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AUTISM, ASPERGERS and Autism Spectrum Disorders
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It is estimated that one of every five hundred children suffers from Autism or an Autism Spectrum disorder. These disorders range from Autistic disorder to Aspergers, a much milder form of the disorder on the same spectrum. There are other related disorders such as Rett syndrome and PDD-NOS that are also included in the Autism Spectrum. If your child suffers from one of these disorders, you are surely anxious to find him help. Our new directory does not vouch for or support any of the professionals or organizations that list here. It is our desire to present alternatives and make them accessible to you for treatment, schooling, parent advocacy and parent education. Please research programs and individuals carefully before you commit your child to their care.
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Non-Profit Organization --
Special Kids Fund charity alliance of social service organizations, hospitals, camps, schools caring for dev. disabled children and at-risk youth
Autistic Interactive Click Pages-- Over 200 pages of multimedia learning, support, and information services
Diamonds in the Rough -- A Conference About Helping Smart Kids with Learning Challenges to Reach Their Potential, March 11-13, 2010, Montgomery County, MD
Special Education Data Tracking Software--
DDtrac eases the burden of tracking, reporting, and analyzing special education student data
Advocacy Training Institute, teaches parents and educators to become more effective advocates for your children with special needs
Byonetics-- an "In Home" program proving successful in enhancing speech, behavioral, and occupational therapies for autistic children
Chester Creek Technologies
-- Computer Keyboards and Mice for Children and Adults with Special Needs
Child1st Publications
-- Multi-sensory Teaching Tools offer Multisensory Phonics, Multisensory Reading Instruction -- see reading results in children when all other means have failed.
College Internship Program(CIP)-- post-secondary, academic, internship and independent living for young adults with LD and Aspergers Syndrome
Connections Center-- Training parents and professionals in autism, Aspergers, and PDD internvetion using RDI (relationship development intervention)
AtKidSystems
--teaches color recognition, spatial awareness, directional awareness, numbers, and shapes to preschool kids with autism, developmental delays, CP, and motor challenges.
Campus Selections
--, educational guidance service that assists students with ADHD, LD, Drug/Alcohol Dependency, Behavior/Emotional issues to find the right program
College Living Experience (CLE)--, post-secondary programs provides intensive assistance to college students with special needs at campuses across the U.S.
Click'N'Colour
-- coloring software promotes fine-motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and a calming sensation
Digital Voice Technologies
-- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices for children with autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, and traumatic head injuries
Dynavox Mayer-Johnson
-- Augmentive Communications Devices (AAC) for people with Autism, ALS, cerebral palsy, stroke, brain injury and other and other Speech Related Conditions
Easy K Ranch -- Easy K Ranch, residential home and care for mentally challenged children and teens in Arkansas
Educational Options
--School placement for kids and teens with special needs including autism and Aspergers
Easy K Ranch-- residential home and care for mentally challenged children and teens in Arkansas
Even Better Now, LLC
--Autism Natural Therapies and Nutritional Supplements
Fun and Function Toys and Products--therapeutic toys and other products for kids with special needs
Glatfelter Life Insurance
-- Life insurance and estate planning for individuals with special needs and their families
Independent Speech, LLC -- a web-based speech-language therapy private practice offering evaluations, on-going therapy and consultative speech services for a wide variety of speech disorders
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
-- low cost Special Needs Trusts for families of children with special needs
Sensitive Sitters
-- Special Needs Children Nanny Agency - National Placement
Frontier Travel Camp--Special Needs Travel Camp for High-Functioning Young Adults
Handwriting Problem Solutions, LLC
-- resource guide for Handwriting Solutions - Equipment, Teaching Strategies and Educatioal Resource Recommendations for Kids with Writing Disabilities. Consultation also available
Smart Tutor
--An effective online supplemental learning tool for children with special needs
Special Needs Store--Online Store offering products related to daily living, speech and language, physical and occupational therapy, music, DVDs, toys, and general health
The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning
-- school placement, Educational Consulting, and Advocacy, for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, at risk issues and other Learning Disabilities
Multisensory Training Institute
-- Multisensory training for teachers in phonemic awareness, reading, and more. Training available nationwide.
Snowdrop Child Development---- Neuro - Cognitive therapy for children with developmental difficulties
National Association for Child Development-- neurodevelopmental assessments, evaluations and individualized programs for children via phone sessions, video, reviews and email
Elizabeth Strickland
M.S., R.D., L.D.,--
Texas based nutritionist, treats Autsim and ADD/ADHD, accepts limited number of patients nationwide
Equidel Computhera
--CompuThera offers a seven-step gradual discrete approach for teaching reading for children with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and others who are visual learners.
eSpecialMatch.com-- free social networking site to help parents of children with special needs find information and support
Laureate Learning Systems
--specially designed for individuals with Autism, Language-Learning Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Physical Impairments, Traumatic Head Injury, and Aphasia.
The LD Online interactive Special Education is internet-based
Mobile Thinking®
--mTrial® is a software program that parents of autistic children, agencies, clinics, and consultants can use to record and report discrete trial, cold probe, and verbal behavior data.
Model Me Kids
--teach social skills to children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS, Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NVLD or NLD) through video modeling.
The National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education provides all sorts of support to parents of children in special education
The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) provides resources for special education teachers
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs -- serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism, in California
Teamwork Wins, Ltd.--connects children with Invisible Challenges and practitioners who provide quality services to them via Conferences, Workshops, Seminars and Camps
The Hanen Program--find a Hanen trained
speech-language pathologist near you.
TFH USA--special needs toys for autism and other special needs
Time 4 Learning
--Student-Paced Online Learning for Special Needs education, Preschool through 8th Grade
The Total Transformation® Program-- A guided training program to help parents manage challenging behaviors in children and teens.
Alabama
Montgomery--State of Alabama Department of Educationn -- Special Education resources
Montgomery--Alabama Department of
Rehabilitation Services
Tucson
-- Chapel Haven West in Tucson, AZ serves students with mild developmental disabilities and those on the autism spectrum in the areas of life skills, education, employment and recreation programs.
Sage -- Easy K Ranch, residential home and care for mentally challenged children and teens in Arkansas
California
Lana Traynor, Special Education Attorney
-- represents clients with a wide variety of special needs and special education situations
Loughrey & Associates Special Education Law----lawyers & advocates for disability rights
in California
Natashe Washington,-- special education attorney,represents students for due process complaints, at no cost, or for a modest fee
Beverly Hills--ITS / Integrated Therapy Solutions,
learning center providing various therapies for children and adults with special needs
Beverly Hills--Dr. Jared Maloff is skilled in treating and assessing for Asperger's Syndrome
Buena Park--Spectrum Center Schools and Programs serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism
Concord--Spectrum Center Schools and Programs serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism
Daly City--Spectrum Center Schools and Programs serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism
Fairfield--Spectrum Center Schools and Programs serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism
Huntington Beach--Adams & Associates Disability and special education lawyers serving Southern, Central and Northern California
Los Alamitos--The Legal Duo, special education attorneys advocate for your child in IEP's, Mediation and Due Process Hearings
Los Angeles
--Dr. David Hung provides evaluation, non-drug oriented treatment, and advocacy for kids and teens with ADD, ADHD, Autism/Aspergers
Los
Angeles--Eve Lopez, special educational advocate and attorney, as mom of an autistic child, is sensitive to needs of autistic children
Mission Valley--Spectrum Center Schools and Programs serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism
Mission Viejo--Advocate for Kids, representing students with special needs of all kinds, and their parents in Southern California
Oakland--Spectrum Center Schools and Programs serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism
Oakland--Loughrey & Associates Special Education Law, lawyers & advocates for disability rights in California
Oakland--Natashe Washington, special education attorney,represents students for due process complaints, at no cost, or for a modest fee
Orange--Spectrum Center Schools and Programs serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism
Pittsburgh--Spectrum Center Schools and Programs serve students with challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism
Sacramento--Claudia Lowe, J.D., Special Education Advocate, IEP and 504 Specialist , helps you support your child's educational journey
San Anselmo--Red Hill Academy, specialized day and boarding school for adolescents ages 14 to 17 who struggle with learning differences (including Aspergers) and emotional difficulties
San Jose--Elizabeth Essner, special needs advocate, works with families to ensure their child receives the education s/he deserves. Areas of expertise include Asperger’s Syndrome.
San Jose--Spectrum Center Schools and Programs serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism
San Mateo--Judith Paton, M.A., Audiologist, identification of and solutions for disorders of the higher auditory pathways as may be seen with LD and ADHD problems, hyper-acusis (over-sensitivity to sounds), autism-spectrum disorders, head injuries, and genetic syndromes
San
Mateo--Peninsula Educational Services offers assessments, academic tutoring, and advocacy services for children with LD including autism and Aspergers
San Pablo--Spectrum Center Schools and Programs serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism
South Pasadena--Herman & Associates, Diagnoses and evaluations for Autism, Aspergers,NLD, and PDD
Vista--special education advocate for children with special needs and help with placements and IEPs
Colorado
Denver --College Living Experience (CLE)
-- post-secondary programs provides intensive assistance to college students with special needs on campuses
Connecticut
Bethel--special education attorney Dana Jonson focuses exclusively on the representation of children with disabilities through the Special Education process.
Durham--special education advocate Julie Swanson advocates on behalf of children with Autism, Aspergers, and other disabilities
Mt. Kisco, NY
--Attorneys Frishman & Faber providing advocacy for the needs of children with special needs, plus estate planning, in New York & Connecticut
New Haven--Chapel Haven is a state-approved private special education and independent living program. Ask about our new Aspergers Syndrome program!
Southeast Advocates-- special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut
Newtown--the Law Office of Ann E. Rose represents the parents of children with disabilities, learning differences or special needs. The sole focus of the practice is Education Law.
Ridgefield--Attorney Jennifer Laviano, P.C. represents children with special needs. Many of her clients are children with autism and their parents.
Washington--The Glenholme School, boarding school for students with special needs, specializing in: Aspergers, ADHD, emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities
West Hartford--The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning
-- school placement, Educational Consulting, and Advocacy, for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, at risk issues and other Learning Disabilities
Delaware
serving Maryland and Delaware--Wye River Upper School, independent upper school serving bright students with learning differences including Asperger's
Westminster, Baltimore
--speech therapy, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Clinics offers physical and occupational therapy as well
Washington Metro Area, Baltimore--Interdynamics, Inc., Mental Health & Ed. Support Agency provides assessment, therapy, treatment to families with special needs
Parker Diagnostic Solutions--psychoeducational assessments, Clinical, Comprehensive, Speech Language Assessments in the Washington DC Metro Area
Montgomery Village--Kimberly Glassman, Esq.,
Special education attorney serving students and their parents in Maryland and DC
DC Metro Area-- Rich Weinfeld provides exepert witness services for special needs, special education, and family law cases
Florida
Boca Raton
--Dr. Gary Eisenberg, psychologist,testing, assessment, and advocacy for autism, Aspergers, and all spectrum disorders
Bradenton--Broach Bradenton School offers dedicated classrooms serving students with special needs on a traditional campus
Ft. Lauderdale
--College Living Experience (CLE), post-secondary programs provides intensive assistance to college students with special needs on campus
Jacksonville--Broach South offers dedicated classrooms serving students with special needs on a traditional campus
Jacksonville North--Crossroads School in Jacksonville North is a Christian school for Chidren K-12 who have special education needs
Jacksonville West--Crossroads School in Jacksonville West is a Christian school for Chidren K-12 who have special education needs
Lakeland--Crossroads School in Lakeland is a Christian school for Chidren K-12 who have special education needs
Jacksonville Beach
--Spectrum Therapies of North Florida,assessment and consultation for autism treatment using family-focused, developmental therapies of RDI and HANDLE
Jacksonville Beach--Broach Jacksonville Beach offers dedicated classrooms serving students with special needs on a traditional campus
Miami--Florida School Partners, LLC
, special education advocacy for kids with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities and ADD.
Orange Park--Broach Orange Park offers dedicated classrooms serving students with special needs on a traditional campus
Palm Beach Gardens
--psychologist Dr. Myles Cooley, testing and assessment for learning disabilities, ADD, dyslexia, developmental and autistic spectrum disorders
Sarasota--The Thinking Center, a one stop shop educational service center, offers Tutoring, Dyslexia & Cognitive Training, IEP & Transition Services
Sarasota--The Gap School, therapeutic day school for children with ld, ADHD, Autism, Spectrum Disorders, or severely lacking in social skills
St. Petersburg--Broach St. Pete school
, offers dedicated classrooms serving students with special needs on a traditional campus
Tampa, with programs in many counties
--Florida Autism Center of Excellence (FACE),offers successful school programs for children and teens with Autism
Tampa--Broach Tampa school
, offers dedicated classrooms serving students with special needs on a traditional campus
Zephyrhills--Broach Zephyrhills offers dedicated classrooms serving students with special needs on a traditional campus
Georgia
Roswell--CLP (College Living Prep), day school program for middle school and high school students with autism, Asperger's, ADHD, and other Learning Disabilities
Illinois
Indiana
Portsmouth, NH, serving Maaine-- SEACA Advocacy, Educational advocacy and coaching for parents whose children are identified as having special needs or children who parents suspect have special needs.
serving Maryland and Delaware--Wye River Upper School, independent upper school serving bright students with learning differences including Asperger's
Baltimore (Towson)
--speech therapy, including auditory training for children with a cochlear implant.
Baltimore (Towson)
--physical and occupational therapy specializes in the treatment of sensory, neurological, orthopedic, and developmental impairements
Baltimore (Towson)
--Pathfinders for Autism, support and searchable database of resources for families of children with autism.
Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, DC Metro Area--John Toker, special needs tutor works with students with Autism and Aspergers
Laurel--Stars Dance Studio, Creative movement / dance class for children with special needs
Montgomery Village--Kimberly Glassman, Esq.,
Special education attorney serving students and their parents in Maryland and DC
Silver Spring, DC Metro areaAdvocacy Training Institute--Advocacy Training Institute, teaches parents and educators to become more effective advocates for your children with special needs
Washington D.C. Metro Area--Parker Diagnostic Solutions psychoeducational assessments, Clinical, Comprehensive, Speech Language Assessments
Washington Metro Area, Baltimore--Interdynamics, Inc., Mental Health & Ed. Support Agency provides assessment, therapy, treatment to families with special needs
Westminster, Baltimore
--speech therapy, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Clinics offers physical and occupational therapy as well
Cockeysville
--Trellis Services: Providing Autism Waiver Services, Behavioral and Developmental Consultation for all Developmental Disorders
Bethesda, Rockville--National Speech/Language Therapy Center for children with learning disabilities, language delays, or children on the autistic spectrum
Bethesda, serving Maryland, D.C. and N. VA--Dr. Lou Essers, LD/ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis of LD including Autism
Silver Spring, Metro Area --The Weinfeld Group, educational consulting, advocacy, expert witness services, school placement, school / teacher / parent training
Rockville
--Legal Services Protecting the Legal Rights of Children , including discipline issues such as suspension and explusion
Rockville, serving Maryland and D.C. and N. VA--Sharon Hellman, Learning Disability Specialist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Rockville, DC Metro Area--School Finders,
advocacy and private school selection, plus expert witness testimony
Rockville and Metro DC area--Dr. Myra Burgee,Psycheducational Testing, Assessments, and Evaluations. Analysis,Reports and Recommended Accomodations provided.
Westminster
--Frankly Communicating, speech and language clinic In Westminster Maryland
Attleboro (serving Southeastern MA and Northern RI)--Elizabeth Struss, M. Ed., special education advocate
specializing in LD, ADHD, Aspergers and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Braintree, Needham, Hingham--The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning, school placement, Educational Consulting, and Advocacy, for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, at risk issues and other Learning Disabilities
Portsmouth, NH, serving Massachusetts-- SEACA Advocacy, Educational advocacy and coaching for parents whose children are identified as having special needs or children who parents suspect have special needs.
Danvers (Boston area)--Sensory Learning ™ Center, an innovative multisensory approach to developmental Learning
Newton--Educational Options, LLC, , --School placement for kids and teens with special needs including autism and Aspergers
Statewide--Southeast Advocates -- special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut
in Massachusetts, serving New Hampshire-- Southeast Advocates, special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut
Portsmouth, NH, serving Massachusetts-- SEACA Advocacy, Educational advocacy and coaching for parents whose children are identified as having special needs or children who parents suspect have special needs.
Nutley--The Child Development Center at Universal Progressive Therapy, Preschool(inclusion program),Therapy Services, Home Services In New Jersey
Fort Lee--In Home Tutor for Special Needs students, extensive experience working with Autism and Developmental Disorders
Somerset--The Parent Advocacy Center of New Jersey
Watchung--special education attorney Rachelle Milstein representing children with autism and other learning issues
West Orange--special education attorney George Holland, specializing in advocacy, litigation, and estate planning
Albany -- Educational Advocacy,
Advocacy and Training for Parents, Children, and School
Beacon
--Consultation and support from a parent point of view, letter writing, referrals. Most services available w/o fee
Buffalo
--Gaplaw Special education attorneys meeting the legal needs of people with disabilities, their families, educators, and service providers
Brooklyn, Manhattan, Long Island --Christine La Cerva, M.Ed.family and child therapist, for families / children with behavioral and cognitive disorders including Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Melville, Long Island--Gersh Academy-- a customized education setting for individuals with neurobiological disorders and autism spectrum disorders, grades K-12
Melville, Long Island--Gersh Academy at West Hills Day Camp is a special needs day camp for children 5-13, a fun, safe nurturing environment that facilitates social skills and promotes personal growth
Long Island (Melville)--Dr. Michael Rosenfeld, neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children and adolescents ages 4-21
Mt. Kisco, NY
--Attorneys Frishman & Faber providing advocacy for the needs of children with special needs, plus estate planning, in New York & Connecticut
High Falls (Upstate New York)
-- Huntington Camp is a co-ed, residential program for children and young adults with special learning and developmental needs
New York City
-- Law Office of Attorneys Zelma and Berlin offers advocacy and legal representation for families of students with special needs
New York City--The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning
-- school placement, Educational Consulting, and Advocacy, for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, at risk issues and other Learning Disabilities
New York Metro area--In Home Tutor for Special Needs students, extensive experience working with Autism and Developmental Disorders
Oregon
Statewide or Regional Services
Bend
--Bend Learning Center, specializing in working with Social Skills weaknesses, such as Asperger's Syndrome in adults and children
Portland
--Educational Connections, LLC, Find the right school or therapeutic program for your at-risk teen
or special needs child in Oregon or nationwide
Portland
--Dianne Frost Wiscarson, Special Needs and Special Education Attorney
Pennsylvania
Birdsboro--The Power of Horses
at Saddlewood Farm, LLC, offers Equine Assisted Counseling and Learning (EAP and EAL) for autism therapy
Eastern Pensylvania--Ilene Young, Attorney, Advocacy
services, mediation, and parent support for kids with ADHD, Aspergers, PDD/autism spectrum
Eastern Pensylvania--McKinley & Ryan, LLC, Special Education Attorneys, Attorneys / Special Ed Advocates support the needs of children with Autism, Aspergers, ADD, ADHD
Glenmoore-- The Camphill School,
day and residential programs for children and youth with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities
York-- Behavioral Support for Family and Community, P.C.,
Behavioral - Psychological Assessment and Behavioral Intervention for children and families
Honesdale----Summer camp for children with Aspergers, ADD and ADHD and other learning disabilities.
Willow Grove--Teamwork Wins, Ltd.connects children with Invisible Challenges and practitioners who provide quality services to them via Conferences, Workshops, Seminars and Camps
Westminster, Baltimore (serving PA)
--speech therapy, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Clinics offers physical and occupational therapy as well
Attleboro (serving Southeastern MA and Northern RI) --Elizabeth Struss, M. Ed., special education advocate
specializing in LD, ADHD, Aspergers and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Southeast Advocates-- special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut
Colleyville--Consulting Psychologists, assessment and testing of cognitive functioning for accomodations and treatment
Dallas, Plano--Focus on the Future Training Center, Independence Skills Training for Children with Autism & Other Special Needs
Dallas, Plano, Lewisville--Rich Educational Consulting, LLC, educational testing and assessments, plus social skills classes for kids and teens
Houston--Lindy Kahn Associates, Inc., Educational Consultation and Placement Options for Special Needs and At-Risk Students
Houston--
Connections Center, Training parents and professionals in autism, Aspergers, and PDD internvetion using RDI (relationship development intervention)
Houston
-- The Harris School for children with social/emotional delays due to ADHA, Bipolar Disorder, language delays, Aspergers, Sensory Integration Disorder
Houston--
Houston Area Behavior Specialists,Inc., -- Services and Appliced Behavior Analysis training for children (and their families) with behavior difficulties stemming from autism
Houston--
Homeopathy Center of Houston, Treats autism, Aspergers, and other PDD disorders homeopathically, without drugs
Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio--Elizabeth Strickland offers nutrtion-related treatment for ADD and ADHD, Autism and other ASDs
Northern Virginia, DC Metro Area--John Toker, special needs tutor works with students with Autism and Aspergers
Chantilly--MindWell Psychology does assessment,testing, and treatment
Manassas--The Minds In Motion Academy is a movement-based academic school in Northern Virginia for children on the Autism Spectrum, and other PDDs.
Westminster,MD serving VA
--speech therapy, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Clinics offers physical and occupational therapy as well
Washington D.C. Metro Area--Parker Diagnostic Solutions psychoeducational assessments, Clinical, Comprehensive, Speech Language Assessments
DC Metro Area-- Rich Weinfeld provides exepert witness services for special needs, special education, and family law cases
Washington
Lana Traynor, Special Education Attorney
-- represents clients with a wide variety of special needs and special education situations
West Virginia
Westminster, Baltimore (serving WV)
--speech therapy, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Clinics offers physical and occupational therapy as well
Ireland