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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.
ACCESS
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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