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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.
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Education
Debora A. Blake, J.D.
805 Glenview Drive
Plainwell, MI 49080
and
844 Barrett Lane
Jackson, MI 49202
(888) 834-4340
Email: deborablake@aol.com
Former education hearing officer (ALJ) offering qualified advocacy
services and consultation throughout western/central Michigan. Flexible
schedules. Sliding fees. Available for presentations to support
groups/organizations.
ADD
Consults.com
Terry Matlen, ACSW
630 N. Old Woodward, Suite 302
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 988-1260
Email: terry@addconsults.com
Web: http://www.addconsults.com
Online consultations for those touched by ADHD; referral database
of ADHD professionals; newseletter, support chats, online store
and more.
Advocacy Services for Kids Shellie Bosma 414 East Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 343-5896; (269) 978-0287 (fax) Email: mail@askforkids.org
Web: http://www.askforkids.org ASK
provides support, training, and advocacy to families raising children with special
mental health needs. We offer parent support groups, individual support, and other
assistance.
The Alcott Center for Cognitive Enhancement, LLC Vince Carahaly 8799
Gull Road Richland, MI 49083 (800) 588-5805 (phone/fax) Email: vince@thinkalcott.com
Web: http://www.thinkalcott.com Individualized
programs for children with various learning disabilities including Dyslexia, CAPD,
ADD/ADHD, PDD/NOS, Autism, etc. Programs include Lindamood-Bell, PACE/MTC, Samonas. Alliance
for the Mentally Ill of Michigan 921 N. Washington Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-4049; (800) 331-4264 (in MI) Web: http://mi.nami.org/
American
Foundation for the Blind - Midwest 401 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 396-4420 Web: http://www.afb.org/ Ann
Arbor Academy Lauren Works 111 E. Mosley St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 747-6641; (734) 747-9994 (fax) Email: lmworks@annarboracademy.org
Web: http://www.annarboracademy.org
Provides a safe, academically rigorous environment for students who need small
classes and an individualized learning experience. Our strength is knowing each
child well enough to effectively address their individual learning style while
continuing to nurture their many gifts, including opportunities for success in
the fine and performing arts. ARC/Advocacy
& Resource Center Linda VanOpynen 665 136th Avenue #90 Holland,
MI 49424 (616) 738-8570; (800) 678-0995; (616) 738-9340 (fax) Email: info@arc-resources.org
Web: http://www.arc-resources.org
Serving persons with developmental disabilities and their families in Ottawa
County and surrounding areas.
ARC/Allegan County (Allegan Resource Center) 219 Hubbard Street Allegan,
MI 49010 (269) 673-8841; (269) 673-1669 (fax) Email: arcallegan@datawise.net
The Arc is a non-profit organization providing free advocacy and resource information
to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Arc
of Livingston Anne Richardson, Deb Calandrino 1004 Pinckney Rd.,
Suite 201 Howell, MI 48843 (517) 546-1228 Email:
arichardson@arclivingston.org Web: http://www.arclivingston.org
The Arc of Livingston provides Advocacy, Educational Opportunities and Information
to families of children with disabilities. The
Arc Michigan 1325 S. Washington Ave. Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 487-5426;
(800) 292-7851 (in MI) Web: http://www.arcmi.org/ The
Arc of Oakland County 1641 West Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084
(248) 816-1900; (248) 816-1906 (fax) Email: tfk@thearcoakland.org
Website: http://www.thearcoakland.org
Association for Children's Mental Health 100 W Washtenaw St., Ste 4 Lansing,
MI 48933-2129 (517) 372-4016; (888) 226-4543; (517) 372-4032 (fax) Email:
acmhadmin@sbcglobal.net Web:
http://www.acmh-mi.org Provide support,
information and advocacy to parents of children with emotional, behavioral, or
mental health disorders.
Autism
Asperger Associates of Michigan LLC
7027 10 Mile Rd
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 874-2090
Email: kpriem@autism-asperger-associates.com
Web: http://www.autism-aspeger-associates.com
Our agency provides social skill training, parent workshops and
family activities for students of all ages. Behavioral and educational
consultaion available by board certified behavior analysts and certified
educational staff.
Autism
Foundation of Ingham County
Lori Swan, Director
1275 N. Williamston Rd.
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-1895
Email: aficlori@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.afoic.org
We are a parent run organization for families and children affect
by autism. Our services include a support group, library, trainings,
and more.
Autism
Resource Network of Northwest Michigan
Marlowe Franklin
267 Waxwing Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 668-7394; (231) 941-3697
Email: marlowe@autismresourcenetwork.org
Web: http://www.autismresourcenetwork.org
Autism Resource Network of Northwest Michigan is a parent led organization
working in the community to better serve people with ASD, their
family, friends and those affected by ASD.
Autism Society
of America/Oakland County Chapter Natalie Luyckx 3770 Woodman
Troy, MI 48084 (248) 393-3131 Email: chapterinfo@asaoakland.org
Web: http://www.asaoakland.org
Chapter of the Autism Society of America servicing Oakland County. Autism
Society of America Southeast/Wayne County Chapter Cecelia Hammond
P.O. Box 1403 Taylor, MI 48180 (734) 287-8898 Email: SE-WayneCountyChapter@comcast.net
Web: http://www.ASA-SoutheastWayneCountyChapter.org
The ASA/SE-WCC is a newly charted ASA Chapter serving Southeast and Downriver
Wayne County. Currently offering: Support Meetings, Parents Night Out, Private
Movie Night, Bowling Leagues, Swimming Lessons, Play/Social & Teen Groups,
and Holiday Parties. The
Autism Society of Michigan Kimberly Maddox-Reihl, Executive Director 1213
Center St., Ste. B Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 882-2800; (800) 223-6722; (517)
882-2816 (fax) Email: autism@autism-mi.org
Web: http://www.autism-mi.org ASM is
committed to empowering individuals with autism and their families by offering
educational resources and materials, workshops, seminars and other services. Dr.
Kevin Barber Psycological
Evaluation and Consulting Services PC 13998 Merriman Rd Livonia, MI 48154
(248) 755-0892; (248) 546-7225 (fax) Email: klpinebarber@yahoo.com
Web: http://drbarberphd.com Fully licensed
Psychologist providing independent evaluations, attending IEP's, Neurological,
Psychological and School testing for motor, learning and processing disabilities,
provide individual/family therapy. Bath
for All, L.L.C. 8880 Elmhurst Plymouth, MI 48170 (734) 414-9525;
(734) 416-9330 (fax) Email: Bathforall@msn.com
Web: www.bathforall.com Beacon
Rehabilitation Services Inc. Ronald T. Smolarski 114 Felch St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (800) 821-8463; (734) 665-8326; (734) 665-2584 (fax)
Email: ron@beaconrehab.com Web: http://www.beaconrehab.com
Life Care Planning, Forensic Rehabiliation Economics, Vocational Rehabilitation
Evaluation, Work/Functional Capacity Evaluation Provide Sevices through out the
USA and Canada, 31 years experience. Sally
Bloch, Ph.D., P.L.L.C. 6625
Daly Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 343-3318; (248) 851-4599; (248)
737-3430 (fax) Email: drbloch@ameritech.net
Web: http://www.aspergersyndrome.com
Assessment for autistic spectrum disorders, learning and attention disabilities,
and adjustment issues in children through adults. Social skills groups for children
under twelve. Individual and family therapy services. Brain
Injury Association of Michigan 8619 W. Grand River, Suite I Brighton,
MI 48116-2334 (810) 229-5880; (800) 772-4323 (in MI) Web: http://www.biami.org/
Bridges4Kids Deborah K. Canja, Director 3520 Okemos Road, Ste. 6
-150 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 381-0528; (517) 381-0531 (fax); (877) 553-KIDS
(toll free) Email: info@bridges4kids.org
Web: http://www.bridges4kids.org
A non-profit parent organization providing a comprehensive system of information
and referral for parents of children from birth through transition to adult life. John
F. Brower, Esq. 335 Brighton Lake Road, Suite A Brighton, MI 48116
(810)-227-9850; (810) 227-7996 (fax) Email:
information@michedlawcenter.com Web: www.edlawcenter.com
The attorneys associated with the Center are available for customized and standard
presentations on both special and general education law and practice. Canton
Aspergers Network Barbara Dame 47316 Bartlett Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-1070 Email: bdame@cantonaspergersnetwork.com
We are a support group formed to educate and support families who have a
member or members diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome through discussion, encouragement,
sharing of resources and personal experiences. Capital
Area Down Syndrome Association Jessica Brannon P.O. Box 25112
Lansing, MI 48909-5112 (517) 668-1011 Email: lansingdownsyndrome@yahoo.com
Web: http://lansingdownsyndrome.org
Provide support and advocacy for people with Down syndrome and family members.
Visit our website to find out about monthly meetings and special events. The
Center for Childhood Development Jennifer Rewa 7086 8th Avenue Jenison,
MI 49428 (616) 667-9551; (616) 667-9552 (fax) Email: jennifer@theCenterforCD.com Web:
http://www.theCenterforCD.com The
Center for Childhood Development provides a wide variety of assessment, treatment
and consultation services to help children and families in the West Michigan area
affected by neurodevelopmental challenges. Center
for Educational Networking (CEN) Eaton Intermediate School District
1790 East Packard Highway Charlotte, MI 48813 (800) 593-9146, (517) 541-1318,
(517) 321-6101, (517) 541-1351 (fax) Email: info@cenmi.org
Web: www.cenmi.org CEN is a Michigan Department
of Education statewide education information network. CEN produces and distributes
newsletters, brochures, and other education materials in print and electronic
formats. Center
for Speech & Language Beverly Gough MA CCC/SLP 1635 W Big Beaver
Rd Troy, MI 48084 (248) 816-7000; (248) 816-8040 (fax) Email: cslt@attglobal.net
Web: http://www.speechlanguage.com
Speech and Language Clinic specializing in Auditory Processing disorders in
school age children. Center
for Speech, Language, and Sensory Disorders 5793 West Maple Road, Suite
150 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 737-3430; (248) 737-3433 (fax)
Email: kelly@kidspeech.com Web:
www.kidspeech.com Center for children
with speech, language, sensory and motor challenges in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Children
and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Grand
Rapids CHADD)
7269 De Costa Dr. NE
Rockford, MI 49341
Web: http://www.chadd.org
Children
Are Precious
Peter Shipley
5005 Elkin Road
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 360-0699; (248) 408-2176; (248) 360-7417 (fax)
Email: shipleype@comcast.net
Web: http://childrenareprecious.net
Non-profit organization which provides funding to families for respite
care services.
Children's Special
Health Care Services Division Bureau of Family and Community Services
Department of Community Health 400 s. Pine Street, P.O. Box 30479 Lansing,
MI 48909 (517) 241-7186 Email: StifflerK@Michigan.gov Circle
of Food Allergic Families 7058 Rolling Hills Drive Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 363-1123; (248) 821-1343 Email: cofafdetroit@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.geocities.com/cofafdetroit/home
Serving Oakland County. We are a parent-run support group that offers support
in facing the daily challenges of living with food allergies and eosinophilic
disorders. Creative
Beginnings Consulting, LLC Heidi C. Lewis Advocate/Consultant for
Special Needs-Special Education PO Box 26022 Fraser, MI 48026 (248)
835-1251; (586) 864-8808 Email: heidilewis@wowway.com
Assisting parents through the entire special education process, to be sure their
child of special needs is receiving the most appropriate education and services. DB
Central: Michigan Services for Children and Young Adults Who Are DeafBlind
Central Michigan University 105 Sloan Hall Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
(989) 774-2725; (888) 758-0508; (989) 774-1572 (fax) Email: dbcen@cmich.edu
Web: http://www.dbcentral.org A grant
through the U.S. Department of Education providing educational consultation and
family support to families and professionals impacted by a child/student who is
DeafBlind. Down
Syndrome Association of West Michigan PO Box 888164 Grand Rapids,
MI 49588 (616) 956-3488; (616) 974-9612 Email: dsawm@iserv.net
Web: http://www.dsawm.org Support and
advocacy group for parents & caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome
serving west Michigan. Dyslexia
and Dyscalculia Support Services Renee M. Newman 7420 Calhoun Street Dearborn,
MI 48126 (313) 300-1901; (313) 582-0565 (fax) Email: renee@dyscalculia.org
Web: http://www.dyscalculia.org Since
1992, providing free information, collaboration, advocacy, evaluations, and remedial
services for learning disabilities concerning: ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia (reading/writing/spelling),
Dyscalculia (math), and Dysgraphia (handwriting). Easter
Seals Michigan 4065 Saladin Drive, S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 942-2081; (800) 292-2729 (in MI) Bryan
I. Eder, Esq. Attorney at Law 5820 N. Lilley Rd., Suite 8 Canton,
MI 48187 (734) 981-8881; (734) 981-8882 (fax) Email: bryan@chudnof-eder.com
Web: www.chudnof-eder.com Chudnof
& Eder, PLC advocates for children with disabilities. Our practice areas include
special education law and estate planning with emphasis on drafting, negotiation
and mediation.
Educational Consultation Service Elizabeth Gordon, MA 36880 Woodward
Ave., Ste. 205 Bloomfield Hills, MI. 48304 (248) 646-6093; (866) 646-6093
Email: egordon@therightschool.net
Web: www.therightschool.net Matching
students with LD, AD/HD, emotional or behavioral problems to the best educational
placement throughout the country. Summer opportunities as well. EduTech
Cognitive Therapy Mary James, M.Ed. 8900 East Jefferson, Ste. 1030
Detroit, MI 48214 and 21971 Coolidge Oak Park, MI 49237 (248)
224-3445; (313) 340-0086 Email: director@edutech4learning.com
Web: http://www.edutech4learning.com
We provide individualized interventions in subject area tutoring and cognitive
training to develop the underlying neurological processes that interfer with learning
skills.
Epilepsy
Foundation of Michigan
26211 Central Park Boulevard, Suite 100
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 351-7979; (800) 377-6226
Lily
Estella, Tutor
1157 Hillpointe Circle
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 853-0994; (248) 797-8371; (248) 853-0779 (fax)
Email: lilymestella@aol.com
I tutor one-on-one LD and AD/HD students ages 8-18 in reading comprehension,
writing, organizational skills, study skills, Spanish, Social Studies
with a special focus on individualized instruction.
Eton
Academy 1755 Melton Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 642-1150 Email:
contact@etonacademy.org Web:
http://www.etonacademy.org An independent
day school for students in grades 1-12 with learning differences. Our compassionate
teachers, all trained in Mel Levine's "Schools Attuned," specialize
in LD instruction. Everyday
Miracles Stacy Hunter 4410 W 13 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48073 (248)
837-2063 Email: info@everydaymiracles.org
Web: http://www.everydaymiracles.org
501C3 organization based in SE Michigan, dedicted to supporting families affected
by autism all over the world. Excel
Institute Patricia Engler 36520 Grand River Avenue, Suite 100
Farmington Hills, MI 48335 (888) 82-Excel (39235); (248) 536-0303 (fax)
Web: excelinstitute.com We specialize
in ADD, Dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Our multi-discipline approach
of behavior optometry, psychology and education helps children learn how to learn.
Family
Information Exchange/Early On Michigan The Arc Michigan 1325 S.
Washington Ave. Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 487-5426; (800) 292-7851 (in Ml)
Web: http://www.arcmi.org/fie/fie.htm
Web: http://www.cenmi.org/pair/ Fragile
X Association of Michigan P.O. Box 1414 Troy, MI 48099-1414 (313)
381-2834 Email: fraxmich@hotlinemail.com
Web: www.fragilex.org/html/michigan.htm
Local organization providing information, support, conferences and other services. Gray
Center for Social Learning and Understanding Ann Mary Dykstra 4123
Embassy Dr. SE Kentwood, MI 49546 (616) 954-9747; (616) 954-9749 (fax)
Email: info@thegraycenter.org
Web: http://www.thegraycenter.org
Autism information and support, groups (for parents, grandparents, and children/young
adults), social coaching, workshops, bookstore, and library. Handwriting
Problem Solutions, LLC Sue Ramin-Hutchison & Merri Domer 128 South Main
Street Olivet, MI 49076 (269) 749-9374; (517) 285-8882; (269) 749-4053 (fax) Email:
handwritingsolutions@hotmail.com Web:
http://www.handwriting-solutions.com Specialists
in "Low-Tech" and "High-Tech" solutions for writing challenges
related to Physical Impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabiities,
ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia. Homebased
Autism Treatment Jeff Thompson 167 Leota Waterford MI 48327 (248)
698-1626; (248) 310-7081 Email: Jthompson400@comcast.net
Autism affects the whole family, not just the person who has been diagnosed.
I provide autism treatment in your home. The focus is on education, developing
visual schedules, and learning effective problem solving. Horizons
Developmental Remediation Center 3120 68th Street, SE Caledonia, MI
49316 (616) 698-0306 Email: info@horizonsdrc.com
Web: http://www.horizonsdrc.com Specializing
in treatment of developmental disabilities, neurological disorders, communication
disorders, and sensory processing disorders. Programs and services available for
families and schools. Innovative
Speech & Communication Services Nora K. Sailor, M.A., CCC-SLP 5922
Kyes Road Lansing, MI 48911-4913 (517) 882-0877; (517) 214-9634; (517)
579-7753 (fax) Email: nora.sailor@innovative-speech.com
Web: http://www.innovative-speech.com
IS&CS provides speech and language therapy in our clients' homes. We specialize
in the remediation of early childhood communication disorders. Our experience
includes working with children with autism, apraxia, severe multiple impairments.
Integrative Educational Partners, LLC Julie Billett 6739 Courtland
Dr. Suite 101 Rockford, MI 49341 (616) 874-7490; (616) 550-0206 Email:
iep@ieptherapy.com Web: http://www.ieptherapy.com
Assessment, coaching and individualized interventions (therapy and tutoring)
to develop the underlying neurological processes interfering with learning. Specializing
in Aspergers, ADHD, ADD, and Dyslexia.
Jackson
Autism Support Network Heather Martin 1350 Fox Rd Jackson, MI
49201 (517) 764-2268; (517) 782-5446 Email: heather.martin@jacksonautism.org
501c3 non-Profit Group providing information and resources for Autism Spectrum
Disorders in Jackson County. Monthly support group meetings. Kaufman
Children's Center for Speech, Language, Sensory-Motor, and Social Connections,
Inc. Kelly Swagler 6625 Daly Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248)
737-3430; (248) 737-3433 (fax) Email: kelly@kidspeech.com Web:
http://www.kidspeech.com The KCC is
a private center offering speech, language, occupational, sensory integration
and social skills therapy to children ages 2-17. All therapists on staff have
highly specialized training. Kim
and Bella's Disability-Related Listservs and Websites (there is a list for Michigan
groups) Web: http://kimandbella.tripod.com Lake
Michigan Academy Andrea Goetz, Executive Director 2428 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (616) 464-3330; (616) 285-1935 (fax) Email: info@WMLDF.org
Web: http://www.WMLDF.org Lake Michigan
Academy is a day-school program offering specialized education for students with
Learning Disabilities and AD/HD. Leaps
and Bounds Therapy Services, PLLC Alison Hammond, MPT 11060 Hi Tech
Drive Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 (734) 449-4649; (734) 449-4669 (fax)
Email: alisonpt@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://lbtherapy.com We are a pediatric
therapy cliinic providing Physical, Occupational,and Speech therapy. We offer
individual therapy sessions and multiple group classes for children, and caregivers
of children with disabilities. Learning
Circle Academy Bonnie McDonald 2075 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield,
MI 48323 (248) 538-0115; (248) 865-8773; (248) 865-7670 (fax) Email: info@learningcircleacademy.org
Web: http://www.learningcircleacademy.org
The only school in southeastern Michigan designed exclusively for students with
complex learning disabilities, which may also be accompanied by difficulties in
language processing, sensory integration, and social skills.
Learning Disabilities
Association of Michigan 200 Museum Drive, Suite 101 Lansing, MI 48933-1914
(517) 485-8160; (888) 597-7809 Email: ldami@aol.com
Web: http://www.ldaofmichigan.org Lepak
& Associates, P.C. Rebecca Lepak 3285 Martin Rd Walled Lake,
MI 48390 (248) 669-1230; (248) 669-4745 (fax) Email: rebecca@lepakassociates.com
Web: http://www.lepakassociates.com
Private pediatric Speech and Language clinic. We specialize in working with children
with autism, apraxia and processing delays. We offer a free walk-thru and screening.
James A. Lester,
Esq. 114 N. Main St., Suite 1 P.O. Box 215 Tekonsha, MI 49092-0215
(517) 767-3449; (888) 767-3449; (517) 767-3672 Email: jlester@cbpu.com
Helping children with special needs obtain appropriate educational services. Legal
advice or formal representation in special education and/or student discipline
matters throughout Michigan. Lindamood-Bell
Learning Processes Joel Cheney 148 Pierce Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 723-5380; (248) 723-5380; (248) 723-5390 (fax) Email: jcheney@lblp.com
Web: http://www.lblp.com We provide
individualized, intensive instruction to remediate difficulties with reading,
spelling, language comprehension, language expression and math.
Listening and Language
Connections, LLC Ashley S. Garber, MS CCC-SLP 3639 River Pines Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (734) 930-0737 Email: info@llconnections.com
Web: http://www.llconnections.com
Comprehensive family-centered auditory, speech and language services for children
with hearing loss. Complete independent evaluations and consultation services
available. Macomb
County Fetal Alcohol Resource Education and Support (MCFARES) Coalition
Charisse Cossu-Kowalski, chair c/o CARE 31900 Utica Road Fraser, MI
48026 (586) 541-0033 Email: cydck@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.careofmacomb.com/MCFARES.htm
MCFARES provides education, information about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
(FASD) and sponsors a monthly support group for families. See website or call
for more details.
* Macomb/St. Clair County Chapter of
the Autism Society of America
Annette Duda, Secretary
P.O. Box 182186
Shelby Township, MI 48318
(586) 447-2235
Web: www.macombasa.org
Local organization that provides information, support and other
services. (Sponsored a Wrightslaw conference on November 12, 2005)
Sanford
J. Mall, Esq.
Attorney at Law
30445 Northwestern Highway, Suite 250
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 538-1800; (248) 538-1801 (fax)
Email: sjmjd@teclf.com
Web: http://MallMalisow.com
Law firm providing holistic special needs & estate planning
to maximize independence, dignity, quality of life & care. Guardianship,
wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate.
Management
and Behavioral Consultants Amelia Siders, Ph.D., LLP 537-B S. Garfield
Ave. Traverse City, MI 49686 (231) 946-0299 ext. 5; (231) 392-5562; (231)
946-9788 (fax) Email: meelee727@msn.com
Web: http://www.mbctc.com Therapy, advocacy,
and assessment for children, adolescents, and families. Specializing in ADHD,
Austism Spectrum Disorders, and learning disabilities. Family focused support
and interventions.
Management, Education & Rehabilitation for Individual Treatment 14210
Farley, Suite 100 Redford, MI 48239 Email: MERIT90@aol.com
Managing
Your Mind Coaching & Seminars
3975 Waldenwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 761-6498; (734) 657-7880; (734) 761-6498 (fax)
Email: geri@managingyourmind.com
Web: http://www.managingyourmind.com
Managing Your Mind Coaching & Seminars provides academic and
self-management strategies for adolescents with ADD and/or learning
disabilities.
MATR:
Michigan's Assistive Technology Resource 1023 South US 27 St. Johns,
MI 48879-2423 (989) 224-0333 (V/TTY); (800) 274-7426 Web:
http://www.cenmi.org/matr Mecosta
County Autism Support Group (231) 823-2139 Email: michigan.autism.support.group@gmail.com Mecosta
County Autism Siblings Support Group (231) 823-2139 Email: autismhelphere@yahoo.com Mental
Health Association in Michigan 15920 W. Twelve Mile Road Southfield,
MI 48076 (248) 557-6777; (800) 482-9534 Email: mhamich@aol.com
Web: http://www.mha-mi.org/
Brunhilde Merk-Adam, Advocate and Vice-President Parents of Blind Children
of Michigan (POBC) 144 Bobolink Avenue Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 363-1956 Email: dawnpobc@hotmail.com Michigan
Alliance for Families 1819 South Wagner Road P.O. Box 1406 Ann Arbor,
MI 48106-1406 (800) 552-4821 Email: Khalilah@arcmi.org Web:
http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org Resources
include information, referrals, one-on-one support, and a lending library all
of which can be accessed through the toll-free line, web site, or e-mail. Michigan
Association for Children with Emotional Disorders 30233 Southfield Road,
Suite 219 Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 433-2200; (248) 433-2299 (fax)
Email: info@michkids.org Web:
http://www.michkids.org Michigan
Assistive Technology Loan Fund Michele Seybert 3401 E. Saginaw St.,
Ste. 216 Lansing, MI 48912 (800) 828-2714; (517) 203-1200; (517) 203-1203
(fax) Email: seybert@ucpmichigan.org
Web: http://michiganloanfunds.org
The Assistive Technology Loan Fund is a low-interest loan available to Michigan
residents with any type of disability. It may be used to purchase assistive technology
devices or services. Michigan
Assistive Technology Project 740 W. Lake Lansing Rd., Suite 400 East
Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 333-2477 (V/TDD); (800) 760-4600; (517) 333-2677 (fax)
Email: roanne@sprynet.com Web: http://www.copower.org/ Michigan
Branch of the International Dyslexia Association 983 Spaulding Ave SE
Ada, MI 49301 (616) 717-2984 Email: postmaster@idamib.org
Web: http://idamib.org Information regarding
testing and school services for dyslexia (learning disabilities in the area of
reading, and writing). Michigan
Commission for the Blind 201 N. Washington Square P.O. Box 30652 Lansing,
MI 48909 (800) 292-4200; (517) 373-2062; (517) 335-5140 (fax) Email: turneys@michigan.gov Web:
http://www.michigan.gov/mcb Serves
students from birth to 26 years of age by providing low-vision exams and low-vision
devices worn on the head. MCB also provides services for students to help them
make a successful transition from high school to postsecondary education or employment. Michigan
Commission on Disability Concerns and Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing
320 N. Washington Square, Suite 250 Lansing, MI 48913 (877) 499-6232
(voice/TTY); (517) 334-6637 (fax) Web:
http://www.michigan.gov/cis/0,1607,7-154-28077_28545---,00.html We serve
as an advocate and an information and technical assistance source for employers,
state and local government, people with disabilities, families, and the general
public.
Michigan Department of Education 608 West Allegan Street Hannah Building
Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 373-3324 Web: http://www.michigan.gov/mde
Michigan Parents of the Visually Impaired c/o Upshaw Institute for the
Blind 16625 Grand River Avenue Detroit, MI 48227 (313) 272-3900
Web: http://www.gdabvi.org/
Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service, Inc. 4095 Legacy Parkway, Suite
500 Lansing, MI 48933-1706 (517) 487-1755 (V/TTY); (800) 288-5923 (V/TTY)
Email: molson@mpas.org Web: http://www.mpas.org/
Michigan
Speech-Language-Hearing Association 855 Grove Street East Lansing,
MI 48823 (517) 332-5691 Email:
mainoffice@michiganspeechhearing.org Web:
http://www.michiganspeechhearing.org/ Michigan
Unlocking Autism Rep. P.O. Box 1403 Taylor, MI 48180 (734) 287-8898
Web: http://autisminmichigan.homestead.com/ The
Miracle League of Michigan Steve Peck P.O. Box 1836 Birmingham,
MI 48012 (248) 506-4604; (248) 282-0313 (fax) Email: StevePeck@comcast.net
Web: http://www.MichiganMiracle.org
Baseball program in Southfield, MI on synthetic rubber surface safe and fun for
children 4 - 18 with ANY physical or mental disability. National
Adult Literacy & Learning Disabilities Center (NALLD) Academy for
Educational Development 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009-1202
(202) 884-8185; (800) 953-ALLD (953-2553); (202) 884-8429 (fax); (202) 884-8422
Diane
Neutens
4124 Hereford
Detroit, Mi 48224
(313) 884-2585
Email: the-neut@webtv.net
I am a dyslexia tutor using Orton-Gillingham. I am certified through
IMSLEC and have 10 years experience.
New
Chapter Learning
Sandra McPhall
4083 Eagle Rock Ct.
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 534-1385
Email: info@newchapterlearning.net
Web: http://newchapterlearning.net
The Licensed and Certified Davis Dyslexia Correction Program Provider
provides a one-week 30-hour course to correct Dyslexia and its associated
learning disabilities, literacy problems and reading disabilities.
Oakland
Behavioral Health, P.C. Audra Averbach, MSW 23895 Novi Road Suite
600 Novi, MI 48375 (248) 349-2000; (248) 766-7162; (248) 349-2112 (fax)
Email: Oaklandhealth@aol.com Web:
http://Oaklandbevioralhealth.com
We are a private child and family psychiatric clinic specializing in treating
emotionally impaired children (bipolar, autism specturm and adhd). We also specialize
in educational advocacy.
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Office of Career and Technical Preparation Michigan Department of Career
Development 608 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-3374
Optiminds
Jane Stewart
2127 Marywood
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 585-7416; (248) 496-0150
Email: jstewart@optimindsct.com
Web: http://www.optimindsct.com
A customized and indvidualized skill based program to improve mental
performance and memory for clients to improve school and/or work
performance.
Orton-Gillingham
Therapist
Suzanne Caputo
24800 Fairmount Drive
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 561-9555
Email: hiteachk@aol.com
Orton-Gillingham therapist. Reading help for dyslexic students.
OUCARES
Oakland University Center for Autism Research Education and Support Oakland
University Pawley Hall Rochester, MI 48309-4494 (248) 370-2424; (248)
370-4242 (fax) Email: oucares@oakland.edu Web:
http://www.oakland.edu/oucares
PAM Assistance Centre 601 W. Maple Street Lansing, Mi 48906
(517) 371-5897 (V/TTY); (800) 274-7426 The
Paraclete Project Stephanie Smallwood 533 Michigan Ave. Holland,
MI 49423 (616) 250-1336 Email: Director@ParacleteProject.org
Web: http://www.ParacleteProject.org
Non-profit "Called alongside to help all kinds of learners wherever their
needs are unmet" - problem solving using consultation, targeted tutoring,
coaching, classes, referrals. Parent
Teacher Association (PTA) Michigan Congress of Parents, Teachers and
Students 1011 N. Washington Avenue Lansing, MI 48906-4897 (517) 485-4345
Web: http://www.michiganpta.org/ Parent
to Parent Network of Ingham County P.O. Box 294 Haslett, MI 48840 (517)
339-5463; (517) 449-5179 Email: inghamparent@aol.com
Web: http://www.everyonetogether.org
Our Mission-support importance of connecting families within the community,
build social,learning relationships with school community and create system collaboration. Parent
to Parent of SW MI Michelle Miller 406 E. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo,
MI 49007 (269) 345-8950; (269) 345-5363 (fax) Email: Michelle@p2pswmi.org Web:
http://www.p2pswmi.org P2P provides support
and information to families who have children with disabilities through the use
of parent mentors, support groups,workshops, newsletter and website.
Parent-To-Parent Parent Participation Program Family Support Network
of Michigan Children's Special Health Care Services Michigan Department
of Community Health 3056 W Grand Blvd Suite 3-350 Detroit, MI 48202-6003
(800) 359-3722; (313) 456-4381; (313) 456-4379 (fax) Email: ppp@michigan.gov
Web: http://www.michigan.gov/cshcs
Provides health information and parent-to-parent support to all Michigan families
of children with special needs. Parent
Training and Information Center (PTI) Citizens Alliance to Uphold Special
Education (CAUSE) 6417 Centurion Dr., Ste. 130 Lansing, MI 48917 (800)
221-9105; (517) 886-9167; (517) 886-9366 (fax) Email: info@causeonline.org
Web: http://www.causeonline.org
Provide information and referral services and training to parents
of children with disabilities and professionals who work with them.
CAUSE is the federally funded PTI for Michigan. Offices in Lansing,
Southfield, Grand Rapids, and Munising.
Parents
are Experts 23077 Greenfield Road, Suite 205 Southfield, MI 48075-3744
(248) 557-5070; (800) 827-4843
Parents
of Children with Down Syndrome
Paulette Duggins, President
P.O. Box 522
Royal Oak, MI 48068
(248) 646-0819; (248) 250-1297; (248) 594-9658 (fax)
Email: dugginsp@comcast.net
Web: http://www.pcdsmi.org
PCDS is a non profit parent led, community based support network
designed to strengthen, empower and inform families and communities
about children and adults with Down syndrome.
Pediatric
Special Care, Inc.
Karen A. McKinney, MSN, RN
17040 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 557-4800; (248) 557-3998 (fax)
Email: karen@pediatricspecialcare.com
Web: http://www.pediatricspecialcare.com
A provider of pediatric nursing services and home medical equipment
for the medically fragile child. Also a supplier of all types of
infant formulas. Medicaid and WIC accepted.
Penrickton
Center for Blind Children Ardie Snider, LBSW 26530 Eureka Taylor,
MI 48180 (734) 946-7500; (734) 946- (fax) Email: mail@penrickton.com
Web: http://www.penrickton.com Penrickton
Center is a residential and day care facility for children who are blind with
at least one additional special need.
Perspectives
Social Learning, LLC
Julie Wilson
13703 Green Prairie
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 720-1435
Email: info@socialperspectives.com
Web: http://socialperspectives.com
Group instruction in social thinking stragegies with a parent education
component.
Pretty
Pony Pastures
Linda Watson
9160 Eagle Road
P.O. Box 86
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 634-7276
Email: LMWatson@prettyponypastures.org
Web: http://www.prettyponypastures.org
Providing safe, enjoyable therapeutic horseback riding for persons
with disabilities.
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Birth through 26 Office
of Special Education and Early Intervention Services Department of Education
P.O. Box 30008 Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-2949
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth
through 2
Michigan Department of Education
Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 241-2591
Pugh
& Associates, P.C.
Diana P. Moak
6905 Telegraph, Suite 125
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 644-7222; (248) 644-7224 (fax)
Email: DPMoak@pughfirm.com
Web: http://www.pughfirm.com
Estate planning services including Special Needs Trusts. Certified
Special Ed Mediator and IEP Facilitator.
REACH
FOR KIDS Linda Casper 4341 S. Westnedge Ave., Suite 2101 Kalamazoo,
MI 49008 (269) 384-2270; (269) 207-2527; (269) 384-3319 (fax) Email:
lscasper@ameritech.net We provide
Special Education Advocacy, Consultant and Tutorial Services for Southwestern
Michigan. Reading
and Language Arts Centers - RLAC Laurie Wagner 36700 Woodward Ave.,
Suite 20 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 (248) 645-9690; (800) 732-3211
Email: info@rlac.com Website: http://www.rlac.com
Individual tutoring sessions in all subjects. Nationally accredited Phonics
First program (Orton-Gillingham) with certified multisensory instructors. Specializing
in learners with LD, Dyslexia and ADD. FIVE METRO DETROIT LOCATIONS: Bloomfield
Hills, Lake Orion, St. Clair Shores, Shelby Township, Farmington Hills. Reading
Tutor Mary Kathryn Keith 5000 Town Center #3001 Southfield, MI
(248) 351-9854 Email: marykathryn@readingtutor.biz
Web: http://www.readingtutor.biz
Private reading tutor specializing in dyslexia. B.A., Education. One-on-one instruction
using multisensory techniques (IMSLEC Certified Orton-Gillingham instructor).
All ages.
Regional ADA Technical Assistance Agency Great Lakes Disability
and Business Technical Assistance Center University of Illinois/Chicago
Institute on Disability and Human Development 1640 W. Roosevelt Road Chicago
IL, 60608-6902 (312) 413-1407 (V/TTY); (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY) Email: gldbtac@uic.edu
Web: http://www.adagreatlakes.org/ Smart
Teacher Smart Kid of Michigan LLC Corydon L. Somes, Director 1651
West Lake Lansing Road East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 332-2223 Email:
smartteacher1@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.smartteachersmartkid.com
One on one tutoring, all subjects, all grade levels. Programs for: Reading, Math,
Writing, Study Skills, Algebra, Phonics, Dyslexia, Geometry, Scientific Reading
Method SRM, Confidence and Self Esteem, MEAP, SAT. Spina
Bifida Association of Southeastern Michigan P.O. Box 546 Taylor,
MI 48180-0546 (248) 359-1545 State
Agency for the Visually Impaired Commission for the Blind Family
Independence Agency 201 N. Washington Square P.O. Box 30652 Lansing,
MI 48909 (517) 373-2062
State Department of Education: Special Education Office of Special
Education and Early Intervention Services Department of Education P.O.
Box 30008 Lansing, MI 48909-7508 (517) 373-9433 Web:
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-6525_6530_6598---,00.html
State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Michigan
Developmental Disabilities Council Lewis-Cass Building Lansing, MI 48913
(517) 334-6123 Web:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2941_4868_4897---,00.html
State Developmental
Disabilities Planning Council's Family Support Work Group
Web:
http://www.familysupportworkgroup.org State
Mediation System Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services
P.O. Box 30008 Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 335-0476
State Mental Health Agency Department of Community Health Lewis-Cass
Building 320 S. Walnut Boulevard Lansing, MI 48913 (517) 373-3500
Web: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch
State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families Department
of Community Health 3423 N. Martin Luther King Drive P.O. Box 30195
Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 335-9261 Web: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch
State Mental Retardation Program Department of
Community Health Community Living, Children, and Families Administration
3423 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Room 218 Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 335-9371
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Michigan Department of Career
Development Michigan Rehabilitation Services P.O. Box 30010 Lansing,
MI 48909 (517) 373-3391 Web:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd/0,1607,7-122--12065--,00.html
Student
Advocacy Center
Post Office Box 2815
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
(734) 222-5443; (734) 222-9293 (fax)
Web: www.studentadvocacycenter.org
TEAM
SEPTA of Lake Orion
P.O. Box 365
Lake Orion, MI 48348
(248) 236-0335
Email: teamsepta@comcast.net
Web: http://teamsepta.org
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing
the social development and the educational, recreational and personal
needs of individuals with special needs and thier families.
Technology-Related Assistance Michigan's Assistive Technology Project
Michigan Disability Rights Coalition 740 W. Lake Lansing Road, Suite 400
East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 333-2477; (800) 760-4600 (MI only) Web: www.copower.org/ Ultimate
Care Transportation Bob Knox 14631 Barber Warren, MI 48088
(586) 447-9050; (586) 447-9052 Email: abcknox@yahoo.com
Non Emergency Medical Transportation Wheelchair Vans & Ambulatory Transportation
United
Cerebral Palsy of Metro Detroit 23077 Greenfield Rd. Suite 205 Southfield,
MI 48075 (248) 557-5070; (800) 827-4843; (248) 557-0224 (fax) Email: main@ucpdetroit.org
Web: http://ucpdetroit.org United
Cerebral Palsy of Michigan 3401 E. Saginaw, Suite 216 Lansing, MI
48912 (517) 203-1200; (800) 828-2714 (V/TTY in MI) Email: ucp@ucpmichigan.org
Web: http://www.ucpmichigan.org/
University
Center for the Child and the Family
530 Church Street, Suite 1465
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043
(734) 764-9466; (734) 764-8128 (fax)
Email: umuccf@umich.edu
Web: http://www.umuccf.org
Affordable mental health services for children and families to help
them enjoy a happier life, more satisfying relationships, and increased
success at school or work.
University
Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Developmental Disabilities
Institute, Wayne State University 4809 Woodward Avenue, Suite 268 Detroit,
MI 48202 (313) 577-2654 Email: B_Le_Roy@wayne.edu
Web: www.wayne.edu/DDI
University
of Michigan Center for the Development of Language and Literacy
Judy Nantau
1111 East Catherine Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2054
(734) 764-8440; (734) 764-8128 (fax)
Email: jnantau@umich.edu
Web: http://www.languageexperts.org
UCLL's individualized and group language therapy services are uniquely
designed to improve each child's skills language and literacy and
to promote school success.
University
of Michigan Sound Support Program Mary
Anne Stoner University Of Michigan Health System F6866 Mott Hospital 1500
E. Medical Center Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0241 (866) 595-5585; (734)
936-4934; (734) 763-7802 (fax) Email: marykane@umich.edu
Web: http://www.med.umich.edu/childhearinginfo
Sound Support is a resource for families and professionals to help improve
the quality and timeliness of care for children with hearing loss. The
Village Educational Center P.O. Box 251235 West Bloomfield, MI 48325-1235
(248) 538-9945; (248) 227-5338 Email: marsha.mitnick@gmail.com Web:
http://villageedcenter.com The Village
is a therapeutic preschool and kindergarten for children with regulatory disorders.
Our focus is on the sensory, social emotional needs of child and family. VSA
Arts of Michigan 51 W. Hancock Detroit, MI 48201-1382 (313) 832-3303
(V/TTY) Email: info@vsami.org Web:
http://www.vsami.org/ David
J. Wartel, Ph.D. Wartel Psycholgical Services 6346 Orchard Lake Rd.,
Suite 107 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 626-1330; (248) 626-9170 (fax)
Email: drwartel@provide.net Examples
of problems treated: home /school behavior, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression,
developmental, brain injury. Services Provided: individual/family therapy, behavior
therapy, school visits, attending IEP’s. West
Michigan Inclusion Network Stacey Diekevers PO Box 889 Ada, MI
49301 (616) 889 3808 Email: info@wmin.org
Web: http://www.wmin.org Our mission
is to promote the effective inclusion of students with disabilities into general
education classrooms with appropriate services and supports.
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