http://www.uap.uga.edu
The
University of Georgia
Carl Vinson Institute of Government
47 Trinity
Avenue, S.W., Room 212H
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 463-6800
Email:
jbittner@dhr.state.ga.us
The
University of Georgia Speech and Hearing Clinic
Carol Ann Raymond
593 Aderhold Hall, University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-4598;
(706) 542-4574 (fax)
Email: craymond@coe.uga.edu
Web: http://www.coe.uga.edu/csdclinic
Our clinic provides comprehensive audiology and speech-language pathology
services for ages birth - adult. A sliding fee scale is available.
Use
Your Words Pediatric Speech Therapy, Inc.
Evelyn M. Falcon
700 Beaver Ruin Road, Ste. F
Lilburn, GA 30047
(678) 984-6608; (770) 465-9228 (fax)
Email: evelynfalcon@comcast.net
Web:
http://www.useyourwords.vpweb.com/default.html
Speech therapy for pediatric population (birth to 18 years
of age).
Chris
E. Vance, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Suite 100, 2415 Oak Grove Valley Road
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 320-6672; (404) 327-8379; (404) 313-3800
Chris E. Vance is a special education attorney with her M.Ed.
and a child with special needs. She represents disabled children
at a reduced fee rate.
Allison
B. Vrolijk, Esq.
Attorney at Law
885 Woodstock Road, Suite 430-318
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 587-9228
Email: allison@vrolijklaw.com
Web: http://www.vrolijklaw.com
Allison B. Vrolijk, Esq. assists families in navigating the
world of special education. Please visit our website for more
information.
VSA
Arts of Georgia
Healey Building
57 Forsyth Street, N.W., Suite R1
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 221-1270, ext. 14
Email: vsaartsga@mindspring.com
Web: http://www.vsaartsga.org/
Carol
A. Weber, PhD
80 West Wieuca Road, Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 257-0254; (404) 256-5707 (fax)
Email: carolaweberphd@bellsouth.net
Evaluation and treatment of children with learning and behavior
difficulties, and developmental disabilities, including children
and adults with autism spectrum disorders.
Williams
Physical Therapy Services
Amy Williams, MPT
2632 Memorial Dr. SE
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 428-8071; (678) 623-0214 (fax)
Email: amyjwilliams@yahoo.com
Providing pediatric physical therapy services in-home (or daycare) for children
ages 0-21.
Working
The Puzzle, Inc.
Jim
Dawson
12460 Crabapple Rd. Ste 202-149
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(678) 395-6737;
(404) 556-6527
Email: info@workingthepuzzle.com
Web:
http://www.workingthepuzzle.com
Individualized
Educational Programming for children with exceptionalities. Home and School programming
available for Behavior and Music Therapy.
Yoga
Sprouts
Rachel
Greb,MAT
Hart Ave.
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 372-7137
Email: yogasprouts@gmail.com
Web:
http://www.yogasprouts.com
Certified
Children's Yoga Instructor. Master's in E/BD and Autism. Yoga or ALL children.
Private classes, group classes, inclusion classes and birthday parties.
Jonathan
A. Zimring, Esq.
Ellen
Johnson, Esq.
Jill Bender, Non-Attorney Advocate
Zimring
& Smith, LLC
114 New Street, Suite K1
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 879-7359;
(404) 607-1600; (404) 607-1355 (fax)
Email: firm@zlawyers.com
A full service firm representing children, families and individuals with disability-related
issues. The primary practice is special education. We offer the assistance of
trained advocates under attorney supervision to assist in all levels of educational
planning.