Community
Parent Resource Center (Serving city of Boston)
Urban/PRIDE
1472 Tremont Street
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 445-3191
Email: c.spinkston.urbanpride@att.net
Web: http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/
Community
Resources for People with Autism
116 Pleasant St.
Easthampton, MA
01027
(413) 529-2428
Email: crautism@crocker.com
Serving families with children with autism in western MA.
Corey
Consulting Services
Melinda M. Corey
P.O. Box 807
Gloucester,
MA 01930
(978) 380-6484
Email: coreyconsultingservices@hotmail.com
"Empowering parents, improving educational outcome" - Providing special
education advocacy, parent support & resource consulting, for the North Shore
and Eastern Merrimack Valley. Se habla espanol.
Cornerstones of Hope,
LLC
Pamela Wordsworth
501 Belmont Avenue, Second Floor
Springfield,
MA 01108
(413) 736-2338
Email: cofhope1@hotmail.com
Providing Special Education Advocacy, education & support for families. We
work with families to get the best services for their child. C of Hope works with
all ages and specializes in mental health issues/disabilities...
Robert
K. Crabtree, Esq.
Attorney at Law
One Bowdoin Square
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-7031; (617) 367-2988 (fax)
Email: rcrabtree@kcslegal.com
Web: http://kcslegal.com
I've represented parents of children with disabilities in disputes
with LEAs for over 25 years and have lectured and written extensively
about sped issues and advocacy.
Department
of Mental Health
25 Staniford Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617)
626-8123
Web: www.state.ma.us/dmh
Department
of Mental Retardation
500 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
(617)
727-5608
Web: www.dmr.state.ma.us
Leslie
Deutchman, MS
285 Clarendon St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 839-3707
Email: l.deutchman.ms@comcast.net
ABA/Verbal behavior model consulting. Development and implementation of programs
for children and adolescents with autism, developmental disabilities, behavior
problems, learning disabilities. Home and school based.
Developmental
Consultation
Lisa Mandelblatt, OTR/L, MPH
7 Hartwell Street
Waltham,
MA 02453
(617) 388-7439
Email: onsite_ot@yahoo.com
Web:
http://www.onsite-ot.com
Occupational
Therapy services provided in your child's home, school or other community-based
location. Expertise in International Adoption, Sensory Integration, Visual-Perceptual
and Coordination Disorders.
Sangeeta
Dey, Psy.D.
594 Marrett Road, Suite 22
Lexington, MA 02421
(781)
652-9594; (781) 652-9557 (fax)
Email: dey.kids@gmail.com
Neuropsychological
and Developmental Evaluations and School Consultations
Diagnostic
Testing 1-2-3
K Birner, K Reynolds, E Gilmore
Topsfield, MA 01983
(978) 359-0053
Email: diagnostictesting123@gmail.com
Web: http://www.diagnostictesting123.com/
Demystifying the Special Education Process. Testing, Consultation,
Evaluation, Clinical Tutorials, Observation, Public and Independent
School Consulting, Educator Instruction.
Disability
Law Center, Inc.
11 Beacon Street, Suite 925
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 723-8455; (800) 872-9992; (617) 227-9464 (TTY); (800) 381-0577 (TTY)
Email: mail@dlc-ma.org
Web: www.dlc-ma.org/
Cynthia
DiStefano, Advocate for Children with Special Needs
12 Binney Street
Andover,
MA 01810
(978) 474-0052
Email: spedadvocate71b@yahoo.com
Special education advocate specializing in dyslexia and ADHD in the Merrimack
Valley and North Shore areas. Will provide help with other disabilities as well.
Division
for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02108-4619
(617) 624-5959
Email: cheryl.bushnell@state.ma.us
Web: www.state.ma.us/dph/
Dore
Achievement Centers
Deirdre Donchian
75 Second Ave, Suite 360
Needham, MA 02494
(617) 842-0179
Email: Deirdre.Donchian@doreusa.com
Web: http://doreusa.com
The Dore Program
is a home based, clinically proven, medication-free, permanent solution for AD/HD,
dyslexia, Asperger’s and other learning differences. Discover Dore, developing
skills for life.
Dore
at The Hallowell Center
Christine Robinson
142 North Rd
Sudbury,
MA 01776
(978) 287-9570 Ext. 100
Email: christine.robinson@doreusa.com
Web: http://www.doreusa.com
The Dore
Program is a home based, clinically proven, medication-free, permanent solution
for AD/HD, dyslexia, Asperger’s and other learning differences. Discover
Dore, developing skills for life.
Michael
F. Dorsey, Ph.D., BCBA
Dorsey & Associates
16 Priest Rd.
Plymouth,
MA 02360
(508) 789-5061; (508) 256-7745 (fax)
Email: mfdorsey@comcast.net
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Psychologist with over 20
years experience completing Educational Evaluations.
The
Down Syndrome Resource Group of Western Massachusetts
Jason Dorval, Vice
President
243 King Street, Suite 248
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-8196,
(800) 337-7791; (413) 582-9098
Email: info@dsresource.org
Web: www.dsresource.org
We provide
comprehensive resources to families, individuals, and professionals with an interest
in Down syndrome throughout Western Massachusetts including advocacy, support,
and educational workshops.
Roberta
Mann Driscoll, Esq.
Attorney at Law
505 Waltham Street, Ste. 6
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 558-1818; (617) 304-5513; (617) 558-1819 (fax)
Email: rmdesq@RobertaDriscollLaw.com
Web: http://www.RobertaDriscollLaw.com
Law firm specializing in child welfare and educational advocacy, including DSS
involvement; educational assessments and the IEP process; child custody, guardianship,
and support issues.
Jennie
DunKley
JDK Communications
9 Meetinghouse Lane
South Easton, MA 02375
(508)
230-7357; (508) 230-7363 (fax)
Email: jdk@jdk-com.com
Web:
http://jdk-com.com
Special Education Family
Consultant and Child Advocacy, providing services to families throughout the Special
Education process.
Easter
Seals Massachusetts (Assistive technology, recreation, and therapy)
484
Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 757-2756
Web:
http://ma.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MADR_homepage
Educating
for Life
Miriam Biurci Scrivener
8 Yoke Road
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 279-1033; (508) 846-8211
Email: miriamscrivener@verizon.net
Advocacy services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 5 to 15. Trained
by the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Bilingual (Spanish and English).
Education
Consulting, Advocacy & Legal Services
Pamela S. Milman, Esq.
Attorney
at Law
999 Broadway, Suite 301
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-4332; (781)
231-3273 (fax)
Email: SpEdAdvoc8@verizon.net
Web: http://www.educationandjuvenilelaw.com
Former teacher, administrator and education specialist at the MA Dept. of Ed.,
providing representation, training, consulting and advocacy services throughout
the Commonwealth.
Education,
Consulting, Advocacy and Legal Services
Beth
Leopold Ross, Esq.
220 Broadway, Suite 205, Lynnfield Woods North
Lynnfield,
MA 01940
(781) 581-7266; (781) 599-8980 (fax)
Email: beleopold@msn.com
Web:
http://www.educationandjuvenilelaw.com
Provide
representation, training and consultation services throughout the entire special
education process. Attend meetings. Former educator. Previously represented school
districts.
Educational
Advocacy and Consulting Services, Inc.
Rachel
Wilson
P.O. Box 309
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 369-1394; (781) 369-1002
(fax)
Email: wilson.rachel@comcast.net
Provide educational advocacy services to families in the Boston area.
Educational
Advocates
Laurie Sorota, M. Ed.
10 Carmel Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 470-4752
Email: LSorota@aol.com
Providing special education advocacy/consultation services for areas north of
Boston, including the Merrimack Valley and the seacoast community. Will work with
all disabilities and ages.
Educational
Advocates & Consulting Services, Inc.
Susan Ankeles Wilchins
27
Water Street, Suite 314
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 224-0007; (617) 901-9960;
(781) 224-0007 (fax)
Email: EducationalAdvocates@verizon.net
Web:
http://www.educationaladvocatesandconsultingservicesinc.com
Advocating
for children with special needs, assisting parents with understanding the IEP
process to ensure an appropriate education, overseeing and monitoring the continuum
of care.
Educational
Advocates of SE Massachusetts
Chair: Pamella Hettwer
30 Margerie Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747- 1136
Email: advocplus@aol.com
Small non-profit professional organization designed specifically for Educational
Advocates, Consultants and Agencies. Provide referral system amongst members who
concentrate practice in Southeastern Ma./ Cape area. Expertise in all areas of
educational services.
Educational
Consultant
Shelly Greene, M.Ed.
79 Langdon Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-2350; (401) 339-0658; (617) 244-3797 (fax)
Email: shellygreene1@verizon.net
Educational Advocate - emotional, social, behavioral, learning, all types of differences,
ten years experience, over 100 school districts, over 500 families, parent/teacher
training, program evaluation.
Educational
Consultants of New England, Inc.
Alex Michaels
460 Totten Pond Road,
Suite 300
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200; (781) 895-3226 (fax)
Email:
alex@stopthatbehavior.com
Web:
http://www.StopThatBehavior.com
For
students with Autism Spectrum, NLD, Anxiety, OCD, bipolar, ADD, Tourette’s,
and related disorders we have a day school, summer camp, EI, home based services,
consultation, and workshops.
Educational
Consultation & Advocacy
Ann Killion, BS Ed, MS, FCSN Trained
97 Willard Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 461-8728; (617) 571-0824; (781)
461-8729 (fax)
Email: akillio1@comcast.net
Educational Consulting, training, and advocacy for children with Special
Needs. 20+ years as a MA K-8 certifed Teacher with training in Autism & Asperger's
Syndrome.
Educational
Consultation Services
Christine Johnson
785 Williams St. #195
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 567-9383; (413) 567-9316 (fax)
Email: parentconsultant@comcast.net
Advising and empowering families to navigate the special education system through
thoughtful and systematic consultation. FCSN parent consultant & area trainer.
Educational
and Family Advocate
Tina C. Rae
Springfield, MA
(413) 827-7807
Email: spedmomof1@yahoo.com
Working
with parents and schools to provide the most appropriate educational plans for
our children. Experience with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses
in children. Federation trained, serving western Mass.
Educational
Options, LLC
Renee L. Goldberg, Ed.D.
160 Fremont Street, Unit 414
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 304-9672; (617) 864-8864; (508) 304-9257 (fax)
Email: renee@optionsined.com
Web:
http://www.optionsined.com
Comprehensive
educational planning and placement services for students with LD, AD/HD and behavioral
issues. Offices in Newton and Worcester.
Educational Solutions
Allison J. Traxler, M.Ed.
Educational Consultant
184 State Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 462-1888 ext. 7
Email: traxlered@yahoo.com
Educational Solutions offers independent educational evaluations in reading and
writing, tutoring lessons for students preK-8 in reading and writing, consulting,
advocacy, and parent workshops.
Epilepsy
Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Programs and Services Office
540 Gallivan Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02124
(617) 506-6041; (888)
576-9996
Web: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/massri
FAAAS,
Inc.
Families and Adults Afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome
P. O.
Box 514
Centerville, MA 02632
Web: http://www.faaas.org
Susan
Fagan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
30 Second Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 491-4044; (617) 491-4045; (617) 491-1099 (fax)
Email: sffagan@msn.com
Special Education, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Civil Litigation
Family
TIES of Massachusetts
Mary Castro Summers, Director
MDPH-Donovan Health
Bldg., 3rd Floor
5 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
(800) 905-8437;
(781) 774-6736; (781) 774-6618 (fax)
Email: mcsummers@fcsn.org
Web: http://www.massfamilyties.org
Statewide network for families of children with special needs, offering information
and referrals, parent-to-parent support, and free trainings.
Federation
for Children with Special Needs
1135 Tremont Street, Suite 420
Boston,
MA 02120-2140
(617) 236-7210 (V/TTY); (800) 331-0688 (in MA only)
Email:
fcsninfo@fcsn.org
Web: www.fcsn.org/
First
Signs, Inc.
Nancy Wiseman
P.O. Box 358
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-4380; (978) 346-4638 (fax)
Email: info@firstsigns.org
Web: www.firstsigns.org
First Signs
is a national public awareness program to inform physicians and parents about
the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders and the importance
of early identification and timely intervention.
Framingham
Special Ed Parent Advisory Council
Cathryn S. Kaner-Taytslin
c/o 1257 Worcester Road, PMB 508
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-2110; (508) 558-7220; (508) 243-4945 (fax)
Email: info@f-sepac.org
Web: http://www.f-sepac.org/index.html
F-SEPAC is a parent-run, district-wide resources for parents/guardians
who are concerned about the special needs of children in Framingham
School District.
Eva
M. Friedner - Speech/Language Pathologist
38 Sunset Drive
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 473-9460; (508) 488-6049 (fax)
Email: afriedner@comcast.net
Private Practice providing diagnostics and treatment for children
K-12 for disorders of articulation, receptive and expressive language
- focusing on academic and social/pragmatic skills.
Futures
Behavior Therapy Center
100 Cummings Center Suite 151-B
Beverly, MA
01915
(617) 519-3374; (617) 519-3374
Email: futuresbtc@gmail.com
Web: http://www.futuresbtc.com
Social
skills program, in-center therapy and home therapy for children ages 2-6 with
Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Jennifer
R. Gavin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
678 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 702
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-2631; (617) 492-5991 (fax)
Email: jgavin.law @verizon.net
Twelve years of legal experience representing parents and students
seeking educational justice in matters involving special education,
school exclusion, harassment, and/or physical or emotional harm
due to unlawful school practices.
Claudette-Jean
Girard, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 278
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 626-3699; (413) 267-5308 (fax)
Email: attorneygirard@verizon.net
Attorney/advocate providing advocacy and representation of children
with special needs in western Massachusetts.
Beth
K. Goldberg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
250 East Main Street, Suite 4
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-5504; (508) 285-6022 (fax)
Email: BethKGoldberg
@comcast.net
Attorney concentrating in: education law, special education,
student disciplne, discrimination and CHINS. Experienced Master's level special
ed. teacher and social worker.
Michael
R. Goldberg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 598
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-1255; (781) 631-4819 (fax)
Email: mgoldberg@mgoldberglaw.com
Web: http://mgoldberglaw.com
Representing
parents in special education matters as diverse as learning disabilities, disciplinary
actions and health issues, including attendance at Team Meetings. Offices in Marblehead
and Newton.
Golden
Law Center
60 Dedham Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 433-8665 Needham; (508) 429-3035 Metrowest; (781) 433-0132
(fax)
Email: eag@goldenlawcenter.com
Providing Greater Boston and Metrowest services in elder law, guardianship
and conservatorship, estate planning for persons with disabilities
and their families, and wills and trusts.
Greater
Boston Arc
1505 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02135
(617) 783-3900
Web: www.gbarc.org
Mary
Grimm, Special Ed Advocate
P.O. Box 502
Harvard, MA 01451
(978)
456-9356; (978) 456-9356 (fax-call first)
Email: mwgrimm@verizon.net
Graduate FCSN training program, member of COPPA, with Masters in Special Ed,certified
teaching experience. Work all areas disability, with expertise in language based
disabilities.
Matt
Hanna, Esq.
Attorney at Law
411 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 314
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 547-5599; (781) 547-5851 (fax)
I’m a special
ed attorney in Massachusetts. I accept cases in Suffolk, Norfolk, Middlesex, and
Essex counties.
Healthy
Kids: The Key to Basics
Ellie Goldberg, M.Ed.
79 Elmore Street
Newton, MA 02459-1137
(617) 965-9637; (617) 930-4327
Email: healthykids@rcn.com
Web: http://www.healthy-kids.info
Planning for students preK - 12 with acute and chronic health conditions
to coordinate health and educational needs; to reduce risk and disruption
at school.
Daniel
T.S. Heffernan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
One Bowdoin Square
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-7031
Email: dheffernan@kcslegal.com
Web: http://kcslegal.com
Mr. Heffernan concentrates his law practice in special education,
civil rights and personal injury. He graduated magna cum laude from
Boston College and cum laude from Harvard Law School.
Deborah
W. Hemdal, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 400
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(774) 239-2491
Email: dhemdal@townisp.com
Web: http://www.lawyers.com/dhemdal/
I provide legal services to special needs children and their families.
Home
Modifications Loan Program for People with Disabilities
Massachusetts
Rehabilitation Commission
27 Wormwood Street
Boston, MA 02210-1616
(617) 204-3600; (800) 245-6543
Martha
D. Humphreys, RN, JD
3 Angel Road
North Reading, MA 01864
(978)
664-2010
Email: MDHumphreys1@verizon.net
Parent Consultant; Special Needs Education; Area of focus: dyslexia
Andra
J. Hutchins, Esq.
Attorney at Law
60 Walnut Street
Wellesley, MA
02481
(781) 997-1600; (781) 997-1564; (781) 997-1633 (fax)
Email: ahutchins@kclf-law.com
Education
attorney representing children in special education matters -IEP's, Team meetings,
Board of Special Education Appeals hearings and mediation; school disciplinary
hearings - suspension, expulsion; bullying and harassment issues.
IEP
HELP
Anne Marie Smith, M.Ed.
10 Kirkland Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 789-0906; (413) 626-7156
Email: iephelp@comcast.net
Consult, assist, collaborate with parents, student & other necessary professionals
in understanding options pertaining to concerns of student as family navigates
through special education process.
Independent
Living Centers and Services
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
27 Wormwood Street, Fort Point Place, Suite 600
Boston, MA 02210
(617)
204-3851 (V/TTY)
Email: Karen.Langley@MRC.state.ma.us
Web: www.state.ma.us
Institute
for Community Inclusion
UMASS Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
(617) 287-4300; (617) 287-4350 (TTY)
Email: ici@umb.edu
Web: www.communityinclusion.org
IPEST
(Serving Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket)
P.O. Box 4081
Vineyard Haven,
MA 02568
(508) 696-5486
Email: ipest@hotmail.com
Island
Advocacy
Jeanne B. Norton
PO Box 3317
Nantucket, MA 02584
(508) 228-2045; (508) 325-5873 (fax)
Email: jeannenorton@comcast.net
Providing support and advocacy to parents of special needs children on Nantucket.
FCSN trained.
Sharon
L. Jermain, M.Ed.
34 Kendall Street
North Attleboro MA 02760
(617)
803-1293; (508) 699-9450 (fax)
Email: SLJAdvocate@aol.com
Web: http://home.comcast.net/~narockets14/slj.htm
MA certified special education teacher, Pre-K - 12, former classroom teacher,
knowledgeable with MA regulations and federal law, familiar with all disability
categories, serving MA and RI
JVS
Yesodot
29 Winter St., 3rd floor
Boston, MA 02108 USA
(617) 399-3299;
(781) 674-9850 (fax); (866) JVS-WORK; (617) 451-1496 (TTY)
Email: Director@yesodot.org
Web: http://www.yesodot.org
Yesodot builds
Jewish community foundations for families challenged by disability. Yesodot provides
parent and sibling support, parent education workshops, Transition support and
resources, and family social and recreational events.
Karen
Kaufmann, MS., CCC-SLP
274
Main Street Unit D
Groton, MA
(978) 449-0040
Email: kaze109@aol.com
Over 30 years experience in the field of communication disorders. Children-adults.
Experience in school related issues. Articulation/oral motor/apraxia, Autistic
Spectrum, receptive/expressive language disorders, etc.
Paula
Korman
Special
Education Consultant/Academic Tutoring
50 Longwood Avenue #716
Brookline,
MA 02446
(617) 739-0420
Email: kormanp13@verizon.net
State licensed Special Educator, Certified in Orton-Gillingham method of teaching
language and reading.
Lois
M. Kraus, M.Ed.
Special Education Solutions
371 Mount Vernon Street
Dedham,
MA 02026
(781) 329-6874
Email: lois.kraus@rcn.com
Special
Education Consultant/advocate with 14 years experience. Will help to develop appropriate
educational goals for your child, and guide you throughout the IEP process.
Sue-Ellen
Kresh M.A., J.D.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 8337
Salem, MA 01971
(978)
744-4726; (978) 744-4726 (fax)
Email: suelaw@verizon.net
Experienced
child, adolescent and family therapist, behavioral consultant, program director
and attorney. Special education advocacy and legal assistance across emotional,
psychological, behavioral and learning issues.
Landmark
School
429 Hale St.
P.O. Box 227
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000; (978) 927-7268
Email: jtruslow@landmarkschool
Web: www.landmarkschool.org/
Karen
J. Laufer, Esq.
Attorney at Law
35 Middle Street
Lexington, MA
02421
(781) 862-0845; (978) 549-0834; (781) 240-0755 (fax)
Email: Klaufer@verizon.net
Experienced attorney/advocate providing compassionate representation for you and
your special needs child. I offer comprehensive representation from team meetings
to appeals.
Launch
into Learning - Dyslexia Correction
Carolyn Tyler
68 Laurel St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 994-4577
Email: carolyntyler@launchlive.net
Web: http://www.launchlive.net
Launch
into Learning is a New England based one on one dyslexia correction program which
uses the Davis Dyslexia Correction® methods to assist the struggling visual
spatial learner.
Learning
Disabilities Association of Massachusetts
P.O. Box 142
Weston, MA
02493
(781) 891-5009
Web: www.ldam.org
Learning
Support Services of Metrowest
Clayton Ryan, M.Ed
88 Mechanic Street
Holliston,
MA 01746
(508) 736-0025; (508) 485-3176 ext.115
Email: clayton01746@yahoo.com
Our group’s connective philosophy of mental health and academic support
involves strengthening the child as well as the family system.
LearningRx
Cognitive Training Center
Kate Walsh, Center Director
16 Haverhill Street
Andover,
MA 01810
(978) 470-1556
Email: k.walsh@learningrx.net
Web:
http://www.learningrx.com
LearningRx
offers customized, comprehensive brain training programs providing lifelong improvements
in attention, memory, visualization, auditory processing, speed and reasoning
skills.
Carla
C. Leone, Esq.
Leone & Leone
Attorneys at Law
637 Massachusetts
Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 648-2345; (781) 648-2544
Email: carla@leonelaw.com
Web: www.leonelaw.com
Advising parents
of rights under special education law; Preparation for/attendance at Team Meetings,
Mediation, Hearing; Specializing in ADHD, Tourette's, OCD, Sensory Integration
and NVLD.
Charles
G. Levin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
14 Parker Avenue
Northfield, MA
01360
(413) 498 0089; (413) 768 9176 (cell phone)
Email: clevinlaw@verizon.net
Eight years experience representing parents of special education students in IEP
meetings, mediations, due process hearings, federal court. W. Mass-based, but
accepting clients statewide.
Leslie
Lomot, LICSW
54 Lincoln Street
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 405-2595
Email: jllomot@yahoo.com
I provide
individual therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults who are in need
of therapetic support. I specialize with people who have Asperger/Autism.
Kai Long, MS SLP CCC
26 McTernan Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617)
547-1438
Email: klongslp@verizon.net
Web: http://www.longonlanguage.com
Providing advocacy, consulting and direct speech language services for all
ages. Specializing in typically developing students, 8 years of age and above,
with language-based learning disabilities.
Pamela
S. Lopez, MA, CCC-SLP
181 Adrian Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413)
320-3282; (413) 737-9565
Email: wordster1@hotmail.com
State
licensed Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment
of language based learning differences and family advocacy.
Melinda
Macht-Greenberg, PhD Private Practice
8 Cedar St. #58
Woburn, MA 01801
(781)
938-5954 Ext. 54
Email: m_mgreenberg@yahoo.com
I
am an Educational and Clinical Psychologist providing advocacy for children with
special needs, program observations, attendance at IEP meetings, assessments,
therapeutic services.
The
Mainstream Center at Clarke School for the Deaf
David Manning, Ed.D.
48 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060-2124
(413) 582-1121; (413) 586-6654
(fax)
Email: dmanning@clarkeschool.org
Web: www.clarkeschool.org
Description
of Service: A special education agency that consults with deaf or hard-of-hearing
students, their families and schools who are pursuing the oral approach. 700+
students in past 27 years.
Mashpee
SEPAC
Bonnie Cohen
P.O. Box 1887
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-1503
Email: info@mashpeesped.org
Web:
http://www.mashpeesepac.org
Mashpee
Special Education Parent Advisory Council are a group of concerned parents of
children with special needs. We hope to provide information, resources, support
and networking for parents located in Mashpee.
Mason
Associates
Amanda McMullen
264 Beacon Street, Suite 1R
Boston,
MA 02116
(617) 236-4747; (617) 236-1515 (fax)
Email: ahmcmullen@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.masonconsult.com
Educational Consultants serving clients throughout the US and internationally.
Specializing in placement for students with LD, AD/HD, at-risk behaviors and special
learning needs.
Mass
Tutor
James Hardin
225 Albion St. Apt. 2
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-2948
Email: runiok@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.masstutor.net
Mass
Tutor provides tutoring services in the Boston area of Massachusetts. The subjects
that are tutored include basic math and algebra.
Massachusetts
Assistive Technology Partnership
MATP Center; Children's Hospital
1295 Boylston Street, Suite 310
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 355-7820; (800)
848-8867 (V/TTY, in MA only)
(617) 355-7301 (TTY)
Email: MATP@matp.org
Web: www.matp.org
Massachusetts
Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils (MASSPAC)
P.O.
Box 167
Sharon, MA 02067
Email: info@masspac.org
Web: www.masspac.org
Massachusetts
Brain Injury Association
484 Main Street, Suite 325
Worcester, MA
01608
(508) 795-0244; (800) 242-0030 (in MA)
Email: mbia@mbia.net
Web: www.mbia.net
Massachusetts
Commission for the Blind
88 Kingston Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 727-5550; (800) 392-6450; (800) 392-6556 (TTY)
Massachusetts
Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
150 Mt. Vernon Street,
Suite 550
Boston, MA 02125
(617) 740-1600; (617) 740-1700 (TTY)
Email:
MCDHH.office@state.ma.us
Massachusetts
Comprehensive Assessment System' (MCAS) Test Results
Select - State Testing
(MCAS)
Web: http://www.doe.mass.edu
Massachusetts
Department of Education
Web: http://www.doe.mass.edu/
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
174 Portland Street,
5th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 727-6374 ext. 100; (617) 727-1885 (TTY)
Email: Dan.Shannon@state.ma.us
Web: http://www.mass.gov/mddc/
Massachusetts
Down Syndrome Congress
P. O. Box 866
Melrose, MA 02176
(508) 278-7769;
(800) 664-6372
Web: www.MDSC.org
Massachusetts
Families Organizing for Change
P.O. Box 61
Raynham, MA 02768
(800)
406-3632
Web: http://www.mfofc.org/
Massachusetts
Hearing Decisions (FEE BASED)
You can access recent decisions without
charge online. If you want to search older cases, it costs $25 per 24 hours of
access.
Select: Legal Publications
Select: Special Education Decisions
Web: http://www.landlaw.com
Massachusetts
PTA
P.O. Box 710
Fiskdale, MA 01518-0710
(508) 347-7055; (888)
404-4782
Email: masspta@aol.com
Web:
www.masspta.org
Massachusetts
Rehabilitation Commission
Fort Point Place
27 Wormwood St.
Boston,
MA 02210-1616
(617) 204-3600 *800) 245-6543 (MA only)
Massachusetts
Speech-Language-Hearing Association
200 Reservoir Street, Suite 309A
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 444-4098; (800) 898-8177
Web: http://www.mshahearsay.org/
Massachusetts Spina Bifida Association
733 Turnpike St #
282
North Andover, MA 01845
(888) 479-1900
Email: edugan@msbaweb.org
Web: http://www.msbaweb.org
MSBA
is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people in Massachusetts affected by spina
bifida, by providing a community of support, education and advocacy.
Massachusetts
Statewide Independent Living Council
280 Irving Street
Framingham,
MA 01702-7306
(508) 620-7452 (Voice/TTY); (866) 662-7452; (508) 620-7450 (fax)
Email: info@masilc.org
Web Page: www.masilc.org
Mary Mercier, M.Ed., LCSW
288 Winter Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 584-1688; (508) 584-2226 (fax)
Email: mary.e.mercier@verizon.net
Serve Southeastern MA as well as Metro West Area. Expert consultation and advocacy
for children and young adults with special needs. Work with all disability types.
Mindy
Mazur, Educational Therapist
45 Audubon Rd.
Milton, MA 02186
(617)
696-8024
Email: mindy.mazur@verizon.net
Combining educational and therapeutic approaches for assessment, treatment
service, case management, and communication/advocacy on behalf of families whose
children families whose children have special/mental health needs.
Metrowest
Educational Advocates
Karen Randall & Sarah Commerford
255 Central
St.
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0962; (508) 429-4760 (fax)
Email:
karenran@verizon.net
Web: www.metrowestadvocates.com
Comprehensive special education advocacy services for children and their families
in the Metrowest area of Massachusetts.
MGH YouthCare
Contact
Name: Sylvia Lewinstein
73 High St.
Charlestown MA 02129
(617) 726-0060
Email: mghyouthcare@partners.org
Website: www.mghyouthcare.org
YouthCare
runs camps for children/teens with social communication challenges, including
AS, HFA, NLD, in Charlestown and Westwood, MA. Also, year-round social skills
groups.
Morton
Neuropsychology
Christopher Morton Psy.D.
799 Concord Ave.#4
Cambridge,
MA 02138
(857) 998-7474
Email: cmorton@mortonneuropsychology.com
Web:
http://www.mortonneuropsychology.com
Neuropsychological,
Educational, Psychological evaluation and consultation services
Murphy
& Raymond LLP
60 Washington Street, Suite 202
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 542-1900; (978) 542-1910 (fax)
Email: Mary.Raymond@MurphyRaymond.com
The
Music Workshop
Beth Anne Young
P.O. Box 1102
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 813-1387
Email: music-workshop@comcast.net
Web: http://themusicworkshop.kindermusik.net
Music and movement classes for children newborn-7 years old.
National
Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusettes
Laurie Martinelli
400 West Cummings Park
Suite 6650
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 938-4048; (781) 938-4049; (781) 938-4069 (fax)
Email: lmartinellinami@aol.com
Web: http://www.namimass.org
NAMI-MA offers one day workshops for families and professionals
that provides information on childhood mental health disorders and
offers strategies for home and school along with resources and information
that offer hope and encouragement.
National
Mental Health Association
1021 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2971
(703) 684-7722; (800) 969-6642
Naturopathic
and Homeopathic Medicine
Dr. Louise Sanchione
30 Westwood Avenue
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
and
16 Center Street
Suite 309
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 320-9158
Email: drsanchione@earthlink.net
Dr. Sanchione is a naturopathic medical doctor with many years experience
as a special education teacher. She offers consultations with parents
who are looking for natural alternatives to prescription medication
for their children.
NESCA,
p.c.
Ann A. Helmus, Ph.D.
90 Bridge Street, 2nd Floor
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 658-9800; (617) 658-9821; (617) 658-9801 (fax)
Email: soliveira@nesca-newton.com
Web: http://www.nesca-newton.com
NESCA offers a full range of neuropsychological testing, diagnostic
and treatment services, specializing in the evaluation and remediation
of nonverbal and other learning disabilities.
Diane
Nesman MACCC Private Speech Pathologist
149 Nourse Rd.
Bolton, MA 01740
(978) 764-8672
Email: thespeechgirl@gmail.com
Nationally and state certified speech/language pathologist specializing in
PDDNOS, Autism, PECS, Apraxia, Articulation, Early literacy, Receptive/Expressive
Language Delays.
Never
Give Up On You
Kelly LaRoe
47 Johnson Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413)
455-2609; (413) 330-0062
Email: Kelly_laroe@yahoo.com
Special
Education Advocate/ Consultant, Mother. 9 yrs experience serving individuals mental
illness and/or mental retardation. FCSN trained, Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
New
England ADA and Accessible IT Center
374 Congress Street, Suite 301
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 695-0085 (V/TTY); (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email:
adainfo@newenglandada.org
Web:
http://adaptiveenvironments.org/neada/site/home
New
England Attentional & Learning Assessment Clinic (N.E.A.L.A.C.)
Contact:
Dr. Ann Leonard-Zabel
7 South Park Avenue
Park Avenue Trust Building
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 746-5666
New
England Dyslexia Solutions
Karen R. LoGiudice
25 State Street, Suite
203
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 337-7753
Email: info@ne-dyslexia.com
Web: http://www.ne-dyslexia.com
Offering
the Davis Dyslexia Correction® program to children and adults struggling with
Dyslexia and other learning disabilities, including ADD, ADHD, math, and handwriting
difficulties.
New
England INDEX
Shriver Center University of Massachusetts Medical School
200
Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452-6319
(781) 642-0248; (800) 642-0249; (781)
642-0122 (fax)
Email: info@disabilityinfo.org
Web: http://www.disabilityinfo.org
New England INDEX provides, to the public for free, information about programs
and services for people with disabilities.
Newburyport's
Independant Special Education Group
Beth Tremblay Hall
1R Horton Street
Newburyport,
MA 01950
(978) 462-9554
Email: b_hall@verizon.net
An independant group of parents and educational professionals working to improve
individual situations as well as the special education systems in the Newburyport
area.
North
Shore ARC
5 Electronics Ave.
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 750-6001;
(978) 774-4478 (fax)
Email: kmurphy@nsarc.org
Web: www.nsarc.org
Special Education advocacy
services for families; legal services, including guardianship, estate planning,
elderlaw and probate; workshops and trainings
Northern
Worcester Psychological Consultants, PC
32 Adams St.
Fitchburg, MA
01420
(978) 342-4344; (978) 342-2806 (fax)
Web: www.nwpconline.com
Comprehensive evaluation of your child's unique needs plus educational and
systems advocacy to make sure your child receives effective services!
Oak
Tree Academy
Dawn Marotta
PO Box 526
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-7749
Web: http://www.oaktreeacademy.com
Oak Tree Academy provides students with a caring and nurturing environment
where they can reach their full potential and succeed educationally.
Parent
Advocate Consulting Services
Maribel Kane
PO Box 403
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9987
Email: maribelkane@charter.net
Helping parents of children with special needs make informed decisions
about their child's education. Covering Western MA. FCSN trained
Parent Consultant and area trainer.
The
Parent Coach
Elizabeth Bostic
10 Ordway Terrace
Reading, MA 01867
(617) 592-3852; (781) 942-9413 (fax)
Email: elizabeth.bostic@verizon.net
Advocating for children’s educational rights through a positive, non-adversarial,
mutually respectful relationship between the school district and the parent.
Parent/Professional
Advocacy League (PAL)
Janet Hodges
45 Bromfield Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 542-7860 Ext. 205; (617) 542-7832 (fax)
Email: jhodges@ppal.net
Web: http://www.ppal.net
PAL is a statewide network of parents and professionals who advocate
on behalf of children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral
and mental health needs.
Parents
for Residential Reform
Andrea Watson - Founder & Project Coordinator
1135 Tremont Street, Suite 420
Boston, MA 02120
(800) 672-7084;
(617) 572-2094
Email: pfrr@fcsn.org
Web: www.pfrr.org
Piece
of Mind Consulting
Gina M. Tacconi-Moore
240 Smith St
Lowell, MA
01852
(617) 780-5782
Email: gtacconimoore@gmail.com
Consulting
firm headed by behavior specialists Gina M. Tacconi-Moore and Allison Beaulac
focusing on parent/ grandparent education and support, social skills groups and
IEP preparatory services.
Carolyn
Price M.ED. C.A.G.S.
2 Redstone Drive
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413)
525-0075; (413) 427-2847
Email: cprice0075@charter.net
Educational
Consulting and Child Advocacy. Helping parents to respond to their child's educational
needs: Special Education and Regular Education.
Programs
for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Early Learning Services
Department of Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023
(781) 338-6357
Web: www.doe.mass.edu
Programs
for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Early
Childhood Unit
Division for Special Health Needs
Department of Public
Health
250 Washington Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 624-5969
Email: ron.benham@state.ma.us
Web: www.state.ma.us/dph
Radius
Pediatric Center
Marisa Baronas or Linda White
123 South Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 746-4343; (508) 747-2853 (fax)
Email: lwhite@radiusmanagement.com
Web: http://radiushealthcarecenters.com
We are a center for multihandicapped children with severe cognitive
disabilities. We offer residential care, day school and specialized
service program for those over 22.
RCS
Learning Center
Natalie Rizzo
6 Strathmore Road
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5940; (508) 650-5942; (508) 650-5944 (fax)
Email: nmrrcs@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.progressforallchildren.com
Realizing Children’s Strengths (RCS) provides the highest
quality of individualized behavioral and educational services for
children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
REACH
Educational Services
Melissa Sheldon
99 Allerton Street Suite #2
Plymouth,
MA 02360
(508) 747-1556; (508) 932 8526; (508) 398-1501 (fax)
Email: reachmrsheldon@comcast.net
Web:
http://www.reachedu.com
Educational,
social, and behavioral intervention for children with ASD, ADD, NVLD, and related
social pragmatic disorders. Services include: evaluations, consultation, social
skill and life skill groups.
Michael
L. Rich, Esq.
Attorney at Law
74 Newport Street
Arlington, MA
02476-7828
(781) 641-3472; (800) 298-0182; (781) 641-2214 (fax)
Email:
KidLaw@comcast.net
Web: www.MichaelRichLaw.com
Legal representation in special education meetings, mediations and hearings, in
SSI disability determination hearings and in DSS, guardianship or adoption administrative
or court hearings.
Sally
Rae Rogers M.Ed. Counseling Psychology
35 Deerfield Rd.
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-3574
Email: songinside@earthlink.net
play therapy utilizing inprovisational singing and drama play. Fun
communication development through mutual creation & repetition
of personally designed drama story and song. -always fun.
Roman
Music Therapy Services
Meredith R. Pizzi, MT-BC
47A Crescent Lane
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 420-4669
Email: mpizzi@romanmusictherapy.com
Web: http://www.romanmusictherapy.com
Roman Music Therapy Services provides individual and group Music
Therapy services in Greater Boston. Music therapy sessions are goal
driven and address client needs.
Gina
Sattler, MED
Educational Consultant /Advocate
25 Nottingham Drive
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 526-9978
Email: sattlers@charter.net
Providing families and schools with all types of educational, consulting,
and training services for students educational, emotional, and social needs. Includes
planning educational needs, obtaining services, and school placements.
Ann F. Scannell, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 60202
Worcester,
MA 01606
(508) 799-9379
Email: ascannell@afslegal.com
Web:
http://www.afslegal.com
Highly experienced
litigation attorney dedicated to helping Massachusetts families obtain appropriate
educational services for their child with disabilities.
Sam
Schoenfeld, Esq.
Wallace Law Office, P.C.
Attorney at Law
One
Post Office Square
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 793-0575
Email: sam@wallacelawoffice.com
Four attorney firm representing parents of disabled children in education, school
discipline and other matters such as delinquency, guardianship and custody.
Schwartz
Center Day School
Kimberli Bettencourt
Schwartz Center for Children
374 Rockdale Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-3391
Email: kimberlibettencourt@schwartzcenter.org
Web: http://www.schwartzcenter.org
The program is a full year approved private school servicing students 3-22 with
multiple, severe disabilities. Services: Academics; speech, occupational, physical,
aquatic therapy; nursing.
Joseph
A. Seckler, Esq.
Attorney at Law
446 Main Street, Suite 1010
Worcester,
MA 01608
(508) 757-7777; (508) 752-6224 (fax)
Email: jseckler@morrisonmahoney.com
Web: http://www.morrisonmahoney.com
Experienced litigation attorneys who consult and advise families of students with
special needs in public and private schools in Massachusetts and throughout the
Northeast.
Kristen
M. Serwecki, Advocate
19 Holland Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413)
250-7637; (413) 564-0131 (fax)
Email: Serweck1@aol.com
Experienced
advocate servicing children and families in Western MA.
Shriver
Center - UMASS Medical School
200 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452-6319
(781) 642-0001; (800) 764-0200 (TTY)
Web: http://www.umassmed.edu/shriver/
Simply
Smiles Tutoring, LLC
21 Pleasant St Suite 235
Newburyport, MA 01950
(781) 626-4806
Email: simplysmilestutoring@gmail.com
Web: http://www.simplysmilestutoring.com
Simply Smiles Tutoring, LLC serves the autism population in the North Shore area
ages 1-10. Call now for a FREE initial consult (Main office is in Newburyport)
Tim
Sindelar, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Ames, Hilton, Martin & Sindelar
22 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge MA 012139
(617) 871-2140
Email: sindelar@ahmslegal.com
With four experienced attorneys, AHMS brings more than 75 years legal experience
in working in the areas of special education, mental health and other state services,
disability discrimination and civil rights.
Anne
Marie Smith, M.Ed.
10 Kirkland Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 789-0906;
(413) 626-7156
Email: iephelp@comcast.net
As a Retired certified Special and Regular Education Teacher, College Disability
Coordinator providing expert witness, classroom observation tutorial services
and other professional services upon request.
Cheryl
B. Smith, MA, CAGS, LLC
P.O. Box # 163
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 687-2942; (413) 665-0245
Email: sch.psych.smith@comcast.net
Licensed psychologist providing psycho-educational assessment services
as well as support services, e.g. counseling, social skills- assertiveness
training, advocacy, and referrals.
Social
Smart Kids
Nadine Briggs
P.O. Box 667
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 764-2758
Email: