The
Achievement Center
Elizabeth Blankemeyer
312 Whitwell Drive
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-7399; (540) 366-5523 (fax)
Email: info@achievementcenter.org
Web: http://www.achievementcenter.org
Licensed and accredited private day school for children with learning
disabilities and attention deficit disorder in grades K-9. Tutoring
and summer programs available.
ADA Information Center for Mid-Atlantic Region
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: http://www.adainfo.org/
C.
Adams Consulting Services, LLC
Catherine Adams
5525 Shooters Hill Ln.
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 738-9984
Email: adamsadhdconsult@verizon.net
Web: http://www.adamsadhdconsult.com
Co-founder of the ADHD Resource Group of Northern Virginia. Catherine
Adams gives parent workshops and training sessions to education
professionals and support service organizations on the impacts associated
of AD/HD.
ADD Treatment Center
Joseph A. Sandford, Ph.D., Director
727 Twin Ridge Lane
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 320-0158; (804) 320-0242 (fax)
Email: jsandford@braintrain.com
Down-to-earth cognitive behavioral techniques to help people with
ADD/ADHD. Therapy focuses on self-control, coping skills, environmental
changes and, if appropriate, coordination with physicians for medication.
Advocate4ed
Kathleen Ross-Kidder, Ph.D.
14115 Lovers Lane, Suite 157
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 727-1144
Email: advocate4ed@copper.net
Web: http://www.advocate4ed.com
Nationally recognized LD/ADHD expert, licensed psychologist, providing:
assessment; advocacy; staff training, IEP, FBA, BIP consultation;
& individual therapy for underachieving children, adolescents
& adults.
Advocating
4 Kids
Cheryl A Poe, MA Educational Consult & Advocate
Virginia Beach, VA
757-306-1942 (o); 757-286-0549(c)
Email: Yourbusychild@yahoo.com
Web: http://advocate4kids.org/
I provide educational support and advocacy services to parents with
children who have learning disabilities. I help parents understand
the their rights and assist them in ensuring their children have
an equal opportunities for a free and appropriate education in the
public school setting.
Albemarle Therapy Center
Molly Zarski, PT
1102 Rose Hill Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 979-8628; (434) 979-8536 (fax)
Email: albemarletherapy@embarqmail.com
Occupational, Physical and Speech therapy services for children.
Alexandria City Public Schools
Special Education Parent Resource Center
Anne R. Lipnick
1501 Cameron St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4552; (703) 836-7923 (fax)
Email: alipnick@acps.k12.va.us
Web: http://www.acps.k12.va.us/prc/index.php
We provide individual support, support groups, workshops, and information
about special education, advocacy, and disabilities to Alexandria
parents of children with special needs.
All
Can Read LLC
Faune Marie Watkins
1313 Vincent Place
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 288-2943
Email: allcanread@starpower.net
Web: http://www.allcanread.com
We provide intensive one-on-one tutoring, for students who are struggling
learning to read. We use scientific researched based reading programs.
Visit our website for details.
American Diabetes Association
Government Affairs and Advocacy Division
1701 N. Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 549-1500; (800) DIABETES
Web: http://www.diabetes.org
The American Diabetes Association is committed to ending discrimination
against people with diabetes through its legal advocacy program.
The Arc of Greater Prince William/Family Support Program
Jan Russell
13505 Hillendale Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 730-3124; (703) 670-8648 (fax)
Email: ksmith@arcgpw.org
Web: http://www.arcgpw.org
The Family Support Program provides respite care services, support
groups, periodic workshops, and sponsors the annual Circle of Support
Conference.
The
Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham, Inc.
620 Simms Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 437-9214; (540) 810-0760; (540) 437-9217 (fax)
Email: arc@hrarc.org
Web: http://www.hrarc.org
Services include: Op Shop adult day support program, Newsletter,
Adult/Teen Canteen Socials, Parent-to-Parent support group, lending
library, SVAP
The Arc of Loudoun
Steve Wolfsen
P.O. Box 243
Leesburg, VA 20178
(703) 777-1939
Email: steve@thearcofloudoun.org
Web: http://thearcofloudoun.org
Advocates for rights of people with disabilities.
The
Arc of Northern Shenandoah Valley
Nichole Pangle
119 Youth Development Ct.
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 665-0461
Email: arcnsv@verizon.net
Web: http://thearcofnsv.org
Provides information, education and advocacy services to people
with disabilities, their families and professionals
The
Arc of Northern Virginia
Nancy Mercer
98 N Washington St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 532-3214; (703) 532-3398 (fax)
Email: info@thearcofnova.org
Web: http://thearcofnova.org
Provides advocacy and support to individuals with disabilities and
their families. Special Needs Trust Management, DD Waiver Management,
GOLR, Information & Referral.
*The Arc of Virginia
2025 East Main Street, Suite 120
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 649-8481; (804) 649-3585 (fax)
Email: criely@arcofva.org
Web: http://www.arcofva.org
Ashburn
Psychological Services
Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D.
44110 Ashburn Village Boulevard
Ashburn Village Shopping Center, Suite 251
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 338-1138; (703) 468-1404; (703) 468-1413 (fax)
Email: info@ashburnpsych.com
Web: http://www.ashburnpsych.com
Dedicated to excellence in psychological practice, Ashburn Psychological
Services offers a wide array of diagnostic, psychotherapy and consultation
services for children, adolescents, adults and families.
Asperger Family Support
Mary Huff
505 Village Woods
Earlysville, VA 22936
(434) 973-0763
Email: maryhuff@comcast.net
Asperger Family Support is located in the Charlottesville, VA area.
Email group list and support group meetings are free of charge.
Private consultation available for fee.
The
Auburn School
Admissions Office
1350 Beverly Road
Suite 115, #461
McLean, VA 22101-3633
(703) 967-2462
Email: aober@theauburnschool.org
Web: http://theauburnschool.org
The Auburn School offers a stimulating educational program for intellectually
engaged students with challenges in the areas of communication,
socialization, language, and organization.
The Aurora School
Jennifer Lassiter
205-B North Maple Avenue
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-1414; (540) 751-1411 (fax)
Email: TheAuroraSchool@aol.com
The Aurora School is a non-profit school serving children with autism
using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) offering both center-based
and home-based services.
Autism
and Behavior Support Services
Robin Moyher
3014 Gatepost Lane
Oak Hill, VA 20171
(703) 391-1754
Email: info@autismbehaviorss.com
Web: http://www.autismbehaviorss.com/
Our goal is to help parents to help their children reach social
and educational milestones in the home and school.
Autism Center of Virginia at VCU
Shirley Wiley, PhD, Director
1400 Westwood Ave., Suite 101
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 827-3801; (804) 827-3822
Email: autismcenter@vcu.org
Autism
Interventions of Richmond
Rosemary Hardwich
13311 Farm Crest Court
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 266-1105; (804) 651-6578
Email: rhardwich@comcast.net
Certified Relationship Development Intervention(tm) (RDI) Consultant
to work with families that have children wtih Autism.
Autism Outreach, Inc.
Michelle L. Hurst M.Ed.
701 Emerald Hill Drive
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 669-4972
Email: AutismOutreach@hotmail.com
Web: www.AutismOutreach.org
We specialize in Discrete Trial Teaching, Fluency Instruction and
Verbal Behavior ABA programs.
*Autism Society of America, Central
Virginia
P.O. Box 29364
Richmond, VA 23242
(804) 257-0192; (804) 290-0286 (fax)
Email: asacv@aol.com
Web: www.asacv.org
Autism
Society of America, Northen Virginia Chapter
Kymberly S. DeLoatche
98 N. Washington St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 495-8444; (703) 532-3398 (fax)
Email: asanv.ed@gmail.com
Web: http://asanv.org
We provide information and support to individuals with autism and
their families in the Northern Virginia area.
Autism
Society of America, South Central Virginia
PO Box 10756
Danville, Virginia
(434) 685-7815
Provides information, education, and support for area people with
autism and their families.
Autism
Society of America - Tidewater Chapter
Angel Barnhill
6300 East Virginia Beach Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 461-4474
Email: tidewaterasa@verizon.net
Web: http://tidewaterasa.org
Information, education, referral, and support for anyone affected
by autism in the Hampton Roads community.
Beacon
Counseling and Consulting
Carrie Fancett Pagels, Ph.D.
372 McLaws Circle, Ste 2
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 564-3100; (757) 564-3500 (fax)
Email: cfpagels@aol.com
Licensed Clinical Psychologist with doctorate in School Psychology.
Over twenty years experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Pre-schoolers through adults.
Behavioral
Care Services
Sarika Garga
7350 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 101
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 398-1085
Email: info@behavioral-care.com
Web: http://www.behavioral-care.com
We provide Psycho-Educational Evaluations, Treatment & Testing
for Learning Disabilities & ADHD, Therapy for treatment of Depression,Anxiety
and Behavioral & Emotional Disorders.
Behavioral
Therapeutic Options, P.C.
Angela Adkins
28 Meadow Lane, Suite A
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 942-0916
Email: angela5830@aol.com
We offer in home services and training in the following areas: Positive
Behavioral Supports, staff and family education, functional communication
and creating multi-sensory environments.
Birth
to Eight Consulting
Diane Gray, M.Ed
2743 Oakton Park Ct.
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 242-6626
Email: dgrayedu@gmail.com
I specialize in Early Childhood and Special Education, including
Infants and Toddlers. I provide information to parents regarding
their child's development.
Blue
Ridge Autism Center
Angela Leonard
P.O. Box 226
Blue Ridge, VA 24064
(540) 777-1218; (540) 293-0990; (540) 777-1216 (fax)
Email: brac.1@juno.com
Web: http://www.blueridgeautismcenter.com
The Blue Ridge Autism Center is a nonprofit special education day
school serving families and public entities challenged with autism,
using the principles of ABA.
Blue
Ridge Music Therapy
Jennifer Capone, MT-BC
111 Valleywood Drive
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 941-5951
Email: info@blueridgemusictherapy.com
Web: http://www.blueridgemusictherapy.com
Providing high-quality Music Therapy services through Early Intervention,
Special Education in the schools, and private services.
Rene'
Bowman Educational Consulting
6802 Paragon Place, Suite 410
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 986-7238
Email: rene@renebowman.com
We provide Intensive 1-on-1 Reading/Writing/Spelling Tutoring using
the Wilson Reading System. We also provide parent educational advocacy
for the IEP process.
Brain
Injury Association of VA
3212 Cutshaw Avenue, Suite 315
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 355-5748; (800) 334-8443 (in VA)
Email: info@biav.net
Web: http://www.biav.net/
BrainTrain
727 Twin Ridge Lane
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 320-0105
Email: info@braintrain.com
Web: www.braintrain.com
Bridging
the Gap: A Special Needs Symposium
P.O. Box 20361
Roanoke, VA 24018
ATTN: Christopher Desimone
This is a non-profit annual event in Roanoke focusing on families
with special needs children. It is a free, public one-day conference.
If you need further information, please notify me and I will send
you the materials.
William
Brownley, Esq.
Attorney at Law
11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite 2000
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 758-5562; (703) 758-5561 (fax)
Email: BillBrownley@Brownleylaw.com
Web: http://www.BrownleyLaw.com
A law firm that specializes in education law and advocacy. Serves
the Washington metropolitan area. Provides integrated educational
services from advocacy to legal representation.
Mary
C. Burch, Psy.D., PC
708 Mobjack Place
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-1958
Email: mcburch@yahoo.com
I offer comprehensive educational evaluations for children with
specific learning disabilities, as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder.
Audrey
J. Burges, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Strother Law Offices, PLC
The Hillyard-Maury House
15 East Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 523-2000; (804) 523-2008 (fax)
Email: aburges@strotherlaw.com
Web: http://www.strotherlaw.com
Cary
Street Partners
Andre G. Pineda
250 Executive Center Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 735-2846; (540) 735-2840; (540) 735-2841 (fax)
Email: apineda1@carystreetpartners.com
Web: http://carystreetpartners.com
I work with families and individuals with disabled children to create
appropriate investment strategies. I'm the parent of a child with
Down Syndrome.
Gregory
Cassis, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1108 E. Main Street, Ste. 600
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 647-7160
Email: glcassis@gmail.com
Web: http://crowgeyandgrossman.com
Legal representation and advocacy for IEP meetings, mediation, due
process and appeals. Free consultations.
Celebrate!ADHD
43192 Newbridge Square
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 508-7908
Email: ADHDcamps@aol.com
Web: http://www.celebrateADHD.com
We provide positive Camp experiences for children with special needs
throughout the year.
The
Center for Adoption Support and Education, Inc. (C.A.S.E.)
8505 Arlington Blvd, Suite 420
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 573-3701; (703) 573-3704 (fax)
Email: caseadopt@adoptionsupport.org
Web: www.adoptionsupport.org
C.A.S.E. is a support center for adoptive families, providing specialized
therapeutic services as well as numerous educational programs. C.A.S.E.
offers several programs for promoting school success for adopted
children and teens, particularly those whose learning may be impacted
by pre-adoptive experiences.
Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD)
5101-E Backlick Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-6383; (703) 256-6384 (fax)
Email: m.cassell@centerforautism.com
Web: http://www.centerforautism.com
CARD is among the world's largest and most experienced organizations
effectively treating children with autism and related developmental
disorders. We provide information, training, supervision and therapy
services throughout the US and the world.
Center
for Special Education Advocacy
4600 Cox Road, Suite 205
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 967-2556; (804) 967-2554 (fax)
Email: contactcsea@aol.com
Web: http://www.spedadvocacy.org
Chesapeake
Bay Academy
Hunter W. Wortham, Director of Advancement
821 Baker Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200; (757) 497-6304 (fax)
Email: info821@cba-va.org
Web: http://www.chesapeakebayacademy.org
Chesapeake Bay Academy is the only licensed and accredited K-12
independent school in Southeastern Virginia dedicated to educating
bright students with Learning Differences and Attention Disorders.
Children
and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CH.A.D.D.)
National: www.chadd.org/findchap.htm
Tidewater Chapter: www.tidewaterchadd.org
Children with Special Health Care Needs Program
Division of Child & Adolescent Health, Room 137
Virginia Department of Health
P.O. Box 2448
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 786-7367
Web: http://www.vdh.state.va.us/
Children's
Speech Therapy Center
Curtis Waters
44025 Pipeline Plaza Suite 105
Ashburn, VA 20147
and
299 Herndon Parkway Suite 110
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 858-7388; (703) 435-0488
Email: cwaters@childrens-speech.com
Web: http://www.childrens-speech.com
CSTC specializes in pediatric speech and language development and
provides evaluation and treatment of communication delays or disorders
for children of all ages.
Christian
Psychotherapy Services
Sandra L. Bisson, M.A., L.P.C.
281 Independence Parkway, Suite 326
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-0377; (757) 497-1327 (fax)
Email: SLBissonLPC@gmail.com
Licensed Professional Counselor AND Doctoral Intern: Clinical Psychology;
full services including: psychoeducational testing and individual,
group and family therapy.
Clear
Speech Now
Betty R. Walton
P.O. Box 6204
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 871-9790; (757) 595-4888 (fax)
Email: bw@clearspeechnow.com
Web: http://www.clearspeechnow.com
Provide speech and language services to children of various disabilities,
specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Clinical
Associates of Tidewater
Jeffrey S. Katz, Ph.D.
6320 North Center Drive, Suite 101
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 456-0505; (757) 456-0817 (fax)
Email: duzlaps@gmail.com
Evaluation/treatment: AD/HD, learning disabilities, behavior disorders.
Advocacy. IEP's, Functional Behavior Analysis, Behavior Intervention
Plans.
Clinical Neuropsychology Services, LLC
Amy M. Pacos, Psy.D.
200 North Glebe Rd. Suite 1050
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 231-5117; (703) 875-0576 (fax)
Email: amympacos@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.clinicalneuropsychologyservices.com
Dr. Pacos specializes in evaluation, therapy, and consultation services
for children and adolescents.
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring
Jennifer Low
5717 Habersham Way
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 971-2689
Email: clubzhtutoring@aol.com
Web: www.VirginiaTutoring.com
Club Z! in-Home Tutoring provides tutoring services in your home
for all age, all subjects. We also provide SAT/ACT prep, languages,
piano, computer tutoring.
Dolores
Cody, Ph.D. & Associates
8424 Dorsey Circle, Suite 101
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-3769
Website: www.family-resource.com
Services include educational consultation, advocacy, psycho-educational
assessment, neuro-psychological assessment, and therapy.
Coleman
Therapy Center
Catherine Coleman
5709 Centre Square Drive
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 242-2489
Email: jjccoleman@gmail.com
Web: http://colemantherapycenter.com
Speech/Language Evaluations and Therapy including use of PROMPT,
The Listening Program and school advocacy. Parent groups and social
skills groups available.
*Commonwealth
Autism Service
(Formerly known as The Autism Program of Virginia, TAP-VA)
2201 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 355-0300
Email: information@autismva.org
Web: http://www.autismva.org/
*Commonwealth Autism Service
(Formerly known as The Autism Program of Virginia, TAP-VA)
Becky Boswell
2201 West Broad Street, Suite 107
Richmond, VA 23220
(800) 649-8481; (804) 355-0300; (804) 355-0932 (fax)
Email: information@autismva.org
Web: http://www.autismva.org
Information & Referral, Consultation & Training in Schools,
Program Development & Design, Collaboration, and Development
of Autism Action Groups.
Commonwealth
Autism Service
Darren Dick
c/o Harrisonburg City Schools
101 N. Main Street, 4th Floor
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 434-2752; (800) 649-8481; (540) 434-2923 (fax)
Email: information@autismva.org
Web: http://www.autismva.org
Information & Referral, Consultation & Training in Schools,
Program Development & Design, Collaboration, and Development
of Autism Action Groups.
Commonwealth
Autism Service
Dottie Narodny/Didi Zaryczny
c/o Bedford Community Resources Center
403 Otey Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 587-8990 Ext 105; (540) 587-8990 Ext 108; (540) 587-0664 (fax)
Email: information@autismva.org
Web: http://www.autismva.org
Information & Referral, Consultation & Training in Schools,
Program Development & Design, Collaboration, and Development
of Autism Action Groups.
Cornerstone
Therapy Associates
Wendy Atkinson
12371 Cottage Woods Dr
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 363-7214; (804) 798-5278 (fax)
Email: WendyOT4U@aol.com
Private direct and consultative occupational therapy services for
all disabilities. Specialty in autism and Aspergers. In home services
available.
The
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Web: http://www.cec.sped.org/
Creative
Health Solutions
Judy Feingold, OTR/L
3900 Jermantown Rd., Suite 150
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 910-5006; (888) 314-6706 (fax)
Email: INFO@CreativeHealthLLC.com
Web: http://www.CreativeHealthLLC.com
Client focused Occupational and Speech therapies, pediatric special
needs, non-drug pain treatment, pediatric care coordination, network
provider all major health insurers.
Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired
397 Azalea Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227-3600
(804) 371-3140
Email: slonnegr@dbvi.state.va.us
Web: http://www.vdbvi.org/
disAbility
Resource Center
Kimberly Lett
409 Progress St.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 373-2559; (540) 373-8126 (fax)
Email: klett@cildrc.org
Center for Independent Living providing Independent Living Skills
Training, Peer Counseling, Advocacy, I&R, Deaf Outreach, Personal
Assistance Services, Benefits Planning, and Youth Services.
Disabled Action Committee of Virginia
14405 Artery Ln#11
Dale City, VA 22193
(703) 878-1737
Email: dac4va@aol.com
Web: http://dac4va.org/main.htm
Some people grin and bear it. Others smile and change it.
DKB
Speech and Language Services & More, PLLC
Deniece Payne-Owner/Director
503 Sophia Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(571) 330-8120; (540) 693-1022 (fax)
Email: dkbtherapyservices@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.dkbtherapyservices.com
We provide evaluations, clinic and home base Speech, OT, PT, Assistive
Technology & Special Needs Services.
Dower
and Associates, Inc.
Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA - Director
Prince William County Office:
9845 Business Way
Manassas, VA 20117
(703) 330-0554
Loudoun County Office 1:
24538 Lenah Road
Aldie, VA 20105
(540) 687-5412
Loudoun County Office 2:
237 Fairview St
Leesburg, VA 20117
(703) 618-2272
Email: SLPTUTOR@aol.com
Web: http://www.dowerandassociates.com/
Specialties: (1) Speech/Language Evaluations and Therapy and Tutoring
- Language Learning Disabilities (2) Autism Home & School Programs
- ABA with an emphasis in Verbal Behavior.
Down
Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads
6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 466-DOWN (3696); (757) 461-5375 (fax)
Web: http://www.dsahr.org
Serving the needs of individuals with Down syndrome through education,
advocacy, family support and social opportunities.
Down
Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia
Heather A. Trammell
98 N. Washington Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 621-7129
Email: parenttoparent@dsanv.org
Web: http://www.dsanv.org
Serving N. Virginia individuals with Down syndrome and their families
with necessary support to participate in, contribute to and achieve
fulfillment of life in their community.
Down
Syndrome Association of Roanoke
Patricia D. Macdonald
P.O. Box 4683
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
(540) 772-6460
Email: info@dsar.org
Web: http://www.dsar.org
Parent support / study group serving families, friends and providers
in southwest Virginia. Provide free quarterly newsletter, meetings
with free child care.
Easter
Seals Virginia
201 E. Main Street
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 362-1656; (800) 365-1656 (In VA)
Educational
Diagnostics/Wingspan
Dr. Geller
4196-A Innslake Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 967-9002; (804) 828-2675; (804) 967-9003 (fax)
Email: njgeller@verizon.net
Psychoeducational evaluation and school consultation.
Elite
Education Consulting
Marla Faith Crawford
1013 Bolton Road
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 397-4480
Email: marlacrawford@yahoo.com
Curriculum, program and professional development in math, science
and Special Education. Advocate in education for students with disabilities.
The
Endependence Center
6300 East Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23502-2827
(757) 461-8007; (757) 461-7527 (TDD); (757) 455-8223 (fax)
Email: ecinorf@endependence.org
Web: http://www.endependence.org/
Epilepsy
Foundation of Virginia
UVA Medical Center
P.O. Box 800659
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(804) 924-8678; (804) 982-6327 (TTY); (800) 332-1000
Email: epi@avenue.org
Web: http://www.efva.org/
EsSENSE
of Play Therapy Center
David Carpenter
2400 Valley Avenue, Suite #9
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 678-8568; (540) 323-2814
Email: essenseofplay@verizon.net
Web: http://eoptherapy.com
Sensory Integration therapy and assessment using the SIPT on site.
All Occupational Therapy Staff. Handwriting enhancement, perceptual
and fine motor development. Ages 0-15.
The
Faison School for Autism
Kathy Matthews, Ph.D.
1701 Byrd Ave.
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 612-1947; (804) 612-1955 (fax)
Email: info@thefaisonschool.org
Web: http://www.thefaisonschool.org
Comprehensive services for children and young adults on the autism
spectrum based in applied behavior analysis.
Federation
of Families of Virginia
Vicki Hardy-Murrell
8660 Staples Mill Road
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 264-8428; (877) 264-8366; (804) 264-8426 (fax)
Email: vhardy-murrell@medhomeplus.org
We provide advice, support and education for families and professionals
dealing with children and adolescents with mental, emotional and
behavioral issues. We are also involved in advocacy issues and in
improving the delivery systems in Virginia.
Fredericksburg
Learning Enhancement Center
810 Westwood Office Park
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 368-1960
Email: info@fredericksburglearningcenter.net
Web: http://fredericksburglearningcenter.net
A diagnostic and tutorial center specializing in learning disabilities,
dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, nonverbal learning disorders, and processing
disorders.
Megan
F. Gerbracht, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
6862 Elm St., Suite 230
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 627-9086
Email: DrGerbracht@gmail.com
I specialize in treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
I also offer consultation and guidance to parents of newly diagnosed
children on the Autism Spectrum.
Getting
Involved with Families the Community and Schools (G.I.F.T.S.)
A special needs network in central Virginia
Contact: Lisa Mansini
(804) 560-7172
Chesterfield, Henrico, Richmond, Hanover, New Kent, Goochland and
surrounding areas
Web: http://www.geocities.com/specialneedgifts
Terry
Gingras PhD
710 Denbigh Blvd, Ste 6B
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 833-7107; (757) 833-7109 (fax)
Email: terrygingrasphd@verizon.net
Web: terrygingrasphd.com
Neuropsychological evaluation of Learning Disabilities/ Attention
Deficit Disorder/ neurological conditions. Therapy. Parent training.
Coaching.
Janis
W. Gold, LPC, LMFT
6845 Elm Street, Ste 440
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 408-4737
Email: janisgold@verizon.net
Individual, couples, family psychotherapy; social skills training;
school advocacy for learning diability concerns. Over 30 years clinical,
supervisory experience.
HandiNet
Grass-roots activism, public education, and advocacy
Mailing list: http://www.handinet.org/Listservs.htm
Handling
With Care Therapy Services, PLLC
Cathy Petway, M.Ed., OTR/L
710 Denbigh Boulevard, Suite 2C
Newport News, VA 23608-4427
(757) 988-0019; (757) 988-0038 (fax)
Email: handlingwithcare@verizon.net
HWC is a pediatric outpatient clinic specializing in occupational
and speech therapy services. We provide services to children of
all ages and disabilities.
Harbor
House Law Press, Inc.
P. O. Box 480
Hartfield, VA 23071
(804) 758-8400; Orders (877) 529-4332
Email: webmaster@harborhouselaw.com
Web: www.harborhouselaw.com
Heart's
Desire Equine Assisted Rehabilitation Center
Serving Berryville, VA and the surrounding areas
(540) 722-0611
We are a NARHA center providing therapeutic horseback riding and
hippotherapy sessions conducted by a licensed occupational therapist.
Ruth Heitin, Ph.D.
Educational Consulting Services
100 West Howell Avenue,
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 519-7181; (703) 519-4737 (fax)
Website: http://www.educationalconsultingva.com
Dr. Heitin offers assessment, advocacy and consultation with parents.
She works with teachers, guidance counselors, pediatricians, and
other professionals to develop a quality educational programs for
children.
Helping
Hands Rockbridge
Susan L. H. Lawrence, M.S.
1748 Big Hill Road
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 460-7055
Email: helpinghands@rockbridge.net
We provide advocacy information, resources and support for parents
participating in the IEP process. Areas covered include Bath, Buena
Vista, Alleghany, Lexington and Rockbridge. Specialized information
for adoptive and foster parents is also available.
Charles M. Henter, Esq.
Attorney at Law
252 East High St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 817-1840
Email: inquiry@henterlaw.com
Web: http://www.henterlaw.com
I represent children and individuals with disabilities who require
legal assistance involving special education, disability discrimination
& harassment, employment concerns, juvenile justice issues,
and civil rights.
Holly
Hilton, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 1592
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-6752; (540) 661-3486; (434) 220-2292 (fax)
Email: hhilton@hiltonmckeeverlaw.com
Web: http://www.hiltonmckeeverlaw.com
Attorney who practices education law in the Charlottesville, Culpeper
and surrounding geographic areas.
I.E.P.
P.R.O. PARENTS
Wendy Roundy
PO BOX 1416
Gloucester, VA 23061
(757) 508-6389; (757) 508-6386
Email: Dukfrog@aol.com
Non-profit Middle Peninsula Advocacy Support for parents of children
with Special Needs and Disabilities.
The
International Dyslexia Association - Virginia Branch
Web:
http://www.interdys.org/servlet/viewbranch?branch_id=40
J
& C Behavioral Therapy, LLC
Cynthia Escobar
P.O. Box 9071
Alexandria, VA 22304
(571) 249-4883
Email: jcbehavioraltherapy@gmail.com
J & C Behavioral Therapy, LLC is dedicated to using premier
behavior analytic/early intervention services to enrich the lives
of children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Harvey
E. Jacobs, Ph.D., LLC
9221 Forest Hill Avenue
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-5560; (804) 814-0609; (804) 323-5562 (fax)
Email: hejacobs@comcast.net
Behavior Analyst and Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Provide services
to children and families to help people create opportunity from
challenge. Work in homes, schools and at my office.
The
Journey Development Center
Denise Jones
8502 Rainbow Bridge Lane
Springfield, Virginia 22153
(703) 455-4186
Email: my-journey@att.net
We attend meetings. Obtain appropriate goals, services. Protect
your rights. Explanations in understandable terms. Facilitation
and case management. Hold workshops and seminars. Multi-disciplinary
team.
JSSA
(Jewish Social Service Agency)
3018 Javier Road, Second Floor
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 204-9100; (703) 204-9590 (fax)
Email: info@jssa.org
Web: http://www.jssa.org
JSSA provides evaluation and treatment; counseling and therapy;
and social skills groups, for children and teens with special needs.
JSSA has offices in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Silver Spring
and Fairfax, VA.
JustChildren
Legal Aid Justice Center
1000 Preston Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-0553; (434) 977-0558 (fax); (800) 578-8111
JustChildren provides community education and legal assistance for
children and families. Special education and school discipline are
priority issues. Legal assistance is generally restricted to income
eligible families. JustChildren also has offices in Richmond (804)
643-1086 and Petersburg (804) 862-2297.
Kid
Skills Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Kathi L. Adams, MS,OTR/L
1849 Plaza Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 535-0777
Email: otkidskills@yahoo.com
Occupational therapy services with an emphasis on sensory-motor,
play, and social skill development. Individual and small groups.
School/ home consultations available.
Kingstowne
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Center
Tracy Greer MSOTR/L
6157 Fuller Court
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 967-7152; (703) 564-8488 (fax)
Email: tracy@pedsot.net
Web: http://www.pedsot.net
Our mission is to implement Occupational Therapy interventions that
are family centered and have a profound effect on the life of a
child.
Janet
Lachowsky / Jennifer Crawford
400 Coalfield Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 897-7440; (804) 897-7441 (fax)
A school for children with autism and developmental delays that
focuses on one-on-one teaching using ABA Principles and Sensory
Integration. Ages 2-12.
Dorothy
Lange, M.S.Ed
2431 Inglewood Ct.
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 204-4545
Email: lange.dorothy@gmail.com
Educational diagnostician and therapist specializing in reading
disabilities. Intensive, individualized research based reading programs
for students struggling with reading or not reading to their potential.
Lead
Changes Therapy Services, Inc
Natalie Baker, CTRS
42395 Ryan Rd., Ste 112-109
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 943-0566
Email: natalie@leadchangestherapy.com
Web: http://www.leadchangestherapy.com
LCTS, Inc offers Community Inclusion and Aquatic Therapy services
by therapists in the Northern VA area's home, school and community
settings.
L.E.A.P.
Ahead, Inc.
Talisha A. Herring
8569 Sudley Road, Suite E
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 392-6166; (703) 392-6127 (fax)
Email: leapahead2002@aol.com
We provide ABA Therapy, VB Therapy, Play/Social Groups and a variety
of other services individualized to your child needs.
Learning
Connections Tutoring
Kristin Forman, MED
8424 Dorsey Circle, Suite 101
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 330-8668
Email: kristin@lctutor.com
Web: www.lctutor.com
Providing quality, one on one tutoring in all subjects, grades.
Specializing in ADD/ADHD, speech and language services offered.
State certified teachers!
Learning
Disabilities Association of Virginia
4324 Fordham Road
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 745-9325
Web: http://www.ldavirginia.org/
Learning
Disabilities Council
P.O. Box 8451
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 748-5012
Email: info@LDCouncil.org
Web: http://www.LDCouncil.org
Learning
Enhancement Centers
Christina Carson
810 Westwood Office Park
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 368-1960
Email: christina@learningenhancementcenters.org
Web: http://www.learningenhancementcenters.org
Learning Enhancement Centers specialize in discovering the root
cause of learning difficulties. More than tutoring, LEC's enhanced
approach uncovers why you, your child or employee is struggling.
Advocacy services and full day programming available.
Learning
For Life, Inc.
Educational Consulting
2230 George C Marshall Drive, Suite 520
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 517-5856
Know your child's rights under special education law! Educational
consultation with parents, teachers and other colleagues to develop
the best possible IEP and/or 504 plan.
Learning
Resource Center
Nancy Harris-Kroll
909 First Colonial Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 428-3367; (757) 434-0938; (757) 428-1630 (fax)
Email: educateme@earthlink.net
Web: http://learningresourcecenter.net
LRC provides tutoring, advocacy and testing services for students.
LearningRx
Ed Lawrence
9770 Gayton Road
Richmond, VA 23238
(804) 612-9959
Email: richmond.dfi@learningrx.net
Web: http://www.learningrx.com
LearningRx uses one-on-one training exercises which strengthen cognitive
ability. We test each individual's cognitive skill levels and implement
programs to improve them.
Lessons
in Literacy
Rabia Sandage
30 Shady Creek Lane
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 460-6102
Email: rabia@lessonsinliteracy.com
Web: http://www.lessonsinliteracy.com
Lessons in Literacy offers individualized, multi-sensory, reading
instruction to students with language processing issues like dyslexia
and workshops for educators on teaching literacy skills.
Life
Care Manager, LLC
Susan Riddick-Grisham, RN
3126 West Cary Street, #137
Richmond, VA 23221
(800) 252-1094; (804) 310-5239; (804) 559-6522 (fax)
Email: sgrisham@comcast.net
Web: http://www.careplanners.net
Plan for the future with a Life Care Plan which will identify medical
care, therapy, home modification, assistive devices, medications,
supplies, home care suports and long term living options with the
associated costs.
Monica
L. Lombardi, LLC
4445 Corporation Lane, Suite 250
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757)309-4764; (888) 826-5529; (757) 309-4765 (fax)
Email: mlombardi@militarytrial.com
Web: http://www.monicalombardi.com
Representation of students in disciplinary cases, due process hearings,
etc. Legal review of IEP/504 plans, consultation with parents to
meet educational goals and representation of parents & children
in all aspects of Special Education Law.
Loudoun
Comprehensive Services Center, Ltd.
Sabrina Long, Esq.
116-R Edwards Ferry Rd. N.E.
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 669-9111; (703) 297-7322; (703) 669-5844 (fax)
Email: lcsccorp@hotmail.com
Special education attorney assisting with all special education
representation. Family law issues also handled. Advocacy services
available.
Louisa
Psychological Consulting, P.C.
Aleta Strickland
P.O. Box 2189
Louisa, VA 23093
(540) 223-0837; (540) 967-2648 (fax)
Email: psych4kids@ntelos.net
Web: http://louisapsych.com
Testing, counseling, and parent coaching services provided by a
Licensed School Psychologist in private practice. Offered to children,
adolescents, and their families in Central Virginia. FREE initial
CONSULTATION.
Lucas
Educational Advocacy and Consulting
K. Nadine Lucas
514 East Williamsburg Road
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 248-8656; (804) 737-4858 (fax)
Email: lucaseducational@yahoo.com
We serve as advocates throughout the metropolitan Richmond, Virginia
area. We provide free consultations, review IEP's for compliance,
and speak before school boards, parent/church groups.
Lutheran
Family Services of VA - Essential Pieces
Cassie Phipps
26 West Boscawen Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 450-2782; (540) 450-2783 (fax)
Email: cphipps@lfsva.org
Web: http://www.lfsva.org
Essential Pieces is a free program of Lutheran Family Services of
Virginia, serving families and children living with Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
Eric
M. Madren, M.D.
Providence Road Family Practice
5320 Providence Road, Suite 301
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 413-7610; (757) 413-7664 (fax)
General family practice with an emphasis on care for autistic children
and their families. Specialized treatments available including DAN
approach and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Mary's
Family
Martha J. Toomey
P.O. Box 236
Orlean, VA 20128
(540) 364-4757; (540) 272-6180; (540) 364-4776 (fax)
Email: mjtoomey1995@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.marysfamily.org
Monthly Respite days (nurse on-site) for families with children
w/ special needs. Serves the Piedmont/Shenandoah Valley. Provide
family support; 4-H club for children with differing abilities;
and publish a quarterly journal Let Me Tell You.
Matthew's
Center
Julie Crabtree
10651 Lomond Drive
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 369-2976; (703) 366-2777 (fax)
Email: jcrabtree@matthewscenter.org
Web: http://www.matthewscenter.org
Matthew's Center is a private nonprofit organization providing special
education day school, after school, and outreach services to children
with autism and their families.
Jeannette
S. McAndrew, Esq.
Attorney at Law
The Law Center for Children of LSNV
6066 Leesburg Pike, Suite 500
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 778-6811
Email: jmcandrew@lsnv.org
Web: http://www.lsnv.org
TLC provides assistance to children from low-income families in
No. Va with issues of public benefits,education, special education,
disabilities, adoption and more.
Medical
Home Plus, Inc.
Emily Jiancristoforo
8719 Forest Hill Ave.
Bon Air, VA 23235
(804) 330-5030; (804) 330-5032 (fax)
Web: http://www.medicalhomeplus.org
Medical Home Plus facilitates access to supports and services for
children and youth, especially for those with special needs, and
their families.
MetDesk
Richmond Financial Group
Attn: Tom Street
6600 West Broad St Suite 102
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 282-7522 Ext. 174; (804) 282-6370 (fax)
Email: tstreet@metlife.com
Web: http://www.richmondfinancialgroup.net
MetDesk is MetLife'S Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids.
Educational Workshops, Charitable Giving Works Shops.
Milestones
in Language and Speech, LLC
Gracia Holtz
6 Wirt Street
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 338-1863; (703) 726-9545; (703) 726-2865 (fax)
Email: milestonesllc@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.reachmilestones.com
Milestones is a pediatric practice providing speech-language services
to children of all ages in the Leesburg, VA area.
MindWorks,
Clinical Psychology
Rachna Varia, PhD
Director, Testing and Diagnostics
4455 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Suite 101
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378 7998
Email: rvaria@mindworksus.com
Web: http://www.mindworksus.com
Developmental, PsychoEducational, Neuropsychological, and Emotional
Assessment ages 3 and up; warm, professional, personalized service.
Mindworks
Tutoring and Educational Services
P.O. Box 963
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 242-7951
Web: www.mindworkstutoringservices.com
We are a group of approximately 80 teachers in the N. VA area
that provide one-to-one tutoring to students of all ages, subjects
and levels.
Morgan
Center, Inc.
Felicia Goldberg, Ph.D., Executive Director
453 Carlisle Drive
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 467-9036; (703) 467-9508 (fax)
Email: MorganCenter1@aol.com
Mental health organization for individuals with learning disabilities.
Services include advocacy, psychometric testing, speech and language
services, tutoring, educational workshops, group and individual
therapy.
Ra'Gene
Brittnae' Myrick Foundation, Inc.
Regina A. Myrick
404 South College Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-1721; (757) 556-7112
Email: reginamyrick2003@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.ragenebmyrick.com
Provide resources/funding to assist with equipment and/or services
for children in the Tidewater and Eastern Shore area.
NAMI Virginia
P.O. Box 1903
Richmond, VA 23218-1903
(804) 225-8264; (888) 486-8264
Email: vanami@aol.com
National
Council on Independent Living
1916 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 209
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-3406
Email: ncil@ncil.org
Web: www.ncil.org
New
Community School
4211 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-2494; (804) 264-3281 (fax)
Web: http://www.tncs.org/
TNCS is an independent co-educational day school for grades 6-12
specializing in college preparatory instruction and intensive remediation
for students with language learning difficulties.
Northstar
Academy
8055 Schrader Road
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 747-1003; (804) 747-1116 (fax)
Private day school for children with learning disabilities, attention
deficit disorders and other neurological conditions; grades K-12
Oakland
School
Carol Williams, Director
Boyd Tavern
Keswick, VA 22947
(434) 293-9059
Email: information@oaklandschool.net
Web: http://www.oaklandschool.net
Boarding/Day School for children ages 7-14 with learning disabilities,
ADHD and organizational difficulties. Six-week summer school + camp
also available.
Office
of Career and Technical Services
VA Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
(804) 225-2057
Web:
www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/CTE/cc/
Office
of Special Education and Student Services
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
(800) 422-2083; (804) 371-7420
The
Op Shop
1000 South High Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-3314
Email: opshop@hrarc.org
The Op Shop is a day support program for adults with MR and
other developmental disabilities run by The ARC of Harrisonburg/Rockingham.
PACES
Mobile Clinic
(Satellite Mobile Scottish Rite Clinic at Radford University)
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
P.O. Box 6961
Radford, VA 24142
(540) 831-7665
PANda
Contact: Kari Barrera
Parents Advocacy Network
Warrenton, VA
(540) 341-8598
Email: PANdaSupport@aol.com
PANda is an education, advocacy training and support network
for parents and caregivers of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
Pamela
Alterescu Pardue, M.Ed.
8212 Chamberlayne Road
Richmond, Virginia 23227
(804) 261-1927
Email: repardue@i2020.net
Working with families and schools, Psychoeducational Testing/Assessment,
Advocacy, IEP Development, Implementation Strategies, Monitoring,
Teaching Study Skills, Social and Pragmatic Language Skills, Reading,
Writing, Math.
Parent
Advocacy Resource Center
Holley Klein
P.O. Box 1371
King George, VA 22485
(540) 273-7467; (540) 273-7466
Email: hklein@theparc.net
Web: http://www.theparc.net
We serve King George county in areas for special needs children
including academics, athletics, medical and therapies treatments.
Services include resources, advocacy, transitioning, parent education.
Parent
Educational Advocacy Training Center
6320 Augusta Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 923-0010
Email: partners@peatc.org
Web: www.peatc.org
Parent
to Parent of Virginia
Dana Yarbrough
Parent to Parent of Virginia
P.O. Box 38341
Richmond, VA 23231
(804) 222-1945; (804) 222-3402 (fax)
Email: PTPOFVA@aol.com
Parent
Resource Center
Office of Special Education and Student Services
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
(800) 422-2083; (804) 371-7420
Parent
Teacher Association (PTA)
Web: http://www.vapta.org/
Parents
and Children Coping Together
P.O. Box 26691
Richmond, VA 23261-6691
(804) 559-6833; (800) 477-0946
Email: pacct@infionline.net
Web: http://www.pacct.net/
*Partners
in Policy Making
202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 786-0016; (800)846-4464 (V/TTY); (804) 786-1118 (fax)
Web: http://www.vaboard.org/policymaking.htm
The
Partnership for People with Disabilities
Virginia Commonwealth University
Fred P. Orelove, Director
700 East Franklin Street, Box 843020
Richmond, VA 23284-3020
(804) 828-3876 (V/TTY)
Email: fporelov@vcu.edu
Web: http://www.vcu.edu/partnership/
Pediacare
Nursing Services
19 Winston Ave
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 595-4398
Email: pediacarenursing@hotmail.com
Will provide respite, skilled care, and dayhome programs for special
needs.
Pediatrics
First Speech Therapy
Michelle Stewart Tooson
12841 Braemar Village Plaza 132
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 367-0400
Email: pediatricsfirst@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.pediatrics1st.com
Speech Therapy practice in the Western Prince William County area
providing speech services for children aged newborns to teenagers.
Peninsula
Trisomy 21
Wendy Saunders
P.O. Box 1237
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 890-3013
Email: pt21organization@yahoo.com
Supporting the Down Syndrome Community & thier families of the
Virginia Peninsula and surrounding areas.
PHILLIPS
Family Partners
Sandy Porteous
7010 Braddock Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 941-9054; (703) 941-8810; (703) 658-9056 (fax)
Email: Sandy.Porteous@phillipsprgrams.org
Web: http://www.phillipsprograms.org
A nonprofit organization providing day school, home based-services
and therapeutic foster care to individuals with emotional, behavioral
and learning problems and their families.
PHILLIPS
School~Annandale
Lisa Ott
7010 Braddock Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 941-8810; (703) 941-0780; (703) 658-2378 (fax)
Email: Lisa.Ott@phillipsprograms.org
Web: http://www.phillipsprograms.org
A nonprofit organization providing day school, home based-services
and therapeutic foster care to individuals with emotional, behavioral
and learning problems and their families.
Positive
Behavioral Dynamics, LLC
Dr. Ben Mauro
150 Little Falls St., Suite 101-100
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-3856; (703) 533-3857 (fax)
Email: bmauro@pbdynamics.com
Web: http://www.pbdynamics.com
PBD develops and implements ABA Programs to teach verbal behavior,
academic, social, self-care, emotional, vocational, and community-living
skills for individuals with autism and related disorders.
Preemies
Today
Mary Beth Hazelgrove
P.O. Box 523525
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 229-0835
Email: info@preemiestoday.org
Web: http://www.preemiestoday.org
A non-profit organization whose mission is to offer outreach and
support programs to families affected by prematurity starting at
birth and throughout childhood.
Proactive
Parents
Beth Troutman
P.O. Box 10786
Burke, VA 22009
(703) 346-2414
Email: beth@spedpartners.com
PROACTIVE PARENTS (parent support group) in N. VA. meets once per
month to support one another and share resource info. Speakers often
invited. JOIN US!
Programs
for Children with Disabilities: Ages 2-5
Office of Special Education Services, Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
(804) 225-2675; (800) 292-3820
Web: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/
Programs
for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth-2
Office of Mental Retardation Services
Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation &
Substance Abuse Services
P.O. Box 1797
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 786-3710
Protecting
Individuals with disabilities Educational Rights (P.I.E.R.)
P.O. Box 12951
Norfolk, VA 23541-0951
(757) 461-8007; (757) 455-8223 (fax)
Email: PASInfo106@msn.com
Christina
Ralph, PhD
4455 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Suite 101
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 568-2045
Email: drchristinaralph@gmail.com
Web: http://www.mindwellpsychology.com
Providing detailed, comprehensive psychoeducational assessments
to uncover each child's unique strengths and clarify reasons for
learning difficulties.
Reach
for the Stars
Katherine Keith
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Email: Emily@thehowardgardnerschool.org
Web: http://www.rfts.net
Small group tutoring, college and SAT prep. Supportive, nurturing
environment that makes a difference.
Reaching
Potentials, Inc
Pamela Gorski, BCBA
1604 William Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
or
P.O. Box 1004
Fredericksburg, VA 22402-1004
(540) 368-8087; (540) 368-8059 (fax)
Email: RPforAutism@aol.com
Web: http://www.reachingpotentials.org
Reaching Potentials is a private, Private non-profit organization
providing support and behavior analytic services including training,
consultation and direct care for children with autism and their
families.
RESNA
1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209-1903
(703) 524-6686
Web: http://www.resna.org
Resource
Guidance Services
Anita Harrison
P.O. Box 35395
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 342-0919; (804) 712-6020
Email: larissanderson@aol.com
Educational group for parents and caregivers of children with physical
and mental disabilities, individual counseling for adults and children
affected by disabilities.
Richmond
Hope Therapy Center
Cindy Richards, President
203 N. Washington Highway
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 798-3233; (804) 399-9574; (804) 798-3007 (fax)
Email: cindy@richmondhopetherapy.com
Web: http://www.richmondhopetherapy.com
Pediatric physical therapy clinic offering outpatient physical therapy,
intensive suit therapy, and hippotherapy.
Riverside
School
2110 McRae Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 320-3465; (804) 320-6146 (fax)
Web: http://www.riversideschool.org/
A private coeducational day school that provides a multi-sensory,
structured and rational education for children with specific learning
disabilities in grades 1-8.
Scottish
Rite Summer Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
James Madison University
Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Speech and Hearing Center
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
(540) 568-6491
Scottish
Rite Clinic for Childhood Speech and Language Disorders
Old Dominion University
Child Study Center
45th and Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23529-0136
(757) 683-4117
Scottish
Rite Summer Language Clinic
Radford University
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
P.O. Box 6961
Radford, VA 24142
(540) 831-7665
Scottish
Rite Childhood Language Center at Richmond, Inc.
The Earl H. Wicker Building at the Scottish Rite Temple
4202 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23227-0136
(804) 266-6699; (804) 264-5988 (fax)
Email: srclc@verizon.net
Web: http://www.childspeech.org
Scottish
Rite Masonic Language Disorders Clinic
Inquiries: Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
622 Campbell Avenue, S.W.
Roanoke, VA 24016-3532
(540) 343-6666
Shenandoah
Valley Autism Partnership
7437 Good Mill Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 568-8095; (540) 289-9206
Email: svap@valleyautism.org
Web: http://www.valleyautism.org
SVAP "Lunch Bunch" an informal support group for parents
and professionals meets during the school year. SVAP sponsors training
and email notices.
Shenadoah
Valley Satellite Chapter of CHADD
Fran Clark
39 Sadie Lane
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 241-4754; (540) 943-5383
Email: Frnclar@aol.com
ADHD Advocacy Group for people with ADHD, parents of children with
ADHD, educators, professionals working with people with ADHD.
R.A.
Simard, LLC
785 Eglinton Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 760-0719
Email: robin.simard@comcast.net
ABA consultant working with young children with autism. Develop
individualized ABA programs, do in-home sessions, work with parents,
and train therapists.
SNACK
- Special Needs Advocate Caring for Kids
Betsy O'Dell
12592 Foremost Ct
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2654; (703) 217-0735
Email: ted.odell@comcast.net
Education Advocacy for children with Special Needs from Identification
through Program Delivery.
S.N.A.P.
(Support the Needs of Autistic’s Parents)
Joe Maciejczyk
4801 Stoney Creek Parkway
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 748-2070
Email: jmaciejczyk@comcast.net
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNAP-chest
Support group for parents of children with autism who live in or
around Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Alexander
P. Soroko, Esq.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Three Ballston Plaza, Suite 1010
1100 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 224-8044; (703) 224-8001 (fax)
Email: ASoroko@msn.com
Legal Representation and Consulting for special education, discipline,
IEPs, due process, and related issues. Certified Virginia Supreme
Court Guardian ad litem, parent guardianship.
Southeastern
Skill Builders
Dianne Smith, Ed.S., ABSNP
4701 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 613-8091; (757) 749-2207
Email: buildsocialskills@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.southeasternskillbuilders.com
Social skills groups for individuals with social, behavioral, emotional,
and/or communication concerns. Individual sessions and assessments
by certified School Neuropsychologist. Specializing in Autism.
Southwest
Virginia Child Development Clinic
Daniel A. Hardwick, Psy.D.
112 Beech Street
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-3803
Email: daniel.hardwick@vdh.virginia.gov
Web: http://vdhweb/LHD/lenowisco/cdc.html
The CDC provides comprehensive developmental evaluations of individuals
from birth to age 21 living in southwest Virginia. The CDC is a
multidisciplinary team; referrals can be made by parents, physicians,
schools, and any treating professionals at (276) 386-3803.
Special
Education Parent Resource Center
Betty Ann Maher or Peg Johnson
Special Education Department
Prince William County Public Schools
P.O. Box 389
Manassas, VA 20108
(703) 791-8846; (703) 791-8847 (TDD); (703) 791-8039 (fax)
Email: bamaher@pwcs.edu or
johnsope@pwcs.edu
Web: http://www.pwcs.edu/sped/prc
PRC staff assists parents by listening to their concerns, problem
solving, locating both school and community resources, parent workshops,
free lending library, parent newsletters.
Special
Education Partners, LLC
Beth Troutman
P.O. Box 10786
Burke, VA 22009
(703) 346-2414; (703) 866-1370 (fax)
Email: beth@spedpartners.com
We offer educational advocacy and related services. Through our
support group, "Proactive Parents," we share information
and support one another, often inviting speakers.
Special
Olympics Virginia
Annette Bailey
3212 Skipwith Rd., Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23294
(800) 932-4653; (804) 346-5544; (804) 346-9633 (fax)
Email: abailey@specialolympicsva.org
Web: http://specialolympicsva.org
Special Olympics Virginia provides year-round sports training and
competition for children and adults with intellectual (developmental)
disabilities. There is no cost to participants or their families
to participate.
Spectrum
Psychological Services
C. Rick Ellis, Ed.D.
1020 Independence Blvd., Suite 204
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 640-1882
Email: crickellis@cox.net
Services to special needs Children and Adults including Asperger's
Syndrome/ASD; Independent Educational Evaluations; Assessment and
Diagnosis; Therapy; Social Skill Classes; Court/Forensic Testimony
Speech-Language-Hearing Association of VA, Inc.
P.O. Box 76
Basye, VA 22810
(540) 856-2111; (800) 487-4637
Email: gnmm@lbjlimited.com
Web: www.shav.org
Spiritos
School for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Janet Lachowsky OTR/L MIS BCBA
400 Coalfield Road
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 897-7440; (804) 897-7441 (fax)
Email: janet@spiritosschool.com
Web: http://www.spiritosschool.com
Spiritos School has a unique combination of Applied Behavior Analysis
and Developmental programs which produces great functional gains
for our children.We specialize in early intervention.
Earlene
P. Sprouse, M. S. Ed.
Educational Diagnostician
P.O. Box 315
Surry, VA 23883
(757) 294-0847
State
Department of Education: Special Education
Division of Instructional Support Services
Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
(804) 225-3252; (800) 292-3820
Email: dougcox@mail.vak12ed.edu
Web: www.pen.k12.va.us/
State
Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
VA Department of Rehabilitative Services
P. O. Box K300
8004 Franklin Farms Drive
Richmond, VA 23288-0300
(804) 662-7081; (800) 552-5019; (800) 464-9950 (TTY)
Step
By Step Consulting
Wendy Fitch
1011 N. Cherry Grove Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23432
(757) 934-6470; (757) 255-4280; (757) 255-4281 (fax)
Email: wenfitchbcba@yahoo.com
Web: http://stepbystepconsulting.org
Providing ABA/VB services to children and youth with Autism Spectrum
Disorder. Ages from 12 months to 21 years. Two centers (Va.Beach
and Suffolk) and in home services. Tricare ECHO provider.
Strategic
Educational Solutions
Ilene Schwartz
Arlington, VA
(703) 527-3130
Email: edsolver@comcast.net
Identify causes of learning and behavioral problems. Develop strategies
which promote independent learning, home-school partnerships and
long term solutions. IEP support, advocacy and case management.
The
Strive Program
Cornerstone Foundation
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
(301) 292-7600; (703) 591-1475
Philip
Carter Strother, Esq.
Attorney at Law
The Hillyard-Maury House
15 East Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 523-2000; (804) 523-2008 (fax)
Web: http://www.strotherlaw.com
SuccessLab
Learning Centers
Leah Daziens
3209 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 461-0808
Email: ldaziens@successlab.com
Web: http://www.successlab.com
SuccessLab provides in-depth assessment and training of Cognitive,
Sensory - Motor Integration, Visual & Auditory Processing Skills
as well as reading, math, writing, etc.
TASK
(Taking Action for Special Kids)
P.O. Box 877
North Tazewell, VA 24630
Patricia Cettin, Director/Advocate
(276) 988-5583 Ext. 334; (276) 979-1441 (fax)
Email: taskforkids@hotmail.com
TASK is an independent, non-profit agency providing information,
referrals, advocacy and a four week Summer Enrichment Program to
families of special needs children in Tazewell and surrounding counties
for the past 25 years.
Wendy
Tatum, MS, EdS, NCSP
711 Lakeview Pkwy
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 656-3114
Email: wendytatum@gmail.com
Web: http://www.helpingchildrenachieve.vpweb.com
Educational Consultation, Psychoeducational Evaluation
Teachers
On Call LLC
Barbara L. Bingham
10800 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 311
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 836-2030
Email: bbingham@teachersoncall.net
Web: http://www.teachersoncall.net
Teachers On Call LLC is a full service special needs support center
with speech therapy, occupational therapy, advocates and tutors
for all areas of need. We offer in office & in home services
with certified & experienced professionals.
Therapeutic
Recreation Services - Roanoke Co. Rec
3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7529 Ext 2; (540) 772-7548 (TTY); (540) 776-7128 (fax)
Email: bdennis@roanokecountyva.gov
Web: http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/parks
Specialized and adapted recreation services that enable people with
disabilities to gain the knowledge and skills for the development
of a leisure lifestyle that meets their interests and needs.
Through
the Roof
Tammy C. Burns
5130 Woolridge Road
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 639-4777
Email: tburns@woolridgeroad.org
Web: http://www.woolridgeroad.org
Parent support group, sibshops, youth activities, respite care,
educational workshops, etc.
TLC
(The Law Center) for Children at Legal Services of Northern Virginia
Jeannette McAndrew, Managing Attorney
6400 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 630
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
(703) 534-4343; (703) 532-3990 (fax)
Web: www.lsnv.org
TLC advocates for disadvantaged children and their families in Northern
Virginia in the areas of education, special education, health, child
welfare, disabilities, custody and more.
Tourette
Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
33 University Boulevard, East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 681-4133; (877) 295-2148; (301) 681-4183 (fax)
Email: tsagw@aol.com
Web: http://www.tsagw.org/
Serving Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.
TutorExcel
Inc.
Soumonie Heng
6925 Terrace Place
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 400-4138
Email: sheng25@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.tutorexcelonline.com
TutorExcel Inc. provides tutoring services for all ages and all
subjects, Pre-Kindergarten to adult. We serve the DC metro area.
UCP
of Southern and Central Virginia
5291 Greenwich Rd., Suite 1
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-7474
UniqueKids
Inc.
Staci Carr or Mark Coleman
3613 Quail Meadows Place
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 858-3889
Email: uniquekidsinfo@comcast.net
Web: http://www.uniquekidsva.org
UniqueKids provides sports, activities, social skills development
programs and summer camps for children ages 5-18 diagnosed with
Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Home program development and consultations
are also available.
Jean
Veness
P.O. Box 61813
Virginia Beach, VA 23466
(757) 235-2936
Representation of children with disabilities and their parents;
advise parents who want to participate effectively in the IEP process;
representation at due process hearings and beyond. If your child
is not progressing in school and you need help, contact me.
Virginia Assistive Technology System
8004 Franklin Farms Drive
P.O. Box K-300
Richmond, VA 23288-0300
(800) 435-8490; (804) 662-9990 (V/TDD); (800) 552-5019 (VATS); (804)
662-9478 (fax)
Web: http://www.vats.org/
Virginia Autism Resource Center
549 Southlake Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(877) 667-7771; (804) 379-7829
Email: info@varc.org
Web: http://www.varc.org/
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
Ninth Street Office Building
202 North Ninth Street, 9th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 786-0016 (V/TTY); (800) 846-4464 (In VA)
Web: http://www.vaboard.org/
Virginia
Congress of Parents and Teachers
1027 Wilmer Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 264-1234
Email: info@vapta.org
Web: http://www.vapta.org/
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Ratcliffe Building, Suite 203
1602 Rolling Hills Drive
Richmond, VA 23229-5012
(804) 662-9502 (V/TTY); (800) 552-7917 (V/TTY)
Email: DDHHInfo@ddhh.state.va.us
Web: http://www.vddhh.org/
Virginia
Department of Education Division of Instruction
Web: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/sess/
Virginia
Department of Education Division of Instruction Standards of Learning
Web:
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/sol.html
Virginia
Office for Protection and Advocacy (VOPA)
1910 Byrd Avenue, Suite 5
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 225-2042; (800) 552-3962 (VA only); (804) 662-7431 (fax)
Email: general.vopa@vopa.virginia.gov
Web: http://www.vopa.virginia.gov
Virginia
Voices In Action
206 Meridian Avenue
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-0551; (804) 458-1620 (fax)
Email: NDraper17@aol.com
Web: www.vavoicesinaction.com
Support Group for Parents of Children, Youth and Adults with Disabilities.
Form lasting friendships with people with disabilities and their
families as we support positive change in the community in order
to enhance the lives of people with disabilities.
VSA
Arts of Virginia
P.O. Box 27862
Richmond, VA 23261
(804) 648-7310
Email: ehickey@vsava.org
Waddell
Group
Christopher Waddell
1952 Gallows Road, St 102
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 881-9173; (703) 881-9174 (fax)
Email: Christopher.Waddell@RaymondJames.com
Web: http://waddellgroup.net
We are honored to provide independent financial planning for those
have a loved one with a disability – who are living a life
like ours.
Weinfeld
Education Group
104 Northwood Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 681-6233
Email: weinfeld@comcast.net
Web: http://www.weinfeldeducationgroup.com
Rich Weinfeld and his group of educational consultants advocate
for services for children with learning difficulties, and provide
training and consultation to schools and parents.
West
End Center for Youth
Jeremy Peters
P.O. Box 4562
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 342-9880; (540) 345-5848 (fax)
Web: www.westendcenter.org
West End Center for Youth offers educational support to children
with disabilities through after-school tutoring, advocacy and
summer enrichment. We develop and maintain relationships with
teachers and school officials, and help parents advocate for services
for their children.
WISE
Educational Services, LLC
Amy Fortney Parks, LPC
722 Timber Branch Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 919-2021
Email: amy@wise-edservices.com
Web: http://www.wise-edservices.com
wise Educational Services, LLC provides professional development,
parent consultation, and child and adolescent assessment and counseling
services.
World Association of Persons with Disabilities (WAPD), Virginia
Chapter
Nita Ray
Email: NRay@wapd.org
Web: http://www.wapd.org/chapters/page.php?cid=9
The Virginia Chapter of World Association (WAPD) is a non-profit
entity, providing individuals with current information and resources
on disAbility related topics.
Wrightslaw
c/o Pete and Pam Wright
P. O. Box 1008
Deltaville, VA 23043
Email: webmaster@wrightslaw.com
Web: www.wrightslaw.com