Autism Society of Minnesota
970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 101
St. Paul, MN 55114
(651) 647-1083
Email: mpowell@goldengate.net
Web: http://www.ausm.org

Autism Spectrum Disorders Program
Robin K. Rumsey, Ph.D.
Division of Pediatric Clinical Neuroscience
University of Minnesota
420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 486
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 625-3617; (612) 624-7681 (fax)
Email: rumse002@umn.edu
Web: http://www.med.umn.edu/peds/clinneuro/
We offer a multidisciplinary team evaluation for possible autism spectrum disorder.

Joni Baldwin
Pohi, Low Incidence, AT Consultant
Minnesota State University - Mooredead Lommen Hall
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 236-2007
Email: baldsinj@mnstate.edu

Behavioral Consulting Services
110 West Grant St. 9J
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 805-6658
Email: lheezen@aol.com
Board Certifed Behavior Analyst working with children with autism, developmental/cognitive and emotional/behavioral disabilities; specialize in conducting a Functional Behavioral Analysis, etc.

Boost! Learning Enrichment Programs
Sara Tinklenberg, Founder
2202 E. 117th Street
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 807-1081
Email: info@boostlearningenrichment.com
Web: http://www.boostlearningenrichment.com
Licensed professionals lead small groups designed to enhance the social, emotional and educational development of children with unique learning styles. Classes throughout school year & summer camps.

Brain Injury Association of Minnesota
43 Main Street, S.E., Suite 135
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-2742; (800) 669-6442 (in MN)
Email: info@braininjurymn.org
Web: http://www.braininjurymn.org/

CAP Project Attorney
Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
430 First Avenue, N., Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1780
(612) 332-1441

Center for the Challenging Child, LLC
Tina Feigal, M.S.Ed
2095 Dudley Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
(651) 453-0123; (612) 281-4441; (651) 453-0123 (fax)
Email: tfeigal@aol.com
Web: http://www.nurturedheart.com
Former school psychologist offers parent and teacher coaching to relieve behavior issues, specializing in a wide variety of issues including giftedness, anxiety, and oppositional behavior.

Center for Self-Growth and Renewal
Margo Larsen, Psychologist
600 DeMers Avenue, Suite 404
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-4400; (701) 746-6034 (fax)
Assessment behavoir Intervention consultation with schools.

Center for Speech, Language and Learning, Inc.
6230 Tenth St., Suite 220
Oakdale, MN 55119
(651) 739-2300
Email: laurie@csllinc.com
Web: http://csllinc.com
We provide comprehensive Speech-Language and OT evaluations and therapy services. We are SCERTS trained and work collaboratively with families and schools.

A Chance To Grow, Inc.
Erica Dickerson
1800 2nd Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-5538; (612) 789-1236; (612) 706-5555 (fax)
Email: edickerson@actg.org
Web: http://www.actg.org
A non-profit organization providing Speech, Occupational, Physical and Vision Therapies, Auditory Processing Assessments and Neurotechnology Services.

Children's Hospitals & Clinics of MN
Janet Oliver, MA
Garden View Medical Building
347 North Smith Avenue, Suite 404
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 220-6751; (651) 220-6707 (fax)
Email: janet.oliver@childrensmn.org
Educational Specialist providing psychoeducational assessments for children ages 5-18. Assessments available in areas of cognitive ability, memory, attention, academic achievement (including learning disabilities).

Children's Hospitals & Clinics of MN
Dr. Bonnie Carlson-Green
347 North Smith Avenue Ste. 70-404
St Paul, MN 55102
(651) 220-6753; (651) 220-6707 (fax)
Email: bonnie.carlson-green@childrensmn.org
Web: http://www.childrensmn.org
Pediatric neuropsychologist providing assessment, recommendations, and resources for children with learning needs, delays, cognitive issues. Specialist in children with medical issues, especially learning problems after childhood cancer.

Children's Therapy Center, Inc
Sue Lacher, Kathy White, Laura Brandel
2795 Pilot Knob Road, #100
Eagan, MN 55122
(651) 994-9644; (651) 994-8962 (fax)
14635 Pennock Ave, #300
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 997-2823; (952) 997-6931 (fax)
Email: sue@childrenstherapyctr.com
Web: www.childrenstherapyctr.com
Children's Therapy Center, Inc provides speech, occupational, and physical therapy services to children with physical, developmental, and sensory processing delays.

Community Ed Network on Disability (CEND)
Janis Carey Wack
Project SOAR
5621 County Rd 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5077; (952) 401-5011 (fax)
Email: Janis.careywack@minnetonka.k12.mn.us
Web: www.isd742.org, click on Community Partners, click on CEND
The Community Ed Network on Disability (CEND) provides programming and services to parents and their children via customized classes, accommodations for community ed classes, advocacy and membership on local CTIC's.

Community Educator / Family Advocate
Linda Lee Soderstrom MA, LPN
251 Benson Dr
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2327
Email: fastxfarNwide@aol.com
Ms. Soderstrom MA, LPN provides telephone advocacy for persons and families having fetal alcohol spectrum disorders; will attend IEPs or medical team meetings with families.

Counseling Psychologists of Woodbury, P.A.
Robin McLeod, PhD, LP
1789 Woodlane Drive, Suite C
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 739-7539; (651) 730-9200 (fax)
Email: rgmcleod7@yahoo.com
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum, including diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy for comorbid conditions such as depression and anxiety, and social skills interventions.

Courage Center Pediatric Department
Karen Frees, Pediatric Clinical Social Worker
Courage Center
3915 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 588-0811; (763) 520-0438; (763) 520-0355 (fax); (763) 520-0392 (intake fax); (763) 520-0245 (TTY)
Email: karen.frees@courage.org
Web: http://www.courage.org
Nonprofit in-center and home based services to children with congenital & acquired disabilities. Physical, occupational & speech therapies, behavioral management services, neuropsychological evaluation, mental health services & augmentative/adaptive evaluations.

CVI Cristo Vive International
Becky Vaughn
P.O. Box 527
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 263-1526; (763) 263-5966 (fax)
Email: cvi@cristovive.net
Web: http://www.cristovive.net
We provide a fun safe camp experience for children with disabilities.

Michael C. Davis, Esq.
46 E. 4th Street
Suite 1042 Minn. Bldg.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
(651) 222-4396
Email: michaeljyd@usfamily.net
Web: www.davislaw.org

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division
located in St. Paul, MN with a total of 8 regional offices located throughout the state.
(651) 297-1316; (651) 297-1313 (TTY); (651) 215-6388 (fax)
Email: dhhs.metro@state.mn.us
Web: www.dhhsd.org

DHHS offices serve Minnesotans of any age who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened or deafblind, as well as parents and family members. Services include information and referral and direct client assistance.

NOTE: Contact information for the TED program includes:

(800) 657-3663; (800) 657-3513 (TTY); (651) 215-6388 (fax)
Web: www.tedprogram.org

NOTE: Contact information for the Greater MN area:

Northern Area
DHHS Duluth Office
(888) 234-1322; (888) 723-3344 (TTY)

DHHS NE (Virginia)
(218) 748-2253; (218) 748-2252 (TTY)

DHHS Upper NW (Bemidji)
(888) 663-8329 (Voice/TTY)

Southern Area
DHHS Southwest (St. Peter)
(507) 931-7580; (507) 931-7579 (TTY)

DHHS Southeast (Rochester)
(800) 311-1148 (Voice/TTY)

Central Area
DHHS E/W Central (St. Cloud)
(800) 456-3690 (Voice/TTY)

DHHS Northwest (Fergus Falls)
(800) 456-7589 (Voice/TTY)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota
668 Transfer Road
St. Paul, MN 55114
(651) 603-0720; (800) 511-3696
Web: http://www.dsamn.org/

Due Process Hearings
If you have questions regarding hearing procedures or decisions, please contact Jim Mortenson at 651/582-8604 or Jim.Mortenson@state.mn.us

Dyslexia Institute of MN / The Reading Center
Nancy Sears
847 5th St. NW
Rochester MN 55901
(507) 288-5271; (507) 288-6424 (fax)
Email: Read@TheReadingCenter.org
Website: www.TheReadingCenter.org
The Reading Center, a non-profit, United Way agency, has been providing educational evaluations and services for children and adults with dyslexia since 1951.

Early Childhood and Family Initiatives Team
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55112
(651) 582-8343
Email: Michael.Eastman@state.mn.us
Web: http://education.state.mn.us/mde/index.html

The Einsteinian Institute
Thomas Lamosse
3400 Parklawn Ave So Suite 406
Edina, MN 55435
(612) 492-8975; (612) 492 8975
Email: Thomas@ei-actprep.com
Web: http://www.ei-actprep.com
ACT exam prep Private tutoring or classes Specializing in working with students with special needs. 11 years experience 580 students have learned ACT prep from the Einsteinian Institute Instructors (all have advanced degrees).

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
2356 University Avenue, W., Suite 405
St. Paul, MN 55114
(651) 646-8675; (800) 779-0777
Email: infoefmn@mr.net
Web: http://www.efmn.org/

Exempt Permanent Rules Relating to Special Education

Expressions in Motion
Kay Ely
2052 13th Ave. W.
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 212-0385; (952) 445-1688
Email: k_ely@comcast.com
Web: http://www.expressionsinmotion.com
In-home education and consulting to families with young children who are autistic, non-verbal, or have a specific speech/language disability.

Family Achievement Center
8320 City Centre Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 738-9888; (651) 738-9880; (651) 738-9889 (fax)
Email: info@familyachievement.com
Web: http://www.familyachievement.com
Family Achievement Center is a mutli-disciplinary clinic providing services in physical, occupational and speech therapies to children and teens. Social skills & play groups; aquatic therapy, SOS Feeding Groups.

Family Attachment and Counseling Center
Todd Nichols, MA, MPAFF
18322C Minnetonka Boulevard
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 475-2818; (952) 475-1637; (952) 475-3356 (fax)
Email: todd@familyattachment.com
Web: http://www.familyattachment.com
FACC is a psychological clinic that specializes in working with children/adolescents/families who suffer from attachment issues, trauma (PTSD), anxiety disorders, depression, ODD, autism, mood disorders, ADHD, FAS/FAE, etc.

Family Institute for Creative Well-Being
Diane Hovey
1745 Birmingham Street
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651) 779-8199; (651) 779-8199 (fax)
Email: diane@familyinstitute-cwb.org
Web: www.familyinstitute-cwb.org
Workshops, classes and retreats for parents or family are designed to creatively express experience and build skills in managing the stressors and demands of disability.

Family Support Connection/MN Hands & Voices
Candace Lindow-Davies
Lifetrack Resources
709 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55104-4804
(866) 346-4543; (651) 265-2435; (651) 265-2318 (fax)
Email: fsc@lifetrackresources.org
Web: http://www.familysupportconnection.org
Families of deaf and hard of hearing children contact this parent-to-parent organization for unbiased information about a multitude of topics and connections to other families.

Fraser
Kari Dahlstrom
2400 W. 64th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-8340; (612) 861-1688; (612) 861-6050 (fax)
Email: karid@fraser.org; fraser@fraser.org
Web: http://www.fraser.org
Fraser is a Minnesota nonprofit that serves children of all abilities and adults with special needs. Fraser serves people in the areas of education, housing and healthcare.

Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living
2701 9th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND 58103
(800) 450-0459; (701) 478-0459
Email: markb@freedomrc.org
Web: http://www.freedomrc.org
We provide information, referral services, assist obtaining adaptive equipment, advocacy (including IEP's), independent living skills, ADA accessibility surveys, call or write for more information.

Goodwill/Easter Seals
2543 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
(651) 646-2591 (V/TTY); (800) 669-6719
Email: lbergstrom@goodwilleasterseals.org
Web: http://www.goodwilleasterseals.org/

Groves Academy
Debbie Moran
3200 Hwy. 100 South
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377; (952) 920-2068 (fax)
Email: morand@grovesacademy.org
Web: http://www.grovesacademy.org
Groves Academy offers a complete academic program for 1st – 12th grade students who have LD or AD/HD. Groves also offers diagnostic services, after-school tutoring, summer programs, teacher training and community outreach workshops.

Hennepin CTIC (Community Transition Interagency Committee)
Web: http://www.hennepinctic.com
Provides information and support for students with disabilities and their families. CTIC's mission is to connect youth/young adults with disabilities and their families to community resources; empower them to strengthen advocacy skills in order to navigate their life plan.

Jewish Community Inclusion Program for People with Disabilities
Shelly Christensen, MA
13100 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 400
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(952) 542-4838; (952) 593-1778 (fax)
Email: schristensen@jfcsmpls.org
The Jewish Community Inclusion Program for People with Disabilities provides resources and information to support children with disabilities and their families to facilitate participation in the Jewish community schools, agencies and institutions.

jTm Advocacy and Parent Training
James McCauley
1133 39th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(701) 893 56564
Email: jamesm6384@aol.com
We Have parenting Groups that are support in nature as well as education. There is Advocacy available also fo adult and adolescents.

Margaret O'Sullivan Kane
1654 Grand Avenue, Suite 200
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 222-8611; (651) 221-2623
Email: mkane@kaneeducationlaw.com
Web: http://kaneeducationlaw.com
Representation of families and children in education including issues of disability, race, gender, injuries and juvenile justice.

Kids Abilties, Inc
Carol Gilligan, Jenny Sargent
490 West Highway 96, Suite 300
Shoreview, MN 55126
(651) 451-3016; (651) 481-7040 (fax)
Email: kidsabilities@kidsabilities.com
Web: http://www.kidsabilities.com
Physical, occupational and speech therapy services. Including SOS approach to feeding, Talk Tools, Interactive Metronome, Therapeutic Listening, oral motor, Handwriting Without Tears, Pnuemex

Kidspeak Ltd.
Amy Chouinard, MA CCC-SLP
9048 Peony Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 416-9313; (763) 416-4530 (fax)
Email: amy@kidspeakltd.com
Web: http://www.kidspeakltd.com
Providing IN-HOME speech and feeding evaluations and therapy for children with a variety of disabilities from birth through adolescence. Servicing the Twin Cities Metro area, St. Cloud and Redwing.

The Lazarus Project
Peggy Howell
1200 Ford Road, Suite 2
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(763) 519-1197; (763) 519-1198 (fax)
Email: peggy@lazarusprojectmn.org
Web: http://www.lazarusprojectmn.org
A nonprofit agency providing center-based ABA therapy and in-home parent training for children with autism using intensive early intervention applied behavior therapy.

Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota
5354 Parkdale Drive, Suite 200
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
(952) 922-8374; (952) 922-812 (fax)
Email: info@ldaminnesota.org
Web: http://www.ldaminnesota.org
A nonprofit agency serving those with ADHD, learning disabilities, and other learning difficulties. We offer education, workshops, support groups, assessments, tutoring and referrals.

Lifetrack Resources/MN Hands & Voices
Candace Lindow-Davies
709 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
(866) 346-4543; (651) 265-2435; (651) 265-2373 (fax)
Email: fsc@lifetrackresources.org
Web: http://www.familysupportconnection.org
Provides parent to parent support to families of children who are deaf and hard of hearing by providing unbiased information on communication options, etc.

Meld Special Coordinator
219 North Second Street, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 332.7563 ext. 117
Email: slaski@meld.org
Web: www.meld.org
Meld is a nationally recognized program providing education and support to parents of children (ages birth to 12) with disabilities or chronic illnesses.

Mental Health Association of Minnesota
2021 E. Hennepin Avenue, Suite 412
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 331-6840
Email: info@mentalhealthmn.org
Web: http://www.mentalhealthmn.org/

Merrill Lynch
Calvin Guyer
4041 28th St NW, Suite 100
Rochester, MN 55901
(877) 281-6715; (507) 281-6715; (507) 216-0948 (fax)
Email: Calvin_GuyerJr@ml.com
Web: http://www.totalmerrill.com/specialneeds
The Merrill Lynch Families of Children With Disabilities (FCWD) program is designed to help address the unique financial concerns of clients with seriously disabled loved ones.

Sheila Merzer, Autism Consultant
4820 Minnetonnka Blvd., Suite 200
St. Louis Park, MN 55716
(952) 928-2811
Email: smerzer@sd.net

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living
1600 University Avenue West, Suite 16
St. Paul, MN 55104-3834
(651) 646-8342; (651) 603-2001 (TTY)
Web: http://www.mcil-mn.org/

Mid American Financial Group
Michael Corrigan
301 Carlson Parkway #300
Minneapolis, MN 55305
(952) 258-5131; (800) 975-0484 Ext. 5131; (952) 258-5100 (fax)
Email: mcorrigan@minneapolis.nef.com
Web: http://john-sundell.com
We help families plan for the future of their dependents with special needs, including government benefits, estate planning and financial solutions that help provide lifetime quality care.

The Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health
165 Western Avenue, Suite 2
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 644-7333; (800) 528-4511 (In MN)
Email: dsaxhaug@macmh.org
Web: http://www.macmh.org/

Minnesota Children with Special Health Needs
John Hurley, Section Manager
Minnesota Department of Health
85 East Seventh Place, Suite 220
PO Box 64882
St. Paul, MN 55164-0882
(651) 201-3650; (800) 728-5420
Email: mn-cshn@health.state.mn.us
Web: http://www.health.state.mn.us/mcshn
The MCSHN Information and Assistance Line helps locate resources for children with special health needs and information on services provided by public and private agencies.

Minnesota Commission Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
Human Services Building
444 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-3814
(612) 297-7305 (V/TTY)
Email: mary.hartnett@state.mn.us

Minnesota Congress of Parents, Teachers and Students
1557 Coon Rapids Boulevard, N.W.
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 767-8181
Email: mn_office@pta.org

Minnesota Department of Education
712 Capitol Square Building
550 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(612) 296-2358; (612) 282-5892 (fax)
Web: http://education.state.mn.us/mde/index.html

Minnesota Department of Education, Division of Special Education
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266
(651) 582-8289; (651) 582-8201 (TTY)
Email: norena.hale@state.mn.us
Web: http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Learning_Support/Special_Education/index.html

Minnesota Disability Law Center
430 First Avenue, N., Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1780
(612) 332-1441
Email: aroberts@midmnlegal.org or phoopes@midmnlegal.org
Web: www.mnlegalservices.org/

Minnesota Early Autism Project (MEAP)
Lisa M. Barsness, M.S., QMHP
7236 Forestview Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55301
(763) 493-7935; (763) 493-7936 (fax)
Email: lbarsness@meapkids.org
Web: http://www.meapkids.org
MEAP provides intensive early behavior therapy (IEBT) for young children with autism spectrum disorders in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.

Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities
370 Centennial Office Building
658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
(651) 296-4018; (651) 297-9962 (TTY)
Email: admin.dd@state.mn.us
Web: http://www.mncdd.org/
Web: http://www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/

Minnesota Intensive Early Intervention Program
Minnesota Autism Center
3001 Broadway St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 767-4200
Email: info@mnautism.org
Web: www.mnautism.org

Minnesota On-Line Special Needs Directory
Email: coop0001@tc.umn.edu
Website: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~coop0001/

Minnesota Parent Leadership Network
Jennifer Arntz
9400 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
(866) 837-3393; (763) 450-5043; (763) 450-5005 (fax)
Email: info@mpln.org
Web: http://www.mpln.org
Support and training for parents of children with mental health disorders who are leaders working to improve programs and services within children's mental health systems.

Minnesota Resource Center: Blind/Visual Impairments
Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning
P.O. Box 308
Faribault, MN 55021-0308
(507) 332-5510; (800) 657-3859 (In MN)
Email: Jean.Martin@state.mn.us

Minnesota Resource Center: Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning
P.O. Box 308
Faribault, MN 55021-0308
(507) 332-5491 (V/TTY); (800) 657-3936 (V/TTY)
Email: mary.cashman-bakken@state.mn.us

Minnesota Special Education Mediation Service (MNSEMS)
Patricia McGinnis
MNSEMS Coordinator
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 582-8222; (866) 466-7367; (651) 582-8498 (fax)
Email: patricia.mcginnis@state.mn.us
Web: www.mnsems.state.mn.us
MNSEMS offers impartial third parties as mediators of conflicts and as facilitators of IEP meetings. Any agency service providers, educators, parents, guardians or students can be parties in special education mediation.

Minnesota Special Education Website
http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Learning_Support/Special_Education/

Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association
P.O. Box 26115
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(952) 920-0787
Email: msha@incnet.com
Web: http://www.msha.net/

Minnesota STAR Program
Room 309 50 Sherburne Ave
St. Paul, MN 55155
(651) 296-277; (800) 657-3862; (651) 296-9478 (TTY); (800) 657-3895 (TTY)
Email: star.program@state.mn.us
Web: www.admin.state.mn.us/assistivetechnology

Mount Olivet Rolling Acres
Steve Anderson
7200 Rolling Acres Road, P.O. Box 220
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 474-5974; (952) 401-4846; (952) 474-3652 (fax)
Email: stevea@mtolivetrollingacres.org
Web: http://mtolivetrollingacres.org
Services include comprehensive behavior assessment and intervention for kids with disabilities, including ASD, in home and school settings.Temporary residential available.

NAMI-Minnesota (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 105
St. Paul, MN 55114-1146
(651) 645-2948; (888) 473-0237
Email: nami-mn@nami.org
Web: http://mn.nami.org/

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
University of Minnesota
6 Pattee Hall
150 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis MN 55455
(612) 624-2097; (612) 624-9344 (fax)
Email: ncset@umn.edu
Web: http://www.ncset.org

National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
100 E. 22nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404-2514
(612) 872-0100
Email: info@blindinc.org
Web: http://www.blindinc.org/

Options
318 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-6100; (800) 726-3692; (218) 773-7119 (fax)
Email: options@rrv.net

PACER Center, Inc.
8161 Normandale Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044
(952) 838-9000
Email: pacer@pacer.org
Web: www.pacer.org

Parent Partnership Project
Carolyn Ouradnik
910 Ash Ave NE
Wadena, MN 56482
(877) 352-6772; (218) 631-3588 (fax)
Email: ouradnik@brainerd.net
One to one parent support, small group and retreat trainings, assistance with and at meetings, information about local and state services. No cost to parents.

Part C: Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266
(651) 582-8436; (651) 582-8201 (TTY)
Email: jan.rubenstein@state.mn.us

Pediatric Therapy Services, Inc.
Nancy Dobson
309 Holly Lane
Mankato, MN 56001
(507)388-KIDS (5437); (507) 388-2108 (fax)
Email: mary@kidtherapy.com
Web: http://www.kidtherapy.com
We are an outpatient rehabilitation facility. Our background consists of over 15 years of specializing in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy for children from birth to 18 years of age.

PIE; PL+US Program
Ors Szabo
14301 Ewing Avenue
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 405-2570; (952) 746-5350; (952)746-6131 (fax)
Email: oszabo@pieofmn.com
Web: http://www.mncce.com
Provide center-based program for children with physical impairments; utilizing the practices and principles of Conductive Education to teach daily living skills (physical, cognitive, social).

Pilot Parents
201 Ordean Bldg.
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 726-4725

Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
ECSE Specialist
Community Collaboration Team
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
986 Capitol Square Building
550 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101

Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Interagency Early Intervention Project for
Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
Capitol Square Bldg., Room 927
550 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(612) 296-7032

Reach for Resources Inc.
1001 Highway 7, #217
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4177
Email: sbrick@reachforresources.org
Web: http://www.reachforresources.org
Provides recreation and respite, mental health services, life skills training, and in-home support services to children and adults with cognitive disabilities.

Reading Therapy Center, Inc.
Susan Meyer
108 Becker Avenue SE
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-7011
Email: readingtherapycenter@willmarnet.com
Web: http://readingtherapycenter.com
Reading, Math, Speech and Language Rehabilitation Services for Children and Adults

Sue Rudick
16663 Meadowbrook Lane
Wayzata, MN 55391
(612) 802-0940; (952) 449-8733; (763) 557-6408 (fax)
Email: sue@shrinc.org
Web: http://shrinc.org
School, home, resource in communication provides complete insite of what has, what is, and what will work for consistent learning, generalization and reinforcement of skills.

School Law Center, LLC.
Amy J. Goetz, Attorney
452 Selby Avenue, Second floor east
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 222-6288; (651) 222-7193 (fax)
Email: agoetz@schoollawcenter.com
Web: http://schoollawcenter.com
Education law attorneys for Minnesota and Wisconsin students and families. Special education, discrimination, discipline, juvenile court, harassment and bullying and appellate experience.

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
28 West Second Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 720-3911
Email: srclinic@cpinternet.com

Spina Bifida Association of Minnesota
P.O. Box 29323
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429-0323
(651) 222-6395
Email: jsthayer@uswest.net

STAR Tutoring Service, LLC
Jana Pan, Director
6708 Emerson Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-0566
Email: StarTutoringService@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.StarTutoring.com
We provide individualized, experienced tutoring for learners of all ages and abilities, inspiring the motivation, opportunity, and self-confidence to succeed. Free consultation, flexible scheduling.

State Agency for the Visually Impaired
State Services for the Blind
Department of Economic Security
2200 University Avenue, W., Suite 240
St. Paul, MN 55114-1840
(651) 642-0500; (800) 652-9000

State Developmental Disabilities Program
Community Support for Minnesotans with Disabilities
Department of Human Services
444 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-3872
(651) 582-1927
Email: steven.d.larson@state.mn.us

State Mental Health Agency
Department of Human Services
Human Services Building
444 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-3844
(651) 297-3209
Email: Maria.Gomez@state.mn.us
Web: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/

State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Children's Mental Health Division
Department of Human Services
Human Services Building
444 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-3860
(651) 215-1382

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Rehabilitation Services Branch
Department of Economic Security
390 N. Robert Street, 5th Floor
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 296-7510
Email: howard.glad@state.mn.us

Success in Motion
2100 1st Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 250-5097
Email: SuccessIMOT@aol.com
Success In Motion offers Occupational Therapy, including Sensory Integration Therapy, Interactive Metronome Training, CranioSacral Therapy and more for children.

SunnyDays Therapy, Inc
Kelly Peters
810 Excelsior Boulevard
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 223-2506; (612) 386-5595; (952) 233-5301 (fax)
Email: Kelly@SunnyDaysTherapy.com
Web: http://www.sunnydaystherapy.com
SunnyDays Therapy provides occupational therapy services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Frank Taylor, Esq.
4601 Ewing Avenue South
P.O. Box 24388
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 920-8371; (612) 558-0063; (612) 926-3820
Email: FRANKTAYLOR@MN.RR.COM
F. Taylor & Associates is involved in advocating and assisting parents in finding solutions to their problems. (Normal & Special Education)

Therapeutic Frameworks, Inc.
6519 Nicollet Avenue South, Suite 301
Richfield, MN 55423
(612) 243-1514; (612) 384-9046; (612) 869-1778 (fax)
Email: kidz_ot@yahoo.com
Outpatient, sensory based OT and limited ST. Fine motor development/ handwriting/ self help skills. Berard AIT, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage.

Therapy Connections for Kids
Kelly Hungaski
300 Coon Rapids Boulevard, suite 200
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 767-0854; (763) 862-6533 (fax)
Email: Kelly90171@yahoo.com
Web: http://therapyconnectionkids.com
Providing speech, occupational, physical therapy for children with a variety of disabilities from birth through adolescence. We offer feeding groups and social skills programs as needed.

Therapy for Me!, Inc.
Lucy Segesky, OTR/L
7570 Market Place Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 944-0240; (612) 799-3771; (952) 944-0241 (fax)
Email: info@therapyforme.com
Web: http://www.therapyforme.net
A sensory based clinic offering OT, ST, and PT services for children with special needs such as ASD, Downs Syndrome, CP, ADHD, language disorders, and more.

The Therapy Place
Lynn Kopfmann
900 W 94th Street
Bloomington, MN 55420
(952) 885-0418; (952) 885-0173 (fax)
Email: info@thetherapyplace.net
Web: www.thetherapyplace.net
A pediatric outpatient clinic that serves children with special needs, offering Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy along with Peer Play Groups, Handwriting Groups & Yoga Classes.

Thinesen Psychological Services
Paul J. Thinesen, MA LP
2212 Wildflower Court
Buffalo, MN 55313
(651) 263-0765; (763) 355-9140; (763) 355-9187 (fax)
Email: pauljt@charter.net
I provide assessment, treatment and consultative services on site (home, school, community). I can complete adaptive, intellectual and functional behavioral assessments.

True Balance
Dr. Leslie
15920 233rd Street
Little Falls, MN 56345
(218) 831-1871; (320) 632-5524 (fax)
Email: info@truebalancefarm.com
Web: http://www.truebalancefarm.com
We are a child and parent friendly environment offering autism evaluation, consultation, and therapies for children and families. We also offer Equine Facilitated Therapy and Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy.

United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota
Griggs-Midway Building
1821 University Avenue, S., Suite S-219
St. Paul, MN 55104-2892
(651) 646-7588; (800) 328-4827, ext. 1437
Email: ucpmn@isd.net

University Center For Excellence on Developmental Disabilities
ICI Institute on Community Integration
Minnesota’s University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
University of Minnesota
102 Pattee Hall
150 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 624-6300
Email: info@icimail.umn.edu
Web: http://ici.umn.edu/

Upstream Arts
Julie Guidry
1304 University Ave NE, Suite 306
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 331-4584; (480) 393-5587 (fax)
Email: julie@upstreamarts.org
Web: http://www.upstreamarts.org
The mission of Upstream Arts is enhancing the lives of youth with disabilities by promoting social and vocational independence through the power of arts education.

Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Secondary Vocational Education Specialist
State Board of Vocational, Technical Education
Capitol Square Bldg.,
550 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(612) 296-1085

VSA arts of Minnesota
Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 305
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 332-3888; (800) 801-3883
Email: mn@vsarts.org
Web: http://mn.vsarts.org/

West Metro Learning Connections, Inc.
Mary Wyatt
355 2nd St.
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-0227; (952) 808-4803; (952) 474-0249 (fax)
Email: mwyatt@wmlearningconnections.com
Web: http://www.wmlearningconnections.com
Social skills groups, therapeutic recreation, respite, summer day camp, educational ASD evaluation and IEP assistance for individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism.

West Metro Learning Connections Bloomington, Inc.
Mark McCaghy
220 W. 98th St., Suite 1
Bloomington, MN 55420
(952) 888-9652
Email: mmccaghy@wmlearningconnections.com
Social skills groups, therapeutic recreation, respite, summer day camp, educational ASD evaluation and IEP assistance for individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism.