Massachusetts

AAA Special Ed Advocate
Faith M. Morgan-Gaines B.S. Ed., M.P.P
164 Cordaville Rd #483
Southborough, MA 01772
508-460-1705; 508-460-1705 (fax)
faith@edadvo.com
www.edadvo.com
Parent Advocacy, Parent Coach, Special Education Advocate, Educational Consultant, 25+ years advocating for children and families. FSCN trainer, O.G., Wilson, Lindamood-Bell, all disabilities.  COPAA, SPAN

A Bright IDEA Advocates
Tracey Morgan
1661 Massachusetts Avenue, #241
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 734-0419
Email: tracey | at | traceymorgan.com
Special Education Advocate SPED, parent coach. Affordable rates. Experience with behavior, out-of-district and residential. Training- Wrightslaw, COPAA-SEAT, FCSN, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading. 25 years experience in conflict resolution.

A Consultant and an Advocate
Fran Perlman, M.Ed.
410 Boston Post Road, Suite 34
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-8546; (978) 443-5687 (fax)
Email: fkperlman | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.SpecialEducation-Advocate.com
Special Education advocacy and consulting with over 30 years experience. Combining experience and expertise in Special Education and Special Education Law.

A Shooting Star, LLC
Heather Locklear, MAT, BA
143 Shaker Road, Building E, Suite 203
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(860) 558-4674
Email: hlocklear | at | ashootingstarllc.com
Web: http://www.ashootingstarllc.com/
Social Skills, School Readiness Groups, Parent Education and Support Groups, Consultation, Assessment, Tutoring for children with autism, sensory, speech-language and attention disorders.

A Step Ahead Advocacy
Gail Mackler
27 Fieldstone Drive
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 930-3163; (440) 337-6539 (fax)
Email: stepaheaded | at | yahoo.com
Compassionate, effective for all abilities, including; ADHD, ASD and emotional impairments Team meetings, IEP’s, Parental support and guidance, school placements. Federation trained and certified.

A+ Educational & Tutoring Services
Jennifer Clegg
479 Merrimac Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 457-5553
Email: cleggjennifer | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.gettutored.net
Serving the Educational Community by providing academic tutoring, educational planning, evaluation & assessment consultation and advocacy for parents and students of all ages and ability levels.

ABACS, LLC
Brandon Herscovitch, M.S. BCBA
53 North Brookfield rd.
Spencer, MA 01562
(774) 249-8403
Email: bherscovitch | at | abaconsultation.com
Web: http://www.abaconsultation.com
ABACS, LLC offers behavior analysis services for those touched by autism or other developmental or behavioral disorders. Consultation and direct therapy overseen by a BCBA.

Christa Abbott, M.Ed.
332 Washington Street, Suite 380
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 237-4194; (978) 460-0977
Email: Christa | at | ChristaAbbott.com
Web: http://www.ChristaAbbott.com
Learning specialist providing academic support, organizational/executive function coaching, reading instruction, and test preparation. Experienced with ADD/ADHD, autistic spectrum, and behavioral issues.

ABLS – Applied Behavioral Learning Services
Mariela Vargas, PsyD, BCBA
Integrated Center for Child Development
340 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 619-1515; (781) 619-1509 (fax)
Email: cavila | at | iccdpartners.org
Web: http://www.iccdpartners.org
Individualized in-home or school programs to teach communication,social and self-care skills,higher level executive control skills,Saturday Enrichment Programs foster academic and social readiness.

Above and Beyond Advocacy
Lynne Castino
PO Box 80603
Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 985-3956
Email: lmccmw | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.beyondadvocacy.com
Providing special education advocacy for Southcoast Massachusetts. FCSN Trained, 18 years experience, NAPSEA member and founder.

Academic Solutions
Emily Katz Williamson, M.Ed.
45 Hilltop Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 817-4961; (617) 795-0464 (fax)
Email: emilywilliamson | at | rcn.com
Consulting and advocacy services with expertise in SPED law, compliance, programming, and pedagogy and an emphasis on student independence, self-advocacy, and high levels of achievement.

Access to Education
Jessica Neville
386 Farrwood Drive
Bradford, MA 01835
(617) 686-9175
Email: jessica | at | accesstoeducation.net
Web: http://www.accesstoeducation.net
Special Education advocate for students in grades K-12. Over 7 years of experience. Specializing in IEPs, 504 plans, outside placement, and mediation.

ACCESS! Education Consulting
Christine H. Barrington
94 Park Terrace Ave.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 903-4252
Email: accessedtoday | at | gmail.com
Web: http://sites.google.com/site/accesedconsulting
Offering a Wide Variety of Affordable Child-Centered Legal and Related Services from Attorneys, Advocates and Related Service Professionals

ACES Education Services-Advocacy, Consulting
Mary Jane Taglieri
220 Humphrey Street, Unit 201
Marblehead, MA 01945
(978) 979-0845
Email: acesedu | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.aceseducationservices.com
Special Education Advocacy, review of records, help through special education process, IEP and 504 Planning,attending meetings, transition age and college planning, all disabilities, learning issues, and behavioral, social/emotional disabilities covered.

Adv-Inc.
Carl Burridge
131 Seven Star Rd.
Groveland, MA 01834
(978) 372-2535
Email: carlburridge | at | comcast.net
Advocacy, IEP meeting, mediation and hearings.

Advantage Kids, Inc.
Adrienne Nazzaro
42 Brookview Rd.
Boxford, MA 01921
(978) 502-4499
Email: a.nazzaro | at | comcast.net
Advantage kids, inc. provides educational assessment and advocacy by designing batteries of tests that identify individual children’s learning strengths and areas of difficulty.

Advocacy Associates
Noreen Quinn Curran
68 Leonard St.
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 489-2745
Email: nqcurran | at | aol.com
Advocacy: all disabilities, including complex, multiple areas of need. Team meetings, Mediations, Pre-Hearing Conferences. Consultations, Dispute Resolution. 35 years experience. Sliding fee scale – $60-$90

Advocacy Collaboratives of the North Shore
Deb Pacheco
1 Gee Ave
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 879-7046
Email: goldilocksdeb | at | msn.com
FCSN trained. Board of Directors NAMI Cape Ann. SPAN member. Certified Early Interventionist. Specialize in Behavioral Health Issues, ADHD. Experience with all special Ed.

Advocacy Consulting For All
Matti Kaminsky, PhD
P O Box 35672
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 987-8088; (617) 827-6159
Email: matti.kaminsky | at | gmail.com
Psychologist and FCSN trained. Specializes in dyslexia and other learning and emotional/behavioral difficulties. Experienced in reading psychological reports and developing effective IEP’s.

Advocacy l Consultation l Solutions
Andrew Lavash, M.Ed., M.Ed., MAT, Director
27 Lakeshore Drive
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 435-9009; (508) 497-9111 (fax)
Email: andrew | at | acsadvocacy.com
Web: http://www.acsadvocacy.com
Former Special Education director/teacher providing comprehensive advocacy, consultation and support services – all disabilities/ages. Fourteen years of experience supporting students with disabilities.

Advocacy Consulting Services 
Advocacy Consulting Service
Pam Fitzgerald
202 Brewer Street
Northboro, MA 01532
(508) 269-2032; (508) 393-1906 (fax)
Email: danielsmom94 | at | hotmail.com
Experienced professional specializing in negotiation, Team meetings, IEP’s. Autism Spectrum, all LD’s, Dyslexia, NVLD, Mood, emotional & anxiety Disorder, Hearing Impaired, Sensory issues. FCSN trained, MS.

Advocacy For All
Melissa Doherty
1 Windswept Drive
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 685-8661
Email: lissa1134 | at | gmail.com
Advocacy For All is a Educational Advocacy organization that provides guidance and professional support to families and their children about to enter, or already in the 504 and Special Education process.

Advocacy for Less
Beatriz D.R. Kouracles
6 Liberty Lane
Rehoboth, MA 02769
(508) 557-1192
Email: bkouracles | at | advocacyforless.com
Web: http://www.advocacyforless.com
With +10 years experience in Consultation and training with FCSN and other collateral institutes. Serving Southern Massachusetts. Speak spanish and Italian, specialize in Autism.

Advocacy for Special Kids
Maureen Finaldi, M.S.
167 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 733-9050
Email: http://www.advocacyforspecialkids | at | gmail.com
Web: http://asktheadvocate.org
Special Education Advocacy/consultation. Attend IEP meetings, resolution sessions, letter writing, training for parents and agencies.

Advocacy Plus
Pamella Hettwer
30 Margerie Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-1136
Email: advocplus | at | aol.com
Educational advocacy /referral services for students with special needs. Speciality in providing extensive information and networking for those with Epilepsy. Former special education teacher and behavioral specialist with over 15 years experience.

Advocacy Services for “Our Special Kids”
Carolyn Beltran
41 DeCarolis Drive
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(781) 724-9512
Email: ourspecialkids | at | hotmail.com
Working with families to guide them through the special education process. To educate, support, and empower parents so their child can reach their maximum potential.

Advocacy You Can Trust
Bridget Willis
39 Bay Farm Drive
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 922-2443
Email: bridgetwillis | at | comcast.net
Educational Advocate; Serving the South Shore & Cape Cod Area; Specializing in ASD,ADHD, Mitochondrial Disease & the Medically Complex.

The Advocate
Special Education Advocacy Services for Families
Lynne Carlson-LeFort, MBA
294 West Boylston Street
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 835-1188; (508) 835-1187 (fax)
Email: theadvocate1 | at | comcast.net
Since 1990. A highly-experienced group practice servicing all needs. FCSN certified consultants and trainers. Reasonable rates. Consultations, meetings, mediation, resolution. Don’t settle for less than the best!

Advocate For Education
Antonia Shea
P.O. Box 1033
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-1474; (781) 729-2663 (fax)
Email: advocateforeducation | at | gmail.com
Experienced in IEP meetings/development, mediation, ADHD, NVLD, social/emotional disabilities. Travel within an hour of the Winchester area.

Advocate For My Child
Betsy Cooke
33 Commercial Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 395-6000
Email: Betsy | at | advocate4mychild.com
Web: http://www.advocate4mychild.com
Advocate / Educational Consultant in SPED process: Assessments, IEP, 504, IEE, team meetings, observations. 20+ years certified Teacher & Reading Specialist with Masters. FCSN trained. Will travel 1 hour.

Advocate Services
Robert Augustine
67 William Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 801-8840; (774) 289-2001; (508) 567-6853 (fax)
Email: C766Advoc | at | aol.com
Team Meetings, Mediation, Due Process Hearings; Education: Harvard University

AdvocatesPLUS
Gayle R. Greene
7 Bridle Path
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5602; (978) 827-5602 (fax)
Email: advocatesplus123 | at | aol.com
Expert, professional consultation and advocacy services for students with special needs. All disabilities represented. Fifteen years experience. Reasonable rates.

Advocacy for Special Kids, LLC
25 Braintree Hill Office Park
Suite 200
Braintree, MA  02061
(781) 930-3482 x 313
advocacyforspecialkids01@gmail.com
asktheadvocate.org

All Cape Education Advocate
Heather Black
6 Carleton Drive
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 280-8668
Email: ACEAdvocates | at | aol.com
Work collaberatively with parents to strategize & implement individualized education plans for kids with learning challenges, attend meetings, offer extensive parent “Tool Kit” detailed for exceptional record keeping.

All Cape Advocates
Susan L. Ashe
P.O. Box 611
Centerville, MA 02632
(508) 771-9585
Email: dmashe6 | at | aol.com
Former Special Education teacher, Federation For Children With Special Needs trained. All ages and disabilities. IEP development and TEAM meetings.

All Out Adventures, Inc.
Sue Tracy
116 Pleasant Street, Suite 316
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-8980
Email: info | at | alloutadventures.org
Web: http://www.alloutadventures.org
Inclusive year-round outdoor recreation for people of all ages with and without disabilities. Adaptive activities include hiking, kayaking, cyling, camping, skiing and skating.

American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
(212) 502-7600; (212) 502-7662 (TTY)
Email: afbinfo | at | afb.org
Web: www.afb.org

Andover – My Educational Advocate
Rhonda Page
15 Harding Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 994-3101
Email: myedadvocate@gmail.com
Web: http://myeducationaladvocate.com
“Every Child Wants to Learn”. Educational Advocacy for families with student’s experiencing challenges in school. 30 years experience as SPED administrator.

Jennifer L. Andrade, Esq.
Attorney at Law
280 Summer Street, Suite M300
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 367-2199
Email: JAndrade | at | CellaiLaw.com
Web: http://maspecialedlawyer.com
Special Education Attorney providing comprehensive representation to children: IEP’s, team meetings, Bureau of Special Education Appeals, mediation, Spedex, behavior issues, bullying, harassment, suspension and expulsion.

Appleseed Educational Advocacy 
Teri Bisbee
200 Pleasant Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 227-5328
Email: tbadv | at | comcast.net
Representing families in all aspects of special education, from early intervention to transition. Educating parents to help them help their children. IEP meetings to mediation.

The Arc of Greater Plymouth
Roger Monty
10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 208
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 732-9292; (508) 732-9229 (fax)
Email: info | at | thearcofgp.com
Web: http://www.thearcofgp.com
Providing services and supports in employment services, supported living, family support, PCA and respite to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the Plmouth area.

The Arc of Northern Bristol County
Michael Andrade, President CEO
141 Park Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 226-1445; (508) 226-1476 (fax)
Email: info | at | arcnbc.org
Web: http://www.arcnbc.org

Arc Massachusetts 
217 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 891-6270
Email: advocate | at | arcmass.org
Web: www.arcmass.org

Architects For Learning
Bonnie Singer, Ph.D.
160 Gould Street, Suite 203
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 235-8412; (781) 235-8413 (fax)
Email: bsinger | at | architectsforlearning.com
Web: http://www.architectsforlearning.com
Multi-disciplinary academic and learning support services for students in preschool through college. Our vision is that all students see themselves as whole and capable.

Art4Smiles
Jennifer Currant
22 Woburn Street, Ste. 21
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-6600
Email: jennifer | at | art4smiles.com
Web: http://www.art4smiles.com
Providing clinical art therapy services for children, adolescents and families. Specializing in art assessment, creative expression, family communication, self-esteem issues, and adjustment difficulties.

Asperger’s Association of New England
1301 Centre St.
Newton, MA 02459
(617) 527-2894; (617)332-4521 (fax)
Email: info | at | aane.org
Web: http://aane.autistics.org/

Associated Advocacy Center-Visions for the Future
Toni Saunders-E.D.
24 Widow Coombs Walk
Sandwich, MA 02563
and
42 Seaverns Ave.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(508) 420-4356; (508) 419-1422 (fax)
Email: toni | at | aacvisions.org
Web: http://aacvisions.org
Culturally sensitive educational and court advocacy, trainings, programs and community organizing for parents and their children with special needs. Sliding scale for free/reduced lunch.

Attleboro Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Rebecca Dean
ASEPAC c/o Attleboro High School
100 Rathbun Willard Dr
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-0012 ext. 444
Web: http://www.asepac.netfirms.com
Promoting a network of parents of children with special education needs, and provide opportunity to share information. Provide information workshops to parents, educators, students and professionals.

Susan Atwood, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
450 N. Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 724-1189
Web: http://drsatwood.googlepages.com
Psychologist in private practice providing diagnostic consultation, psychotherapy, and counseling to adults, children, teens and families.

Autism Center of the South Shore 
P.O. Box 692382, Quincy, MA 02269-2382
(800) 482-5788
Web: www.autismsouthshore.org

Autism Speaks – New England Chapter
Melody Horgan
85 School Street #100
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 924-1225; (617) 924-3311 (fax)
Email: mhorgan | at | autismspeaks.org
Web: http://www.autismspeaks.org
Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis.

Autism Spectrum Advocacy 
PO Box 122
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 625-2209
Email: info | at | ASAdvocacy.com
Web: http://www.autismspectrumadvocacy.com
Stephanie LeBlanc, Cheryl Temple, Debra Wasilauski, M. Ed. Using our unique group advocacy model, Autism Spectrum Advocacy offers comprehensive advocacy services to families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Autism Support Center
Contact: Gail M. Kastorf, Director
6 Southside Road
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-9135; (978) 762-3980
Web: http://www2.primushost.com/~nsarc/
Provides information, referral, extensive library, parent groups and parent and professional training regarding autism spectrum disorders.

Jill Balboni, LP.D., LMHC, LRC
27 Liberty St.
Plymouth, MA 02360
(617) 504-4696
Email: Jillbalboni | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.jillbalboni.com
The Jill Balboni Group, featuring Jill and her multidisciplinary team of experts, offers a full spectrum of counseling and advocacy services.

Philomena A. Barboza, Esq.
Attorney at Law
155 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 536-3115; (508) 536-3222 (fax)
Email: attorneybarboza | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.attorneybarboza.com
Philomena A. Baboza is dedicated attorney providing clients with legal representation that is aggressive, compassionate and affordable. Attorney Barboza has over 20 years experience in family law, guardianships, special education law, special needs trusts.

James M. Baron, Esq., M.Ed.
Attorney at Law
9 Spring Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 209-1166; (781) 795-1591 (fax)
Email: jbaron | at | lawbaron.com
Web: http://www.lawbaron.com
Legal representation and guidance for all special education issues, from Team meetings to due process hearings. Special Needs Estate Planning. Personal and professional experience as education advocate / attorney.

BayCove Human Services / Parent Support 
Margaret Nixon
66 Canal St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 371-3125; (617) 371-3155; (617) 371-3075 (fax)
Email: mnixon | at | baycove.org
Web: http://www.BayCove.org
Free ongoing support groups,workshops, advocacy,and educational supports for parents of children and teens with mental/emotional disabilities.

Derek M. Beaulieu, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 60452
Longmeadow, MA 01116
(413) 636-9157
Email: DBeaul1444 | at | aol.com
Web: http://DerekBeaulieu.homestead.com
Attorney with over ten years experience handling Autism cases, Langusge Based LD, Disciplinary cases, and various other disabilities. Discrete advocacy and consultations available.

Behavior Associates
Elizabeth Schimmelmann, M.Ed
6 Robbins Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 254-5076; (508) 249-6827 (fax)
Email: behaviorassociates | at | yahoo.com
Providing IEP consultation, behavioral intervention programs, social skills, tutoring, and ABA, for individuals with autism and other challenging behaviors of all age levels.

Behavioral Connections, llc
16 Sconticut Neck Rd #206
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 444-6530; (917) 698-3194
Email: Importantstuff | at | behavioralconnectionsllc.com
Web: http://www.behavioralconnectionsllc.com
Behavioral Connections provides intensive intervention services to children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Autism, or Aspergers Syndrome).

Behavioral Counseling Center
Dr. Ellis H. Katz, Licensed Psychologist, Health Service Provider
7 Essex Green Drive
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-5571
Email: DrKatz | at | BehaviorTreatment.com
Web: www.BehaviorTreatment.com
Humane application of behavioral and cognitive principles to help adolescents, children and families with anxiety (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, and phobias), mood (including depression and bipolar disorder), etc.

Berkshire County Educational Associates
Stacey Rossi
19 Pine Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-8474
Email: bcea-info | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://home.earthlink.net/~bcea-info/
BCEA provides comprehensive services for at-risk students and students with disabilities. Services include advocacy, counseling, independent evaluations, and other educational interventions.

Berkshire Hills Music Academy 
48 Woodbridge Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 540-9720; (413) 534-3875 (fax)
Email: info | at | berkshirehills.org
Web: www.berkshirehills.org
Berkshire Hills Music Academy is a private post-secondary school for young adults (18-30) with strong musical aptitude who have special educational needs due to learning or developmental disabilities.

Joan Beron, Esq.
Attorney at Law
90 Bridge Street, Suite 101
Newton, MA 02468
(508) 202-4805; (617) 395-6869 (fax)
Email: joan.beron | at | verizon.net
Case evaluation, consultation and legal representation for special education, 504, bullying, student conduct and interagency disputes. Former BSEA Hearing Officer and Speech Therapist

Better Outcomes
Trish Orlovsky
62 Iroquois Road
Arlington, MA 02476
(339) 368-0463; (781) 641-0182 (fax)
Email: t_orlovsky | at | hotmail.com
Special Education Advocate and Parent Consultant, Federation Trained, member of SPAN and COPAA. Meticulous plan and IEP development–better plans for better outcomes.

Beyond Expectations Consulting 
Mary Fishman
1 Van Buskirk Way
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 477-5163; (508) 367-4733; (508) 477-2211 (fax)
Email: MCpecd | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.BeyondExpectationsConsulting.com
Educational Advocate. Training includes FCSN and Wrights Law Workshops.

Susan W. Bibbins, M.A.
Behavioral Consultation and Training
77 Stanley Ave.
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 391-2940; (781) 439-1493
Email: susanbehave | at | verizon.net
Behavioral consultation and training to parents, and professionals, in-home and classroom/educational program. Thirteen years experience in working with children with and without special needs.

BJR Special Education Advocacy
Barbara J. Rich
104 Mill Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3751; (508) 397-6505; (978) 448-3751 (fax)
Email: barbararich | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.sped-advocate.com
Mature, respectful, student-centered advocacy by former Director of Special Education – Professional, solution-focused bridge-building between family and school- Serving MA and southern NH.

Mary Norton Bobrowski, Esq. 
Attorney at Law
McKiernan, Thompson & Millea
243 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 223-1400; (401) 223-1401 (fax)
Email: mbobrowski | at | mtmlaw.us
Attorney with MA in Education and 14 years experience as Special Needs Teacher and Diagnostician in public schools. Licensed in RI and MA. Representing children and their families.

Boston ABA Inc
Neill Dorn
464 Common Street, Suite 106
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 272-0212
Email: info | at | bostonaba.com
Web: http://www.bostonaba.com
Boston ABA provides educational, behavioral and consulting services to children, families and school districts. Boston ABA also runs an inclusive summer program for children with a wide range of abilities.

Boston Educational Specialists
Debbie Moss
308 Boston Ave #31
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 350-5500; (617) 529-3580
Web: http://www.bostoneducationalspecialists.com
Email: debbiemossteach | at | aol.com
Certified Special Education teacher providing advocacy, consultation and tutoring – all disabilities/ages.FCSN Trained.

Boston Speech, Language, & Literacy Services
Caroline Legor
18 Clifton St
Malden, MA 02148
(617) 448-6290; (617) 830-0268 (fax)
Email: Caroline | at | BostonSLP.com
Web: http://www.BostonSLP.com
Boston SLP specializes in evaluating children with suspected dyslexia. Areas assessed: speech, language, reading, writing, and spelling. Bilingual (English/Spanish) evaluations available. Assessment at your home.

Bowden Associates
David Bowden
1167 Ashley Boulevard, Suite 4
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-5200; (508) 995-5233 (fax)
Email: bowdenassociates | at | verizon.net
Provide consultation and advocacy for students with special needs; Licensed counseling and behavior mod. therapy for children and families.

Tonya Boyce, Advocate
P.O. Box 446
West Groton, MA 01472
(978) 448-1266
Email: abc123tonyab | at | gmail.com
Currently working with Attorney Stephen Bing (Bolton, MA) helping families to secure appropriate special education services for their children.

Brandon School & Residential Treatment Center
Rebecca Porter
27 Winter Street
Natick, MA 01750
(508) 655-6400; (508) 650-9431 (fax)
Email: rporter | at | brandonschool.org
Web: http://www.brandonschool.org
SPED day school, residential care, assessment services, specialized treatment, hospital diversion / step-down. Comprehensive clinical & case management services. Brandon is a positive place where boys with complex emotional, behavioral & learning needs succeed.

Brain Balance Achievement Center of West Springfield
Dr. Megan Hudson
1472 Riverdale Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 737-5437; (413) 737-5438 (fax)
Email: brainbalanceofwestspringfield@gmail.com
Web: http://www.brainbalancecenters.com
We are a drug-free, brain-based afterschool learning center serving kids in New England (ages 4-17) with learning/neurobehavioral disorders like ADHD, Asperger’s and dyslexia.

The Bridge Center
Jenn Harber, Exec. Director
470 Pine Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 697-7557; (508) 697-1529 (fax)
Email: info | at | thebridgectr.org
Web: http://www.thebridgectr.org
Offering camp and year round opportunities to children and young adults regardless of the nature or severity of their disability. Also offering therapeutic horse back riding and other skills development opportunities.

Stanley A. Brooks, Esq.
Attorney at Law
20 Walnut Street, Suite 100
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 235-9777; (781) 235-4199 (fax)
Email: sabrookslaw | at | aol.com
Special Education Advocacy and legal representation to families of children with special needs – IEPs, 504s, Team Meetings and more, including Special Needs Estate Planning.

Janet Burt
790 Turnpike St., Suite 202
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 557-0052
Attorney/parent advocate

Cambridge Special Ed. Parent Advisory Council 
Maureen Manning
26 Arlington St.
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-2225
Email: mo.maureenmanning | at | gmail.com
Listserv: http://groups.google.com/group/cambridge
Our mission is to provide a parent-to-parent network and a parent-to-school system network for communication on matters relating to the education of our children with disabilities.

Cape Cod Advocacy Center
Janet L. Duncan
P.O. Box 1614
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 524-4468; (508) 540-1827 (fax)
Email: Janet | at | CCAdvocacyCenter.com
Web: http://www.CapeCodAdvocacyCenter.com
10+ years professional experience in 25+ districts for 300+ students. Expertise with emotional/social/behavioral disabilities, disciplinary issues, ADHD. Wrightslaw, FCSN & MA DESE trained. SPAN Member.

Cape Cod Advocate
Tina Qvarnstrom
P.O. Box 1614
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 776-5484; (508) 613-7627 (fax)
Email: tina | at | capecodadvocate.com
Web: http://capecodadvocate.com/
Educational advocacy for students with all types of disabilities. FCSN Trained; Assessment,Eligibility,IEP Development, Team Meetings and Mediation. Barnstable, Plymouth & Bristol Counties.

Cape Cod Neuropsychology
Mary Acunzo, Ph.D
68 Tupper Rd. Suite 8
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-6869; (508) 888-5994 (fax)
Email: info | at | capecodneuropsychology.com
Web: http://capecodneuropsychology.com
Neuropsychological Evaluations and Assessments for Cape Cod and New England. Twenty years of experience working with children and families. Accepts most insurances.

Cape Tutoring Solutions
Joan T. Loncich
40 Deerfield Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-7641
Email: Jloncich | at | comcast.net
Comprehensive reading and writing instruction designed to meet student’s individual needs. Wilson Reading & Language certified.

Career and Technical Education
Department of Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023
(781) 388-3000; (781) 338-3905
Web: www.doe.mass.edu

The Carroll School
25 Baker Bridge Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Web: www.carrollschool.org

CELD, PC
Sangeeta Dey, Psy.D.
98 Nut Meadow Xing
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 652-9594; (781) 652-9557 (fax)
Email: sdey | at | celdboston.com
We provide neuropsychological and developmental evaluation and consultation for preschool and school aged children with developmental delays, attentional problems, and learning disorders due to various conditions such as PDD, Genetic & Metabolic Disorders.

Center for Children With Special Needs (CCSN) 
Sandra Pelton/Cathy Mason
Tufts-New England Medical Center CCSN
750 Washington St. #334
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 636-8009; (617) 636-4832; (617) 636-5621 (fax)
Email: spelton | at | tufts-nemc.org
Web: http://www.nemc.org/ccsn/online
The CCSN provides innovative, caring and comprehensive evaluation/consulatative services to children with developmental, neurological, learning and behavioral disorders.

The Center for Children with Special Needs of Mass
Andrea Brandeis & Marjorie Walsh
534 Main Street
Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 331-5437
Email: andreabrandeis | at | ccsnma.com
Web: http://www.ccsnma.com
As advocates, we inform, educate, empower, provide and teach effective communication, navigate process, clarity, understanding, support and guidance. Federation, SEAT and Wrightslaw trained and experienced.

Centers for Academic Success, LLC
Frank Markiewicz
26 So. Main Street #239
Concord, NH 03301
(978) 226-1700; (978) 116-1149 (fax)
Email: frankm | at | masscenter.org
Web: http://masscenter.org
Centers for Academic Success (“CAS”) is a privately owned and operated educational organization committed to advancing educational skills for students and providing educational support to parents and their children.

Central Massachusetts Advocacy
Kate Wirtz
59 Hubbardston Road
Templeton, MA 01468
(978) 939-8224
Email: kwirtz1 | at | comcast.net
FCSN trained advocate,paralegal. Will provide consultation, case review,advocacy, attend IEP meetings, mediation, hearing preparation.

CHADD Greater Boston 
(617) 298-2917

CHADD Southern Massachusetts
Fall River
(401) 835-8044

Ellen M. Chambers, MBA
141 River Road
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-5983
Email: emchambers | at | charter.net
Special education advocacy services and trainings since 1997. Awards: National COPAA Diane Lipton Award for Outstanding Educational Advocacy; Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Women of Justice Award.

Lucie Chansky
Special Education Advocate
259 Jackson St
Newton Centre, MA 02459
(617) 244-7310; (617) 965-7310; (617) 965-7310 (fax)
Email: luciec | at | comcast.net
Special education advocate serving all disabilities, west of Boston suburbs only. Many years of experience, low rates.

Chatterboxes Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology
Megan Rozantes
10 Langley Road; Suite 305
Newton Centre, MA 02459
(617) 969-8255
Email: megan | at | teamchatterboxes.com
Web: http://www.TeamChatterboxes.com
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology private practice located in the heart of Newton Centre. Our highly experienced speech-language pathologists focus on the assessment and treatment of children dealing with communication disorders.

Child & Adolescent Services 
Department of Mental Health
25 Staniford Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 626-8086
Email: joan.mikula | at | dmh.state.ma.us
Web: www.state.ma.us/

Child Care Health Consultation Services
11 Tamarac Drive
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 521-2616
Email: shanyntoulouse | at | hotmail.com
Most child care centers do not have nurses or doctors. I am available to help parents and child care staff develop plans of care so children can be healthy and safe in a child care setting.

Child Development Network, LLC
Janine Stasior, PhD, MS, ABPdN
76 Bedford Street, Suite 12
Lexingon, MA 02420
(781) 861-6655; (781) 861-6654 (fax)
Email: JStasior | at | CDNKids.com
Web: http://www.CDNKids.com
The Child Development Network (CDN) is an inter-disciplinary team of pediatric health care providers who provide evaluations and ongoing care for children, teens and their parents.

Child & Family Psychological Services, Inc.
Timothy A. Martin, Ph.D.
89 Access Road, Unit 24
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 551-0999; (781) 551-3396 (fax)
Email: TMartin | at | cfpsych.org
Web: www.cfpsych.org
CFPS is a multi-disciplinary practice offering a full range of outpatient mental health services, including: neuropsychological, psychiatric, psychological, educational, intelligence, achievement, developmental, and forensic evaluations.

Children’s Law Center of Massachusetts
PO Box 710
298 Union Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 581-1977; (888) kidlaw8; (781) 598-9364 (fax)
Email: a.echandi | at | clcm.org
Web: http://www.clcm.org
Private, non-profit, legal advocacy and resource center providing direct representation to low-income children in Eastern MA, and technical assistance and training to lay and professional communities throughout New England.

CIP Berkshire
40 Main St, Suite 3
Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2576; (413) 243-3351 (fax)
Email: admissions | at | cipworldwide.org
Web: cipberkshire.org
Full-year post-secondary program offer unique academic, social, career and life skills support for young adults with Autism, ADHD and other Learning Differences.

Client Assistance Program 
Massachusetts Office on Disability
One Ashburton Place, Room 1305
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 727-7440; (800) 322-2020 (In MA)
E-mail barbara.lybarger | at | modi.state.ma.us
Web: www.mass.gov/mod

ClubZ In-Home Tutoring
Andy Durham, Area Director
74 Forest Ave.
Cohasset, MA 02025
(866) 383-1277
Email: adurham | at | clubztutoring.com
Web: www.clubztutoring.com
Affordable In-Home Tutoring Services, PreK – Adult, All Subjects, Long Term Contracts Not Necessary, Quincy, Randolph, Braintree, Weymouth, Rockland, Holbrook, Abington & Hull areas.

COLE, Inc. – Laura L. Turley, MA
42 Tower Avenue
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 277-1146
Email: llgehring | at | hotmail.com
Autism Spectrum Disorders/Special Needs Consulting, Therapy, Training, Staff Supervision, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Picture Exchange Communication, Floortime, Verbal Behavior, Social Skills and Community Skills Training.

Andrea Collins & Judith Parrella
27 Newbury St.
Revere, MA 02151
(781) 286-6530; (781) 289-3333
Email: Andrea.Collins | at | comcast.net
Email: Judithparr | at | comcast.net
Providing educational advocacy services. FCSN trained! Accept most disabilities. Call to discuss your issues. Reasonable rates.

Laurel Collins, Special Education Advocacy and Consultation
6 Munroe Street
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 308-4577; (781) 933-3038 (fax)
Email: laurel930 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelcollins
Comprehensive, compassionate and experienced special education advocacy with a concentration in children with autism and those turning 3.

Commonwealth Learning Center – Danvers
Shadi Tayarani, M.Ed
130 Sylvan Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0094; (978) 774-1169 (fax)
Email: info | at | commlearn.com
Web: http://www.commlearn.com
Offering one-to-one, individualized instruction in all subjects, K-Adult. Special programs for those with LD. Educational, psychological, and speech and language assessments available.

Commonwealth Learning Center – Needham
Cecile Selwyn, M.Ed Ed.S
220 Reservoir Street, Suite 6
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 444-5193; (781) 444-6916 (fax)
Email: info | at | commlearn.com
Web: http://www.commlearn.com
Offering one-to-one, individualized instruction in all subjects, K-Adult. Special programs for those with LD. Educational, psychological, and speech and language assessments available.

Community Autism Resources
Jan Randall
2315 Grand Army Highway
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 379-0371
Email: janrandall | at | comunity-autism-resources.org
Web: http://www.community-autism-resources.org
We provide free information, referrals, services and private appointments for children and adults on the Autism Spectrum, their families and the professionals who assist them.

Community Care Services, Inc. 
70 Main Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Web: http://www.educationalconsultation.org
Community Care Services has provided education advocacy and consultation for over 25 years. Our team of consultants work together, sharing their expertise to empower parents.

  • Kathleen Auger-Savino
    (508) 822-8637 ext 282; (508) 822-8648 (fax)
    Email: kauger | at | com-care.org
  • Patricia Cunningham
    (508) 822-8637 ext 315; (508) 822-8648 (fax)
    Email: pcunningham | at | com-care.org
  • Barbara Silva
    (508) 822-8637 ext 351; (508) 822-8648 (fax)
    Email: bsilva | at | com-care.org

Community Parent Resource Center (Serving city of Boston)
Urban/PRIDE
1472 Tremont Street
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 445-3191
Email: c.spinkston.urbanpride | at | att.net
Web: http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/

Community Resources for People with Autism
116 Pleasant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-2428
Email: crautism | at | crocker.com
Serving families with children with autism in western MA.

Connections Child and Adolescent Group Program
120 School Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 863-5555; (617) 895-0011 (fax)
Email: connectionscagp | at | aol.com
Web: http://connectionscagp.com
Social-emotional development groups for children and adolescents, whose social abilities are affected by mood disorders, ADHD, mild Autism Spectrum Disorders, or other learning or behavioral challenges.

Corey Consulting Services
Melinda M. Corey
P.O. Box 807
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 309-8039
Email: coreyconsultingservices | at | hotmail.com
“Empowering Parents, Improving Educational Outcomes” – I provide parent education and advocacy for the North Shore. Specializing in autism and the transition at age three. Se habla espanol.

Cornerstones of Hope, LLC
Pamela Wordsworth
501 Belmont Avenue, Second Floor
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 736-2338
Email: cofhope1 | at | hotmail.com
Providing Special Education Advocacy, education & support for families. We work with families to get the best services for their child. C of Hope works with all ages and specializes in mental health issues/disabilities…

Robert K. Crabtree, Esq.
Attorney at Law
One Bowdoin Square
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-7031; (617) 367-2988 (fax)
Email: rcrabtree | at | kcslegal.com
Web: http://kcslegal.com
I’ve represented parents of children with disabilities in disputes with LEAs for over 25 years and have lectured and written extensively about sped issues and advocacy.

Ann V. Crowley, Esq.
Attorney at Law
81 Washington Street, Suite 309
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 921 5656
Email: avcesq | at | live.com
Web: http://www.anncrowleylaw.com
I help parents and children in Special Education, CHINS, Adoption, family law Guardianship, DCF. interest in Aspergers and FAS. Attorney for 32 years.

Crystal Springs School
Dennis Farias
38 Narrows Rd.
P.O. Box 372
Assonet, MA 02702
(508) 644-3101; (508) 644-2008 (fax)
Email: dfarias | at | crystalspringsinc.org
Web: http://www.crystalspringsinc.org/
Crystal Springs provides individualized programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities while embracing and nurturing each person’s pursuit of growth, independence, dignity and choice.

Elizabeth Cushinsky, MBA, Advocate
3 Bessom Street #216
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 704-4843; (781) 639-2733 (fax)
Email: ecadvocacy | at | gmail.com
Federation for Children with Special Needs trained. All disabilities. Review IEP/504, testing and documentation, develop strategy, attend TEAM meetings.

da Vinci Learning Center
Aimee Yermish, PsyD
mailing: 30 Carriage Ln
Stow, MA 01775
office: 14 Red Acre Rd #3
Stow, MA 01775
(978) 461-4815
Email: aimee | at | davincilearning.org
Web: http://www.davincilearning.org
Clinical psychologist, educational therapist, former classroom teacher; providing assessment, therapy, coaching, consultation, and advocacy; for gifted and twice-exceptional kids, adolescents, adults, and families.

Leslie Davies, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 5108
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 816-1642; (508) 651-0239 (fax)
Email: LDaviesLaw | at | hotmail.com
Attorney who can guide parents through the IEP process effectively, preserve the parent-school working relationship, and build a solid BSEA case at every step.

Wayne M. DeMello, Esq.
Attorney at Law
14D Seven Springs Lane
Post Office Box 32
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 365-1460; (781) 365-0424 (fax)
Email: wmd | at | demello.us
Web: http://www.demello.us
Practice Areas: Special Education/IDEA, Section 504/Accommodations. Attorney DeMello is a parent of a child with autism and a child with ADHD.

Dental Hygiene Services of MA
Carly White
256 Maple Street Floor 1
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 441-8706; (866) 531-8561 (fax)
Email: dhsofma | at | yahoo.com
Concierge dental hygiene services for the home bound medically compromised, or those who need assistance from a device or another individual to leave their home.

Department of Mental Health 
25 Staniford Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 626-8123
Web: www.state.ma.us/dmh

Department of Mental Retardation 
500 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 727-5608
Web: www.dmr.state.ma.us

Leslie Deutchman, MS
285 Clarendon St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 839-3707
Email: l.deutchman.ms | at | comcast.net
ABA/Verbal behavior model consulting. Development and implementation of programs for children and adolescents with autism, developmental disabilities, behavior problems, learning disabilities. Home and school based.

Developmental Consultation
Lisa Mandelblatt, OTR/L, MPH
7 Hartwell Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(617) 388-7439
Email: onsite_ot | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.onsite-ot.com
Occupational Therapy services provided in your child’s home, school or other community-based location. Expertise in International Adoption, Sensory Integration, Visual-Perceptual and Coordination Disorders.

Sangeeta Dey, Psy.D.
594 Marrett Road, Suite 22
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 652-9594; (781) 652-9557 (fax)
Email: dey.kids | at | gmail.com
Neuropsychological and Developmental Evaluations and School Consultations

Diagnostic Testing 1-2-3
K Birner, K Reynolds, E Gilmore
Topsfield, MA 01983
(978) 359-0053
Email: diagnostictesting123 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.diagnostictesting123.com/
Demystifying the Special Education Process. Testing, Consultation, Evaluation, Clinical Tutorials, Observation, Public and Independent School Consulting, Educator Instruction.

Disability Law Center, Inc.
11 Beacon Street, Suite 925
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 723-8455; (800) 872-9992; (617) 227-9464 (TTY); (800) 381-0577 (TTY)
Email: mail | at | dlc-ma.org
Web: www.dlc-ma.org/

Cynthia DiStefano, Advocate for Children with Special Needs 
12 Binney Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 474-0052
Email: spedadvocate71b | at | yahoo.com
Special education advocate specializing in dyslexia and ADHD in the Merrimack Valley and North Shore areas. Will provide help with other disabilities as well.

Division for Children with Special Health Care Needs 
Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02108-4619
(617) 624-5959
Email: cheryl.bushnell | at | state.ma.us
Web: www.state.ma.us/dph/

Dore Achievement Centers
Deirdre Donchian
75 Second Ave, Suite 360
Needham, MA 02494
(617) 842-0179
Email: Deirdre.Donchian | 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.

Dore at The Hallowell Center
Christine Robinson
142 North Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 287-9570 Ext. 100
Email: christine.robinson | at | doreusa.com
Web: http://www.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.

Michael F. Dorsey, Ph.D., BCBA
Dorsey & Associates
16 Priest Rd.
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 789-5061; (508) 256-7745 (fax)
Email: mfdorsey | at | comcast.net
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years experience completing Educational Evaluations.

* The Down Syndrome Resource Group of Western Massachusetts
Jason Dorval, Vice President
243 King Street, Suite 248
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-8196, (800) 337-7791; (413) 582-9098
Email: info | at | dsresource.org
Web: http:www.dssupport.org
We provide comprehensive resources to families, individuals, and professionals with an interest in Down syndrome throughout Western Massachusetts including advocacy, support, and educational workshops.

Roberta Mann Driscoll, Esq.
Attorney at Law
505 Waltham Street, Ste. 6
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 558-1818; (617) 304-5513; (617) 558-1819 (fax)
Email: rmdesq | at | RobertaDriscollLaw.com
Web: http://www.RobertaDriscollLaw.com
Law firm specializing in child welfare and educational advocacy, including DSS involvement; educational assessments and the IEP process; child custody, guardianship, and support issues.

Jennie DunKley
JDK Communications
9 Meetinghouse Lane
South Easton, MA 02375
(508) 230-7357; (508) 230-7363 (fax)
Email: jdk | at | jdk-com.com
Web: http://jdk-com.com
Special Education Family Consultant and Child Advocacy, providing services to families throughout the Special Education process.

Eagleton School
Becky Mitchell
446 Monterey Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4385; (413) 528-6377 (fax)
Email: bmitchell | at | eagletonschool.com
Web: http://www.eagletonschool.com
Private residential treatment facility for boys ages 9 to 22. Specialize in Autism, Asperger’s, Pervasive Development Disorder, Communication/Cognitive Delays, and Behavior/Emotional/Learning Disorders.

Easter Seals Massachusetts (Assistive technology, recreation, and therapy)
484 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 757-2756
Web: http://ma.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MADR_homepage

Educating for Life
Miriam Biurci Scrivener
8 Yoke Road
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 279-1033; (508) 846-8211
Email: miriamscrivener | at | verizon.net
Advocacy services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 5 to 15. Trained by the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Bilingual (Spanish and English).

Educational Advocacy and Consulting Services, Inc. 
Rachel Wilson
P.O. Box 309
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 369-1394; (781) 369-1002 (fax)
Email: wilson.rachel | at | comcast.net
Provide educational advocacy services to families in the Boston area.

Educational Advocacy Solutions
Sue Terzakis
1 Atwood Lane
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 686-3212
Email: sterzakis | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.educationaladvocacysolutions.com
Represent families in all aspects of special education from IEP meetings to mediation. Specialize in dyslexia/language based LD’s, Autism/PDD-NOS, NLD, ADHD, LD’s and Anxiety Disorders. K-12 and Early Intervention/turning 3.

Educational Advocates
Laurie Sorota, M. Ed.
10 Carmel Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 470-4752
Email: LSorota | at | aol.com
Providing special education advocacy/consultation services for areas north of Boston, including the Merrimack Valley and the seacoast community. Will work with all disabilities and ages.

Educational Advocates & Consulting Services, Inc.
Susan Ankeles Wilchins
27 Water Street, Suite 314
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 224-0007; (617) 901-9960; (781) 224-0007 (fax)
Email: EducationalAdvocates | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.educationaladvocatesandconsultingservicesinc.com
Advocating for children with special needs, assisting parents with understanding the IEP process to ensure an appropriate education, overseeing and monitoring the continuum of care.

Educational Advocates of SE Massachusetts
Chair: Pamella Hettwer
30 Margerie Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747- 1136
Email: advocplus | at | aol.com
Small non-profit professional organization designed specifically for Educational Advocates, Consultants and Agencies. Provide referral system amongst members who concentrate practice in Southeastern Ma./ Cape area. Expertise in all areas of educational services.

Educational Consultant
Shelly Greene, M.Ed.
79 Langdon Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-2350; (401) 339-0658; (617) 244-3797 (fax)
Email: shellygreene1 | at | verizon.net
Educational Advocate – emotional, social, behavioral, learning, all types of differences, ten years experience, over 100 school districts, over 500 families, parent/teacher training, program evaluation.

Educational Consultants of New England, Inc.
Alex Michaels
460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 300
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200; (781) 895-3226 (fax)
Email: alex | at | stopthatbehavior.com
Web: http://www.StopThatBehavior.com
For students with Autism Spectrum, NLD, Anxiety, OCD, bipolar, ADD, Tourette’s, and related disorders we have a day school, summer camp, EI, home based services, consultation, and workshops.

Educational Consultation & Advocacy 
Ann Killion, BS Ed, MS, FCSN Trained
97 Willard Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 461-8728; (617) 571-0824; (781) 461-8729 (fax)
Email: akillio1 | at | comcast.net
Educational Consulting, training, and advocacy for children with Special Needs. 20+ years as a MA K-8 certifed Teacher with training in Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome.

Educational Consults
Melinda Macht-Greenberg, PhD
54 Middlesex Turnpike
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 879-5363
Email: mmgphd | at | aol.com
Dr. Macht-Greenberg combines psychology, child development and school advocacy to help families determine, develop, implement and monitor appropriate educational services for their children.

Educational Directions, Inc.
Eileen Antalek, Ed.D.
33 Lyman St. Suite 200
Westborough, MA 01581
and
73 Lexington St.
Newton, MA 02466
(508) 870-1515; (617) 964-0440; (508) 870-1505 (fax)
Email: eileen | at | educationaldirections.com
Web: http://www.educationaldirections.com
IECA consultant who provides consultation, assessment, educational evaluation, private school and college placement, and therapeutic placement for children, adolescents, and young adults.

Educational Directions, Inc.
Marilyn Engelman, Ph.D.
33 Lyman St. Suite 200
Westborough, MA 01581
and
73 Lexington St.
Newton, MA 02466
(508) 870-1515; (617) 964-0440; (508) 870-1505 (fax)
Email: mengelman | at | educationaldirections.com
Web: http://www.educationaldirections.com
IECA consultant who provides consultation, assessment, educational evaluation, private school and college placement, and therapeutic placement for children and young adults.

Educational Options, LLC
Renee L. Goldberg, Ed.D.
160 Fremont Street, Unit 414
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 304-9672; (617) 864-8864; (508) 304-9257 (fax)
Email: renee | at | optionsined.com
Web: http://www.optionsined.com
Comprehensive educational planning and placement services for students with LD, AD/HD and behavioral issues. Offices in Newton and Worcester.

Educational Solutions
Allison J. Traxler, M.Ed.
Educational Consultant
184 State Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 462-1888 ext. 7
Email: traxlered | at | yahoo.com
Educational Solutions offers independent educational evaluations in reading and writing, tutoring lessons for students preK-8 in reading and writing, consulting, advocacy, and parent workshops.

Educational Testing Resources
Cheryl B. Smith
163 North Main Street
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 687-2942
Email: schpsychsmith | at | yahoo.com
Licensed school psychologist providing psychological and educational testing and advocacy services.

Effective Advocacy
Theresa Jackson
18 J Braden Thompson Rd
Forestdale, MA 02644
(607) 765-1930
Email: childadvocate22 | at | aol.com
I am a special education consultant and advocate. I have 17 years of Autism experience. I have worked and trained in NY and MA.

Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Programs and Services Office
540 Gallivan Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02124
(617) 506-6041; (888) 576-9996
Web: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/massri

Every Body Centered
Marykate Smith-Despres
44 Maple Street, Suite One
Danvers, MA 01923
(781) 913-8598
Email: mksmith-despres | at | everybodycentered.org
Web: http://everybodycentered.org
At Every Body Centered, traditional behavior therapy is combined with the flexibility of relationship-based learning. The art of yoga compliments the science of evidence-based practices.

FAAAS, Inc.
Families and Adults Afflicted with Asperger’s Syndrome
P. O. Box 514
Centerville, MA 02632
Web: http://www.faaas.org

Susan Fagan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
30 Second Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 491-4044; (617) 491-4045; (617) 491-1099 (fax)
Email: sffagan | at | msn.com
Special Education, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Civil Litigation

Family Advocacy Group.com
Nancy Reddish
12 Coventry Lane
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 697-7500; (978) 809-3134 (fax)
Email: Nreddish | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.FamilyAdvocacyGroup.com
Helping parents navigate the special education maze. Celebrating 16 years of Advocacy. Representation at Team meetings and in all aspects of the special education process. Outplacement expertise. Web, Email and Phone conferencing also available.

Family TIES of Massachusetts
Mary Castro Summers, Director
MDPH-Donovan Health Bldg., 3rd Floor
5 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
(800) 905-8437; (781) 774-6736; (781) 774-6618 (fax)
Email: mcsummers | at | fcsn.org
Web: http://www.massfamilyties.org
Statewide network for families of children with special needs, offering information and referrals, parent-to-parent support, and free trainings.

Federation for Children with Special Needs 
The Schrafft Center
529 Main St., Suite 1102
Boston, MA 02129
(617) 236-7210; (800) 331-0688; (617) 241-0330 (fax)
Email: mjerz | at | fcsn.org
Web: http://www.fcsn.org
The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides information, support, and training to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities.

Deborah B. Fencer, Educational Therapist (M.Ed. ET/P)
2 Canton St. A5
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 363-6223
Email: deb | at | deborahfencer.com
Web: http://www.deborahfencer.com
Assessment and individual therapy services for children, adolescents and adults with learning challenges due to dyslexia/literacy weaknesses, ADHD, Executive Function weakness, and Asperger’s Disorder.

First Signs, Inc.
Nancy Wiseman
P.O. Box 358
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-4380; (978) 346-4638 (fax)
Email: info | at | firstsigns.org
Web: www.firstsigns.org
First Signs is a national public awareness program to inform physicians and parents about the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders and the importance of early identification and timely intervention.Erin Fitzgerald
Beth Foley-Cox LMFT, MA
375 Redemption Rock Trail
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-8132; (978) 422-8650 (fax)
Email: bfoleycox | at | comcast.net
Individual and/or family therapy for children,teens and families Insurance accepted, private pay scale also avail. handicapped accessible.

Follow Your Art
Kristina Rodolico MA LMHC ATR
14 Sewall Woods Road
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-5652
Email: info | at | follow-your-art.com
Web: http://www.follow-your-art.com
Creative art experiences honoring the artist in Everyone. Groups and individual sessions for children and adolescents foster creativity, self-awareness and healthy expression of emotions.

Fragile X LINKS Group of Eastern Massachusetts
Melissa & Eric Welin
63 Griswold Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 858-0392
Email: melissa | at | fragilexma.org
Web: http://www.fragilexma.org
A resource group, affiliated with the National Fragile X Foundation, that provides support to families affected by fragile X syndrome.

Fragile X Resource Center of Western Mass
106 West Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1859
Email: frxrcofwmass | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.fragilex.org
Resource and support group for parents, siblings and relatives of those with Fragile X. We have awareness programs: outreach to community, colleges and schools.

Framingham Special Ed Parent Advisory Council
Cathryn S. Kaner-Taytslin
c/o 1257 Worcester Road, PMB 508
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-2110; (508) 558-7220; (508) 243-4945 (fax)
Email: info | at | f-sepac.org
Web: http://www.f-sepac.org/index.html
F-SEPAC is a parent-run, district-wide resources for parents/guardians who are concerned about the special needs of children in Framingham School District.

Eva M. Friedner – Speech/Language Pathologist
38 Sunset Drive
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 473-9460; (508) 488-6049 (fax)
Email: afriedner | at | comcast.net
Private Practice providing diagnostics and treatment for children K-12 for disorders of articulation, receptive and expressive language – focusing on academic and social/pragmatic skills.

Full Spectrum Advocacy
Kimberly Baker
Lighthouse Place
11 Cape Drive, Suite 10
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 292-3134
Email: kbakeradvocate | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.fullspectrumadvocacy.com
Special Education Advocacy and Consultation Services. Concentration in Autism Spectrum, Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Transitional Age Youth. Compassionate, collaborative approach.

Futures Behavior Therapy Center 
100 Cummings Center Suite 151-B
Beverly, MA 01915
(617) 519-3374; (617) 519-3374
Email: futuresbtc | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.futuresbtc.com
Social skills program, in-center therapy and home therapy for children ages 2-6 with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Jane Gagen, Educational Consultant
36 Woodbury Street
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 612-8923
Email: janegagen1 | at | gmail.com
Educational Consultant: I advocate for students with disabilities by assisting parents in navigating the world of special education to access educational rights for their children.

Wendy Gallien, Certified Wilson Level I Tutor
74 H. Foote Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 434-0304
Email: wegallien q| at | charter.net
1:1 or small group reading skills tutoring. The Wilson Reading System is a highly-structured multisensory language program based on Orton-Gillingham principles and philosophy for teaching reading and spelling. The teaching plan is based on continuous assessment of the students’ needs.

Jennifer R. Gavin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1330-1354 Beacon Street Suite 246
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 876-2631; (617) 232-1227 (fax)
Email: jgavin | at | educationjustice.com
Web: http://www.educationjustice.com
I specialize in the representation of children with learning disabilities, cognitive, emotional and social impairments which interrupt, complicate or otherwise influence their ability to make progress in school. I provide consultation, negotiation, and litigation services.

Christina Gentile, Esq.
Attorney at Law
400 Trade Center, Suite 5900
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 670-3373; (781) 709-5446 (fax)
Email: christina | at | gentileandross.com
Web: http://www.gentileandross.com
Attorneys practicing exclusively in the area of special education law. Representing parents in reviewing IEPs, attending team meetings, and pursuing private placements.

Kristen George, M.Ed., Parent Consultant/Advocate
179 Tyler Steet
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 681-9116; (978) 420-5440
Email: kmg318 | at | yahoo.com
FCSN Trained Special Education Parent Consultant/Advocate. Serving Merrimack Valley and surrounding areas. Collaborate with parents to get the most out of special education experience.

Laura Gillis, Esq.
Attorney at Law
900 Cummings Park
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 338-6611; (978) 338-6612 (fax)
Email: LG | at | legillislaw.com
Web: http://www.legillislaw.com
Attorney and Mother of child on Autism Spectrum. IEP review, letter writing, TEAM meetings, Out of District Placement, BSEA Hearings and Mediations, school discipline.

Claudette-Jean Girard, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 278
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 626-3699; (413) 886-0200 (fax)
Email: attorneygirard | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.familyneedslaw.com
Attorney/advocate providing advocacy and representation of children with special needs in western Massachusetts.

Heather Gold, P.C.
Attorney at Law
210 Humphrey Street, Suite 109
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-4104
Email: lawhg | at | verizon.net

Beth K. Goldberg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
250 East Main Street, Suite 4
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-5504; (508) 285-6022 (fax)
Email: BethKGoldberg | at | comcast.net
Attorney concentrating in: education law, special education, student disciplne, discrimination and CHINS. Experienced Master’s level special ed. teacher and social worker.

Michael R. Goldberg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 598
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-1255; (781) 631-4819 (fax)
Email: mgoldberg | at | mgoldberglaw.com
Web: http://mgoldberglaw.com
Representing parents in special education matters as diverse as learning disabilities, disciplinary actions and health issues, including attendance at Team Meetings. Offices in Marblehead and Newton.

Golden Law Center
60 Dedham Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 433-8665 Needham; (508) 429-3035 Metrowest; (781) 433-0132 (fax)
Email: eag | at | goldenlawcenter.com
Providing Greater Boston and Metrowest services in elder law, guardianship and conservatorship, estate planning for persons with disabilities and their families, and wills and trusts.

Denise R Goudreault, M. Ed., Wilson Reading Tutor
51 Village Woods Road
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 835-0847
Email: brigoud | at | comcast.net
Certified Wilson Reading Specialist with over 8 years of experience. Excellent references. School-based and at-home tutoring.

Charlotte Gray, In-home Floortime Therapist and Special Education Parent Consultant
20 Crowell St.
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 394-8416
Email: charlgray | at | verizon.net
Providing in-home floortime therapy for children on the autism spectrum under the supervision of Dr. Karen Levine.

Greater Boston Arc
1505 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02135
(617) 783-3900
Web: www.gbarc.org

Mary W. Grimm M. Ed (Special Education)
P.O. Box 502
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-9356; (978) 456-9356 (fax)
Email: mwgrimm | at | verizon.net
Advocacy services in the metro and central Massachusetts area by certified special ed teacher with fifteen years experience in Advocacy, Federation trained, advocating for children of all disabilities.

Susan L. Haberman, M.Ed., Educational Consulting & Advocacy
60 Davidson Road
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 965-4175
Email: susan | at | slhaberman.com
Web: http://www.slhaberman.com
Advocacy, consulting, testing, Wilson Reading. Multiple diagnoses including LD, ASD, ADHD and psychiatric disorders. 18+ years in education.FCSN and Wilson trained. Serving Boston to MetroWest.

Matt Hanna, Esq.
Attorney at Law
411 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 314
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 547-5599; (781) 547-5851 (fax)
I’m a special ed attorney in Massachusetts. I accept cases in Suffolk, Norfolk, Middlesex, and Essex counties.

Healing Mothers and Children
Mary Kate Christie M.Ed
1 Tiffany Circle
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 259-4665
Email: mkchristie | at | charter.net
Educator, 20 Years Experience, Reflex Integration, Brain Gym, Academic Tutoring, Children and Adults, Pay What You Can, No One Turned Away.

Healthy Kids: The Key to Basics
Ellie Goldberg, M.Ed.
79 Elmore Street
Newton, MA 02459-1137
(617) 965-9637; (617) 930-4327
Email: healthykids | at | rcn.com
Web: http://www.healthy-kids.info
Planning for students preK – 12 with acute and chronic health conditions to coordinate health and educational needs; to reduce risk and disruption at school.

Heart Beats Music Therapy
76 Hastings St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 348-9731
Email: rustymaria | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.heartbeatsmusictherapy.com
Music therapy services for individuals with or without disabilities. Birth to elderly. The Individuals with Disabiities Act recognizes musc therapy as an allied service.

Deborah W. Hemdal, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 644
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(774) 239-2491
Email: dhemdal | at | townisp.com
Web: http://attyhemdal.com
I have a small private practice specializing in representing parents in disputes with school districts.

Daniel T.S. Heffernan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
One Bowdoin Square
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-7031
Email: dheffernan | at | kcslegal.com
Web: http://kcslegal.com
Mr. Heffernan concentrates his law practice in special education, civil rights and personal injury. He graduated magna cum laude from Boston College and cum laude from Harvard Law School.

Catherine Hickey, M. Ed., Advocacy
14 Baker St.
Foxboro, MA 02035
(774) 259-4380
Email: advocacych | at | comcast.net
Sped Advocacy: will attend mtgs, navigate IEP/504 process, parent empowerment, specialize in anxiety related disorders; social/emotional disorders, transition to college, FCSN trained.

Home Modifications Loan Program for People with Disabilities
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
27 Wormwood Street
Boston, MA 02210-1616
(617) 204-3600; (800) 245-6543

Martha D. Humphreys, RN, JD
3 Angel Road
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-2010
Email: MDHumphreys1 | at | verizon.net
Parent Consultant; Special Needs Education; Area of focus: dyslexia

Andra J. Hutchins, Esq.
Attorney at Law
60 Walnut Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 997-1600; (781) 997-1564; (781) 997-1633 (fax)
Email: ahutchins | at | kclf-law.com
Education attorney representing children in special education matters -IEP’s, Team meetings, Board of Special Education Appeals hearings and mediation; school disciplinary hearings – suspension, expulsion; bullying and harassment issues.

Ellen J. Hutt, Esq.
Attorney at Law
2 Clock Tower Place, Suite 525
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 394-0737; (978) 897-4388 (fax)
Email: Ellenjhutt | at | aol.com
Web: http://ellenjhutt.com
A private practice specializing in Special Education, Mental Health, Disability, and Benefits Law.

IEP HELP 
Anne Marie Smith, M.Ed.
10 Kirkland Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 789-0906; (413) 626-7156
Email: iephelp | at | comcast.net
Consult, assist, collaborate with parents, student & other necessary professionals in understanding options pertaining to concerns of student as family navigates through special education process.

Independent Living Centers and Services
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
27 Wormwood Street, Fort Point Place, Suite 600
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 204-3851 (V/TTY)
Email: Karen.Langley | at | MRC.state.ma.us
Web: www.state.ma.us

Institute for Community Inclusion 
UMASS Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
(617) 287-4300; (617) 287-4350 (TTY)
Email: ici | at | umb.edu
Web: www.communityinclusion.org

InSync Communication Center and Sensory Gym
Judy DeNault M.S., Director
1 Beverly Drive
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-0200
Email: info | at | insyncsterling.com
Web: http://www.insyncsterling.com
A indoor/outdoor center that provides daily multi-sensory and social skills groups to ages 3-young adult to enhance communication, health, fun,and friendships.

Integrated Center for Child Development – Canton
Meghan Welsh, MS, Intake Coord
340 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 619-1580; (781) 619-1500; (781) 619-1509 (fax)
Email: mwelsh | at | iccdpartners.org
Web: http://www.iccdpartners.org
Neuropsychological, behavioral, medical and educational services; evaluative and treatment options to children and adults with a variety of developmental challenges-see web site.

Integrated Center for Child Development – Newton
Meghan Welsh, MS, Intake Coord.
193 Oak Street, Suite 1
Newton, MA 02464
(781) 619-1580; (617) 658-5600; (617) 527-0640 (fax)
Email: mwelsh | at | iccdpartners.org
Web: http://www.iccdpartners.org
Offer neuropsychological, behavioral, medical and educational services; evaluative and treatment options to children and adults with a variety of developmental challenges-see web site.

IPEST (Serving Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket)
P.O. Box 4081
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 696-5486
Email: ipest | at | hotmail.com

Island Advocacy
Jeanne B. Norton
PO Box 3317
Nantucket, MA 02584
(508) 228-2045; (508) 325-5873 (fax)
Email: jeannenorton | at | comcast.net
Providing support and advocacy to parents of special needs children on Nantucket. FCSN trained.

Its4theKids
Tina C. Rae
626 Springfield Street
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
(413) 330-3171
Email: tinacrae | at | comcast.net
Educational and Family advocate. Experience with disabilities and mental illnesses. Federation trained. Dual Diagnoses & Behaviorally challenged children a specialty

Sharon Jermain, Educational Consulting/advocacy
354 Broadway
North Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 699-4055; (508) 699-9450 (fax)
Email: sljadvocate | at | aol.com
SPED certified teacher, all disability areas serviced,services provided – document review, IEP development and review, team meeting attendance, parent consultation, 10 years experience

Debra A. Joyce, Esq.
Attorney at Law
401 Main Street
P.O. Box 3322
Amherst, MA 01004
(413) 835-6321; (413) 549-0909
Email: Joyce.Advocacy | at | yahoo.com
Advocating with Western Massachusetts school districts on behalf of children with special needs and their parents/guardians to ensure appropriate services and placements.

JVS Yesodot
29 Winter St., 3rd floor
Boston, MA 02108 USA
(617) 399-3299; (781) 674-9850 (fax); (866) JVS-WORK; (617) 451-1496 (TTY)
Email: Director | at | yesodot.org
Web: http://www.yesodot.org
Yesodot builds Jewish community foundations for families challenged by disability. Yesodot provides parent and sibling support, parent education workshops, Transition support and resources, and family social and recreational events.

Matti Kaminsky, Ph.D., Neuropsychology
1208 VFW Parkway
Boston, MA 02132
(617) 329-9355
Email: matti.kaminsky | at | gmail.com
We provide comprehensive neuropsychological, psycho-educational, and social/emotional/behavioral assessments. Reports are completed in a timely manner. We also consult schools, parents, and other professionals.

Karen Kaufmann, MS., CCC-SLP
71 Spit Brook Road, Suite 103
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 714-5822
Email: kaze109 | at | aol.com
Over 37 years experience. Ages pre-school through adults. Private practice, family oriented, nurturing.

Kennedy Educational Consulting
Wendy L. Kennedy MS.Ed
64 May Elm Lane
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 738-2414
Email: wendy | at | kennedyeducationalconsulting.com
Web: http://www.kennedyeducationalconsulting.com
Providing, behavioral support, educational consulting, speech language services and social skills training for families and children birth through 21 years of age.

Irene Kessel, Music Therapist
33 High St.
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 736-9628
Email: irenekessel | at | gmail.com
Web: http://prod.campuscruiser.com/cruiser/berklee/ikessel
Music Therapy for Kids. Irene Kessel, MT-BC. Music therapy services for young children with special needs: Individualized sessions to enrich, educate & encourage.

KidFirst Advocates
Ingrid Flory
PO Box 177
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 320-5339
Email: ingrid | at | kidfirst.net
Web: http://www.kidfirst.net
Special education advocacy for Western Massachusetts. Serving all disabilities with a collaborative yet firm approach. FCSN and Wrightslaw trained. Specialties include: communication/AAC, autism, complex disabilities.

Carol J. King, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Wallace Law Office, P.C.
490 Chapman Street, Suite 201
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 830-9990; (781) 830-9993 (fax)
Email: admin | at | wallacelawoffice.com
Web: http://wallacelawoffice.com
Assisting families with children in need of special education services; guardianship issues and general family law (i.e., divorce, wills, etc.) Licensed in MA and Rhode Island.

The Kolburne School
Kathleen Greco
343 NM Southfield Road
New Marlborough, MA 01230
(413) 229-8787
Email: kgreco | at | kolburne.net
Web: http://www.kolburne.net
Kolburne is a relationship-based therapeutic facility and residential special education school for children ages 8-22 with autism and related disorders.

Paula Korman
Special Education Consultant/Academic Tutoring
50 Longwood Avenue #716
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 739-0420
Email: kormanp13 | at | verizon.net
State licensed Special Educator, Certified in Orton-Gillingham method of teaching language and reading.

Lois M. Kraus, M.Ed.
Special Education Solutions
371 Mount Vernon Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-6874
Email: lois.kraus | at | rcn.com
Special Education Consultant/advocate with 14 years experience. Will help to develop appropriate educational goals for your child, and guide you throughout the IEP process.

Sue-Ellen Kresh M.A., J.D.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 8337
Salem, MA 01971
(978) 744-4726
Email: kreshlegal | at | gmail.com
Experienced child, adolescent and family therapist, behavioral consultant, program director and attorney. Special education advocacy and legal assistance across emotional, psychological, behavioral and learning issues.

John Krieger, M.Ed., Education Advocate and Consultant
Fox Meadow Executive Center
300 West Main St., Building B
Northboro, MA 01532
(413) 522-2908; (508) 393-4270 (fax)
Email: kriegeredconsult | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.kriegeredconsult.com
Experienced Educator and Advocate: ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Bullying, Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Issues, Neurological Injuries, PDD-NOS 1st Consult No Charge.

Daniel S. Perlman
Law Office of Daniel S. Perlman, LLC
42 Davis Road (Suites 3 & 4)
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 274-7101
(978) 451-4434 (fax)
www.specialeducationattorney.com
www.perlmanlegal.com

Rewired
175 Beach Road
Salisbury, MA 01952
(978) 270-8800
Email: lisakeegan@me.com
Web: http://www.rewiredtolearn.com
Serving the North Shore by providing learning disability correction programs, academic tutoring, educational and career planning, evaluation & assessment consultation and academic coaching.

Attorney Julia Rueschemeyer
Mediation and Collaborative Family Law
75 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Dockit Office
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
(413) 885-9338
www.juliarueschemeyer.com
Attorney and mediator providing advocacy for children with special needs in western Massachusetts, in family law and school settings.

Landmark School
429 Hale St.
P.O. Box 227
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000; (978) 927-7268
Email: jtruslow | at | landmarkschool
Web: www.landmarkschool.org/

Karen J. Laufer, Esq.
Attorney at Law
35 Middle Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-0845; (978) 549-0834; (781) 240-0755 (fax)
Email: Klaufer | at | verizon.net
Experienced attorney/advocate providing compassionate representation for you and your special needs child. I offer comprehensive representation from team meetings to appeals.

Launch into Learning – Dyslexia Correction
Carolyn Tyler
68 Laurel St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 994-4577
Email: carolyntyler | at | launchlive.net
Web: http://www.launchlive.net
Launch into Learning is a New England based one on one dyslexia correction program which uses the Davis Dyslexia Correction® methods to assist the struggling visual spatial learner.

Learning Disabilities Association of Massachusetts
P.O. Box 142
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 891-5009
Web: www.ldam.org

Learning Support Services of Metrowest
Clayton Ryan, M.Ed
88 Mechanic Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 736-0025; (508) 485-3176 ext.115
Email: clayton01746 | at | yahoo.com
Our group’s connective philosophy of mental health and academic support involves strengthening the child as well as the family system.

LearningWorks, Inc.
Michelle Paster, MA
72 Langley Road, #22
Newton Centre, MA 02459
(617) 331-7717
Email: mpaster | at | learningworksinc.com
Web: http://learningworksinc.com
Strategy instruction in all areas of the curriculum including executive functions, test taking, organization, writing, reading comprehension, and academic coaching. Educational consulting also includes standardized test prep, secondary school/college application support and school advocacy. Specializing in test prep and college support for students with learning differences.

LearningRx Cognitive Training Center
Kate Walsh, Center Director
16 Haverhill Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 470-1556
Email: k.walsh | at | learningrx.net
Web: http://www.learningrx.com
LearningRx offers customized, comprehensive brain training programs providing lifelong improvements in attention, memory, visualization, auditory processing, speed and reasoning skills.

Carla C. Leone, Esq.
Attorney at Law
329 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 5
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 862-3100; (781) 862-3114 (fax)
Email: leonespedlaw | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.carlaleonelaw.com
Representing children with language based and non-verbal learning disabilities, including Tourette Syndrome and autism spectrum disorders. Demystifying the special education process for parents. Reasonable rates.

Charles G. Levin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
14 Parker Avenue
Northfield, MA 01360
(413) 498 0089; (413) 768 9176 (cell phone)
Email: clevinlaw | at | verizon.net
Eight years experience representing parents of special education students in IEP meetings, mediations, due process hearings, federal court. W. Mass-based, but accepting clients statewide.

Lexington Tutoring, LLC
Nora Mantell, M.Ed.
510 South Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(781) 652-9649
Email: lexingtontutoring | at | me.com
Web: http://lexingtontutoring.com/about.html
We build self-confidence by patient, expert, individualized homework coaching, remedial tutoring and enrichment in almost all academic subjects, including support for students whose academic difficulties are associated with learning disabilities.

Life Skills Coach
Laurette Fine-Genest, RN
45 Elm St.
Newton, MA 02465
(617) 332-5476
Email: lfinegen | at | rcn.com
Web: http:// www.lifecoachfocus.com
Life Skills Coach with a background in college health and middle school, who works with kids, teens and adults with NLD, Asperger’s and AD/HD.

Lindamood-Bell® Boston-Arlington Learning Center
4 Water St.
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 643-4567; (781) 643-4581
Email: baltimore.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://lindamoodbell.com/location/arlington-ma-learning-center
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® South Shore Learning Center
515 Washington St.
Norwell, MA 02061
Phone: (781)659-7722
Fax: (781) 659-2445
Email: southshore.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
URL: http://lindamoodbell.com/location/south-shore-ma-learning-center
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.

Marcie Lipsitt L.L.C.
27260 Willowgreen Court
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 514-2101
Email: willowgreen1 | at | ameritech.net
I am a full service educational advocate that represents students in Michigan and Massachusetts.

Literacy Boosts
Jan Yeh
50 Grove St.
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 544-7399
Email: janyeh | at | bellatlantic.net
Web: http://www.literacyboosts.com
Specializng in one-on-one and group work with school-aged children struggling with language-based learning difficulties, reading/writing struggles, and executive functioning deficits.

Leslie Lomot, LICSW
54 Lincoln Street
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 405-2595
Email: jllomot | at | yahoo.com
I provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults who are in need of therapetic support. I specialize with people who have Asperger/Autism.

Kai Long, MS SLP CCC
26 McTernan Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 547-1438
Email: klongslp | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.longonlanguage.com
Providing advocacy, consulting and direct speech language services for all ages. Specializing in typically developing students, 8 years of age and above, with language-based learning disabilities.

Luminosity Learning Partnership
Jennifer A. Heath
359 Davis Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-8738
Email: luminositylearning | at | gmail.com
Web: http://sites.google.com/site/luminositylearning
I provide Educational Therapy services for children through adults with learning difficulties, using the methods of the National Institute for Learning Development (NILD).

Martina Roy Lynde, MSW, LADC1 private practice
11 Stearns Street
Newton, MA 02459
(617) 965-5549; (617) 527-9690 (fax)
Email: MartinaLynde | at | RCN.com
Special education advocate, placement specialist and clinician, with over 35 years experience in the field. Writing observation reports, advocating for services, attending mediations and hearings.

J. Lynn Enterprises, LLC
Judith L. Imperatore, M. Ed.
56 Noah Lane
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 454-7494
Email: judeee77 | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.transitionresponse.com
Services include: Comprehensive Transition Assessment & Vocational Evaluation, Community Based Individualized Services, Training, Program Evaluation and Consultation

The Mainstream Center at Clarke School for the Deaf
David Manning, Ed.D.
48 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060-2124
(413) 582-1121; (413) 586-6654 (fax)
Email: dmanning | at | clarkeschool.org
Web: www.clarkeschool.org
Description of Service: A special education agency that consults with deaf or hard-of-hearing students, their families and schools who are pursuing the oral approach. 700+ students in past 27 years.

Making School Click
Adrienne Simpson
P.O. Box 322
North Easton, MA
(508) 930-1678
Email: makingschoolclick | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.makingschoolclick.com
Special education consultation and advocacy. The mission of Making School Click is to provide individualized, child-centered care with a focus on parent empowerment and education.

Gregory A. Mancini, Esq.
Attorney at Law
100 Midway Place, suite 1
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 944-9690; (401) 943-9040 (fax)
Email: gmancini | at | sfclaw.com
Web: http://www.sfclaw.com
Mr. Mancini is licensed in RI and MA. He has experience in SPED Law and in particular obligations of school districts for children in private schools.

Beverly Marmorstein Ed.D.: Evaluations & Advocacy
76 South St
Douglas, MA 01516
(774) 573-8117
Email: kru746 | at | charter.net
DESE Licensed School Psychologist Massachusetts, Nationally Certified School Psychologist since 1988; 25 years of public school experience evaluating and advocating for students with special needs. Experienced with all educational disabilities.

Katherine Martin, Special Education Consultant
9 Lydon Court
Woburn, MA 01801
(978) 407-5978
Email: mkatherine100 | at | yahoo.com
Provide full range of consulting and advocacy from preschool through high school for a variety of disabilities. Open to working with all types of clients, reasonable fees. “I’ve walked in your shoes.”

Regina C. Martin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
467 East Falmnouth Highway
P.O. Box 467
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 737-2812
Email: Rmartinatty317 | at | aol.com
Special Education Attorney. Unique experience both professionally and personally dealing with public school systems as the parent of a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Laurie Martucci, Esq., M.Ed.
Attorney at Law
4 West Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-4007; (508) 528-4008 (fax)
Email: lrm | at | wagnerlegal.com
Web: http://www.wagnerlegal.com
Attorney at law, with prior experience as Special Education counselor, available to represent children and enforce their rights under IDEA, including attendance at IEP meetings, and appearance at due process hearings.

Mashpee SEPAC
Bonnie Cohen
P.O. Box 1887
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-1503
Email: info | at | mashpeesped.org
Web: http://www.mashpeesepac.org
Mashpee Special Education Parent Advisory Council are a group of concerned parents of children with special needs. We hope to provide information, resources, support and networking for parents located in Mashpee.

Ben Mason, Mason Associates
131 Crescent St.
Waltham, MA 02453
(617) 236-4747
Email: info | at | masonconsult.com
Web: http://masonconsult.com
Educational Consultants serving clients throughout the US and internationally. Specializing in placement for students with LD, AD/HD, at-risk behaviors and special learning needs.

Mass Center for Academic Success
Frank Markiewicz
PO Box 394
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 226-1700; (978) 226-1149 (fax)
Email: frankm | at | masscenter.org
Web: http://www.masscenter.org
Serving parents and their children of all ages and grade levels by providing diagnostic assessment, in-home academic and test prep tutoring, and special education and section 504 advocacy.

Mass Tutor
James Hardin
225 Albion St. Apt. 2
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-2948
Email: runiok | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.masstutor.net
Mass Tutor provides tutoring services in the Boston area of Massachusetts. The subjects that are tutored include basic math and algebra.

Massachusetts Brain Injury Association
484 Main Street, Suite 325
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 795-0244; (800) 242-0030 (in MA)
Email: mbia | at | mbia.net
Web: www.mbia.net

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
88 Kingston Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 727-5550; (800) 392-6450; (800) 392-6556 (TTY)

Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
150 Mt. Vernon Street, Suite 550
Boston, MA 02125
(617) 740-1600; (617) 740-1700 (TTY)
Email: MCDHH.office | at | state.ma.us

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System’ (MCAS) Test Results
Select – State Testing (MCAS)
Web: http://www.doe.mass.edu

Massachusetts Department of Education
Web: http://www.doe.mass.edu/

Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
174 Portland Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 727-6374 ext. 100; (617) 727-1885 (TTY)
Email: Dan.Shannon | at | state.ma.us
Web: http://www.mass.gov/mddc/

Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
P. O. Box 866
Melrose, MA 02176
(508) 278-7769; (800) 664-6372
Web: www.MDSC.org

Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change
P.O. Box 61
Raynham, MA 02768
(800) 406-3632
Web: http://www.mfofc.org/

Massachusetts Family and Child
Faith Morgan
462 Washington St #2204
Woburn, MA 01888
(617) 393-3704
Email: fmorgan | at | mafamilyandchild.org
Web: http://www.mafamilyandchild.org
Parent Advocate, Experienced, Committed. All ages. All needs. Former educator and administrator. FCSN, SPAN, COPAA

Massachusetts Hearing Decisions (FEE BASED)
You can access recent decisions without charge online. If you want to search older cases, it costs $25 per 24 hours of access.
Select: Legal Publications
Select: Special Education Decisions
Web: http://www.landlaw.com

Massachusetts PTA
P.O. Box 710
Fiskdale, MA 01518-0710
(508) 347-7055; (888) 404-4782
Email: masspta | at | aol.com
Web: www.masspta.org

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Fort Point Place
27 Wormwood St.
Boston, MA 02210-1616
(617) 204-3600 *800) 245-6543 (MA only)

Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association
200 Reservoir Street, Suite 309A
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 444-4098; (800) 898-8177
Web: http://www.mshahearsay.org/

Massachusetts Spina Bifida Association
733 Turnpike St # 282
North Andover, MA 01845
(888) 479-1900
Email: edugan | at | msbaweb.org
Web: http://www.msbaweb.org
MSBA is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people in Massachusetts affected by spina bifida, by providing a community of support, education and advocacy.

Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council
280 Irving Street
Framingham, MA 01702-7306
(508) 620-7452 (Voice/TTY); (866) 662-7452; (508) 620-7450 (fax)
Email: info | at | masilc.org
Web Page: www.masilc.org

MassPAC at Federation for Children with Special Needs
The Schrafft Center
529 Main St., Suite 1M3
Boston, MA 02129
(617) 236-7210; (617) 241-0330 (fax)
Email: leslie | at | fcsn.org
Web: http://fcsn.org/masspac/
MassPAC at the Federation is the statewide organization providing information, training and networking opportunities to Massachusetts special education parent advisory councils (SEPACs) and school professionals.

Mindy Mazur, Educational Therapist 
45 Audubon Rd.
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-8024
Email: mindy.mazur | at | verizon.net
Combining educational and therapeutic approaches for assessment, treatment service, case management, and communication/advocacy on behalf of families whose children families whose children have special/mental health needs.

Jean McCormack, Special Education Tutor
6 Wren Lane
Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 858-9885
Email: jmccormack87 | at | gmail.com
Providing reading instruction using Orton Gillingham approach. I am MA DESE certified in English and Special Education. Associate Member of the Orton Gillingham Academy.

Francis J. McDonough, Jr., Esq.
Attorney at Law
21 Buttonwood Drive
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 340-5292
Email: fjmcd17 | at | yahoo.com
Providing special education legal services to parents and family of special needs children in NH and MA.

Brian McLaughlin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
745 Boylston, suite 209
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 236-5847; (617) 236-5849 (fax)
Email: brian | at | bmjrlaw.com
Web: http://bmjrlaw.com
I provide quality compassionate legal services in the areas of education and family law. I am a board member of SPAN (special education advocacy network). I also provide mediation services in family law and other disputes.

Katie A. Meinelt, Esq.
Attorney at Law
60 Walnut Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 997-1600
Email: kmeinelt | at | kcl-law.com
Web: http://www.kcl-law.com
I am a former teacher who is now a Special Education Law attorney.

Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Advocacy
Rachael E. Wurtman
153 Summit Ave
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 997-6348
Email: rachaelelisabeth1 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.mental-health-and-autism-spectrum-advocacy.com
Families contact me when their children are showing signs of or have been diagnosed with behavioral challenges, psychiatric illness, or autism spectrum disorder.

Mary Mercier, M.Ed., LCSW
288 Winter Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 584-1688; (508) 584-2226 (fax)
Email: mary.e.mercier | at | verizon.net
Serves Southeastern MA as well as Metro West Area. Expert consultation and advocacy for children and young adults with special needs. Work with all disability types.

Mercy Centre of Catholic Charities
Doreen Donovan-Barbera
25 West Chester St.
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-7165; (508) 856-9755 (fax)
Email: DBarbera | at | ccworc.org
Web: http://mercycentre.com
Mercy Centre – where teachers, specialists and staff see your child’s potential… Real Inclusion, Music Therapy, Total Communication, Community Class,Functional Academics, Home/School Liaison.

Peter Merrigan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
(617) 391-9001
268 Summer Street, LL
Boston, MA 02210
Email: sweeneymerrigan | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.sweeneymerrigan.com/
Boston personal injury law firm specializing in education and disability cases throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Merrimack Valley Academic Center – (MVAC)
Kathleen E. Farrell
2 Dundee Park
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 470-8585
Email: kathymvac | at | aol.com
Merrimack Valley Academic Center is a comprehensive tutorial service that provides individualized sessions to students of various ages and learning-styles.

MetroWest Center for Independent Living, Inc.
Sarah Gostenik
280 Irving St.
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 875-7853
Email: sarahg | at | mwcil.org
Web: http://www.mwcil.org/
The Transition to Adulthood Program is for youth with disabilities, ages 14-22. We help with advocacy, IEPs, social skills, skills training and peer mentoring.

Metrowest Educational Advocates
Karen Randall & Sarah Commerford
255 Central St.
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0962; (508) 429-4760 (fax)
Email: karenran | at | verizon.net
Web: www.metrowestadvocates.com
Comprehensive special education advocacy services for children and their families in the Metrowest area of Massachusetts.

MGH YouthCare
Contact Name: Sylvia Lewinstein
73 High St.
Charlestown MA 02129
(617) 726-0060
Email: mghyouthcare | at | partners.org
Website: www.mghyouthcare.org
YouthCare runs camps for children/teens with social communication challenges, including AS, HFA, NLD, in Charlestown and Westwood, MA. Also, year-round social skills groups.

Millerlearning
Susan Miller, Ed.D.
53 Moore Street
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-4626
Email: Readmiller | at | rcn.com
Web: http://www.millerlearning.com
Provide individualized specialized instruction in reading, writing and math to students with language based and other learning disabilities. Doctor of education in reading, language and LD.

Pamela S. Milman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
999 Broadway, Suite 301
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-4332; (781) 231-3273 (fax)
Email: ecalsdan | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.educationandjuvenilelaw.com
Former teacher, administrator and education specialist at the MA Dept. of Ed., providing representation, training, consulting and advocacy services throughout the Commonwealth.

Mitochondrial Disease Action Committee
Cristy Balcells
14 Pembroke Street
Medford, MA 02155-4827
(888) 648-6228
Email: info | at | mitoaction.org
Web: http://www.mitoaction.org
Mitochondrial Disease Action Committee, MitoAction, provides support for patients with mitochondrial disease as well as their caregivers, friends, and families.

Michelle Moor, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 299
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 969-6281; (978) 522-8459 (fax)
Email: michelle | at | michellemoor.com
Web: http://www.michellemoor.com
Moor Law provides effective legal representation and advocacy on behalf of children with special needs.

Morton Neuropsychology
Christopher Morton Psy.D.
799 Concord Ave.#4
Cambridge, MA 02138
(857) 998-7474
Email: cmorton | at | mortonneuropsychology.com
Web: http://www.mortonneuropsychology.com
Neuropsychological, Educational, Psychological evaluation and consultation services.

Moschella & Winston, LLP
440 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 776-3300; (617) 629-7500 (fax)
Email: naw | at | moschellawinston.com
Web: http://www.moschellawinston.com
We specialize in the management and protection of public benefits of persons with injuries, illness, or developmental disabilities.

Mount Hope Christian School
3 Mc Ginnis Drive
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 272-1014 Ext 139; (781) 272-3830 (fax)
Email: lbohleen | at | mounthope.org
Web: http://mounthopechristianschool.org
A private religious school serving students with disabilities.

Jackie Murphy, Special Education Lay Advocate
152 Highland Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6102
Email: jgeermurphy | at | hotmail.com
FCSN trained. Member of COPAA & SPAN. Providing consultation and support to parents for developing effective IEPs, reviewing evaluations, attending TEAM meetings. Affordable rates.

Murphy & Raymond LLP
60 Washington Street, Suite 202
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 542-1900; (978) 542-1910 (fax)
Email: Mary.Raymond | at | MurphyRaymond.com

Music Therapy Center of Holden
Susan Davis Warren, MT-BC
16 Windy Ridge Road
Jefferson, MA 01522
(508) 829-2626
Email: MusicRx65 | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.musictherapy.org
Offering child centered creative music therapy services to children and adults with sensory and developmental challenges– in a FUN, non-threatening environment.

The Music Workshop
Beth Anne Young
P.O. Box 1102
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 813-1387
Email: music-workshop | at | comcast.net
Web: http://themusicworkshop.kindermusik.net
Music and movement classes for children newborn-7 years old.

My Educational Advocate
Rhonda Page MS., LCSW
15 Harding St.
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 994-3101
Email: myedadvocate | at | gmail.com
Web: http://myeducationaladvocate.com
Every child wants to learn. We work with families who need support working to get the best program in school for their child.

Nakata Consulting LLC
Joe Carreiro
210 East Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 317-7386; (215) 975-4102 (fax)
Email: nakataconsulting | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.nakataconsulting.org
Offers special education advocacy services, guiding parents through the IEP and special education process, working to help children develop their skills and capacity.

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusettes
Laurie Martinelli
400 West Cummings Park
Suite 6650
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 938-4048; (781) 938-4049; (781) 938-4069 (fax)
Email: lmartinellinami | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.namimass.org
NAMI-MA offers one day workshops for families and professionals that provides information on childhood mental health disorders and offers strategies for home and school along with resources and information that offer hope and encouragement.

National Mental Health Association
1021 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2971
(703) 684-7722; (800) 969-6642

Natural Choices in Health Care
Louise Sanchione, ND, CCH, MA
136 Dwight Rd.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 320-9158
Email: drsanchione | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.drsanchione.com
Natural treatments for AD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, childhood anxiety and depression.

Navigating Life with Hope, LLC
Debra S MacLean, PMHNP-BC
2 Wellman Ave., Suite 350
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 921-1653
Email: info | at | navigatinglifewithhope.org
Web: http://www.navigatinglifewithhope.org
Psychiatric NP serving children, adolescents and families affected by ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression. Diagnostic evaluations, medication management, individual therapy, parent coaching, professional training and consultation.

Nayak Acupuncture Clinic
Julia Nayak
100 Trade Center North Entrance Suite 725
Woburn, MA 01801
(617) 398-7479
Email: nayakacupuncture | at | gmail.com
Web: https://nayakacupuncture.com/
Nayak Acupuncture Clinic offers acupuncture, bodywork, nutritional consults, aromatherapy, energy work, yoga, and meditation. We welcome a physically and neurologically diverse range of clients!

Bethany W. Nelson, Special Education Advocate/Parent Consultant
P.O. Box 695
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 854-5378; (978) 705-3498 (fax)
Email: bn.spedadvocate | at | gmail.com
Web: http://thespedadvocates.com/
Parent-to-Parent empowerment – helping (other) parents of children with disabilities obtain the appropriate special education services/placement for their child. FCSN Trained. All cases considered.

NESCA, p.c.
Sandra Oliveira, Administrator
90 Bridge Street, 2nd Floor
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 658-9800; (617) 658-9801 (fax)
Email: thelmus | at | nesca-newton.com
Web: http://www.nesca-newton.com
NESCA evaluates and treats language-based, nonverbal and other learning disabilities, Autism spectrum disorders including Asperger’s and PDD, executive functioning deficits, emotional issues and ADHD.

Diane Nesman MACCC Private Speech Pathologist 
149 Nourse Rd.
Bolton, MA 01740
(978) 764-8672
Email: thespeechgirl | at | gmail.com
Nationally and state certified speech/language pathologist specializing in PDDNOS, Autism, PECS, Apraxia, Articulation, Early literacy, Receptive/Expressive Language Delays.

Neurodevelopment Associates, Inc.
Susan M. Brefach, Ed.D.
P.O. Box 230
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-7211
Email: susanbrefach | at | neurodev.info
Web: http://susanbrefach.com
Neuropsychological, academic, social/emotional evaluations; follow up services/advocacy/expert testimony. “No Parent Left Behind: Navigating the Special Education Universe” available from Amazon.com.

Never Give Up On You
Kelly LaRoe
47 Johnson Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 455-2609; (413) 330-0062
Email: Kelly_laroe | at | yahoo.com
Special Education Advocate/ Consultant, Mother. 9 yrs experience serving individuals mental illness and/or mental retardation. FCSN trained, Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

New England ADA and Accessible IT Center
374 Congress Street, Suite 301
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 695-0085 (V/TTY); (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: adainfo | at | newenglandada.org
Web: http://adaptiveenvironments.org/neada/site/home

New England Attentional & Learning Assessment Clinic (N.E.A.L.A.C.)
Contact: Dr. Ann Leonard-Zabel
7 South Park Avenue
Park Avenue Trust Building
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 746-5666

New England Behavioral Services
Aileen Journey
25R Peck Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 499-2775
Email: aileen | at | nebehavioralservices.com
Web: http://nebehavioralservices.com
Certified BCBA services providing services throughout New England. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) as well as experience with Deaf culture. Native fluency in Swahili.

New England Diagnostic and Learning Center
James Paicopolos
14 Seth Davis Way
Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 287-5413; (774) 202-4973 (fax)
Email: dpaicos | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.neldc.org/
The New Diagnostic and Learning Center provides Independent Special Education Evaluations, Educational Advocacy, counseling in context with a social skills development program.

New England Dyslexia Solutions 
Karen R. LoGiudice
110 Haverhill Road, Suite 516
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 337-7753
Email: info | at | ne-dyslexia.com
Web: http://www.ne-dyslexia.com
Offering the Davis Dyslexia Correction® program to children and adults struggling with Dyslexia and other learning disabilities, including ADD, ADHD, math, and handwriting difficulties.

New England Educational Development LLC
Bethany Colavincenzo
40 Cleveland Road
Wellesley, MA 02481
(412) 818-6044
Email: bethany | at | needconsulting.org
Web: http://www.NEEDConsulting.org
We offer educational assessment, assistance finding an appropriate independent school, public school or college for children, tutoring services, and general educational consulting services for children, families, and schools.

New England INDEX 
Shriver Center University of Massachusetts Medical School
200 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452-6319
(781) 642-0248; (800) 642-0249; (781) 642-0122 (fax)
Email: info | at | disabilityinfo.org
Web: http://www.disabilityinfo.org
New England INDEX provides, to the public for free, information about programs and services for people with disabilities.

New England Learning and Development Center
James Paicopolos
14 Seth Davis Way
Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 717-4110; (508) 990-0872 (fax)
Email: jpaicos | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.neldc.org
NELDC is a nonprofit organization, serving students who are having difficulty with learning and/or school behavior. Many of the students that come to us are very bright, yet continue to struggle in school. Our mission is for every student to achieve academic excellence and to continue to improve and maintain the self-concept and self-esteem of the students that we serve.

New England Sports Academy
Aaron Shute
345 University Ave
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 493-6345
Email: ashute | at | nesacademy.com
Web: http://www.nesacademy.com
Exciting new sports and social skills classes for children with Autism and other Disabilities.

Newburyport’s Independant Special Education Group
Beth Tremblay Hall
1R Horton St
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 502-1707
Email: tremblayhall | at | gmail.com
An independant group of parents and educational professionals working to improve individual situations as well as the special education systems in the Newburyport area.

NFI Family Resource Center
Audrey Dunn
27 Prescott St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 455- 0701
Email: FRCLowell@nafi.com
Web: www.frcma.org/locations/nfi-family-resource-center-greater-lowell
Autism support group for children age 0-6 and their caregivers. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month during the school year from 4:00pm-5:30pm.

North Shore Advocacy
Elizabeth Cushinsky, MBA
3 Bessom Street #216
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 704-4843; (781) 631-8508 (fax)
Email: nsadvocacymass | at | gmail.com
Federation for Children with Special Needs trained. Executive Functioning, Anxiety, AD/HD, Developmental Delays, Autism, Bipolar, IEP/504 Review, Team Meetings.

North Shore ARC
5 Electronics Ave.
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 750-6001; (978) 774-4478 (fax)
Email: kmurphy | at | nsarc.org
Web: www.nsarc.org
Special Education advocacy services for families; legal services, including guardianship, estate planning, elderlaw and probate; workshops and trainings

North Star Education Services
18 Constitution Drive, Unit 9
Bedford, NH 03110
(603)488-1264; (603)488-1489 (fax)
Email: pamflynn | at | northstared.org
Web: http://www.northstared.org
College and Career Prepatory program for students 18-25 who have average or above average ability who need to develop skills in executive functioning, social skills, independence, goal development and/or academic skills prior to pursuing post-seconday options or employment.

Oak Tree Academy
Dawn Marotta
PO Box 526
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-7749
Web: http://www.oaktreeacademy.com
Oak Tree Academy provides students with a caring and nurturing environment where they can reach their full potential and succeed educationally.

Dr. Shawn O’Brien, Psy.D., NCSP
11 Robert Toner Blvd., Ste. 5, #193
North Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 695-1118
Email: drshawnobrien | at | me.com
Web: http://www.drshawnobrien.com
Consulting and advocacy for students in general and special education, pre-school through graduation. Former school psychologist who knows how to navigate the educational system. Focus is on both academic and behavior concerns, with a collaborative, problem-solving approach. Also trained in mediation.

Lisa O’Connor: Special Education Collaborative Consulting 
26 Byfield Road
Groveland, MA 01834
(508) 572-1095
Email: LOConnorAdvocate | at | aol.com
Special Education Advocate, FCSN trained, 15+ years experience. Specializing in ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Behavioral, Communication, Dyslexia, LD, Medical, SI, LGBT+. Experienced with IEPs, 504s and Mediation.

John C. Orrell, Consultant & Advocate
98 Bjorklund Avenue
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-0883
Email: orrelljc | at | charter.net
FCSN Trained Special Education Consultant and Child Advocate, providing services to families in Central Massachusetts through the special education process. Serving Central Massachusetts. Reasonable Rates.

Sandra Osborne, M. A., Special Education Advocate
104 Goodrich Street
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(978) 582-7650
Email: sandracosborne | at | aol.com
Specializing in advocacy services for students on the Autism Spectrum. Federation trained.

PACES
Dr. Michael Neessen
18 Grove St, Suite 6
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 390-3922
Email: info | at | pacesboston.com
Web: http://www.pacesboston.com
Former Harvard Faculty member at Children’s Hospital Boston providing neuropsychological testing for over 15 years, working with children, adolescents, and college-age adults.

Page Enterprises
Eileen Page
880 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 544-7367; (781) 544-7371 (fax0
Email: eileen.page | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.pageink.net
Specializes in tutoring children and adults with various disabilities in printed or cursive handwriting. Unique, non-traditional methodologies are implemented to meet individual needs and achieve success.

Kristin M. Palace, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Topsfield Crossing
18 South Main St., Suite 304
Topsfield, MA 01983
(978) 887-3547; (978) 500-7463; (978) 861-4447 (fax)
Email: kpalace | at | kristinpalace.com
Web: http://www.kristinpalace.com
I help parents of children with special needs secure appropriate educational services and placements for their children.

Parent Advisory Council, PAC
Diane Purchase
200 Birnie Avenue, Suite A Office 5
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7194
Email: purchased | at | sps.springfield.ma.us
Web: http://sps.springfield.ma.us/pac
Parent Facilitator free help for families navigating the special education process. Monthly support meetings, workshops, newsletters, fliers, and individual help.

Parent Advocate Consulting Services
Maribel Kane
PO Box 403
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9987
Email: maribelkane | at | charter.net
Helping parents of children with special needs make informed decisions about their child’s education. Covering Western MA. FCSN trained Parent Consultant and area trainer.

The Parent Coach 
Elizabeth Bostic
10 Ordway Terrace
Reading, MA 01867
(617) 592-3852; (781) 942-9413 (fax)
Email: elizabeth.bostic | at | verizon.net
Advocating for children’s educational rights through a positive, non-adversarial, mutually respectful relationship between the school district and the parent.

Parents for Residential Reform
Andrea Watson – Founder & Project Coordinator
1135 Tremont Street, Suite 420
Boston, MA 02120
(800) 672-7084; (617) 572-2094
Email: pfrr | at | fcsn.org
Web: www.pfrr.org

Alicia M. Parmentier, Esq.
Attorney at Law
One Bowdoin Square
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-7031
Email: aparmentier | at | kcslegal.com
Attorney representing parents and students throughout Massachusetts regarding a wide variety of special education issues.

Pedersen Educational Associates, LLC
Debra Pedersen
25 Hopkinton Rd.
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-4777
Email: pedersen | at | ultranet.com
Special Education Consulting & Advocacy Services Former teacher, 30 yrs. experience, FCSN trained, expertise developing IEP’s, TEAM Meetings, LBLD, Dyslexia, ADHD, NVLD, & Tourette Syndrome.

Daniel S. Perlman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
42 Davis Road (Suites 3 & 4)
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 274-7101; (978) 451-4434 (fax)
Email: info | at | perlmanlegal.com
Web: http://www.perlmanlegal.com
Daniel S. Perlman has committed his entire legal career to helping families who have children with special needs, representing families in special education disputes.

Fran Perlman, M.Ed, Educational Consulting
57 Robbins Rd.
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-8546; (978) 443-5687 (fax)
Email: fkp48 | at | verizon.net
30+ yrs. Experience: Special Educator, SPED team chairperson, IEP development, Advocacy. Specializing in Reading, math, LD, ADHD, NVLD, Aspergers, and SID. FCSN trained and Wright’s Law trained. Will do school observations.

Perspectives
Donnah Nickerson-Reti, MD
1620 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 10
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 308-1600
Web: http://www.perspectives.md
Perspectives Resource Center provides services to individuals and families living with Aspergers Syndrome, ADHD, Gifted Special Needs, and LDs. Assessments, Therapy, IEP Support & Guidance.

The Peter Pan Center
Donna Shea
P.O. Box 312
280 Ayer Road
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 772-1255
Email: dshea | at | peterpancenter.com
Web: http://www.peterpancenter.com
Offers social skills programs for children ages 4-15, anger management workshops for children, behavioral consultations and seminars for parents and professionals.

Piece of Mind Consulting
Gina M. Tacconi-Moore
240 Smith St
Lowell, MA 01852
(617) 780-5782
Email: gtacconimoore | at | gmail.com
Consulting firm headed by behavior specialists Gina M. Tacconi-Moore and Allison Beaulac focusing on parent/ grandparent education and support, social skills groups and IEP preparatory services.

Piecing The Puzzle
Erica McCaffrey
1 Hardhill Road
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 465-0417; (508) 465-0793 (fax)
Email: emccaffrey | at | piecingthepuzzle.org
Web: http://www.PiecingThePuzzle.org
Home based ABA services for children ages 0-12 diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Plan of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Pat Freedman
1340 Centre St. Suite 102
Newton Centre, MA 02459
(617) 244-5552; (617) 795-0589 (fax)
Email: michelle | at | planofma-ri.org
Web: http://www.planofma-ri.org
We are a non-profit that provides planning and trust managment services for individuals with disabilities.

Play to Learn…Learn to Play, Inc.
Julie K. Pennell
77 Great Road, Suite 204
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-9200
Email: julie.playtolearn | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.iplaytolearn.org
Private practice clinic serving young children and their families. Specializing in individualized social coaching, positive behavior support, and preschool/child-care consultations.

Positive Behavioral Solutions
Sinead Petersen Ph.D., BCBA-D.
30 Sandy Beach Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 386-5628; (508) 295-2721 (fax)
Email: info | at | positivebehavioralsolutions.org
Web: http://positivebehavioralsolutions.org
PBS includes a team of seasoned professionals providing evidence based treatment to children with autism. Individualized programming is overseen by a behavior analyst with a Ph.D in Applied Behavior Analysis.

PPCSE – Parent Consultant Collaborative for Sped
Katie Ollmann
282 Atlantic Street
N Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 967-5204
Email: kcj3boys | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.pccse.com
At PCCSE, outstanding service is at the heart of everything we do. We offer advice and support and provide complete and sustainable solutions from A-Z.

Joseph C. Presti, Esq.
Attorney at Law
12 Ernies Dr.
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 837-8717; (603) 673-9539 (fax)
Email: joepresti | at | hotmail.com
Representing your child in Education/Special Education law including Team meetings through BSEA Hearings and Court representation. Services also include Special Needs estate planning.

Carolyn Price M.ED. C.A.G.S.
2 Redstone Drive
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-0075; (413) 427-2847
Email: cprice0075 | at | charter.net
Educational Consulting and Child Advocacy. Helping parents to respond to their child’s educational needs: Special Education and Regular Education.

Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Early Learning Services
Department of Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023
(781) 338-6357
Web: www.doe.mass.edu

Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Early Childhood Unit
Division for Special Health Needs
Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 624-5969
Email: ron.benham | at | state.ma.us
Web: www.state.ma.us/dph

Project CHILLD
Kathy Carley
500 Cummings Center, Suite 3850
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 232-0332; (978) 232-1103 (fax)
Email: kcarley.projectchilld | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.projectchilld.com
Pediatric occupational therapy, speech therapy and sound training center.

Psychological and Educational Testing Services
Michael Fitch M.Ed.CAGS
63 West State Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 885-1921; (413) 533-8747 (fax)
Email: mike_f761 | at | netzero.com
Experience performing psychological, educational, and social/emotional evaluations. Extensive background working in schools, hospitals, and outpatient settings. Skilled at working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Psychological Testing Consultants
Scott N. Andrews, Ph.D.
32 Adams Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-4344; (978) 342-2806 (fax)
Email: sandrews | at | psychtestingconsultants.com
Web: http://www.psychtestingconsultants.com
We provide comprehensive neuropsychological, psycho-educational, and social/emotional/behavioral assessments as well as special education advocacy services for children and adolescents.

Rachlis Advocacy
Lynn Rachlis
61 Hoover Road
Needham, MA 92494
(781) 449-0622
Email: lynnerachlis.advocacy | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.rachlisadvocacy.com
Special education and mental health advocate since 1982; specializing in advocacy for psychiatrically hospitalized children and adolescents.

Radius Pediatric Center
Marisa Baronas or Linda White
123 South Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 746-4343; (508) 747-2853 (fax)
Email: lwhite | at | radiusmanagement.com
Web: http://radiushealthcarecenters.com
We are a center for multihandicapped children with severe cognitive disabilities. We offer residential care, day school and specialized service program for those over 22.

Sherry L. Rajaniemi-Gregg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 368
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-1358; (978) 820-5388 (fax)
Email: sherry | at | sherrygregg.com
Web: http://www.sherrygregg.com
Provide legal representation in all phases of special education law with individualized, responsive counseling and advice throughout Massachusetts.

RCS Learning Center
Natalie Rizzo
6 Strathmore Road
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5940; (508) 650-5942; (508) 650-5944 (fax)
Email: nmrrcs | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.progressforallchildren.com
Realizing Children’s Strengths (RCS) provides the highest quality of individualized behavioral and educational services for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.

REACH Educational Services
Christine Blake
115 Sandwich Street, Suite 5
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-1556; (508) 398-1501 (fax)
Email: cmblake1 | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.reachedu.com
REACH offers a variety of educational and consultative services to children and families including skills assessment, behavioral intervention, home programming, social skills groups and ABA instructional programming.

Read On Reading Specialists
Jaime Jancosek Nassar
361 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02474
(508) 361-6526
Email: jaime.jancosek | at | gmail.com
Research-based intensive phonological & phonemic awareness, fluency, comprehension and expressive/receptive language instruction.

REASEN, LLC
Chad Linstruth, MPA
22 Ice House Rd.
Leominster, MA 01453
(508) 245-5571
Email: clreasen | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.reasen.org
Responsible Encounters of Advocacy and Sexuality Educators Network, provides Educational Advocacy and Sexuality Education to those with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. With decades of experience.

Kimberly Rego, Special Education Advocacy
23 Irvington Rd
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 312-5407
Email: kim.rego.advocate | at | gmail.com
Web: http://kimberly-rego.strikingly.com
Providing technical assistance and guidance for families with special needs across Massachusetts. Compassionate direction for all disabilities with a focus on autism spectrum and mental health. Massachusetts Advocates for Children Fellow and FCSN trained.

Relate to Autism
Kat Houghton
485 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 300
Cambridge, MA 02139
(800) 340-5978
Email: support | at | relatetoautism.com
Web: http://www.relatetoautism.com
A unique combination of online Member Tools and professional consultation services using the Growth through Play System providing relationship-based support services for parents.

Michael L. Rich, Esq.
Attorney at Law
37 Middlesex Circle – Unit 21
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 373-1582
Email: KidLaw | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.MichaelRichLaw.com
Attorney concentrating in Children’s and Family Law: Allegations of abuse and neglect (DCF defense), guardianships, special education, school discipline, Child in Need of Services (CHINS)

Sally Rae Rogers M.Ed. Counseling Psychology
35 Deerfield Rd.
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-3574
Email: songinside | at | earthlink.net
Play therapy utilizing inprovisational singing and drama play. Fun communication development through mutual creation & repetition of personally designed drama story and song-always fun.

Roman Music Therapy Services
Meredith R. Pizzi, MT-BC
423 Main St., Suite 2A
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 420-4669
Email: mpizzi | at | romanmusictherapy.com
Web: http://www.romanmusictherapy.com
Roman Music Therapy Services provides individual and group music therapy services in the Greater Boston and North Shore areas.

Beth L. Ross, Esq.
Attorney at Law
400 Trade Center, Suite 5900
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 670-3373; (781) 709-5446 (fax)
Email: beth | at | rosseducationlaw.com
Web: http://www.rosseducationlaw.com
Experienced law practice committed to representing parents of children with special education needs in all areas of special education and education law

Julia Rueschemeyer, Esq.
Attorney at Law
75 Market Place, 3rd Floor
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 885-9338; (413) 253-7584 (fax)
Email: juliarueschemeyer | at | msn.com
Web: http://www.juliarueschemeyer.com
Special education related cases are part of my practice, including advocacy, IEPs, Section 504s and out of district placements.

The Sally Borden Program at Friends Academy
Laura Velazquez
1088 Tucker Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
Email: lvelazquez@friendsacademy1810.org
Web: http://www.friendsacademy1810.org
The Sally Borden Program provides specialized instruction for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia. Orton-Gillingham is the core program used for targeted reading instruction. Small classes, specialized training for teachers and a positive, encouraging environment are the cornerstones of our successful program.

Jeffrey Sankey, Esq.
Attorney at Law
25 Braintree Hill Park, Suite 200
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 931-3127; (781) 930-3128 (fax)
Email: jsankey | at | sankeylaw.com
Web: http://www.sankeylaw.com
Special Education Attorney representing parents of children with disabilities, including: team meetings, IEP review, BSEA hearings, school discipline and manifestation hearings, bullying and juvenile court proceedings.

Sargent Child and Family Services
Catherine Sargent
2 Woodland Ave.
Kingston, MA 02364
(617) 930-2721
Email: csargent | at | sargentchild.com
Web: http://www.sargentchild.com
Provide assessment, consultation, and ABA and Floortime therapy, to children ages 0-12 and their families. We also provide trainings and workshops.

Gina Sattler, MED
Educational Consultant /Advocate
25 Nottingham Drive
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 526-9978
Email: sattlers | at | charter.net
Providing families and schools with all types of educational, consulting, and training services for students educational, emotional, and social needs. Includes planning educational needs, obtaining services, and school placements.

Ann F. Scannell, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Morrison Mahoney LLP
446 Main Street, Suite 1010
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 757-7777; (508) 752-6224 (fax)
Email: ascannell | at | morrisonmahoney.com
Web: http://morrisonmahoney.com
Dedicated to helping Massachusetts’ families obtain the appropriate educational services for their child with disabilities. Offices in Worcester, Springfield, Fall River and Boston.

Sam Schoenfeld, Esq.
Attorney at Law
490 Chapman Street, Suite 201
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 830-9990; (781) 830-9993 (fax)
Email: admin | at | wallacelawoffice.com
Web: http://wallacelawoffice.com
Assisting families with children in need of special education services; guardianships, care and protection, school discipline and delinquency issues.

Schwartz Center for Children
1 Posa Place
Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 996-3391; (508) 996-3397 (fax)
Email: mmaiato | at | schwartzcenter.org
Web: http://www.schwartzcenter.org
We are a full year approved day school serving students 3 -22 with multiple disabilities. Services: academic, speech, occupational, physical and aquatic therapy.

Joseph A. Seckler, Esq.
Attorney at Law
446 Main Street, Suite 1010
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 757-7777; (508) 752-6224 (fax)
Email: jseckler | at | morrisonmahoney.com
Web: http://www.morrisonmahoney.com
Experienced litigation attorneys who consult and advise families of students with special needs in public and private schools in Massachusetts and throughout the Northeast.

Sensational Kids Occupational Therapy
Brooke Lear, MS, OTR/L
14 Cedar Street, Suite 314
Amesbury, MA 01985
(978) 378-4848
Email: brooke | at | sensationalkidsOT.com
Web: http://www.sensationalkidsOT.com
Pediatric Occupational Therapy practice, with a specialty in sensory integration, focusing on assessment and treatment of children with difficulties in sensory processing, fine motor skills, handwriting, and coordination issues.

SenseAbility Gym Incorporated
Alysia Butler, Co-Director
8 Charlesview Road, Unit 4
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 381-1231
Email: alysia | at | senseabilitygym.com
Web: http://www.senseabilitygym.com
SenseAbility Gym is a nonprofit indoor sensory gym for children with special needs.

Kristen M. Serwecki, Advocate
19 Holland Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 250-7637; (413) 564-0131 (fax)
Email: Serwecki2 | at | aol.com
Experienced Disability and Social Services advocate located in Western Massachusetts, and serving children and families across MA, CT, VT, NH, and NY.

Mary W. Sheridan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
9 Summer Street, Suite 201
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 346-3805; (508) 507-3610 (fax)
Email: Msheridan | at | divorcecollaborative.con
Web: http://maspecialedlaw.com
We offer special education advocacy services to families of children with special needs, as well as family law services including mediation and collaborative divorce.

Sue Shoemaker – Tutoring Services
10 Fitch Terrace
Randolph, MA 02368-5116
(508) 203-0933
Email: sueshoemaker.og | at | gmail.com
IDA Certified Dyslexia Practitioner. Providing individual, Orton-Gillingham tutorial services to individuals with Dyslexia/Specific Reading Disability. Grade 1 through adult. 22 years experience.

Shriver Center – UMASS Medical School
200 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452-6319
(781) 642-0001; (800) 764-0200 (TTY)
Web: http://www.umassmed.edu/shriver/

Joseph B Simons, Esq.
Attorney at Law
10 Winthrop Square, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
(781) 797-0555
Email: joe | at | jbsimonslaw.com
Web: http://www.jbsimonslaw.com/education.html
My practice is dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs, as well as their families.

Simply Smiles Tutoring, LLC
21 Pleasant St Suite 235
Newburyport, MA 01950
(781) 626-4806
Email: simplysmilestutoring | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.simplysmilestutoring.com
Simply Smiles Tutoring, LLC serves the autism population in the North Shore area ages 1-10. Call now for a FREE initial consult (Main office is in Newburyport)

Charlotte Simpson, Special Education Parent Consultant and Advocate
170 Monroe Street
Pembroke, MA 02359
(617) 842-6384
Email: charlottesimpson@comcast.net
Web: http://consultant-advocate.com
Serving children and families in Southeastern Mass. I specialize in developmental trauma, attachment and complex mental health. FCSN certified.

Tim Sindelar, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Ames, Hilton, Martin & Sindelar
22 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge MA 012139
(617) 871-2140
Email: sindelar | at | ahmslegal.com
With four experienced attorneys, AHMS brings more than 75 years legal experience in working in the areas of special education, mental health and other state services, disability discrimination and civil rights.

Anne Marie Smith, M.Ed. 
10 Kirkland Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 789-0906; (413) 626-7156
Email: iephelp | at | comcast.net
As a Retired certified Special and Regular Education Teacher, College Disability Coordinator providing expert witness, classroom observation tutorial services and other professional services upon request.

Cheryl B. Smith, MA, CAGS, LLC 
P.O. Box # 163
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 687-2942; (413) 665-0245
Email: sch.psych.smith | at | comcast.net
Licensed psychologist providing psycho-educational assessment services as well as support services, e.g. counseling, social skills- assertiveness training, advocacy, and referrals.

Social Smart Kids
Nadine Briggs
P.O. Box 667
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 764-2758
Email: nbriggs | at | socialsmartkids.com
Web: http://www.socialsmartkids.com
Social Smart Kids supports children with social challenges through consulting (classroom chats/ advocacy), online advice, parent tips, discussion cards, safety bracelets, books, videos, and more.

Southeast Advocate Associates, Inc. 
Cheryl Follett
4 Carleton Rd.
Plainville, MA 02762
(508) 272-0010; (508) 695-9799 (fax)
Email: CherSEA | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.southeastadvocateassociates.com
A comprehensive advocacy and family support service for children with special needs ages birth through transition to adult life.

South Shore Advocates for Education
Kim Carvette M.Ed.
82 Lincoln St.
Norwell, MA 02061
(617) 312-9694
Email: kcarvette | at | gmail.com
Getting kids services they qualify for under special education law while teaching parents HOW to advocate. Accompanying families at IEP meetings, building effective IEPs.

South Shore Support Services
Renee McCorkle
317 Libbey Industrial Parkway Suite B300
Weymouth, MA 02189
(781) 331-7878; (781) 331-4882 (fax)
Email: rmcorksoshsuport | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.southshoresupportservices.com
Since 1995,We are dedicated to providing supports to people with developmental disabilities. We serve from all sements of the community and do so in a manner that respects cultural diversity.

SPEAK Consulting, LLC
Kristen A. DeMarco, J.D.
80 King George Dr.
Boxford, MA 01921
(978) 278-0780
Email: info | at | speakconsulting.org
Web: http://www.speakconsulting.org
Supporting Parents through Education and Advocacy for Kids, SPEAK Consulting, LLC serves families of children with special needs in most communities North of Boston.

Speaking of Ability, Inc.
Susan Shapiro, M.S., CCC-SLP
PO Box 496
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 556-4332
Email: susan | at | speakingofability.com
Web: http://www.speakingofability.com
Educational consultant, advocate and speech-language pathologist ready to help you navigate special education and obtain the services your child requires.

Special Ed Express 
Carole A. Cleveland, M Ed
P.O. Box 903
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-6050; (413) 221-0672; (413) 323-4729 (fax)
Email: carolecleveland | at | aol.com
Consultations/services to parents of children with special needs that include attendence to meetings, mediations, review of ed plans, assessments, and advising/recommendations to parents on rights/regulations relating to special education.

Special Education Advocacy of Massachusetts Inc
Gina McClellan
25 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 200
Braintree, MA 02184
(617) 780-7571; (617) 507-2553 (fax)
Email: gina | at | specialedadvocacyofma.com
Web: http://www.specialedadvocacyofma.com
I have provided individualized advocacy services to children and young adults with many academic profiles.

Special Education Advocacy of New England
Nancy Reddish
12 Coventry Lane
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 809-3134
Email: Nreddish | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.SpedAdvocacy.com
Educational advocacy for special needs children. Consultation, IEP Development, Team meetings & Mediation. 12 years advocacy experience and a certified Mediator. Federation and Wrights Law trained.

Special Education Advocacy Services
J. Stephen Lowe, PhD
Acton MA 01720
(978) 263-9725; (779) 254-1289 (fax)
Email: advocate | at | paragon-c.com
Special education advocacy services for children and their families. I work to get the services that meet children’s individual needs. NVLD, autism spectrum, and specific learning disabilities.

Special Education Advocacy Services
Garrett Colson
128 Webster St, Unit #1
East Boston, MA 02128
(978) 853-8811
Email: ed_advocates | at | hotmail.com
FCSN Trained; Assessment, eligibility, IEP Development, Team Meetings, Suspensions/Expulsions, BSEA Hearings; Experienced with emotional/behavioral challenged adolescents, asbergers, bipolar, ADHD; Eastern Mass area.

Special Education Advocacy 
Anne M. Fitzgerald
156 Flaggler Drive
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 837-3478
Email: massfitz | at | adelphia.net
Special education advocacy for all learning disabilities. Primary focus is dyslexia, ADD/ADHD.

Special Education Advocate
Carolyn A. Moore
36 Alden Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 436-4262
Email: moorecarolyn | at | comcast.net
Special Education Advocate specializing in High Functioning Autism, Aspergers, NVLD and Mental Health Disabilities.

Special Education Advocate
Denise Sullivan
P.O. Box 4506
Chicopee, MA 01014-4506
(413) 594-2832; (413) 348-5066; (413) 594-2832 (fax)
Email: sped.advocate | at | verizon.net
Special Educational Advocate who works with parents to obtain the proper supports and accomodations for your child to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.

Special Education Collaborative Consulting
Lisa O’Connor
26 Byfield Road
Groveland, MA 01834
(508) 572-1095
Email: LOConnorAdvocate | at | aol.com
Special Education Advocate, FCSN trained, 14+ years experience. Specializing in ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Behavioral, Communication, Medical and SI issues. Experienced with IEPs, 504s and Mediation

Special Education Compliance and Complaint Page
Program Quality Assurance (781) 338-3700
Parent’s Guide to Special Education Appeals
Bureau of Special Education Appeals: (781) 338-6400
Web: http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/cc.html

Special Education Consultants of Massachusetts, Inc.
Dr. Sarah Prevelige
208 Main Street, Suite 115
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 478-0126; (508) 458-9484 (fax)
Email: info | at | spedconsultants.com
Web: http://www.spedconsultants.com
Neuropsychological testing, psychological evaluations, social-cognitive and SEL evaluations, groups, counseling, parent support/counseling.

Special Education Planning and Policy Development Office
Department of Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023
(781) 338-3000; (781) 338-3388
Web: http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/

Special Education Solutions
371 Mount Vernon Street
Dedham, MA 02026-3325
(781) 329-6874
Email: LoisKraus5 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.spedsolutionsma.com
My mission is to empower and provide you with the best strategies, options and resources personally tailored to your child’s unique educational needs.

Special Education Teacher and Private Tutor
Jennifer Thistle, M.S.Ed.
16 Winstead Ave.
Woburn, MA 01801
(339) 227-3136
Email: wilsontutor | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.geocities.com/wilsontutor
Certified in Wilson, as well as many Project Read and Lindamood-Bell programs. Educated at Simmons College. High quality tutoring in an enjoyable and supportive enviroment.

Special Education Web Page
For questions about special education compliance monitoring systems and requirements in school districts, education collaboratives, charter schools or Chapter 766 Approved Private Schools, contact Program Quality Assurance Services at (781)338-3700.
Web: http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/

Special Needs Consulting and Advocacy
Rachael Wurtman J.D., M.S.
P.O. Box 236
1295 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 997-6348
Email: rachael.wurtman | at | gmail.com
Consultation and advocacy for parents and caregivers of children ages 2-high school. Expert in emotional disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Transition Planning.

Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, PC
Annette Hines-Worthington
20 Speen Street, Suite 101
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 861-3453; (508) 861-3690 (fax)
Email: ahines | at | specialneeds-law.com
Web: http://www.specialneeds-law.com
Annette personally understands challenges faced by disabled individuals and families. Her expertise is in the area of Special Needs including Trusts, Public Benefits and Guardianships.

Spectrum Families Advocacy
Cheryl Temple
3 Auburn Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 202-9113
Email: Spectrumfamilies | at | gmail.com
Web: http://spectrumfamiliesadvocacy.blogspot.com
Spectrum Families Advocacy works with families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders to successfully navigate the special education process in Massachusetts

Special Needs Advocacy Network
P. O. Box 269, Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-7999
Web: www.spanmass.org
SPAN is an association of advocates and others concerned about the special needs of children and young adults with disabilities. The mission and purpose of SPAN is to develop and promote a functioning and supportive network of child advocates.

Special Organizer
Jennifer Bolduc
57 Juniper Drive
Norwood, MA 02062
(617) 797-4250; (781) 948-4576 (fax)
Email: specialorganizer | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.specialorganizer.com
With the Special Organizer’s help, your organized paperwork and comparison grids and charts will empower you to persuasively and effectively advocate for your child’s needs.

Special Touch Advocacy
Teresa Sauro
50 Cook St.
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-5445; (617) 641-9168 (fax)
Email: stat766 | at | comcast.net
Helping parents understand the process of obtaining special education services for their child. FCSN trained with 30 years experience.

SPED Child and Teen
S.M. Riddle
86 Prendiville Way
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 303-3424
Email: info | at | spedchildmass.com
Web: http://www.spedchildmass.com
Website and Newsletter that Lists Up Coming Disability Events, Workshops, Conferences and More in the Greater Massachusetts Communities.

SPEDWatch, Inc. 
Ellen M. Chambers, MBA
P.O. Box 1440
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-5983; (978) 433-0492 (fax)
Email: emchambers | at | charter.net
Web: http://www.spedwatch.org
Statewide nonprofit executing a grassroots civil rights movement to secure the educational rights of Massachusetts students with disabilities.

Speech & Language Resources
Sherri Miller, M.Ed., CCC/SLP
475 Franklin St., S201
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 620-9094; (508) 620-1008 (fax)
Email: slrtalk | at | conversent.net
Teaching with compassion. Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for speech, language, and voice challenges for children, adolecsents, and adults. Groups for social skills.

Speech Therapeutics
Tanya Acosta-Sinnott
818 E. Fifth St.
South Boston, MA 02127
(857) 257-9081
Email: shmrk123 | at | aol.com
Speech Therapy services for all ages. Autism, Aspergers, Articulation, Voice Therapy etc.

SS Speech Pathology Partners, LLC
Suzanne M Ducharme, MS CCC-SLP
440 Washington St Suite 2
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-7575; (781) 335-7501 (fax)
Email: SueDucharmeSLP | at | aol.com
I provide diagnostic and treatment services to children birth-16 years. I combine traditional SLP services with Craniosacral therapy and Reiki for optimal outcomes.

State Mediation System
Department of Education
Bureau of Special Education Appeals
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 338-6443
Web: www.doe.mass.edu/sped/

Statewide Head Injury Program
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
27 Wormwood Street, Fort Point Place, Suite 600
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 204-3852; (617) 204-3817 (TTY); (800) 223-2559 (MA only)

Step By Step Consulting
Jennifer Herrmann
P.O. Box 435
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(774) 277-0254
Email: Jennifer | at | StepByStepConsulting.Net
Education advocate for children with special needs. FCSN trained. Mission is to obtain the best services possible for children and establish a collaborative relationship between families and schools.

Steps to Success LLC
Alyssa Porter
183 Bedford St
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 674-0000
Email: admin | at | stepstosuccessconsultants.com
Web: http://www.stepstosuccessconsultants.com
Steps to Success, LLC, is a dynamic provider of behaviorally-based consultation and educational services utilizing an applied behavior analysis (ABA) model.

Steri Educational Inst. LC 
Steve Angelique
P.O. Box 815
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 833-3666; (508) 477-2002; (508) 888-6477 (fax)
Email: SAnglq | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.TutorsIsUs.com
Moderate SPED services relative to academics. School system-authorized. Serving Cape Cod and southeastern Mass.

Mary G. Stevens, Esq.
Attorney at Law
7 Wallingford Square, Suite 206
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 703-2950; (207) 703-2951 (fax)
Email: mstevens | at | gibbonsstevens.com
Web: http://www.gibbonsstevens.com
Attorney providing special education advocacy in Massachusetts and Maine

Robert Stier, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 989
Andover, MA 01810
(508) 265-2037; (978) 775-5396; (800) 716-1291 (fax)
Email: RobertPhD | at | aol.com
Provide (fee for service) educational consultation, mediation/advocacy services to parents of children/adolescents requiring specialized educational services.

Tee Stock, Occupational Therapy
(781) 444-4528
Email: edandtee | at | rcn.com
Evaluation/Assessment/Sensory Foundation and Sensory Diet Tools, Activities of Daily Living, Fine Motor, Visual Motor, Visual Perceptual, Transition Planning, Accommodations, Handwriting and Typing

Miriam Strenger, Special Education Advocacy Services
32 Maple Avenue
Avon, MA 02322
(508) 587-6599; (508) 587-5633 (fax)
Email: Spedadvorn | at | aol.com
Special Education advocate with 21 years of experience. I assist parents in developing a plan to address their concerns and resolve disputes.

Elena Stuhl M.Ed.
122 Berry Avenue
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
(508) 244-7081; (508) 775-4773 (fax)
Email: elena.duffy | at | icloud.com
Duffy and Associates Advocates Inc. provides high quality service to parents and children with challenges. We may be hired by a parent or guardian, but unlike other advocates, we believe we work for the child. Our mission is to help children with challenges reach their greatest potential.

Sudbury Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Paula Moyer, Chair 2012-2013
40 Fairbank Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 639-3202
Email: sudburysepac | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.sudburysepac.org
The Sudbury SEPAC acts as a resource and advisor to parents and educators of children with disabilities in the Sudbury PreK-8 Public Schools.

David Tharaldson Advocacy
182 Poplar St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-0471
Email: dvdtharaldson | at | aol.com
I provide a service to parents by informing them of their legal rights mandated by state and federal laws, and by attending team meetings.

Therapeutic Learning Center
Diane L. Maxson, MS, OTR/L
500 Chapman Street, Suite 104
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-9955; (781) 821-9950 (fax)
Email: info | at | therapeuticlearningctr.com
Web: http://www.therapeuticlearningctr.com
TLC is a multi service pediatric therapy center offering a variety of programs and services designed to enhance each child’s ability to control their bodies, to be successful learners, have positive relationships with their family and community, and develop inner resources to use as they grow and develop.

Thinking Outside the Classroom
Michael Delman
1071 Worcester Road, Ste. 31
Framingham, MA 01701
(774) 279-6395
Email: michael | at | delmanconsulting.com
Web: http://www.ThinkingOutsideTheClassroom.com
Thinking Outside the Classroom provides tutoring and consulting to students with disabilities and their families in the Metrowest and Greater Boston area.

Thom Springfield Infant Toddler Services 
Marie Peirent
1506 A Allen Street
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 783-5500; (413) 782-7612 (fax)
Email: mpeirent | at | thomchild.org
Web: http://thomchild.org
Early Intervention Home visting serivces for children birth to three years old who have developmental delays or are at risk for delays.

TILL, Inc. and Strattus | at | TILL
(Main Address/Contact Info)
20 Eastbrook Rd., Suite 201
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 302-4600
Email: info | at | tillinc.org

  • TILL Autism Support Center
    Joshua Lyons, Coordinator
    Web: http://www.tillinc.org/autism_support.html
    Serves children ages birth to 21 with an ASD diagnosis and their families in the Boston Metro Region.
  • TILL Residential Services
    Ed Castelli, Director
    Web: http://www.tillinc.org/residential.html
    Offers a wide range of housing options; 24-hour supports, Creative Living Options, Shared Living and Adult Foster Care, and Individualized Supports.
  • TILL Day Habilitation Services
    Stella Reis, Director
    Web: http://www.tillinc.org/day_habilitation.html
    Provide a comprehensive range of specialized services, developing dynamic activities to ensure that the person is actively involved in their daily routines.
  • TILL Personal Care Management
    Sylvia Ciezkowski, Manager
    Web: http://www.tillinc.org/personal_care.html
    Provides clinical evaluation, training and resources for individuals and families under the Mass Health Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program.
  • STRATTUS Clinical Competency Evaluation Services
    Sharon Kreder, PhD
    (781) 329-9365
    Email: sharon.kreder | at | tillinc.org
    Web: http://www.tillinc.org/competency_evaluation.html
    Utilizes Senior-level clinicians with specialized experience necessary to appropriately assess decision making by individuals with cognitive differences.
  • STRATTUS at TILL Mental Health Clinic
    Sharon Kreder, PhD
    (781) 329-9365
    Email: sharon.kreder | at | tillinc.org
    Web: http://www.tillinc.org/strattus.html
    Provides comprehensive care for children, adolescents, adults, families and groups on an outreach basis, as well as in our licensed clinic.

T. L. Connections, Inc.
Karin McClure
155-M New Boston St, Ste 140
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-0759; (781) 932-0797 (fax)
Email: karin | at | tlcadvocacy.com
Bridging the gap and empowering parents and schools. We work with all ages/disabilities throughout all of Eastern MA and Southern NH. FCSN trained/SPAN member.

Dina A. Traniello, Ed.D.
11 Smith Ave.
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-1480; (781) 354-0854
Email: dtraniello | at | verizon.net
Consultation focused on supporting students with disabilities and specifically challenging behaviors. Additionally, I train school personnel on conducting FBAs and implementing positive behavior support plans.

Tree House Advocacy
Lee Desmarais-Moitoso
P.O. Box 850
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 851-0533
Email: treehouseadvocacy | at | gmail.com
Web: http://treehouseadvocacy.googlepages.com
Special Education Advocate/Consultant,FCSN and EDCO trained,DOE Educational Surrogate Parent. Free consults, sliding scale, Medically Complex,Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Transition (Age 15-22).

Trek Associates
Steve Dykstra
PO Box 110
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-6645; (413) 283-6645 (fax)
Email: TrekAssoc | at | aol.com
Web: http://wordforging.com
Speech & Language services, learning difference specialist, with expertise in assisting students with written expression needs.

Triad Advocacy
Melody Orfei
192 Virginia Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-2182; (978) 528-3342 (fax)
Email: mel3sons | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.concordspedpac.org/
Knowledge of the law, understanding of evaluations, reading issues, executive functioning and social issues. Special Education Advocate, securing the services that meet your child’s needs.

Triple C Consulting
Jessica Hickman
2 Glacier Ln.
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 556-5181; (928) 261-8182
Email: feroli1104 | at | comcast.net
In home support services for children and teens with disabilities. A wide range of services from IEP planning to behavior intervention. Social skill training for autism spectrum disorders as well.

Triumph Center
Tim Niemiec, LMHC, BCBA, LABA
36 Woburn Street
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-9277; (781) 944-6535 (fax)
Email: triumphcenter | at | verizon.net
Web: http://triumphcenter.net
The Triumph Center is a counseling /consultation center serving Massachusetts. We provide counseling services for children, adolescents, young adults, and consultation/evaluations for various institutions.

Michael W. Turner Esq.
Attorney at Law
242 Wareham Road
P.O. Box 910
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 748-2362; (508) 748-6836 (fax)
Email: mturner | at | meganet.net
Web: http://mwturnerlaw.com
Special education law representing families and children seeking services and placements and criminal law as 9 of 10 children in juvenile courts have IEPs.

Tutoring Success A1
Ms Lori Ajamian, MEd
2211 Lexington Ridge Drive
Lexington, MA 02421
(617) 610-0279
Email: Lal022ppc | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.teacherweb.com/MA/tutoringsuccess/LoriAjamian
A comprehensive tutoring service for every academic need for students with varying abilities.

TUTORrific Academic Services 
Alexis Avila
5 Sylvan Way
Wayland, MA 01778
(781) 753-9951
Email: info | at | TUTORrific.com
Web: http://www.TUTORrific.com
Tutoring in Standardized Test Preparation, Academic Subjects College and College and Career Counseling Success and Study Skills Coaching; have successfully worked with students who have NLD and ADD.

Tutoring By Design
Alicia Diozzi, M.Ed., Director
121 Loring Avenue #250
Salem, MA 01970
Email: Alicia | at | TutoringByDesign.com
Web: http://www.TutoringByDesign.com
In home tutoring for children with Special Needs. Our tutors have experience in Special Education and can design programs that address the learner’s unique needs.

Tutoring Success A1
55 Hill Rd. #207
Belmont, MA
(617) 610-9146
Email: Loriaa1tutor | at | aol.com
Remedial instruction for elementary level students in Reading, Writing, English, The English Language, Math and all related subjects and skills.

United Cerebral Palsy of Metro Boston, Inc.
71 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-5480
Email: UCPBOST | at | aol.com

Upper Cape Cod Educational Services
Kristine Burke-Caruso
11 Shagbark Rd.
Forestdale, MA 02644
(774) 313-0562
Email: ucced | at | ymail.com
Web: http://ucced.wordpress.com
Does your child need a voice in his/her education? Do you feel overwhelmed with the prospect of navigating the process on your own? I can help.

Urban PRIDE
Charlotte R. Spinkston
c/o The Boston Foundation
75 Arlington STreet, 10th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 338-4508; (617) 338-4276; (617) 338-1608 (fax)
Email: info | at | urbanpride.org
Web: http://urbanpride.org
A non-profit parent organization providing a comprehensive system of information, direct support, and referral for parents of children from birth through transition to adult life.

Valley Education Advocacy
Nikki LaForte, M.S, M.B.A.
PO Box 496
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 374-4194; (413) 584-6083 (fax)
Email: Nikki2006 | at | charter.net
Special Education Advocate working with parents to help them understand special education rights through consultations and direct advocacy representation. Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Emotional/Behavioral.

Charles E. Vander Linden, Esq.
Attorney at Law
625 Main Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
and
7 State Street
Worcester, MA 01608
(978) 345-6791; (978) 345-6935 (fax)
Email: cvanderlinden | at | starrvanderlinden.com
Web: http://starrvanderlinden.com
I have represented parents and disabled children seeking special education services since graduating from Harvard Law School in 1976.

Vendito Consulting (South Shore)
Diane Bartlett
Franklin Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 799-6426; (866) 851-2477 (fax)
Email: diane.bartlett2 | at | verizon.net
Advocacy services for parents of children with Special Needs. Success through collaboration. Trained by Federation for Children with Special Needs in 2004. Experienced in Mediation.

Village Family Chiropractic
Dr. Lisa Geiger
126 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 566-2001; (617) 566-2007 (fax)
Email: chirolisa | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.villagechiro.com
Chiropractic care from pregnancy throughout life. Amazingly effective with special-needs kids, as it allows their nervous system to function with less interference. Just ask my son!

Vista Preparatory School
Kathleen E. Farrell
2 Dundee Park
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 470-1399; (978) 470-1106 (fax)
Email: kathyf | at | vistaprep.org
Web: http://www.vistaprep.org
Vista Prep is a small Independent School in Andover, MA that serves students in the elementary grades with at least average intelligence, who have learning-style differences. Instruction is very individualized.

VSA arts of Massachusetts
China Trade Center
2 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116-9856
(617) 350-7713; (617) 350-6836 (TTY)
Email: cjwashburn | at | vsamass.org
Web: www.vsamass.org

D. Luray Wallace, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Wallace Law Office, P.C.
490 Chapman Street, Suite 201
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 830-9990; (781) 830-9993 (fax)
Email: admin | at | wallacelawoffice.com
Web: http://wallacelawoffice.com
Assisting families with children in need of Special Ed Services as well as those seeking advice re guardianship or juvenile delinquency issues.

Meredith G. Warshaw, M.S.S., M.A.
Special Needs Educational Advisor
Newton MA
(617) 964-2994; (617) 344-5666 (fax)
Email: mwarshaw | at | uniquelygifted.org
Web: http://consult.uniquelygifted.org

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Dana Farley, Parent Partner
CAP
30 Mystic Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 641-8270
Email: dfarley3 | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.waysideparentpartnership.org
Parent Support Group in Cambridge/Somerville area, for families of children/adolescents with mental health and/or behavioral challenges.

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Anne Sullivan, Parent Support Coordinator
406 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 643-2580 x 123
Email anne_sullivan | at | waysideyouth.org
Parent Support Groups in Acton & Arlington, for parents/caregivers of children or adolescents with mental health &/or behavioral challenges.

Weaver Center
Carolyn Case
30 Boston Post Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-1112 Ext. 210; (508) 358-1112 Ext. 213; (508) 358-3441 (fax)
Email: Info | at | WeaverCenter.org
Web: http://WeaverCenter.org
Neuropsychological and educational evaluations, educational advocacy, medication, treatment and self advocacy skills development for children and adults with learning, attention, organization and self-esteem difficulties.

Marilyn Weber, Special Education Parent Consultant
11 Dartmouth Avenue
Dedham, MA 02026
(617) 640-1007
Email: maroweber | at | gmail.com
Parent consultant with over 10 years experience, specializing in ADD, ADHD, PDD, Autism/Asperger youngsters and transitioning the 15-year old.

Wellesley Therapeutic Services
110 Cedar Street, #100
Wellesley, MA 02481
(781) 237-1769 Ext. 232; (781) 239-9965 (fax)
Email: sflaxslp | at | gmail.com
Web: www.wellesley-pt.com/specialized-programs/speech-therapy
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Evaluation/treatment of children through adults. Diagnoses include language, articulation/phonological disorders, apraxia, learning disabilites, tongue thrust, and autism spectrum disorders.

Who’s Learning Now, LLC
Debbie Sharp, M.Ed
PO Box 114
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 494-6605
Email: whoslearningnow | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.WhosLearningNow.com
Special and general education teacher and parent – 20 years in the classrooms, now I bridge the relationship between schools and families all for the child! Educational Consultant and Special Education Advocate.

WiggleKids
Kimberly Ferrara
262 Swansea Mall Drive
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 728-8720
Email: kimferrara221 | at | comcast.net
Web: http://wigglekids.org
WiggleKids is a fitness studio that caters to all ages, all abilities. Monthly memberships offers inclusive classes, workshops and open gym time. WiggleKids is completely inclusive. All classes are non-competitive and provide plenty of exercise and social time…

Kate Wilson, Special Education Advocate
59 Hubbardston Road
Templeton, MA 01468
(978) 618-9451
Email: katewilson2 | at | comcast.net
Special education advocacy: consultation, IEP/504 development, TEAM meetings, mediations. FCSN trained

Wilson Tutoring
Janice ambrose
8 Eastern Point Road
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-4655
Email: jan_amb | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://web.me.com/janiceambrose/Tutoring
Individualized tutoring to improve basic skills for reading and writing. North shore area w/in 20 mile radius of Gloucester.

Andrea Wizer, M. Ed.
7 Emerson Rd.
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 449-8367
Email: awizer | at | comcast.net
Provide consultation, advocacy and support for parents of children with social, emotional, behavioral challenges. Help navigate the IEP and state agency systems.

Lillian E. Wong, Esq.
Attorney at Law
15 Morningside Drive
Topsfield, MA 01983
(978) 561-9001; (978) 561-1591 (fax)
Email: lwong | at | lillianwongesq.com
Web: http://www.lillianwongesq.com
Compassionate and Strategic Advocacy; Massachusetts Special Education Law Blog

Worcester Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Jennifer Lish
9 Cedar Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 210-0114
Email: Jenniferlishphd | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.worcestercognitivebehaviortherapy.com
CBT for children, teens and adults with OCD, phobias, anxiety disorders, phobias, selective mutism, school refusal.

Rachael Wurtman J.D., M.S. Special Needs Consulting
P.O. Box 236
1295 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 997-6348
Email: rachael.wurtman | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.rwurtman.com
Special education advocacy and legal representation. I specialize in mental illness, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and transition planning. In addition to my law degree, I have a master’s degree in child development…

Y3K Tutor In Your Home
40 Ware Rd
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 492-8700
Email: info | at | Y3KTutorInYourHome.com
Web: http://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com
Call Y3K Tutor In Your Home today, when schoolwork goes the wrong way! We tutor special ed. and regular ed. students in your home.

Jan Yeh, Speech-language pathologist, MS, CCC-SLP 
50 Grove St.
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 544-7399
Email: janyeh | at | bellatlantic.net
Specializng in one-on-one and group work with school-aged children struggling with language-based learning difficulties, reading/writing struggles, and executive functioning deficits.

Soyoung Yoon, Esq., PhD
Attorney at Law
539 Concord Ave.
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-1679
Email: syoon | at | syoonlaw.com
Web: http://syoonlaw.com
Special Education Attorney providing various stages of educational and legal proceedings such as IEP meetings, settlement negotiations, or due process hearings.