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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.
A
Total Approach
Maude Le Roux
9 LaCrue Street, Suite 103
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(484) 840-1529; (484) 840-1560 (fax)
Email: info@atotalapproach.com
Web: http://www.atotalapproach.com
We
provide learning support services for children with developmental
delays and brain injury through the use of multimodal therapies
based on individual needs.
ABC
Consulting Services
Pam Cook
1312 Manor Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 851-0252
Email: ABCconsult@verizon.net
Web: http://www.ABCadvocacy.net
ABC Consulting Services offers advocacy assistance to western Pennsylvania
families in their efforts to obtain appropriate educational services
for their children in area public schools.
ABC
Hearing Net
Dr. Judith A Curtin AuD CCC
790 E. MArket St., Suite 240
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 880-2239
Email: jcurtin@abchearing.net
Web: http://abchearing.net
We provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for hearing impaired
children and adults as well as those with auditory processing.
Accidental
Advocate
Denise Johnson
122 Lampeter Court
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 280-9842
Email: accidentaladvocate@live.com
Certified Special Education tutor/advocate with certificates in
Literacy and Dyslexia. Provider of direct instruction with Orton-Gillingham
program. Counseling and representation services for IEPs.
Advisory
Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD)
Marie Mambuca
35 Wilson Street, Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
(800) 827-9385; (412) 781-4122 (fax)
Email: info@aboard.org
Web: www.aboard.org
Through Education, Family Support and Advocacy, ABOARD is committed
to maximizing the potential and possibilities of children, adolescents
and adults with autism.
Advocacy
for Children with Special Needs
Dawn Trautwein
46 Byers Road
Ottsville, PA 18942
(610) 213-8772; (610) 847-2643 (fax)
Email: dtrautwein@epix.net
Web: http://www.kidadvocacy.com
Child advocate specializing in IDEA law, ER/RR/IEP process, mediation
and due process. Serving Montgomery, Berks, Chester, Delaware, and
Philadelphia Counties.
Advocacy
& Consulting for Education
Melissa Bilash
121 N. Wayne Ave., Suite 102
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 580-8079
Email: Melissa@acfeinc.com
Web: http://acfeinc.com
I am a Federally Trained Special Education Advocate. I Work with
families of special education children to help navigate appropriate
supports for their child. Will work with clients and school districts
to plan for and draft IEPs, 504, IFSP and ISPs.
Advocates-4-U
Trish E. Luberda, CSEC, ATP/L
31 Whitetail Lane
Hunters Run
Mount Penn, PA 19606-9490
(610) 334-8381; (610) 956-6666 (fax)
Email: trish@advocates4U.org
Web: http://www.advocates4U.org
Certified educational consultant with a paralegal background who
provides inspiration and motivation to parents with exceptional
children! Consultations provided on the appropriateness of your
child's programming and specific needs!
Susan
J. Agard, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1500 Walnut Street, 21st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 735-7022
Email: sjagard@comcast.net
Advocate for children in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery Counties.
Experience in protecting rights of children under the ADA and IDEA.
Goal: Early intervention and comprehensive services.
Lilian
Akin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3510 Gerber Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 732-8092; (412) 732-8093 (fax)
Email: laakin@bellatlantic.net
Web: http://www.lilianakin.com
I am an attorney specializing in education law. I represent children
with disabilities in due process hearing as well as expulsion and
discipline hearings.
All
About Kids Advocacy
Dawn Trautwein
Administrative Offices
46 Byers Road
Ottsville, PA 18942
(610) 213-8772
Email: dtrautwein@epix.net
Web: http://www.kidadvocacy.com
Providing special education advocacy services, ABA and other in-home
therapies, independent evaluations, academic tutoring, and parent
training and education. Serving eastern PA and NJ.
All
Children Play Janis Creason P. O. Box 6504 Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717)
540-7150; (717) 540-5910 (fax) Email: janis@allchildrenplay.com Offers
volunteer consulting services to community groups and/or municipal government
agencies interested in developing 100% accessible playgrounds and recreational
opportunities. American
Foundation for the Blind 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300 New York, NY 10001
(212) 502-7600; (212) 502-7662 (TTY) Email: afbinfo@afb.net
Web: www.afb.org
Gary
Ames, Licensed Psychologist - Neurofeedback
28 Rock Hill Road
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 668-3223; (610) 668-0213 (fax)
Email: GaryAmes@AlertFocus.com
Web: http://AlertFocus.com
Provide several types of neurofeedback to calm and strengthen the
brain. Reducing brain wave intensity is tightly linked to diverse
symptom reduction.
AppliedGiftedEd
Todd McIntyre
724 Meadowlark Road
Audubon, PA 19403
(484) 831-5394
Email: ToddMcintyre@AppliedGiftedEd.com
Web: http://www.appliedgifteded.com
Special Education Advocate focusing on gifted education issues,
including twice exceptional.
The Arc Armstrong
Jessica Boarts
320 Market Street Suite 2
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 545-3426
Email: thearc@windstream.net
Advocacy and information services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The
Arc of Blair County
Maria Brandt
431 Jackson Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-1011; (814) 946-1013 (fax)
Email: mail@thearcblair.org
Web: http://www.thearcblair.org
Provides advocacy services from birth through life at no charge.
Offers educational seminars. Reference materials distributed. Recreational
activities exist.
The
Arc of Chester County
Stephanie Cory
900 Lawrence Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-8090; (610) 696-8300 (fax)
Email: info@arcofchestercounty.org
Web: http://www.arcofchestercounty.org
We help children with developmental/intellectual disabilities through
education advocacy, early intervention, recreation/respite, and
autism services. We also offer educational programming to families
and professionals.
The
Arc of Indiana County Regency Mall 1570 Oakland Ave. Indiana, PA
15701 (724) 349-8230; (724) 349-8230 Email: btelth@arcindiana.org
Web: http://www.arcindiana.org The
Arc of Indiana County provides information and support to people with disabilities
and their families to they can be included in every community. The
Arc of Lancaster County Ellen J. Schellenberger 630 Janet Ave Lancaster,
PA 17601 (717) 394-5251; (717) 394-5257 (fax) Email: ellenrbb@dejazzd.com Web:
http://thearcoflancasterco.org We
provide advocacy support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
and their families by attending meetings and providing information and support The
Arc of Lehigh & Northampton Counties, Inc. 2289 Avenue A Bethlehem,
PA 18017 (610) 849-8076; (610) 849-6202 (fax)
The
Arc of Montgomery County (MARC)
1010 W. Ninth Ave
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 265-4700; (610) 265-3439 (fax)
Web: www.marcpa.org
Advocacy and Early Intervention Services for children ages 0-3 include
speech, occupational, physical, and vision therapy. Parent and sibling
support groups, music therapy and social work.
The
Arc of Northeastern PA (NEPA)
Jeannie Lally
115 Meadow Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 346-4010; (570) 207-0671; (570) 570-346-8436 (fax)
Email: jlally@thearcnepa.org
We provide supports and services to people with developmental disabilities
and their families- Carbon, Monroe, Pike, Lackawanna, Susguquehanna,
and Wayne Counties.
The
Arc of Pennsylvania 2001 N. Front, Building 2, Suite 221 Harrisburg,
PA 17102-2104 (717) 234-2621; (800) 692-7258 Email: ssuroviec@thearcpa.org
Web: http://www.thearcpa.org/ The
ARC of Philadelphia Martrice S. Kennedy 2350 W. Westmoreland Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140 (215) 229-4550; (215) 225-1330 (fax) Email: mkennedy@arcpddc.org
Web: http://www.arcpddc.org Imagine the
possibilities and let us help you get there. For over 60 years we have helped
people with disabilities live a meaningful life.
The
Arc of Westmoreland
Regina Sciullo
Family Supports
316 Donohoe Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 837-8159 Ext. 164; (724) 837-7453 (fax)
Email: rsciullo@arcwestmoreland.org
Web: http://arcwestmoreland.org
Family/individual support and advocacy, support meetings and trainings
(Dyslexia, education, ei, sibs, teens, and more) If you have a need
we find a solution.
Thomas
D. Aristide, Esq.
Attorney at Law
528 Maple Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-2522
Email: karistide@aristidelaw.com
Web: http://aristidelaw.com
Attorney focusing on the representation of children with disabilities
through the special education process.
ASCEND
Group (An Asperger Syndrome Information Alliance)
P.O. Box 531
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 449-6776
Email: dcwright@ascendgroup.org
Web: http://www.ascendgroup.org
Kristy
Mancini Asral, M.Ed., Special Education Consulting/Advocacy
11 Shady Spring Drive
Doylestown, PA 18901
(267) 885-4886
Email: kristyasral@gmail.com
Specializing in children with ASD, ADHD, LD. Can assist with IEP
planning process, FBAs and BIPS, classroom observations
Assessment
and Learning Solutions
Tracy Paskiewicz, Ph.D.
PO Box 41927
Philadelphia, PA 19101
(215) 839-8707
Email: assessment.learning@gmail.com
Web: https://sites.google.com/site/assessmentlearning/home
We are a group of psychologists who provide independent evaluations
for students in greater Philadelphia & suburbs. Specializing
in Autism and neuropsychological evaluations.
ATG
Learning Academy
27 West Butler Ave
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 996-1275; (215) 996-4292 (fax)
Email: ksmookler@atglearningacademy.com
Web: http://atglearningacademy.com
ATG is committed to nurturing the unique intelligence and learning
style of each child, allowing children to grow in self-esteem, confidence
and competence.
Augmentative
Communication Consultants Inc
Millie Telega
600 Commerce Dr, Suite 604
PO Box 731
Moon Township, PA 15108
(412) 264-6121; (412) 269-0923 (fax)
Email: acci1@earthlink.net
Web: http://www.acciinc.com
Provides inservice training opportunities & sppech gernerating
products for cerebral palsy, autism, ALS, mental retardation.
AutismLink.com
Cindy Waeltermann 376 Wagon Wheel Trail Wexford, PA 15090 (412)
377-8778; (724) 934-2040 (fax) Email: info@autismlink.com
Web: www.autismlink.com Pittsburgh
and Western PA's #1 Resource for Parents of Autistic Children. Advice, information,
advocacy. Mentoring program for parents in need of advocacy or support. Informational
listserv keeps you up-to-date with local conferences, seminars and events. AutismLink's
Mercer County Pennsylvania Support Amy Caraballo 3366 Morefield Road Hermitage,
PA 16148 (724) 982-4485 Email: amycaraballo@gmail.com Web:
http://www.autismlink.com AutismLink's
Mercer County PA Support Group. AutismLink is Pittsburgh and Western PA's #1 Resource
for Parents of Autistic Children. Advice, information, advocacy. Autism
Society of America Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter P.O. Box 6856
Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 732-8408; (800) 244-2425, ext. 8408 Web: www.autism-hbgpa.org
Serving 11 counties in southcentral Pennsylvania Autism
Society of America Greater Philadelphia Chapter 325 Tyson Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038-3120 (610) 358-5256 Web: www.asaphilly.org Autism
Society of America Midwestern PA Chapter 2062 Moravia Street
New Castle, Pennsylvania (724) 652-8372 Serving Lawrence and Mercer counties,
providing families with autism information, referrals and a monthly support group.
Autism
Special Education Support
Debra Schafer
P.O. Box 973
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-1156
Email: ASPEDAdvocate@aol.com
Web: http://www.autismspedsupport.com
Autism Special Education Coaching, Advocacy, and Consulting. Specialization
in Asperger's Syndrome. Parent/educator training on IEP's, special
education, and supporting autism spectrum children in school.
Autism
Support and Advocacy in Pennsylvania
201 Davidson Street
Tarentum, PA 15084-1137
(724) 224.3507
Web: http://users.aol.com/asapontask/mw1/
Autism
Support Group of Wayne County
Allison Wallace
96 Indian Rocks
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 689-7825
Email: autismsupportpa@gmail.com
Web: http://www.autismsupportpa.com
The best resource for Northeastern Pennsylvania families to find
help, support, and each other.
AVID
Learning Center Rebecca Moyes 4 Kensington Square, Suite A New
Kensington, PA 15068 (724) 594-1090; (724) 594-1092 (fax) Email: bmoyes123@aol.com
Web: www.avidlearning.org Services
available: Educational Advocacy, Autism/Aspergers Consults, Summer Programs,
Tutoring, Reading Program using Wilson Reading Method, Occupation Therapy, Speech
Therapy, Psychological Evaluations and Educational Evaluations. Back
To Basic Tutoring 244 McNair Circle Northampton, PA 18067 (610) 262-6253 One-on-one
private tutoring in your home. We work with all children in grades K-12 using
the school's curriculum. Complimentary in-home consultation. J.
Timothy Bak, Esq. Attorney at Law 415 S. Penn Street Clifton
Heights, PA 19018 (610) 394-0911 Email: tim@cerell.com
Advising and representing children and their families in special and gifted education
matters, including IEPs, accommodations, due process and litigation, and in estate
planning, including special needs trusts.
Barton
Educational Consulting
Kelly J. Barton
1635 Tuckaway Trail
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-6018; (484) 764-7797
Email: bartonedconsulting@gmail.com
Web: http://www.bartonedconsulting.com
Learning Exceptionalities and Special Needs, College and Career
Counseling, School Placement and Transition, Academic Coaching,
Pre K - College/Career.
Craig
David Becker, Esq.
Attorney at Law
500 Old York Road, Suite 100
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 510-8552; (856) 273-0200
Email: cbecker@cbeckerlaw.com
Web: http://www.cbeckerlaw.com
Craig David Becker, Esquire practices Education Law and Criminal
Defense. He practices Special Education Law, representing students
and other individuals who have been denied an appropriate and effective
education.
Behavior
Interventions, Inc. Christine Bibelheimer, M.S.Ed. 292 Paoli Pike Malvern,
PA 19355 (610) 246-9382; (215) 527-7228; (610) 296-0939 (fax) Email: ceb@behaviorinterventions.org
Web: http://behaviorinterventions.org
Board Certified (BCBA) Behavior Consultation / Parent Training / Behavior
Therapy / Assessments for Early Intervention and School Aged Children. Behavioral
and Educational Consultants Kelly Lenzi and Erin Bain 1006 Elmo Avenue Hermitage,
PA 16148 (724) 866-6217; (724) 854-7383 Email: kal@libcom.com Web:
http://behavioralandeducationalconsultants.com Our
agency offers consultative services and trainings to parents, educators, and progressionals
on behavioral modification, ABA, and discrete trial therapy for children with
Autism. Behavioral
Support for Family and Community, P.C. CGA Professional Center BSFC, P.C.
Room 208 135 North George Street York, PA 17401 (877) 777-5393 Email:
info@bsfcpc.org Web: http://www.bsfcpc.org
Behavioral Support for Family and Community, P.C. provides behavioral assessment
and support services for children with autism and pervasive developmental disorders.
Bethlehem
Pediatric Therapy Services
Jennifer Doyle
1160 Main Street
Hellertown, PA 18055
(484) 851-3665; (484) 851-3670 (fax)
Email: BPTSinfo@yahoo.com
Web: http://bethlehempediatric.com
Occupational, Physical and Speech and Language therapy for children,
provided in homes and at our sensory integration clinic.
Pamela
E. Berger, Esq.
Attorney at Law
434 Grace St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 904-2250; (412) 774-2193 (fax)
Email: Pamelabe@Comcast.net
Web: http://www.Berger-edlaw.com
I represent parents and children in special education cases as well
as in truancy and juvenile justice matters. I have experience in
charter school start-up.
Berks
Autism Society Web: http://www.autismsocietyofberks.org/
Berkshire
Psychiatric and Behavioral Health P.C.
Lisa A. Hain MS, NCSP, LPC
1200 Broadcasting Road, Suite 200
Wyomissing, PA 19610
(610) 468-3731; (610) 375-0544; (610) 378-9779 (fax)
Email: bafflesmymind@aol.com
Provides psycho-educational and psychological evaluations of children
and youth; provision of school psychological services including
disability determination and IEP planning; cognitive behavioral
therapy and psychological services as a related service; school
violence and crisis intervention.
Between
the Cracks Private Tutoring
Colleen Mroz
1000 Kinglet Drive
East Norriton, PA 19403
(610) 584-3535
Email: btctutor@verizon.net
Private, one-on-one or small group remediation for indivuals with
reading and language disabilities utilizing an Orton-Gilingham based
method implemented explicitly and systematically.
Brain
Injury Association of Pennsylvania 2400 Park Drive Harrisburg, PA
17110 (717) 657-3601; Brain Injury Resource Line (BIRL) (866) 635-7097
Web: www.biapa.org Bucks
County L.I.F.E. Program Penndel Mental Health Center 152 Monroe Avenue Penndel,
PA 19047 (215) 750-7651; (888) 442-1590 and 4920 York Road, Bldg.
1 Suite 2 F P.O. Box 15 Holicong, PA 18928 (215) 794-5420 Web: http://www.lifeinbucks.org Provides
support, information, referral and training to families of children and adolescents
who have emotional, behavioral, social and/or learning issues. Services are free. Michael
C. Buonomo, MA 5781 Glen Oaks Drive Narvon, PA 17555-9450 (717) 768-4603 Email:
mbuonomo@comcast.net Licensed psychologist
specializing in child behavior problems, Autism, Asperger's, PDD, Mental Retardation
(dual diagnosis) evaluation and treatment. Christian perspective. Home/school
visits available.
Kari
S. Burdeau
1008 Davids Run
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 761-6936; (610) 933-8645
Email: kari.burdeau@verizon.net
Lay advocate for special education services for disabiled kids,
support for families.
Bureau
of Career and Technical Education
Division of Field Support
Department of Education
333 Market Street, 6th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 787-8022
Email: jfutrell@state.pa.us
Bureau
of Special Education
Department of Education
333 Market Street, 7th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 783-6913
Web:
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/special_edu/site/default.asp
Camelot
for Children
Abby or Jo Ellen
2354 W. Emmaus Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-5683; (610) 791-5256 (fax)
Email: abbys@camelotforchildren.org
Web: http://camelotforchildren.org/
Gathering place for seriously, chronically, and terminally ill,
handicapped or disabled children.
Camp
Lee Mar (Overnight camp)
Ari Segal
805 Redgate Road
Dresher, PA 19025
(215) 658-1708
Email: gtour400@aol.com
Web: http://www.leemar.com
Campers (with mild to moderate developmental challenges) enjoy traditional
camp activities + academics, speech and language therapy, daily
living skills, and much more.
Camphill
Special School
Bernard Wolf
1784 Fairview Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 469-9236; (610) 469-9758 (fax)
Email: information@beaverrun.org
Web: http://www.camphillspecialschool.org
Residential and day programs for children with special needs; grades
K-12 and Transition Program for ages 18-21. Adapted Waldorf curriculum,
variety of therapies, extended family living.
CAN
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Wendy H. Kazman, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
2011 Whitpain Hills Blue Bell, PA 19422 (610) 952-1039; (610) 292-9559
(fax) Email: otcan@aol.com Web: www.otcan.com
Offering school-based, center-based and home-based treatment. Certified in Sensory
Integration and Pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatments. Specialized in autistic
support therapy. Providing pediatric occupational therapy to newborns and up.
Debbie
Carlitz, Esq.
Carlitz & Eisenberg, P.C.
826 Bustleton Pike, Suite 104
Feasterville, PA 19053
(215) 953-1544; (215) 953-5988 (fax)
Email: DebbieCarlitz@aol.com
Special education litigation with concentration on IEP meetings,
disciplinary rights of children, due process hearings, and rights
of students under ADA and IDEA.
Amelia
Carolla, Esq.
Attorney at Law
19 Chestnut Street
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 354-0081; (856) 873-5640 (fax)
Email: acarollla@reismancarolla.com
Web: http://www.reismancarolla.com
Ms. Carolla represents children with special needs in New Jersey
and Pennsylvania.
Carousel
Farm's Educational Center Amy McCann 226 Grenoble Road Ivyland,
PA 18974 (215) 355-6498; (215) 355-9410 (fax) Email: mlraincar@aol.com
Web: http://www.carouselfarmcenter.com
Carousel Farm is a summer educational and recreational day program for children
with developmental delay and/or autistic spectrum disorder, ages 6 - 21 years.
Center
for Disability Law and Policy 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 800 Philadelphia,
PA 19103 (215) 557-7112 (V/TTY) Email: info@equalemployment.org
Web: www.equalemployment.org Center
for Independent Living of North Central PA Lucina Campbell 210 Market
Street Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 327-9070 Email: lcampbell@cilncp.org
Web: http://www.cilncp.org We provide
Life Skills Training, Peer Counseling, Advocacy,Service Coordination, Attendant
Care Services, Sensitivity Awareness Trainings, AT Programs, and Housing Coordination
to persons with disabilities. The
Center for Pediatric Therapy, Inc. Romain Jensen 9 Bristol Court Wyomissing,
PA 19610 (610) 670-8600; (610) 670-9104 (fax) Email: off2school@verizon.net
Berks County services: OT (specialized in Sensory Processing/Integration);
Speech; PT; Behavioral & Family Support; Social Skills programs (ages 3-teens);
Auditory Integration Treatment. In-service/educational programs available. CHADD
Bradford County Sayre (717) 358-3145 Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd849.html
CHADD
Chester County West Chester (610) 429-4060 Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd222.html
CHADD
Erie County Erie (814) 455-7221 Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd317.html
CHADD
Fay-West Area Satellite Connellsville (412) 439-9407 CHADD
Johnstown Johnstown (814) 534-3771 CHADD
Lebanon County Hershey (717) 270-1842 Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd612.html
CHADD
Lehigh Valley Fountain Hill (610) 433-9595 Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd614.html
CHADD
Ligonier / Westmoreland County Satellite Ligonier (724) 238-3115 CHADD
Luzerne County Wilkes-Barre (570) 822-6264 Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd617.html
CHADD
Main Line Wynnewood (610) 626-2998 Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd122.html
CHADD-Montgomery
County 120 Meadowland Drive Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-9623;
(610) 489-7780 Email: montcopachadd610@comcast.net Web:
http://chadd.org Support group for adults and/or
parents of children with ADHD/ADD. CHADD
Pittsburgh and Vicinity Adult Pittsburgh (412) 682-6282 Web:
http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd477.html
CHADD
Reading Area Reading (610) 286-3999 Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd328.html
CHADD
Susquehanna Valley Satellite Northumberland (570) 473-7244 Web:
http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd932.html
CHADD
South Hills Area of Pennsylvania St. Clair (412) 276-2550 Web:
http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd147.html
CHADD
Wayne and Pike County Honesdale (570) 251-8179 Child
Care Services Carl Lupo 458 Edison-Furlong Road Doylestown, PA 18901 (215)
230-4903; (267) 337-3470 Email: Carlabatrainer@google.comLu ABA,
Floortime, DiscreteTrial, Verbal Behavior. Child Care in your home when you have
some place to be.
Child
and Family Focus, Inc.
Karen Brenneman
PO Box 365
Valley Forge, PA 19460
(610) 783-1783; (610) 783 1944 (fax)
Email: kbrenneman@childandfamilyfocus.org
Web: http://www.childandfamilyfocus.org
A non-profit organization with a Family Outreach Dept which provides
information, referral and free advocacy services to parents in Chester
County, PA.
Clarity
Service Group
David Hunter
139 Bustleton Pike
Feasterville, PA 19053
(215) 322-8860; (215) 322-8867 (fax)
Email: info@clarityservicegroup.com
Web: http://www.clarityservicegroup.com
Clarity Service Group, is dedicated to providing ABA, and research
based practices. We provide consulting, staffing, training, and
behavior intervention in homes and schools.
Nicole
Cogdell, Parent Advocate Services
3 Anderson Street
Media, PA 19063
(267) 982-0145
Email: spedmom111@aol.com
I assist parents with the complicated maze of special education
in Philadelphia and Delaware County.
Barbara
L. Cohen, PsyD 211 S. Route 100 Allentown, PA 18106 (610) 366-8116;
(610) 366-1520 (fax) Email: BarbaraPsyD@aol.com
I am a Clinical Neuropsychologist who works with hearing and deaf individuals
with neurodevelopmental disorders, Traumatic Brain Injuries providing psychological,
neuropsychological evaluations and treatment.
Dael
C. Cohen
501 Meadowpark Lane
Media, PA 19063
(215) 292-1104; (610) 876-0420
Email: cdael@aol.com
Transition Consultation and Planning; assist students with blindness,
visual impairment, hearing impairment, learning disability, multiple
disabilities. Consultation with adult service agencies, planning
and application for post-secondary education.
College
Way Educational Consulting, LLC
Renee Sherman Strauss, Ph.D.
309 East Lincoln Highway, #311
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 879-6070
Email: collegeway@comcast.net
Web: http://www.CollegeWayConsulting.com
College consulting service in all aspects of college selection,
guidance on learning differences, application process, career exploration
and transition to college.
Michael
J. Connolly, Esq.
Attorney at Law
188 North Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 340-7500; (215) 340-7685 (fax)
Email: info@cjdjlaw.com
Web: http://www.cjdjlaw.com
We provide legal representation to children with disabilities and
their families in special education matters in both administrative
and court proceedings.
James
Coplan, MD
Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics of the Main Line, PC
919 Conestoga Road
Building One, Suite 100
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 520-2130; (610) 520-2131 (fax)
Email: Info@NDPeds.com
Web: http://www.NDPeds.com
Assessment of children with developmental disabilities. Specializing
in children birth to five with delays of any type, and children
with autistic spectrum disorders of any age.
Core
Connections, Inc. Donna M. Romani-Kane, Helene Conroy 32 E. Westwood
Park Drive, Havertown PA 19083 (856) 429-0455; (610) 449-3421; (856)
429-0455 (fax) Email: HeleneConroy@yahoo.com
We are dedicated to providing ongoing support and training to individuals, and
families living with Autism Spectrum, Behavior and Communication Disorders. Our
goal is provide effective and meaningful services within the child's community. Carol
Corso, MA 2325 Judy Lane Coopersburg, PA 18036 (610) 965-8984;
(610) 966-2258 Email: cacedumom1@aol.com
Special Education Advocate/Consultant 25 Years Experience with special needs
children. Specialty areas include counseling, special education law, testing,
tutoring, IEP development and working collaboratively with families, children
and school districts.
Counseling
and Parenting Services
Sharon Cuff
11 Summit Avenue
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 437-0080
Email: sharon@sharoncuffcounseling.com
Web: http://sharoncuffcounseling.com
Counseling and Parenting Consultation for parents of children with
special needs. Services are also offered to parents with learning
differences and those who have survived childhood abuse, needing
personalized instruction of parenting skills.
Creative
Educational Options, LLC
Nancy Greene
1062 E. Lancaster Avenue, Suite 16
Rosemont, PA 19010
(610) 526-9300; (610) 526-9303 (fax)
Email: nancyvgreene@aol.com
Web: http://www.creative-ed-options.com
Helping to identify schools and treatment programs nationwide for
kids and adults with a broad range of special needs, including emotional,
behavioral, psychiatric, neurological, medical, learning, and addiction
challenges. This is a fee-based service.
Thomas
P. Cummings Jr., Esq. Attorney at Law 224 S Blakley St. Dunmore,
PA 18512 (570) 207-4836 Email: lawyer@ezaccess.net
Advocacy from initial conference through final resolution of appropriate plan
meeting the child's needs as guaranteed by fed and PA law.
Curious
Parents Magazine
2416 Devon Lane
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Web: www.curiousparents.com
Whether it's finding the right school, camp, after school classes,
tutoring, hospital, physician, planning a party or just finding
out what's going on this weekend for the family to do - parents
turn to Curious Parents magazine and web site.
Dance
For All
Chloe O. Davis
27 N. Preston Street, Suite 2
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-1640; (314) 956-6735
Email: chloe.o.davis@gmail.com
A dance & creative expressions program that focuses on creativity,
coordination, social skills, energy, rhythm, & body awareness;
Providing people with a range of disabilities the rare opportunity
to experience the joy of artistic expression & encourage self-esteem
& self-respect.
Adam
J. DeAngelo, M. Ed., Special Education Consultant
63 Chestnut Road, Suite 3
Paoli, PA 19301
(215) 499-1804
Email: consultspecialed@aol.com
Adam DeAngelo is a Special Education teacher and a private Special
Education Consultant for families/children providing guidance for
implementing strength-based Special Education programming.
Delco
Family P.A.S.S.(PDD/Autism Spectrum Support)
Barb Zimmerman
PO Box 210
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 626-9511
Email: barbzimmerman@delcofamilypass.com
Delco Family PASS (PDD/Autism Spectrum Support)is a support group
for families of children and adults with ASD. We have monthly meetings
where we network and host an informative speaker.
Rita M Denis
1735 Highview Lane
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
(610) 428-2119
Email: rmdenis@yahoo.com
Advocacy Services for Parents of Special Needs Children in PA.
Department
of Education 333 Market Street, 7th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 783-6913 Web: www.pde.psu.edu
Department
of Labor and Industry
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services
909 Green Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 787-6176; (800) 622-2842 (in PA)
Email: cboone@state.pa.us
DePaul
School for Hearing and Speech
Lillian R. Lippencott
6202 Alder Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012; (412) 924-1036 (fax)
Email: depaul@depaulinst.com
Web: http://www.speakmiracles.org
DePaul School for Hearing & Speech is a State Approved private
school that teaches hearing impaired children, birth to 14, to speak
through auditory/oral education.
Developmental
Disabilities Planning Council 561 Forum Building, Commonwealth Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-6057
Developmental
Neuropsychology
Kristen Herzel
103 Cornell Ave.
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 541-0710
Email: kherzel@gmail.com
Neuropsychological evaluation, school and parent consultation
Becca
Devine
TEAMinclusion
703 Aubrey Ave.
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 658-9909; (610) 348-7861; (610) 658-9909 (fax)
Email: TEAMinclusion@msn.com
I help with IEP's, IFSP, GIEP's, FBA and PBS plans, ITM meetings,
and juvenile justice placements implementing IEP's, and can assist
at DP hearings
DOTS:
Developmental Occupational Therapy Services
Lisa M. Jochum
254 Old Eagle School Rd.
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 254-0184
Email: JochumDOTS@verizon.net
DOTS is my private Occupational Therapy practice. I see children
ages birth to 5yrs of age with their families in their homes and
communities.
Lucy F. Dowd,
Esq.
Attorney at Law
33 N. Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 394-0521; (717) 431-1664 (fax)
Email: ldowd@appelyost.com
Web: http://www.appelyost.com
Representing individuals with exceptional needs and their families
in special education matters, special needs trusts, estate planning
and guardianship.
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.
Down
Syndrome Group of Erie County
Jackie Lupo, President
P.O. Box 9426
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-2143; (814) 833-5599
Email: lupo12345@aol.com
Know someone born with Down syndrome? Want to learn more? Acceptance
and awareness are our goals Not limited to Erie County, all are
welcome!
Dr.
Robyn Forbes Drucker (610) 296-9828 Email: rforbesdrucker@gmail.com
Web: druckeranddrucker.com
Child Advocate in special education Phillip
Drumheiser Attorney At Law P.O. Box 890 Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-2688 Email: pdrumheiser@epix.net
Easter Seals of South Central Pennsylvania 2201 S. Queen Street
York, PA 17402 (717) 741-3891; (888) 273-7251 Email: DNoel3@aol.com
Web: www.visiteasterseals.org
Easter Seals
of Southeastern Pennsylvania 3975 Conshohocken Avenue Philadelphia,
PA 19131 (215) 879-1000 Email: cwebster@easterseals-sepa.org
Web: www.easterseals-sepa.org Easter
Seal Society of Western Pennsylvania 632 Fort Duquesne Boulevard Pittsburgh,
PA 15222 (412) 281-7244; (800) 587-3257 Email: mventura@pa-ws.easter-seals.org Eastern
PA Down Syndrome Center Anne Marie Dolinish-Meltzer PO Box 60 6900
Hamilton Blvd. Trexlertown, PA 18087 (610) 402-0184; (610) 402-0132 (fax)
Email: info@EPDSC.org Web: http://www.EPDSC.org
Provides comprehensive medical evaluations of infants, children, adolescents
and adults with Down syndrome in a family centered model. The Center will also
provide consultative services, medical services locally, etc.
EdBeCo,
Inc Education and Behavior Consulting
9425 Stenton Avenue, Suite 109
Erdenheim, PA 19038
(215) 836-1383; (215) 836-1384 (fax)
Email: chepul@aol.com
Web: http://www.edbeco.com
Education and Behavior Consultation for individuals with special
needs and challenging behaviors. Home and school consultation. ABA
services for Autism Spectrum. Positive Behavior Approaches.
Educational
and Developmental Neuropsychology Karen P. Kelly, Ph.D. 987 Old Eagle
School Rd., Ste. 719 Wayne, PA 19087 (484) 557-5666 Web: http://www.drkarenkelly.com Dr.
Kelly is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the neuropsychological evaluation
of AD/HD and learning disorders. Uses neuropsychological principles to understand
a variety of cognitive difficulties and make specific recommendations. Education
Law Advocates, P.C. Charles E. Pugh The Culbertson Building
590 Snyder Avenue West Chester, PA 19382 (610) 696-5006; (610) 696-4520;
(610) 696-6590 (fax) Email: Ed.Law@comcast.net
Web: http://www.EducationLawAdvocates.com
Our special education attorneys are committed to providing quality legal
representation and empowering parents to effectively advocate for their child.
Educational
Consultant/Advocacy Training Margot Parsons RR 3 Box 241B Susquehanna,
PA 18847 (570) 727-2805; (570) 396-2026 Email: parsons@nep.net
Over 20 years in special education, K-12, public, private, and home schooling;
Specializing in Parent and Child Advocacy training; Providing consultation for
educational concerns.
Epilepsy
Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania
919 Walnut Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5237
(215) 523-9180; (800) 887-7165 (in PA)
Email: efsepa@efsepa.org
Web: www.efsepa.org
Epilepsy
Foundation Western/Central Pennsylvania
1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 3002
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(800) 361-5885; (412) 322-7885 (fax)
Email: staff@efwp.org
Web: http://www.efwp.org
Through our programs/services, we endeavor to improve the quality
of life for persons with epilepsy/seizure disorders and to dispel
stigmas associated with it.
Expanded
Horizons, LLC
Paul Clifford
701 2nd St.
PO Box 456
Mt. Gretna, PA 17064
(717) 304-0569; (717) 964-3243
Email: pcbigreddog@msn.com
Advocacy - 30 years in Public Education as a Teacher/Administrator,
specializing in Autism and other Special Education needs.
Valerie
J. Faden, Esq. 2807 Market Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 920-9460;
(717) 920-9461 (fax) Email: Vfaden@juno.com
Assisting and representing parents with regard to evaluation and testing issues,
ER's, IEP meetings, mediations, suspension/expulsion hearings, and Due Process
hearings.
Family
Light
Thomas J. Croke
645 East Pittsburgh Street #334
Greensburg, PA 15601-2634
(800) 727-3684
Email: tcroke@familylight.com
Web: http://www.familylight.com
Educational Consultant for Children, Adolescents & Young Adults
with Behavioral & Emotional Issues.
Focus
Ladder
Nancy & Bob Handschuh
475 Prospect Rd.
Springfield, PA 19064
(484) 326-9423
Email: rch475@comcast.net
Web: http://www.focusladder.com
Interactive metronome delivers proven gains in key areas including
focus, concentration, motor planning and mental processing speed.
Jaclyn
Ford M. ED: learning disabilities 906 Church Rd Oreland, PA 19075
(215) 500 5552 Email: jf19075@yahoo.com
Experienced tutor specializing in educational tutoring services in reading, both
decoding and comprehension, math and written language. Certified in Wilson Language
System, Lindamood Bell, (LiPs, Seeing Stars, Visualizing and Verbalizing); Framing
Your Thoughts Written Language Program. Frankie's
World Heather Palasky 1011 Poplar Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215)
763-0151; (610) 937-2952 Email: babyrn75@verizon.net Medical
daycare for children infants to 8 years of age who are medically or technology
dependent that require skilled nursing, PT/OT services Genetic
Services at Elwyn 111 Elwyn Road Elwyn, PA 19063 (610) 891-2313
Email: brenda_finucane@elwyn.org
Web: http://www.elwyn.org/genetics.html
Elwyn is a nationally-recognized leader in genetics research and education,
specializing in the practical implications of genetic disorders in people with
developmental disabilities.
Lynn
U. Gibson
1520 Schoffers Rd.
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Email: lynngibson@dejazzd.com
Multi-sensory, Orton-Gillingham based tutoring services. Experienced
with K-6 students. Focus is on remediation of reading, writing and
spelling. Jemicy trained. Pennsylvania certified.
Robert
B. Gidding, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Two Bala Plaza, Suite 300
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 664-4530; (610) 664-3723 (fax)
Email: rbrandg@comcast.net
Web: http://rbgiddinglaw.com
Representation of Parents to fight for appropriate education for
special needs students--bilingual Spanish-- also practice in New
Jersey.
Elaine
Gray Gorr, Ph.D. 615 Washington Road, Suite 208 Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 341-2000; (412) 563-7023 Email: elgrgo123@aol.com
Clinical Therapist, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Specializing in the assessment
and psychological interventions and multi-modal treatment of learning and behavior
disorders. Individual, family, group therapy.
Donald
Hamme
MetDESK
450 Plymouth Rd. Suite 100
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 832-3730; (215) 699-4407; (610) 832-3790 (fax)
Email: dhamme@metlife.com
Web: http://donaldhamme.com
Free Intake Interview. Provide financial resource information, letter
of intent information, special needs trust information, refer to
attorneys.
Cindy
Harney, Special Education Consultant/Advocate
2619 Valley Road
Jamison, PA 18929
(215) 933-8278; (703) 593-0125
Email: cindyharney@verizon.net
Web: http://www.cindyharney.com
I have thirty years of experience working with the preschool population.
With a Masters from George Washington University in Early Childhood
Special Education I have acquired the knowledge, resources and skills
to successfully work together with families.
Healing
Works Anne Crothers, M. Ed. 1644 Walnut Street, rear Allentown,
PA 18102 (610) 432-2168 Email: healingworks@enter.net
Web: www.healingworksallentown.com
Specialized counseling for children and adults for trauma/abuse, codependency,
depression, and childhood obesity utilizing traditional and expressive therapies
including art and play therapy.
Linda
J. Heller, Esq.
Special Education Advocate
519 Monroe Road
Merion, PA 19066-1017
(610) 667-9019; (215) 689-2774
Email: ljheller@comcast.net
Web: http://Mywebpages.comcast.net/ljheller
I am an attorney practicing exclusively as a special education advocate
representing parents of children with special needs in Montgomery
County and the surrounding geographic area.
Jennifer
D. Hetzke, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
300 South Chester Road, Suite 104A
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 805-5631
Email: jhetzkephd@comcast.net
Offering comprehensive developmental and neuropsychological evaluations
for children 0-18 years of age. Specializing in pervasive developmental
disorders, learning disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
HFL
Educational Programs
Kyle C. Kanter
1 Poplar Street
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 643-1632; (215) 643-1326; (215) 643-6093 (fax)
Email: hflkanter@verizon.net
HFL provides alternative and special education services for students
grades K-12. We provide academics,behavioral, and therapeutic support
in a small structured environment.
Hill
Top Summer Camp & Travel Adventures
Ryan Wexelblatt, Director
737 S. Ithan Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3230 Ext. 653
Email: camp@hilltopprep.org
Web: http://www.hilltopsummer.org
Hill Top Summer Camp is a day camp for campers entering grades 2nd
through 11th who may have one or more of the following diagnoses:
ADHD, NVLD, high-functioning Asperger's and social skill needs.
Hispanos
Unidos para Ninos Excepcionales (Serving American Street Empowerment Zone,
Philadelphia) Philadelphia HUNE, Inc. Buena Vista Plaza 166 W. Lehigh
Avenue, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19133-3838 (215) 425-6203 Email:
huneinc@aol.com Linda
Holgate Educational Advocate/Consultant 109 Schneider Road Factoryville,
PA 18419 (570) 945-3402; (570) 945-3026 (fax) Email: LJH3402@AOL.com
Over 18 years of experience, Experienced with autism spectrum disorder, Tourette's
Syndrome, ESL, harassment, etc. Provide consultation services to Attorneys.
Tara
A. Howey, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1004 McKnight Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-3533; (412) 366-3334 (fax)
Email: tarahowey@comcast.net
Specializing in education law, special needs and gifted.
Huntington
Learning Center
Darryl Benjamin
947 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 887-0800
Email: dbenjamin@improvegrades.org
Web: http://abington.huntingtonlearning.com
Students achieve remarkable improvements in grades, test scores
and self-esteem. Receiving one-to-one attention, students work at
their own pace on individually customized programs.
Yvonne
M. Husic, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Husic Law Office
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 236-4282; (717) 236-1323 (fax)
Email: ymhusic@aol.com
Practice emphasis on education law, particularly special education,
due process hearings and federal court.
Dr.
Lorraine Sgarlato Inducci
301 Oxford Valley Road, Suite 703B
Yardley, PA 19067
(215) 321-7009; (215) 321-0222 (fax)
Email: LorraineAud@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.Doctor-Lorraine.com
Over 25 years of providing therapeutic and educational services
to children and adults with Auditory Processing and Language Learning
Disabilities.
Inspired
Recreation Ann Phillips 5906 Palmer Drive Harrisburg, PA (717)
671-8407; (717) 979-6324 Email: ayphillips@verizon.net Web:
http://www.PossibilityPlace.org IR
is a community group formed to develop 100% accessible playgrounds and recreational
opportunities that are creative, highly customized and imaginative to include
participation for children and families with disabilities. The
Institute for Behavior Change Steven Kossor, Executive Director 1850
E. Lincoln Hwy. Coatesville, PA 19320 (610) 383-1432 Web: http://www.ibc-pa.org In-school
and in-home behavior support ("wrap-around" services) for children in
Southeastern PA. All services supervised by licensed psychologists, cost free. Institute
on Disabilities at Temple University/UCEDD Ritter Annex, Room 423 1301
Cecil B. Moore Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 204-1356 (V/TTY) Email:
dianeb@temple.edu Web: http://disabilities.temple.edu International
Dyslexia Association P.O. Box 251 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 527-1548;
(610) 527-5011 (fax) Email: dyslexia@pbida.org Web:
http://www.pbida.org The Pennsylvania Branch
of the IDA promotes literacy to familes and professionals through research, education
and advocacy.
Charles
W. Jelley, Esq
Attorney at Law
229 South Maple Ave
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 838-7600; (724) 838-8870 (fax)
Email: cjelley@tjwattorneys.com
Mikel
D. Jones, Esq.
Donald S. Litman, Esq.
The Mikel Jones Law Firm, LLC
1831 Chestnut Street, Fourth Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 751-0011; (215) 751-0088 (fax)
Web: http://www.callmikel.com
School & Education Law (IEPs, Section 504, Due Process, etc)
Kalei
Learning & Brain Training Center
Portia Tome
704 W. Nields St. #9
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 701-0411
Email: info@learningbt.com
Web: http://www.learningbt.com
Cognitive skills assessments and brain training programs. Help for
individuals of any age who struggle as well as those looking for
enhancement. ADHD, PDD, Gifted.
Lisa
Kane, Esq.
Attorney at Law
541 Swede Street
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 275-4635; (610) 275-4832 (fax)
Email: lkaneesq@verizon.net
Web: http://consoloharbison.com
Child advocate specializing in IDEA law. Serving Montgomery, Berks,
Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia Counties.
Elizabeth
Kapo, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2123 Pinehurst Road
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 758-9800; (610) 866-2330 (fax)
Email: elizkapo@verizon.net
With more than 15 years' experience, we represent students with
disabilities and their families in special education due process
hearings and federal and state court.
Margaret
J. Kay, Ed.D., NCSP Psychologist, DABPS 2818 Lititz Pike Lancaster,
PA 17601-3322 (717) 569-6223; (717) 560-9932 (fax) Email: MJK@MargaretKay.com
Web: www.margaretkay.com Margaret
J. Kay, Ed.D. is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who has been providing
Independent Educational Evaluations for school-age children since 1980. She works
with all types of learning abilities and disabilities and has testified as an
expert in educational due process hearings in both State and Federal court.
Ken-Crest
Services
502 W. Germantown Pike , Suite 200
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-9360
Email: ltemple@kencrest.org
Web: www.kencrest.org
In business for 99 years, Ken-Crest Services provides direct care
support and service for nearly 5,000 children in the five-county
Delaware Valley region and the state of Delaware.
Joshua
M. Kershenbaum, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Four Tower Bridge
200 Barr Harbor Drive, Suite 400
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 260-6054
Email: Josh@DaveFrankel.com
Web: http://www.DaveFrankel.com
Special education attorney, former elementary school teacher, currently
co-teach special education law at Temple Law; complete representation
(IEPs, 504s, Due Process, special needs trusts, etc.)
Andrew
M. Klein Klein Special Education Consulting 504 Bean Blossom Drive Lancaster,
PA 17603-6306 (717) 397-4763; (717) 572-8242; (717) 397-2573 (fax) Email:
spedho@aol.com Special education mediation,
IEP facilitation, expert witness, FBA/BIP development, training programs, case
management, alternate dispute resolution; former hearing officer of 17 years;
adjunct prof for the state system of higher ed. Klucher
School-Neuropsych Charlotte M. Klucher, M.A., NCSP, ABSNP PA Licensed
Psychologist 825 N. Cedar Crest Boulevard Allentown, PA 18104 (610)
437-0182 Email: cklu22@verizon.net
School-based Neuropsychological Evaluations. Links neurodevelopmental strengths
and needs of children to Individualized Education Program Plans. Director holds
diplomat status in the American Board of School-Neuropsychology. Lancaster
County Autism Support Group c/o Jim and Jennifer Bouder 315 S. Charlotte
St. Manheim, PA 17545 (717) 664-4117 Email: jjbouder@pa.net
We provide support and advocacy to parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. Lancaster
County Partners for Gifted Education Marilyn Thomas 840 Westminster
Dr. Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 898-7539 Email: mrtbadger@aol.com
We are the Lancaster Co. affiliate of the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted
Education (PAGE). We provide support, information, & training on the needs
of gifted students to parents, teachers, & the public.
Stephen
M. Lange, Ph.D.
6 South Third Street, Suite 301
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 751-1093
Email: familypsych@rcn.com
Neuropsychological assessment, psychotherapy, parent consultation
for children with disabilities and their families.
Laurel
Highlands Dyslexia Correction Center
Marcia Maust, Owner
1824 Beulah Rd.
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-5765
Email: info@dyslexiapa.com
Web: http://dyslexiapa.com
Marcia Maust, offering Davis® Dyslexia Correction Program and
Davis Autism Approach® to individuals with Dyslexia, autism
and other learning disabilities, including ADHD, dysgraphia and
dyscalculia.
Leadem
Child Counseling Services
Elaine Leadem, LMSW
4 Gabriel Estates
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 426-9951; (570) 426-9951 (fax)
Web: http://www.leademcounseling.com/child-counseling-services.htm
Our services range from educational consultations, parent advocacy
training and family therapy.
Patricia
J. Lear, M.Ed. Lear Educational Center 2031 Hay Terrace, Ste. 200 Easton,
PA 18042 (610) 252-0965; (610) 151-0965 (fax) Email: plear@juno.com
Web: http://leareducationalcenter.com
The LEC is dedicated to ensure students meet their full potential. Sessions
are one on one and programs are individualized based on testing data. The
Learning Curve Contact Name: Sandy Hartzell 1668F Old Route 30
Orrtanna, PA 17353 (near Gettysburg - South Central PA) (717) 337-2212
Email: thelearningcurve@earthlink.net
Web: www.learning-curve.net Therapeutic
learning programs: Interactive Metronome, PACE (Processing And Cognitive Enhancement),
The Listening Program, advanced auditory processing therapy using Learning Ears
(homebased, similar to Tomatis Program, but more individualized).
Learning
Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania
Debbie Rodes, President
4751 Lindle Rd., Suite 114
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 939-3731; (888) 775-3272
Web: http:// www.LDAPA.org
LDAPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children
and adults with learning disabilities. We provide information, seminars
and advocate at the state level on behalf of students with SLD.
Learning
Styles & Solutions, LLC
Moira Prager
230 Spring Valley Way
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 459-8878
Email: moiraprager@comcast.net
Individual Cognitive Rehabilitation sessions. Psycho-Educational
Evaluations, Educational Consultations. Orton-Gillingham Practitioner
Specializing in dyslexia, ADHD, organizational skills and curriculum
development.
LearningRx
Main Line
Janet Rutzel
600 Haverford Road, Suite 202
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 440-3600; (610) 675-2711 (fax)
Email: jrutzel@learningrx.net
Web: http://www.learningrx.com/main-line
We strengthen underlying cognitive skills students need to learn.
Weaknesses in one or more areas can result in learning/behavioral
difficulties. We treat the cause of learning/behavioral struggles,
not the symptoms.
Lehigh
Psychological Services
Nanette Balliet
1040 Chestnut St.
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 966-5188; (610) 966-0466 (fax)
Email: danielw@lehighpsych.com
Web: http://www.lehighpsych.com
Assessment and treatment of ADHD and Learning Disabilities, Anxiety,
and Depression.
Lenape
Valley Foundation
Wendy Josephs
500 N. West Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901
(267) 893-5427; (267) 893-5400
Email: wendy.josephs@lenapevf.org
We are the wrap around department working with children and their
families in the schools, homes and communities of Bucks County.
Our foundation also includes services in intensive case management,
out patient therapy, partial programs both adult and geriatric,
etc.
Let's
Go Play, Inc.
Ginger S. Rowan
225 S. Chester Road, Suite 4
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(484) 472-8712
Email: Theraknit@comcast.net
Web: http://www.letsgoplayinc.org
Nonprofit providing social, emotional, educational and behavioral
services to special needs children and families at a reduced cost.
We accept some insurances.
Marie Lewis, RN, PhD, BCEA
#247, 303 W. Lancaster Ave.
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 613-4931
Email: marieclewis@verizon.net
Web: http://marieclewis.com
Neuro-Developmental Disability Case Manager, Education & Behavior
Consultant, Autism Specialist
Little
League Challenger Division
Sam Ranck
539 US Route 15 Hwy
PO Box 3485
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-1921
Email: sranck@littleleague.org
Web: http://www.LittleLeague.org
A league that provides boys and girls with physical or mental disabilities
the opportunity to play baseball and softball.
Little
Wonders Child Growth & Development Center Eric J. Pollock, MSPT
100 West Germantown Pike East Norriton, PA 19401 (610) 275-KIDS (5437);
(610) 275-5477 (fax) Email: eric@littlewonderscenter.com
Web: http://www.littlewonderscenter.com
A One-of-a-Kind Center for Children with Special Needs. Owned and operated by
a Pediatric Physical Therapist. Offers Pediatric Physical, Occupational and Speech
Therapy, along with Therapeutically-Based group activities and classes. Martha
Lloyd Community Services Todd Boyles 190 West Main Street Troy,
PA 16947 (570) 297-2185 x 268; (570) 297-1019 (fax) Email: information@marthalloyd.org
Web: www.marthalloyd.org Over 75
years offering a continuum of care and services for individuals 15 and older with
mental retardation and developmental disabilities: Residential programs; adult
day care; vocational training/work experience; health, recreational, exercise,
and dietary programs- in a safe, secure setting. Local
Right to Education Task Force Lanc-Leb IU 13 Carol Eshleman 111 East
Main Street Strasburg, PA 17579 (717) 687-7596; (717) 394-5251 Email:
carolleshleman@yahoo.com Parents-join
our LTF! We are composed of parents,providers,educators. Our goal is for every
child w/ an IEP to receive FAPE. Info on regs;advocacy;etc
Local
Task Force #3-Allegheny County
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
475 East Waterfront Drive
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 394-5930
Email: cduch@pealcenter.org
Web: http://www.ltf3.org
The Local Task Force serves as a resource for children with all
disabilities and their families in the 42 school distrists in Allegheny
County. Partnering parents and educators to facilitate a free and
appropriate education for children of all abilities.
Local
Task Force on the Right to Education - IU 8
Kathy Custren, Chairperson
Ed Tech Center
580 Foot of Ten Road
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 695-5643; (814) 695-5652 (fax)
Email: kcustren@yahoo.com
Educational advocacy assistance for students in Bedford, Blair,
Cambria, and Somerset county school districts.
Leslie
Lorey
354 Carter Moir Drive
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 560-4263
Email: Loreyles1@comcast.net
Certified School Nurse (PA) for 12 years; Advocate for school students
rights under IDEA, 504 and IHP's; 25 years nursing experience in
hospitals and clinics in Pa, Wv, and Va.
Elyse
Lubell, PhD.
6201 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 202
Allentown, PA 18106
(484) 553-1252
Email: ELubell@asknanswer.com
I provide evaluations for college student accommodations. I also
work with children with ADHD, autism, anxiety and depression. Certified
School Psychologist/Licensed.
Main
Line Autism Diagnostic Clinic
Jutta Vogt, MD
141 West Wayne Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 919-0050; (484) 412-8524 (fax)
Email: drvogt@mainlineautism.com
Web: http://www.mainlineautism.com
Dr. Vogt is a board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist
who provides diagnostic services for children and adults with autism
spectrum disorders.
Gail
H. Mallett, School Neuropsychologist
1079 Connemara Circle
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 491-9234; (215) 491-4784; (215) 491-4787 (fax)
Email: gmallett@comcast.net
I provide a comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation, focusing
upon all europsychological processes involved in learning, cognition,
executive processes, memory, attention and academics.
Nicole
E. Matero, MSW
348 North Pleasant Avenue
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 891-1291
Email: nmatero@yahoo.com
Special Education Consulting, Advocacy, and Training. Empowering,
informing, guiding, and educating parents and students to strengthen
their own advocacy skills.
MBM
Legal Nurse Sharon McGregor, RN CNLCP P.O. Box 1041 DuBois, PA
15801 (814) 590-3464; (814) 591-9876; (814) 375-5519 (fax) Email: mbmclnc@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.mbmclnc.com We work closely
with parents and attorneys to get everything a child will need for the present
and future. Dennis
McAndrews, Esq. Attorney at Law 30 Cassatt Ave Berywn, PA 19312
(610) 648-9300 Email: hkonkler@mcandrewslaw.com
Web: http://www.mcandrewslaw.com
Our firm represents individuals with disabilities and their families in a variety
of areas, including special education matters, special needs trusts,guardianship,
and estate planning. Marycate
McDonough, M.S.Ed, BCBA 489 Gregory Lane West Chester, PA 19380
(267) 253-5366 Email: mcdon4748@earthlink.net
Individualized Program Development, Program Review and Supervision, Functional
Behavioral Assessments (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), Individualized
Skill Assessments, Advocacy Training available on the basics of ABA.
Lorrie
McKinley, Esq.
Attorney at Law
238 West Miner Street
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 436-6060; (610) 436-6804 (fax)
Email: McKVon@aol.com
Web: http://www.mckinleyryan.com
We assist parents in advocating for their school-aged children to
obtain services to which they are entitled in public school.
MCPASE
- Mecer County PA Special Education Group 3366 Morefield Road Hermitage,
PA 16148 (724) 982-4485 Email: fighting4fape.@gmail.com
Web: http://www.mcpase.50megs.com
To ensure a better education for exceptional children and increase the voice
of the families of exceptional children in Mercer County PA. MECA
United Cerebral Palsy Laura Eaton, Executive Director 3745 West 12th
Street Erie, PA 16505 (814) 836-9113; (814) 833-3919 (fax) Web: http://www.mecaucp.com
Advocacy, recreation, wheelchair ramps, sports and information & referral
services for children and adults with any disability and support services to their
families. Mentor Parent Program (Serving Northwest Rural Pennsylvania)
P.O. Box 47 Pittsfield, PA 16340 (814) 563-3470; (888) 447-1431 (in PA)
Email: gwalker@westpa.net Web: www.mentorparent.org Mid-Atlantic
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center TransCen, Inc.
451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 607 Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 217-0124 (V/TTY);
(800) 949-4232 (V/TTY) Email: adainfo@transcen.org
Web: www.adainfo.org
Katherine Miller Educational Consulting & Tutoring
20 Tenby Road
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 789-6501; (610) 975-9851 (fax)
Email: katherine@katherinemillereducation.com
Web: http://www.katherinemillereducation.com
Providing educational consulting and tutoring services to families and students K-college. Our expert tutors are certified in all subject areas including SAT/ACT preparation.
Montgomery
County CHADD Tina Siebert 120 Meadowland Drive Collegeville,
PA 19426 (610) 409-9623 Email: montcochadd610@comcast.net
Web: http://www.CHADD.org A support
group for adults and parents of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity
disorder. Monthly meetings, resources and education.
Donna
J. Morris
114 Staghorn Drive
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 576-7441; (412) 741-8620 (fax)
Email: donnaj1742@verizon.net
Provide advocacy and legal services to parents of children seeking
to get educational services for their children in public schools
in western Pennsylvania.
Angela
Murphy, Esq.
Attorney at Law
106 North Franklin Street
P.O. Box 97
Pen Argyl, PA 18064
(610) 863-8502; (610) 863-3022 (fax)
Email: murphylaw@epix.net
Web: http://www.murphy2.com
Attorney serving families with children with disabilities and specializing
in the area of special education law. Practice covers Northeastern
PA.
Music
Therapy: The Power of Music
Matthew J. Bush, MSW, LSW
1 Center Square, Suite 207
Hanover, PA 17331
Web: http://www.enterthefreudianslip.com
Examines the power of using popular music, something people
already listen to, in therapy. Includes examples of therapeutic
messages in popular music as well as original music by Freudian
Slip, therapeutic rock band.
My
Brain Wellness Center
Jenna M. Inducci, OTR/L
301 Oxford Valley Road Suite 703B
Makefield Executive Offices
Yardley, PA 19067
(215) 321-7009
Email: jennainducci@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.doctor-lorraine.com
Pediatric- Assessing daily functions in children from ages birth
to 18 years old. An occupational therapy evaluation assesses and
interprets the fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing,
neuromuscular status and activities of daily life.
NAMI
Lehigh Valley Jody L. Benner, Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
802 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 (610) 882-2102; (610) 882-0142
(fax) Email: info@namipalehighvalley.org
Web: www.namipalehighvalley.org
Support, education and advocacy for individuals with mental illness and their
family and friends. Special support and education for parents of young children
with mental illness.
NAMI
Pennsylvania (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
2149 N. Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-1514; (800) 223-0500
Email: nami-pa@nami.org
Web: http://namipa.nami.org
National
Autism Association - Pennsylvania Chapter
Jackie Hines
522 Hackman Road
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 625-2120
Email: naapa@ptd.net
Web: http://www.naa-pa.org
Currently serving families in Lancaster, Lebanon, York, Dauphin,
Berks & southern Chester Counties. Monthly support groups, online
support group and workshops.
North
County SpeechWorks Karen Novakoski MS CCC-SLP 5447 New Park Road
White Hall, MD 21161 (410) 692-6301 Email: novakoski@verizon.net
Speech Language Pathology: expertise in severe speech disorders, language disorders
and evaluations. Basic PROMPT trained. Licensed in MD and PA.
Caryl
Andrea Oberman, Esq.
Grove Summit Office Park
607A North Easton Road
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090
(215) 830-5025; (215) 830-5027 (fax)
Email: edlaw@caryloberman.com
Web: www.caryloberman.com
Over 50 years collective experience in education law, representing
children and their families in special education, discipline, gifted
education, accommodations, disability rights and estate planning.
Office
for Dispute Resolution 6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600 Harrisburg, PA
17112 (717) 541-4960 Web:
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/special_edu/cwp/view.asp?a=177&Q=61680 Office
for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 909 Green Street Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 783-4912 (V/TTY); (800) 233-3008 (V/TTY, in PA only) Email: descott@state.pa.us Office
of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Department of Public Welfare
Health and Welfare Building, Room 502 P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675
(717) 787-6443 Office
of Vocational Rehabilitation Department of Labor and Industry 909
Green Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 (717) 787-5244 Email: snasuti@state.pa.us
onTRACK:
Transition Advisors for Challenged Kids
Jennifer Graham
1316 Dogwood Lane
PO Box 731
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0731
(215) 641-1200
Email: jennifermgraham@comcast.net
onTRACK offers parent education seminars on transition to work and
adult life in the community, personalized transition coaching for
families in SE PA, and on-line consultation. Reasonable fees.
OTR,
Inc.
Wilma Dorman or Tina Sullivan
Plymouth Greene Office Campus
920 Germantown Pike, Ste 20
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 270-9650; (610) 270-9685 (fax)
Email: otrinc@verizon.net
Private, pediatric occupational therapy practice. Specialization
in areas of sensory integration & social skills groups. Comprehensive
Assessments & Evaluations, SIPT certified S.I. Therapy, Greenspan/Floortime,
Motor Skill Development, School Readiness, Handwriting, Keyboarding,
School Consultation.
Pace
School Tricia Norris, Intake Coord. 2432 Greensburg Pike Pittsburgh,
PA 15221 (412) 244-1900; (412) 244-0100 (fax) Email: tnorris@paceschool.org Web:
http://www.paceschool.org Pace School
is a placement option for school districts in Allegheny and surrounding counties
and serves kids K-9 with emotional challenges or autism. Parent
Education and Advocacy (PEAL) Center 1119 Penn Avenue, Suite 400 Pittsburgh,
PA 15222 (412) 281-4404; (412) 281-4408 (fax) Email: info@pealcenter.org
Web: http://pealcenter.org/ Parent
Training and Information Center serving Western and Central PA providing up-to-date
disability information, training/workshops and technical assistance to parents
and professionals
Parent Education Network 2107 Industrial Highway York, PA 17402
(717) 600-0100; (800) 522-5827 (V/TTY) (In PA); (800) 441-5028 (Spanish) Email:
pen@parentednet.org Web: www.parentednet.org Parent
and Child Advocates 408 Cherrywood Court Perkasie, PA 18944 (215)
853-2941; (215) 853-2941; (866) 492-5198 (fax) Email: Moroni105@comcast.net
Two partners, nurse and paralegal, advocate for kids in educational setting
and community services. Over 10 years experience Call - We care. Parents
Involved Network of Pennsylvania (PIN of Pennsylvania) 1211 Chestnut Street,
11th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 751-1800; (800) 688-4226 Email:
pin@mhasp.org Web: www.pinofpa.org Parent
Support Center Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Erie Office
1600 Peninsula Drive, Suite C Erie, PA 16505 (814) 836-0870, ext. 258;
(800) 677-5610, ext. 8476 Serving parents of children with special needs in
Erie, Warren and Crawford Counties.
Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
Lisa Kray
623 Elm Street
PO Box 276
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-7610
Email: nwregion@parenttoparent.org
Web: http://www.parenttoparent.org
Connecting families of children and adults with disabilities or
special needs for purposes of support and sharing information with
one another.
Parent
to Parent of Pennsylvania
6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600
Harrisburg, PA 17112-2764
(717) 540-4722; (800) 986-4550 (in PA)
Email: info@parenttoparent.org
Web: www.parenttoparent.org
Parents
in Toto Autism Resource Center
Mary Limbacher
143 S. Main Street
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 473-0990
Email: mary@parentsintoto.org
Web: http://www.parentsintoto.org
Providing a supportive environment for the exchange of ideas, information,
and hope for the entire family through monthly support groups; social
events; and, professional speakers.
The
Pathway School Louise Robertson, M.Ed. 162 Egypt Road Noristown,
PA 19403 (610) 277-0660 Ext. 212; (610) 277-0660 Ext. 307; (610) 539-1493
(fax) Email: LouiseR@PathwaySchool.org
Web: http://www.PathwaySchool.org
The Pathway School provides innovative programming for students who experience
complex learning disabilities and neuropsychiatric disorders. A continuum of services
is offered, which supports students at their current level of functioning. Theresa
Peduto Educational Consulting Services, Inc. 90 City Island Ave. Bronx,
NY 10464 (718) 885 1150 Email: edconsultschool@aol.com College
selection and application process, specializing in working with students with
learning differences. Pennsylvania
Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. 4804 Derry Street Harrisburg,
PA 17111 (717) 564-8985 Email: info@papta.org
Web: http://www.papta.org/ Pennsylvania
PTA is a statewide child advocacy organization dedicated to engaging parents in
education and protecting children and families.
Pennsylvania
Deaf-Blind Project
6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600
Harrisburg, PA 17112-2764
(717) 541-4960; (800) 360-7282 (in PA only)
Web: http://www.pattan.k12.pa.us
Pennslyvania
Department of Health
Bureau of Family Health
Health and Welfare Building 7th Floor
625 Forster Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(800) 986-4550; (717) 772-0323 (fax)
Email: rshomper@state.pa.us
Web: http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us
Special Kids Network is a statewide information and referral network
that connects children with special needs and their families with
services they need. Special Kids Network: 1-800-986-4550; System
Of Care: 1-877-986-4550
Pennsylvania
Elks Home Service Program Margie Wood, RN 1460 Henderson Avenue
Washington, PA 15301 (724) 225-1395 Web: www.paelks.com/files/Homeserv.htm
Provides free support and advocacy services to children and adults in Pennsylvania
who have developmental disabilities. Services are provided in the person's own
home. Pennsylvania's
Initiative on Assistive Technology Amy Goldman, Program Director 1601
N. Broad Street, Suite 610 Philadelphia, PA 19122 (800) 204-7428; (866)
268-0579 (TTY); (215) 204-9371 (fax) Email: ATinfo@temple.edu
Web: http://disabilities.temple.edu/programs
Statewide assistive technology program, offering free short-term device loans,
demonstrations, public awareness activities, and recycled equipment programs.
Pennsylvania
Parents and Caregivers Resource Network P.O. Box 4336 Harrisburg,
PA 17111-0336 (717) 561-0098; (888) 572-7368 (in PA) Web: www.ppcrn.org Pennsylvania
Protection and Advocacy Inc. 1414 N. Cameron Street, Suite C Harrisburg,
PA 17103 (717) 236-8110; (800) 692-7443 (V/TTY, in PA); (717) 346-0293; (877)
375-7139 Email: ppa@ppainc.org Web:
www.ppainc.org Pennsylvania
Special Education Mediation Service (PA SEMS) 6340 Flank Drive Suite
600 Harrisburg, PA 17112-2764 (800) 992-4334; (717) 541-4960; (800) 654-5984
(TTY) Pennsylvania
Speech-Language-Hearing Association 800 Perry Highway, Suite 3 Pittsburgh,
PA 15229-1128 (412) 366-9858 Email: psha@psha.org
Web: www.psha.org Pennsylvania
Tourette Syndrome Association Laura Umbrell, Administrator 132 West
Middle Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (800) 990-3300; (717) 337-1134; (717)
337-1960 (fax) Email: laura@patsainc.org
Web: http://www.patsainc.org PA-TSA
provides information and educational programs for teachers, classmates, health
professionals and the public. Advocates accompany parents to IEP, 504 & MDT
meetings.
Dr.
Daniel J. Pezzulo
1755 Oregon Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 581-5255
Email: drpezzulo@yahoo.com
Parent consultation, education, & ongoing support; independent
initial and 2nd opinion psycho-educational evaluations; the development
of research based IEPs, Gifted Individualized Educational Programs,
Behavior Intervention Plans, and Section 504 services plans.
Philadelphia
HUNE, Inc.
Luz Hernandez
2200 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 425-6203; (215) 425-6204 (fax)
Email: huneinc@aol.com
Web: http://www.huneinc.org
HUNE provides bilingual (English and Spanish) training, individual
and technical assistance to parents of children with disabilities
and professionals that reside in Philadelphia County.
Pittsburgh
Center for Early Intervention 1000 McKnight Park Drive Suite 1006
A & B Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412) 635-3180; (412) 635-0549 (fax)
Director: Patti Metosky, Ph.D. Pittsburgh
Regional Group of IDA P.O. Box 536 Wexford, PA 15090 (412) 761-0898;
(610) 527-5011 (fax) Email: info@pghida.org Web:
http://www.pbida.org The Pittsburgh Regional
Group of the International Dyslexia Association promotes literacy to families
and professionals on western Pennsylvania through research, educationa and advocacy. Pocono
Autism Society We advocate for persons with autism and foster dialogue
between parents and professionals to enhance diagnosis, therapy, education and
recreation of persons with autism. Web: http://home.ptd.net/%7Erjd/pas/
Positive
Advocacy Alliance Kathleen Larson 408 Cherrywood Court Perkasie,
PA 18944 (215) 853-2941; (215) 630-7472 Email: moroni105@comcast.net
Support Group for Parents, Families and Caregivers of Children with Disabilities
- Advocacy, Education, Strategy Sharing, Social Support, Overcoming Barriers,
Camaraderie.
Potential,
Inc.
Kristine Quinby, M.Ed., BCBA
638 Newtown Yardley Road
Commons West, Suite 1F
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-0670; (215) 579-6960 (fax)
Email: info@potentialinc.org
Web: http://www.potentialinc.org
ABA-VB Therapy based on the VB-MAPP in our clinic or the client's
home or school. Behavior Plans, toilet training, social skills &
more.
Precious
Jewels Communication Center Patricia Stewart, MS, CCC-SLP 396 Sunset
Road West Reading, PA 19611 (484) 269-8802; (610) 207-2752; (610) 374-6014
(fax) Email: Pattyspeech@yahoo.com
PA and NY State licensed Speech/Language Pathologist specializing in the evaluation
and treatment of pediatric communication disorders. Princeton
Speech-Language & Learning Center Terri Rossman, MS, CCC-SLP; 19
Wall Street Princeton, NJ 08540 (609) 924-7080; (609) 924-6563 (fax) Email:
info@psllcnj.com Web: http://www.psllcnj.com
Private practice offering consultation, evaluation and treatment for children
with communication disorders and learning disorders. Offering one-one and small
group speech-language therapy, and specialized tutoring. Programs
for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5 Division of Early Intervention
Bureau of Special Education Department of Education 333 Market Street,
7th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333 (717) 783-6882 Programs
for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2 Children's
Services Division Office of Mental Retardation Department of Public Welfare
P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675 (717) 783-7213
Beth
Prosser, ADHD & Life Coach
P.O. Box 1414
Camp Hill, PA 17001
(717) 441-4354
Email: beth@adhdsolutions.net
Web: http://www.adhdsolutions.net
Helping children, adolescents and families clarify and achieve their
personal and academic goals. Structures and strategies are developed
to target the client’s specific ADHD issues.
Public
Interest Law Center
1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Second Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 627-7100
Email: skerr@pilcop.org
Web: http://www.pilcop.org
The Public Interest Law Center provides representation to assist
children with disabilities. Serving IN, AK and PA.
The
Quaker School at Horsham Ruth Joray 250 Meetinghouse Road Horsham,
PA 19044 (215) 674-2875; (215) 674-9913 (fax) Email: rjoray@quakerschool.org
Web: http://quakerschool.org The Mission
of The Quaker School at Horsham is to provide specialized programs for bright
students with diverse learning styles within a small caring community that embodies
the Quaker values of integrity, equality, peace, and simplicity.
Quinn
Developmental Services
The BehaviorExcellence Program
Eileen C. Quinn, M. ABA, BCBA
Address: P.O. Box 765
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-7577
Email: QDS@BehaviorExcellence.com
Web: www.BehaviorExcellence.com
Individualized Case Consulting, Staff Development Trainings, Educational
Setting Support. Behavior Analysis & Therapy integrated into
education, the community, and the home.
Audrey
Rasmusson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
5539 McCandless Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 628-4287
Email: attorneyrasmusson@gmail.com
I represent children in Special Education proceedings and appeals
of Medical Assistance denials for mental health services. Free initial
consultation.
Ready,
Set, Go! Nicole Verrett M.S., OTR/L 25 Coplay Place Mountaintop,
PA 18707 (443) 829-5369 Email: cnverrett@epix.net
Occupational Therapist offering sensory-motor therapy for children with special
needs within a gymnastics center to enhance growth in all aspects of functional
development Recording
for the Blind & Dyslexic Susan Rouse 215 W. Church Rd. King
of Prussia, PA 19406 (610) 265-8090 Ext 26; (610) 265-7929 (fax) Email:
srouse@rfbd.org Web: http://www.rfbd.org
RFB&D is the nation's educational audio textbook library. RFB&D offers
textbooks from kindergarten readers through graduate level materials, that encompass
every major academic and vocational subject area. Regional
ADA Technical Assistance Agency Mid-Atlantic DBTAC TransCen, Inc.
451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 607 Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 217-0124 (V/TTY)
Email: adainfo@transcen.org Web:
http://www.adainfo.org
Catherine
Merino Reisman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
20 East Redman Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 354-0071; (856) 873-5640 (fax)
Email: creisman@reismancarolla.com
Web: http://www.reismancarolla.com
We represent parents of children with special needs by consulting
with parents about their child's legal rights, requirements in connection
with the development of an Individualized Education Program, etc.
Rights
Now Mary R. Hayes-Sharp, M Ed 977 Natalie Lane Coopersburg, PA
18036 (610) 966-5674 Email: HSteachME@aol.com
I accompany parents and children to Individual Education Plan meetings. I examine
plans for appropriate services. I will advocate if due process is necessary.
Michele
Robins, Ph.D.
36 East Front Street
Media, PA 19063
(215) 590-7247; (215) 590-7247
Email: Robinsm@email.chop.edu
Neuropsychogical assessment for children and adults with learning
disabilities, school consultation and educational support. Specializing
in assistance with IEP's and consultation to schools and parents.
Shannon
Rosenman, OTR/L, PC
211 Loch Alsh Drive
Chalfont, PA 18914
(610) 662-8411; (610) 487-2828 (fax)
Email: KidOTPa@gmail.com
35 years in practice; provide home-based, family-centered Occupational
Therapy for young children; specialize in sensory processing issues
affecting learning, play, and self-care.
Ginger
S. Rowan, M.S., L.M.F.T., LLC
225 S. Chester Road, Suite 4
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 359-0278
Email: Theraknit@comcast.net
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years experience
with special needs children and their families. Now accepting some
private insurances.
Nancy
Ryan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
238 West Miner Street
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 436-6060; (610) 436-6804 (fax)
Email: nryan@mckinleyryan.com
Web: http://www.mckinleyryan.com
We assist parents in advocating for their school-aged children to
obtain services to which they are entitled in public school.
Kara
S. Schmidt, PhD, LLC
323 Park Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 544-4490
Email: kara.schmidt@gmail.com
Web: http://www.childneuropsychologyonline.com
I provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for children
and adolescents with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism and pervasive
developmental disorders, and other academic or social/emotional
difficulties.
Schreiber
Pediatric Rehab Center 625 Community Way Lancaster, PA 17603 (717)
393-0425; (717) 392-7107 (fax) Email: sprc@schreiberpediatric.org Web:
http://www.schreiberpediatric.org Not-for-profit
organization that provides education and therapy programs for children with disabilities.
Our goal-oriented approach maximizes each child's ability to function as independently
as possible.
Sharing
and Caring of Bucks County
P.O. Box 462
Richboro, PA 18954
(215) 355-0719 (fax)
Email: info@sharingcaringbuckscounty.org
Web: http://www.sharingcaringbuckscounty.org
A Non-profit Organization and Support Group for Autism Spectrum
Disorders We welcome family members, educators, students, friends,
and medical professionals of our community.
Richard
J. Shoch, Esq.
Attorney at Law
240-246 Market Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-7777; (570) 286-8075 (fax)
Email: attshoch@ptd.net
Representing special needs children and their families in the areas
of special education law, school discipline, estate planning and
adoption/guardianship matters.
Rachael
Simms, BSW, M.Ed. Connections-Social Clubs for Students with ASD 307
Foxcroft Circle Royersford, PA 19468 (610) 507-7969 Email: ASDConnections@yahoo.com A
social skills club for individuals with high functioning Autism. We focus on teaching
social thinking skills with a strong emphasize on the generalization process. Socialization
Station Lisa Mitchell 63 West Lancaster Ave., Suite 14 Ardmore, PA
19003 (267) 974-9805 Email: socializationstation@hotmail.com We
provide social skills play groups for children diagnosed with ASD. Our goal is
to encompass FUN while utilizing strategies needed for effective communication
and interaction.
Bonnie
Socket, Ph.D.
122 S. Church St.
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 696-2009
Email: drsocket@drbonniesocket.com
Web: http://www.drbonniesocket.com
Comprehensive psychology practice specializing in the evaluation
and treatment of children, adolescents and their parents. Licensed
psychologist Certified School Psychologist
SPEAK
Unlimited Inc
Susan F. Rzucidlo
P.O. Box 98
Landenberg, PA 19350
(610) 659-3145; (610) 274-2205 (fax)
Email: srz@dol.net
Web: http://www.papremisealert.com
SPEAK Unlimited provides educational and adult service advocates
in SE PA. We support, educate,review documents and attend meetings.
We also provide speakers on community safety for children and adults.
Special Education Consult-line
(800) 879-2301 (V/TTY)
Web: http://www.pde.state.pa.us/
Special
Families Resource Center: Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D. 514 South 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 592-1333; (267) 200-0806 (fax) Email: therapist@alternativechoices.com
Web: www.specialfamilies.com
On this site, psychologist, author, and parent Robert Naseef, Ph.D., shares his
insights and experiences on family life --focusing on the special needs of families
and emphasizing the role of fathers. Spina
Bifida Association 209 E. State St, Suite B Quarryville, PA 17566-1242
(717) 786-9280; (888) 770-7272 (In PA) Email: sbaofpa@aol.com
Web: http://www.geocities.com/sbaofgpa
State
Education Agency Rural Representative Advisory Service Department
of Education 333 Market Street, 6th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17126 (717)
787-8022 State
Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth Bureau of Consumer
and Family Affairs Beechmont Building, Suite 32, 2nd Floor P.O. Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA 17105 (717) 772-7828 State
Mental Retardation Program Department of Public Welfare Health and
Welfare Building, Room 512 P.O. Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675
(717) 787-3700 Email: kecasey@state.pa.us
Successful
Advocate Solutions
Mary DeRubeis
2517 Heartwood Drive
Upper St Clair, PA 15241
(412) 854-7663; (412) 854-7664 (fax)
Email: marycderu@msn.com
Parent advocate with practical, realistic experience willing to
attend IEP meetings and conferences in the Upper St Clair area for
special needs children who may not be having success in school.
Gregory
W. Sutton, Esq.
Attorney at Law
611 Lawson Avenue
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 209-8620; (215) 302-7345 (fax)
Email: greg@suttonlawgroup.org
Web: http://www.suttonlawgroup.org
The Sutton Law Group is an education advocacy law firm specializing
in special education and school discipline matters.
Jerry
L. Tanenbaum, Esq.
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis, LLP
220 Lake Drive East, Suite 200
Woodland Falls Corp. Park
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-1165
(856) 482-5733; (856) 482-6980 (fax)
Email: jerry_tanenbaum@shsl.com
Practices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Telecommunication
Device Distribution Program Sandra McNally, Program Mgr. Institute
on Disabilities 1601 North Broad Street, Suite 610 Philadelphia, PA 19122
(800) 204-7428; (866) 268-0579 (TTY); (215) 204-9371 (fax) Email: TDDP@temple.edu
Web: http://disabilities.temple.edu/programs
Offers free telephone equipment to Pennsylvanians whose disability prevents them
from using regular phone equipment. Application requires documentation, including
proof of income and disability.
Tempo!
Music Therapy Services
Angela Guerriero
7 North Five Points Road
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 344-7030
Email: info@tempotherapy.com
Web: http://www.tempotherapy.com
Tempo! offers individual and group music therapy sessions as well
as adapted and therapeutic music lessons.
David
S. Thalheimer
Thalheimer & Palumbo, P.C.
1831 Chestnut St., Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 568-5656; (215) 972-5544 (fax)
Email: david@thalheimer.com
Attorneys representing parents in special education and school discipline
matters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Consultations,
IEP Meetings, Arbitration s and Hearings.
Therapy
Time, Inc. Eileen Martello P.O. Box 1599 Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 633-1574; (215) 919-6481; (215) 633-1575 (fax) Email: eileenmartello@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.therapytimeinc.com
Therapeutic workshops for children & adolescents that facilitate learning
& growth in various areas of healthy functioning. Therapy
Works For Kids Marjorie Cases 316 Pritchard Lane Wallingford,
PA 19086 (610) 566-3937 Email: marjorie.cases@twfk.net
Web: http://www.twfk.net Therapy Works for
Kids is a private clinic offering the latest treatment approaches to meet
the specific needs of children diagnosed with developmental delay, sensory processing
disorder, learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder, and motor dysfunction.
Tioga Autism Support Coalition
23 Grant St.
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-3256; (570) 549-2316
Email: abren@ptd.net
Supporting those with autism spectrum disorder and their families
in Tioga County, PA. Advocacy, treatment options, grant writing/training
have been projects the group has had since 2004. Monthly meetings
in Wellsboro, Mansfield, and Knoxville, PA.
Total
Learning Centers
12045 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 970-1090; (724) 940-1030 (fax)
and
100 Hafner Ave.
Etna, PA 15223
(412) 449-0999; (412) 449-0777 (fax)
and
3909 Clairton Blvd
Brentwood, PA 15227
(412) 885-7123; (412) 885-9030 (fax)
and
6335 William Penn Highway
Export, PA 15632
(724) 387-1204; (724) 387-1208 (fax)
Email: info@totallearningcenter.com
Web: http://totallearningcenter.com
Offering expert multi-sensory tutoring, testing by school psychologists,
Orton-Gillingham programs, math, study skills, social skills, speech/language,
attention skills development, and other individualized programs.
Traina
Behavioral Consulting LLC
Allison Traina
PO Box 408
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
(215) 346-6822
Email: info@trainabehavioral.com
Web: http://www.trainabehavioral.com
Traina Behavioral Consulting or TBC, provides ABA-VB therapeutic
and consultative services for children with autism and similar developmental
disabilities.
Traumatic
Brain Injury Educational Specialist Brenda Eagan Brown, M. Ed. Brain
Injury School Consultant/Advocate 2099 Old State Road New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 924-2009 Email: tbiconsultpa@aol.com PA
Teacher Certified K-6 Elementary & K-12 Special Education. Master's Degree-George
Washington-specializing in Educational Aspect of Brain Injuries. Local/State level
advocate for BRAIN INJURED students. UCP
Kids (Unique Community Programs for Kids) UCP of Pittsburgh UCP Kids 4638
Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 697-7434 ext. 112 Email: mpayne@ucppittsburgh.org
Web: http://www.ucppittsburgh.org
Promotes inclusion of children with disabilities into recreation and leisure
activities through family partnership program, trainings for recreation staff
and educational workshops. UCP
Central PA Roxanne Daniel 44 South 38th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-0611; (717) 975-0839 (fax) Email: rdaniel@ucpcentralpa.org
Web: http://www.ucpcentralpa.org
Family Support Services offers advocacy and support, Sibshops, information
and referral, lending library, parent trainings and more for families in Cumberland,
Perry, and Dauphin Counties. UCP
of South Central PA Shannon Raines 788 Cherry Tree Court Hanover
PA 17331 (717) 632-5552 Email: sraines@ucpsouthcentral.org
Website: http://www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/137
United
Cerebral Palsy of Pennsylvania
1902 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-6129; (717) 761-6950 (TTY)
Email: info@ucpofpa.org
Web: http://www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/130
Unlocking
Potential, Inc.
1931 East Orvilla Road
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 361-1112; (215) 872-6424
Email: Unlockingpotential@verizon.net Web:
http://www.unlockingpotentialinc.com/
Coaching/consulting services. Helping families with children having
special needs and the professionals supporting them positively reach
goals through skill/strategy development, education and proactive
action-oriented planning.
Variety,
the Children's Charity - Family Resource Center
Gail Stein
P.O. Box 609
2950 Potshop Road
Worcester, PA 19490
(610) 584-4366 Ext. 1044; (215) 735-0803; (610) 584-5586 (fax)
Email: gailstein@varietyphila.org
Web: http://www.varietyphila.org
A non-profit resource where parents can turn to for: support, information,
services and recreational opportunities in the Greater Philadelphia
Area.
Vosburgh
Educational Consulting George Vosburgh 105 Upper Gulph Road Wayne,
PA 19087 (610) 724-1925; (610) 964-8848; (610) 602-1760 (fax) Email: edu-guide@comcast.net
Web: http://vosburgheducationalconsulting.com
We can reduce the stress of school or college admission, improve options for the
right fit for the individual, and maintain an organized, personalized approach. Carlton
Anne Cook Walker, Esq. Attorney at Law 213 Nort First Street McConnellsburg,
PA 17233 (717) 485-4LAW (4529) Email: AttorneyWalker@gmail.com
Web: http://www.carltonwalkerlaw.com
Southcentral Pennsylvania Attorney and mother of legally blind and gifted five
year old. Advocacy and representation from IFSP or IEP preparation forward.
The
Wanna Play Program
Beth Roberts
8701a West Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 853-2898; (610) 853-0837 (fax)
Email: mail@wannaplayprogram.com
Web: http://www.wannaplayprogram.com
An interactive program to help children strengthen their appropriate
behavior and social skills. Social groups and individual trainings
offered in our location, home and school environment.
The
Watson Institute
Shari Bruce
301 Camp Meeting Rd.
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-1800; (412) 741-2454 (fax)
Email: sharib@thewatsoninstitute.org
Web: http://www.thewatsoninstitute.org
The Watson Institute serves children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(ASD), neurological impairments or serious emotional challenges.
Charles
Weiner, Esq. Attorney at Law 179 N. Broad Street Doylestown, PA
18901 (215) 348-4283; (866) 497-9597; (215) 340-2412 (fax) Email: charles@charlesweinerlaw.com
Web: http://www.charlesweinerlaw.com
Practice dedicated to representing children who have special needs in education,
school discipline and high stakes testing (SAT, LSAT, GMAT, MCAT) accommodations
throughout Pennsylvania. Provides representation for IEPs, due process and civil
court. Ilene
Young, Esq. Attorney at Law Law Offices of Carol E. Cardonick
68 East Court Street Doylestown PA 18901 (215) 444-0445 Civil Practice,
Family Law, Special Education Law Rick
Younkin M.S.Ed., School Psychologist
20397 RT 19, Suite 238 Cranberry Township, PA 15606 (724) 933-7341
Email: RickYounkin@aol.com School
Psychologist, specialized training in the theories of Structual Cognitive Modifiability
Enhancement and Mediated Learning and implementation of Dynamic Assessment and
Instrumental Enrichment (Feuerstein)
William
J. Zee, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1125 Atlantic Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 572-7350; (609) 572-7620; (609) 572-7351 (fax)
Email: wzee@cooperlevenson.com
Web: http://www.cooperlevenson.com
Specialize in the litigation of special education and general school
law disputes. Expereince representing both educational institutions
as well as parents.
Barb
Zimmerman
1316 Ridgeview Circle
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 246-4443
Email: BarbZimAdvocate@yahoo.com
Special Education advocate. Can assist families with IEPs and IFSPs
will attend meetings and review records.
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