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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.

ABA Implementor
Lorinda Grauel
1700 Birch Street
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-1920
Email: specialneedsadvocate@yahoo.com
1-on-1 ABA (applied behavioral analysis) implementor, parent mentor, respite care, instructional specialist, curriculum adaptations, consultant, specializing in autism but serving all special needs.

Ability Network
Leslie Elpers, Director
284 Merchant Street
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
(866) 483-3555; (573) 883-8181; (573) 883-8182 (fax)
Email: lelpers@abilitynetwork.org
Web: http://www.abilitynetwork.org
Ability Network provides speech, physical, occupational, and developmental therapy, positive behavior support, staff training and school contractual services throughout rural Missouri and in some metropolitan areas.

ACCESS II Independent Living Center
Todd Sherman, Child Advocate
611 West Johnson
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2423; (660) 663-2663 (TTY)
Email: tsherman@accessii.org
Web: http://www.accessii.org
We provide services to disabled individuals - advocacy, IEP assistance, transportation, independent living skills training, peer support, information / referral, resource library and an equipment loan program.

Gail C. Altman
621 N. Skinker Blvd.
St Louis, MO 63130
(314) 862-0200; (314) 862-3050 (fax)
Email: gail@laschoollaw.com
Gail Altman facilitates and mediates in an advocacy process to get the appropriate services for disabled children in public schools. Gail is a retired special educator and a certified mediator for the State of MO.

Lawrence J. Altman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
621 N. Skinker Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 862-0200; (314) 862-3050 (fax)
Email: larry@laschoollaw.com
Law office owner in practice for over 30 years in the St. Louis area representing numerous families with disabled children in public education to get the appropriate educational services according to IDEA and Section 504.

Applied Learning Processes
Billie Calvery
430 East Blue Ridge Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 942-6808
Email: info@appliedlearningprocesses.com
Web: http://appliedlearningprocesses.com
We develop the underlying processing necessary for comprehension, reading, spelling, math, and visual-spatial skills using multi-sensory methods authored by Lindamood-Bell and others. Our business is located just 1/2 mile from the Kansas/MO state line.

Rhonda Banford, M.A.T, CCC-SLP
2207 Stoneridge Terrace Court
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 532-5350
Email: rjb.slp@charter.net
Web: http://www.gotospeech.com
I am a PROMPT-trained speech-language pathologist in private practice. I have experience with Childhood Apraxia of Speech and an interest in autism.

Emily Basel
123 Nattinger
Warrensburg, MO 64093
I provide tutoring for children preK-12. I also have experience with respite care. I have worked with severely handicapped children as well as children with mild learning disabilities, autism, and mental retardation.

Behavior Solutions, Inc.
Colin Peeler, PhD, BCBA
321 Copper Tree Ct.
O'Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 265-0407
Email: info@behsolutions.com
Web: http:// www.behsolutions.com
We provide behavioral consultation, parent and staff training, behavior plan development, skill training and behavior reduction. We help others through education, training, and support.

The Belle Center of St. Louis
Jodi Woessner
1082 Old Des Peres Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 821-5230; (314) 962-1037; (314) 821-5309 (fax)
Email: info@bellecenter.com
Web: http://www.bellecenter.com
The Belle Center supports families who have a child with disabilities in home and community settings. These include PT, OT, SP/L therapy, Sibshops, family education, advocacy and training and a full day inclusive preschool program.

Boone Supported Living, LLC
Julie Walden, MBA
601 West Business Loop 70
Suite 137-C
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 234-6301; (888) 527-7533 (fax)
Email: admin@booneisl.com
Web: http://www.booneisl.com
Homes for 1-3 children/adolescents with developmental disabilities. Regular sessions with master's level therapist; RN on staff; supervision by highly trained professional staff.

Brain Injury Association of Missouri
10270 Page, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 426-4024; (800) 377-6442
Email: braininjry@aol.com
Web: www.biausa.org/Missouri/bia.htm

Building Blocks
Kay McCarthy
439 S. Kirkwood Rd., Ste. 203
St. Louis, MO 63122
(314) 324-0799
Email: kaymccarthyot@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.KayMcCarthyOT.com
Pediatric Occupational Therapy practice for children between the ages of 2yrs to 7yrs old. Therapy for fine and gross motor skills, sensory and behavioral strategies.

Bureau of Special Heath Care Needs/Department of Health
P.O. Box 570, 930 Wildwood
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 751-6246

Kara T. Burgess, Esq.
Attorney at Law
McCormick & Fracassa, P.C.
1508 NE 96th Street
Liberty, MO 64068
Also, KC North, Lee's Summit and Sedalia
(816) 505-1999; (816) 806-7997
Email: kburgess@elderlawmo.com
Web: http://www.elderlawmo.com
Estate planning for families of individual's with special needs, including creation of Special Needs Trusts to preserve public benefits eligibility.

Capable Kids and Families
Phelps County Community Partnership
1101 Hauck Drive
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 368-2849; (888) 541-4636
Provides a loan program of developmental therapy equipment, respite care, networking meetings/playgroups, toy certificates, a resource library, and an accessible playroom for children with developmental delays, sensory impairments, CP or any other disability.

The Capaha Scottish Rite Program for Speech & Language Disorders
(Cape Girardeau)
Inquiries: Scottish Rite Foundation of Missouri, Inc.
P.O. Box 23036
St. Louis, MO 63156
(314) 533-5557

Center for Resolutions, LLC
Emily Marshall, MS, LPC
608 S Pickwick Ave.
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-CARE; (417) 862-8659 (fax)
Email: center4resolutions@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.centerforresolutions.com
Offering individual, group, and family counseling to children and families in Springfield and the Ozarks. Providing both outpatient and In-home services. Medicaid and insurance accepted.

Ken Chackes, Esq.
Chackes, Carlson, Spritzer & Ghio, LLP
8390 Delmar Blvd., Suite 218
St. Louis, MO 63124
(314) 872-8420; (314) 872-7017 (fax)
Email: kchackes@vccs-law.com
Web: http://www.vccs-law.com
I have been representing children with disabilities and their parents for over 25 years in legal matters involving special education, discrimination, and sexual abuse.

CHARGE Syndrome Foundation, Inc.
Marion A Norbury, Executive Director
409 Vandiver Dr., Ste 5-104
Columbia, MO 65202-1563
(573) 499-4694 (voice/fax); (800) 442-7604 (families only)
Email: marion@chargesyndrome.org
Web: http://www.chargesyndrome.org

Children & Youth Services
Division of Psychiatric Services
1706 East Elm, P.O. Box 687
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-8028
Email: mzmorre@mail.dmh.state.mo.us
Web: http://www.dss.state.mo.us/

Collaborative Life Care Planners & Case Managers
Becky Duwe, RN, BSN, CNLCP, CM
11043 Lawrence 1170
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7480; (417) 209-4372; (417) 471-1601 (fax)
Email: beckyduwe@hotmail.com
Develop Life Care Plans. Perform assessments and provide recommendations for personal and home modification needs. Train caregivers and advocate patient / injured workers needs.

The Comprehensive Learning Institute for Challenge
Debra Bryant
444 Sovereign Ct.
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 882-2264; (314) 750-0068; (618) 281-9219 (fax)
Email: debra@makeitclick.org
Web: http://www.makeitclick.org
The Comprehensive Learning Institute for Challenged Kids serves children with unique needs ages 2-17 in the areas of social development, fine and gross motor development, speech and language development, and behavior.

Dayna F. Deck, Esq.
Attorney at Law
PO Box 300497
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 971-3103; (314) 862-5591 (fax)
Email: daynadeck@gmail.com
Web: http://www.specialedattorney.net
I am the parent of a child with a learning disability. I have practiced special education law for nearly 20 years. I provide consultations, represent parents at IEP meetings, due process hearings, court appeals, discipline hearings, juvenile court hearings and other areas related to discrimination.

Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments
5030 McRee Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-1300
Web: http://www.dgckids.org/

Department of Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-4426
Web: http://www.dese.state.mo.us/

Department of Mental Health
1706 East Elm, P.O. Box 687
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-3070; (800) 364-9687
Web: http://www.dmh.missouri.gov/

DESE Administrative Rules
http://www.dese.state.mo.us/schoollaw/rulesregs/index.html

Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
1706 East Elm, P.O. Box 687
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-8676
Web: http://www.dmh.mo.gov/mrdd/mrddindex.htm

Division of Special Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-2965
Web: www.dese.state.mo.us/divspeced/

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Education
3024 Dupont Circle
Jefferson City, MO 65109-0525
(573) 751-3251
Web: http://vr.dese.mo.gov/

Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
8420 Delmar Blvd. Suite 506
St. Louis, MO 63017
(314) 961-2504
Email: dsagsl@msn.com
Web: http://www.stlouisdsa.org/

Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks
Lynn Neidigh
P.O. Box 1598
Springfield, MO 65801
(417) 885-9905; (888) 655-5173
Email: info@ozarksdsg.org
Web: http://www.ozarksdsg.org/
The DSGO is a committed group of parents who hope to create an extensive support network for Down syndrome in the Ozarks area.

Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City
Amy Allison
10200 W 75th St. Suite 281
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
(913) 384-4848; (913) 384-9898; (913) 384-4949 (fax)
Email: kcdsg@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.kcdsg.org
The DSG's mission is to provide support and resources for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. The DSG seeks to provide the entire community with information and education to broaden awareness and foster positive attitudes regarding people with Down syndrome.

Easter Seals Missouri
5025 Northrup Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-5025
Email: cbyrd@mo.easter-seals.org
Web: http://www.mo.easter-seals.org/

Encompass Learning Solutions
Susan Long
Box 3004
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 550-3478; (816) 560-2687
Email: susan.long@encompass2learn.com
Web: http://www.encompass2learn.com
Encompass Learning Solutions grows reading, writing, and math achievement in children and adults who struggle to learn. We use Orton-Gillingham and Lindmood-Bell methods and are experienced with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and other learning disabilities.

Encouraging Families with Exceptional Children Together, Inc.
EFFECT, Inc.
Tracy Simmons
868 SW Raintree Dr.
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 537-8103; (816) 537-4270 (fax)
Email: tsimmons8103@aol.com
Web: www.efect.org
We empower families of children with disabilities by providing education, information, encouragement, support and pathways to services.

Equal Chance Education Consulting, LLC.
Nancy E. Huerta, Esq.
22052 W. 66th Street Ste. 186
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 825-5286; (866) 664-2938 (fax)
Email: equalchance@gmail.com
Web: http://www.equalchanceeducation.com
Qualified advocacy and legal services in Missouri and Kansas including record review and analysis, IEP meetings, parent and professional trainings and due process hearings.

Faith In Our Children Support Group
Amie Reeves
217 SE Claremont Apt C
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
(816) 347-9356; (816) 277-6224
Email: amiereeves@yahoo.com
Yahoo Group: faithinourchildren-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
For parents who have special needs children in Kansas City, MO or surrounding areas. Who want to have fun. Meetings, playgroups,luncheons,parents day out, and much more.

Family Voices of Missouri
Carla Sandwell, Executive Director
811 N. Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 619-2609
Email: fvmo@mchsi.com
Web: www.familyvoices.org/st/MO.htm
Deana O’Brien, Jefferson City/Columbia Office
(573) 884-6043
Email: obriendl@health.missouri.edu
Family Voices of Missouri is a statewide grassroots network of families and friends speaking on behalf of children with special health care needs based on a national organization.

Finishing Strong, LLC
Val Lyons RN MA CP
100 Chesterfield Business Parkway, Suite 200
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 284-9071
Email: Val@FinishingStrong.org
Web: http://www.FinishingStrong.org
Educational consultant/paralegal services for concerned parents.

FocusChild
Rachel Katz
3240 Geyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 609-4547
Email: focuschild111@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.focuschild.com
FocusChild provides family based interventions based on behavioral principles and yoga for children of all needs and abilities.

Giant Steps of St. Louis
800 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite B
St. Louis, MO 63017
(314) 989-7884
Email: giantstp@concentric.net
Web: http://giantsteps-stlouis.org/
A nonprofit organization that provides therapy and educational support to children with autism spectrum disorder.

Good Shepherd School for Children
Laura Max, Program Director
Corinne Esneault, Executive Director
1170 Timber Run Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146
(314) 469-0606; (314) 469-3294 (fax)
Email: goodshepherd@goodss.org
Web: www.goodss.org
Description: Good Shepherd is an inclusive early childhood program serving children of all abilities, infants to age five. Early intervention has been our specialty since 1967.

Great Plains DBTAC/ADA Project
University of Missouri/Columbia
100 Corporate Lake Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 882-3600 (V/TTY); (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: hamburgl@missouri.edu
Web: http://www.adaproject.org/

Great Plains Disability and Business
Technical Assistance Center
ADA Project
4816 Santana Circle
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 882-3600; (800) 949-4232

Great Strides Behavioral Consulting
Todd Streff, MS BCBA
19 Lexington Oaks Ct
Foristell, MO 63348
(314) 308-1141
Email: toddgsbc@centurytel.net
GSBC specialiazes in home ABA services, consultation to schools, due process cases, and workshops. GSBC offers more than 13 years of ABA and educational experience.

Greenways Academy
Patti Greenberg
981 Gardenview Office Pkwy
St Louis, MO 63141
(314) 432-7534
Email: patti@greenwaysacademy.com
Web: http://www.greenwaysacademy.com
We are an alternative online school which services grades 5-12 We are able to modify our curriculum to fulfill a students IEP or 504 Plan.

HOPE (Helping One another Plan & Educate)
Rebecca Johnson
1013 Marilyn Court
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-2527
Email: beccasue_@hotmail.com
We are a parent based support group offering encouragement and educational opportunities for families who have children with special needs of any kind or degree.

Innovative Learning Systems Inc.
Jan Kuyper Erland
2002 Quail Creek Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047-2139
(785) 749-5402
Email: jan@memspan.com
Web: http://www.memspan.com
Partnered with Mem-ExSpan's "The Bridge to Achievement", a scientifically documented cognitive skills program, since 1981. Independent Assessments, evaluations and IEP advocacy.

Institute for Human Development
University of MO at Kansas City
2220 Holmes Street, 3rd Floor
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 235-1770
Web: http://www.ihd.umkc.edu/

International Dyslexia Association - Western Missouri/Kansas Branch
430 E. Blue Ridge Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64145
Email: info@ksmoida.org
Web: http://www.ksmoida.org/

Jordan Psychological Assessment Center
Karen M. Jordan, Ph.D.
6710 W. 121st Street, Suite 1550
Overland Park, KS 66209
(913) 647-7990; (913) 647-8088 (fax)
Email: kmjphd@gmail.com
Web: http://www.drjordan.org
Jordan Psychological Assessment Center provides comprehensive, personalized assessments for ADHD and learning disabilties.

Thomas E. Kennedy, III, L.C.
230 S. Bemiston, Ste. 800
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314) 872-9041; (314) 872-9043 (fax)
Email: tkennedy@tkennedylaw.com
Web: http://www.tkennedylaw.com
Law office handling cases in Missouri and Illinois on behalf of children with special needs, their families, and organizations serving them.

Kid Coach & Educational Advocate, LLC
Regina Bryant, M.Ed, L.P.C.
#34 North Brentwood Blvd. Suite 5
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 721-7284
Email: kidcoach@sbcglobal.net
I assist parents in obtaining appropriate special education services for their children. I am degreed/certified in Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, Speech and Language.

Kid Parners, Inc.
Melissa Huse
P.O. Box 31786
Des Peres, MO 63131
(314) 821-5437
Email: KidPartners@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.KidPartners.net
We provide speech-language, occupational, physical, and developmental therapy services within the St. Louis community (home, preschool, some private schools) for children with special needs, infant through school age.

Kids Being Kids Photography
Kate Brockmeyer
752 Gradient
St. Louis, MO 63125
(314) 420-7173
Email: kbkphotography@gmail.com
Web: http://www.kidsbeingkidsphotography.blogspot.com
Photography company specializing in children with special needs and their families.

Kiwi Creative Services, Inc.
Jennifer Lewis
3792 Yaeger Road
St. Louis, MO 63129
(314) 894-0250; (314) 894-4852 (fax)
Email: jlewis@kiwicreativeinc.com
Web: http://www.kiwicreativeinc.com
Home modifications and adaptive equipment for children with special needs, adults with disabilities, seniors living independently, and persons rehabilitating from illness or injury.

Learning Disabilities Association of Missouri
P.O. Box 3303
1942 East Meadowmere, #104
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 864-5110
Email: LDAMO@CLAND.NET
Web: http://www.ldamo.org/

Lee's Summit Autism Support Group
Sherri Tucker
1200 SE London Way
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
(816) 554-3017; (816) 246-7434
Email: autism@kc.rr.com
Web: http://www.lsautism.org
We are parents of children receiving an education in the Kansas City Metro area. We want to offer advocacy, support, guidance, and education. We encourage all families with children with disabilities to come to our meetings. We meet on the first Monday of every month.

L.I.F.E. Center for Independent Living
1109 Ste. Genevieve Avenue
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-4314; (800) 596-7273; (573) 760-1402 (TTY)
Web: www.lifecilmo.org
Provides services to disabled individuals - advocacy, IEP assistance, transportation, independent living skills training, peer support, information/referral.

Life Skills
Judy Goldford
10176 Corporate Sq. Dr. Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63132-2924
(314) 567-7705; (314) 567-1067; (314) 567-6539 (fax)
Email: info@lifeskills-stl.org
Web: http://www.lifeskills-stl.org
Since 1964, Life Skills has been assisting teens with disabilities to develop new social and work skills to prepare them for life after high school graduation. Services include summer camps and summer work experiences and preparation for independent living.

Dr. Duane A. Lundervold
Applied Behavior Analysis Associates
8705 Glenwood Avenue
Raytown, MO 64138
(816) 743-9281; (660) 543-4836
Email: applied_behavior_analysis_mo@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.applied-behavior-analysis.net
Services: Functional Assessment of Behavior, ABA Intervention and Consultation, Positive Behavioral Support, Staff and Parent Training, School, Community and Home-based Services, and In-Service Training.

MEK Music Therapy Services
Mary E. Krueger, MT-BC
249 Bluff View Circle
St. Louis, MO 63129
(314) 249-0886
Email: mekmtbc@yahoo.com
Web: http://mekmtbc.blogspot.com
MEKMTS is open to helping all ability levels, focusing on each individual’s strengths, needs, and gifts. We would like to assist you and your loved ones in finding solutions to live life to the fullest.

Mem-ExSpan, Inc.
Jan Kuyper Erland
2002 Quail Creek Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047-2139
(785) 749-5402
Email: jan@memspan.com
Web: http://www.memspan.com
Scientifically documentd cognitive skills training, "The Bridge To Achievement" since 1981. Indepedent assessments, evaluations and IEP advocacy.

Mental Health Association of St. Louis
1905 S. Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63104-1542
(314) 773-1399
Email: mhagstl@aol.com

MetDESK: Division of Estate Planning for Special Needs Kids
Michael Gelina, MettDESK Spec.
One City Place Drive - Suite 530
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 973-8967; (314) 878-5733; (314) 251-7078 (fax)
Email: mgelina@metlife.com
Web: http://www.StLouisFinancialPlanning.com
MetDESK is committed to helping families through the maze of financial planning for the future of a child with special needs through workshops and seminars.

MetDESK: Division of Estate Planning for Special Needs Kids
J. Todd Gentry
1350 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Ste. 230
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 736-3396; (636) 736-3333 (fax)
Email: jtgentry@metlife.com
Web: www.jtgentry.metlife.com
MetDESK is committed to helping families through the maze of financial planning for the future of a child with special needs through workshops and seminars.

Missouri Assistive Technology Project
4731 South Cochise, Suite 114
Independence, MO 64055-6975
(800) 647-8557; (800) 647-8558 (TTY); (816) 373-5193; (816) 373-9315 (TTY); (816) 373-9314 (fax)
Email: dcgolden@swbell.net
Web: http://www.at.mo.gov/

Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1103 Rear Southwest Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 526-5205 (V/TTY); (573) 526-5209 (fax)
Email: MCDHH@mcdhh.mo.gov
Web: http://www.mcdhh.mo.gov

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Sixth Floor, 205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-4446 (TTY); (800) 735-2966; (573) 751-1179 (fax)
Web: http://www.dese.state.mo.us/

Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment (MO-FEAT)
P.O. Box 410305
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 645-6877
Email: MO-FEAT@email.com
Web: http://www.mo-feat.org/

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