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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.
1st
Capital Federation of Families FFCMH
Rosemary Hill-Moran
2097 Western
Ave Apt 602
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-2674; (866) 527-7950; (740)
775-2674 (fax)
Email: 1stcapitalfederation@roadrunner.com
"Helping Parents Help Their Children" We provide information, support,
technical assistance, advocates, links to resources and facilitate partnerships.
A
Second Opinion
Betsie Saltzberg, M. Ed
3030 Bremerton Road
Pepper
Pike, OH 44124
(216) 337-7457; (216) 292-4240; (216) 292-4241 (fax)
Email:
a.second.opinion@adelphia.net
Independent Educational Evaluations. Resolve disputes with your child's school
district. Guidance through complex IEP's and 504 Plans. Target classroom accommodations
and interventions. AbiliKids
Melissa
Zreny
827 Pearl Road
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 225-4182; (330) 225-4879
(fax)
Email: abilikids@yahoo.com
Web:
http://www.abilikids.com
Physcial, Occupational
and Speech Therapies for children birth to 18 years old
Achievement Centers for Children
Robin Webber
4255 Northfield Rd
Highland
Hills, OH 44128
and
14587 Madison Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
and
15000
Cheerful Lane
Strongsville, OH 44136
(216) 292-9700; (216) 521-5050; (216)
292-9721 (fax)
Email: robin.webber@achievementctrs.org
Web: http://www.achievementctrs.org
The mission of the Achievement Centers for Children is to join with children
with disabilities and their families to strengthen abilities and create opportunities
for lifelong participation in all aspects of society.
A.C.T. Now, Ltd. (Autism Consulting & Training)
Bonnie Kelly
404 W. Bryan St.
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 633-0068
Email: bonnie@autismbehavioranalyst.com
Web: http://www.autismbehavioranalyst.com
Screening and assessments for Autism and behavior. programming for
ABA/IBI-Verbal Behavior. Training of staff and teachers. Advocate.
Speaker/presenter.
Kerry
M. Agins, Esq.
Nessa G. Siegel, Co., LPA
4070 Mayfield Road
Cleveland,
Ohio 44121
(216) 291-1300; (216) 291-9622 (fax)
email: kmagins@aol.com
website: www.nessasiegel.com
Advocates
for disabled children to insure that all will have the opportunity to be educated
to their fullest potential. Founded on the principles that legal knowledge empowers
parents and that advocating for children and guiding parents through the legal
process is a victory for now and the future. Anderson
Behavioral Consulting
Meghan Anderson
1410 Holly Ave.
Dayton, OH
45410
(937) 974-6176
Email: andersonbehavioralconsulting@yahoo.com
Web:
http://abehavioralconsult.tripod.com
Provides
ABA/VB consultation and therapy services for children on the Autism Spectrum. Anthony
Wayne Parents of Students with Special Needs
Email: diane.j.smith@att.net Applied
Behavioral Services /Cincinnati and Dayton
Lori McMains-Watson
2517
Burnet Ave. Suite 100
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 861-0300; (859) 866-0892
Email: abaservices@insightbb.com
ABS is a center based as well as community based treatment program for children
with special needs. We provide classrooms settings with ratio's of 1:1, 1:2, and
1:5 for an intensive learning environment. The
Arc of Ohio
1335 Dublin Rd., Suite 205-C
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 487-4720; (800) 875-2723
Email: arcohio@rrohio.com
Web: http://www.thearcofohio.org/ ASPIES
Greater Akron
Joy Spencer
PO Box 2831
Akron, OH 44309-2831
(330)
745-5115; (330) 543-3955
Email: Rreindeer@aol.com
Web: http://www.asagreaterakron.com
Parent support group aimed at assisting families affected by Asperger Syndrome,
High Functioning Autism and PDD/NOS.
Assistive
Technology Ohio
J.L. Camera Center, 9th Floor
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 292-2426 (V/TTY); (800) 784-3425 (V/TTY, in OH); (614) 292-3162
(TTY)
Email: atohio@osu.edu
Web: http://www.atohio.org/
The David Ater Dyslexia & ADHD Clinic
Jean Kerney, Ph.D.
903 Hopetown Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2343; (740) 773-5559; (740) 775 4758 (fax)
Email: kced1@horizonview.net
Web: http://www.horizonview/~edassociates
Dyslexia and ADHD Evaluations; Dyslexia Therapy sessions using Orton-Gillingam Principles; Play Attention Focus Lab and Behavior Modification are used for ADHD treatment.
The
Autism Connection
Michelle Wagner
240 Homer Street
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 262-1614
Email: chelle72@verizon.net
Web: http://www.theautismconnection.org
Connecting parents to services, resources and support. Monthly support
group meetings with childcare and other information.
Autism
Parent Consultants LLC
Judy L Marks
1211 Bordner Ave SW
Canton,
OH 44710
(330) 265-7931
Email: marks815@aol.com
IEP, SP, MFE - functionality; Advocacy; Autism and Developmental Screenings Behavioral
Plans; Autism 411; Speaking Engagements and Training. Autism
Society of Northwest Ohio (ASNO)
4848 Dorr Street
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 578-2766; (419) 536-5038 (fax)
Email: info@asno.org
Web: http://www.asno.org/
The Autism
Society of Northwest Ohio (ASNO) is an organization of parents, professionals,
and others working “To Improve the Lives of People Affected by Autism.” The
Autism Society of Ohio
c/o PCPC
701 South Main St.
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-0211; (330) 376-1226 (fax)
Email: askASO@autismohio.org
Web: www.autismohio.org
Autistic
Spectrum Kids
Brenda Goodwin, president of A.S.K.
5309 Fenn Road
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-4778
Email: askaboutautism@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.askaboutautism.org
We are a support group for families who are affected by autism spectrum
disorders. We have meetings, speakers, family get-togethers and
advocacy.
Bellefaire
and The Monarch Center for Autism
Jill Sadowsky, MSW, LISW
22001 Fairmount Blvd.
Shaker Heights, OH 44118
(216) 320-8483; (216) 932-8520 (fax)
Email: sadowskj@bellefairejcb.org
Web: http://www.bellefairejcb.org
Array of services for children and adolescents with emotional disorders
and/or those on the autism spectrum. Treatments include individual
and group therapies, residential treatment, and in home care.
Brain
Injury Association of Ohio
Suzanne Minnich
855 Grandview Ave., Suite 225
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 481-7100; (866) 644-6242; (614) 481-7103 (fax)
Email: help@biaoh.org
Web: http://www.biaoh.org
Creating a better future through brain injury prevention, research,
education and advocacy.
The
Bryan Center
Kathleen Ewonus
1207 W. High St.
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-6286; (419) 630-0804
Email: sci7@roadrunner.com
Web: http://sandycay.org
Building skills
and new dynamics for children and young adults by serving children ages 2 and
up with communication,cognitive,behavioral and social deficits.
Bureau
for Children with Medical Handicaps
Ohio Department of Health
P.O.
Box 1603
Columbus, OH 43216-1603
(614) 466-1549; (800) 755-4769
Web: http://www.odh.state.oh.us/ C.A.R.I.N.G.
Cincinnati Asperger Resources, Information, and Networking Group
Founder,
Linda Purdy
5812 Woodmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 699-1968
Email:
lindalaveck@yahoo.com
Web: http://cincinnatiaspergernetwork.webng.com
Support Group and resources available in the Cincinnati area for people and/or
families affected by Asperger Syndrome or any neurological disorder that is on
the Austim Spectrum. Catholic
Charities Disability Services
Marilyn Scott
7911 Detroit Ave.
Cleveland,
OH 44102
(216) 334-2963; (216) 334-2962; (216) 334-2905 (fax)
Email: mjscott@clevelandcatholiccharities.org
Education, summer programs, recreation programs, social services, referral
and advocacy for children and adults with cognitive disabilities and their families
throughout the Diocese of Cleveland. Center
for Mental Retardation (CMR)
The Arc of Cuyahoga County
1331 Euclid
Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 622-0755; (216) 622-0704; (216) 622-0752
(fax)
Email: CMR-CLEV@CMR-Cleveland.org
Web:
http://www.CMR-Cleveland.org
Since
1962, the mission of CMR is to empower persons affected by mental retardation
and developmental disabilities through advocacy, education, and the promotion
of activities that improve quality of life.
Central Ohio Families for Effective Autism Treatment (COFEAT)
Web:
http://www.cofeat.org
Meetings are held
on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm at Columbus Children's Hospital Autism
Center, 187 West Schrock Road, Westerville, OH 43082
Central Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center (COSERRC)
Serving
parents and educators in the Central Ohio Region
Director: Rhonda Dickson
470 Glenmont Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 262-4545
Cerebral Palsy Association of Ohio, Inc.
4550 Indianola Avenue
Columbus, OH 43214-2246
(800) 796-8498; (614) 267-5071
Email: cpo@iwaynet.net
Child Advocacy Center
1821 Summit Rd., #110
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 821-2400 (V/TTY)
Email: CADCenter@aol.com
The Childhood League Center
Barbara Acton
Director of Early Childhood
Education: Vicki Kelly
670 S. 18th Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614)
253-6933; (614) 253-6935 (fax)
Email: clc@childhoodleague.org
Web: www.childhoodleague.org
The
Childhood League Center is an early intervention program serving children from
birth to 6 with developmental delays and their families.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CH.A.D.D.)
Web:
http://www.chadd.org/findchap.htm Chrysalis
Autism Services
Lisa M. Flake, BCABA
72 Cranston Court
Centerville,
OH 45458
(937) 776-6272
Email: lisa.flake@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.daytonautismservices.com
Provides effective, data-based treatment and education of children with autism
spectrum disorder by utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis, in
particular those associated with B.F. Skinner’s (1957) analysis of verbal
behavior. Cincinnati
Center for Autism
Amanda Tipkemper Sparks
200 C. Office Park Drive
Fairield,
OH 45014
(513) 874-6789
Email: cincyautism@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.cincinnaticenterforautism.com
We provide center based services to children 2-17 years. Services include:
ABA/VBA, social skills, tutoring, respite and a summer day camp. Cincinnati
Occupational Therapy Institute
Deborah Whitcomb
4440 Carver Woods Drive
Cincinnati,
OH 45242
(513) 791-5688; (513) 791-0023 (fax)
Email: debw@cintiotinstitute.com
Web:
http://www.cintiotinstitute.com
COTI
is a practice of occupational therapists serving the Cincinnati area. Our Blue
Ash and Anderson clinics specialize in treating children with sensory processing
disorders.
Cincinnati Psychological Services, LLC
David I. Zucker, Ed.D
2300 Montana Avenue, Suite 317
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 662-8200
Email: cintipsychsvcs@fuse.net
Psychological evaluations, development of positive behavior support
plans, helping families plan for meetings with schools, programs
and physicians. Finding better ways for children and families.
Cleveland
Hearing & Speech Center
Joy Keatley, Office Manager
11206 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 231-8787 Ext. 259; (216) 231-7141 (fax)
Email: jkeatley@chsc.org
Web: http://www.chsc.org/
A non-profit organization that serves, advocates, and empowers children
and adults with diverse speech-langauge, reading, and hearing loss
disabilities.
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
Anita Atkinson
9405 Sutton Place
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 874-HELP
Email: anitaa@clubztutors.com
Web: www.clubztutors.com
Our qualified,
experienced tutors work one-on-one with students of all ages and levels, in the
students' homes. Individualized programs reflect the specific needs of each student.
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring
Tammy Esmaili
PO Box 582
Sharon Center,
OH 44274
(330) 722-7890
Email:
tesmaili@clubztutoring.com
Web: www.clubztutoring.com
We arrange for one-on-one tutoring in the student's home.
Cowboys and Angels Therapy Inc.
Owner: Victoria Frost OTR/L
Mailing
Address: P.O. Box 5362
Fairlawn, OH 44334
Horse Facility: 5047 Dunsha
Rd.
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-4491; (330) 475-0504 (fax)
Email:
vfrost@angelacrestherapy.com
Web: http://angelacrestherapy.com/
Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy for children and adults. Specializing
in Equine Assisted Therapy, Neurodevelopmental Treatment, Sensory Integration,
Alternative School Assessments, and Adult Rehab in various settings. CP
Parent Columbus
Lynne
Fogel
6597 Estate View Drive South
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 868-0146;
(614) 868-0158 (fax)
Email: lfogel@insight.rr.com
Family resource group for parents and caregivers of children with cerebral
palsy; monthly meetings, e-mail group.
*Cuyahoga
County Bar Association
(216) 621-5112
Web: http://www.cuybar.org/
Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
Lula Holt Robertson
1275 Lakeside Avenue East
Cleveland, OH 44114-1132
(216) 241-8230; (216) 861-0253 (fax)
Email: robertson@ccbmrdd.org
Web: www.ccbmrdd.org
Services/ supports
from early intervention through school age; also OT/PT, speech-language therapy,
psychology, family resources and respite care, pre-vocational and support administration.
Cuyahoga East Vocational Education Consortium
211 Alpha Park Drive
Highland Hts., OH 44143
(440) 995-7450
Web: www.mayfield.k12.oh.us
CEVEC is a consortium program offering work and vocational training to youth
with disabilities from 16 school districts in the eastern Cuyahoga County area. Cuyahoga
Special Education Regional Resource Center
Kathe Shelby, Director
Cedarwood
Landing 5811
Canal Road Suite 130
Valley View, OH 44125
(216) 524-2770;
(216) 524-2885 (fax)
Email: Kathe.Shelby@csesc.org
Web: http://www.csesc.org
Cuyahoga
SERRC offers exemplary learning opportunities and technical assistance to school
districts and families in Cuyahoga County to enhance the education of children
and youth with disabilities.
Cuyahoga
Tapestry System of Care
Beth Dague, Director
1400 West 25th Street, 4th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44113-3199
(216) 479-3297; (216) 861-5067 (fax)
Web: http://www.cuyahogatapestry.org
Using a family-team approach, CTSOC serves children with emotional/mental
health needs who are at risk for trouble in the home, school, and
neighborhood.
DAFEAT-Dayton
Families for Effective Autism Trmt
Tina O'Neill, President
P.O. Box 750903
Dayton, OH 45459
1-87-puzzle-87; (877) 899-5387
Email: info@dafeat.org
Web: http://www.dafeat.org
DAFEAT provides education, advocacy and support for autism treatment
to families and professionals by providing workshops, seminars and
support services.
Dayton Asperger Resource Network (DARN)
Audrey Schilb, Cofounder /
Facilitator
2305 Glenheath Dr.
Kettering, OH 45440
(937) 433-4505
Email: rschilb@erinet.com
Web: http://darngroup.tripod.com/
DARN is a support group for families, educators, medical professionals, and other
community members who are involved with improving the lives as individuals who
have or suspect that they have autism spectrum disorders.
Dayton
Autism Society
Nancy Bernotaitis
P.O. Box 1013
Miamisburg, OH 45343
(206) 984-5760
Email: info@daytonautismsociety.org
Web: http://www.daytonautismsociety.org
Local service and support referral for families affect by ASD. Annual
5K Walk and Information Expo and Informational workshops throughout
the year.
Developmental
Intervention Services, LLC
Allison Schneider
5224 Kings Mills Rd. #
289
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 686-9470; (513) 336-6578 (fax)
Email: craftgrrl1220@yahoo.com
Web:
http://www.developintervention.com
At
DIS LLC we provide home based services to children birth through five and their
families. We help children meet their developmental potential by providing individually
tailored activities in a child's natural environment.
Division of Early Childhood Education
OH Department of Education
25 South Front Street, 3rd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-4183
(614) 466-0224
Email: marylou.rush@ode.state.oh.us
Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio
M. Brian Dunson, Chairperson
2879 Johnstown Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 475-6440 ext 311
Email:
office@dsaco.net
Web: www.dsaco.net
Has maintained a network of individuals with Down syndrome, parents, professionals
and health care providers working together to ensure our mission that all individuals
with Down syndrome are given the opportunity to achieve their potential. Down
Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati
Janet Gora
644 Linn St
Suite 1128
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 761-5400; (513) 761-5401 (fax)
Email: janet@dsagc.com
Web: http://dsagc.com
We provide information, support and resources for over 1000 families in the Greater
Cincinnati area from those who have received a prenatal diagnosis all the way
up to senior adults with Down syndrome.
Down
Syndrome Association of the Valley
Kelly Donadio
P.O. Box 8651
Warren, OH 44484
(330) 979-3728; (330) 856-1541
Email: info@dsav.org
Web: http://www.dsav.org
Down syndrome support, advocacy, resource group serving Northeast
Ohio and Western PA. Lecture series, new parent packs, therapeutic
playgroups, offering help and hope.
Dyslexia
Institutes of America
Joel A. Greff
676 Brook Hollow, Suite 101
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 340-5592; (614) 448-3344 (fax)
Email: jgreff@diaohio.org
Web: http://www.diaohio.org
Diagnostic Assessment and Dyslexia determination testing center
and Dyslexia Remediation Therapy provider.
Easter Seals Central and Southeast Ohio
565 Children's Drive West
P.O. Box 7199
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 228-5523
Easter Seals Northeast Ohio
1929 A East Royalton Road
Cleveland,
OH 44147
(440) 838-0990 (V/TTY); (800) 437-3288
Email: info@eastersealsneo.org
Web: http://www.eastersealsneo.org/
Educational Options LLC
Marla Simon MSSA LSW
PO Box 24931
Cleveland,
Ohio 44124
(216) 272-8080; (888) 866-4851 (fax)
Email:
msimon@educationaloptions4u.com
Web:
http://www.educationaloptions4u.com
Information about Educational alternatives:
independent schools, boarding schools, wilderness programs, residential treatment
programs and emotional growth programs for teens in crisis, eating disorders,
ADHD, and a variety of psychological issues.
Epilepsy
Association
Patricia Hudec, LPCC
2831 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
(800) 653-4300; (216) 579-1330; (216) 579-1336 (fax)
Email: info@epilepsyinfo.org
Web: http://epilepsyinfo.org
The Epilepsy Association provides information, advocacy, community
based education and support group services to families affected
by epilepsy. Additional adult services include case management/counseling.
Epiphany
Learning Center
Lynette Kreidler
3338 Lee St. NW
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 705-9521
Email: LKreidler@epiphanylearning.com
Web: http://www.epiphanylearning.com
We provide individualized, one on one training; building strengths
in memory, attention, phonemic awareness, processing and problem
solving skills. PACE and Master the Code.
Andrew Erkis, Ph.D Educational Consulting
Andrew Erkis
1706 East
Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-1957; (614) 231-3339 (fax)
Email: andyerkis@hotmail.com
Web:
www.aerkis.com
Dr. Erkis is a licensed
psychologist who specializes in helping families find the most appropriate and
effective therapeutic and educational options for teens and young adults. Facing
Autism Together
Stephanie McKee
119 Union Street
Newark, OH
43055
(740) 349-1629; (740) 763-3208
Email: smckee67@hotmail.com
This group is for any family facing an Austim Spectrum Disorder or Sensory Processing
Disorder, suspected or diagnosed. Families
Embracing Open Adoption
Deb Bibart
PO BOX 4434
Newark, OH 43058-4434
(740) 973-5012; (740) 349-0760 (fax)
Email: adopt@alink.com
Web: http://www.ahomeinyourheart.com/TomNDeb.html
Assisting and informing those wanting to adopt and those who have already
adopted. giving ideas of the varying degrees of open adoption, domestic vs international
vs identified vs private vs public adoptions. I am an adoptive mom of eleven children.
Families
with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Inc.
Julia Ann Smith
4215 Edinburgh Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 528-1595
Email: familieswithasd@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.familieswithasd.org
Families with Autism Spectrum Disorders Inc, is a non-profit, parent
founded organization that offers free monthly support meetings and
our free annual Autism Expo. We also have a free on-line yahoo support
group.
FH&L
Intervention Services, Ltd
Cheryl Jue, LSW, BCBA
PMB 176
1209
Hill Road North
Pickerington, OH 43147
(740) 739-3693
Email:
faith_hope_love2005@yahoo.com
Consultation, designing and implementing
in-home ABA programs, trainings & workshops, advocate for IFSP & IEP meetings,
assessments of skills and behavioral issues, and presenter.
Fragile X Alliance of Ohio
6790 Ridgecliff Drive
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 519-1517; (440) 519-1518 (fax)
Email: fraxohio@adelphia.net
Web: http://www.fragilexohio.org/
Promoting awareness, support and research for Fragile X syndrome. Greater
Cleveland Asperger Support
Theresa M. Szalkowski
17873 Treasure
Isle
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 846-9845
Email: pennycat3@juno.com
Web: http://www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/gc-as
Support group for Northeast Ohio parents and caregivers of children with
Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Development Disorder and High Functioning Autism
Guardian
Angels Support Group
Kelli Harding
45675 St. Rt. 558
New Waterford, OH 44445
(330) 482-4630; (330) 457-2465; (330) 457-1116 (fax)
Email: mkhangeldrummer@comcast.net
Web: http://www.eastfairfieldumc.org
The Guardian Angels Support Group is a faith based support system
for parents, family members and caregivers of individuals with special
needs.
Hattie
Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities
9772 Diagonal Rd
Mantua,
OH 44255
(800) 233-8611 ext. 3068
Email: Elizabeth.Yoder-Balla@HattieLarlham.org
Web: http://www.HattieLarlham.org
Hattie Larlham is dedicated to providing services to children and adults with
MR/DD. Services include: an ICFMR, community homes, foster care, integrated daycare
& respite.
Haugland
Consulting, LLC
Ken Porter
3386 Snouffer Rd,
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 790-9613; (614) 790-9622; (614) 790-9883 (fax)
Email: namvet@columbus.rr.com
Web: http://www.hauglandconsulting.com
We provide educational services in both a school environment and
in the home for children with a diagnosis of autism. Our school
is on the northwest side of Columbus and provides services for K-12.
Helping
Hands Center for Special Needs
Erin Nealy
P.O. Box 1223
Worthington, OH 43065
(614) 761-9403; (614) 761-9405 (fax)
Email: helpinghandscenter@hotmail.com
Web: http://helpinghandscenter.com
HHC is a school and therapy center offering group and individualized
instuction for children ages birth through school age with autism
and developmental disabilities.
Hickman
& Lowder Co., LPA
Judith C. Saltzman
1300 E. 9th Street, Suite 1020
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 861-0360; (216) 861-3113 (fax)
Email: jsaltzman@hickman-lowder.com
Web: http://www.hickman-lowder.com
Special education advocacy that empowers parents and helps children
reach their full potential. We train parents and professionals,
and pursue statewide law reform. Statewide Practice.
Carol
J. Holm, Esq.
Attorney at Law
130 West Second St., Suite 1010
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 226-1973; (937) 228-0520 (fax)
Email: lawholm@gmail.com
20 years representing children with special education needs; children
suspended or expelled due to behaviors stemming from disabilities;
or those who have juvenile court cases.
Hope
Education Consulting LLC
Suzanne Wilcox
PO BOX 21753
Columbus, OH
43221
(614) 459-9967; (216) 374-6328
Email: suzanne@hopementoring.com
Web:
http://www.hopementoring.com
Private
educational consulting firm dedicated to help families with special needs children
understand there child disability, navigate the school system and represent there
concerns in a positive way. Representation without litigation.
HUGS
Chris Hipsher
P.O. Box 141108
Toledo, OH 43614
Email: Chris@hugsfoundation.org
Web: www.hugsfoundation.org
We offer hope and comfort to families who have a child who has nearly
drowned. On our website you will find families who know how you
feel and want to talk to you.
i-Agreements
Mediation & Consulting Co.
Jay Baker or Michelle Robbins
6155 Headington Pl.
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 769-1677
Email: jay@i-agreements.com
Web: http://www.i-agreements.com
Special education parent advocacy, specializing in FAPE and LRE
issues and private placements.
Inclusion Advocates, Inc.
Ellen Mavriplis, Director, Parent Advocate
7838 Shadowhill Way
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
(513) 543-7771
Email: emavriplis@cinci.rr.com
Providing advocacy services for children with disabilities and their parents,
helping to obtain appropriate special education programs where children can realize
their potential among typical peers, and where "...special education can
become a service for such children rather than a place where they are sent."
Integrations Treatment Center and Integrative Alternatives
26650 Renaissance
Parkway F-6
Warrensville Hts, OH 44128
(216) 763-7600; (216) 763-7601
(fax)
Email: jwlswitc@aol.com
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ITC is an innovative family centered facility dedicated to the evaluation and
treatment of individuals with specific neurological disorders. ITC provides a
transdisciplinary therapeutic intervention centered around the entire family.
Intensive Behavioral Intervention Clinic
Children's Hospital Autism
Center
433 N. Cleveland Ave.
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 839-2860;
(614) 839-2861 (fax)
Director: Jacqueline Wynn, Ph.D.
International Dyslexia Association: Central Ohio Branch
Post Office
Box 16216
Columbus, OH 43216
(614) 899-5711
Web: http://interdys.org/
Jean's
Literacy Learning Center
Ruth Ellis
260 Northland Boulevard
Cincinnati,
OH 45246
(513) 293-0545; (513) 895-2361 (fax)
Email: jeansliteracy@peoplepc.com
Summer & after school tutorial intervention, supplemental education, grade
level placement & informal assessments for students that need remediation,
are at risk, or have I.E.P.s in grades (1-6).
Kaleidoscope Learning Center
Carolyn and Heidi Nyland
3729 Braidwood
Dr.
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 876-5069
Web: http://www.gobraingym.com
Kaleidoscope Learning Center tutors children and works with adults using active
learning and Brain Gym techniques (braingym.org). The center sponsors seminars
with speakers and teachers from around the world. Joyce
Kubik, AD/HD Coach & Skills Trainer
389 Seneca Court
Avon Lake,
OH 44012
(440) 933-8309 (fax/phone)
Web: http://www.bridgetosuccess.net
Teleclasses by Joyce Kubik are available online at http://www.teleclassinternational.com
Langsford
Learning Center
Emily Davidson
9402 Towne Square Ave, Suite B
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 531-7400; (513) 531-7471 (fax)
Email: cincinnati@langsfordcenter.com
Web: http://www.langsfordcenter.com
One-on-one instructional services to children with learning difficulties in reading,
comprehension, and math. Individual programs are developed based on the completion
of a diagnostic assessment.
Language
Learning Associates
Troy McClowry
3637 Medina Road, Suite 220
Medina, OH 44256
and
150 N. Miller Rd. Bldg. 150A
Akron, OH 44333
and
33 Milford
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 867-2240; (330) 952-0403
Email: troy@llatherapy.org
Web: http://www.llatherapy.org
A speech-language private practice that provides the highest quality
prevention, diagnostic, treatment, and support services to people
of all ages and cultures.
Leap
Beyond Therapy
Elyn Buscani
6915 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 232-5327; (513) 232-2023; (513) 232-2321 (fax)
Email: elyn@leapbeyondtherapy.com
Web: http://www.leapbeyondtherapy.com
Providing hope, motivation, and the tools for children to become
active participants in their world. Group fitness classes, intensive
therapy, and parent support. Started by two parents of children
with CP.
Learning
Disabilities Association of Central Ohio
P.O. Box 835
Worthington,
OH 43085
(614) 436-9266; (614) 436-7450 (fax) Learning
Disabilities Association of Cuyahoga County (LDACC)
4800 E. 131
St. Suite B
Garfield Heights, OH 44105
Phone: 216-581-4549
(216) 581-7076
Email: ldacc@sbcglobal.net
Advocacy,
parent training, small group instruction and social skills training for ages 11-17,
social skills training for ages 9-13, job skills for ages 14-17 and adult services
including reading and math instruction, adult issues, preparation for employment.
Learning
Disabilities Association of Southwest Ohio
2745 S. Smithville Road #14
Dayton, OH
(937) 256 3005; (937) 833-0839 (fax)
Email: LDASWOHIO@aol.com
We serve the areas from Lima, Ohio into Cincinnati, Ohio Learning
Rx
Lindsay Miller, Associate Director
4887 Blazer Pkwy
Dublin,
OH 43017
4888 Blazer Memorial Pkwy
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 789-0761
Email: l.miller@learningrx.net
Web:
http://www.learningrx.com
Learning
RX works intensely with cognitive skills such as attention, memory, concentration,
focus and reading, to make learning faster, easier, and more efficient. James
C. Mauro, Esq.
Attorney At Law
3095 Scioto Trace Road
Columbus,
Ohio 43221
(614) 771-0597; (614) 771-0968 (fax); (614) 314-1527
Email:
jmauro@columbus.rr.com Mayfield
Schools Parent Mentor Program
Zivile Khoury
211 Alpha Drive
Highland
Heights, OH 44143
(440) 995-7484
Email: zkhoury@mayfieldschools.org
Web: http://thelinkto.org/parentmentor
Guide families through the special education process by providing support and
information. Mental
Health Association of Knox County
Dodie Melvin
11 W Gambier St
Mount
Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-3088; (740) 392-4008 (fax)
Email: mhaknox@earthlinknet.com
Education,
Resource, Advocacy for mental wellness. Provide workshops, support groups; offer
NAMI Hand to Hand Family Education Program and others
Miami
Valley SERRC
Donald H. Sheer, Jr.
4801 Springfield Street
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 236-9965; (937) 233-0161 (fax)
Email: sheerd@mvserrc.esu.k12.oh.us
Web: http://www.mvserrc.esu.k12.oh.us
Providing support and services to educational communities and families
in Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Preble Counties.
SERRC stands for Special Education Regional Resource Center
Milestones
Organization
Ilana Hoffer Skoff
3246 Desota Ave.
Cleveland, OH
44118
(216) 371-4765; (216) 371-4765; (216) 321-0418 (fax)
Email: infomilestones@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.milestones.org
A
resource for parents and professionals to assist them in their treatment of individuals
on the autism spectrum. The organization provides training in educational strategies
and therapeutic techniques. The
Missing Piece LLC
Heather Benner Ohl, M.A.E.
808 Morrison Road
Gahanna,
OH 43230
(614) 203-9767
Email: hbenner@insight.rr.com
Provides
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) services to families of children and
teens with autism spectrum disorders MLF
Speech Therapy
Marilee L. Fini, M.A. CCC/SLP
5911 Blakley Dr.
Highland Heights, OH 44143
(440) 684-1440
Email: mlf_speech@yahoo.com
Providing comprehensive evaluation/treatment of children and adults who are
affected by communication disorders such as stuttering, language, articulation
and voice disorders. M.O.D.E.L.
Community School-Bryan
Bonnie Kelly
218 W. High st.
Bryan, OH
43506
(419) 633-0718
Email:
bonniekelly-path@lycos.com
We are a public school for students 5-21 with
Autism and related disorders. we are ABA (applied behavior analysis) based-Verbal
behavior. Call for more info. Motor-vations
Therapy Services
Owner: Kellie Shurden, MPT
1670 Akron Peninsula Road
#201
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 752-4370; (330) 475-0504 (fax)
Email:
services@spidertherapy.com
Web: http://www.motorvations.org
Physical, Occupational, Speech Language Therapy services for children &
adults w/varying diagnoses. Specializing in Spider Therapy, Augmentative &
Assistive Communication, Sensory Integration Therapy, Alternative School Assessments
& Neurological Rehabilitation. NAMI
Ohio
747 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 224-2700; (800)
686-2646
Email: amiohio@amiohio.org
Web: http://namiohio.org NAMI
- Lake County
5930 Heisley Road
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 639-1200;
(440) 354-5808 (fax)
Email: cjazbec@neighboring.org
Nicholas
School
Amy Simindinger
1306 Garbry Road
Piqua, OH 45356
(937) 773-6979; (937) 778-2561 (fax)
Email: nicholasschool@woh.rr.com
Web: http://www.rcnd.org
Nicholas School is a K-8 non public school serving children with
various learning diabilities and developmental delays.
Paul
A. Nidich, J.D., LL.M.
4555 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 365
Cincinnati,
OH 45242
(513) 563-1595; (513) 563-9097 (fax)
Web: www.paulnidich.com
I am an attorney and father of a child with a disability. I do Supplemental Needs
trusts, guardianships, and Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Living Wills.
Nisonger Center
Ohio State University
1581 Dodd Drive
Columbus,
OH 43210
(614) 292-2390 North
Coast Tutoring Services, Inc.
Carole Richards, Exec. Dir.
31300 Solon
Road, Suite One
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 914-0200; (440) 542-1504 (fax)
Email:
caroler@northcoasted.com
Web:
http://www.northcoasted.com
NCTS
provides in-home tutoring in all subjects, all grades in Northeast Ohio area.
Our specialty is is solving education challenges for children with learning differences
-- ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger's Syndrome, and others. Northeast
Ohio Parent Mentors
Teresa Karsnak
15650 Pearl Rd.
Strongsville,
OH 44136
(440) 572-6593
Email: karsnak@strongnet.org
Web:
http://thelinkto.org/parentmentor
NEOhio
Parent mentors(parents of special needs children) provide FREE support and resources
to guide families through the special education process in Cuyahoga/Lake counties. Northern
Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center (SERRC)
Dale A. DeGirolamo,
Executive Director
Christine Seiber, Parent Mentor
1230 Beechview Drive,
Suite 100
Vermilion, OH 44089-1604
(440) 967-8355; (440) 967-8349 (fax)
Email: ddegir@leeca.org
Web:
www.leeca.org/northernohioserrc/index.htm
Improve the achievement of children
with disabilities by assisting educators and families in the development and delivery
of specially designed instruction aligned with Ohio's academic content standards. Office
for Exceptional Children
Jane Renner, Educational Consultant
25 S.
Front Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 752-5070
Email: jane.renner@ode.state.oh.us
Web: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/exceptional_children/
Office of Children’s Services and Prevention
Department of Mental Health
30 East Broad Street, 8th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-3430
(614) 466-1984
Web: http://www.state.oh.us/
Ohio Brain Injury Association
1335 Dublin Road, Suite 217D
Columbus, OH 43215-1000
(614) 481-7100; (800) 686-9563 (In OH)
Email: help@biaoh.org
Ohio
Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
Jennifer Pollina, Assistant
470 Glenmont Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 410-0321; (614) 410-1090 (fax)
Email: jennifer_pollina@ocali.org
Web: http://www.ocali.org
OCALI's mission is to build state- and system-wide capacity to improve
their outcomes through leadership, training and professional development,
technical assistance, collaboration, and technology.
The
Ohio Center for Deafblind Education
4807 Evanswood Drive, Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 785-1163
Pattie Stechschulte, Family Information Specialist
Email: pstechschulte@ssco.org
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Bank One Building 165 West Center St., Suite 302
Marion, OH 433023741
(740) 382-5452; (800) 374-2806
Email: ocecd@gte.net
Web: http://www.ocecd.org/
Ohio DD Council
8 East Long Street, Atlas Bldg., 12th Floor
Columbus,
OH 43215-2931
(614) 466-5205
Email: david.zwyer@dmr.state.oh.us
Web: www.state.oh.us/ddc
Ohio Department of Education
25 South Front Street,
Columbus,
Ohio 43215-41
(614) 466-3641
Web: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/
Ohio Department of Health Help me grow program
Bureau of Early Intervention
Services
(614) 644-8389; (800) 755-GROW
Email: beis@gw.odh.state.oh.us
Web: www.ohiohelpmegrow.org
Help
Me Grow provides newborn home visiting to new and teen mothers and then ongoing
home visiting for families who have children who are birth to three who are at-risk
or have a developmental delay/disability (Part C). Ohio
Department of Mental Health
30 East Broad Street, 8th Floor
Columbus,
OH 43266-0414
(614) 466-2337
Email:
hoganm@mhmail.mh.state.oh.us
Web: http://www.mh.state.oh.us/
Ohio Department of MR/DD
1810 Sullivant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43223-1239
(614) 466-5214
Web: www.state.oh.us/dmr
Ohio Family and Children First Initiative
17 S. High Street, Suite
550
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 752-4044 Ohio
Federation for Children's Mental Health
Peter Steele
1101 Summit Road
Cincinnati, OH 45237-2621
(513) 948-3077; (513) 761-6030 (fax)
Email:
offcmh1@fuse.net
Web: http://www.ohiofederation.org
An organization formed by parents and family members to offer education and advocacy
for children with mental health issues and their families.
Ohio Legal Rights Service
50 W. Broad Street, Suite 1400
Columbus,
OH 43215-5923
(614) 466-7264; (614) 644-1888 (fax)
Email: Webmaster@olrs.state.oh.us
Web: http://olrs.ohio.gov
Ohio's protection
and advocacy system for people with disabilities.
Ohio School Psychologists Association (OSPA)
104 Mill Street, Suite F
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 939-5980; (614) 939-5982 (fax)
Email: mail@ospaonline.org
Web: www.ospaonline.org
We represent the profession dedicated to meeting the mental health
needs of children and their families in public schools, and private
ones, throughout our state.
Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing Association
P.O. Box 309
Germantown,
OH 45327
(800) 866-OSHA
Email: OSLHAoffice@aol.com
Ohio State Legal Services Association
555 Buttles Avenue
Columbus,
OH 43215
(614) 221-7201; (800) 589-5888 (in Ohio only)
Email: info@oslsa.org
Web: http://www.ohiolegalservices.org
Southeastern Ohio Legal Services serves low income people in 30 counties from
our nine offices. Low income residents of these counties can contact our local
legal aid office by calling 1-866-LAW-OHIO (1-866-529-6446). ONH
Consulting, LLC
Christopher Sabine, MSW
6756 Tarawa Dr.
Cincinnati,
OH 45224
(800) 490-5529; (614) 559-3856; (619) 330-2505 (fax)
Email: info@onhconsulting.com
Web: http://www.onhconsulting.com
ONH Consulting provides advocacy, support and community referrals to families
of children with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia and Septo Optic Dysplasia nationally. Parent
Mentor Program
Tammy Hanger
21742 State Route 676
Marietta, OH
45750
(740) 373-6669; (740) 376-5809 (fax)
Email: 84_thanger@seovec.org
Web: http://www.seovec.org/parent
A Parent Mentor is the parent of a child with a disability employed to help
school districts and familes by providing training, support, and information services.
Program serves Washington County, Ohio.
Parent Mentors of Ohio
JoHannah
Ward, Educ. Consultant
Office for Exceptional Children
25 South Front Street, Mail Stop 204
Columbus, OH 43215-4183
(614) 752-1378; (614) 387-0967 (fax)
Email: JoHannah.Ward@ode.state.oh.us
Web: http://thelinkto.com/parentmentor/
or
Margaret Burley
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
165 West Center Street, Suite 302
Marion, OH 43302-3741
(740) 382-5452; (800) 374-2806 (in Ohio); (740) 383-6421 (fax)
Email: ocecdmb@verizon.net
Parent
Mentors - Mid Ohio ESC - Richland County
Sally Stigall
890 West 4th Street, Suite 100
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 774-5520
Email: stigall.sally@moesc.k12.oh.us
We provide help to families of children with disabilities within
public schools. (at no cost) IEP's, 504's, transition, Q&A,
etc.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
40 Northwoods Boulevard, Suite A
Columbus, OH 43235
(440) 781-6344
Email: oh_office@pta.org
Web: http://www.ohiopta.org/ P.A.T.H.
Academy for Autism (Parents and Teachers Hand in Hand)
Bonnie Kelly
1229 E. High St.
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 633-0068; (419) 553-0661
Email:
bonniekelly-path@lycos.com
Web: http://www.autism-behavior-analyst.com
Full day, Year round, preschool aged program for students with autism. utilizing
ABA (Verbal Behavior) approach. High staff to student ratios. Funding through
Autism Scholarship Program.
Performance
Therapy Group
4986 Gateway Dr.
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 721-4597; (330) 703-0475; (330) 335-0656 (fax)
Email: judiswarm@neo.rr.com
We specialize in clinic based therapy, home based therapy, sensory
assessments, Autism spectrum, neuro injuries, consultative services,
and school therapy. We accept insurances BCMH Medicare.
Parmelee
& Parmelee, LLC
Eileen Parmelee
8500 Washington St.
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 708-0315; (216) 470-6990; (440) 708-0317 (fax)
Email: parmelee.parmelee@gmail.com
We are an independent tutoring and educational consulting company
for school age children and their parents. P&P specialize in
helping parents and students navigate through educational issues
based on a combined 70 years of administrative and teaching experience.
Peak
Potential Therapy
Natalie Reimann, MA CCC-SLP
8870 Darrow Rd. F106 #289
Twinsburg, OH 44087
(330) 405-8776
Email: contact@peakpotentialtherapy.com
Web: http://www.peakpotentialtherapy.com
A private practice offering a range of therapeutic services for
children with disabilities, including speech-therapy, in-home respite
care, and social skills groups.
Lynne Z. Petkovic M.Ed.
Education Advocate and Consultant
175 Hickory
Lane
Moreland Hills, OH 44022
(440) 247-3426
Email: jpetkovic@aol.com
Joyce
A. Plummer, Esq.
Attorney at Law
17846 CR 273
PO Box 155
Mt. Blanchard, OH 45867
(419) 722-7745
Email: japlummer@live.com
Advocate for children with specific learning disabilities and children
who do not meet grade-level standards or achieve adequately for
their age in NW Ohio.
Powers
Educational Services
Marian Powers
3443 Edwards Rd.
Cincinnati,
OH 45208
(513) 871-2579; (513) 608-8843; (513) 871-2449 (fax)
Email: mspowers@fuse.net
Diagnostic testing and tutoring are offered. Psychologist, school counselors
and certified teachers are on staff.
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Ohio
State Office - 1087 Dover
Drive
Medina, Ohio 44256
(330) 723-0004
Email: pwsaohio@aol.com
Web: http://www.pwsaohio.org
We provide
educational and medical packages of information specific to those diagnosed with
Prader-Willi syndrome for parents & professionals, advocacy, meetings, newsletters,
social gatherings and PWS Only camps.
Programs for Children with Disabilities:
Ages 3 through 5
Ohio Dept. of Education
65 South Front Street, Room
309
Columbus, OH 43215-4183
(614) 466-0224 Programs
for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Bureau
for Children with Medical Handicaps Programs
for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Early
Intervention Services, Ohio Department of Health
P.O. Box 118, 246 North
High Street, 5th Floor
Columbus, OH 43266-0118
(614) 644-8389 Protection
and Advocacy Agency/ Client Assistance Program
Ohio
Legal Rights Service
Providing
A Place
Nancey Jones
211 East Plane Street
Bethel, Ohio 45106
(513) 734-4271
Email: providingaplace@yahoo.com
Providing A Place A Parent Support Group is for parents and grandparents
of children with physical or emotional/behavioral issues.
Psychologist
Deborah Gilbert, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 30167
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 253-6273
Email: drdeborahgilbert@fuse.net
Assessment, consultation, and intervention: emotional difficulties,
learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, gifted.
REACH
Autism Program Columbus City Schools
Dr. Mary Salmon
REACH @ Sullivant Elementary
791 Griggs Avenue
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6524; (614) 365-6522 (fax)
Email: msalmon4381@columbus.k12.oh.us
A comprehensive instructional program based on best practices for
students with autism. Educational environments are designed to foster
optimal growth across all developmental domains by capitalizing
on students’ strengths while supporting the unique learning
and behavior challenges faced by individuals with ASD.
Rehabilitation
Center for Neurological Development
Carla Bertke
1306 Garbry Rd.
Piqua,
OH 45318
(937) 773-7630; (937) 778-2561 (fax)
Email: carla-bertke@woh.rr.com
Web: http://www.rcnd.org
Rehabilitative
and educational services for children diagnosed with various brain related conditions.
Serving Ohio residents for over 34 years, the Center's treatment approach is anchored
in neurodevelopmental programming.
Rehabilitation Services Commission
400 East Campus View Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43235-4604
(614) 438-1210 (V/TTY)
Web: www.state.oh.us/RSC
Holly
Reimann, MA CCC-SLP
8870 Darrow Rd. F106 #289
Twinsburg, OH 44087
(267) 259-6461
Email: info@hollyreimannslp.com
Web: http://HollyReimannSLP.com
Holly Reimann, MA CCC-SLP is a private practice offering speech
therapy and other services for children with Autism or related disabilites.
St.
Rita School for the Deaf
Gregory Ernst, Executive Director
1720 Glendale
Milford Rd
Cincinnati State, OH 45215
(513) 771-7600; (513) 326-8264 (fax)
Email: gernst@srsdeaf.org
Web: www.srsdeaf.org
Description of Services: Day and residential program for children 6 weeks to 21
years of age. We teach communication for life through sign language, voice, technology,
and more. Judith
C. Saltzman, Esq.
Elizabeth A. Jones, Paralegal/Special Education Advocate
Hickman and Lowder Co., LPA
1370 Ontario-Suite 1620
Cleveland OH 44113
(216) 861-0630
Email: info@hickman-lowder.com,
jsaltzman@hickman-lowder.com,
bjones@hickman-lowder.com
Web:
http://www.hickman-lowder.com
Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A., is a unique law firm offering a broad range
of legal services to individuals with disabilities and elderly persons, their
families, including special education law and advocacy. Sandy
Cay Inc.
Kathleen Ewonus
12143 County Rd. E35
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-6286
Email: sci7@roadrunner.com
Web: http://sandycay.org
Non profit organization
that provides for students with special needs. We serve children with communication,cognitive,behavioral
and social deficits. Serenity
Farm, Incorporated
Debra DeHoff, Exec. Director
21870 Lemoyne Road
Luckey, OH 43443
(419) 833-1308; (419) 833-2400
Email: ddehoff4@amplex.net
Web: http://www.serenityfarm.org
Therapeutic Riding: increased balance, focus, motivation. Small Animal visits:
sensory integration, focus, self esteem. Counseling/learning: increased focus,
self esteem, communication, reduces anger. Shaker
Heights School District Parent Mentor
Holly Palda, M.S.S.A., L.I.S.W
15400
South Woodland Avenue
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
(216) 295-4372; (216) 295-4032
(fax)
Email: palda_h@shaker.org
Guide
families through the special education process by providing information and support
at no cost to the family. ShapeShifters
Training & Consulting
19303 State Route 41
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 901-3283
Email: admin@shapeshifterstnc.com
Web: http://www.shapeshifterstnc.com
Training, education, consultation around disabilities; parent advocacy; child
abuse awareness and prevention; impacts of poverty, child abuse, and disabilities
on child development; child development issues.
Nessa G. Siegel,
Esq.
4070 Mayfield Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44121
(216) 291-1300;
(216) 291-9622 (fax)
email: nessagsiegel@aol.com
website: www.nessasiegel.com
Advocates
for disabled children to insure that all will have the opportunity to be educated
to their fullest potential. The firm was founded on the principals that legal
knowledge empowers parents and that advocating for children and guiding parents
through the legal process is a victory. Society
for Handicapped Citizens - Arc of Medina
Melanie Kasten-Krause
4283
Paradise Rd
Seville, OH 44273
(330) 722-1900; (330) 225-4202; (330) 723-6695
(fax)
Email: mkast@shc-medina.org
Web: http://shc-medina.org
Residential
Services, Advocacy, Camp Paradise, Special Olympics, Resource and Toy Center,
People Together Disability Awareness Program, Family Mentor Program, Transportation
Subsidy
Solon
Parent Mentor Program
Donna Boss
33800 Inwood Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-8039
Email: dboss@solonboe.org
The parent mentor program is designed to guide familes through the
special education process by providng support and information at
no cost to parents.
Spec.
Ed. Parent Mentors
Karen Ryan/Jennifer Sims
Columbus Public Schools
Special Education
2571 Neil Ave
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-5219; (614)
365-6718 (fax)
Email: kryan5161@columbus.k12.oh.us
Parent Mentors help parents navigate the special education process successfully.
We can assist parents in the development of their child's IEP. Parent Mentors
may attend MFE and IEP meetings as a support to parents. Spec
Edu Konnections, LLC.
Cindy L. Slavens, BS
Paraprofessional/Consultant
1413 Andrew Ave.
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-2860
Email: cslavens@neo.rr.com
Consulting services, advocacy, power points presentations, and researching
for resources for parents. Special
Education Advocacy and Consultation Services
Dr. Thomas Yacks, Ph.D.
7527 Lawyer Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
(513) 289-4327
Email: DrThomasYacks@aol.com
website: www.specialeducationconsultants.com
SpEACS combines education, training and practical experiences with knowledge of
school operations to assist parents in navigating effectively through the educational
process.
*Special
Education Services (SES)
27900 Euclid Ave, Suite 210
Cleveland, OH
44132
(216) 289-4332; (216) 289-9091 (fax)
Email: bjones@idealaw.org
Web:
http://idealaw.org
Aimee Gilman, Anne Brigha,
Beth Jones, adn Pat Parker. Advocacy services for income eligible families. Presentation
of seminars to educate parents and professionals on topics related to special
education issues. Special
Needs Resource Directory
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Ave. MLC 9012
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 636-1970; (513)
636-7151 (fax)
Email: ava.fried@cchmc.org
Web: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/alpha/c/special-needs/resources/
The Special Needs Resource Directory is a comprehensive accumulation of resources
for Southwest Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, as well as national and international
website links.
Spectrum
Psychological Associates, Inc.
Hal E. Wildman, Ph.D.
6700 Beta Drive, Suite 301
Mayfield Village, OH 44143
(440) 446-9696; (440) 449-1435 (fax)
Email: hwildman@spectrum-psych.com
Web: http://www.spectrum-psych.com
Evaluation of children and teens with suspected autism or Asperger's
disorder; social skills training; groups for parents of children
with autism/Asperger's/developmental delays.
Star
Therapy & Sales Corp.
Dina Pruszynski
8245 Peck Road
Ravenna, OH 44266
and
4707 Mill Street
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 221-7634; (330) 296-8025 (fax)
Email: startherapyandsales@gmail.com
Web: http://www.startherapyandsales.com
Providing occupational therapy for children of all ages. Treatment
provided at our affiliate clinic, schools and in their home. Servicing
Portage, Geauga and Summit Counties.
STARFISH
Advocacy Association
3341 Warrensville Center Road
Shaker Heights,
OH 44122
(216) 283-2377; (216) 283-5019 (fax)
Email: starfish@starfishadvocacy.org
Web: http://www.starfishadvocacy.org
STARFISH Advocacy Association (SAA) makes a difference in the lives of children
with neurological disorders and their families one child at a time by creating
opportunities for joy through learning and sharing information, resources and
support within the community. State
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Ohio DD Planning Council
Department of MR/DD
8 East Long Street Atlas Bldg., 12th Floor
Columbus,
OH 43266-0415
(614) 466-5205 State
Education Agency Rural Representative
Division of Special Education, Dept.
of Education
933 High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 466-2650
State
Support Team Region One, Serving Northwest Ohio
Sue Zake, Ph.D.
10142 Dowling Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 833-6771; (800) 346-8495; (419) 833-6761 (fax)
Email: lcesc_slau@sstr1.org
Web: http://www.sstr1.org
The State Support Team Region One provides support in school improvement,
special education, literacy, and early learning and school readiness
to close the achievement gap.
State
Support Team Region 13
HCESC/CRES Building
1301 Bonnell, 3rd Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 674-4261; (513) 563-0588 (fax)
Email: sue.bitsko@hcesc.org
Web: http://www.sst13.org
State Support Team 13 offers training and individual consultation
to families of students with disabilities, at no charge. These services
address all topics related to special education and other disability
issues.
State
Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Rehabilitation
Services Commission Stepping
Stones Mental Health
An Educational Consulting Service
Susan Mikolic,
R.N., President
34057 Glen Drive
Eastlake, OH 44095-2605
(216) 513-6098;
(440) 953-2377 (fax)
Email:
smikolic@steppingstonesmentalhealth.com
Web:
www.steppingstonesmentalhealth.com
Consulting services for educators and
families that support and promote the academic success of kids with emotional
disturbances. Services include workshops, seminars, and private consultations.
STEPS
Behavioral Consulting and Tutoring Services
Jennifer Might
27302 Maurer Drive
Olmsted Township, OH 44138
(440) 377-0029; (440) 628-5289 (fax)
Email: admin@stepsconsulting.org
Web: http://stepsconsulting.org
STEPS provides behavioral consultation and tutoring services to
children and teens diagnosed on the autism spectrum. STEPS utilizes
principles of ABA, mainly Applied Verbal Behavior, when designing
and implementing in-home therapy programs.
Brett
E. Stevens, Esq.
Attorney at Law
131 Mission Dr.
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 785-9538
Email: bes17law@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.brettestevens.com
Advocate for students with disabilities through document review
and mediation with the school system.
Summit
Academy
Joseph Horak
1111 West Market Street
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 836-6200; (800) 442-5753; (330) 836-8216 (fax)
Email: info@summitacademies.org
Web: http://summitacademies.com/
Summit Academy Community Schools are unique, specialized schools
for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
and Asperger's Disorder. Summit Academies are non-profit, FREE Public
schools which operate as part of the Public School System of the
State of Ohio.
Tourette
Syndrome Association of Ohio
P.O. Box 10702
Columbus, OH 43201
(800) 543-2675 (in OH)
Email: ljordan@tsaohio.org
Web: http://www.tsaohio.org/
Robyn
A. Traywick J.D., R.N.
45 West Franklin Street
Bellbrook, OH 45305
(937) 848-2698; (937) 848-2144 (fax)
Email: robyntraywick@earthlink.net
Legal practice focusing on education and disability law, as well
as civil rights. Provide a full continuum of services Mediation,
Due Process, State and Federal Court litigation. Initially started
out as a parent of a disabled child.
U-R-Able
Carolyn Mastropieri, MHS,OTR/L
Paul Mastropieri, ATS
18105 Harvest
Drive
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(216) 440-0177; (440) 543-3176
Email:
mastropieri1@aol.com
We offer high
quality, affordable assistive technology services including custom wheelchair
seating modifications. We also adapt classroom environments/school furniture to
meet individual student needs. 25 yrs combined experience! The
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
Bill Hodges, Chapter President
P.O. Box 39416
Solon, OH 44139
(330) 929-4430
Email: OHChapter@umdf.org
Web: http://www.umdf.org
"To
promote research and education for the diagnosis, treatment and cure of mitochondrial
disorders and to provide support to affected individuals and families."
United
Way Family Information Network of NW Ohio
Diane M. Frazee, Director
One Stranahan Square, Suite 160
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 254-4645; (419)
254-4644; (419) 246-4614 (fax)
Email: diane.frazee@unitedwaytoledo.org
Web: http://www.unitedwaytoledo.org/FIN
United Way Family Information Network of NW Ohio is a parent network that offers
support through information, referral, and mentoring to families of children with
diasabilities.
University Affiliated Cincinnati Center for Developmental
Disorders
Pavilion Building
3333 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
45229-3039
(513) 636-8383
Email: oppes0@chmcc.org
Web:
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/alpha/d/disabilities/default.htm VSA
(Very Special Arts) arts of Ohio
77 South High Street, 2nd Floor
Riffe
Center for Government and the Arts
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 241-5325
Email: info@vsao.org
Web: http://www.vsao.org/
Casey
Warner
Independent Advocate/Parent Mentor/Resource Specialist
767
College Avenue
Bexley, OH 43209
(614) 237-0930 (phone/fax); (614) 893-5680
(cell)
Email: warnercasey@msn.com
Web: http://groups.msn.com/havingfunwithautism
I offer a wide range of services. From advocacy, to parent mentoring, resources
for respite, therapists, centers, therapies, consultants. Please inquire for detailed
description.
West
Central Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center (SERRC)
Timothy L. Byers, Director extension #13
1045 Dearbaugh, Suite One
Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
(800) 686-2945; (419) 738-9224
Carla
Zeiter Autism/ABA Consultant
PO Box 350932
Toledo, OH 43635
(419) 467-7619
Email: cgzeiter@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.carlazeiteraba.com
Specializing in In-Home ABA Programs for Children with Autism &
Other Related Disorders in Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan.
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