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Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities on the Yellow Pages for Kids for your state.
You will also find special education schools, learning centers, treatment programs, parent groups, respite care, community centers, grassroots organizations, and government programs for children with disabilities.
ABCs for Life Success
Michelle R. Davis, Director
11205 Lockwood Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-5166; (301) 593-5177 (fax)
Email: abc4success@msn.com
Web: http://abc4lifesuccess.com
Special needs advocates and consultants working with parents to
secure specialized services, school placement. Comprehensive evaluations.
Advocate training institute. Teacher training. Program development
for schools.
Abilities Network
300 E. Joppa Road
Suite 1103
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 828-7700; (410) 828-7708 (fax)
Web: www.abilitiesnetwork.org
About
Better Communication Dynamics
Beth Lawrence, MA, CCC-SLP
6115 Falls Road Suite LL-B
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 375-5374; (410) 585-0449 (fax)
Email: languagelady1@hotmail.com
We provide a variety of language services to children birth to 21,
including individual and group articulation, voice, fluency and
social-pragmatics
Academic
Consulting Services
Dana Reinhardt, M.Ed.
4863 Shellbark Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 581-2372
Email: dana@academicconsultingservices.net
Web: http://www.academicconsultingservices.net
Provides special education consultation and advocacy services to
families including IEP/504 development/meeting attendance, school
observations, identifying educational needs and appropriate programs.
Academic
Language Therapist
Walter E. Dunson, Jr., Ph.D.
5425 Connecticut Avenue
NW, #319
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 595-4002; (202) 237-8901 (fax)
Email: drwed@drdunson.com
Web: http://www.drdunson.com
We provide a systematic approach for the acquisition of reading, writing, and
spelling skills for all individuals with language-based learning disorders.
A.C.C.E.S.S.
Michelle Weslager
101 Highland Dr.
Elkton, MD 21921
(410)
620-3173
Email: owner@cecilautism.com
Web:
http://cecilautism.com
Autism in Cecil
County: Education for Support and Success is a support group in Cecil County,
MD for those interested in enhancing the lives of those with autism. ADA
and IT Information Center for the Mid-Atlantic Region
TransCen,
Inc.
451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 607
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 217-0124
(V/TTY); (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: adainfo@transcen.org
Web: http://www.adainfo.org/ All
Can Read LLC
Faune
Marie Watkins
10410 Kensington Parkway Suite 217
Kensington, MD 20895
(301)
933-8900; (301) 933-8966 (fax)
Email: allcanread@starpower.net
Web: http://www.allcanread.com
We
provide intensive one-on-one tutoring, for students who are struggling learning
to read. We use scientific researched based reading programs. Visit our website
for details.
American Dream Reading Program
Sheila Goodfriend
8796 Boulder Ridge
Road
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 490-6303; (301) 490-6304 (fax)
Email:
asgfriend@aol.com
Web:
www.amerdreamreadingprog.com
Tutoring Services for children of special
needs..."Answers to the Stumbling Blocks to Reading" Emphasis on Phonemes,
Decoding, Handwriting Finger-Spelling, b d p discrimination
AMS Educational
Consultation Services (AMSECS)
8104 Red Farm Lane
Bowie, MD
20715
(301) 262-8273; (301) 367-1017; (775) 871-9743 (fax)
Email: docshell@amsecs.org
Web: http://AMSECS.org
AMSECS serves
children and adults with disabilities through the Metropolitan Washington, DC.
We provide Advocacy services to children and youth with special needs, counseling
for children and adults, preservice and inservice teacher training & technical
support to school systems. Anne
Arundel County Down Syndrome Connection
c/o ARC of AAC
931 Spa Road
Annapolis,
MD 21401
(888) 279-2279
Web: http://www.downsyndromeconnection.com
The mission of the Anne Arundel County Down Syndrome Connection is to encourage,
empower and embrace children and adults who have Down Syndrome and their families.
Applied
Counseling and Psychoeducational Services
Myra L. Burgee, Ph.D.
932 Hungerford Drive, Suite 5B
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 933-2374; (301) 353-9093 (fax)
Email: MLBurgee@verizon.net
Provide psychoeducational evaluations to assess cognitive ability,
attention functioning, learning styles, educational achievement
for diagnostic purposes (LD, ADHD, anxiety, depression) and learning
strategies.
Arc of Frederick County
620-A Research Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-0909
Web: http://www.arcfc.org Arc
of Maryland, Inc.
49 Old Solomons Island Road, Suite 205
Annapolis,
MD 21401
(410) 571-9320; (410) 974-6139 (In Balt.)
Email: cmarchand@thearcmd.org
Web: http://www.thearcmd.org/ Arthritis
Foundation, Maryland Chapter
J. Karen Krug, V.P., Education
9505 Reisterstown
Rd., Ste. 1 North
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 654-6570; (800) 365-3811;
(410) 654-9270 (fax)
Email: mdchapt@arthritis.org
Web: http://www.arthritis.org ASK
& ACES
Mary Jo Siebert
PO Box 274
Phoenix, MD 21131
(410)
967-0122; (410) 683-2237; (410) 666-8478 (fax)
Email: mjsiebert@comcast.net
Web: http://askandaces.com
A professional,
fee for service program dedicated to working with families, to understand their
rights, the law, and obtaining services at the IEP meeting. Asperger
Parent Support Group
Severna Park, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)
Sandy D'Erasmo
(410) 647-9502
Email: lildaraz27@aol.com
Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda,
MD 20814
(301) 657-0881; (800) 3-AUTISM
Web: http://www.autism-society.org/
Baltimore-Chesapeake Chapter of the Autism Society of America
508 Hampton
Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410)-655-7933
E-mail : questions@bcc-asa.org
Web: www.bcc-asa.org
BCC-ASA provides
monthly support group, newsletter, library, and educational seminars for anyone
who needs help raising, working with and/or advocating for someone with autism. Baltimore
Lab: A Division of Lab School of Wash
Andrew A. Zvara
2220 St. Paul
Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 261-5500; (410) 366-7680 (fax)
Email:
andrew.zvara@labschool.org
Web: http://www.labschool.org
Serves
children aged 6 to 16 with learning disabilities. The curriculum is arts-based,
multi-sensory, and experiential in nature. The
Benedictine School
Cindy Thornton, Admissions
14299 Benedictine Lane
Ridgely,
MD 21660
(410) 634-2112 Ext. 130; (410) 634-2640 (fax)
Email: admissions@benschool.org
Web: http://www.benschool.org
The
Benedictine School is a ten month co-ed day and residential nonpublic school for
individuals ages 5-21 with disabilies of mental retardation, multihandicaps and
autism.
Suzanne Keith Blattner, M.S. Ed and Associates
Integrated Therapy Services
for Children and Families (ITS)
10605 Concord St. Suite 100
Kensington,
Maryland 20895
(301) 962-0800 ext 1
Email: skb.edu@mac.com
Experienced special education consultants and advocates. Serving families of children
birth through high school. Supporting IEP development, placement and monitoring
in public and private sector. BodyBenders
Physical Therapy
Katie Glaser-LeClere
164D West Main St.
PO Box
345
New Market, MD 21774
(301) 807-9955
Email: pt@bodybenders.com
Web: http://www.bodybenders.com
Pediatric
PT provided by a Board-Certified Pediatric Specialist. Orthotic casting, weight
supported gait therapy, conservative management of bowel and bladder dysfunction,
birth to 18.
Robert S. Bokman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
51 Monroe Street, Suite
1402
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 762-0004; (301) 762-4455 (fax)
Email:
rob@bokmanlaw.com
Web: http://www.bokmanlaw.com
Legal services for children and parents, including special education, suspension
and expulsion, and juvenile delinquency.
Brain Injury Association of Maryland
Kernan Hospital
2200 Kernan
Drive
Baltimore, MD 21207
(410) 448-2924; (800) 221-6443 (in MD)
Email:
info@biamd.org
Web: http://www.biamd.org/
Ellen
A. Callegary, Esq.
Attorney at Law
210 N. Charles Street, Suite 1402
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 576-7606
Email: ellen@callegarysteedman.com
Web: http://www.callegarysteedman.com
As attorneys, we represent children and adults with disabilities
throughout Maryland to help them obtain the services they need.
Capital
Neurology
Marc P. DiFazio, M.D.
9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 233
Rockville,
MD 20850
(301) 309-2211; (301) 928-3244; (240) 536-0263 (fax)
Email: mddifazio@aol.com
Web: http://www.capital-neurology.com
Comprehensive Pediatric Neurologic services to include diagnosis and treatment
of epilepsy, movement disorders, attention deficit, autism and headache. CARE
Rehab
Lin Leslie
1026 Cromwell Bridge Road
Baltimore, MD 21186
(410) 583-1515; (877) 275-2273; (410) 583-2480 (fax)
Email: lleslie@careresources.net
Offers therapy, tutoring and assessments in its private practice clinic. CARE
is distinguished for its unsurpassed and specialized occupational, physical and
speech-language therapy for children and young adults. Caring
Communities
Mona Freedman
5360-E Enterprise Street
Eldersburg, MD
21784
(410) 549-5707
Email: mona@caringcommunities.org
Web:
http://www.caringcommunities.org
Offering
disability-related training, education, publications, and events for the benefit
of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and healthcare and education
professionals. Marta
W. Casper, Ed.D.
Educational
Consultant
8307 Lilly Stone Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-4683;
(301) 365-0018 (fax)
Email: mcasper@gwu.edu
Provides special education consultation to families including developing IEP\`s,
attending placement and IEP meetings, identifying educational needs and appropriate
programs, teaching families how to be advocates for their children. The
Center for Adoption Support and Education, Inc. (C.A.S.E.)
11120 New Hampshire
Ave., Suite 205
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 593-9200; (301) 593-9203
(fax)
Email: caseadopt@adoptionsupport.org
Web: www.adoptionsupport.org
C.A.S.E. is a support center for adoptive families, providing specialized therapeutic
services as well as numerous educational programs. C.A.S.E. offers several programs
for promoting school success for adopted children and teens, particularly those
whose learning may be impacted by pre-adoptive experiences. The
Center for Pediatric and Developmental Medicine
Ingrid Valentine, JD
2110 Priest Bridge Drive Suite # 10
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451 5105;
(410) 451-5106 (fax)
Email: cpdm@comcast.net
Web: http://www.cpdm.medem.com/
Educational
advocate-assist families (through mediation, negotiation and IEP review) with
protecting the rights of and obtaining services for special needs children.
CHADD of
Greater Baltimore
Linda Spencer
2634 Turf Valley Road
Ellicott
City, MD 21042
(410) 377-0249
Email: CHADD168@aol.com
Web: CHADD-mc.org
Support groups for
Adults and parents of children with ADHD in Greater Baltimore, Harford, Howard,
Montgomery and Frederick counties. Chatterbox
Anne Evans, M.S., CCC/SLP
15825 Glacier Court
North Potomac, MD 20878
(301) 775-4334
Email: info@chatterboxsite.net
Web: http://chatterboxsite.net
Chatterbox
is a private practice offering screenings,evaluations, and treatment for communication
disorders including: articulation, pragmatics, voice, and language. Chelsea
School
711 Pershing Drive
Silver Spring MD 20910
(301) 585-1430;
(301) 585-5865 (fax)
Web: www.chelseaschool.edu
Chelsea School is a coeducational day school serving students in grades 5-12.
Chelsea students have average to above intellectual capabilities and a diagnosed,
language based learning disability. Chesapeake
Down Syndrome Parent Group, Inc. (CDSPG, Inc.)
Patrick Neary, President
PO Box 20127
Baltimore, MD 21284-0127
(410) 321-5434
Web: www.cdspg.org
The purpose of the Chesapeake Down Syndrome Parent Group, Inc. is to serve families
of and persons with Down syndrome by providing information and support. Chesapeake
Occupational Therapy Associates, llc
Debra Taylor
1419 Forest Drive,
Suite 210
Annapolis, MD 21114
(410) 280-8774; (410) 267-1995 (fax)
Email: debrataylor@juno.com
Pediatric
Occupational Therapy, specializing in Sensory Integration, Therapeutic Listening,fine
motor, handwriting,ADHD, Autism, neurological deficits, and social skills groups. Children
and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
8181
Professional Place, Suite 201
Landover, MD 20785
(301) 306-7070; (800)
233-4050 (Voice mail to request information packet)
Web: http://www.chadd.org/
Children's
Therapy Center of Columbia
Jolene/Madeline
6420 Dobbin Road, Suite B
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-8081; (410) 997-8082 (fax)
Email: ctcofcolumbia@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.ctcofcolumbia.com
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services for children ages 2-16,
specializing in sensory integration. Evaluations, Treatment including
the use of The Listening Program, Cranio-Sacral techniques, Handwriting
programs, self regulation programs and more!
Client Assistance Program
Department of Education
Division of
Rehabilitation Services
2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410)
554-9358; (800) 638-6243
Web:
http://www.dors.state.md.us/DORS/RehabResources/BrochuresPublications/cap.htm
College
Living Experience
422 College Parkway
Rockville, MD 20850
(800)
486-5058
Email: sroth@esa-education.com
Web: http://www.cleinc.net
College Living
Experience is a post-secondary academic program that provides intensive assistance
with academic, independent living and social skills to college students with special
needs as they transition to become independent responsible adults. Karen
Cruise, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
10025 Governor Warfield Pkwy. Suite
212
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 992-0262; (443) 745-2162; (410) 837-6066
(fax)
Email: kcruise2@verizon.net
Child/family psychologist specializing in assessment and treatment of children
and adolescents with LD, AD/HD, autism spectrum disorders, and related emotional
concerns. Parent support/counseling. Cypress
Creek Therapy Associates
Natalie Tayag
645 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.
Suite 211
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 384-9242; (410) 384-9703 (fax)
and
3168 Braverton St., Suite 200
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-7868;
(410) 956-7998 (fax)
Email:
bgallagher@cypresscreektherapy.com
Web:
www.cypresscreektherapy.com
Cypress Creek Therapy Associates is a one-on-one
therapy provider offering speech, physical, and occupational therapies to children
and adults.
Deaf
Education Advancement Foundation
Angel Gasior
2240 Deadora Dr.
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 790-3619
Email: deafoundation4md@yahoo.com
Web: http://deafoundation.tripod.com
We are parent support group that offers regular meetings regarding
advocacy and topics pertinent to hearing loss. We actively pursue
improved educational opportunities for children who are deaf and
hard of hearing through cooperation with public and private school
facilities.
Joe
Dickson, M.S. - Behavioral Consultations
14 S. Beaumont Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 690-3560
Email: joedicksonbc@yahoo.com
Providing behavioral consultations to children, adolescents and
young adults with Austism/Asperger's Syndrome. Facilitating successful
navigation, home-school-community. Bridging the home school gap.
Discovery
Toys Independent Consultant
Nika Hamblin
14201 Brass Wheel Road
Boyds, MD 20841
(877) 875-9471
Email: Nika@NikasToys.com
Web: http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/esuite/home/Nika
Personal toy consultant helps you choose developmentally appropriate toys,
books, games and software from a company that has been receiving awards for its
outstanding products for over 25 years. Sharon
Donahue, Esq.
Attorney at Law
11032 Nicholas Lane Suite A-201
Ocean
Pines, MD 21811
(410) 208-9555; (240) 277-3783; (410) 208-3697 (fax)
Email:
sharondonahue@mchsi.com
Representation
of parents and children before the school system under IDEA 2004, 504 and NCLB.
IEP review, mediation, due process. Down
Syndrome Resource Network (DSRN)
11735 Homewood Rd
Ellicott City,
MD 21042-1509
(410) 730-0638 ext. 410
Email: Jessica@pearsall.us
DSRN provides information, resources, trainings, and networking opportunities
for parents of children with developmental disabilities (not just Down syndrome).
Dyslexia
Tutoring Program
Marcy K. Kolodny
711 W. 40th Street Suite 310
Baltimore,
MD 21211
(410) 889-5487; (410) 889-5487; (410) 889-5363 (fax)
Email: mkolodny@maday.org
Web: http://www.dyslexiatutoringprogram.org
We provide free screening and free one-on-one tutoring services for low-income
individuals who have dyslexia or another language-based learning difference. Tutoring
is provided by volunteers who have completed our 20 hour training course in Orton-Gillingham
methods. Easter
Seals Maryland and Washington, DC
4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 100
Calverton, MD 20705
(301) 931-8700; (800) 886-3771
Web: http://www.eseal.org/
Debra C.
Eccles, Esq.
Attorney at Law
757 Frederick Road, Suite 102
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 455-9444; (410) 236-8383; (410) 788-4666 (fax)
Email: deccles@eccleslaw.com
Provides legal advice and representation to parents and children regarding special
education law, suspensions and expulsions. Tanya
M. Eckert
8748-E Town and Country Blvd.
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 750-0815
Email: TanyaEckert@aol.com
Support for Kids with Special Needs Providing assistance with: *Social Skills,
*Behavioral Skills, *Academic Tutoring, *IEP Advocacy. Also ask about summer programs!
Dr.
Erica Edelman
11412 Monticello Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301)
681-8959
Email: edelmanfamily@msn.com
Through observations, assessment and consultation, I provide psychological
evaluations of young children, including those with developmental disorders and
delays. Education
Matters
Jayne Matthews
2513 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443)
255-6636; (410) 366-3900
Email: educationmat@aol.com
Special Education 101: low-cost, basic instructions to parents including,
writing IEP requests, IEP team meeting support, referrals to attorney, academic
testing and non-public schools. Educational
Consultants, Inc.
Mary O'Neal Hepple
12006 White Cord Way
Columbia,
MD 21044
(410) 964-8436; (410) 995-9221 (fax)
Email: mail@maryhepple.com
Web: http://maryhepple.com
Proving Special
Education Consultation and Advocacy Services including IEP/504 meeting attendance,
IEP/504 development, and school observations. 20+ years experience in the Baltimore-Washington
region. Educational
and Neuropsychological Assessments and Solutions (A Program of JSSA)
3
Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 325
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 652-8459; (301)
652-8467 (fax)
Email: info@assessmentsandsolutions.com
Web: http://www.assessmentsandsolutions.com
Assessments and Solutions offers comprehensive educational and neuropsychological
testing and assessments for children and teens. Linda
Eisenberg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Lloyd J. Eisenberg & Associates.,
P.A.
10632 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 430
Columbia, MD 21044
(301)
596-3636; (301) 588-5598 (fax)
Email: leisenberg@comcast.net
Special education advocacy and law. Practicing primarily in Howard County,
Baltimore County, and Montgomery County. Epilepsy
Foundation of the Chesapeake Region
Hampton Plaza, Suite 1103
300
E. Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 828-7700; (800) 492-2523 (in MD
only)
Email: lkingham@abilitiesnetwork.org
Web: http://www.abilitiesnetwork.org/
ESCIL, Inc.
Lisa J. Morgan
7 Sunburst Center
Cambridge, Maryland 21613
(410)
221 7701; (800) 705 7944; (410) 221-7714 (fax)
Email: escil@comcast.net
Advocacy group center for independent living Families
Involved Together
2219 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410)
235-5222; (410) 235-4222 (fax)
Web: www.familiesinvolved.org
Families Involved
Together (FIT) is a family-run organization offering parent-to-parent support,
education, and advocacy for families of children with exceptional challenges in
home, school, and community. Family
Information Specialist
Office for Children, Youth, and Families
301 W. Preston Street, 15th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 225-4269
FOCAS
(Families of Children with Autism Support Group)
Carroll County, Maryland
Sharon Glass
862 Snowfall Way
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 857-1596
Email: focascc@yahoo.com
FOCAS supports families through monthly meetings, social gatherings,
and more. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month and
are open to everyone.
Lisa
C. Frank M.Ed.
Special Education Consultant
The Special Kids Company, Inc.
115 Bellemore Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
(410) 418-5590; (410) 323-7359 (fax)
Email: lfrank@specialkidscompany.com
Web: www.specialkidscompany.com
Frankly
Communicating, Inc.
Heather Franks
505 Old Westminster Pike
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 871-2990; (410) 802-5451
Email: heather@franklycommunicating.com
Web: http://franklycommunicating.com
comprehensive speech and language services infant through school
age. Individual and group therapy, support group, summer camps.
Frederick
Memorial Hospital
FMH Rose Hill Rehabilitation Services
John Szarnicki
MBA PT
1562 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 566-3132; (240)
566-3141 (fax)
Email: jszarnicki@fmh.org
Web: http://www.fmh.org
Our outpatient services
in Frederick and Mt. Airy provide comprehensive PT/OT/SLP services to children
with acquired and developmental disabilities from birth to age 18. Get
Connected Family Resource Center
Laura Rhodes
255 Clifton Blvd.
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 871-0008; (664) 866-0008; (410) 871-0228 (fax)
Email: LRhodes@granitehouse.org
Web: http://www.getconnectedcc.org
The Center is a free service, for Carroll county residents helping them locate
resources for their children,ages 0 to 25, for any issue. Helps with mental health
issues, behavioral problems, substance abuse historyies, developmental disabilities,
interpersonal violence issues and other concerns. GT/LD
Network, Inc.
Contact Name: Greg Rosenthal, President
P.O. Box 30239
Bethesda, MD 20824
(301) 986-1422
Web: www.gtldnetwork.org
Non-profit organization run by volunteers to support gifted students who learn
differently (twice exceptional - gifted with learning disabilities). Monthly program
schedule available on website.
Governor's Office for Individuals with
Disabilities
One Market Center, Box 10
300 W. Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-3435
(410) 333-3098 (V/TTY)
Web: http://www.mdtap.org/
Mitchell
A. Greenberg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
6 East Biddle Street
Baltimore,
MD 21202
(410) 539-5250
Email: mitchlawmd@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.maryland-injury-lawyer.com
Special education advocacy and legal representation for families in workers' compensation,
personal injury/torts, criminal defense and family law. Successful advocate for
his own children. Judy
A. Halaby, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3909 Shallowbrook Lane
Olney, MD
20832
(301) 922-1390
Email: fhejah@verizon.net
Special
Education and Education (Truancy, suspensions...) I provide advocacy and legal
representation for parents, children,adolescents and college age adults througout
the State of Maryland. Hands
on Therapy
11 Keller Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 415-5260
Web: http://www.handsontherapy.net
sensory integration, handwriting, fine motor, social skills, animal-assisted therapy,
yoga for kids, oral-motor, splinting, school readiness, sensorimotor, Day/Evening/Weekend
hours, Insurances accepted. Ellen
Aronis Heard
9909 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
(301)
946-1998; (301) 801-1079; (301) 946-5024 (fax)
Email: ejaheard@verizon.net
Web: http://www.alternatives4teens.com
Educational consulting for challenging youth and young adults, specializing in
residential therapeutic settings; giving families hope when they are at the end
of their rope. The
Hearing and Speech Agency
2220 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 243-3800; (410) 366-8732 (fax)
Email: opolites@hasa.org
The
Hilgenberg Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders
3800
North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-1805
(410) 243-6034; (410) 243-0841
(fax)
Email: opolites@hasa.org
Patrick
J. Hoover, Esq.
Attorney at Law
600 Jeferson Plaza, Suite 308
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 424-5777; (301) 424-1651; (301) 217-9297 (fax)
Email: phoover@hooverlaw.com
Web:
http://www.hooverlaw.com
For over 25
years, representing children, young adults and families in all school related
issues before the courts and agencies in Maryland and Wahington, D.C. Huntington
Learning Center
3284 Crain Highway
Waldorf, MD 20603
(800) 226-5327;
(301) 705-7100
Email: HLCemail@aol.com
Web: http://www.huntingtonlearning.com/
Individual Tutoring in Reading, Phonics, Writing, Math & Study Skills. Diagnostic
Academic Testing to pinpoint weak areas. Building skills, confidence and motivation
since 1977.
Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental & Learning Disorders
4938 Hampden Lane, Suite 800,
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 656-2667
Web:
http://www.icdl.com
International Dyslexia Association
Maryland Branch
P.O. Box 984
Severna Park, MD 21148
(410) 825-2881
JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency)
6123 Montrose Road
Rockville,
MD 20852
(301) 881-3700; (301) 770-0901 (fax)
Email: info@jssa.org
Web: http://www.jssa.org
JSSA provides evaluation
and treatment; counseling and therapy; and social skills groups, for children
and teens with special needs. JSSA has offices in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Rockville,
Silver Spring and Fairfax, VA. JSSA
(Jewish Social Service Agency)
11B Firstfield Road
Gaithersburg, MD
20878
(301) 990-6880; (301) 990-0257 (fax)
Email: info@jssa.org
Web: http://www.jssa.org
JSSA provides evaluation
and treatment; counseling and therapy; and social skills groups, for children
and teens with special needs. JSSA has offices in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Rockville,
Silver Spring and Fairfax, VA.
Kammerman Portraits
Lisa Kammerman
7829 Cayuga Avenue
Bethesda,
MD 20817
(301) 229-l383
Email: lisa@kammerman.com
Web: www.kammerman.com
Photographic
portraits that will touch your heart! Lisa’s specialty is capturing special moments
and the inner spirit of children with special needs. Ask about the “Little Heroes”
national portrait contest.
Kennedy Krieger Institute
707 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205-1890
(442) 923-9200; (888) 554-2080; (443) 923-9400
Web: http://www.kennedykrieger.org/ Kids'
Learning Workshop
Martha Gabler, Director
10125 Markham St.
Silver
Spring, MD 20901
(301) 256-7562
Email: emgabler@verizon.net
Kids' Learning Workshop--where kids learn fluent foundation skills for academic
success--is a specialty tutoring center offering Direct Instruction, Precision
Teaching and TAGteach for K-8, including special needs and learning disabilities. Nancy
Knisley, Esq.
Attorney at Law
757 Frederick Road, Suite 102
Catonsville,
MD 21228
(410) 869-9102
Email: nancy@nknisleylaw.com
Web:
http://www.nknisleylaw.com
Legal practice
devoted to educational advocacy on behalf of children with special needs. The
Lab School of Baltimore Tutoring Services
Sue Little
2220 St. Paul
Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 261-5500; (717) 968-0518; (410) 366-7680
(fax)
Email: sue.little@labschoolmail.org
Web: http://www.labschool.org
Diagnostic,
prescriptive tutoring provided by well-trained educators with expertise in the
field of learning disabilities. All tutoring is arranged and overseen by the Director
of Tutoring.
Learning Disabilities Association of Calvert County, Inc.
P. O. Box
3126
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 257-7511 (phone/fax)
Free volunteer
special education advocacy service.
* Learning
Disabilities Association of Maryland, Inc.
Box 526
Bowie, MD 20718-0526
(800) 673-6777; (410) 337-3702 (fax)
Email: llitow@juno.com
Web: http://www.ldamaryland.org/
* Learning Disabilities Association of
Montgomery County (LDAMC)
P.O. Box 623
Rockville, MD 20848-0623
(301) 933-1076
Offers training, support groups and seminars, hotline.
Email: ldamc@ldamc.org
Web: http://www.ldamc.org/ Learning
Disabilities Association of St. Mary's County
Missy Alexander
P.O.
Box 472
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 884-4662; (301) 994-1329
Email:
alexander@gmpexpress.net
Offers
parent and professional training, support groups, and seminars. Sponsors annual
Autism Awareness Day and Learning Disabilities Awareness Day activities. LearningWise
Strategies, LLC
Bonnie Massimino
19102 Starkey Terrace
Brookeville,
MD 20833
(301) 774-6607
Email: info@learningwise.org
LearningWise
Strategies, LLC provides Educational Therapy services to students whose areas
of difficulty may include reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, test taking,
and organizational skills.
Low Vision Information Center
7701 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 302
Bethesda,
MD 20814
(301) 951-4444
Web: www.lowvisioninfo.org/
Kirsty
MacIver, M.S., BCBA
P.O. Box 43703
Baltimore, MD 21236-0703
(443)
847-7246; (410) 529-1158 (fax)
Email: smallstepsfirst@yahoo.com
Providing behavior analysis (ABA) services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders,
their families and caregivers in home, school and community settings. Rachel
Makar, MS, OTR/L
8516 Atwell Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 672-6444
Email: msrotp@comcast.net
Pediatric
Occupational Therapist Handwriting Without Tears tutor: teaches letters &
numbers, eliminates reversals,& improves legibility; prewriting, printing,
& cursive; preschool - middle school. In-home school & summer services.
Mark
B. Martin, P.A.
One North Charles Street, Suite 1215
Baltimore, MD
2201
(410) 779-7770; (410) 576-9391 (fax)
Email: mmartin@markmartinlaw.com
Web: http://www.markmartinlaw.com
Legal counsel and advice in the areas of special education, disciplinary matters,
disability rights civil and criminal litigation.
Maryland Asperger Advocacy & Support Group
15272 Dover Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136
Email: MDAsperger@aol.com
Web: http://www.aspergers.org Maryland
Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF)
PO Box 6815
Baltimore,
MD 21285
(410) 938-4413; (410) 938-5130 (fax)
Email: mansef@aol.com
Web: http://www.mansef.org
Association
of nonpublic special education schools. Provides adovcacy and support to parents.
Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health
Jane A.
Walker
10632 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 119
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-8267, (888) 607-3637; (410) 730-8331 (fax)
Email: info@mdcoalition.org
Web: www.mdcoalition.org
A grassroots
coalition of family and advocacy organizations dedicated to improving services
for children with mental health needs and their families; and building a network
of information and support for families across Maryland
Maryland Coalition
for Inclusive Education (MCIE)
7484 Candlewood Road, Suite R
Hanover,
Maryland 21076
(410) 859-5400; (410) 712-0211 (fax) Maryland
Congress of Parents and Teachers
3121 St. Paul Street, Suite 25
Baltimore,
MD 21218
(410) 235-7290
Web: mdpta.org
Maryland
Early Intervention System
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/ Maryland
Federation for the Council for Exceptional Children
(410) 480-9667
Web: http://www.mdcec.org/mdcec/ Maryland
Fragile X Resource Group
Kristen Head
P. O. Box 5255
Laytonsville,
MD 20882
(301) 926-0576
Email: kmhead129@aol.com
We are a community of families that have children with Fragile X Syndrome. We
provide mutual support and education, promote awareness, and fund research on
Fragile X. Maryland
General Bryn Mawr Rehab Regional Network-Just For Kids program
Kathleen
Lauber, RN
821 N. Eutaw St. Ste. 413
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 462-5756;
(410) 462-5781 (fax)
Web: www.marylandgeneral.org
Maryland General Bryn Mawr Rehab Regional Network offers Just For Kids, a comprehensive
outpatient program providing cognitive and physical rehabilitation for children
form birth to 18 years of age. Contact us for a free developmental screening.
Maryland
Online Public Info Network
Web: http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/
Maryland
Speech-Language-Hearing Association
P.O. Box 31
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 239-7770
Email: office@mdslha.org
Web: http://www.mdslha.org/ Maryland
Technology Assistance Program
2301 Argonne Drive, RM T17
Baltimore,
MD 21218
(800) 832-4827; (410) 554-9230 (V/TDD)
Email: mdtap@mdtap.org
Web: http://www.mdtap.org/ The
Maryland Therapy Network, Inc.
Carol Simpson
2225 Old Emmorton Road,
Suite 210
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 515-4900; (410) 569-0990; (410) 515-0777
(fax)
Email: carol.simpson11@verizon.net
Web: http://mdtherapynetwork.com
Harford County's premier pediatric multi disciplinary clinic offers speech-language
therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy for children and young adults
in convenient Bel Air. Mass
Mutual Financial Group
Chris Owens
11350 McCormick Rd. EP IV ste 200
Hunt
Valley, MD 21031
(410) 773-4464
Email: cowens@finsvcs.com
Web:
http://www.massmutual.com/
We provide
a program that offers information, specalists and financial solutions to families
of children with special needs. MCneeds
- A Great IDEA - Advocates for Special Education in MCPS
113 N. Washington
St, #102
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 947-9000
Advocacy training; monthly
meetings at Twinbrook Recreation Center
Web:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mcneeds/ MD
SNAP - Maryland Special Needs Advocacy Project
5708 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 735-5012; (410) 735-5001 (fax)
Email: MDSNAP@cjebaltimore.org
MD
SNAP is a Jewish volunteer advocacy organization that provides education and help
to families with children in special education.
Pamela Phelan Meek, Ph.D. &
Associates
4300 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
and
522 Anderson Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 412-2830
Email: pamela.meek@verizon.net
Psychological and educational evaluations. Consultation and advocacy.
30 years experience with children and adolescents: LD, AD/HD, TBI,
Autistic Spectrum Disorders, emotional disturbance, reading disorders.
Vincent Melehy, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Zipin & Melehy, LLC
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 610
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
(301) 587-6364
Email: ovmelehy@zmdlaw.com
Web: http://www.zipinandmelehy.com
Special Education attorneys in Washington, DC and Maryland.
Meltzer
Group
Michael Orleans
6500 Rock Spring Drive, Suite 500
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 581-7354; (301) 581-7303 (fax)
Email: morleans@meltzer.com
Web: http://www.specialneedsspecialplanning.com
Financial and life planning program to support a comfortable lifestyle
without jeopardizing government benefits.
Mental
Health Association of Maryland
711 W. 40th Street, Suite 460
Baltimore,
MD 21211
(410) 235-1178
Email: info@mhamd.org
MetDESK
Specialist (Met Life's Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids)
Mark
Pallack
200 International Circle, Suite 5000
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
(410) 527-4028; (410) 527-1752 (fax)
Email:
mpallack@baltimore.nef.com
Help assist with the complicated process of
planning for your child or dependent with special needs. I help families navigate
through the many financial and legal issues that are involved in providing lifetime
care. Mid
Atlantic Human Services Corporation
9649 Belair Road, Suite 102
Nottingham,
MD 21236
(410) 497-3000 x26; (410) 258-2548 (fax)
Web: http://www.ippi.org/AboutIPPMD.html
Provide a continuum of care including EIBI/ABA/VB programs, behavioral consultation
in school and home settings, assessments, social skills training and groups and
education and training. Julie
A. Morrison, Psy.D.
10440 Shaker Dr., Suite 209
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 952-9574; (443) 403-2354 (fax)
Email: jmorrison7@comcast.net
Web: http://drjuliemorrison.com
Psychoeducational
Evaluations (LD, ADHD, and Emotional Difficulties) and Individual Therapy for
Children, Adolescents, and Adults (anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties);
Parent and School Consultation. Mountain
Christian Church
1824 Mountain Rd.
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 877-1824
Web: http://www.mountainchristian.org/
Sunday Activities Signed 11 Am service Sunday School Classes 11am - Designed for
Children and Adults with Disabilities (Small Classes) Special Events Summer Activities;
Vacation Bible School Ages 4 - Adult Parent Support...Siblings Welcome; Chosen
and Precious - 0vernight Camp Ages: teen - adult. My
Building Blocks LLC
Rae Ann Brodie Kaylie
8508 Willow Wisp Court
Laurel, Md 20723
(301) 919-0649; (301) 598-3658 (fax)
Email:
raeann@mybuildingblocks.com
Web:
http://www.mybulidingblocks.com
Early Childhood Special Education Consultant
working with children and their families. In addition, workshops for parent and
educators on a variety of topics. My
Handwriting Helper
Cheryl Stair
1702 Liberty Road 2nd floor
Eldersburg, MD 21784
(443) 789-1001
Email:
myhandwritinghelper@adelphia.net
Web:
http://www.myhandwritinghelper.com
Pediatric occupational therapy. Individualized
coaching to develop fine/visual motor skills and improve prewriting or handwriting
abilities. Development of sensory diet plans for home implementation. NAMI
Maryland
711 W. 40th Street, Suite 451
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410)
467-7100; (800) 467-0075
Email: amimd@aol.com
Web: http://md.nami.org/ NAMI
Montgomery County (MD)
10730 Connecticut Avenue, lst floor
Kensington,
MD 20895
(301) 949-5852; (301) 949-5853 (fax)
Email: namioffice@namimc.org
National
Organization of Parents of Blind Children
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore,
MD 21230
(410) 685-5653; (410) 685-5653 (fax)
Web: http://www.nfb.org
NeuroBehavioral
Associates
Vincent
P. Culotta, Ph.D, ABPN
Kirk M. Griffith, Ph.D.
Sarah Weden, Psy.D.
5565 Sterrett Place, Suite 320
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 772-7155; (410)
772-7156 (fax)
Email: tsanderson@nbatests.com
Web: http://www.nbatests.com
NeuroBehavioral
Associates specializes in the evaluation and treatment of Attention Disorders
and Learning Disabilities in children and adults through comprehensive neuropsychological
consultations and assessment. Neurofeedback
Training for Learning Disabilities
Maureen McCarren, LCSW-C
9051 Baltimore
National Pike, Suite 3A
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 530-9586
Email:
maur@comcast.net
Web: http://yourbrainfitness.com
Neurofeedback
is a non-invasive, drug-free approach that trains the brain to work more efficiently.
It helps with learning disabilities, as well as emotional and sleep problems. New
Beginning Pediatric Rehab, Inc
Shari Marchese-Kennedy, MPT
8965 Guilford Road, Suite 160
Elkridge, MD 21046
(410) 796-8499; (410) 963-4933; (443) 270-8260
(fax)
Email: nbpr@comcast.net
Web:
http://www.newbeginningpediatric.com
New Beginning Pediatric Rehab specializes in providing physical therapy for newborn
to adolescent aged patients with mild-to-severe disabilities. Home-based and clinic
setting available. Next
Step Pediatric Physical Therapy Center
3204 Tower Oaks Blvd, Suite 105
Rockville, MD 20854
(301) 984-7020; (301) 984-7022 (fax)
Email: info@nextsteppediatrics.com
Web:
http://www.nextsteppediatrics.com
Next
Step offers a wide variety of services for pediatric patients, birth-7 years,
including: Comprehensive Standardized Assessments, Gross Motor Screening, Individual
Physical Treatment Intervention, etc.
Noonan Syndrome Support Group, Inc.
Wanda Robinson, President
P.O. Box 145
Upperco, MD 21155
(888) 686-2224; (410) 374-5245
Email:
wanda@noonansyndrome.org
Web:
http://www.noonansyndrome.org
Norbel School
6135 Old Washington Road
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410)
796-6700
Email: fpugliese@norbelschool.org
Web: http://www.norbelschool.org
Norbel School offers an innovative individualized educational environment
for bright, capable students in K through 12 who have learning differences.
North County SpeechWorks
Karen Novakoski MS CCC-SLP
5447 New Park
Road
White Hall, MD 21161
(410) 692-6301
Email: novakoski@verizon.net
Speech Language Pathology: expertise in severe speech disorders, language disorders
and evaluations. Basic PROMPT trained. Licensed in MD and PA. Occupational
Therapy for Children & Creative Tutor
Faye Klupt
7 Thistel Dell
Court
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-6236
Email: mctkl@aol.com
OT services to improve: fine motor skills, school readiness, handwriting, keyboarding,
self-care, visual perception, social skills through activity based groups, and
sensory motor skills.
Olney Exceptional K.I.D.S.
Support Group for Families; Meets on 3rd
Thursday of month
(301) 924-4824 Orthotic
Solutions, LLC
Michael Malagari C.O.
Antietam Village Center
1595
Oppossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 668-1063; (877) 849-9201; (301)
668-1065 (fax)
Email: orthotist@orthoticsolutions.com
Web: http://www.orthoticsolutions.com
Full service orthotics and prosthetics company. Three locations, Frederick,
Rockville and Fairfax. Specialized pediatric,scoliosis, sports bracing as well
as the adult populations.
Parent Information & Training Center
- Montgomery County Public Schools
8001 Lynnbrook Drive, Room 118
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4969; (301) 951-6655 (fax) Parent
to Parent
Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program/Preschool
Services Branch
200 West Baltimore Street, 4th floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-0652; (800) 535-0182 (in MD only) Parents
of Autistic Children (POAC) of Central MD
Wil Gehne
416 Locust Dr
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 782-5708
Email: wil4vb@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.poacofcentralmd.org
We are a training, support and advocacy resource for families regarding Applied
Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs for children with autism. Parents'
Place of Maryland, Inc.
801 Cromwell Park Drive Suite 103
Glen Burnie,
MD 21061
(800) 394-5694; (410) 768-9100; (410) 768-0830 (fax)
Email: info@ppmd.org
Web: http://www.ppmd.org
Maryland's
Parent Training and Information Center Parents
Supporting Parents of Maryland Inc.
4012 Byrd Road
Kensington, MD
20895-1301
(301) 949-4352 Partners
for Success
Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services
Maryland State Department of Education
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore,
MD 21201
(410) 767-0273; (410) 767-0652; (800) 535-0182 (in MD only)
Web:
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde
Pathfinders Autism Resource Center
Pathfinders for Autism
P.O. Box
10501
Baltimore, MD 21285
(410) 769-9500, (301) 551-9500; (866) 806-8400
Email: info@pathfindersforautism.org
Web: http://www.pathfindersforautism.org
Pathfinders for Autism provides families with accurate information about autism
and referral to programs and lifespan services in communities throughout Maryland.
Pediatric
Mobility, LLC
Jessica Maher
22 Newport Drive
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(443) 752-1617; (410) 727-2186 (fax)
Email: gjm2000@msn.com
Provide Physical Therapy services to infants and children ages 0
to 21. Located in Harford County. Also provide aquatic therapy.
Most insurances accepted.
Pediatric
Occupational Therapy
Julie Tefft-Phillips
5238 Wild Flower Terrace
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 964-5697
Email: Jphillipsotr@verizon.net
Specializing in working with children pre-school-adolescents with
sensory integration, developmental, handwriting and fine motor needs.
Peirson
Travel Service
Bridget Peirson
635 Frederick Road
Catonsville,
MD 21228
(410) 788-8300; (443) 830-4182; (800) 323-3167; (410) 788-4306 (fax)
Email: bpeirson@unidial.com
Web:
http://www.peirsontravel.com
Perhaps
you or someone with whom you are traveling is physically challenged or needs special
assistance. We can make all the arrangements at an affordable cost. PHILLIPS
School~Laurel
Lisa Ott
8920 Whiskey Bottom Road
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 470-1620; (410) 880-0730; (301) 470-1624 (fax)
Email: Lisa.Ott@phillipsprograms.org
Web: http://www.phillipsprograms.org
A nonprofit organization providing day school, home based-services and therapeutic
foster care to individuals with emotional, behavioral and learning problems and
their families. Physical
Therapy Connection, Inc.
Carla W. Carpenter, MPT
1004 Littlestown
Pike, Ste. A3
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-6858; (410) 751-8999 (fax)
Email:
physicaltherapyconn@hotmail.com
Outpatient and contract services in Carroll County, providing comprehensive
services to children with acquired and developmental disabilities from birth to
age 18. Pediatric gym and most insurances accepted. Pieces
of the Puzzle
Mike Lawler
6030 Daybreak Circle
Ste. A-150, #283
Clarksville, MD 21029
(800) 531-8795
Email: mike@piecesofthepuzzle.com
Web: http://www.piecesofthepuzzle.com
ABA related products and services at affordable prices.
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 21
Maryland
State Department of Education
Division of Special Education/Early Intervention
Services
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-0249
Web: http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde
Programs
for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Specialty Care Division
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Office for Genetics and CSHCN
20l W. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-6659; (800) 638-8864
Web: http://www.fha.state.md.us/genetics/index.html
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program/Preschool Branch
200 W. Baltimore
Street, 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-0261; (800) 535-0182
(in MD)
Email: dmetzger@msde.state.md.us
Web:
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Maryland Disability Law Center
1800 N. Charles, Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 727-6352; (800) 233-7201
Web: http://www.mdlcbalto.org/
Psychological Resource Associates
Joyce Cooper-Kahn, Ph.D.
479
Jumpers Hole Road, Suite 106
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-8840; (410)
647-1405 (fax)
Email: jck@hardiness.com
Psychological and educational evaluation of learning, behavioral and emotional
difficulties in children and adolescents; educational consultation, therapy, parent
counseling regarding ways to facilitate children's success. Queen's
Mobile Education Tutoring Services, Inc.
Tracy Queen
One East Chase
Street, Suite 1118
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 258-4712
Email:
tqueen@qme-tutoring-services.com
Web:
http://www.qme-tutoring-services.com
Tutoring and educational consultant
services for children with and without disabilities. We offer services in all
academic areas, either private or group tutoring. RehabPlus
Group, Inc.
Regina Grimmett
7474 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 620
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 220-0580 X104; (301) 220-0585 (fax)
Email: rplusg@rehabplusgroup.com
Web: www.rehabplusgroup.com
RehabPlus
Group offers occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language therapy services.
Ask for our services in schools, clinics,
hospitals and community based settings.
The Resource Finder - A Project of Kennedy Krieger Institute
Jenny
S. Jones
707 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
(800) 390-3372; (443)
923-9317 (fax)
Email: resourcefinder@kennedykrieger.org
Web: http://www.resourcefinder.kennedykrieger.org
Resource Finder works to share resources on developmental disabilities throughout
the state of Maryland.
Safe Home Pediatric Physical Therapy, LLC
Katie Glaser-LeClere, MSPT
PO Box 345
New Market, MD 21774
(301) 807-9955
Email: therapy@safehomept.com
Web: www.safehomept.com
Safe Home
delivers pediatric physical therapy services in Maryland. Home visits are provided
in Frederick, Howard, Carroll, and Montgomery counties, and outpatient sites are
located in Frederick and Rockville.
Safety Shield
P.O. Box
533
Riva, MD
Accessible safety program that teaches people with disabilities
and professionals that work with people with disabilities how to identify and
avoid violence before it occurs.
R. Patrick Savage, Jr., Ph.D., ABMP & Associates
1109 Spring Street,
Suite 604
Silver Spring, Md. 20910
and
Olney, MD. 20832
(301)
587-2818 option 2; (301) 774-0575
We provide neuropsychological/psychoeducational/psychological
evaluations, prescriptive recommendations/accommodations and follow-up counseling/therapy
for children, adolescents, and adults: LD, AD/HD, TBI, Asperger's, Emotionally
Impaired, etc.
Diana M. Savit, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Savit
& Szymkowicz, LLP
7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 601N
Bethesda, Md 20814
(301) 951-9191; (301) 718-7788 (fax)
Email: dms@bowsslaw.com
Web: http://www.bowsslaw.com
Among our
firm's specialties is representing persons with disabilities in educational and
other settings, including special education. We have practiced special education
law since 1979. Susan
Schapiro, M.S. Educational Evaluations
28 Allegheny Avenue, Suite 1208
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 494-1066; (410) 583-5553 (fax)
Email: getsettoread@gmail.com
Web: http://www.getsettoread.com
Susan Schapiro provides educational testing for students who are experiencing
possible needs in reading, spelling, written expression, math, and/or other school-related
challenges.
Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
12500 Willowbrook
Road
(Second Floor, Rear Entrance)
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-1840 S.E.D.R.A.
Sharon R. Saroff, M.S.Ed.
123 Embleton Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 961-2739; (410) 356-1046 (fax)
Email: info@mydisabilityresource.com
Web: http://mydisabilityresource.com
Special Education Consultant providing educational evaluations, advocacy, IEP
development, tutoring, workshops, connection with community resources, and custom-made
learning kits. The
Shafer Center for Early Intervention
Helen Shafer
3738 Butler Road
Eisterstown,
MD 21071
(410) 517-1113
Email: info@shafercenter.com
Web: http://www.shafercenter.com
The Shafer Center is committed to providing resources and treatment to children
on the autism spectrum and their families. We utilize a whole-child approach to
autism therapy to maximize the potential of each child. Marie
A. Sherrett
13934 King George Way
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301)
627-3042
Email: virri345@aol.com
I
teach how to be assertive to effectively advocate for children with special needs
with school or other professionals throughout a child’s life.
Letitia W. Short, MD
901 Dulaney Valley Road
Dulaney Center 2,
Suite 101
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 337-2707; (888) 337-2707; (410) 337-2841
(fax)
Email: drshort@algxmail.com
Web: http://www.drlshort.com
Treat
patients diagnosed with PDD-NOS, Autism, Developmental Delay, ADD, ADHD, Lyme
Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue. The
Siena School
9727 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301)
592-0567
Email: info@thesienaschool.org
Web: http://www.thesienaschool.org
The Siena School provides a rich educational programs for college-bound students
with language-based learning differences. Sonja
I. Smith, Consultant, Reading Specialist
3511 Stark Street
Kensington,
MD 20895
(301) 962-3285
Email: sonja@readingcoach.net
Web: http://www.ReadingCoach.net
Consultant and Reading Specialist providing expert tutoring and diagnostic testing
services in DC and Montgomery County, Maryland. Certified Phono-Graphix® Reading
Therapist.
Southern Maryland Center for LIFE (Living Independently for Everyone)
(Charles, Calvert, St. Mary's Counties)
30265 Charlotte Hall Road
PO Box
657
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
(301) 884-4498; TTY 711
Email: cflife@comcast.net
Special Education Advocacy Services
Dr. Paula McCormick
Millersville,
MD
(410) 729-1003; (410) 729-2191 (fax)
Email: DocPKM@aol.com
Helping children and families with special needs get the educational services
and placement they require. The
Special Kids Company
Andrea Bennett
3618 Underoak Drive
Ellicott
City, MD 21042
(410) 418-5590; (410) 215-2185; (410) 418-5426 (fax)
Email:
abennett@specialkidscompany.com
Web: http://www.specialkidscompany.com
Experienced special education consultant helping parents navigate the system throughout
the Baltimore/Washington area. Educational evaluations, developement of IEP's,
attend meetings, school observations.
Specialized College Counseling - Advising students with learning disabilities
Nancy Rosenberg, MA, MEd
6412 Kenhowe Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301)
320-5652 SPEECH
PATHways
Kimberly Bell
532 Baltimore Blvd., Ste 403
Westminster,
MD 21157
and
4127 Falls Rd.
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 374-0555;
(410) 374-8620 (fax)
Email: kim.bell@speechpathways.net
Web: http://www.speechpathways.net
Comprehensive pediatric services, many specialty areas (certified AVT therapist,
PROMPT Trained, REI Certified, ABLC Trained, Lidcombe Trained, SI/Sensory Motor),
Monthly parent education/support group.
Linda E. Spencer, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 567
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 418-9275; (410) 418-9271 (fax)
Email: les418@comcast.net
Comprehensive assessments of speech and language (receptive/expressive language,
phonological processing, reading decoding, written language, higher order language,
pragmatics) for children; IEPs; expert testimony.
Spina Bifida Association of Maryland
600 Baker Avenue
Abingdon,
MD 21009
(410) 833-5059
Star Community, Inc. (formerly Anita Lynne Home)
Cindy Kalkbrennner
13757 Broadfording Church Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 791-0011; (301)
791-0018 (fax)
Web: www.starcommunityinc.org
We provide residential and day program services for adults (and transitioning
youth) with disabilities AND we also operate a therapeutic horseback riding center
for children (and adults) with disabilities -- the only one of its kind in the
area.
State Department of Education: Special Education
Maryland
State Department of Education
Division of Special Education/Early Intervention
Services
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
(410) 767-0238
Email: cbaglin@msde.state.md.us
Web:
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/
State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Maryland
Developmental Disabilities Council
300 W. Lexington Street, Box 10
Baltimore,
MD 21201-2323
(410) 333-3688 (V/TTY); (800) 305-6441 (in MD only)
Email:
info@md-council.org
Web: http://www.md-council.org/
State Developmental Disabilities Program
Developmental Disabilities
Administration
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
201 W. Preston
Street, Room 422C
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-5600
Email: ddaweb@dhmh.state.md.us
Web:
http://www.ddamaryland.org/
State Education Agency Rural Representative
Program Administration,
Support and Staff Development
Division of Special Education, Department of
Education
200 W. Baltimore Street, 4th floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410)
767-0249
State Mediation System
Office of Administrative Hearings
11101
Gilroy Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 229-4120; (800) 388-8805
Email:
sfox@oah.state.md.us
State Mental Health Agency
Mental Hygiene Administration
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
201 W. Preston Street, Suite
416A
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-6655
Web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/mha/
State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Mental Hygiene Administration
Child and Adolescent Services
Department
of Health and Mental Hygiene
201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-6649
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Education, Maryland Rehabilitation Center
2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218-1696
(410) 554-9385
Web: www.dors.state.md.us/
Wayne Steedman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
201 N. Charles Street, Suite 1402
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 576-7606
Email: wayne@callegarysteedman.com
Web: http://www.callegarysteedman.com
As attorneys, we represent children and adults with disabilities
thoughout Maryland to help them obtain the services they need.
Step
Up To Autism
Deirdre Hammaker
4021 Putty Hill Avenue
Nottingham,
MD 21236
(410) 925-1688
Email: dhammaker@comcast.net
Web: http://www.stepuptoautism.com
STEP UP to Autism focuses on effective early home intervention by empowering caregivers
with engagement tools geared to the child's interests and developing communication.
Stepping Stones Therapy, LLC
Beth Ciangiulli-Levy, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech
Language Pathologist
Rachelle Maisel, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
4300
Montgomery Avenue, Suite 303
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 652-7800; (301)
652-0622 (fax)
Email: info@steppingstonestherapy.com
Web: www.steppingstonestherapy.com
We provide integrated speech language, occupational and play therapy to children
with developmental delays, sensory integration dysfunction, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum
Disorders, learning and reading disabilities.
Elizabeth Stoff, M.Ed.
Educational Consultant
PO Box 1311
Rockville, MD 20949
(301) 294-7319; (301) 294-3751 (fax)
Email: estoff@comcast.net
Provides special education consultation to families including developing IEP's,
attending placement meetings, identifying educational needs and appropriate programs,
teaching families how to be advocates for their children.
Leslie Ferree Talford, MA CCC-SLP
Speech Made Easy
2019 Elderwood
Ct
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 974-1113
Email: leslie@speechmadeeasy.net
Web: http://www.speechmadeeasy.net
Provides speech and language services to children of all ages with a variety
of speech and language needs such as articulation, language, processing, reading
comprehension, fluency, voice, and oral motor delays.
Technology-Related Assistance
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
Maryland Rehabilitation Center
2301 Argonne Drive, Room T-17
Baltimore,
MD 21218
(800) TECH-TAP (832-4827)
Web: http://www.mdtap.org/
Theory-In Motion, Inc.
10025 H.G. Trueman Rd., Suite 105
Lusby,
MD 20657
(301) 481-3390
Email: yogaprana@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.Theory-In-Motion.com
Offering speech therapy for children and yoga for the special needs child. TLC--The
Treatment and Learning Centers
Julie Bobrow
2301 Research Blvd., Suite
110
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200; (301) 424-8063 (fax)
Email:
jbobrow@ttlc.org
Web: http://www.ttlc.org
TLC enables children and adults to develop their full potential, communicate effectively
with others, and acheive educational and vocational success.
Tot Signs
Jennifer Diehl
1355 Harvey's Dr
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-5495
Email: classes@mytotsigns.com
Web: http://www.mytotsigns.com
We
offer sign language classes and workshops.
Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
33 University Boulevard,
East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 681-4133; (877) 295-2148; (301) 681-4183
(fax)
Email: tsagw@aol.com
Web: http://www.tsagw.org/
Serving Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Anna
Forbes Towns, Esq.
Special Education Advocates
Licensed to Practice
Law in Washington, DC
313 Hammonton Place
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 680-9175; (202) 318-4755 (fax)
Email: law@annatowns.com
Transformed!
Disability Outreach Ministry
Jane Chambers
2502 McKenzie Rd.
Ellicott
City, MD 21042
(301) 613-0493; (410) 750-0907 (fax)
Email: chambers_jane@verizon.net
We support individuals and families affected by disabilities to meet their spiritual
and personal needs, providing parent support, children's, youth and adult programs,
etc. Treasure
Island Therapeutic Daycare
Jennifer Crockett, OT
2105 Laurel Bush
Road, Suite 104
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 569-1141; (443) 512-0051 (fax)
Email: JECnderela@aol.com
Web: http://www.treasureislanddaycare.net
Therapeutic Daycare center in Harford County serving Infants and Toddlers (birth
to 3 years) with special needs. Also provide respite care for kids to 5 years
old.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Maryland
Diane K. Coughlin
1700
Reisterstown Road, Suite 226
Baltimore, MD 21208
(410) 484-4540; (800) 451-2452;
(410) 486-3825 (fax)
Email: info@ucp-cm.org
Web:
http://www.ucp-cm.org
UCP of Central Maryland's
mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of
children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. United
Cerebral Palsy of Prince George's and Montgomery Counties, Inc.
William
Irwin Buck Center
3901 Woodhaven Lane
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-4993;
(800) 621-9403
Email: ucppgmc@aol.com
Web: http://www.ucppgmc.com/
Web:
http://www.high-school-high-tech.com/
Web: http://www.netathon.org/
United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Maryland
49 Old Solomons Island
Road, Suite 301
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 897-9545
Email: ucpinfo@ucpsm.org
Web: http://www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/83
University
Affiliated Program
The Kennedy Krieger
Institute
Web: http://www.kennedykrieger.org/
University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Kennedy
Krieger Institute
707 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205-1890
(410)
502-9483
Email: goldstein@kennedykrieger.org
Web: http://www.kennedykrieger.org/
Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Division of
Career Technology and Adult Learning
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore,
MD 21201
(410) 767-0158
Email: koliver@msde.state.md.us
Web: http://www.dors.state.md.us/dors
Weinfeld
Education Group
104 Northwood Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 681-6233
Email: weinfeld@comcast.net
Web: http://www.weinfeldeducationgroup.com
Rich Weinfeld and his group of educational consultants advocate
for services for children with learning difficulties, and provide
training and consultation to schools and parents.
Eric
Wellens, Esq.
Attorney at Law
540 B&A Blvd., Ste #2
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-1493; (410) 647-1496 (fax)
Email: Eric@wellenslaw.com
Web: http://www.wellenslaw.com
We are attorneys who are passionate about children's rights to an
appropriate education. We can assist in IEP development, manifestation
meetings, mediation and due process hearings.
Write
On! Tutoring
Victoria A. Baldassano
9310 Compton Street
Silver
Spring, MD 20901
(301) 431-3970
Email: vsano@aol.com
Web: http://members.aol.com/vsano/home
Individual tutoring in writing and reading comprehension for students, middle
school through college. Experienced with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autistic
spectrum disorders. Rebecca
Slade Yoshitani, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2400 Longstone Lane, #102
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-0234; (443) 812-5767; (410) 442-4037 (fax)
Email: RSYosh@aol.com
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Attorney
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