1-Advocacy and Consultation of Del Mar San Diego
Monica Rodriguez
PO Box 676034
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 449-3515
Email: monica.iep | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.advocatedelmar.com
Advocacy by experienced CA School Psychologist helping parents obtain appropriate education for children throughout San Diego. IEPs, 504 Plans, Behavior Plans, Expulsions, Regular/Special Education.
1-Alliance Resources and Associates, Inc
Allan Roth
950 Boardwalk, Suite 300
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 481-3126; (760) 539-9944 (fax)
Email: Alliance_Resources | at | yahoo.com
Consulting/Advocacy for individuals of all ages (birth to adult) about special education, 504, regional center, DSS/SSI, and expulsions.
The 21st Blessing
Linda Chan Rapp
South Bay Free Methodist Church
25514 Narbonne Ave.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 539-8663
Email: the21stblessing | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/21st_blessing/
Informational faith-based support group for families with a loved one with Down syndrome or other developmental disability. Monthly networking, quarterly events, & listserv.
2E Network/ 2E Network LA
Marcie Booth
7056 Hatillo Ave., Winnetka
Los Angeles, CA 91306
(818) 710-0511
Email: 2E_Network_LA | at | yahoogroups.com
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/2E_Network_LA/
Email support group for parents of gifted and special needs children. We share educational advocacy, community events, parenting tips, and resources.
A2Z Educational Advocates
Mandy Favaloro, J.D. Attorney at Law
Andrew Haas-Roche, Advocate
Carolina Watts, Advocate
N Jane DuBovy, M.A., J.D. Attorney at Law, Certified Mediator
881 Alma Real, Suite 309
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-1430; (310) 573-1425 (fax)
Email: esther | at | a2zedad.com
Web: http://a2zeducationaladvocates.com
We are Special Education attorneys and advocates representing parents of special needs kids at every level including IEPs, compliance complaints, Due Process Hearings and beyond.
A2Z Educational Advocates
Jane DuBovy
881 Alma Real, #309
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-1430; (310) 573-1425 (fax)
Email: njdubovy | at | a2zedad.com
Web: http://a2zeducationaladvocates.com
Attorneys & Advocates working collaboratively w/ Parents. Also provide support to parent groups.
A4K — Advocates for Kids
Tim Runner
26891 Recodo Lane
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-3601; (949) 295-8374 (cell); (949) 716-9498 (fax)
Email: timrunner | at | cox.net
Web: http://www.special-education-answers.com
We have a proven track-record of enabling parents to recover tuition costs for private school and residential placements. We represent clients at IEPs, SSTs, Due Processes Hearings, and Mediations as well as to Regional Centers, SSI, and state Mental Health, Disability & Insurance Agencies.
Ann E. Aarons, Special Education Consultant
14911 Moorpark Street, Suite 1
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(310) 927-2760
Email: annaarons | at | aol.com
Consultant – helping families find appropriate programs and specialists; visit current placements; attend IEP meetings; help develop appropriate goals; and work with school districts to develop the correct situation for the child.
A.B.C. (Advocate for the Beach Cities)
Christine Spilka
1010 S PCH
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 714-8117
Email: advocacyangel | at | gmail.com
Educational Consultant/Teacher with over 20 years of special education experience. Knowledge of special ed law; cognitive/academic assessments; IEP documents; transitions; and advocacy/support for students K-12 and their parents. Credentials in Gen/Special Ed and School Psychology.
ABI – Autism Behavior Intervention, Inc.
Maureen Moore, MA, BCBA & Marla Saltzman, MA, BCBA
15910 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1728
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 501-3615; (818) 501-3649 (fax)
Email: info | at | autismbehaviorintervention.com
Web: http://www.autismbehaviorintervention.com
ABI provides state-of-the-art ABA-based treatment, including discrete trial (DTT) and natural environment training (NET) to children across the autism spectrum, ages 12 months to 8 years.
The A.B.L.E. Choice, Inc.
Dr. Jackie Kirk-Martinez
P.O. BOX 608
Pismo Beach, CA 93448
(888) 513-9332; (888) 959-9332 (fax)
Email: theablechoice | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.theablechoice.com
Advising/Advocating: Families, Districts, Agencies; Supporting: Children’s Unique Needs – In home, community & school; Providing: Assessment; Program Development, Interventions & Supervision; Offering: Professional Development & Workshops
Able Pathways
Matthew A. T. Lehman, BCBA
830 E. Vista Way #108
Vista, CA 92127
Email: mLehman | at | AblePathways.com
Web: http://www.ablepathways.com
Insurance and Regional Center funded ABA Therapy for all special needs, Certified Special Education Advocacy, Clinical Assessment Specialist
Academic Guidance Services (est. 1960)
David Hung, Ph.D.
6399 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 515
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 435-1129; (949) 833-9444
Email: AGSserve | at | cs.com
Web: www.ChildTreatment.com
Evaluation/treatment, expert witness and consultant for special education, low achievers, ADD, learning disabilities, autism, etc. Local and international. Non-drug, skill-oriented approach.
Academic Performance Prep, LLC.
Dr. Michael Keller, Ed.D.
4050 Katella Avenue, Suite#203
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(949) 540-9075; (562) 685-0689 (fax)
Email: info | at | aperformanceprep.com
Web: http://www.aperformanceprep.com
We provide 1st-12th grade students with special needs tutoring from credentialed special education teacher and 9th-12th graders college counseling services from credentialed school counselors.
Academics and Interventions
Christine Spilka, MA Ed Psy
1010 S. PCH
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 714-8117
Email: academicsandinterventions | at | gmail.com
Tutoring/academic interventions utilizing Common Core, research based interventions, and curriculum based measures CBMs to determine areas of need, monitor progress and demonstrate growth.
Access Center for Education (ACE)
Brenda Rogers, Exec. Director
54 Echo Run
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 370-1186; (949) 335-5126 (fax)
Email: sadtoglad | at | mac.com
Web: http://www.sadtoglad.org
A non-profit sliding-scale special education advocacy organization. Three advocates serve all Southern California counties. We attend IEP/504 meetings, perform case reviews and consultations, supply written reports.
Achieve Beyond
Justin Pulliam
433 N. 4th Street, Suite 101
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-8610; (323) 722-8614 (fax)
Email: jdrewes | at | achievebeyondusa.com
Web: http://www.achievebeyondusa.com
Achieve Beyond is a pediatric therapy and autism services company that provides early intervention health care services to children in the greater Los Angeles area.
Action Associates
Dr. Jay Jones, EdD, LCSW, MFT
PO Box 963
Sun City, CA 92586-0963
(951) 848-9439
Email: jayjoneshq | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.drjayjones.com
We provide Clinical Educational Consultation for families to help them get the services they need for their child from the public schools. Our consulting associates include attorneys, psychologists, etc.
Action Educational Advocacy and Consulting
Maureen Dempsey M.A., Spec. Ed
1031 Olive Crest Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 213-6132
Email: maureen.dempsey | at | gmail.com
A specially trained advocate with knowledge of disabilty law, Section 504,and IDEA ; committed to ensuring that the student receives the most appropriate services available.
Actors for Autism
Alisa Wolf
18344 Oxnard St., Suite 101
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 705-1600; (818) 654-7176 (fax)
Email: actorsforautism | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.actorsforautism.org
Provides programs in the arts for children and adults with autism including: social skills, summer camp, and vocational training.
Jean Murrell Adams, Esq.
Attorney at Law
400 Corporate Pointe Suite 300-PMB 412
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 736-1533; (800) 785-6713; (310) 645-1946 (fax)
Email: Oaklandadmin | at | adamsesq.com
Web: http://AdamsEsq.com
Our law firm maintains a practice in the area of Special Education Law representing children with special needs throughout the Southern California Area.
Timothy A. Adams, Esq.
Attorney at Law
20042 Beach Boulevard
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 698-0239
Email: info | at | edattorneys.com
Web: http://www.californiaspecialedlaw.com
Special education attorneys assisting families throughout California with special education (IEP meetings, due process hearings) and regional center (Lanterman Act) law, conservatorships and appellate advocacy.
Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern CA
Robert Gray PhD
Orange County Office
26440 La Alameda, Suite 220
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
San Diego Office
9606 Tierra Grande, Suite 107
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 693-3113; (858) 695-9412 (fax)
Email: rgray | at | anhsocal.com
Web: http://www.anhsocal.com
Pediatric neuropsychological consultation and evaluation services for children and adolescents experiencing a broad range of developmental, attention, learning, cognitive, emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Advocacy Associates, Inc.
Sara Frampton, Ph.D.
16935 West Bernardo Dr., Ste. 103
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 485-7500; (858) 485-6677 (fax)
Email: osaraf | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.advocacyassociates.net
Review of educational records; assessment plans development; evaluation of child’s academic program; classroom observations; IEP’s; consultation and coordination with CSS, Regional Center, CMH, and hospitals. Development, monitoring and review of IEP’s.
Advocacy For Life
Tracy Bailey
PO Box 3122
Ramona, Ca 92065
(760) 415-4872
Email: advocacyforlife | at | hotmail.com
I have 15+ years experience working in special education. Services provided include: representation, consulting, testing, tutoring, CAHSEE preparation and training in self-advocacy. Espanol available.
Advocacy for Special Children
Donna Hughes, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 935
La Jolla, CA 92038-0935
(858) 452-9500; (858) 453-4145 (fax)
Email: advocacy | at | san.rr.com
Education consultation and advocacy. 20+ years experience. All disabilities. Use IEP and/or Due Process to obtain all the child needs (goals, services, placement) to maximize potential.
Advocacy Resources for San Diego
Andrea K. Plotkin, Ed.D, Director
7415 El Cajon Blvd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 820-1393; (619) 741-9093 (fax)
Email: aplotkinhand | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.ed-vance.com
A compassionate and community-based service providing parents with the education, tools, and skills, along with the heartfelt support to become their child’s best advocate.
Advocacy for Special Education Students
ND Consulting & Advocacy
2522 Chambers Rd., Suite 100
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 417-9955; (562) 756-7775; (714) 242-7304 (fax)
Email: ndavaei | at | aol.com
I provide professional advocacy services for students with special needs in the greater southern california area. I have over 10 years of experience in the area of Special Education on both sides of the table; both private and public sector.
Advocate for Special Kids “ASK”
Susan Burnett, PhD
4477 La Serena Dr.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 985-0922 Phone/Fax
Email: Drburnett | at | adelphia.net
Parent/Educational advocate assisting parent’s understand and obtain their child’s legal right to a free appropriate public education under IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and FERPA.
Advocates for Special Kids
Marilyn Barraza, President
3109 Walnut Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 480-9310
Web: www.advocatesforspecialkids.org
ASK; a non-profit organization providing parent support, monthly meetings, guest speakers, information, resources in the community, trainings, workshops, and current updates on special education law.
Cecilia R. Aguayo, Esq.
Attorney at Law
10810 Walker Street, Suite 200
Cypress, CA 90630-5011
(714) 226-0800; (714) 226-0099 (fax)
Email: cecilia | at | aguayolaw.com
Web: http://www.aguayolaw.com
Attorney and former school teacher, Ms. Aguayo provides legal representation to families with children with disabilities including: special education, guardianships, conservatorships and special needs trusts.
AIT for You
Terrie Silverman
7927 Ostrow St Suite B
San Diego, CA 92111
(262) 569-7828; (262) 569-1011 (fax)
Email: terries | at | execpc.com
Web: http://www.aitforyou.com
Auditory Integration Training (AIT) is a ten day, non-invasive therapeutic technique which trains people to hear all frequencies more evenly, to improve in the processing of auditory input, etc.
Alara Consulting Services LLC
Rosanita Ratcliff
6815 Remmet Ave #225
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(877) 292-5272; (818) 337-2182 (fax)
Email: info | at | alaraservices.com
Web: http://www.alaraservices.com
We provide educational consulting, caregiver/agency/resource locating, advocacy, workshops, seminars and other services for people with disabilities, senior citizens, their families and service providers.
Florencia Albert, Esq.
Attorney at Law
405 South Mission Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 289-8358; (626) 289-8378 (fax)
Email: Florencia | at | sawkinsalbert.com
Web: http://www.sawkinsalbert.com
Attorney for children with special needs. Attend IEP’s, develop appropriate goals, and litigate due process. I am a compassionate, determined advocate for your child.
Mara Allard, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2214 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 402-6028
Email: mara.allard | at | att.net
Web: http://allard-law.com
IEP Meetings, Due Process Hearings, Southern California.
Lena Almasi, Educational Therapy, J.D., M.A., ET/P
1070 Thompson Ave., #209
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 497-3129
Email: lenatitoian | at | aol.com
Educational Therapy with specializations in advocacy, educational testing, English as Second Language, language/reading/writing disorders, math, and study skills.
Alternative Horizons Educational Services
Kimberly Candelaria
P.O. Box 1701
Brea, CA 92822
(714) 774-7755; (714) 876-4043
Email: kim.candelaria | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.alternativehorizons.com
We provide realistic, obtainable and strength based services designed to fit your child’s unique needs. We also teach social skills.
Danielle Alvarado, Special Needs Advocate
PO Box 7336
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90617
(562) 805-7820
Email: Det4kds | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.DanielleAlvarado.org
Danielle is a Parent Advocate her mission in life is to help families get the services and interventions needed to help their loved one have a better life. Through school, community resources and to insure dignity and respect.
Nicole Hodge Amey, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 76077
Los Angeles, CA 90076
(510) 569-3666
Email: hodgend | at | aol.com
Representation of children with disabilities in federal and state court and in due process hearings.
Jack H. Anthony, Esq.
Attorney at Law
901 Dover Drive, Suite 205
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 642-1432; (949) 642-1446 (fax)
Email: jha | at | jackhanthony.com
Web: http://www.anthonychildadvocates.com
Mr. Anthony provides legal representation during IEPs, Mediation and Due Process. Please call to schedule a free 45-minute initial consultation.
Area Board 9 on Developmental Disabilities
Anastasia Bacigalupo, Executive
200 East Santa Clara Street
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 648-0220; (805) 648-0226 (fax)
Email: carol.lopes | at | scdd.ca.gov
Web: http://scdd.ca.gov
We are a non-profit agency affiliated with the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities. We provide bilingual direct advocacy and education to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Sarit Ariam, Esq.
Attorney at Law
23275 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 992-5770; (818) 992-6624 (fax)
Email: sarit | at | saritlaw.com
Web: http://www.saritlaw.com
Special education attorney representing families of special needs children at IEPs and through Due Process.
Allison Arkin, Special Education Law
708 Kingman Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 259-7964; (310) 573-0284 (fax)
Email: arkin38 | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.laspecialeducationlawyer.com/
Allison Arkin is an attorney specializing in special education law, including representing families of special needs children at IEPs, mediation, due process hearings. Also available to consult on special education issues.
All the Elements for Success Child Advocacy
Holly A. Brommer
2707 Grove Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 305-2950
Email: princesspal01 | at | gmail.com
Nationally recognized school administrator, award winning teacher, and certificated Education Specialist assists families and schools to identify appropriate service options and research based intervention plans.
Allison Arkin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
708 Kingman Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 573-0284; (310) 230-2605
Email: arkin38 | at | earthlink.net
Allison Arkin is an attorney specializing in special education law. Services include attending IEPs and mediations and pursuing due process claims against school district.
ArchStone Community Services
Tricia Mattingly
P.O. Box 711198
Santee, CA 92072
(619) 933-0206; (619) 444-6934 (fax)
Email: ACSofSD | at | aol.com
Independent living assistance, advocacy and support, payee and other services.
Area Board 9 on Developmental Disabilities
Executive Director
200 E Santa Clara Street, Suite 210
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 648-0220; (805) 648-0226 (fax)
Email: ab9 | at | scdd.ca.gov
Web: http://www.scdd.ca.gov/Area_Board
Donald J. Asbridge, Ed.S., LEP
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Bakersfield, CA
(661) 588-2825
Email: shrink | at | igalaxy.net
Web: http://www.technopsych.com/lepservices1.htm
Donald J. Asbridge provides services for Kern County and California students at risk and those who have “fallen through the cracks.”
Ashley Children’s Psychology Center
Susan Ashley, Ph.D.
9036 Reseda Blvd. Suite 204
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3531
Email: drashley | at | pacbell.net
Web: http://ashleypsychology.com
Specializing in evaluation and treatment of AD/HD, ODD, social skills, and behavior problems of children and teens. Social Skills Group therapy for children and teens.
AskMyAdvocate
(951) 436-8534; (866) 804-3031 (fax)
Email: AskMyAdvocate | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.AskMyAdvocate.Org
2 locations in Riverside and San Diego County; Specializing in the unique needs of students with disabilities who attend K-12 public and private schools in the State of California. We provide advocacy services to parents and/or guardians of children who require Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) or 504 Plans.
Aslan Center
Bonita Neville Ekhardt, M.S.
9711 Holland Street
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)-327-5535
Email: aslancenter | at | me.com
Web: http://aslancenter.com
Aslan Center is an evaluation and treatment center for children with learning problems including autism. We advocate for children up to and beyond fair hearings.
Assessment, Educational Therapy and Tutoring of Thousand Oaks
728 Calle Laredo
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 217-8163; (805) 552-9942 (fax)
Email: krynea | at | earthlink.net
Family friendly parent supportive center for assessment, consultation, support, educational therapy, tutoring and public, private and home school support for students with and without disabilities.
Associated Therapists, Inc.
Julio Guerra, PhD
5762 Bolsa Ave. Suite 107
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 898-0362; (714) 898-9858; (714) 893-3267 (fax)
Email: jguerraphd | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.associatedtherapists.com
Psychologist in private practice. Associated with a multi-disciplinary group of mental health practitioners.
Attorney & Student Rights Advocates
Debbi or Hamlet
1489 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 206
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 395-0146; (855) MYIEPTEAM
Email: Info | at | SRAhelp.org
Web: http://www.SRAhelp.org
IEP, Due Process representation, consultation
Auditory Processing Center of Pasadena
Beatrice Braun, M.A. CCC-A
16 N. Marengo Ave. Suite 206
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 793-8711; (626) 793-8711; (805) 389-1761 (fax)
Email: beabraun | at | verizon.net
I am an audiologist providing complete diagnostic auditory processing evaluations.
Danielle Augustin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
8141 E. Kaiser Blvd. Suite 315
Anaheim Hills, CA 92808
(714) 282-1242; (714) 282-1231 (fax)
Email: danielle | at | ockidslaw.com
Web: http://www.ockidslaw.com
Ms. Augustin provides high quality legal representation to children with disabilities including: IDEA, IEP Meetings, Resolution Sessions, Mediations and Due Process Hearings.
Austin Special Education and Disabilities Advocacy
Julie Austin
444 Lexington Circle
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 390-1475; (760) 754-2644 (fax)
Email: julie.austin | at | cox.net
Affordable special education advocacy services. Certified in Special Education Advocacy from University of San Diego. Spanish, Vietnamese translation offered. 14 years experience.
Autism Behavior Consultants
2909 Oregon Court Suite A-1
Torrance, CA 90503
(877) 927-6300; (310) 320-1333; (310) 329-6555 (fax)
Email: christy.crider | at | autismprograms.com
Web: http://www.autismprograms.com
We provide 1 to 1 in-home therapy and school shadowing for children with autism throughout Southern California. Therapies include DTT, Verbal Behavior, Independent Living Skills, RDI.
Autism Behavior Intervention
17203 Ventura Blvd., Suite 3
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 501-3615
Email: mbmoore | at | teamabi.com
Web: http://www.TeamABI.com
We offer state-of-the art ABA-based discrete trial (DTT) and natural environment training (NET) to children across the autism spectrum, ages 12 months to 8 years.
Autism and Beyond Consulting
Marianne Bowers, MBA
2220 Warfield Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 251-5655; (310) 214-3699 (fax)
Email: marianne | at | autismandbeyond.com
Web: http://www.autismandbeyond.com
Advocacy and consulting; Special Education Advocacy; Regional Center Hearings, IEP attendance, State Compliance Complaints, guidance through the IEP process; IHSS services and state appeals.
Autism Directions
Shelley Bell
Po Box 2487
Huntington Beach, CA 92683
(714) 856-8662
Email: sbell | at | socal.rr.com
Web: http://www.autismdirections.org
I provide advocacy services and training for families that have started down the autism path. I have over 15 years experience in this as I have an autistic son.
Autism Interventions and Resources, Inc. (A.I.R.)
23181 Verdugo Drive, Ste. 104-B
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 457-9203
Email: air | at | hopeisintheair.com
Web: http://www.hopeisintheair.com
Provider of 1:1 behavioral services to children with Autism and related disorders. Offices in both Orange County and Bakersfield.
* Autism Society of America – San Diego Chapter
P.O. Box 42098
San Diego, Ca 92142-0908
(858) 715-0678; (858) 712-1510 (fax)
Email: info | at | sd-autism.org
Web: http://www.sd-autism.org
Our mission is to serve all in our community affected by Autism including caregivers, siblings, and individuals with quality programs and informational support groups
Autism Society of America Santa Barbara (ASASB)
P. O. Box 30364
Santa Barbara, CA 93130-0364
(805) 560-3762
Contact Marcia Eichelberger, President
Email: info | at | asasb.org
Web: http://www.asasb.org
Autism Society Greater Long Beach/San Gabriel Valley
Regina Moreno, President
8635 Greenleaf Ave. Unit B
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 665-5496
Email: regina-a-moreno | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.greaterlongbeach-asa.org
Provide: Monthly Support Groups; Social Programs; Quarterly Newsletter; Lending Library; Information & Referrals; Workshops; Speakers for Community & School Groups; Warm Line; and Community Events.
Autism Spectrum Therapies
Albert Knapp, Psy.D., BCBA-D
6059 Bristol Parkway Suite 100
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 641-1100; (310) 641-1174 (fax)
Email: aknapp | at | autismtherapies.com
Web: http://www.autismtherapies.com
Diagnostic Evaluations for Children and Adolescents Applied Behavior Analysis Occupational Therapy Speech and Language Therapy Game Night
Karen Axelrod, BA, CST
Craniosacral Therapy
Prospect Ave. & Aviation Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 376-0113
Email: karen.axelrod | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.iahp.com/Karen/
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of enhancing central nervous system function to eliminate or alleviate the effects of numerous learning, physical, and emotional disabilities/disorders.
B-GLAD Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services
Michael Purcell, Outreach Coordinator
1527 19th Street, Suite 202
Bakersfield, CA 93001
(661) 327-3781; (661) 327-7344 (fax)
Email: bglad | at | gladinc.org
Web: http://www.bglad.org
B-GLAD (The Bakersfield Outreach of The Greater Los Angeles Council on Deafness) is dedicated to improving the social, economic, health, education and cultural well being of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
Victoria Baca, Advocate
Foundation for Mexican American Services
P. O. Box 702
Moreno Valley, CA 92556
(951) 485-3394; (951) 485-6804 (fax)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) representing families at: IEP, IFSP and IPP meetings. Special Education, Regional Center mediations and fair hearings (due process). In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) appeals.
Douglas O. Baker, Special Needs Advisor
3625 Del Amo Blvd., Suite 360
Torrance, CA 90503
(800) 210-1357 Ext. 12
Email: douglaso.baker | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.facebook.com/specialneedsadvisor
Comprehensive lifespan process of financial and special needs planning, investment and wealth management wrapped with advocacy, services, and professional resource collaboration for families, businesses, institutions and foundations.
Dr. Marlen Barbee, Licensed Educational Psychologist
P.O. Box 3093
Lakewood, CA 90711
(562) 866-4608
Email: dr.mbarbee | at | yahoo.com
Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluations/Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), Consultation, ADHD Evaluations
Andrew J. Barling, Educational Consultant
1701 Westwind Drive, Suite 104
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 326-8084; (661) 331-2373; (661) 327-4752 (fax)
Email: slc | at | igalaxy.net
Web: http://www.stockdalelearningcenter.net
Andrew J. Barling, M.A., is a professional Educational Therapist and educational diagnostician, consultant, advocate and workshop leader for individuals and families with Specific Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia and ADD/ADHD and co-existing behavioral problems.
Araceli Barriga, Advocate
41593 Winchester Rd., Suite 200
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 436-8534; (866) 804-3031 (fax)
Email: AskMyAdvocate | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://askmyadvocate.org
Advocacy Services for Special Education, Regional Centers, IHSS, and other fields of significance in the special needs community. Sliding fee scale based on income. Monthly Workshops.
Abbe Barron, DMD, PhD
1917 1/2 Westwood Blvd. #4
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 476-7810; (310) 476-7322 (fax)
Email: abbebarron | at | gmail.com
Independent Education Evaluations (IEE), neuropsychological assessments, psychoeducational evaluations for diagnosis of learning (Reading, Writing, etc.) and developmental disabilities (i.e. Autism, Asperger’s etc.).
BayShore School & Educational
Lenore Hayes, M.S.
P.O. Box 13038
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 434-3940
Email: bayshoreedu | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.bayshoreeducational.com
BayShore School is a private school independent study program for homeschooling families. Special needs families are our specialty (homeschooled our own Asperger son from K-12).
Beautiful Minds, Inc.
Dr. Ifeanyi A. Ufondu, Ph.D.
311 Robertson Blvd. #518
Beverly Hills, CA 90288
(310) 590-5898; (817) 886-0044
Email: info | at | beautifulmindsinc.com
Web: http://www.beautifulmindsinc.com
Special Needs Advocacy emphasizing EDUCATING, EMPOWERING, and EXPOSING the invisibility children with Learning Disabilities encounter in throughout the DFW Metroplex. Transition Planning, Vocational Assessments, One on One instruction, Gang Prevention & Intervention.
Bee Well Kidz
11340 West Olympic Blvd. Suite 301
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 914-5439; (310) 914-5455 (fax)
Email: info | at | beewellkidz.com
Web: http://www.beewellkidz.com
Holistic health care for the entire family including rehabilitation services: occupational/physical/speech therapy & medical naturopathy, acupuncture, cranio-sacral therapy, chiropractic, homeopathy, and massage 4 parents.
Behavioral Consultants Network
Carrine Moore
26664 Dorothea
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 614-3677
Email: behavioralnetworkCA | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.behavioralconsultantsnetwork.com
Behavioral Consultants Network provides services to children, adolescents, individuals, and families in Southern California.
Behavioral Health Works
Dr. Robert Douk
451 N Wheatgrass Drive
Orange, CA 92869
(949) 939-1051; (949) 417-1877 (fax)
Email: info | at | behavioralhealthworks.com
Web: http://www.behavioralhealthworks.com
BHW provides psychoeducational evaluations, counseling, & educational consultation. We also provide 1:1 ABA programs and social skills groups for individuals with autism and related disorders.
Arlene Bell, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1158 26th Street #269
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 829-2029
Email: Arlene | at | ArleneBell.com
Web: http://www.ArleneBell.com
Law practice dedicated to children with special needs and their families.
Autism Society San Diego
Shirley Fett, President
P.O. Box 420908
San Diego, CA 92142-0908
(858) 715-0678
Email: info | at | sd-autism.org
Web: http://www.sd-autism.org
Serving as the voice and resource for San Diego county autism community.
Gwynneth J. Bell, Education Advocate
8630 Captains Court
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 224-7528; (760) 751-9348 (fax)
Email: gwynnethb | at | aol.com
I work with the parents and school personnel of students with special needs to ensure that the student is receiving the appropriate services. It is my goal to make sure that every child reaches his/her potential.
Kim McReynolds Bell, Esq.
Attorney at Law
PO Box 1182
South Pasadena, CA 91031
(626) 253-1690
Email: staff | at | kimbellesq.com
Web: http://www.kimbellesq.com
Ms. McReynolds Bell, attorney and mental health advocate, serves LA county. She handles special education matters including IEP meetings, Due Process hearings, and complaints.
Sondra BenNaEim, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1851 East First Street Suite 900
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 619-9344; (866) 269-5420 (fax)
Email: sbennaeim | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.so-cal-attorney.com
We handle special ed and education law cases including: IEPs, Mediations, Due Process Hearings, Suspensions and Expulsions.
Dawn H. Berlin, Ph.D., Education Consultant
P.O. Box 330
Beverly Hills, CA 90213
(310) 351-7163
Email: berlin | at | spedconsult.org
Web: http://www.spedconsult.org
Consult during prereferral/IEP process; observe children in their current program; visit/evaluate proposed educational placements; interpret assessments and evaluations; recommend instructional/behavioral interventions and accommodations.
B.E.S.T. Better Education Solutions Today
Tricia L. Mattingly
218 W. Douglas Avenue, Suite # 3
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 590-2052; (619) 403-6464; (619) 444-6949 (fax)
Email: tricia.mattingly | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.bestedu.biz
We offer education consulting, student advocacy services and tutoring for all grades and ability levels in various subject areas.
B.E.S.T. Services, Inc.
Dr. Norah Wilson
411 S Magnolia Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-1271; (619) 444-8182 (fax)
Email: drnlw | at | bestautismservices.com
Web: http://www.bestautismservices.com
B.E.S.T. Services, Inc provides a range of services from early start services for children under three, intensive in-home services for children over age three to parent behavior consultation.
William C. Bibb, Esq.
Attorney at Law
4405 Manchester Avenue, Suite 206
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 704-0360; (760) 436-6189 (fax)
Email: wcbibb | at | pacbell.net
Web: http://www.northcountyaccidentlawyer.com
Advocacy/Attorney to advocate your for your child. Mediation and Due Process Hearings. I want to help you understand all the issues. Telephone consultation.
Big Fun Therapy and Recreational Services
Eric Amundson
3710 S. Robertson Blvd., Ste. 225
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 837-7849; (310) 838-8454 (fax)
Email: gene | at | bigfungymnastics.com
Web: http://bigfungymnastics.com
Big Fun is a specialized movement and gymnastics program designed specifically for children that have special needs. We are currently located in facilities throughout the Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties.
Kanako Blondet, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 6235
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 472-5849
Email: kkblondet | at | gmail.com
Japanese-bilingual attorney who is certified in the Special Education Advocacy. Serving Southern California. Has 17 years of experience as a social worker with special-needs children.
Nancy A. Blum, Ph.D.
5535 Balboa Blvd Ste 104
Encino, CA 91316-1522
(818) 996-7579
Email: DrNancy | at | DrNancyBlum.com
Web: http://www.drnancyblum.com
Psychoeducational and comprehensive neuropsychological assessment of students experiencing learning, attention, neurocognitive, emotional, and/or autistic spectrum difficulties. Consultation and expert testimony for your special education needs.
BMODFITNESS
Thomas F. Bennett
1800 West Hillcrest Drive #359
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(619) 316-7007
Email: tombennett | at | bmodfitness.com
Web: http://www.bmodfitness.com
Work with special needs children in a gymnastics environment and provide coaching for overall fitness, behavior, language and social skills
Janina Botchis, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 9572
Glendale, CA 91226
(818) 253-9444
Email: janina | at | speakforyourchild.org
Web: http://speakforyourchild.org
The Law Offices of Janina Botchis specializes in providing legal representation to children with special needs in obtaining services from school districts and regional centers.
Bruce Bothwell, Esq.
Attorney at Law
One World Trade Center, Suite 1680
Long Beach, CA 90831
(562) 435-0818
Email: BruceBothwell | at | yahoo.com
A special education attorney who has been practicing law for over 20 years and successfully representing children with disabilities (primarily autism spectrum disorders) for over five years.
Boundless Butterflies, LLC
Andrea M. Berger, MS OTR/L
5551 Keats Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
(201) 410-0570
Email: Andrea | at | boundlessbutterflies.com
Web: http://www.boundlessbutterflies.com
Occupational therapist serving people across the lifespan with physical, emotional, developmental, neurological, social and cognitive deficits. Available for home and school consultations and evaluations, sensory profiling, etc.
Janet L. Bowden, M.A., M.F.T.
3685 Motor Ave., Suite 230
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 559-1071
Email: Nedwobb | at | aol.com
I provide personalized social skills therapy in a warm and supportive environment for children with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders. Also available through Regional Center
Brain Balance Achievement Center of Westlake
Dr. Gary Erkfritz
650 Hampshire Rd, Ste 102
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 371-8085; (805) 371-8086 (fax)
Email: westlake | at | brainbalancecenters.com
Web: http://www.brainbalancecenters.com
Utlizing Dr. Robert Melillo’s Hemispheric Integration Technique, we provide sensory/motor and neuro-academic training with the goal of balancing hemispheric activity, without medication.
The Brain Cell Educational Center
Anna Cunerty
200 N 2nd Ave
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-9882; (909) 982-8582 (fax)
Email: saidtbc | at | juno.com
We provide educational assessment, educational therapy programs to correct cognitive skills, professional advocacy services, and we offer a NPA with a full-day program.
The Brain Recovery Project
107 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 210
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 833-2067; (213) 403-6344 (fax)
Email: info | at | brainrecoveryproject.org
Web: http://www.brainrecoveryproject.org
Non-profit which initiates and funds research into post-hemispherectomy rehabilitation. Some advocacy for survivors and their families on a case-by-case basis.
Brainchild Educational Care
Virginia Bergquist, Ph.D.
4605 Barranca Parkway, 101B
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 300-0542
Email: drvbergquist | at | aol.com
Board Certified Educational Therapist: Working with students experiencing academic difficulties in reading, writing, listening, speaking using evidence-based intervention strategies. K-6
BrainPaint
Cora Scott
1800 Coastline Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 573-9979
Email: pat10 | at | brainpaint.com
Web: http://neurofeedbackdefined.com
Bill Scott, featured as an EEG Biofeedback Expert on Discovery Science, is co-founder/CEO of BrainPaint and has a neurofeedback clinic in Los Angeles.
Gregory R. Branch, Esq.
Attorney at Law
5122 E. Hunsford Dr., Suite C
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 856-1166
Email: gregorybranch | at | edrightsadvocate.com
Web: http://www.edrightsadvocate.com
I provide quality legal representation at an affordable price. My practice focuses on representing special needs children in Orange County.
Susan M. Brauch, M.S., CET
Board Certified Educational Therapist
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 969-2042; (714) 969-8118 (fax)
Email: sbrauch | at | learningteacher.com
Bridges Educational Corporation
Erin Dyer Zwahlen, Ph.D., BCBA
5694 Mission Center Rd Suite 602 PMB341
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 540-0676; (619) 220-0215 (fax)
Email: info | at | bridgesaba.com
Web: http://www.bridgesaba.com
San Diego Regional Center Vendor and Non-Public Agency committed to providing optimum services based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children.
Bridges to Ability Foundation
Hadassah Lynn Foster
28304 Constellation Road
Post Office Box 801715
Santa Clarita, CA 91380-1715
(661) 702-8555
Email: hlfoster | at | bridgestoability.org
Web: http://bridgestoability.org
We improve the lives of teens and adults with disabilities through quality vocational, educational, social and recreational programs.
Briese Learning Experience
Barbara Briese
37501 Windsor Court
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-9364; (951) 704-5476
Email: bjbriese | at | verizon.net
Licensed Educational Psychologist administers psychoeducational evaluations, offers counseling, mentoring and consultation. Presentations given re: behavioral styles for more successful interaction.
Ed Brostoff, Parent Advocate
Special Ed Advocate Training
P.O. Box 39A15
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 333-7097; (323) 664-7312 (fax)
Email: ebrostoff | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.specialedhelp.com
Ed Brostoff advocates for parents to make sure their children receive the special education they need. Call Brostoff an experienced advocate and former teacher for a free phone consultation.
Gary Bryant, Esq.
Attorney at Law
24912 Plum Avenue
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-6770
Email: bryant.law | at | verizon.net
My law practice is primarily devoted to protecting the special education legal rights of children with disabilities presently attending public schools in Riverside County.
Building Blocks for Education
Nancy Serafano, M.A.
P.O. Box 3531
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(562) 243-7808; (888)514-6290 (fax)
Email: nserafano | at | verizon.net
Resource Specialist and tutor with 15 years of experience working with kindergarten through eighth grade. Specializing in reading and math skills. Huntington Beach area only.
ButtonSoundBook.com
Helen Birch
12860 Beach Blvd. #G
Stanton, CA 90680
(775) 458-6914; (775) 458-6914 (fax)
Email: customerservice | at | buttonsoundbook.com
Web: http://www.buttonsoundbook.com
Button Sound Book is an online bookstore with the world’s largest selection of electronic books for children.
California Hands & Voices
9820 Willow Creek Rd., Ste. 275
San Diego, CA 92131
(866) 422-0422
Email: info | at | cahandsandvoices.org
Web: http://cahandsandvoices.org/
California Hands & Voices is a parent-driven, non-profit Organization dedicated to supporting families’ choices in language, communication modality and methodologies without bias.
California Special Needs Law Group, APLC
1901 Newport Blvd., Suite 350
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(888) 900-0744; (949) 264-1545 (fax)
Email: risaacs | at | csnlg.com
Web: http://www.csnlg.com
Excellent and Affordable legal services and advocacy focused on helping Parents obtain the appropriate educational placement and services for their child.
California Yellow Page Network
Michael White
2292 Appletree Drive
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 478-2175
Email: mwhite | at | actionpacificsolutions.com
Web: www.actionpacificsolutions.com
California Yellow Page Network offers free yellow page advertising for religious organizations, churches and companies run by and for disabled citizens.
Gwen Campbell & Associates
Gwen Campbell, M.S.
32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Suite 201
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(818) 706-8801
Email: gc8801 | at | sbcglobal.net
Advocacy & Educational Consulting, Former Special Ed Teacher, LMFT, Assists parents in identifying & securing appropriate supports, services & school placement through the IEP process; school placement specialist.
Cardinal Education
La Jolla, CA 92092
(858) 232-5647
Email: info | at | CardinalEducation.com
Web: http://www.CardinalEducation.com
Cardinal Education is one of the leading service providers for tutoring and test prep for students with learning disabilities.
Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD)
19019 Ventura Blvd., 3rd Floor
Tarzana, CA 91356
Phone: (818) 345-2345; Fax: (818) 758-8015
Email: info | at | centerforautism.com
Web: 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 Autism Resources and Education (C.A.R.E.)
Contact: Debra Clark
10525 Encino Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 360-7125
Email: dclark0704 | at | yahoo.com
We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency that provide teach Dramautism(TM) to young children with HFA or Asperger’s Syndrome.
Center for Child Development and Developmental Disabilities
USC — University Affiliated Program
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
P. O. Box 54700, MS #53
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0700
(323) 669-2300
Email: rjacobs | at | chla.usc.edu
Web: http://www.uscuap.org/
Center for Language, Literacy & Play
Rebecca Schraner-Klinenberg
22330 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 204
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 465-0300
Email: rebecca | at | speech4children.com
Web: http://www.speech4children.com
Connecting with children through music, play, movement and stories in a nurturing environment.
Center for Learning
Connie Wright
1951 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-8911
Email: educhw | at | aol.com
Web: http://cwcenterforlearning.com
Our Center teaches children who benefit from strategies that are most effective for their unique style of learning.
The Center for the Partially Sighted
12301 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 458-3501; (800) 481-EYES (3937)
Email: info | at | low-vision.org
Web: http://www.low-vision.org/
Marsha K. Chandler, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 1167
Oak View, CA 93022
(805) 646-7153; (805) 646-4284 (fax)
Email: webmaster | at | lawez.net
Web: http://lawez.net
I offer production of a Special Needs Trust for your family member with disabilities. The trust protects assets and still allows your family member to maintain eligibility for SSI disability and Medicaid.
Kelly Chang, A PLC, Esq.
Attorney at Law
550 N. Larchmont Blvd., Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 393-5669; (213) 321-3372; (323) 315-5234 (fax)
Email: kelly | at | purposedrivenlawyers.com
Web: http://www.purposedrivenlawyers.com
Ms. Chang, special education attorney, follows a purpose-driven approach to ensure your child obtains FAPE. Services: Case consultation and representation at IEP’s, Mediations, and Due Process. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Channel Islands Social Services
Sharon Francis
900 Calle Plano, Suite K
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 384-0983; (805) 384-0986 (fax)
Email: Sharon | at | IslandSocialServices.org
Web: http://www.IslandSocialServices.org
Providing free In-home Respite Care to Ventura County families who have a loved one with Special Needs. Enhanced Respite services available as well.
Child Centered Psycho-Educational Services
Richard Mckinney
2070 Teton Pass Street
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 647-7317
Email: rickmckinney | at | sbcglobal.net
Psycho-educational evaluations including assessments of cognitive, academic, social, emotional, adaptive behavior, executive functioning, and attention related disorders.
Child Development Institute
Dana Kalek, EDD
6340 Variel Avenue Ste A
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 888-4559; (818) 888-4005
Email: jmaltese | at | childdevelopmentinstitute.org
Web: http://www.childdevelopmentinstitute.org
Comprehensive and intensive early intervention services for children birth through 5 years. Speech, OT, DIR, PT – Home, daycare & center based services. RC vendored.
Children First Advocacy
Ann Vazzana
30266 Skippers Way Drive
Canyon Lake, CA 92587
(951) 246-9645; (951) 244-1492 (fax)
Email: annvazzana | at | gmail.com
As a retired school administrator, I provide guidance and assistance with the IEP process to families with special education needs. Serving Riverside and North San Diego Counties.
Children & Youth Advc. Project
Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc.
Summer L. Stech, Esq.
1475 Sixth Avenue, 4th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
(877) 534-2524 Ext 2614
Email: summers | at | lassd.org
Web: http://www.lassd.org/
Provides no-cost legal services to transition-aged youth (16-21) and their families. Individuals must meet Legal Aid Society income eligibility guidelines to recieve service. Attorneys assist clients with transition-related issues.
Children’s Developmental Milestones
Eileen Gholizadeh
6303 Owensmouth Ave, 10th Floor
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 936-3486
Email: cdmtherapy.com
Web: http://www.cdmtherapy.com
CDM provides services for families with children with autism and developmental delays. We provide Advocacy, Educational Assessments, (ADOS), IEP Consultations, Parent Education/Coaching, and FAA/FBA Development.
Children’s Developmental Milestones
Lisel Storck
24517 Via Esquina
Calabasas, CA 91302
(805) 551-3408
Email: lisel | at | cdmtherapy.com
Web: http://www.cdmtherapy.com
CDM provides services for families with children with autism and developmental delays. We provide Advocacy, Educational Assessments, (ADOS), IEP Consultations, Parent Education/Coaching, ABA, Floortime Therapy and FAA/FBA Development.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Mental Health Clinic
Attn: Deborah Litberg
3250 Wilshire Blvd. 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 671-3849
Email: dlitberg | at | chla.usc.edu
Providing mental health services and school advocacy to children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
C.H.I.P “Caring Helps Individuals Prosper”
Chip Sabetzadeh
21260 Cielo Vista Way
Wildomar, CA 92595
(909) 524-7322
Email: Caring_4_life | at | yahoo.com
Social coach/Tutor/respite provider. I’m an independent service provider for parents who are unable to receive regional services. Rates are negotiable to accommodate you.
Christian Educational Therapy
Joyce Inouye M.A.Ed.
731 N. Beach Blvd. Suite 209A
La Habra, CA 90631
(310) 738-5397; (562) 690-2518 (fax)
Email: rjinouye | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.ChildD.org
Specializing in “Diagnostic Educational Testing” to determine a client’s strengths and weaknesses and how such interplays with their success or lack of success in school.
Janice S. Cleveland, Esq.
Attorney at Law
5041 La Mart Drive, Suite 230
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 680-9195; (951) 781-9560 (fax)
Email: jsclev | at | charter.net
Specializing in advocating for children in or needing special education, including due process hearing, federal court proceedings & retaliation suits.
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring
3240 Karen Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-2177
Email: abecker | at | clubztutoring.com
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring of San Diego
Annette Ferre
11956 Bernardo Plaza Dr., #214
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 449-4494
Email: aferre | at | clubztutoring.com
Web: http://www.clubztutoring.com
World’s largest provider of private in-home tutoring services. All subjects, all ages. Qualified teachers, experienced in learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD. No long-term contracts, affordable rates.
Coachella Valley See Me As I Am Down Syndrome Support Group
Martha Patiño Diaz
81-168 Palm Meadows Dr.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 342-9308
Email: seemeasiam1 | at | hotmail.com
Support for parents who have children who were born with Down Syndrome and want to talk to other parents.
Coachella Valley Lighthouse
Stephanie Rosales
79440 Corporate Centre Dr. Ste.115
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-0881
Email: Stephanie | at | CVLighthouse.com
Web: http://www.cvlighthouse.com
Provides psychological-educational evaluations, advocacy, tutoring, intervention, enrichment programs, counseling for educational concerns, behavior assessment and intervention, and parenting groups.
Coastal Educational Services
Kimberley Palmiotto
2900 Bristol Street # J109
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 850-0308; (714) 333-9315 (fax)
Email: kim | at | coastaleducationalservices.com
Web: http://www.coastaleducationalservices.com
Educational consultation and assessment, School Neuropsychological Evaluations, IEP consultation, Parent Training, Art Therapy (Individual and Group).
Coastal Kids Advocates
Jennifer Miller, Esq.
1234 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 218-0113; (805) 830-0362 (fax)
Email: jennifer | at | coastalkidsadvocate.com
Web: http://coastalkidsadvocate.com
Specialized team of Attorneys and Therapists dedicated to representing families of special needs children at all stages of the process from negotiation to due process hearings.
Coastal Pediatric Associates, PA
Crista Darling
1952 Long Grove Dr St 202
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 971-2992; (843) 573-2535; (843) 971-2998 (fax)
Email: caristi | at | coastalpediatricassociates.com
Web: http://coastalpediatricassociates.com
W. Joyce Coger, Esq.
1985 Yosemite Avenue, Suite 240
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 526-5063; (805) 526-5064 (fax)
Law practice dedicated to Special Education Law (case consultations, compliance complaints, IEP and 504 Meetings, Mediations, and Due Process Hearings). Evening and weekend appointments available.
College Living Experience
Erica Holding, Ph.D., BCBA-D
2183 Fairview Road, Suite 101
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 270-1237; (949) 270-1240 (fax)
Email: eholding | at | experiencecle.com
Web: http://www.experienceCLE.com
College Living Experience (CLE) is a post-secondary program for students who require additional support with academic, social and independent living skills.
Communication Matters
Mindy Newhouse
810 Lawrence Drive #100
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 273-3870; (805) 273-3871 (fax)
Email: MBNEW | at | AOL.COM
Web: http://communicationmatters.us
Speech-Language Pathology services for all ages using a developmental and relationship based approach. Comfortable and well equipped center in E. Ventura County.
Community Advisory Committee for Special Education serving the San Diego Unified SELPA
Allison Brenneise
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd. Bungalow B4
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 327-7270 ext. 3160; (858) 573-5980 (fax)
Email: cacse | at | san.rr.com
Web: http://www.cacse.org
A parent majority advisory committee offering monthly meetings where public can address the Director of Special Education with their issues. CAC SE also offers FREE IEP trainings by parent advocates.
Community Parent Resource Center
Loving Your Disabled Child (LYDC)
4528 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 299-2925
Email: lydc | at | pacbell.net
Web: http://www.lydc.org/
COMPASS Family Center
Jennifer Johnston
444 Camino del Rio South, Suite 106
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 446-6936; (619) 446-6532 (fax)
Email: megan | at | compassfc.org
Web: http://compassfamilycenter.org
Provides family-centered services and support to parents caring for a child with special needs. Services include family counseling, special education advocacy, and needs assessment.
Nicole Connolly, Ph.D., Psychologist
28494 Westinghouse Pl., Ste. 214
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 259-8200
Email: drnicoleconnolly | at | gmail.com
Web: http://drnicoleconnolly.com
Licensed psychologist (PSY 23260) providing assessment and mental health services to individuals and families with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities.
Brent Cooper, LEP
74075 El Paseo Drive Suite B-1
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 342-4900; (760) 342-0499 (fax)
Email: brentschoolpsych | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.helpmykid.us
I have a passion for helping struggling students achieve academic success and conduct tests (psycho-educational evaluation) to determine strengths and weaknesses of your child.
Jacqueline Rodas Cothran, Advocate
3203 Rowena Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 668-9162
Email: jackiepsalms91 | at | sbcglobal.net
Paralegal with general knowledge of special eds laws. Have done advocacy for 20 years. Attend IEPs, resolution meetings and mediations.
Cranium Connections, LLC
Steve Hackney
15490 Civic Drive, #207
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 403-4084
Email: steve | at | craniumconnections.com
Web: http://www.craniumconnections.com
We use structured, systematic activities to strengthen attention and memory through intense, one-on-one training. Students develop self-confidence through competent achievement.
Cranium Gymnasium
Steve Hackney
15490 Civic Drive, #207
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 403-4084
Email: steve | at | craniumconnections.com
Web: http://www.craniumconnections.com
We use structured, systematic activities to strengthen attention and memory through intense, one-on-one training. Students develop self-confidence through competent achievement.
Yolanda Cruz-Zinn Special Ed. Advocacy
3828 Stevely Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 354-6172
Email: cruzzinn | at | gmail.com
I have over 10 years experience in the special education field. I have worked for Team of Advocates for Special Kids and most recently have gone through the SEAT training.
Nick Davaei, Esq.
Attorney at Law
4000 Barranca Pkwy., Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92604
(714) 417-9955; (714) 242-7304 (fax)
Email: ndavaei | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.ocspecialedlaw.com
Consultation and case evaluations, IEP representation and development, Due Process and Expulsion Hearing representation, ADA, 504 and Regional Center Disputes.
Pamela K. Daves, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd, #473
Studio City, California 91604
(818) 606-9312; (818) 301-3757 (fax)
Email: pdaveslaw | at | hotmail.com
Provide legal advice to parents of children with special needs. Services include case consultation and representation at IEP meetings, mediations and due process hearings.
Dr. Chris Davidson
3401 Sagamore Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 840-8625; (714) 840-9186 (fax)
Email: DrChrisd | at | aol.com
Web: http://Drdavidson.com
Comprehensive Psycho-Educational Evaluations, Program observations, Goals based on Present Levels of Performance, Solutions-Based Interventions, IEE, Expert Witness, Behavior Plans, Career Testing, Nonpublic Schools.
Andrea Davis, Ph.D., Inc.
685 E California Bl
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 795-7910
Email: AndreaDavisPhD | at | sbcglobal.net
In-home DIR/Floortime relationship-based, play-based social-emotional developmental intervention for children and parents. In office ssessment, individual and family counseling, playgroup.
Jennifer Day, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 420007
San Diego, CA 92142
(858) 356-4043; (858) 947-3259 (fax)
Email: jd@jenniferdaylaw.com
Web: http://www.jenniferdaylaw.com
I represent families with exceptional children with a variety of disabilities, advocating for services, protecting their rights, and providing guidance throughout the process.
Voz De Victoria
3025 Beyer Boulevard Suite E-102
San Diego, CA 91910
(619) 271-0924; (619) 761-5566 (fax)
Email: mleyva | at | vozdvictoria.com
Web: http://vozdvictoria.com/
A bilingual educational private practice specializing in defending the educational rights of all students especially those needing or receiving special education services.
Del Valle Council of PTAs Special Needs Committee
Nancy Vandell, Chair
(925) 829-2355
Email: nmvandell | at | comcast.net
Serving parents and teachers of special needs children in the San Ramon Valley through evening programs, an annual conference, a parent handbook and legislative advocacy.
Gayle K. Deutsch, Ph.D.
Neuropsychology Assessment Services, APC
20371 Irvine Ave., Ste. A-160
Santa Ana Heights, CA 92707
(714) 540-5010 ext. 56
Email: gdeutsch | at | neuropsychservice.com
Web: http://www.neuropsychservice.com
Provide neuropsychological evaluations for children with learning disabilities, AD/HD, neurological or psychiatric problems.
Devoted Advocates
Debra Burdman, MA Education
13465 Ginger Glen Road
San DIego, CA 92130
(619)889-1003; (858)481-1980 (fax)
Email: dmargolin | at | devotedadvocates.com
Web: http://devotedadvocates.com
Certified Special Education Advocate, with extensive Resource Teaching background provides services for entire IEP/504 process, expulsions, suspensions, all disabilities, ages PreK thru 22.
Disability Rights Legal Center
Loyola Law School Public Interest Law Center
800 South Figueroa Street, Suite 1120
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 736-1334
Email: DRLC | at | LLS.edu
Web: http://www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
The Mission of the Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC) is to champion the rights of people with disabilities through education, advocacy and litigation.
DMS Consulting
DeeDee Swopes
10606 Camino Ruiz Ste. 8 Box 140
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 822-6340; (858) 880-1451 (fax)
Email: dmsconsulting | at | san.rr.com
Web: http://www.astressfreeiep.com
Educational Consulting company providing assisstance to families with the entire IEP process, from start to finish.
Dore Center
Bethanne Salgado
4020 Birch Street, Suite 102
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 743-2291 Ext. 101
Email: Bethanne.salgado | at | doreusa.com
Web: http://doreusa.com
The Dore Program is a home based, clinically proven, medication-free, permanent solution for AD/HD, dyslexia, Asperger’s and other learning differences. Discover Dore, developing skills for life.
The Drake Institute
Dr. David Velkoff
4330 Barranca Parkway Suite 130
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 653-2020; (866) 606-4233
Email: contact | at | drakecanhelp.com
Web: http://drakecanhelp.com
The Drake Institute provides both treatment, therapy and support for those with ADHD, Autism, Asperger’s and other learning disabilities.
Dream Team Network
Dr Ron Lackey, EdD
33681 Halyard Drive
Monarch Beach, CA 92629-4422
(949) 388-2870; (949) 677-8435; (949) 388-3025 (fax)
Email: ronlackey | at | dreamteamnetwork.org
Web: http://www.dreamteamnetwork.org
Educational consulting services for parents of special needs children & youth provided for Southern California.
Doron A. Dula, Psy.D.
250 West First St., Ste. 352
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 624-TEST; (909) 626-4507 (fax)
Email: maximize | at | learning-potential.com
Pediatric psychological consultation and evaluation services for children and adolescents who are experiencing developmental, attention, learning, emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Dynamic Interventions
David LaBat
28494 Westinghouse Place Suite 115
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-1254; (661) 373-6824; (661) 294-9003 (fax)
Email: dlabat | at | dynamicinterventions.net
Web: http://www.dynamicinterventions.net
Licensed Educational Psychologists with over 50 years combined experience offering assessment, counseling, educational consultation/advocacy and program development. Full service, public school knowledgable.
Dyslexia Training Institute
Dr. Kelli Sandman-Hurley
7424 Jackson Drive, Suite 1B
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 517-0683
Email: dyslexiaspec | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org
We provide online courses about dyslexia and the Orton-Gillingham approach. Courses available for graduate credit.
Early Start Family Resource Network
Linda Niemeyer, Coordinator
P.O. Box 6127 735 Carnegie Drive, Suite 150
San Bernardino, CA 92412
(800) 974-5553; (909) 890-4788
Email: esfrn | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.esfrn.org
The ESFRN provides parent to parent support, resources and information, at no charge, to parents of children with special needs, birth to 3. Serves Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and is staffed entirely by parents of children with special needs.
Educate.Advocate.
Kristie Sepulveda-Burchit
10777 Civic Center Drive
LIA Healing Families Resource Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 961-4115
Email: educateadvocateca | at | educateadvocateca.com
Web: http://educateadvocateca.com
Educate families and caregivers so they can advocate for their children with special needs.
Educated Solutions
Michele Dorn
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 683-2899
Email: mdorn | at | educatedsolutions.biz
Web: http://educatedsolutions.biz/
Educational therapy for all ages including college focusing on executive skill and behavioral intervention and specializing with individuals with disabilities and/or disorders.
Education Advocacy Project
Maronel Barajas
919 Albany Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 736-8366; (213) 736-8310; (213) 487-2106 (fax)
Email: drlc | at | lls.edu
Web: http://www.disabilityrightslawcenter.org
Education Advocacy Project helps students get special education services through education advocacy manuals, parent training, representation in IEPs, State and Federal Complaints, due process hearing, referrals, and free monthly workshops.
Education Center – Educational Therapy
Carol Behrens, M.A.
25200 Crenshaw Blvd., Ste. 203
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 891-1130; (310) 891-1135 (fax)
Email: info | at | ed-center.com
Web: http://www.ed-center.com
Advocacy, Educational Therapy, and Math & Science Tutoring. Education Center provides special education advocacy. We inform parents of their rights, review the student’s records, inform parents of the programs and many options that are available for the student.
Educational Options, LLC
Marla Simon
PO Box 1088
La Jolla, CA 92038
(858) 922-6888; (888) 866-4851 (fax)
Email: msimon | at | educationaloptions4u.com
Web: http://www.educationaloptions4u.com
Serving families nationwide: Educational and Therapeutic alternatives: independent schools, boarding schools, wilderness programs, residential treatment programs and emotional growth programs for teens in crisis, eating disorders, ADHD, and other psychological issues.
Education Program Consulting (EPC)
Mark D. Reece
8439 White Oak Ave Suite 104
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 471-0362; (909) 803-0685 (fax)
Email: epc4kids | at | yahoo.com
Providing Advocacy, education program consulting services to parents in the Inland Empire. Not just for those studens or children with special needs.
Educational Testing and Assessment
Dr. Chris Davidson, Licensed Educational Psychologist # 2138
3401 Sagamore Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 840-8625; (714) 840-9186 (fax)
Email: Drchrisd | at | aol.com
A comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation that includes IQ, processing, memory, academic skills, self-esteem etc.; development of goals; advocacy at IEP meetings for services and research-based educational interventions.
Educational Therapy and Consulting Services
Jill Porras, ET/P, M.A., M.A.
41625 Via Lilia
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 288-6835
Email: jill | at | temeculaedtherapy.com
Web: http://www.temeculaedtherapy.com
Educational Therapy, Advocacy, Testing, & Consultation Services. “Hope for Exceptional Learners and Families”
Educational Therapy Services
Rosalind Frileck, M.Ed.
18811 Huntington Street, Suite 220
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 928-6293; (714) 464-4299 (fax)
Email: rfrileck | at | aol.com
Educational Therapy, assessments, advocacy.
Educational Therapy Services
Janice Schock
13618 Sagewood Drive
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 245-5391
Email: edtherapist | at | cox.net
Web: http://www.etcare.com
Learning Skills: Academic Skills, Educational Evaluations and Interpretation, Parent Advocacy Consultations
Ed-vance Educational Services
Andrea K. Plotkin, Ed.D, Director
7957 Wing Span Drive
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 741-9044; (619) 741-9093 (fax)
Email: akplotkin | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.ed-vance.com
Personalized support services for all students with disabilities and their families, including consultation, informal assessments, class observations, creative tutoring, advocating at IEPs and set up of in-home strategies
Marcia Eichelberger, Advocate
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 965-4011
Email: FAPECHASER | at | aol.com
Paul Eisenberg, Advocacy Specialist
52 Brisa Fresca
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(714) 235-3319
Email: pauleisenberg123 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.advocate4mykids.com
Assistance with IEP meetings, mediations, resolution hearings, 504 plans, IEP development, and in-services for families and school districts on “Having Successful IEP Meetings”.
El Paseo Children’s Center for Psychological & Educational Assessment
Brent Cooper, Licensed Educational Psychologist
74075 El Paseo Drive Suite B-1
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 342-4900
Email: brent@elpaseotesting.com
Web: http://www.elpaseotesting.com
I have a passion for helping struggling students achieve academic success and conduct tests (psycho-educational evaluation) to determine strengths and weaknesses of your child.
EleMental Learning In-Home Tutoring
Lori Skurka
2781 West MacArthur Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(949) 614-0796
Email: finance | at | elemental-learning.com
Web: http://www.elemental-learning.com
Private in-home tutoring service serving the entire Orange County area. All tutors are state-certified teachers.
Joanne Ellison, Special Education Advocate
1809 Altozano Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 562-8797; (619) 504-6661; (619) 562-4616 (fax)
Email: ellison.joanne | at | gmail.com
Help through the IEP process obtaining, retaining or revising services. Assessment and file review. Representation at IEP and 504 meetings. Educational consultations.
Howard A. Emmer, Esq.
Attorney at Law
21515 Vanowen Street, Suite 100
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 594-0873; (818) 594-0313 (fax)
Email: hemmer | at | emmersnowden.com
Our practice serves the educational needs of families with children with special needs. Our services include representation at IEPs, Due Process hearings, and 504 Plans.
The Empower Station
Raechelle Bowlay
Post Office Box 4880
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 237-9107; (209) 612-9805
Email: raechelle | at | theempowerstation.com
Web: http://www.theempowerstation.com
The Empower Station is based in San Luis Obispo County and offers: Summer Camp for children with disabilities ages 6-18; Private Tutoring; Special Education Advocacy; Alternative Learning Options – Homeschooling.
Encinitas Learning Center
Encinitas Learning Center
Lynda Detweiler-Newcomb
543 Encinitas Blvd. Ste.100
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-6886; (760) 634-0646 (fax)
Email: enclearn | at | pacbell.net
Web: http://www.encinitaslearningcenter.com
Non-Public School contracted by school districts through I.E.P. All day or part of the day classes. Grades 2 – 12 Free Screenings.
Epilepsy Alliance of Orange County
Jill Cabanillas
2973 Harbor Blvd. #335
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-0202; (714) 444-2675 (fax)
Email: Info | at | EpilepsyAlliance.org
Web: http://www.EpilepsyAlliance.org
Primary resource for people with epilepsy in Orange County. Educational support groups, referral services, advocacy, community presentations on seizure first aid, etc.
Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County
2055 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 296-0161
Email: epilepsy | at | epilepsy-fnd-sd.org
Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County
Janna Moore
9114 Adams Avenue, #288
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 916-0456
Email: jmoore | at | epilepsysupportnet.org
Web: http://epilepsysupportnet.org
We provide epilepsy specific programs for children, teens, adults, parents and families. Educational Support Groups, Epilepsy 101 classes, support/advocacy. Epilepsy Experts speakers at meetings.
The Essenes (Non-Profit)
Dr. Leo Zapata
2315 Monroe Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 708 4242
Email: Lapata49 | at | hotmail.com
Education Law and Advocacy, Wright’s Law Training, UMK Certificate. Other professional and legal training. Spanish, French and English speaker. Appointments now available for new clients.
Etta Israel Center
Web: http://www.etta.org/
Excel Educational Services LLC
Catina Vargas
6104 Hudson Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 522-2621
Email: catina.vargas72 | at | sbcglobal.net
Excel Educational Services provides children with disabilities services in the the areaS of ABA, Tutoring, and Social Skills Programs. We also provide assistance with the I.E.P process.
Exceptional Family Resource Center
Lupe Rojas Sanchez
9245 Sky Park Court, #130
San Diego, CA 92123
(800) 281-8252; (858) 268-4275 (fax)
Email: efrc | at | projects.sdsu.edu
Web: http://www.EFRConline.org
Exceptional Family Resource Center is a community-based collaborative agency, serving families of individuals with special needs and professionals by providing information, education, and support.
Fape4All
Shawn Michaels, JD
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy # 0001
Malibu, CA 90263
(858) 531-6968
Email: gotfape | at | aol.com
Web: http://fape4all.webs.com
Fape4All is dedicated to supporting students, families, and educators in the Special Education community by providing direct advocacy services and empowering parents.
Fiesta Educativa, Inc.
3939 Selig Place
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 221-6696
Email: info | at | fiestaeducative.org
Web: www.fiestaeducativa.org
Footprints Behavioral Interventions
Quynh Nguyen, M.A. BCBA
8884 Warner Avenue Ste. 170
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 596-6274; (714) 596-6274 (fax)
Email: autismfootprints | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.autismfootprints.com
For Our Children Under Stress with Educational Disabilities (FOCUSED)
P.O. Box 417
Lakeside, CA 92040-0417
(619) 390-HELP (4357)
The Fouche’ Institute
Melinda Fouche
39281 Salinas Drive
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 698-1905; (951) 696-3680; (951) 526-2079 (fax)
Email: info | at | foucheinstitute.com
Web: http://www.foucheinstitute.com
Comprehensive screening and assessment, holistic approach to detection, remediation, intervention, therapy and advocacy with a focus on “one-stop-shop” approach. If we can’t provide it, we know who can and how good they are at what they provide.
The Foundation for Mexican American Services, Inc.
P. O. Box 702
Moreno Valley, CA 92556
(909) 485-3394; (909) 494-4181 (fax)
The Fraigun Group, Advocacy, Assessment, Tutoring
Elyse Fraigun, M.A. Special Ed
PO Box 4181
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 367-5976
Email: thefraigungroup | at | aol.com
Special Education Advocacy, Assessment, Tutoring. Highly qualified: Masters Degree, Special Education, Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Autism Authorization, Special Education and General Education CA Teaching Credentials.
Jocelyn Francisco, Ph.D.
3300 Irvine Avenue, Suite 111
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 891-2574; (949) 250-9485 (fax)
Email: joyfranciscophd | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.jfranciscophd.com
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in understanding the nature and impact of learning disabilities and pervasive developmental disorders.
Eric B. Freedus
5008 Nighthawk Way
Oceanside, CA 92056-5443
(760) 726-9919; (760) 726-5008 (fax)
Email: efreedus | at | specialed.law.pro.com
Legal representation with concentration on private placement and reimbursement.
Frostig School
Jacqueline Knight
971 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
Email: jackykn | at | frostig.org
Web: http://www.frostigschool.org
The Frostig School has over 60 years of excellence in educating children with learning disabilities in grades 1-12.
Full Spectrum Health Group
Byron Parson
16693-B Roscoe Blvd
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 614-4130; (800) 418-9319; (800) 861-3759 (fax)
Email: byron.parson | at | fullspectrumhealthgroup.com
Web: http://www.fullspectrumhealthgroup.com
Services include: Behavior reduction-Self Injurious Behavior, aggression, tantrums and property destruction and Skill acquisition- feeding, toileting, getting dressed, accepting, eye contact, play skills and language development.
Beth L. Garcia, Licensed Educational Psychologist
P.O. Box 90737
Santa Barbara, CA 93190
(805) 259-6342
Email: bethlaurie | at | cox.net
Psychoeducational evaluations and educational consultation for individuals with special needs. Fluent Spanish and English speaking.
Hans A. Gillinger, Esq.
Attorney at Law
9207 Eaton Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311-2718
(818) 653-2625; (818) 659-7265 (fax)
Email: hans | at | gillingerandassociates.com
Web: http://www.gillingerandassociates.com
Special Education & Civil Rights attorneys representing parents of special needs children at IEPs, mediations, Due Process Hearings, and all courts in California. We also assist parent groups.
Angela L. Gilmartin, Esq.
Angela Gilmartin, J.D., M.A.
Attorney at Law
20058 Ventura Boulevard, #314
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 703-0700; (800) 775-5907 (fax)
Email: agilmartin | at | angelagilmartin.com
Web: http://www.angelagilmartin.com
Special Education Advocacy & Legal Representation, IEPS and Due Process Hearings, Civil Rights Violations and Discrimination, Abuse and Neglect, Regional Center Eligibility, Services and Fair Hearings
Gilmore Music
1935 E. 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-1369
Email: lbgilmoremusic | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.gilmoremusicstore.com
We believe music is for everyone. Our store provides music lessons and instruments that are tailored for the student’s specific needs. Teachers are qualified and trained to work with students with special needs and organizations serving this population.
GLAD. Guidence and Love for our Autistic Dependent
Diana Olivarria-Alvarado
15881 El Paso Rd.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 662-0651
Email: denny_mima | at | hotmail.com
I provide a support group and resources on autism to madera county residents and surrounding areas. In Madera located in Central California.
Gold Standard Advocates, Inc.
Dennise Goldberg
9909 Topanga Canyon Blvd. #169
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 993-3011; (818) 276-8484 (fax)
Email: dennise | at | theIEPadvocates.com
Web: http://www.theIEPadvocates.com
Special Education Advocate in Los Angeles area serving families with special education needs children.
Hope E. Goldberg, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, PSY 18491
595 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 304
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 676-5929
Email: hgoldberg2 | at | charter.net
Web: http://drhopegoldberg.com
Psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments; qualified to provide expert witness testimony in appeals for developmental services at California State Fair Hearings.
Andrea G. Goodman, Ed. D.
Educational Advocate
8065 Caminito Gianna
La Jolla, CA 92037-2910
(619) 987-8065; (858) 453-8125 (fax)
Email: drbubbe | at | san.rr.com
I work with the family, the student and the school to assure that each student receives the appropriate education necessary to optimize his/her opportunity to achieve to his/her maximum potential.
Jeffrey A. Gottlieb, Esq.
Attorney at Law
10545 Cliota Street
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 699-2412
Email: jeff | at | specialeducationattorneyatlaw.com
Web: http://www.specialeducationattorneyatlaw.com
Jeffrey Gottlieb represents children with disabilities throughout the entire educational and related legal process. His law practice focuses exclusively on the needs of disabled children.
Governing Statutes & Regulations (DDS)
Web: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/lr/cl/index.asp
Carol Graham, Esq.
233 Wilshire Blvd., #400
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-7120; (310) 393-7160 (fax)
Email: CindyBrining | at | aol.com
Web: www.grahamspecialedlaw.com
We focus solely on special education law and assisting parents in obtaining the appropriate special education placement and services for their children. Free consultation.
R. Jeffrey Graham, Esq.
Attorney at Law
725 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 403-9500; (626) 403-9595 (fax)
Email: grahamlo | at | aol.com
From Consultations to IEP Development to Mediation to Due Process Hearings and follow up, obtaining the most appropriate programming, therapies and assistance designed to meet each developmentally challenged Client’s unique needs sufficient for them to obtain benefit from their education is my priority.
Maureen Graves, Esq.
Attorney at Law
18350 Mount Langley Street, Suite 207
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-5100; (949) 856-0168 (fax)
Email: maureen | at | maureengraves.com
I am a lawyer representing students with disabilities in special education meetings, mediations, due process proceedings, and federal appeals. 19 years experience; any disability; Spanish.
Robert M. Gray Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Orange County Office – Shapiro & Associates
26440 La Alameda, Suite 380
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-3002
and
San Diego Office
3990 Old Town Ave, Suite A207
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 916-7068
Email: RobGray3 | at | gmail.com
Pediatric neuropsychological consultation and evaluation services for children and adolescents experiencing a broad range of developmental, attention, learning, cognitive, emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Dr J Greene & Assocs – Applied Learning Tech
Jonathan H Greene
864 S Robertson Blvd., Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 657-2029; (310) 289-8581 (fax)
Email: drjgreene | at | drjgreene.com
Web: http://learningexpert.com
Comprehensive assessment – neuro psych – learning disabilities – educational – psychological – special accomodations – expert witness – child and special needs advocate BOARD CERTIFIED ABPP
David Grey, Esq.
Attorney at Law
6100 Wilshire Blvd, 11TH floor
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 857-9500
Email: greylawfirm | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.greylaw.com
David Grey is a Southern California attorney that is experienced in handling a wide range of cases including special education and child injury cases. Free legal consultations.
Guided Spectrum
Marija Savitt, M.A.
6920 Miramar Rd Ste 301
San Diego, CA 92121
(619) 886-0159
Email: GuidedSpectrum | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.guidedspectrum.wordpress.com
Guided Spectrum provides Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) services in the San Diego area. Visit www.rdiconnect.com for program information. SDRC Vendor PQ9644
Guidelines for Individual Evaluation of California Students with Disabilities, Birth Through Age Twenty-One
Web: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/
Laurence E Hadjas, PhD, Parent Advocate & Educational Consultant
7407 Hannum Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 437-0616
Email: laurence | at | laurencehadjas.net
Web: http://laurencehadjas.net
Educator and parent of child with a disability I have come to value the need to support one another during the whole process.
Hagen Consulting
Sherina Hagen
1535 Loganrita Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 348-7411
Email: sherina | at | hagenconsult.com
Special Education Advocacy and Consulting; preparation for IEP, IPP, and 504 plans; Regional Center hearings, IEP attendance; IHSS and disability case management.
Stefan R. Hanson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
419 Main Street, #265
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 374-8140
Email: stefanrhanson | at | yahoo.com
Legal representation for children with special needs and their parents during the IEP process, resolution sessions, mediations, and due process hearings. Free consultation.
Harry Harrison, Esq.
Attorney at Law
11455 El Camino Real, Suite 480
San Diego, CA 92130
(619) 756-6990
Email: harrisonbodell | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.harrisonbodell.com
San Diego law firm with attorneys experienced in handling a wide range of cases including special education and child injury cases. Free legal consultations.
Head to Toe Therapy
Irene Winkler
1220 Hemlock Way, Ste. 202
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 654-9328; (714) 608-1549 (fax)
Email: irenewinkler | at | headtotoetherapy.com
Web: http://www.headtotoetherapy.com
Pediatric OT and PT. Specializing in feeding/oral motor therapy and 0-3 population. Spanish-speaking.
Healthy Hearing
Mandy Mroz
PO Box 515381 #42919
Los Angeles, CA 90051-6681
(800) 567-1692
Email: rhudgens | at | healthyhearing.com
Web: http://www.healthyhearing.com/
Healthy Hearing strives to be the top provider of information about hearing health. Guides include topics like hearing loss prevention, tinnitus, hearing aids, and more.
Healthy Minds Consulting
Kelly Rain Collin
P.O. Box 1240
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 913-0138; (310) 818-5566 (fax)
Email: kellyrain | at | healthymindsconsulting.com
Web: http://www.healthymindsconsulting.com
Educational Consultation and Advocacy (Specializing in Children with Mental Health needs), Developmental Screenings and Consultations, Specialized Trainings on Educational Advocacy for Mental Health Professionals.
Heart of Sailing – Dana Point
34052 La Plaza, Suite 105
Dana Point, CA 92629
(812) 935-7245; (866) 609-0807 (fax)
Email: DanaPoint | at | heartofsailing.org
Web: http://www.heartofsailing.org
Free Daysail program for cognitively impaired and special needs children as a form of recreational therapy. Child must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.
* H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Family Resource Center
Susan Graham
3101 N. Sillect Ave., Suite 115
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(800) 210-7633; (661) 328-9055
Serving “special needs” families in Kern County.
Helping Families With Autism Spectrum Disorder +
Ron Figueroa
25582 Altura Lane
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 940-6225
Email: figkleeck | at | aol.com
Ron Figueroa, MA Psychology, NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor (18 002022), QMRP, Applied Behavior Analyst. I believe in an approach that is empathic and individualized.
Rosa K. Hirji, Esq.
Attorney at Law
11040 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 450
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 575-4300; (310) 575-4304 (fax)
Email: rosa | at | rkhlawoffice.com
Web: http://www.rkhlawoffice.com
We represent youth and their families in special education IEP meetings, compliance complaints, mediation, due process hearings and appeals; and expulsion hearings and appeals.
Donald Hoagland, Ph.D.
2810 E. Del Mar Blvd. Ste. 1
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 794-9054
Email: dhoaglandphd | at | earthlink.net
Psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for special education services, testing accommodations, Social Security appeals, criminal defense, etc. Advocacy and testimony at hearings and trials.
Homework Cafe at The Center
Shawn Simon
810 Lawrence Drive #100
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 273-3870; (805) 273-3871 (fax)
Email: rizeabuv | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://rise-above.org
A unique setting to take the stress of homework out of the home! Supervised by an educational therapist, our qualified learning coaches make it affordable!
Hopewell Tutoring
3207 Mt. Vernon Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 742-7048
Email: mellotyme | at | yahoo.com
In-home tutoring services for children with autism in the Inland Empire. Over 8 years experience as a behavior therapist/teacher. Currently a master’s student.
Richard Huettl, Esq.
10810 Walker St
Cypress, Ca 90630-5011
(714) 226-0022
Email: richard | at | hmalawyers.com
We represent children and parents. Our goal is to help kids with learning differences receive appropriate special educational services. Free initial consultation. Please call for an appointment.
Donnalee H. Huffman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1417 “H” Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 861-8065; (661) 861-9217 (fax)
Email: donnalee_huffman | at | hotmail.com
I.D.E.A. Advocate
Theresa M Sester
33052 Monte Dr.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 553-4835; (951) 667-3477 (fax)
Email: theresasester | at | gmail.com
To provide leadership, advocacy, technical assistance, and promote collaboration among parents, educators and students. Help you navigate through your child’s IEP or Section 504 from start to finish.
IEP Bridge Builders
Karen Connell
10265 Victoria Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 312-4006
Email: karen.connell | at | sbcglobal.net
Assist families to receive the necessary services and supports for their child to benefit from their public education.
IEP Consultants
Jill Missner
11650 Mayfield Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 820-8520; (866) 373-7764 (fax)
Email: jill | at | iep-consultants.com
Web: http://www.iep-consultants.com
Help navigating the IEP process, including post-secondary placement, including college, for students with learning differences.
The I.E.P. Project
Helena Titus
20715 S. Avalon Blvd., Suite 365
Carson, CA 90746
(323) 873-3038
Email: director | at | iepproject.org
Web: http://www.iepproject.org
We provide professional affordable parent representation at IEP meetings, and parent training at workshops.
Victoria Vasquez Ikerd-Schreit, Esq.
Attorney at Law
PO Box 181854
Coronado, CA 92178
(619) 813-7091
Email: Victoria | at | IkerdSchreiter.com
Web: http://IkerdSchreiter.com
Bilingual Spanish speaking Attorney, mom of two children with special needs– Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, Due Process Resolution Conferences, Mediations and Hearings, IHSS, Medi-Cal and Regional Center.
Incight
Judy A. May
73754 Highway 111, Suite C
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 674-2473
Email: judy | at | incight.org
Web: http://incight.org
Incight’s mission is to support the education, employment, independence and networking of youth with disabilities.
Infant Developmental Services
Alicia Switzer Muse
P.O. Box 80248
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-1813; (949) 459-1667 (fax)
Email: maria | at | rainbowkids-ac.com
Infant Developmental Services is an infant/ toddler multidisciplinary program provided in home for children ages newborn to 3 years who are at risk for developmental delay. Pediatric therapy services and early intervention.
Infinity Therapy
Virginia Vazin
10191 Wembley Circle
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 531-7717; (714) 334-7044; (714) 839-2295 (fax)
Email: marigoldmfr | at | yahoo.com
Cranial-sacral, Myofascial Release, Zero Balancing, Relaxation techniques, Nutritional Assessment, Massage,and Rehab; also Study Skills training
Inizio Interventions, Inc.
1313 Foothill Blvd., Suite 3
LaCanada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 937-0882; (818) 937-0883 (fax)
Email: caraentz | at | iniziointerventions.com
Web: http://iniziointerventions.com
Inizio is an ABA agency providing evidence based behavior interventions for individuals with autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, other developmental disabilities and any condition that would benefit from behavior change.
INFORM Program Coordinator
Web: http://www.dartontarget.org/
Inland Empire Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Web: http://www.dyslexia-ca.org/
Innovative Therapy-4-Kids
Harmony Pyper OT, Laura Walls ST, Amy Duffner PT
2333 State St. Suite 201
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-3912; (760) 434-3871 (fax)
Email: Harmony | at | therapy-4-kids.com
Web: http://www.therapy-4-kids.com
We offer Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapy services to children. We use Sensory Integration, Oral-Motor, Social Skills training, Neurodevelopmental, Craniosacral and Yoga techniques.
Integrated Learning Institute
Cynthia Moses
40300 Washington St.,U103
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201
(760) 772-9019; (760) 772-9610 (fax)
Email: ILI | at | dc.rr.com
Web: www.nild.net
We are a nonprofit organization that exists to enable students of all ages to overcome learning problems and equip them for a lifetime of independent learning. We are a member of the National Institute for Learning Disabilities.
Sholeh Iravantchi, Esq., Psy.D.
1851 E. First Street, #900
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 616-9303; (562) 899-5932 (fax)
Email: socalaw | at | gmail.com
Representing children with special From IEP to Due Process Hearing, Suspension, Expulsion, Juvenile delinquency or any other criminal charges.
It Consultants, Inc.
Valerie Aprahamian
3499 Christopher Lane
Corona, CA 92882
(909) 841-2600; (951) 738-9308 (fax)
Email: vasped | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://ItSpecialEd.com
Valerie Aprahamian and associates attend IEP, 504 and SST meetings, conflict resolution and mediation, participate in team meetings, and work with families navigating compliance procedures.
ITS Integrated Therapy Solutions
Sharmila QuenimHerr
291 S. La Cienega Blvd. Ste. 409
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 289-115
Email: itssca | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.itssca.com
Occupational, Speech, Physical, and Feeding Therapies, Auditory Training, Floor Time and other Sensory integration based Early interventions for children with special needs. RC, NPA, Insurance or Private Pay
Douglas Jacobs, Esq.
Attorney at Law
410 S. Melrose Dr., Ste 224
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 295-2255; (760) 295-2054 (fax)
Email: Doug | at | TheJacobsLawOffice.com
Web: http://www.TheJacobsLawOffice.com
Dedicated to serving the educational needs of students throughout Southern California. Whether you have an IEP, 504, Due Process Hearing, Suspension/Expulsion Proceeding or other related education law issue, we can help.
Mi-Yeoung Jo, PsyD, ABPP
15233 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1208
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 647-0105
Email: drjo | at | npsychjo.com
Web: http://www.npsychjo.com
Comprehensive evaluations for students suspected of having learning, attentional, emotional, or developmental disabilities. Board certified in clinical neuropsychology. Experience as Regional Center consultant and with Fair Hearings.
The Jonathan Foundation For Children With Learning Disabilities, Inc.
Raja Marhaba
10732 White Oak Avenue
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 368-2600; (818) 366-7367 (fax)
Email: info | at | thejonathanfoundation.org
Web: www.thejonathanfoundation.org
Address the needs of children with educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges through referral to professionals and organizations that provide advocacy, education, assessment, and resources.
Georgianna Junco-Kelman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
15260 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1200
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 386-2800; (818) 386-2801 (fax)
Email: Gjkelman | at | specialkidsattorney.com
Web: http://www.specialkidsattorney.com
Our office is solely dedicated to the procurement of adequate educational services for children with special needs. We focus exclusively in special education law.
Justice In Education
Natividad Chavira, Esq.
17300 17th Street, Suite J-397
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 542-1707
Email: nchavira | at | justiceineducation.org
Our services include: Workshops; Advocacy in “504”, IEP, SIT, or mediation meetings; Legal representation at Due Process Hearings. We strive to make our expertise affordable for families.
Juventus FC Soccer Club
Hector L. Bombino/Joe Salinas
P.O. Box 36
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 694-5082; (562) 631-0545; (562) 906-0327 (fax)
Email: hecbom | at | juno.com
Web: http://www.eteamz.com/JuventusFCLaHabra/
Soccer club with a program for children with disabilities especially with DS. We have especial education trained coaches for our program.
k-8 Tutor4kids
Jennifer Bedford
2393 La Marque Street
San Diego, CA 92109
(760) 936-2773
Email: jbedford31 | at | yahoo.com
Tutoring for students in grades K-8. Special education teacher familiar with interventions, modifications and RTI process. B.S & M.S degree in Education and CA Level I and II credentialed teacher.
K12 Advocate
Theresa Sester
P.O. Box 486
Temecula, CA 92593-0486
(619) 384-6134
Email: k12advocate | at | verizon.net
Web: http://k12advocate.com
To provide leadership, advocacy, technical assistance, and promote collaboration among parents, educators and students. Help you navigate through your child’s IEP or Section 504 from start to finish.
Ayanna Kamilah Holmes, Esq.
Attorney at Law
11000 Brimhall Rd. E-90
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 829-6543; (877) 670-5089 (fax)
Email: kamilahholmes | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.ayannakholmeslaw.com
I am an attorney providing legal assistance in the areas of special education and child advocacy in Kern County
Dina C. Kaplan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 9055
Calabasas, CA 91372-9055
(818) 222-8118; (818) 222-2201 (fax)
Email: mgkaplan | at | pacbell.net
Web: http://specialkidslaw.com
Ms. Kaplan’s law practice is dedicated to protecting the rights of children with special needs. Services include consultation and representation at IEPs, Mediations, Resolution Sessions and Due Process hearings.
Stuart A. Kaplowitz, Family Counselor
12530 10th St, Suite C
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 576-3889
Email: havinghope2 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.encouragingyourlife.com
Counseling, therapy to help children struggling with disruptive behaviors, ADHD, school issues, anxiety, etc. Help for families / parenting skills
Rein-Morgen Keener
15702 Lemarsh St.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 895-1412; (818) 895-1412 (fax)
Email: littlepeopleadvocate | at | yahoo.com
We help with the IEP and mediation process. We also will handle any written letters and phone calls for problems that arise outside the IEP process.
Keller Educational Psychology
Allison A. Keller, MS, LEP
212 La Verne Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 301-4189; (562) 685-0689 (fax)
Email: info | at | kellerlep.com
Web: http://www.kellerlep.com/default.aspx
We deliver comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, school readiness assessments, special education/504 parent consultation and coaching.
Keller Educational Psychology
Michael J. Keller, Ed.D., LEP
1440 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite #710
Fullerton, CA 92835
(562) 301-4189; (562) 685-0689 (fax)
Email: info | at | kellerlep.com
Web: http://www.kellerlep.com/default.aspx
We deliver comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, special education/504 parent consultation and coaching, and college/post-secondary college counseling for students with learning disabilities.
Kelly’s Advocacy Services
Kelly Greason-Guenther, J.D.
3205 Moore Street
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 866-9117; 619-688-0020 (fax)
Email: kelly.guenther | at | yahoo.com
Trained bilingual/Spanish special education advocate
Lisa Kelton, Advocate
2337 Roscomare road #116
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-6064; (310) 471-4440 (fax)
Email: twomonkeysandme | at | earthlink.net
The K.E.N. Project
Dina C. Kaplan, Esq.
23679 Calabasas Road, #540
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 222-5414; (818) 222-2201 (fax)
Email: mgkaplan | at | pacbell.net
We are a non-profit, parent training, advocacy instruction and family support organization. We offer three free meetings per month and frequently speak at conferences and seminars.
Kids Institute for Development & Advancement (KiDA)
Kristin Coates
16832 Red Hill Avenue
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 222-2214
Email: kcoates | at | kida.com
Web: http://www.kida.com
KiDA is an integrated center of excellence for the treatment of ASD. Licensed therapists offer speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy as well as social groups.
Kidship – Loma Linda
1720 Mountain View Ave
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-3312
Sandy Moyer, Operations Director
Email: Sandra | at | Totallykids.com
Deborah Reynolds, RN Nurse Manager
Email: Deborah | at | Totallykids.com
Pediatric Day Health and Preschool. Providing a safe, health oriented environment for integration of special health needs children into a regular preschool setting. Nurses and teachers on staff.
Kidspiration Physical Therapy and Yoga
Michele Rooney Harriman, MS, PT
909 Prospect Street Suite 224
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 804-1630
Email: michele | at | kidspirationPT.com
Web: www.kidspirationPT.com
A pediatric physical therapist specializing in integrating the latest in motor control and development theories with respiratory facilitation and yoga techniques.
Benjamin Y. Kim, Esq.
Attorney at Law
25550 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 378-5585; (310) 378-5595 (fax)
Email: bkim | at | rightslaw.com
Website: www.rightslaw.com
I provide legal advocacy work in all areas of special education from the development of IEPs to due process hearings. I also handle disability based discrimination cases.
Klein & Assoc. Educational Therapists & Consultant
Joan Klein
5000 North Parkway Calabasas, Ste 103
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 222-8534; (818) 222-8536 (fax)
Email: joan_kleinedtherapist | at | yahoo.com
Children and Adolescents with learning differences, ADHD, Spectrum Disorders, Auditory Processing issues, IEP support, School Support and selection of Parenting Groups. Educational Assessments and Therapy, and Homework Support
Kathleen Koh, Esq.
Attorney at Law
9200 Colima Road, Suite 308
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 693-0878; (562) 693-1177 (fax)
Email: kkoh | at | kkohlaw.com
Representing children and parents in Special Education autism cases. Unique perspective from Attorney who is also a parent of autistic children.
Korean American Special Education Center
2301 W. Lincoln Ave. Suite 124
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 254-0616
Email: kasec2000 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.hanmispecialedu.org
As a Non-profit organization, we provide information on special education and educational and social/recreational program.
KPS4Parents, Inc.
Anne M. Zachry
2510-G Las Posas Rd #482
Camarillo, CA 93010
(877) 536-5940; (805) 212-6126
Email: info | at | kps4parents.org
Web: http://www.kps4parents.org
Lay advocacy & paralegal services, parent education, consulting, public speaking, professional writing, attorney referrals.
LA’s Education Station
Sharon L. Wenger, M.Ed.
1226 S. Alfred St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 360-1745
Email: shoshie2b | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.angelfire.com/on2/thepuzzle
Offering PACE (Processing and Cognitive Enhancement), Lindamood-Bell programs, Samonas, Learning Ears, Discover Math, AD/HD help, nutritional counseling, testing/assessment, advocacy and educational consulting.
LA Tutors 123
Michael Treidl
455 N. Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 622-1155; (866) 669-5107 (fax)
Email: info | at | latutors123.com
Web: http://www.latutors123.com
We specialize in academic consultation, aiding students with disabilities find appropriate tutors.
Todd Labs, LLC (County of San Luis Obispo)
Todd Hogue, Advocate
580 Jenny Place
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-8633
Email: thogue | at | ix.netcom.com
Non-attorney advocacy services for both IDEA and Lanterman services. As the need arises, I also provide paralegal services via contract with a top California law firm.
Ladera Reading Solutions for Dyslexia
Cyndi Coleman
7 Creighton Place
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 388-1578
Email: cyndicoleman | at | cox.net
Web: http://readingsolutions4dyslexia.com
Ladera Reading Solutions provides Davis Dyslexia Correction Programs. Clients have a 97% success rate resolving reading difficulties. Additional program available for Math, ADD & ADHD.
The Law Shop
Susan C Volpe’
430 Forest Ave
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 275-5190; (714) 731-1890 (fax)
Email: lawshop | at | susanvolpe.com
Web: http://susanvolpe.com
IEP Advocacy, Disability Representation, Academic Testing, Placement Evaluation, Document Review, Due Process, Administrative Legal Services.
Learning Disabilities Association of California
808 West Balboa Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92661
(949) 673-3612
Email: ca-lda | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.ldaca.org
LDA-CA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization of parents, professionals, and adults with learning disabilities. Its purpose is to promote and support the education and general welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of Los Angeles
37 N Auburn Ave., Suite 3
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
P.O. Box 1067
Sierra Madre, CA 91025
(626) 355-7407; (626) 355-0109 (fax)
Email: lalda | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.lalda.org
LALDA’s goal is to provide information that will help children and adults with Learning Disabilities and ADHD to be successful and productive members of society.
Learning Disabilities Association of Orange County
P.O. Box 25772
Santa Ana, CA 92799-5772
(714) 638-1777; (949) 642-7685 (fax)
Email: oclda | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.oclda.org
Learning Disabilities Association of Pomona Valley
PO Box 1114
Claremont, CA 91711-1114
(909) 621-1494
Email: ABKrieger | at | aol.com
Learning Disabilities Association of San Diego
PO. Box 421111
San Diego, CA 92142
(858) 467-9158
Email: lda_sandiego | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://ldasandiego.org
Learning Matters
Jennifer Stenlake
1060 Calle Negocio, Suite B
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 388-8501
Email: jstenlake | at | learningmattersctr.com
Web: http://learningmattersctr.com
Certified provider of Interactive Metronome (IM) shows improvements in children and adults with: Autism Spectrum, Dyslexia, ADD / ADHD, General Academic Difficulties.
Learning Period Educational Services
5042 Wilshire Blvd. #17292
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(800) 975-7962
Email: info | at | learningperiod.com
Web: http://www.learningperiod.com
Professional in-home tutoring services, including individualization for IEP students. Twelve years experience, serving all of Los Angeles.
The Learning Place
Kathi Conroy
32158 Camino Capistrano A-197
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-6991; (949) 878-0912
Email: thenextstepliteracy | at | gmail.com
Full day school, after school remediation services for learners with ADHD, processing disabilities, dyslexia. On-site speech and language path, neuro/psych, IEP resource specialist.
The Learning Resource Room
Andrew Lasser M.S.
P.O. Box 323
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 477-0296
Email: thelearningresourceroom | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.thelearningresourceroom.com
Educational therapy and assessment; Reading and Math assessment,instruction and intervention, Orton Gillingham multisensory based instructional approaches; learning disabilities specialist
Learning Success LLC
Christina Lim
19318 Fairweather Street
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
(661) 222-2233
Email: learningsuccess2003 | at | yahoo.com
I offer in-home testing and tutoring services to children and adults who have dyslexia. I offer Informal Screenings to diagnose dyslexia and Orton-Gillingham tutoring to help those with dyslexia learn to read and spell to their full potential.
The Learning Tree
Bibinaz Pirayesh
12904 Marco Pl., Suite C
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 883-8440
Email: learning.tree | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.SuccessBeginsAtTheRoots.com
For nearly a decade I have worked with children who need help in Reading, Writing, and Math. Many of these children also have difficulty with attention, memory, processing, and organizational skills. Many have special needs diagnoses.
Learning with Confidence
Francine Sanchez, MA
154 Monterey Rd. #3
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(760) 443-1587
Email: f_b_sanchez | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.learnconfidently.com
Learning with Confidence specializes in tutoring students with Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Barton Reading & Spelling System is utilized.
LearningRx Victor Valley
Steve Hackney
16192 Siskiyou #1
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-9893; (760) 242-9891 (fax)
Email: s.hackney | at | learningrx.net
We provide cognitive training on a one-to-one basis to improve attention, memory, logic and reasoning, auditory and visual processing, and reading skills.
Blair Lebovitz, Special Education Consultant
2324 South Beverly Glen, #207
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 282-8883; (847) 226-7871
Email: blairlynn23 | at | gmail.com
Educational Therapy, Specific Academic Remediation, Liaison for IEP teams, Academic testing, School Observations, Write IEP Goals & Objectives, Guide Parent Workshops, Lead Staff In-services
Charlton “Bob” Lee, Licensed Educational Psychologist
17400 Bubbling Wells Rd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241
(760) 251-2416; (760) 329-1326; (760) 329-4032 (fax)
Email: clee12 | at | juno.com
Educational consultation. Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. ADHD specialist. Advocacy consultations. Educational assessment. Child adolescent psychotherapy.
Legal Alliance Group, Inc.
Kevin S. Thompson JD
650 S. Webster Avenue, Suite 107
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-9614; (714) 813-7603; (714) 527-9614 (fax)
Email: information | at | legalalliancegroup.com
Web: http://www.legalalliancegroup.com
Our company specializes in Special Needs Trusts in order to help those children with special needs obtain the services they need.
Julia Lewis, M.Ed.
Lewis Siwell, Inc.
6170 Cabrillo Ct.
Alta Loma, CA 91701
(909) 945-2164; (909) 263-9638
Email: silverstarent2003 | at | yahoo.com
Specializing in assessment, remediation, and advocacy services for students experiencing difficulties with phonological processing, reading comprehension/ fluency, and numeracy issues. Credentialed Resource Specialist, Reading Specialist, RAVE-O Practitioner, 20 years hands-on experience
Ralph Lewis, Esq.
Attorney at Law
40960 California Oaks Blvd., 267
Murrieta, CA
(951) 696-4777; (951) 696-4776 (fax)
Email: lawofficeofralphlewis | at | ca.rr.com
Attorney, providing legal services in all aspects of obtaining Special Education Services for the disabled. Twenty years of experience obtaining services.
Lexercise
Sandie Barrie Blackley, MA/CCC
105 Knollwood Dr.
Elkin, NC 28621
(888) 603 – 1788
Email: info | at | lexercise.com
Web: http://www.lexercise.com
Online evaluation & treatment for dyslexia and other language processing problems set a new world standard for research-backed, effective, convenient and affordable services.
Linda’s Tutoring
2806 Mataro St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 795-7595; (626) 795-7595
Email: lvomif | at | sbcglobal.net
My expertise is math and science but I tutor language skills, reading, grammar, study skills, and test preparation; 20 years experience; former pediatric and mental health nurse, etc.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes — Newport Beach
Newport Beach Learning Center
4100 Campus Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 252-9275; (949) 252-9276 (fax)
Email: newport.center@lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell® Pacific Palisades Learning Center
15207 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite EPacific Palisades, CA 90272
Phone: (310) 633-4240
Email: pacificpalisades.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes — Palos Verdes
Palos Verdes Learning Center
Promenade on the Peninsula
550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 291, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
(310) 541-2977; (310) 541-2988 (fax)
Email: palosverdes.center@lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes — Pasadena
Pasadena Learning Center
959 East Walnut, Suite 110, Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-0865; (626) 396-0864 (fax)
Email: pasadena.center@lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell® Rancho Cucamonga Learning Center
9121 Haven Ave., Suite 160
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: (888) 418-8996
Email: ranchocucamonga.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes — San Diego
San Diego Learning Center
445 Marine View Avenue, Suite 290, Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-3206; (858) 259-3208 (fax)
Email: sandiego.center@lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell® San Luis Obispo Learning Center
412 Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 541-3836; (805) 543-0264 (fax)
Email: sanluisobispo.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes — Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Learning Center
925 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 564-1854; (805) 564-1890 (fax)
Email: santabarbara.center@lindamoodbell.com
Email: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes — Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks Learning Center
2824 Camino Dos Rios, Suite C, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
(805) 499-6700; (805) 499-6708 (fax)
Email: thousandoaks.center@lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes — Westwood
Los Angeles—Westwood Learning Center
1554 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 241, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 481-2293; (310) 481-2294 (fax)
Email: westwood.center@lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Corporate Headquarters
Corporate Headquarters
416 Higuera St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-3836; (805) 541-8756 (fax)
Web: http://www.LindamoodBell.com
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Sandy Lipkin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 30027
Santa Barbara CA 93130
(805) 563-5153
Email: sandy | at | sandylipkin.com
Web: http://www.sandylipkin.com
As mother of a beautiful daughter with Autism, my firm provides services including Special Needs Trusts, Conservatorships, Wills, representation at I.E.P’s and Regional Center hearings.
James M. Lloyd, Esq.
Attorney at Law
124 Brookview
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 436-1436
Email: LloydLawNOW | at | gmail.com
Attorney and advocate for special education, IEP, Due Process, Fair Hearing for autistic or special needs children. Parent of autistic and DHH child.
Andrea D. Lorant, M.A.
Advocacy & Educational Consulting
6520 Platt Ave. #813
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 343-2227; (818) 888-5019 (fax)
Email: Alorant | at | gmail.com
Accompany/advise families of children with special needs through the IEP process, including all educationally related services and regional center matters.
Los Angeles Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Web: http://www.interdys.org/servlet/viewbranch?branch_id=4
Los Angeles School of Gymnastics
Tanya Hallman
8450 Higuera Street
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 204-1980; (323) 932-7051; (310) 204-6864 (fax)
Email: info | at | lagymnastics.com
Web: http://www.lagymnastics.com
The Los Angeles School of Gymnastics is proud to offer a nationally recognized Special Needs Program for Gymnastics! Now you have a quality choice for your child’s physical development!
Marymichelle Lotano, Esq.
Attorney At Law
2268 Carnelian Court
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(518) 331-4547; (760) 444-3236 (fax)
Email: iepadvocate4u | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.iepadvocate4u.com
Attorney and Certified Special Education Law Advocate via University of San Diego. Special Education Law Advocacy practice including handling IEP meetings, emergency educational meetings, one time consultations, file evaluations, due process filing and mediation.
The Lovaas Center for Behavior Intervention
Formally known as the UCLA Clinic for the Behavioral Treatment of Children
112 South Jones Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 877-2520; (702) 877-2521 (fax)
Casey Hayden (intake coordinator) x105
Email: chayden | at | lovaascenter.org
Based on over 40-years of applied research, our consultants deliver individualized early intervention services based on each child’s individual needs. All of our consultants have received rigorous and on-going training.
Lovaas Institute
Korye Finn
6167 Bristol Parkway, Suite 130
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 410-4450; (310) 410-4455
Email: kfinn | at | lovaas.com
Web: http://www.lovaas.com
The Lovaas Institute provides intensive behavioral intervention services to children with autism in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties.
Kathleen M. Loyer, Esq.
Attorney at Law
940 Calle Amanecer, Suite L
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 369-1082; (949) 366-6836 (fax)
Email: kmloyer | at | education-law.com
Legal practice focusing on special education (IDEA and Section 504), general education, disciplinary matters, regional center and CCS.
Mac Dougall Consulting for Disabilities
Linda Mac Dougall
119 E. Channel Islands Blvd.
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(805) 202-6379
Email: drgnstar | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.ilresources.com
Holistic Health Practitioner/Massage Therapist with Psychology M.A. Specializing in disabilities and seniors. Calming pain, nervous system, stress. Nutritional testing/support. Orthotics.
Kate Stuhr Mack, Ph.D.
3300 Irvine Avenue, Suite 111
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 250-4115; (949) 250-9485 (fax)
Email: kmackphd | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.kmackphd.com
Independent psychoeducational evaluations and psychotherapy for children and adolescents, parent coaching, advocacy and expert witness testimony (testing and learning disorders).
Malibu Premier Health Services
Laurel Wiig-Milan, Ph.D., LMFT
15233 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1208
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(310) 774-1364
Email: drlaurel | at | sbcglobal.net
Specializing in therapy services for parents of children with learning differences. Private behavioral and therapy services for children/adolescents.
Sandra Marzullo, Special Education Consultant
985 Kendall Drive #193
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 856-6418
Email: Marzullos | at | aol.com
Educate and mentor parents on what educational rights their children have. I provide information about a child’s disability and assist the families in connecting with the appropriate resources.
The Master’s Plan
Kathi Runsick
32158 Camino Capistrano A197
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 371-3322
Email: kathimasterplan | at | aol.com
Social skills for Autism Spectrum, LD, ADHD Academic Interventions Recovery counseling Marriage family and child counseling Biblical based counseling.
Melonie T. Matjeka, Special Education Advocate
6520 Platt Avenue, #824
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4288; (818) 610-8198 (fax)
Email: mtmatjeka | at | aol.com
I assist families of children and teens with learning disabilities and special needs. This includes IEP meetings, Regional Center, CCS, review of files.
Paul J. Majors, Esq.
24031 El Toro Road
Suite 320
Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3151
(949) 837-2700; (949) 461-7047
Email: paulmajors | at | msn.com
Legal representation of families with special needs children. We believe its the children that are the “special” in special education. Serving all of California.
Many Mansions
Rick A. Schroeder (Executive Director)
1459 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #C
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 496-4948; (805) 497-1305 (fax)
Email: rick | at | manymansions.org
Web: http://www.manymansions.org
Many Mansions in a nonprofit affordable housing provider. We develop, own, and manage multi-family affordable housing complexes, specializing in low-income family housing and supportive housing for the mentally disabled.
W Patrick Martin MA LMFT
4257 Paso Del Lagos
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 498-1053; (619) 924-9931 (fax)
Email: patmartin005 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.familycounselingsandiego.com
Educational Advocate provides services by utilizing testing, record review, classroom observation, and educational consultation to determine your child’s needs.
Mass Mutual
Fraser Financial Group
8383 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 600
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(323) 965-6366; (323) 965-6499 (fax)
Email: bgrey | at | financialguide.com
Web: http://www.fraserfinancialgroup.com
Proudly specialize in helping Special Needs families plan their long-term financial arrangements and protections.
Maxim Behavioral Health Services
Vanessa Fleur
5838 Edison Pl. Ste. 120
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 438-0078; (866) 463-5678; (877) 839-6751 (fax)
Email: vafleur | at | maxhealth.com
Web: http://www.maximhealthcare.com/au
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the most comprehensive and effective approach to improving the lives of children and the families of children with autism.
Rosemary C. Mbelu, Esq.
Access Legal Group, A PLC
17931 Beach Blvd., Ste. 218
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 960-6200; (714) 848-6200 (fax)
Email: rosemary | at | access-legal-group.com
Web: http://access-legal-group.com
Quality and affordable legal representation from a former Special Education teacher.
McClain Special Needs Advovacy
Kim McClain
P.O. Box 2184
Long Beach, CA 90810
(310) 766-5003; (562) 683-2148 (fax)
Email: mcclainautismadvocate | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://local.yahoo.com/info-8556
Specializing in Autism Spectrum Conditions. * Experienced PARENT of a special needs child * Worked with many school districts, regional centers and families.
Rick McKinney – Licensed Educational Psychologist
2070 Teton Pass Street
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 647-7317
Email: rmckinneylep | at | cox.net
Experienced School Psychologist and (LEP) providing contemporary psycho-educational evaluations including assessments of suspected learning and emotional disabilities, academic, adaptive behavior, executive functioning, and attention related disorders.
Vivian McPayah-Obiamalu, Esq., Raymond Obiamalu, Esq., Alice Chiu, Esq.
13831 Roswell Avenue Suite I
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 548-3498; (909) 591-7488 (fax)
Email: vmcpo | at | vmcpobilaw.com
Advocates in Special Education Law. Services include, IEPs, Mediation, Due Process, harassment and discrimination. It does take a village and no child should be left behind!
Gary McRae AAMS®, CSNA
333 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 473-7884; (650) 288-1570 (fax)
Email: gary.mcrae | at | ml.com
Web: http://fa.ml.com/garymcrae
Gary McRae is a Merrill Lynch Certified Special Needs Advisor who assists families achieve financial security and provide for the future financial needs of a child with a disability.
Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc.
James Preis, Executive Dir.
3255 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 902
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 389-2077; (213) 389-2595 (fax)
Email: info | at | mhas-la.org
Web: http://www.mhas-la.org
MHAS provides legal advocacy for children and adults with mental disabilities. MHAS also provides training and technical assistance to consumer and family member groups.
MetDESK Specialist
Helen Kim Bass
19935 Ventura Blvd.
West Hills, CA 91364
Email: helen | at | hkbass.com
Web: http://www.hkbass.com
Mindfull Learning Center
Heather Wizikowski
215 South Brea Boulevard, Suite 207
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-6463
Email: info | at | mindfulllearning.com
Web: http://www.mindfulllearning.com
Credentialed teachers specializing in tutoring 1st-12th grade students with diagnosed learning differences, ADD, ADHD, autism, PDD,& processing and language disorders.
Lori Mintzer Advocacy Services
6577 Colgate Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(818) 259-3681; (818) 484-3400 (fax)
Email: lamintzer | at | gmail.com
Web: http://lamintzer.com
Professional advocacy services are provided to assist parents in matters pertaining to their child’s educational placement, programs,appropriate services, assessment review, and development of IEP goals.
Nicole M. Misner, Esq.
Attorney at Law
4450 California Ave., #324
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5301; (661) 324-5319 (fax)
Email: nmmisner | at | msn.com
Experienced litigation attorney specializing in special education, Section 504, and expulsion/suspension cases and hearings. In depth consultations and group presentations available.
Mobile Thinking, LLC
Greg Olmstead
4019 Goldfinch Street, #115
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-7451; (619) 294-3130 (fax)
Email: info | at | mobilethinking.com
Web: http://www.mobilethinking.com
mTrialT is software that lets parents record and graph Discrete Trial & Behavior data. Reports include mastered items, behavior graphs, and time with service providers.
Monarchs Gymnastics
5331 Derry Ave. Suite C-H
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 889-3634
Email: mgym97 | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.monarchsgym.com
Our location provides gymnastic instruction for children with disablities. The coaches are trained professionals.
Monarchs National Gymnastics Training Center
5331 Derry Ave. Suite C-H
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
and
3599 Old Conejo Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(818) 889-3634; (805) 375-4663
Email: mgym97 | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.monarchsgym.com
Monarchs offers artistic gymnastics, boys noncompetitive, X-treme sports, tumbling, cheerleading, Martial Arts, birthday parties, camp, open gym Parents Night Out, special needs, parkour & freerunning, field trips and much more!
Susan Moroff, Special Education Advocate
2052 Courage St.
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 727-2473; (760) 597-1742 (fax)
Email: kdzadvocate | at | roadrunner.com
“Every child in California is entitled by law to a free appropriate education tailored to the specific unique needs of the student.” Call for free phone consultation.
Mountain View Behavioral Health
876 N. Mountain View Ave. #200
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 931-3388
Email: drsweetpickle | at | yahoo.ca
Licensed Child & Adolescent Psychologist and Licensed School Psychologist. Provides psycho-diagnostic and psycho-educational testing and evaluation, specialized treatments, consultation (e.g., treatment planning) and presentations.
Miho Murai, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 26990
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 863-5226; (213) 427-9262 (fax)
Email: mihomuraiesq | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.mihomurai.com
My practice focuses on providing high quality, client-centered, and affordable legal representation to children with disabilities. Services include case consultations, compliance complaints, IEP and 504 meetings, mediations, and due process hearings. Se habla espanol.
Gil Murillo, Advocate and Certified Mediator
Seal Beach, CA
(562) 746-2582
Email: gmurillo | at | projectsea.org
Music Therapy Services
Coast Music Therapy
P.O. Box 221016
San Diego, CA 92192
(858) 453-5211 ext. 2
Email: info | at | coastmusictherapy.com
Web: http://www.coastmusictherapy.com
Our team of specialists in music therapy, autism, and special education offer IEP-based services, private music therapy programs, early intervention, and music lessons.
Veronica Navarrette, MA, CALT
2755 Plumeria Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 602-9804
Email: veronicanavarrette | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.altaread.org
Dyslexia Specialist who works with students of all ages.
Thomas S. Nelson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
16466 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 106
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 945-6621; (858) 521-0678 (fax)
Email: edlaw5 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.specialedlaw.us
I am a special education attorney for special needs children throughout the San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernadino areas. I provide representation at mediation/due process and case consultations. Free telephone conference.
The Neurodevelopmental Academy
Diane M. Kerchner
1525 Avenida Loma Vista
San Dimas, CA 91773
(626) 339-4400; (626)332-2303 (fax)
Web: www.youcanlearn.org
We offer educational advocacy services as well as remediation of learning disabilities plus networking, support and tools for families. We also provide trainings and in-services and consultation in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
Neurodirectives
Erica M.K. Felsenthal
2001 South Barrington Avenue, Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 995-9432
Email: doctorericafels | at | neurodirectives.com
Web: http://www.neurodirectives.com
Neurodirectives provides psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments, QEEG brainmapping, neurofeedback/EEG biofeedback and computerized, cognitive and language remediation programs.
Neuropsychology Partners, Inc.
Sylvia Gribbell, MSW
2001 South Barrington Ave., Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 478-8888; (310) 963-5295l; (310) 478-8890 (fax)
Email: spectrumsocialworksolutions | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.neuropsychology-partners.com
Consultation, service coordination, counseling, and community education/outreach for children and youth with autism spectrum conditions, developmental delay, and other issues.
Neuropsychology Partners, Inc.
Ann Simun, PsyD
Contact: Ronald Park or Lance Miller
2001 South Barrington Ave., Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 478-8888; (310) 478-8890 (fax)
Email: drsimun | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.neuropsychology-partners.com
Assessment of developmental and learning conditions; timely, thorough, compassionate; work with attorneys/advocates; will testify at DPH. Childrens ages 3 and up.
Neurodirectives
Erica M.K. Felsenthal, Ph.D.
2001 S. Barrington Avenue, Ste. 320
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 995-9432
Email: doctorericafels | at | neurodirectives.com
Web: http://www.neurodirectives.com
Neurodirectives specializes in assessment and treatment planning for children, adolescents and adults who need support socially, emotionally, behaviorally or with academics.
Newport Academy at Phases
Annie Murray, BS, MPS Founder
404 Newport Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 439-5222; 562-439-5053 (fax)
Email: ammphases | at | aol.com
Web: http://phaseslongbeach.com
We provide early Intervention for children 18-36 months. Occupational and Speech Therapy available, non-profit, low cost/free access.
Nichols Speech and Language Services
Carolyn Mitchell
41689 Enterprise Circle North Suite 118
Temecula, CA 92596
(951) 541-0615; (951) 332-9498 (fax)
Email: jnichols | at | nicholsspeech.com
Web: http://www.nicholsspeech.com
We are a private practice that provides family-centered speech therapy to children 18 months to 18 years of age.
Meagan Nunez, Esq.
Attorney at Law
8880 Rio San Diego Dr. Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 757-3550; (619) 269-4991 (fax)
Web: http://www.sandiegostudentattorney.com
Ms. Nunez represents parents of students with disabilities to secure a free appropriate public education and works to ensure that students receive a meaningful education.
Dan F. Oakes, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3500 W. Olive Ave., #300
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 396-3330; (818) 279-2168 (fax)
Email: dan | at | danoakeslaw.com
Web: http://www.danoakeslaw.com
Law firm representing children with disabilities and their parents at all stages of the special education process.
OCSE Advocates
Tony Meehleis
5 Elfin
Irvone, CA 92604
(949) 677-2464
Email: ocseadvocates | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://ocseadvocates.com
I am a retired school psychologist ready to advocate for your child’s needs in the IEP meeting.
Michelle Ortega, Esq.
Attorney at Law
11801 Kensington Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(323) 620-3312; (562) 596-5096 (fax)
Email: mortega | at | thelegalduo.com
Web: http://www.thelegalduo.com
We aim to advocate zealously for our clients and enable them with the skills neccessary to self advocate for their children.
Apryl Owens LEP, NCSP
PO BOX 35-1801
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(213) 446-6817
Email: aprylowens1 | at | hotmail.com
Preschool to college level assessments for Autism Spectrum, Learning Disabilities, English Language Learners, Preschool Transitions, FAA/FBA, Emotional Disabilities, ADHD, Low Incidence Disabilities (e.g. Intellectual Disabilities), etc.
Oxford Learning Solutions
Easyread Support USA
960E Ojai Avenue #105,
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 456 7405; (877) 778 9571
Email: support | at | easyreadsystem.com
Web: http://www.easyreadsystem.com
Easyread is an on-line teaching system that helps children with literacy difficulties to read and spell using Guided Phonetic Reading and unlimited parental support.
Pacific Coast Advocates
Shannon Vajda
5755 Oberlin Drive, Suite 301
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 750-1634; (858) 946-0510 (fax)
Email: Info | at | pacificcoastadvocates.com
Web: http://www.pacificcoastadvocates.com
We offer Special Education Advocacy using an effective co-advocacy model (clients work with 2 advocates). Offering Supportive Sound Solutions for parents of children with disabilities.
Parenting Plus
Reyna Akers
470 Margo Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 430-1249; (562) 244-4826; (562) 594-6841 (fax)
Email: reynaakers | at | aol.com
We are special education advocacy & parent empowerment specialists. We specialize in career counseling, regional centers, department of rehab, school districts, Children Services, we offer sliding scale advocacy.
Parents 4 Bipolar Kids
74617 Morning Dr.
29 Palms Ca 92277
(760) 367-6144
Email: skyfarm | at | thegrid.net
Web: www.parents4bpkids.org
We are an email group for parents of bipolar children in southern California. We share our frustrations, successes and information about meds, therapies, IEPs, etc.
Parents Of Students In Special Education P.O.S.S.E
Marlena Vaughn
2707 Congress Street, Suite 1-R
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 698-4685
Email: dennis | at | squiergroup.com
Web: http://www.possesandiego.org/index.html
I provide tutoring in Elementary Arithmetic through High School Mathematics subjects.
Partners4progress
Stephanie Domzalski, MA, NCSP
Licensed Educational Psychologist (Lic#3151)
23 Reina
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 212-7274; (949) 429-3360 (fax)
Email: partners4progress | at | live.com
A collaborative and compassionate approach to educational assessment, solution-focused counseling and student advocacy.
PATh/Educational Specialists
Deanne Johnson, PhD
1740 La Costa Meadows Drive 144
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 310-5509
Email: Edupath.dj | at | Gmail.com
Web: http://www.path education.net
Psychological, educational, audiological assessments and help for children and young adults; access services and educational therapy; behavior intervention; consultation for parents.
Pathway School
Ellie Watkins, Head of School
23802 Avenida de la Carlota
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 837-1203; (949) 837-1205 (fax)
Email: ewatkins | at | pathwayschool.net
Web: http://www.pathwayschool.net
Christian School for intelligent students who learn differently. Maximum 12:1 Student/Teacher ratio with students working in small groups at their instructional level.
PCS #1 (Personal Coaching Systems)
Jennifer Kelley
1725 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-2807; (213) 413-2837 (fax)
Email: jenny | at | personalcoachingsystems.com
Web: www.personalcoachingsystems.com
A state certified non-public school, specializing in Autism. Program includes behavior intervention, counseling, speech and language, socialization, and vocational training for students with severe to moderate behavioral and learning challenges.
Jodie Peebles, M.A., Educational/Lay Advocate
5803 Riley Street Unit 1
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 208-1598; (619) 295-1208 (fax)
Email: missjodie2u | at | yahoo.com
Educational/Lay Advocate working to improve lives of children with disabilities. Trained in Wrightslaw I act on your child’s behalf,attend school meetings and negotiate for services.
Mitchel D. Perlman, PhD
2430 Palermo Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 255-5566
Email: drmitch | at | drmitch.com
Specializing in Neuropsychological and Psychodiagnostic Assessments of special needs children: an impartial Independent examiner, with expertise in due process proceedings: special education, family, civil, criminal.
Persona Kids
Timothy Gunn
2120 Foothill Blvd., Suite 102
La Verne, CA 91750
and
625 Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite #390
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(800) 314-7273
Email: drtim | at | personakids.com
Web: http://www.personakids.com
Psychoeducational, Psychodiagnostic, Neuropsychological Assessment Services. We specialize in Independent Educational Evaluations. We also provide individual/family therapy and parenting classes.
Perspectives Therapy, Inc
Christine Martinez
3529 Cannon Rd, Ste 2B-517
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 310-4532; (760) 439-7728 (fax)
Email: chrismotr | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://perspectivestherapyinc.com
We offer the following services: Occuptional Therapy (Assessments and Treatment), Interactive Metronome, Brain Train, P.A.L.S, Write Right, The Listnening Program, Sensory Integration, Brain Train.
Timothy Petersen, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
16130 Ventura Blvd. Suite 310
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 377-6330
Email: drtpetersen | at | yahoo.com
Psychotherapy: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Families; Assessment: Psychological, Educational, and Career.
Posey Reading Tutors
Mary Linn Posey
21541 Impala Ln
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-6015; (714) 330-0724
Email: mlgus | at | earthlink.net
Retired English & Special Educator; ADD, LD, Advocacy and Consusltant; Orton Method of tutoring reading, writing, K-college.
POSSE, INC.
Marlena Vaughn
4905 73rd Street, Suite 15
LA Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 335-0536
Email: posse7 | at | cox.net
Web: http://www.possessandiego.org
The purpose of POSSE is to empower parents to be able to advocate for their own child. I attend IEP meetings, have a homework binder for parents [patent pending] and collaborate with all school districts for our child’s education and work together as a TEAM!
Possibilities Educational Services
Jillian Bonnington
26591 La Roda
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 439-6322; (949) 582-3601; (949) 305-8606 (fax)
Email: jbonnington | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.special-education-answers.com
Education Advocates well veresed in all area’s of education. IEP, Mediation, and Due Process representation. Excellent track record.
Christopher A. Poulos, Esq.
Attorney at Law
101 N. Orange Ave., Suite C
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 960-9373; (626) 960-9924 (fax)
Email: capouloslaw | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.specialneedslawfirm.com
Christopher assists families with children with disabilities with adult issues, such as conservatorships and special needs trusts.
Prader-Willi California Foundation
Lisa Graziano
3655 Torrance Boulevard Suite 360
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 316-3339; (800) 400-9994 (CA Only); (310) 316-3730 (fax)
Email: PWCF1 | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.PWCF.org
Non-profit information, advocacy and support organization for individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome, their families, and professionals.
PRIDE Learning Center – Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo Learning Center
27001 La Paz Road., Suite 478-B
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 484-0230
Email: info | at | pridelearningcenter.com
Web: http://www.pridelearningcenter.com
Pride Learning Center, providing one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, spelling and comprehension. An Orton-Gillingham learning center for students with dyslexia, auditory and visual processing, ADHD and other learning differences.
PRIDE Learning Center – Newport Beach
Newport Beach Learning Center
4030 Birch Street, Suite 102
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 891-0125
Email: info | at | pridelearningcenter.com
Web: http://www.pridelearningcenter.com
Pride Learning Center, providing one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, spelling and comprehension. An Orton-Gillingham learning center for students with dyslexia, auditory and visual processing, ADHD and other learning differences.
PRIDE Learning Center – Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach Learning Center
1603 Aviation Blvd., Suite G
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 322-2800
Email: info | at | pridelearningcenter.com
Web: http://www.pridelearningcenter.com
Pride Learning Center, providing one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, spelling and comprehension. An Orton-Gillingham learning center for students with dyslexia, auditory and visual processing, ADHD and other learning differences.
PRIDE Learning Center – West Los Angeles
Los Angeles Learning Center
11628 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 210
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 295-4125
Email: info | at | pridelearningcenter.com
Web: http://www.pridelearningcenter.com
Pride Learning Center, providing one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, spelling and comprehension. An Orton-Gillingham learning center for students with dyslexia, auditory and visual processing, ADHD and other learning differences.
Pro Family Advocate
Mindy Schneider
6022 Kerrmoor Dr
Westlake Village, CA 91362
(818) 674-0198
Email: mindy | at | profamilyadvocate.com
Web: http://profamilyadvocate.com
Consultant/Education Advocate – We represent the best interest of the student in the educational process.
Professional Tutors of America, Inc.
James Marini
3350 E. Birch St. Suite #108
Brea, CA 92821
(800) TEACH US; (714) 671-1887 (fax)
Email: james | at | professionaltutors.com
Web: http://www.professionaltutors.com
30 years experience in tutoring services for all levels, direct to your location! We also offer educational programs and workshops.
Psychotherapy & Advocacy Offices of Tony Madril
Tony Madril, L.C.S.W., B.C.D.
10350 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 310
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 804-1890
Email: Tony | at | TonyMadrilTherapy.com
Web: http://www.TonyMadrilTherapy.com
Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Families; Special Education and Mental Health Consultation for Parents; Community Advocacy; Resource Identification and Development for Children with Disabilities
Pyramid Autism Center
Stacey Kochanowski
2830 North Glassell Street
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-1292; (714) 637-1297; (714) 637-4027 (fax)
Email: skochanowski | at | pyramidautismcenter.com
Web: http://www.pyramidautismcenter.com
Pyramid Autism Center, founded in 1998, is a California Department of Education State Certified Non-public, Non-profit K-12th grade school for children diagnosed with autism.
Qi Kids
Marcy Sproull, L.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist
4810 Klump Avenue
North Hollywood, CA91601
5310 Derry Ave Suite A
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 468-9523
Email: msproull | at | medscape.com
Web: www.qikids.com
I am a licensed acupuncturist, and credentialed special education teacher. I provide non-needle acupuncture/herbal medicine treatments for children with special needs.
Rainbow Home Care Services, Inc.
202 Fashion Lane #118
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-8070; (714) 583-6991 (fax)
Email: info | at | rainbowhomecare.com
Web: http://www.rainbowhomecare.com
Rainbow Home Care, Regional Center vendor IPP Supported Living Services for disabled of Orange County, East Los Angeles. 24/7 – 365 days.
Rainbow Kids Achievement Center
Alicia Switzer Muse
30412 Esperanza
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-1658; (949) 459-1667 (fax)
Email: maria | at | rainbowkids-ac.com
Web: http://RainbowKids-AC.com
Our multidisciplinary team of pediatric therapists and early intervention specialists provide comprehensive developmental evaluations and ongoing therapy for all ages of a child’s development. Pediatric therapy services and early intervention.
Marlene Rapkin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
4712 Admiralty Way, # 135
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 306-1338
Email: rapkinlaw | at | aol.com
Special education attorney representing children and parents. Representation for children and families. Representation for Education Disciplinary issues.
Re Spectrum Community
Courtney Olinger
7839 University Avenue, Suite 103A
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 741-4466; (619) 741-4484 (fax)
Email: colinger | at | respectrum.org
Web: http://respectrum.org
Recreational activities and educational and therapeutic support for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Creating change within the families and the autism community.
The Reading & Language Center
Karen Harvey
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 280
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 474-7955
Email: info | at | readingandlanguage.com
Web: http://www.readingandlangauge.com
Academic Programs, Speech Therapy and Social Skills for children with Autism, Dyslexia, Receptive/Expressive Language Disorders, Auditory Processing, etc. to enhance learning and language abilities.
Recreational Enrichment Center, Inc.
5258 S. Eastern Ave. Suite #133
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(866) 446-2732
Web: www.rec-corp.com
R.E.C., Inc. provides 1:1 support to children with physical/developmental/behavioral disabilities in the primary residence of their home or a community-based program. Hours vary but normally are during after-school hours while parents are working.
RFB&D Learning Through Listening
Rich Dudka
1844 west Eleventh St. Unit C
Upland, CA 91786
(800) 732-TEXT; (909) 981-8457
Email: rdudka | at | rfbd.org
Web: http://www.rfbd.org/ieoc/
Our vision is for all people to have equal access to the printed word.
Ride Your Horse! Therapeutic Riding Program
Darlene Harman
Mailing: 19801 Shorecliff Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Stables: 10730 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703
(714) 292-3563
Email: rideyourhorsetrp | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.rideyourhorse.com
RYH provides therapeutic riding lessons and other equine assisted activities to children and adults with disabilities promoting self-growth to each individual through the partnership of a loving horse.
Rise Above; A Learning Environment
Shawn Marie Simon
810 Lawrence Drive, Suite 100
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 777-8182
Email: rizeabuv | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.rise-above.org
I provide educational therapy for children of all ages who struggle in school due to ADHD and/or learning disabilities. I teach strategies for reading, writing, and executive functioning skills in a one to one setting.
Rising Moon Ranch/Healing Horses & Armed Forces
Charisse Rudolph
27501 Cumberland Road
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 821-0482
Email: info | at | theleadershiplady.com
Web: http://www.risingmoonranch.org
Author, Speaker and Coach. Specializing in Equine Assisted Learning. Children & families of Armed Forces come to ranch for emotional, mental, therapeutic horse encounter.
Surisa Rivers, Esq.
Attorney At law
P.O. Box 65217
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(213) 478-0779; (213) 536-8136 (fax)
Email: riverslawoffice | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.riverslawoffice.org
Provide direct representation of parents with children with disabilities in special education matters. If I accept your due process case, no retainer is required.
Paul M. Roberts Esq.
Bulldog Litigators, Attorneys at Law
19744 Beach Blvd. Suite 387
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 457-9624
Email: proberts | at | bulldoglitigators.com
Web: http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/92648-ca-p
Well respected, winning record, we have successfully served over a 1000 families with children with special needs, nonpublic agencies and nonpublic schools for over a decade.
Ross Educational Services
Daniel Ross, MA
12288 Wintergreen St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-0875
Email: rosseducation | at | hotmail.com
Learning Disabilities Specialist providing tutoring, consultations, and advocacy services in Rancho Cucamonga since 1992.17 years experience in the field of Learning Disabilities.
RSM Education Consulting & Advocacy
Dr. Jan Serrantino
11 Telliz
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-6871
Email: drs | at | rsmadvocate.com
Web: http://www.rsmadvocate.com
Assisting parents in becoming knowledgeable participants in the IEP/504 Plan
process and obtaining the best possible modifications, accommodations or aids
that will support your student.
James W. Ryals, Esq.
Attorney At Law
4810 Hill Street
La Canada, CA 91011
(818) 952-8802; (818) 952-8834 (fax)
Email: jwryals | at | earthlink.net
I provide advice, consultation and representation related to the rights of children with special needs. Evening and weekend consultations are available.
Julie Berg Ryan, OD, MSEd
4950 Barranca Parkway, Suite 310
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-1400; (949) 559-8984 (fax)
Email: jbrod2020 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.drjulieryan.com
I provide developmental vision care in the form of eye/vision examinations and vision therapy. We specialize in testing the visual informational processing skills that relate to performance and concentration in school.
SACC Assistive Technology Center
Simi Valley Hospital, North Campus
P.O. Box 1325
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 582-1881
Email: dssaccca | at | aol.com
Adam Michael Sacks, Esq.
Attorney at Law
4716 Park Jacaranda
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 253-6795; (310) 388-3077 (fax)
Email: adam | at | adamlawyer.com
Web: www.adamlawyer.com or www.sped-law.com
I am a California licensed Attorney specializing in special education law, but I am not a typical lawyer. I try to be compassionate and patient with my clients, but no matter what, I will fight hard for your child’s rights. I have a special needs child of my own so I really understand and can relate.
Margarita Salazar, Esq.
Attorney at Law
611 K Street, Suite B-Box 322
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 994-9578; (619) 207-0620 (fax)
Email: margarita | at | msalazarlaw.com
Special Education and Civil Rights related legal services including: IEP meetings, Compliance Complaints, Due Process Hearings, Disciplinary Proceedings (suspensions/ expulsions); Civil Rights Claims.
San Bernardino Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
4400 Varsity Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92407-4632
(909) 887-2335
San Diego Assistive Technology Center
UCP of San Diego County
3821 Calle Fortunada, Suite C
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 571-7803
Email: ucpsdatc | at | pacbell.net
San Diego Neuropsychological Assessment Center
Steve Pluth, Ph.D.
12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-5810; (858) 481-8816 (fax)
Email: DrPluth | at | sdneuro.com
Web: http://www.sdneuro.com
Providing professional assessment services for individuals, schools, and physicians. Evaluations for individuals experiencing cognitive changes, academic difficulties or memory problems. ADHD, LD.
San Diego Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
1895 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108-3683
(619) 291-2506
Inga N. Sanders, Esq.
Attorney at Law
638 Camino De Los Mares
Suite H130-510
San Clemente, CA 92673
(310) 574-2754
Email: info | at | sanderslg.com
Web: http://www.sanderslg.com
We provide document review, consultation services and representation at IEP and 504 meetings, mediations, disciplinary and due process hearings, and other administrative and legal proceedings.
Scheflen Speech-Language Pathology, Inc.
Sarah Scheflen, MS, CCC-SLP
530 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 204
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1427
(310) 461-8100; (877) 477-5746 (fax)
Email: info | at | sslpinc.com
Web: http://sslpinc.com
Private practice clinic providing individual and group speech therapy, social skills groups and play therapy to children with developmental disabilities.
Mindy Schneider, MSW, PPSC, Pro Family Advocate
30941 West Agoura Road, Suite 212
(818) 674-0198
Email: mindy | at | profamilyadvocate.com
Web: http://www.profamilyadvocate.com
I am an independent education advocate working to empower parents and effectively advocate for students with special needs. Author of IEP/504 Student Success Guide.
Leann Schouten, M.S., CCC-SLP
3300 Irvine Avenue, Suite 111
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 212-1116; (949) 250-9485 (fax)
Email: leannslp | at | sbcglobal.net
Providing evaluation, treatment, early intervention, and consultation services for children and adolescents with speech, language, articulation and other neurological and/or developmental disorders.
Seth Schwartz, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2247 San Diego Ave., Suite #237
San Diego, CA 92110
(858) 430-8166; (858) 430-8167 (fax)
Email: info | at | dorightlaw.com
Web: http://www.dorightlaw.com
Special education and equality advocacy and representation. Helping families with concerns arising from the IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and other disability rights law.
Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders
Masonic Temple
16 East Carrillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2707
(805) 962-8469
Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Center
Los Angeles Scottish Rite
6310 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90048-5426
(323) 936-2153
Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Temple
855 Elm Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813-4491
(562) 436-7787
Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Center
Scottish Rite Temple
150 North Madison Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101-1710
(626) 564-8947
Sensory Research Center
Jennifer Hoffiz
510 N. Prospect Suite 308
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 698-9008
Email: Jhoffiz | at | sensorycenter.com
Web: http://www.sensoryresearchcenter.org
A Nonprofit Organization that provides Neurosensory therapy and other programs to children and adults with sensory processing difficulties.
Sensory411
Stacey Robinson
41421 Date Street, Suite 101
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 551-4736; (951) 600-0305
Email: sensory411 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.sensory411.com
We offer advocacy in the areas of IEP and 504 assistance for families as well as consulting and design services for professionals.
Shaping Behaviors Starts Here
Cie Reynolds
P.O.Box 233
Redondo Beach, CA 90266
(310) 850-0141; (310) 546-9776 (fax)
Email: c.reynolds5 | at | verizon.net
Get workable solutions to problems caused by inappropriate behaviors. Cie is a Behavior Consultant working with children with Autism and LD for over 12 years.
Shelton Consulting
Nicole C. Shelton, M.Ed., M.S.
PO Box 5511
Oceanside, CA 92052
(760) 547-5031
Email: info | at | sheltonconsulting.org
Web: http://www.sheltonconsulting.org
Nationwide advocacy and placement services aiming to provide the best placement and support for each client.
G. Edmund Siebel, Jr., Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box MM
Newport Beach, CA 92662-0619
(949) 675-8736; (949) 675-0461 (fax)
Email: ges | at | specedlawyer.com
Web: http://www.specedlawyer.com/
Together with Cynthia C. Siebel, Ph.D., J.D., a developmental psychologist experienced with school negotiations, the office provides support from assessment through appeal in Orange & Riverside Counties.
Sign Together with Leah
Leah Albertson
Montevalle Recreation Center
840 Duncan Ranch Rd
Chula Vista, CA
(619) 993-9036
Email: signtogether | at | cox.net
Web: http://signtogetherwithleah.com
Baby American Sign Language classes for parents and young children ages 6-24 months old. Learn to communicate with your child using American Sign Language.
Ann Simun, PsyD
2001 S. Barrington Avenue Suite 117
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 936-5129
Email: drsimun | at | earthlink.net
Services include neuropsychological assessment, consultation, expert testimony, IEEs, and psycho-educational assessment of children and teens. Services are compassionate, timely, and thorough. Brentwood and Northridge offices.
Julia Ann Singer Therapeutic School/Vista School
Vista del Mar Child & Family Services
Edie Bartnof or Susan Bacon
3200 Motor Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 202-0669 ext. 416; (310) 202-0669 ext. 459; (310) 839-4158 (fax)
Email: susanbacon | at | vistadelmar.org
Web: http://www.vistadelmar.org
Innovative, accredited non-public therapeutic school for children nursery school – fifth grade with autistic spectrum disorders, emotional disturbance, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.
Mina N. Sirkin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
20750 Ventura Blvd. Suite 201
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 340-4479; (800) 300-9977; (818) 340-7952 (fax)
Email: MSirkin | at | Sirkinlaw.com
Web: http://Sirkinlaw.com
Mina Sirkin is a California Certified Specialist Attorney in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law who helps parents to ensure that all of their children, including those with special needs, are protected no matter what happens.
Skills for Success Reading Center, LLC
Carleen Paul
1217 6th Street, Suite 2D
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 858-1643
Email: carleenpaul.skills.for.success | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.skills-for-success.com
Specialized instruction for struggling readers with and without special needs, utilizing a Multisensory Structured Language Approach recommended by the International Dyslexia Association for reading instruction.
Kim Smith, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1620 N. Placentia Ave, Ste. 210
Placentia, CA 92870-2438
(714) 528-SPED
Email: kim | at | onlinesmith.com
Web: http://onlinesmith.com
Principled negotiation is the key to my practice and to creating options for students around the IEP table, during manifestation hearings and in court.
Suzanne N. Snowden, Esq.
Attorney at Law
21515 Vanowen Street, Suite 211
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 594-0873
Email: ssnowden | at | emmersnowden.com
Representation of families with children who have special needs in IEPs, resolution sessions, mediation, and due process hearings.
Solutions for Education
Lissa Robinette
1015 Via Reata
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 212-1340
Email: lissa | at | solutions4ed.com
Web: http://www.solutions4ed.com
Provide tutoring services for people with dyslexia or similar issues. Reading, writing and spelling intervention. Handwriting services also available. Consulting services available as well.
Amanda G. Somdal, LCSW
6520 Platt Avenue, #416
West Hills, CA 91307
(866) 874-8265
Email: DeafLCSW | at | socal.rr.com
Psychotherapy to deaf people, deaf batterer’s intervention programs and present workshops on issues such as deaf mental health, mental health interpreting, domestic violence and deafness.
The Soulful Child
Gigi Chiarello
PO Box 542
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 560-9089; (310) 560-9089
Email: thesoulfulchild | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.thesoulfulchild.com
An individualized yoga practice empowering your child to nurture their own body, mind and spirit. Gigi Chiarello is a certified practitioner of Yoga for the Special Child™.
South Bay Child Advocates
Carmen Carley
1003 Beech Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 951-0774; (310) 783-0774 (fax)
Email: CarmenCarley | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.SouthBayChildAdvocates.com
Special education advocate successfully representing children with Autism & Asperger’s at School IEP & State Regional Center IFSP meetings & hearings since 2002.
South Bay Speech and Language
Andrea Trow
2785 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite “G”
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 997-1970; (310) 997-1971 (fax)
Email: atrow | at | sbcglobal.net
Speech and language assessments and therapy including Apraxia, Aphasia, voice, fluency, Articulation, Pragmatic language, Receptive and Expressive language, and Social Skills
South Bay Therapy
Joan Marie Pagan
24564 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 209
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 465-6138; (310) 379-6838 (fax)
Email: SouthBayTherapy | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.southbaytherapy.blogspot.com
I provide counseling services for families facing Autism. Counseling services for parents can be either individual or as a couple Sessions are also available for siblings or family therapy.
South Coast Diagnostic and Psychological Services
Dr. Crystal F. Bejarano, Psy.D., LEP # 2976
Mary Merchant, Psy.D., LEP # 2911, MFC # 32490
Ellen Fitzsimmons, Psy.D., LEP # 2913
27001 La Paz Road Ste. 436B
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 588-1400
Web: http://www.southcoastpsy.com
Comprehensive Psycho-Educational Evaluation for Individuals from age 3 through Adult, Psycho-Educational Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Social Skills, Academic Consultation/Interventions, & Parent Support for Children with Disabilites.
Southern California Dyslexia Institute (SCDI)
Kelli Sandman-Hurley
6212 Anvil Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 992-2735
Email: kellra | at | cox.net
Web: http://www.scdyslexia.com
We provide customized workshops that include simulations, research, and research based techniques for instruction. All workshops are interactive and tailored to the specific audience.
Southern California Neuropsychology Associates (SCNA)
RB Courtyard
16935 West Bernardo Drive, #238
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-5831; (858) 382-9075; (858) 485-6443 (fax)
Email: apercus | at | tns.net
Provide both neuropsychological assessments for people with learning handicaps of all ages, as well as cognitive remediation for learning disabilities and cognitive delays due to TBI and other neurological problems.
Southern California Neuropsychology Group
Dr. Michelle Conover
21900 Burbank Blvd., Third Floor
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 992-2945
Email: jfloresdb | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.socalnpg.com
We treat the following problems or disorders: traumatic Head Injury, Stroke, Memory Problems, Neurodegenerative Diseases, ADD/ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management and other emotional or behavioral issues. Difficult cases are welcomed.
Southern California Psychology Group, Inc.
Jeffrey S. Morrow, Ph.D.
2615 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 215
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
and
23550 Lyons Anvenue, Suite 211
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(310) 376-2626 Ext. 2; (310) 318-8755 (fax)
Email: scpgi | at | aol.com
Psychoeducational Evaluations (ADD/ADHD, LD, ASD, Anxiety/Mood Disorders), School Consultation (IEP/504 meetings), Individual and Family Psychotherapy, Parent Coaching.
DeeDee Spangler
10606 Camino Ruiz Ste. 8 Box 140
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 822-6340; (858) 880-1451 (fax)
Email: deedee | at | astressfreeiep.com
Web: http://www.astressfreeiep.com
Educational Consulting/Advocacy company providing assisstance to families throughout the entire IEP process, from start to finish.
Special Education Advocacy
Marilyn W. Barraza
3109 Walnut Ave.
Manhattan Beach, Ca. 90266
(310) 871-3255; (310) 545-9801 (fax)
Email: Mar41349 | at | aol.com
Marilyn has been involved in Special Education Advocacy for over 10 years, supporting families in their efforts to have appropriate services for their children.
Special Education Law Firm, APC
Jim Campbell
5206 Montair Ave
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 735-4111
Email: Administration | at | selfapc.com
Web: http://selfapc.com
Our law firm dedicates its practice exclusively to the representation of children and their families regarding special education law.
Special Kidz Tutoring
Jennifer Andrews
18758 Welby Way
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 344-6978
Email: jenandrews02 | at | yahoo.com
I am a fully credentialed special educator offering tutoring services exclusively to special needs students in the Los Angeles area. My experience includes working with SLD, Autism, MR and ADHD students.
Special Needs Advocacy
Felix Schmittdiel
5901 Green Valley Circle, Ste. 320
Culver City, CA 90230-6953
(310) 266-2328; (310) 258-4003; (310) 649-1024 (fax)
Email: specialneedsadvocacy | at | gmail.com
Assisting parents in Santa Monica, Culver City, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Los Angeles and Malibu to become educated effective participants as equal IEP team members as we achieve a FAPE in the LRE for all of our children.
Special Education Advocacy & Assistance
Joanne Moss
23021 Homestead Way
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 505-9875
Email: joannespecialed | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.specialedaa.com
SEA&A exists to assist parents and children with special needs in attaining the education, supports and accommodations afforded to them by the law.
Special Needs Coordinator
Mara Q. Berke
11822 Gorham Avenue, No. 9
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 488-9605
Email: mara | at | specialneedscoordinator.com
Web: http://www.specialneedscoordinator.com
Coordinates interventions, refers to providers, assists with communication between separated and divorced parents, advocacy at IEP meetings, mediation, collaborative law and family law consultations.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bonnie Waldman, MA, CCC-SLP
3939 Veselich Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-2399
Email: bonnie43 | at | adelphia.net
Speech Pathology Education Advocacy & Knowledge
38223 7th St West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 755-1978; (661) 266-0464; (661) 266-0357 (fax)
Email: romayn | at | sbcglobal.net
Speech/language evaluation, therapy, consultation, dyslexia/LD screening, summer academic tutoring. I have many years experience in special education as both a service provider and parent.
Spina Bifida Association of Greater San Diego
P.O. Box 232272
San Diego, CA 92193-2272
(619) 491-9018
Email: sbaofgsd | at | hotmail.com
Spirit League
Leslie Echolds
25581 Del Poniente
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 388-8887
Email: spiritleague | at | cox.net
Web: http://www.spiritleague.org
Spirit League emphasizes learning & basic sports skills to higher functioning but developmentally challenged boys & girls ages 6-15.
Samuel Spital, Esq.
Attorney at Law
8 880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92108-1642
(619) 583-0350; (619) 583-1850 (fax); (888) 600-0700
Web: www.spitalaw.com
A law firm that cares. We will fight for your rights. Managing attorney is a former deputy probation officer (2001-2002) and previously served as a deputy general (1970-1978). Loyola law graduate 1970.
The Squeaking Wheel
Mike Hall
8862 Pinecrest Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123-2960
(858) 569-0596
Email: mikehall | at | san.rr.com
Web: http://thesqueakingwheel.com
Independent Student Centered Special Education Advocacy Facilitation. No fee consultation.
Stepping Stones Pediatric Therapy
Shelby Forn
3301 Tareco Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 883-1830
Email: shelbyhicklin | at | sbcglobal.net
Providing in-home pediatric physical therapy services, including evaluation and treatment, for children from birth to 21 years of age.
Stockdale Learning Center
Andrew J. Barling, M.A., P/ET
1701 Westwind Drive,Suite 104
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 326-8084
Email: slc | at | igalaxy.net
Stockdale Learning Center is a professional private Educational Therapy/ Diagnostic Assessment/ Advocacy clinic designed for individuals who exhibit learning, reading, math and attention difficulties.
Summer Stech, Esq.
Attorney at Law
7676 Hazard Center Drive, 5th Floor
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 965-5760; (619) 550-4687 (fax)
Email: sstech | at | stechlaw.com
Web: http://www.stechlaw.com
Experienced educator and attorney assists families with issues related to special education and the right to a free appropriate public education.
Stepping Stone Development Center
13013 Cherokee Road
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 296-0708
Email: ssdcenter | at | hotmail.com
We are a Licensed Inclusion Daycare Program for children ages 18 mths- 12 yrs with ASD, ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, and all other Behavioral Concerns
Stillpoint Resources
Jennifer Porter, Development
P.O. Box 5103
West Hills, CA 91308
(818) 704-1327; (818) 704-9117
Email: jenniporter | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.stillpointresources.org
We help families of special needs children through counseling and educational services in the greater L.A. area.
Natalie Stinis M.A. CCC-SLP
300 Irvine Avenue, Suite 111
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(714) 396-8685
Email: info | at | nataliestinis.com
Web: http://www.nataliestinis.com
Provides screening, evaluation, treatment, and parent education for speech and language disorders. She serves infants through teenagers and is committed to providing the highest quality of service!
Stockdale Learning Center
Andrew J. Barling
1701 Westwind Drive, Suite 110
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 326-8084; (661) 331-2373; (661) 327-4752 (fax)
Email: slc | at | igalaxy.net
Web: http://www.learnnowslc.com
Stockdale Learning Center is a private profesional Educational Therapy/Intervention/Advocacy clinic which specializes in Specific Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders.
Successful Studies
Jennifer Sellz
22900 Ventura Blvd. Suite A
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 876-9125
Email: jennifer | at | successfulstudies.com
Web: http://www.successfulstudies.com
I provide educational and articulation therapy for preschoolers up to adults. Study Skills/Organizational Skills for people with learning disabilities (ADD, dyslexia, auditory processing disorders).
Jeri Suchand, Ed. Advocate & Certified Paralegal
5003 Maytime Lane
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 204-5101; (310) 592-8902; (310) 204-5101 (fax)
Email: momsturn2 | at | msn.com
Have combined advocating for my own family with my 20+ year background as a certified paralegal. Have been successful without mediation but have won all mediation cases to date. Work mainly in Los Angeles County but will travel.
Paul A. Swiller, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1901 1st Ave., Second Fl.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 794-2018; (619) 235-4595 (fax)
Email: owner | at | totlaw.com
Web: http://www.totlaw.com
We are attorneys representing children and parents in special education matters and in other legal proceedings affecting youth. We offer free initial consultations.
TASK (Team of Advocates for Special Kids)
Monica Flores & Jennifer Ruiz
3180 University Ave. Suite # 430
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 794-2947; (866) 609-3218; (619) 794-2984 (fax)
Email: taskca | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://taskca.org
A Parent Training and Information Center. We provide advocacy for families with special needs children off all ages & disabilities. Educational workshops provided monthly.
Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK)
100 West Cerritos Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805-6546
(714) 533-TASK; (714) 533-2533
Email: taskca | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.taskca.org
Terry Tutors
Christine Terry
13423 Burbank Blvd., #11
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
(310) 254-0909
Email: christine | at | TerryTutors.com
Web: http://terrytutors.com
Serving the Whole Student: Private Tutoring | Family Coaching | Education Advocacy
Laura L. Thatcher, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1590-D Rosecrans Ave. #213
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 725-0972; (310) 725-0911 (fax)
Email: LThatcher | at | lltlaw.net
Web: http://www.lltlaw.net
Attorney providing legal representation for children with special needs and their families from IEPs, mediation and Due Process proceedings.
Therapy4help, LLC
Laurel Wiig, Ph.D.
9650 Zelzah Avenue
Northridge, CA 91326
(888) YES-2411
Email: drlaurel | at | therapy4help.com
Web: http://www.therapy4help.com
Therapy4help offers a free premier and comprehensive directory to people who want to find quality and verified therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists or wellness professionals in the United States.
Marcy J.K. Tiffany
Tiffany Law Group, P.C.
23670 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 204
Torrance, CA 90505
(424) 247-8250
Email: mtiffany | at | tiffanylawgroup.com
Web: http://tiffanylawgroup.com
Representing Children and Parents in Special Education Disputes.
Leejanice Toback, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1520 Palos Verdes Drive West
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
(310) 465-0202; (310) 634-0311 (fax)
Email: kidslaw | at | msn.com
Web: http://www.kidslawcenter.com
Represent Special Needs Students of All Descriptions in Accessing Appropriate Services.
Tomlan Management, Inc.
Darcy R. Robinson
22706 Aspan, Suite 400
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 373-5437
Email: darcy | at | tomlan.net
Web: http://tomlan.net
Tomlan Management, Inc. offers support, guidance, and direction to parents of children with exceptional needs. We will train you to be your child’s ultimate advocate.
Total Education Solutions
Anique Gonzalez
625 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 200
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(877) TES-IDEA
Email: agonzalez | at | tesidea.com
Web: http://www.tesidea.com
We are committed to providing quality services for children with special needs. Utilizing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach, we offer behavior, speech, and occupational therapy services.
Karen J. Travis, Esq.
Attorney at Law
10866 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 721-8184; (310) 388-5251 (fax)
Email: kjtravis | at | aol.com
Special education attorney; experienced speech/language pathologist and attorney advocating for special education services for children in public/private school settings
Michael True, M.Ed
Disability and Senior Issues Consultant
Email: mstrue1 | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.ilresources.com/resume.html
Providing individual and program-oriented consulting services. I specialize in community-based program and staff development and Individual needs assessment and planning. Please visit my webpage for additional background and areas of expertise.
Tuned in to Learning
P.O. Box 221016
San Diego, CA 92192
(877) 886-3346
Email: info | at | tunedintolearning.com
Web: http://www.tunedintolearning.com
Music and multimedia resources for autism and special education. Books, CDs, and DVDs use music as a teaching tool to help with social skills, communication, and behavior.
Tutor Bungalow
174 N. Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(323) 315-0279
Email: info | at | tutorbungalow.com
Web: http://www.tutorbungalow.com
We provide a free tutor search, for any subject, in any location. Although we have thousands of tutors, our proprietary search engine will find the one perfect match for you.
Tutoring for Tots
Sheri Bergeron
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 562-0891
Web: www.TutoringForTots.com
A private in-home tutoring service that provides individual tutoring for children ages 3 to 7. Tutors use fun innovative practices to teach reading, writing, and mathematic skills. Serves the Los Angeles and South Bay areas.
Tutors on the Go
Evan Cohen
4525 East 10th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
(310) 739-9554
Email: tutorsonthego | at | charter.net
Web: http://dyslexiatutors.com
Is your child having academic difficulties? Is she struggling with a learning disability? We specialize in ADHD, Dyslexia, and Asperger’s. We tutor all levels of Math, Science, English, French and Spanish.
Andrea M. Tytell, Esq.
2121 Rosecrans Ave., Ste. 1350
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 416-9710; (310) 640-1601 (fax)
I am a special education attorney with many years experience representing children with special educational needs. Services include case consultations, compliance complaints, IEP and 504 meetings, mediations, and due process hearings.
UCI Child Development Center
Ibby Gerner
19262 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 824-2343; (949) 824-8737 (fax)
Email: egerner | at | uci.edu
Intensive school-based day treatment program specializing in treatment of children with ADHD in kindergarten through sixth grade using a multifaceted approach to behavior modification.
UCLA ADHD Genetic Study
Hayley Roper
760 Westwood Plaza Rm 46-407
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-8660; (310) 206-4446 (fax)
Email: hroper | at | mednet.ucla.edu
Web: http://www.ucla.adhd.edu
Free psychological and cognitive evaluation and testing for those that may be affected with ADHD and/or other psychological disorders.
UCLA Educational Consultation and Advocacy Program
300 Medical Plaza, room 1253
Los Angeles, CA. 90095-6967
(310) 825-7773
Email: GHoo | at | mednet.ucla.edu
UCP (United Cerbral Palsy)
Jennifer Allen
606 West Sixth Street
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1551; (559) 584-6757 (fax)
Email: jenniea | at | ccucp.org
An advocate for parents that have children with special needs ages 3 thru 22 years of age. I serve all of Kings County. Ensuring that families have the neccessary support and guidence to help their children access and benefit from their special education services.
UCP San Diego Assistive Technology Center
6153 Fairmount Ave. Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92120
(858) 278-5420; (619) 282-5133 (fax)
Email: sdatc | at | ucpsd.org
Web: http://www.ucpsd.org
Serving all ages and disabilities, SDATC offers many opportunities to increase accessibility to assistive technology solutions through hands-on exploration of computer access and communication devices.
University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
University of California, Los Angeles
300 UCLA Medical Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90024-6967
(310) 825-0170
Email: oraynor | at | mednet.ucla.edu
Email: arussell | at | mednet.ucla.edu
University of San Diego Legal Clinics
Special Education Legal Clinic
Margaret A. Dalton, Esq., Supervising Attorney
5998 Alcala Park, BA-305
San Diego, CA 92110-2492
(619) 260-7470
University of Southern California–University Affiliated Program
Web: http://www.usc.edu/hsc/ihp/uap/
Us Too Gymnastics, Inc.
Vicki Simpson, Exec. Dir.
25 Spectrum Pt. #405
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 716-1970; (949) 716-1972 (fax)
Email: ustoogymnastics | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.ustoogymnastics.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to teaching gymnastics, dance, theatre, and track to children with disabilities such as autism, down syndrom, cerebral palsy, ADD and ADHD.
Valley Achievement Center
Melvin Thomas
1300 Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-8670
Email: mthomas | at | autism-vac.org
A nonprofit oganization that provides nonpublic school for kids with Autism, afternoon programs for all on ASD Spectrum, adult services, Behavior Assessment/intervention, and Psycheducational Evaluation.
Very Special Arts California (VSA)
2800 North Main Street
Suite 2050
Santa Ana, CA 92705-6615
(714) 835-8867
Email: vsacal | at | earthlink.net
Villa Esperanza Services
Michelle Cox
2116 East Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919 Ext. 28; (626) 449-2919; (626) 449-2850 (fax)
Email: mcox | at | villaesperanzaservices.org
Web: http://www.villaesperanzaservices.org
Villa serves over 1050 children, adults and seniors who have special needs associated with autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome and other developmental disabilities.
VIP Group
Gina Rendleman
P.O. Box 291700
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 949-2542
Email: urspecial2wo | at | msn.com
We are a group for individuals with disabilities and their families, offering support, resources, and socializing.
Nicole Vodnoy Johna, Esq.
Attorney at Law
23275 Ventura Boulevard
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 992-5770; (818) 992-6624 (fax)
Email: nicole | at | saritlaw.com
Web: http://www.saritlaw.com
Diedre Dennis Wachbrit, Esq.
Attorney at Law
5316 Via Capote
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
(866) WACHBRIT; (805) 498-2449; (805) 435-1502 (fax)
Email: diedre | at | wachbrit.com
Web: http://www.wachbrit.com
Diedre Wachbrit helps parents plan to ensure that all of their children, including those with special needs, are protected no matter what happens. She is a frequent speaker and writer on Special Needs Trusts, Limited Conservatorships, Nominations of Guardianship, and estate planning for parents.
Lori Waldinger, Elissa Henkin and Lee Englander
Parent Advocates/ Educational Consultants
Lori Waldinger
2354 Teasley Street
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-0332; (818) 957-8115 (fax)
Email: loris | at | earthlink.net
On behalf of parents whose child may have a disability, we provide special education advocacy and educational consultative services throughout the Southern California area. We attend IEP meetings and Due Process procedures.
Nan Waldman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
c/o Herzlich & Blum, LLP
15760 Ventura Blvd. #2024
Encino, CA 91436
(323) 515-2626
Email: n.waldman.esq | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.nanwaldman.com
Parenting Consultant/Education Consultant/Counsel (prenatal through adulthood); Special Education; Gifted Education; Individual families & ongoing group workshops
Cynthia J. Waterson, Esq. and Pat Huth, Esq.
3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 251-1775; (213) 251-1776 (fax)
Email: cjwaterson | at | watersonhuth.com
Web: www.watersonhuth.com
Our firm specializes in providing quality advocacy for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Waves – A Neurofeedback Clinic
Cora Scott
17366 Sunset Blvd. #302B
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 882-6356
Email: appts | at | waves-malibu.com
Web: http://neurofeedback-los-angeles.com
Evidence-based neurofeedback in Los Angeles. Individualized protocols to help with issues such as ADD, ADHD, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, TBI, anxiety, depression, migraines, phobias, fibromyalgia, etc.
We Are Kids First
Advocacy for Children with Special Needs
Debra Borden, Advocate
Mike Borden, CEO
6 Westmoreland
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 653-2696; (949) 654-0343 (fax)
Email: db4kids | at | aol.com
We Are Kids First assists families of children with special needs in securing appropriate educational placement and related services based upon each child’s unique blending of his/her gifts, aptitudes, talents, skills and challenges.
We C.A.N. For Kids, Inc.
Tiffany Nurminen
26012 Maruerite Parkway #H-215
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 456-0334; (949) 297-4431 (fax)
Email: wecan4kids | at | cox.net
We assist families Collaborate, Advocate, and Navigate the system while pursuing appropriate services for special education services for their children.
Dr. Judy Welch Psy.D
509 Marin Street Suite 234
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 373-1813
Email: gr82believe | at | yahoo.com
Licensed educational psychologist and family therapist. Comprehensive psycho-educational/neuro-developmental assessments for children with learning and behavioral disorders, including selective mutism, OCD, trichotillamania, & Asperger syndrome.
Wellspring
Web: http://www.wellspring.com
Wellspring treats children with autism, behavior disorders or developmental disabilities. We use Applied Behavior Analysis to teach essential social skills and to decrease behavior problems.
Locations/Contacts:
Pandora Carey
Corporate Plaza I
100 East Thousand Oaks Blvd Suite 228
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(877) 262-9133; (877) 262-9134 (fax)
Email: pcarey | at | wellspring.com
and
Leo Landaverde
106 S Mentor Ave, Suite 150
Pasadena, CA 91106
(800) 597-4864; (626) 793-7611 (fax)
Email: llandaverde | at | wellspring.com
and
Leo Landaverde
2171 Campus Drive, Suite 260
Irvine, CA 92612
(877) 285-6430; (877) 285-6431 (fax)
Email: llandaverde | at | wellspring.com
and
Andrea Mascarinia
16713 Roscoe Blvd
North Hills, CA 91343
(800) 418-9319; (800) 861-3759 (fax)
Email: amascarinia | at | wellspring.com
Westside Family Resource & Empowerment Center
Elizabeth Spencer
5901 Green Valley Circle, #320
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 258-4063; (310) 258-4099; (310) 338-9664 (fax)
Email: lspencer | at | westsiderc.org
Web: http://www.wfrec.org
Provides support for families of any and all children with special needs ages birth to 3; school-age (3 to 22) and adults. Also support professionals and teachers who work with people with disabilities.
David S. Wight, Esq.
Attorney at Law
5440 Morehouse Dr., Ste. 3700
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 558-1191
Email: dwightline | at | sbcglobal.net
Law firm providing advocacy for students with special needs. Provide representation for Special Education issues, including Due Process Hearings, IEP meetings, and Assessments.
Maggie Williams, M.A., M.S., LEP #3149
2658 Del Mar Heights Road, Suite 333
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 523-8053
Email: MML43 | at | columbia.edu
Web: http://educationalpsychologistonline.com
I am an educational advocate and a licensed educational psychologist. I provide educational advocacy, assessment, and counseling in San Diego and Riverside County.
Woodsmall & Petrovich, LLP
9000 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 248-4922; (310) 248-4923 (fax)
Email: woodsmall | at | legalguide.com
Special education attorney serving children with special needs and their parents. Firm provides assistance and representation in the IEP process.
Working With Autism, Inc.
Jennifer Sabin, MA, BCBA
16530 Ventura Blvd, Suite 310
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 501-4240; (818) 501-0470 (fax)
Email: JSabin | at | workingwithautism.com
Web: www.workingwithautism.com
Early intervention behavioral services including discrete trial training (DTT) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), at school and home, to children with autism or PDD.
World Educational Consulting
Marla Simon
PO BOx 1088
La Jolla, CA 92038
(858) 922-6888; (888) 866-4851 (fax)
Email: msimon.wec | at | gmail.com
Special Needs Placement services ages 10 and up. Psychological Eval, International Placement services.
Connie Wright, Ph.D.
1951 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 234-0774
Email: educw | at | cs.com
I specialize in Learning Disabilities (for 25 years) as an Educational Therapist for ages 5-Adult; and as a Developmental Consultant for infants-5 years.
Steven Wyner, Esq.
Wyner Law Group, PC
20655 S. Western Avenue, Suite 105
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 961-2877; (310) 533-8099 (fax)
Email: swyner | at | specialedlaw.org
Web: http://specialedlaw.org
Representing Students and Parents in Administrative Hearings, including Appeals and related Civil Rights Litigation, Bullying Incidents, Disciplinary Proceedings, Manifestation Determinations, and IEPs.
Elaine M. Yama, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2444 Main Street, Suite #110
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 485-0120; (559) 485-5823 (fax)
Email: eybennettlaw | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://bennettsharpe.com
My practice focuses on providing legal services to children with disabilities. Specifically representation of parents and children in California regarding special education needs.
Bonnie Yates, Esq.
Attorney at Law
13323 W. Washington Blvd., Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 204-6624; (310) 204-6674 (fax)
Email: jennifer | at | bonniezyates.com
Web: http://www.bonniezyates.com
Special education legal services for families, non-public schools and agencies.
Yoffe Therapy
Jeanette Yoffe
2001 S. Barrington Ave. Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 351-8113
Email: jeanette | at | yoffetherapy.com
Web: http://yoffetherapy.com
Child & family psychotherapy for issues dealing with: Adoption & Foster care; Abuse / Neglect; Loss / Grief; Trauma / Critical Incidents; Anger Management; Attachment Disorders; Post Traumatic Stress.
Yanni Zack Educational Services, LLC
9237 Lime Ave.
California City, CA 93505
(661) 916-2816; (661) 917-3831; (661) 367-9505 (fax)
Email: drzack1 | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.zackeducationalservices.com
Educational Consultant and Online Tutoring Services for Special Needs Students.
L. Frank Zankich, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2815 Calmgarden Rd.
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-2928
Email: zankichlaw | at | aol.com
Web: http://zankichlaw.com
Attorney Works for free for parents to obtain services for your child
Caroline A. Zuk, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3730 East Broadway Avenue, Suite A
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 439-9007; (562) 439-9686 (fax)
Email: zuklaw | at | gmail.com
Web: http://zuklaw.com
Ms. Zuk’s practice is dedicated to special education. She has over 25 years of experience as a special education teacher, diagnostician and attorney.