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A+ Educational & Tutoring Services
Jennifer Clegg
479 Merrimac Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 457-5553
Email: cleggjennifer@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.gettutored.net
Serving the Educational Community by providing academic tutoring, educational planning, evaluation & assessment consultation and advocacy for parents and students of all ages and ability levels.

ABACS, LLC
Brandon Herscovitch, M.S. BCBA
53 North Brookfield rd.
Spencer, MA 01562
(774) 249-8403
Email: bherscovitch@abaconsultation.com
Web: http://www.abaconsultation.com
ABACS, LLC offers behavior analysis services for those touched by autism or other developmental or behavioral disorders. Consultation and direct therapy overseen by a BCBA.

Christa Abbott, M.Ed.
332 Washington Street, Suite 380
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 237-4194; (978) 460-0977
Email: Christa@ChristaAbbott.com
Web: http://www.ChristaAbbott.com
Learning specialist providing academic support, organizational/executive function coaching, reading instruction, and test preparation. Experienced with ADD/ADHD, autistic spectrum, and behavioral issues.

Above and Beyond Advocacy
Lynne Castino
P.O. Box 80603 So.
Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 951-2355; (508) 991-4111
Email: lmccmw@comcast.net
Special Education Advocate/Consultant with 8 years experience. FCSN and EDCO trained. DOE Educational Surrogate Parent. Work with all ages/disabilities in the Greater Newbedford/Fall River Areas.

Advantage Kids, Inc.
Adrienne Nazzaro
42 Brookview Rd.
Boxford, MA 01921
(978) 502-4499
Email: a.nazzaro@comcast.net
Advantage kids, inc. provides educational assessment and advocacy by designing batteries of tests that identify individual children's learning strengths and areas of difficulty.

Advantage Riding Academy
Mailing Address:
63 Middle Rd
Newbury, MA 01951
Barn Address:
43 Highland Rd
Merrimac, MA
(508) 843-2291
Email: advantageridingacademy@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.advantageridingacademy.com
Therapeutic horseback riding instruction for special needs populations.

Advocacy Consulting For All
Matti Kaminsky, PhD
P O Box 35672
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 987-8088; (617) 827-6159
Email: matti.kaminsky@gmail.com
Psychologist and FCSN trained. Specializes in dyslexia and other learning and emotional/behavioral difficulties. Experienced in reading psychological reports and developing effective IEP's.

Advocacy Consultation Educational Services
Debbie Moss
308 Boston Ave #31
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 350-5500; (617) 529-3580
Email: debbiemossteach@aol.com
Certified Special Education teacher providing advocacy, consultation and tutoring – all disabilities/ages.FCSN Trained.

Advocacy l Consultation l Solutions
Andrew Lavash, M.Ed., M.Ed., MAT, Director
27 Lakeshore Drive
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 435-9009; (508) 497-9111 (fax)
Email: andrew@acsadvocacy.com
Web: http://www.acsadvocacy.com
Former Special Education director/teacher providing comprehensive advocacy, consultation and support services – all disabilities/ages. Fourteen years of experience supporting students with disabilities.

Advocacy Consulting Services
Advocacy Consulting Service
Pam Fitzgerald
202 Brewer Street
Northboro, MA 01532
(508) 269-2032; (508) 393-1906 (fax)
Email: danielsmom94@hotmail.com
Experienced professional specializing in negotiation, Team meetings, IEP's. Autism Spectrum, all LD's, Dyslexia, NVLD, Mood, emotional & anxiety Disorder, Hearing Impaired, Sensory issues. FCSN trained, MS.

Advocacy for Special Kids
Maureen Finaldi
39 Simon Hill Road
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 264-1257
Email: mabf1@comcast.net
Web: http://www.advocacyforspecialkids.org
Advocate with expertise in ASD, NVLD, S.I. Language based learning disabilities.

Advocacy Plus
Pamella Hettwer
30 Margerie Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-1136
Email: advocplus@aol.com
Educational advocacy /referral services for students with special needs. Speciality in providing extensive information and networking for those with Epilepsy. Former special education teacher and behavioral specialist with over 15 years experience.

The Advocate
Special Education Advocacy Services for Families
Lynne Carlson-LeFort, MBA
294 West Boylston Street
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 835-1188; (508) 835-1187 (fax)
Email: theadvocate1@comcast.net
Since 1990. A highly-experienced group practice servicing all needs. FCSN certified consultants and trainers. Reasonable rates. Consultations, meetings, mediation, resolution. Don't settle for less than the best!

Advocate For Education
Antonia Shea
P.O. Box 1033
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-1474; (781) 729-2663 (fax)
Email: advocateforeducation@gmail.com
Experienced in IEP meetings/development, mediation, ADHD, NVLD, social/emotional disabilities. Travel within an hour of the Winchester area.

Advocate Services
Robert Augustine
67 William Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 801-8840; (774) 289-2001; (508) 567-6853 (fax)
Email: C766Advoc@aol.com
Team Meetings, Mediation, Due Process Hearings; Education: Harvard University

AdvocatesPLUS
Gayle R. Greene
7 Bridle Path
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5602; (978) 827-5602 (fax)
Email: advocatesplus123@aol.com
Expert, professional consultation and advocacy services for students with special needs. All disabilities represented. Fifteen years experience. Reasonable rates.

All Cape Advocates
Susan L. Ashe
P.O. Box 611
Centerville, MA 02632
(508) 771-9585
Email: dmashe6@aol.com
Former Special Education teacher, Federation For Children With Special Needs trained. All ages and disabilities. IEP development and TEAM meetings.

All Out Adventures, Inc.
Sue Tracy
116 Pleasant Street, Suite 316
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-8980
Email: info@alloutadventures.org
Web: http://www.alloutadventures.org
Inclusive year-round outdoor recreation for people of all ages with and without disabilities. Adaptive activities include hiking, kayaking, cyling, camping, skiing and skating.

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

Andover Educational Advocacy Group
Sue Terzakis
1 Atwood Lane
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 975-2537
Email: sterzakis@comcast.net
Serve the Metro North area to provide quality consultation and advocacy services for students with special needs. Work with all disabilities and ages.

Appleseed Educational Advocacy
21A Crossman Ave
Leominster, MA 01453-4466
(978) 227-5328; (978) 855-6272
Email: tbadv@comcast.net
Consultations of services for your child. Making the school district accountable for your child's education Educating parents of their rights and their children's right.

The Arc of Greater Plymouth
Alex Perez, Executive Director
10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 208
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 732-9292; (508) 732-9229 (fax)
Email: info@thearcofgp.com
Web: http://www.thearcofgp.com
Providing services and supports in employment services, supported living, family support, PCA and respite to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the Plmouth area.

The Arc of Northern Bristol County
5 Bank Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 226-1445; (888) 343-3301 (MA only)
Web: www.arcnbc.org

Arc Massachusetts
217 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 891-6270
Email: advocate@arcmass.org
Web: www.arcmass.org

Art4Smiles
Jennifer Currant
22 Woburn Street, Ste. 21
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-6600
Email: jennifer@art4smiles.com
Web: http://www.art4smiles.com
Providing clinical art therapy services for children, adolescents and families. Specializing in art assessment, creative expression, family communication, self-esteem issues, and adjustment difficulties.

Asperger's Association of New England
1301 Centre St.
Newton, MA 02459
(617) 527-2894; (617)332-4521 (fax)
Email: info@aane.org
Web: http://aane.autistics.org/

Associated Advocacy Center-Visions for the Future, Inc.
Toni Saunders-President
24 Widow Coombs Walk
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 420-4356; (888) 420-4356
Email: toni@aacvisions.org
Web: http://www.aacvisions.org or http://www.mytimetolearn.com
Student and court advocacy, consultation and trainings for parents of children with special needs. Offering a sliding scale fee for low income eligiblility.

Attleboro Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Rebecca Dean
ASEPAC c/o Attleboro High School
100 Rathbun Willard Dr
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-0012 ext. 444
Web: http://www.asepac.netfirms.com
Promoting a network of parents of children with special education needs, and provide opportunity to share information. Provide information workshops to parents, educators, students and professionals.

Susan Atwood, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
450 N. Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 724-1189
Web: http://drsatwood.googlepages.com
Psychologist in private practice providing diagnostic consultation, psychotherapy, and counseling to adults, children, teens and families.

Autism Center of the South Shore
P.O. Box 692382, Quincy, MA 02269-2382
(800) 482-5788
Web: www.autismsouthshore.org

Autism Spectrum Advocacy
Stephanie L. LeBlanc
4 Deer Run
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(781) 439-5787; (508) 443-3132 (fax)
Email: stephanie@ASadvocacy.com
Web: http://www.AutismSpectrumAdvocacy.com
Providing Special Education Advocacy & Support for Families of Children with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders. FCSN and Wrightslaw Trained. Contact us today to see how we can help make your child's education more meaningful.

Autism Support Center
Contact: Gail M. Kastorf, Director
6 Southside Road
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-9135; (978) 762-3980
Web: http://www2.primushost.com/~nsarc/
Provides information, referral, extensive library, parent groups and parent and professional training regarding autism spectrum disorders.

Philomena A. Barboza, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 89
442 Wilbur Avenue
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 536-3115; (401) 497-7551; (508) 536-3222 (fax)
Email: pabarboza@hotmail.com
Providing comprehensive legal representation and advocacy of children of all ages and disabilities. My practice includes all areas of special ed law, special needs trust and guardianship.

James M. Baron, Esq., M.Ed.
Attorney at Law
9 Spring Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 209-1166; (781) 795-1591 (fax)
Email: jbaron@lawbaron.com
Web: http://www.lawbaron.com
Legal advice, guidance, representation regarding IEP's, 504's, TEAM meetings, mediations, hearings. Special Needs Estate Planning. J.D., M.Ed., personal and professional experience as education advocate / attorney.

BayCove Human Services / Parent Support
Margaret Nixon
66 Canal St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 371-3125; (617) 371-3155; (617) 371-3075 (fax)
Email: mnixon@baycove.org
Web: http://www.BayCove.org
Free ongoing support groups,workshops, advocacy,and educational supports for parents of children and teens with mental/emotional disabilities.

Behavioral Counseling Center
Dr. Ellis H. Katz, Licensed Psychologist, Health Service Provider
7 Essex Green Drive
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-5571
Email: DrKatz@BehaviorTreatment.com
Web: www.BehaviorTreatment.com
Humane application of behavioral and cognitive principles to help adolescents, children and families with anxiety (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, and phobias), mood (including depression and bipolar disorder), etc.

Berkshire County Educational Associates
Stacey Elin Rossi, Executive Director
818 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-8474
Email: stacey-bcea@earthlink.net
The BCEA provides comprehensive services for at-risk students and students with disabilities. Services include tutoring, remediation, counseling, and other educational interventions.

Berkshire Hills Music Academy
48 Woodbridge Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 540-9720; (413) 534-3875 (fax)
Email: info@berkshirehills.org
Web: www.berkshirehills.org
Berkshire Hills Music Academy is a private post-secondary school for young adults (18-30) with strong musical aptitude who have special educational needs due to learning or developmental disabilities.

Better Outcomes
Trish Orlovsky
62 Iroquois Road
Arlington, MA 02476
(339) 368-0463; (781) 641-0182 (fax)
Email: t_orlovsky@hotmail.com
Special Education Advocate and Parent Consultant, Federation Trained, member of SPAN and COPAA. Meticulous plan and IEP development--better plans for better outcomes.

Beyond Expectations Consulting
Mary Fishman
1 Van Buskirk Way
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 477-5163; (508) 367-4733; (508) 477-2211 (fax)
Email: MCpecd@aol.com
Web: http://www.BeyondExpectationsConsulting.com
Educational Advocate. Training includes FCSN and Wrights Law Workshops.

Susan W. Bibbins, M.A.
Behavioral Consultation and Training
77 Stanley Ave.
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 391-2940; (781) 439-1493
Email: susanbehave@verizon.net
Behavioral consultation and training to parents, and professionals, in-home and classroom/educational program. Thirteen years experience in working with children with and without special needs.

Mary Norton Bobrowski, Esq.
Attorney at Law
McKiernan, Thompson & Millea
243 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 223-1400; (401) 223-1401 (fax)
Email: mbobrowski@mtmlaw.us
Attorney with MA in Education and 14 years experience as Special Needs Teacher and Diagnostician in public schools. Licensed in RI and MA. Representing children and their families.

Bowden Associates
David Bowden
1167 Ashley Boulevard, Suite 4
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-5200; (508) 995-5233 (fax)
Email: bowdenassociates@verizon.net
Provide consultation and advocacy for students with special needs; Licensed counseling and behavior mod. therapy for children and families.

Tonya Boyce, Advocate
P.O. Box 446
West Groton, MA 01472
(978) 448-1266
Email: abc123tonyab@gmail.com
Currently working with Attorney Stephen Bing (Bolton, MA) helping families to secure appropriate special education services for their children.

Janet Burt
790 Turnpike St., Suite 202
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 557-0052
Attorney/parent advocate

Cambridge Special Ed. Parent Advisory Council
Maureen Manning
26 Arlington St.
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-2225
Email: mo.maureenmanning@gmail.com
Listserv: http://groups.google.com/group/cambridge
Our mission is to provide a parent-to-parent network and a parent-to-school system network for communication on matters relating to the education of our children with disabilities.

Cape Cod Advocacy Center
Christine Riley
PO Box 1614
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2288
Email: christineriley@comcast.net
Web: http://www.capecodadvocate.com
Special education advocacy and consultation for children of all ages and disabilities. Wrightslaw, FCSN & Suffolk Law School trained. Covering Cape Cod and the Islands.

Cape Tutoring Solutions
Joan T. Loncich
40 Deerfield Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-7641
Email: Jloncich@comcast.net
Comprehensive reading and writing instruction designed to meet student's individual needs. Wilson Reading & Language certified.

Career and Technical Education
Department of Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023
(781) 388-3000; (781) 338-3905
Web: www.doe.mass.edu

The Carroll School
25 Baker Bridge Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Web: www.carrollschool.org

Center for Children With Special Needs (CCSN)
Sandra Pelton/Cathy Mason
Tufts-New England Medical Center CCSN
750 Washington St. #334
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 636-8009; (617) 636-4832; (617) 636-5621 (fax)
Email: spelton@tufts-nemc.org
Web: http://www.nemc.org/ccsn/online
The CCSN provides innovative, caring and comprehensive evaluation/consulatative services to children with developmental, neurological, learning and behavioral disorders.

CHADD Greater Boston
(617) 298-2917

CHADD Southern Massachusetts
Fall River
(401) 835-8044

Lucie Chansky
Special Education Advocate
259 Jackson St
Newton Centre, MA 02459
(617) 244-7310; (617) 965-7310; (617) 965-7310 (fax)
Email: luciec@comcast.net
Special education advocate serving all disabilities, west of Boston suburbs only. Many years of experience, low rates.

Chatterboxes Pediatric Speech Therapy Practice
Evan Rozantes
121 Mt Vernon Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 723-8255; (617) 251-4091
Email: evan@teamchatterboxes.com
Web: http://www.teamchatterboxes.com
Pediatric Speech Language Pathology private practice located in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Our highly experienced therapists focus on the assessment and treatment of children dealing with communication disorders, including: speech, language and articulation issues.

Child & Adolescent Services
Department of Mental Health
25 Staniford Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 626-8086
Email: joan.mikula@dmh.state.ma.us
Web: www.state.ma.us/

Child Development Network, LLC
Janine Stasior, PhD, MS, ABPdN
76 Bedford Street, Suite 12
Lexingon, MA 02420
(781) 861-6655; (781) 861-6654 (fax)
Email: JStasior@CDNKids.com
Web: http://www.CDNKids.com
The Child Development Network (CDN) is an inter-disciplinary team of pediatric health care providers who provide evaluations and ongoing care for children, teens and their parents.

Child & Family Psychological Services, Inc.
Timothy A. Martin, Ph.D.
89 Access Road, Unit 24
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 551-0999; (781) 551-3396 (fax)
Email: TMartin@cfpsych.org
Web: www.cfpsych.org
CFPS is a multi-disciplinary practice offering a full range of outpatient mental health services, including: neuropsychological, psychiatric, psychological, educational, intelligence, achievement, developmental, and forensic evaluations.

Children's Law Center of Massachusetts
PO Box 710
298 Union Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 581-1977; (888) kidlaw8; (781) 598-9364 (fax)
Email: a.echandi@clcm.org
Web: http://www.clcm.org
Private, non-profit, legal advocacy and resource center providing direct representation to low-income children in Eastern MA, and technical assistance and training to lay and professional communities throughout New England.

Client Assistance Program
Massachusetts Office on Disability
One Ashburton Place, Room 1305
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 727-7440; (800) 322-2020 (In MA)
E-mail barbara.lybarger@modi.state.ma.us
Web: www.mass.gov/mod

ClubZ In-Home Tutoring
Andy Durham, Area Director
74 Forest Ave.

Cohasset, MA 02025
(866) 383-1277
Email: adurham@clubztutoring.com
Web: www.clubztutoring.com
Affordable In-Home Tutoring Services, PreK - Adult, All Subjects, Long Term Contracts Not Necessary, Quincy, Randolph, Braintree, Weymouth, Rockland, Holbrook, Abington & Hull areas.

Andrea Collins & Judith Parrella
27 Newbury St.
Revere, MA 02151
(781) 286-6530; (781) 289-3333
Email: Andrea.Collins@comcast.net
Email: Judithparr@comcast.net
Providing educational advocacy services. FCSN trained! Accept most disabilities. Call to discuss your issues. Reasonable rates.

Commonwealth Learning Center
Lisa M. Brooks
123 Highland Ave.
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 444-6916 (fax)
Email: info@commlearn.com
Web: www.commlearn.com
After-school/ summer programs: reading, writing, math, algebra, study skills, SAT, SSAT, ISEE, MCAS prep. Special programs for those with LD. In Needham, Sudbury, Danvers.

Community Care Services, Inc.
70 Main Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Web: http://www.educationalconsultation.org
Community Care Services has provided education advocacy and consultation for over 25 years. Our team of consultants work together, sharing their expertise to empower parents. List of contacts:

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: