Autism and Asperger's Diagnosis, treatment, schools, therapy

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Special Education & Learning Disabilities Resources: A Nationwide Directory

Autism, Asperger's, 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.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Support: Schools, Programs, Therapists, Tutors

National and International

Non-Profit Organization

Special Kids Fund

Emerge College Success Program-- integrates life coaching,student support services, and Gap Year options into each student's transition to college.

Emotional ABCs-- Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum for children, teaches kids to understand feelings and react to situations. Discounted for parents, free to teachers

ABA Resources for Recovery from Autism-- Complete resource listings for ABA (applied behavior analysis) for autism

Core Medical -- special needs changing tables and other equipment for kids, teens, adults with special needs

Connections Center-- Training parents and professionals in autism, Aspergers, and PDD internvetion using RDI (relationship development intervention)

Easy K Ranch -- Easy K Ranch, residential home and care for mentally challenged children and teens in Arkansas

e Teaching Assistance Learning (eTAP)--Complete K-12 Home and School Curriculum, as well as Test Prep for SAT/GED/ASVAB

Ellingsen and Associates, Inc. --Provides Online Speech and Language Therapy Telepractice

Fun and Function Toys and Products--therapeutic toys and other products for kids with special needs

Heartspring Special Needs Center-- residential and day school in Kansas serving children (ages 5 - 21) with autism and other developmental disabilities from across the country also offers outpatient services.

Ldonline -- resources of all kinds for parents of kids with LD and for LD educators

Life Compass Partners, Educational Consultants -- We help you find the right residential and non-residential programs for children and teens with all sort of LD ,behavioral, emotional and medical situations

LearningRx -- Brain Training Centers provide proven results with cognitive skills training. Find help at one of our more than 45 Centers across the U.S.

tutoring services nationwide Lindamood-Bell^®--Learning Centers, one-to-one and small group instruction, over 60 locations throughout the US, 1 in London, England, and 3 in Australia

Murphy Business Brokerage -- We Buy & Sell Schools and All Other Types of Businesses

Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. -- low cost Special Needs Trusts for families of children with special needs

REACH at the University of Iowa -- a living-learning campus experience to help young adults with multiple learning and cognitive disabilities become independent, engaged members of their community.

The School Solution--consultation and placement services for families with a student who is struggling in his/her current academic environment

Options for College Success-- a supervised college program, located in Evanston, Illinois, for young adults between 18 - 30 with learning disabilities

P.A.C.E. at NLU-- Chicago-based 3-year young adult transtion program teaching life skills, academic skills, and providing employment preparation

Special Needs Store--Online Store offering products related to daily living, speech and language, physical and occupational therapy, music, DVDs, toys, and general health

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

Laureate Learning Systems --specially designed for individuals with Autism, Language-Learning Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Physical Impairments, Traumatic Head Injury, and Aphasia.

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

ScenicView Academy in Provo, Utah,is a residential transitional school for young adults on the Autism spectrum and with other learning disabilities

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs -- serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism, in California

TechieforLife -- young adult transition program offering vocational training (with emphasis on computer skills), college courses, life skills, social skills training

TFH USA--special needs toys for autism and other special needs

STATE AND REGIONAL RESOURCES

Alabama

Mobile-- Lindamood-Bell^® Learning Center, one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction

Arizona

Chandler----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Scottsdale -- Gateway Academy, a private day school, serving grades 6-12 diagnosed with High Functioning Autism and students who are Twice-Exceptional

Arkansas

River Valley--LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Sage -- Easy K Ranch, residential home and care for mentally challenged children and teens in Arkansas

California

Statewide or Regional Services

Law Office of Marc Grossman -- special education attorney helps get your child the educational services he / she needs

Natashe Washington,-- special education attorney,represents students for due process complaints, at no cost, or for a modest fee

Local Services

Bay Area -- Compass High School uses multi-sensory teaching methods to strengthen reading, writing, math, organizational and life skills for teens with LD.

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, Signal Hill (LA County)--The Legal Duo, special education attorneys advocate for your child in IEP's, Mediation and Due Process Hearings

Marin, Serving San Francisco Bay area--Dr. Stacey Nelson, Ph.D., licensed psychologist specializing in assessments of learning disorders, attention deficit disorders, developmental disorders for children, adolescents, adults

Mission Valley--Spectrum Center Schools and Programs serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism

Napa--Moving Forward, residential and life skills program for young adults with with developmental, learning, and autism spectrum disabilities.

Oakland--Spectrum Center Schools and Programs serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism

Tsadik Law -- special education attorneys represent students with all kinds of special education needs in Northern California

Oakland--Natashe Washington, special education attorney,represents students for due process complaints, at no cost, or for a modest fee

Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties--Law Office of Nick Davaei, special education advocacy and legal help pertaining to assessments

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

San Pablo--Spectrum Center Schools and Programs serve students aged 3 to 22 who have challenging educational and behavioral needs, including autism

Sierra Madre--TOTAL (Treatment of The Autistic Leaner) Programs provide quality education and life skills training to individuals with Autism or other exceptional needs and their families

South Pasadena--Herman & Associates, Diagnoses and evaluations for Autism, Aspergers,NLD, and PDD

Thousand Oaks--Lindamood-Bell^® Learning Center, one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction

Walnut Creek--Lindamood-Bell^® Learning Center, one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction

Colorado

Colorado Springs North----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Denver (Littleton area) --Dr. Gary Eisenberg, autism and Aspergers' diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment for children, teens, young adults

Ft. Collins--LearningRx Brain Training Center does testing and assessment and works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Glendale--Emerge Professionals -- Autism Assessment and Treatment in Colorado

Connecticut

South Windham--Camp Horizons offers an incredible camp experience for children and adults who are developmentally disabled.

Delaware

serving Maryland and Delaware--Wye River Upper School, independent upper school serving bright students with learning differences including Asperger's

District of Columbia

DC, Maryland, and NoVa--Nancy Karkowsky, Esq., mediator and attorney for child welfare, custody, and estate planning issues

Westminster, Baltimore --speech therapy, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Clinics offers physical and occupational therapy as well

Washington, DC , serving Metro DC area including Maryland and Northern Virginia --Parkmont School, Middle School and High School college prep program for kids with Learning Disabilities

Montgomery Village--Kimberly Glassman, Esq., Special education attorney serving students and their parents in Maryland and DC

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

Jacksonville--Broach South offers dedicated classrooms serving students with special needs on a traditional campus

Jacksonville--Lindamood-Bell^® Learning Center, one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction

Orange Park--Broach Orange Park offers dedicated classrooms serving students with special needs on a traditional campus

Pensacola--LearningRx Brain Training Center does educational testing / assessments and works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Sarasota--The Thinking Center, a one stop shop educational service center, offers Tutoring, Dyslexia & Cognitive Training, IEP & Transition Services

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

Avondale Estates--Susan Thomas, Attorney at Law- Affordable Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning for parents of children with disabilities

Alpharetta----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Atlanta-Buckhead----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Fayetteville----Spark Thinking Educational Services offers tutors and programs to overcome difficulties in reading, spelling, writing, comprehension and math

Hawaii

Honolulu

Idaho

Boise -- Emerge College Success Program, integrates life coaching and student support services into each student's transition to college.

Illinois

Carbondale--Brehm School, small coeducational boarding school for students with language-based and complex learning disabilities

Chicago, serving all of Illinois -- Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC, helps children and families get compensation for their injuries caused by negligence

Glencoe and Chicago Metro area--The School Solution, consultation and placement services for families with a student who is struggling in his/her current academic environment

Chicago area -- Acacia Academy offers personalized programs for students with LD, Aspergers and Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder and Dyslexia

Chicago Metro area (Northbrook)--Law Offices of Charles P. Fox, Special Education Attorney and Advocate

Evanston -- Options for College Success is a supervised college program for young adults 18-30 with learning disabilities

Indiana

Idaho

Iowa

Iowa City, REACH program at the University of Iowa help young adults with multiple learning and cognitive disabilities become independent, engaged members of their community.

Kansas

Wichita--Heartspring Special Needs Center, residential and day school in Kansas serving children (ages 5 - 21) with autism and other developmental disabilities also offers outpatient services.

Kentucky

Louisiana

Shreveport--LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Maine

Maryland

Baltimore Area (Lutherville)--Lindamood-Bell^® Learning Center, one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction

Chevy Chase -- Life Compass Partners, Educational Consultants -- We help you find the right residential and non-residential programs for children and teens with all sort of LD ,behavioral, emotional and medical situations

Hunt Valley,Towson -- Clarity Assessments, provides psychological testing and assessments to children, teens, and adults.

Rockville -- Fusion Academy, personalized, one-to-one learning in a full-time alternative school for students in grades 6-12

DC, Maryland, and NoVa--Nancy Karkowsky, Esq., mediator and attorney for child welfare, custody, and estate planning issues

serving Maryland and Delaware--Wye River Upper School, independent upper school serving bright students with learning differences including Asperger's

serving Maryland--Glenwood Country Day School, small Maryland private school for children with learning differences including Autism, Aspergers, and and sensory integration disorders

Baltimore (Towson) --Pathfinders for Autism, support and searchable database of resources for families of children with autism.

Montgomery Village--Kimberly Glassman, Esq., Special education attorney serving students and their parents in Maryland and DC

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

DC metro area, including Baltimore-- Tutoring for Success offers Home based tutoring and test prep for children and teens with special education needs including Aspergers

Rockville, serving Montgomery County, PG County, Fairfax and Alexandria--Ivymount Outreach, services to schools, daycare providers and individuals to helps children with disabilities become more competent motor performers, communicators and learners

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

Massachusetts

Newton--Lindamood-Bell^® Learning Center, one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction

South Hadley --Berkshire Hills Music Academy, Music Infused Vocational and Independent Living Program for young adults with learning difficulties between 18 and 30

Minnesota

Eagan----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Eden Prairie----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Maple Grove----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Savage----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Shoreview----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Woodbury----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

special education attorney Mira Fern

Warren and Statewides services--Special Education Attorney and Mediator Julie Warshaw Esq., helps kids with LD, allergies, medical conditions, and assisting families in crisis through collaborative divorce

Fort Lee--In Home Tutor for Special Needs students, extensive experience working with Autism and Developmental Disorders

Short Hills----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Somerset--The Parent Advocacy Center of New Jersey

Marlboro----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

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

New Mexico

New York

Amenia--The Maplebrook School, offers students with LD a middle school, high school, and collegiate experience including credentials programs and courses for college credit

Big Apple Day Program -- New York City special needs summer day program for kids 6-12

New York State -- Wayne Rock provides school and educational advocacy for children across New York State. Free consultation available

Beacon --Consultation and support from a parent point of view, letter writing, referrals. Most services available w/o fee

Brooklyn--Lindamood-Bell^® Learning Center, one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction

Scarsdale--Lindamood-Bell^® Learning Center, one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction

Buffalo --Gaplaw Special education attorneys meeting the legal needs of people with disabilities, their families, educators, and service providers

Lower Manhattan (Downtown) --Judith Mack, M.S.E.D., M.S.W., Learning Specialist, support students with learning issues, including Asperger's

New York City--New Frontiers, support for Students transitioning to college in New York City and Westchester

Manhattan, NY -- Aaron School, special needs school K- 8 for children with learning differences and average or above average cognitive ability

Manhattan, NY -- Rebecca School, theraputic day school for kids 4 - 18 with autism, PDD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders

New York City and Westchester -- Goldfarb Abrandt Salzman & Kutzin, LLP, special education law counseling and advocacy, special needs estate planning and disability law

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 Metro area--In Home Tutor for Special Needs students, extensive experience working with Autism and Developmental Disorders

Fairfield, Connecticut, also serving Westchester, NY --MK Educational Therapy, specialized learning help for children with all kinds of disabilities

White Plains --Attorneys at Littman Krooks LLP help Special Families in New York State with Special Needs Estate Planning and Special Education Advocacy

North Carolina

Ohio

Akron,Bath ----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Columbus - Dublin ----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Oregon
Statewide or Regional Services

A Difference Maker -- Anne Saraceno, Advocacy -- consultation and special education support for families of children with different abilities who reside in Oregon and SW Washington

Circle of Friends Advocacy, -- special education advocacy in Oregon and Washington for families of kids with special needs

Local Services

Bend --Bend Learning Center, specializing in working with Social Skills weaknesses, such as Asperger's Syndrome in adults and children

Portland --Wiscarson Law, Special Needs and Special Education Attorney

Pennsylvania

Dresher --Camp Lee Mar, a private, 7 week summer residential special needs camp for children and young adults with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges

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

Honesdale----Summit Summer and Travel Camp for children with Aspergers, ADD and ADHD and other learning disabilities.

Pennsburg--Camp Sequoia, an innovative overnight camp for boys ages 8-17 who need help with social skills

Rhode Island

South Carolina

Charleston (Daniel Island)--Sprouting Minds, assessment of intellectual and academic functioning, learning disorders and ADHD, and development of treatment plans

Tennessee

Chattanooga----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Franklin----LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Texas

Austin --Lindamood-Bell^® Learning Center, one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction

Dallas, Plano--Focus on the Future Training Center, Independence Skills Training for Children with Autism & Other Special Needs

Charis Hills --between Dallas and Ft. Worth, Residential Christian co-ed camp for kids 7-18 with Autism and Asperger's, ADD, ADHD, and other Learning Disabilities -->

Houston-- Connections Center, Training parents and professionals in autism, Aspergers, and PDD internvetion using RDI (relationship development intervention)

Sugar Land--LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

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

Utah

St. George --TechieForLife, YA transition program offers residential school with vocational training (with emphasis on computer skills), college courses, life skills, social skills training

Virginia

DC, Maryland, and NoVa--Nancy Karkowsky, Esq., mediator and attorney for child welfare, custody, and estate planning issues

DC metro area, NoVa-- Tutoring for Success offers Home based tutoring and test prep for children and teens with special education needs including Aspergers

Leesburg-- LearningRx Brain Training Center does educational testing / assessment and works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Northern Virginia, DC Metro Area--John Toker, special needs tutor works with students with Autism and Aspergers

Fairfax--LearningRx Brain Training Center works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Fairfax, serving Northern Virginia--Dr. Halper & Associates, Psychoeducational & Clinical Assessment for Children, Adolescents, and Adults in Northern Virginia

Northern Virginia,Metro Area--Peter Roohr, Math and Science special needs tutor, SAT prep

Reston--LearningRx Brain Training Center does testing and assessment and works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Staunton - Harrisonburg--LearningRx Brain Training Center does testing and assessment and works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Vienna (Tysons)--LearningRx Brain Training Center does testing and assessment and works one-on-one to strengthen weak cognitive learning skills and help students learn effectively

Westminster,MD serving VA --speech therapy, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Clinics offers physical and occupational therapy as well

Washington

A Difference Maker -- Anne Saraceno, Advocacy -- consultation and special education support for families of children with different abilities who reside in Oregon and SW Washington

Circle of Friends Advocacy, -- special education advocacy in Oregon and Washington for families of kids with special needs

Wiscarson Law, -- Special Needs and Special Education Attorney

West Virginia

Westminster, Baltimore (serving WV) --speech therapy, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Clinics offers physical and occupational therapy as well

Wisconsin

Union Grove---Shepherds College, Post secondary School for Young Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities--Transition and life skills training program

Ireland

Co. Offaly

Claire Home Tutoring

London, England

London

^®

Sydney, Australia

Chatswood-- Lindamood-Bell^® Learning Center, one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction

Double Bay (Sydney)-- Lindamood-Bell^® Learning Center, one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction

Israel

Dubai

Disclaimer: ISER provides this information in an effort to aid parents in finding local special education program, school or professional to help their children. ISER does not recommend or endorse any school, program, or provider or services, nor can we guarantee that any particular program, professional or school will be appropriate for a given child. These decisions are for parents to make. Please do your research carefully.