A4K — Advocates for Kids
Tim Runner
26891 Recodo Lane
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-3601; (949) 295-8374 (cell); (949) 716-9498 (fax)
Email: timrunner | at | cox.net
Web: http://www.special-education-answers.com
We have a proven track-record of enabling parents to recover tuition costs for private school and residential placements. We represent clients at IEPs, SSTs, Due Processes Hearings, and Mediations as well as to Regional Centers, SSI, and state Mental Health, Disability & Insurance Agencies.
Academic Assessment & Advocacy
Shelley L. Kochen, MA-Sped.
PO Box 58131
Tukwila, WA 98138
(206) 721-8564
Email: CanDoLD | at | Earthlink.net
Educational advocacy services for all age individuals with Learning Disabilities, including Behavior and ADD disorders. In addition, Cognitive and Educational Evaluations for adolescents and adults.
Academic Assessment & Advocacy
Rachel Spencer, Ed.S
4201 Harbor Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98126
(425) 999-4699
Email: CanDoLD | at | bigfoot.com
Provide private clinic based assessment and diagnosis of Learning Disabilities for adolescents & adults seeking educational support & accommodations. Also, affordable advocacy support (birth-21) during IEP’s/504, expulsions.
The Academic Institute
Sherrill O’Shaughnessy-Alexand
13400 NE 20th Street, Suite 47
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844; (425) 401-6323 (fax)
Email: sherril | at | academicinstitute.com
Web: http://www.academicinstitute.com
TAI provides middle and high school students small classes (no more than 7 students), college counseling, simultaneous “dual enrollment” with other schools, and work/volunteer credit.
Achieve Learning Center
Angela Ohme, M. Ed.
161 SE Barrington Drive
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 969-0003
Email: director | at | achievelearning.net
Web: http://www.achievelearning.net
Academic assessments, tutoring and consultation services. Educators with Special Education Certification available to teach students of all ability levels.
ADD Student Coaching
Mimi Handlin, MSW
7517 43rd Avenue N.E.
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 579-8274
Email: addfamilycoaching | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.addstudentcoaching.com
Organizational/Homework/Life Skills tutoring for adolescents and college students with AD/HD. Offer support, and teach structures and systems to help students manage ADHD and experience success.
ADHD Hope
Stacy Gray
1297 Forest Rock LN
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 509-4905
Email: stacygray | at | adhd-hope.com
Web: http://www.adhd-hope.com
Consultations for families with kids with ADHD, teaching anger management strategies for kids, parenting strategies, homework and classroom strategies. Workshops and free email newsletters.
Ain’t MisBehavin’ ABCs
Donna Winsor
1307 College Street SE
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-9558; (360) 870-1008
Email: dwinsor | at | aintmisbehavinabcs.com
Web: http://www.aintmisbehavinabcs.com
Tutoring and Counseling services that help children learn focus, communication, and relationship skills, and learning styles to perform better academically and behaviorally in the classroom.
All About Handwriting
Vanda Russell, MOTR/L
5076 Festival Blvd.
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 734-7177
Email: vmrussell | at | msn.com
Retired pediatric occupational therpaist specializes in helping children develop pre-writing and writing skills. Evaluation, progrm planning, and tutoring available. Trained in Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum.
All Our Children
David Thorngate
428 N. Main
Deer Park, WA 99006
(509) 464-5595; (509) 464-5599 (fax)
Email: aoc | at | allourchildrenwa.org
Web: www.allourchildrenwa.org
The Mission of All Our Children is to work in cooperation with public schools and other organizations to meet the needs of children with disabilities
Applied Behavioral Changes
Robyn Teske
1513 E. Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-2664 ex.16; (360) 510-2516; (360) 671-8006 (fax)
Email: robyn | at | freedman-associates.com
Web: http://www.freedman-associates.com
Applied Behavioral Changes develops effective treatment programs, decreasing problem behaviors by increasing functional communication. Programs utilize Applied Behavior Analysis and the Picture Exchange Communication System.
The Arc of King County
10550 Lake City Way NE, Suite A
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 364-6337; (206) 364-8140 (fax); (206) 364-8384; (877) 964-0600
Email: inforef | at | arcofkingcounty.org
The Arc of Spokane
Gregg Osborne
320 E 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 328-6326; (509) 328-6342 (fax)
Email: gosborne | at | arc-spokane.org
Web: http://arc-spokane.org
The purpose of the Arc is to work to make education, employment, housing, social inclusion, and transportation better for people with developmental disabilities.
The Arc of Washington State
2600 Martin Way East Suite D
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 357-5596
Email: info | at | arcwa.org
Web: arcwa.org
Aspergers College Support
Rachel Spencer, Ed.S
4201 Harboe Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98126
(425) 999-4699
Email: candold | at | bigfoot.com
Highly trained Learning Specialists provide on-campus support fostering college success. Areas of social, academic,communication,listening, organization,writing,test preparation…
Aspergers Support and Friendship Exchange
Karen Roe
9521 7th Ave. NW
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 782-2232
Email: mastercoachkaren | at | karenroe.com
Web: http://www.aspsafe.org
Non-profit organization providing resource and referral, support groups for parenting and for adults to socialize, and month lecture series.
Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
Cynthia Hammer
223 Tacoma Av So
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 759 5085; (253) 572 3700 (fax)
Email: office | at | addresources.org
Web: http://www.addresources.org
Quality ADHD information, resources and support provided by a national non-profit organization
Autism ANSWERS
Shannon Raybold
PO Box 90425
Portland, OR 97290
(503) 922-0133
Email: sraybold | at | autism-answer.com
Web: http://www.autism-answer.com
Our highly trained staff provide home therapy programs, behavior supports, advocacy, and resources for families. We also provide school district/agency in-service and consultation.
Autism Outreach Project
Carol Taylor, Project Coordinator
1601 R Ave.
Anacortes, WA 98221
(888) 704-9633; (360) 299-4071 (fax)
Email: autism | at | esd189.org
Web: http://www.esd189.org/autism
State needs project providing information and training on autism spectrum disorders to Washington families, schools, and agencies in order to improve educational outcomes.
Autism Resource Center
824 W. Lewis st. Suite 105
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 380-0397
Email: yadiraglvn | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.autismresourcecenter.net
The Center offers a wide number of programs & services. We provide a Support Group in Spnaish twice a month. We also provide information for our Hispanic community like materials, referrals, classes among other services.
* Autism Society of Washington
P.O. Box 111624
Tacoma, WA 98411-1624
(253) 572-5203; (888) ASW 4 YOU; (253) 503-1557 (fax)
Email: info | at | autismsocietyofwa.org
Listserve: listserve | at | autismsocietyofwa.org
Web: http://www.autismsocietyofwa.org
Bakke Physical and Yoga Therapy
23606 5th Ave West
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 485-1554
Becker & Associates, PS
Dr. Steve Becker
P. O. Box 46312
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 935-2479
Email: stevebeckerassociates | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.stevebeckerassociates.com
Evaluations, therapy, parent training, behavior management–autism, Asperger’s, related disorders, personality disorders. Natural environment-based. Special education consultation, vocational services, transition. Adult social skills group.
Behavior is Communication
Heather Schwartz
P.O. Box 564
Vancouver, WA 98666
(503) 740-1495
Email: heather | at | behavioriscommunication.com
Web: http://www.behavioriscommunication.com
We specialize in the understanding and support of people with autism and other disabilities. Since each individual we work with is unique we pull from various sources of therapies to find which learning style works best for the individual.
BeST Behavior Support Team
2142 Tenth Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(800) 318-5437 (KIDS) In home support for families
Brain Injury Association of WA
16315 N.E. 87th Street, Suite B-4
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 895-0047; (800) 523-5438 (in WA)
Email: biawa | at | biawa.org
Web: http://www.biawa.org/
Brightmont Academy – Bellevue
Donald Wile
12360 NE 8th Street, Suite 210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-0800; (425) 373-0810 (fax)
Email: seattle | at | brightmontacademy.com
Web: http://www.brightmontacademy.com
Brightmont Academy is a fully accredited private school that provides one-to-one instruction. Students can enroll full-time, take individual courses for credit, or receive individualized tutoring.
Brightmont Academy – Sammamish
Lynne Petitjean
711 228th Avenue
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 836-1600; (425) 836-2400 (fax)
Email: sammamish | at | brightmontacademy.com
Web: http://www.brightmontacademy.com
Brightmont Academy is a fully accredited private school that provides one-to-one instruction . Students can enroll full-time, take individual courses for credit, or receive individualized tutoring.
Brightmont Academy – Seattle
Marcia Rodes
9750 Third Avenue NE, Suite 102
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 284-2300; (206) 285-2804 (fax)
Email: seattle | at | brightmontacademy.com
Web: http://www.brightmontacademy.com
Brightmont Academy is a fully accredited private school that provides one-to-one instruction. Students can enroll full-time, take individual courses for credit, or receive individualized tutoring.
Paul C. Burton, JD, MSEd
Attorney at Law
P.O.BOX 101
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 417-1079
Email: paulcburton | at | comcast.net
Licensed Attorney, certificated Special Education teacher, experienced K-12 teacher and Special Education teacher and administrator, parent of a special needs student: available as a Special Education Attorney, Counselor, Advocate, teacher and speaker.
Can Learn Christian Academy
Toni Hager
1412 W. Central Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
PO Box 9233
Spokane, WA 99209
(509) 362-3418
Email: canlearnacademy | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.canlearnacademy.org
Private Christian school for children with special needs. (K12)
Center on Human Development and Disability
Box 357920, University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7920
(206) 543-2832
Email: chdd | at | u.washington.edu
Web: depts.washington.edu/chdd/
CHADD of South King County
Pam Glidden/Coordinator
P.O. Box 59893
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 631-8603
Email: south-king-county | at | chadd.net
Web: http://www.chadd.net/149
We offer monthly 2 hour support group meetings as well as Parent-to-Parent Family Training on ADHD.
CHILD Training Institute
Michele Glickerman M.Ed
4030 86th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-8680 x 234; (206) 232-9377 (fax)
Email: MicheleM | at | ChildrensInstitute.com
Web: http://www.childrensinstitute.com
The Training Institute at the Children’s Institute for Learning Differences provides educational seminars for parents, educators and professionals working with children with learning differences.
Children’s Institute for Learning Differences (CHILD)
4030 86th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-8680; (206) 232-9377 (fax)
Email: TrisaH | at | ChildrensInstitute.com
Web: http://www.ChildrensInstitute.com
CHILD is a P-12 non-profit school for children/youth with learning differences serving school districts for 30 years in the PNW
Clark County Parent Coalition
Sandy Silveria
6511 NE 65th St.
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 823-2247
Email: sandys | at | arcswwa.org
Helps families with sons and daughters with developmental disabilities with support, education, information, training, and referral.
CLASS, Inc.
Paula Herrington, MS CCC-SLP
1705 South 324th Place
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 874-9300; (253) 661-0633 (fax)
Email: paulaherrington | at | classinc.net
Web: http://www.classinc.net
A welcoming, family centered clinic serving children with speech, language, communication, literacy and social skills challenges.
Client Assistance Program
P.O. Box 22510
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 721-5999; (800) 544-2121 (In WA)
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
Lori Bowers
10808 NE 121st St
Kirkland, WA 98034-9804
(425) 488-4303; (425) 605-4528 (fax)
Email: lbowers | at | clubztutoring.com
Web: http://www.clubztutoring.com/
The Club Z! tutoring program is successful because it provides highly individualized, one-on-one instruction in the comfort and security of home, free from distractions.
Coalition Against Institutionalized Child Abuse
Isabelle Zehnder
1701 NW 1st Avenue
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 723-5253; (360) 903-3951
Email: info | at | caica.org
Web: http://www.caica.org
The CAICA website provides news and resources and reports on abuse and deaths in residential treatment centers. CAICA provides family support services and advocacy.
Jeannette A. Cohen M.Ed. J.D.
Attorney at Law
11033 NE 24th Street Suite 200
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 451-1202; (425) 454-4289 (fax)
Email: jeannette | at | isomedia.com
Legal services for parents of children with disabilities in the greater Puget Sound area: special education or 504, discipline, suspensions, expulsions, truancy, DDD, guardianships, and all family law issues including divorce and parenting plans.
Community Connections
Web: http://www.arcofkingcounty.org/guide/
A Resource Guide for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Community & Family Health
Department of Health
P.O. Box 47830
Olympia, WA 98504-7830
(360) 236-3723
Email: jackson.williams | at | doh.wa.gov
Community Home Care
Scharisha Sanford
7136 MLK Jr Way S Ste 202
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 384-4539; (253) 561-6194; (206) 388-2187 (fax)
Email: scharisha | at | community-home-care.com
Web: http://www.community-home-care.com
We provide daily personal care/respite services for children with disabilities. We offer personal caregivers that are available 24 hours a day and are available to assist at any location.
Community Services, Mental Health Division
Department of Social & Health Services
P.O. Box 45320
Olympia, WA 98504-5320
(360) 902-8070
Crosswalk Street LLC
Beth T. Sigall
23515 Novelty Hill Road NE
Suite B221, #304
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 647-0793
Email: beth.sigall | at | crosswalkstreet.com
Web: http://www.crosswalkstreet.com
Crosswalk Street provides special education advocacy services to parents and their children with special needs.
D & M Assoc. dba Home Helpers
Mike Racelis (Gen. Mgr.)
7311 224th St. SW C1
Edmonds, WA 98026
and
19707 44thAve. W Ste. 202
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 673-5082
Email: siyayo | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.homehelpers.cc/
We provide in home companion care.
DadsMOVE
Curtis Dennis
PO Box 950
Tacoma, WA 98401
(425) 923-4863
Email: info | at | dadsmove.org
Web: http://www.dadsmove.org
DadsMOVE is a family-focused, dads-driven statewide organization, providing support, education, advocacy, and training to special needs families.
Dartmoor School
Director of Admissions
7735 178th Place NE, Suite A
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-6296; (425) 885-1137 (fax)
Email: admissions | at | dartmoor.org
Web: http://www.dartmoor.org
We provide nurturing, individualized 1:1 instruction to students needing enrichment, high school credit or accommodation of learning differences. Classes meet all state standards.
Larry Martin Davis, Special Education Advocacy and Consulting
432 Tracy Ave N
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(206) 914-0975
Email: larrydavis | at | specialeducationadvocacy.org
Web: http://specialeducationadvocacy.org
As an Educational Advocate, Larry has been successfully helping parents navigate the school system, negotiating IEP & 504 Plan intervention, and consulting in complex casework since 1998.
Department of Services for the Blind
402 Legion Way, Suite 100
P.O. Box 40933
Olympia, WA 98504-0933
(360) 586-1224; (800) 552-7103
Email: bilpalmer | at | dsb.wa.gov
Web: www.wa.gov/dsb
Department of Social & Health Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities
P.O. Box 45301
Olympia, WA 98504-5301
(360) 902-8484
Developmental Disabilities Council
P.O. Box 48314
Olympia, WA 98504-8314
(360) 725-2870; (800) 634-4473 (V/TTY)
Email: EdH | at | cted.wa.gov
Web: www.wa.gov/ddc
developmentalweb.com
Peggy Dolane
(206) 854-8619
Email: peggy | at | developmentalweb.com
Web: http://www.developmentalweb.com
An in-depth listing of special education and developmental resources for Seattle-area children with learning disabilities or delays in development.
Disability Rights Washington (DRW)
(formerly Protection & Advocacy System)
315 – 5th Avenue South, Suite 850
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 324-1521; or in WA State: (800) 562-2702
Language interpreters are available via the AT&T Language Line.
Washington Relay (TTY) available via 711
Web: http://disabilityrightswa.org/contact-us
DRW is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. We provide legal services for disability rights violations. DRW is a member organization of theNational Disability Rights Network.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 45340
Olympia, WA 98504-5340
(360) 725-3636; (360) 438-8007
Email: dvrcsr | at | dshs.wa.gov
Web: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/
* Down Syndrome Association of Mid-Columbia (DSAMC)
Kasey McComas
101 E 6th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99336
(209) 300-3960; (509) 542-5000 (fax)
Email: info | at | dsamc.org
Web: http://www.dsamc.org
The DSAMC mission is to enhance the lives of individuals by providing support, resources and information to families & community by promoting awareness & acceptance.
* Down Syndrome Community
5276 Old Mill Road
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-9027
Email: contact | at | downsyndromecommunity.org
Web: http://www.downsyndromecommunity.org
non-profit support group formed to enhance the lives of individuals/families/advocates of those with Down syndrome through education, communication and advocacy.
Drum Lessons with Ned Smith
15127 NE 24th St. #170
Redmond, WA 98052-5547
(425) 577-4777
Email: ned.zeppelin | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.nedzeppelin.com
Fantastic patient drum teacher, in addition we have a miracle worker teaching karate, tap dance, ballet, and acting improv for kids with special needs Saturdays.
Dynamic Learning Services
Janell Schicker, M.A., CCC-SLP
7905 NE 13th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 696-4927
Email: tnjservices | at | msn.com
Web: http://www.DynamicLearningServices.net
Our highly effective therapies treat the root cause of learning disorders including auditory processing disorders and dyslexia. We work with ages 2 through adult.
Dyslexia Mastered
Ruth Ann Youngberg, facilitator
Dyslexia Correction Consultant
15 High Cliff Lane
Bellingham, Washington 98229
(360) 366-7296; (360) 223-1697
Email: bryoungberg | at | peoplepc.com
Web: www.dyslexiamastered.com
This service provides correction in dyslexia related learning disabilities like: dyslexia, disgraphia, discalcula, ADD, ADHD, balance problems, time perception problems, etc. (Davis Dyslexia methods used.)
Early Childhood Services
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
(360) 753-0317; (360) 586-0126 (TTY)
Email: ashureen | at | ospi.wednet.edu
Web: http://www.k12.wa.us/
Easter Seals Washington
521 Second Avenue, West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 281-5700 (V/TTY); (800) 678-5708
Web: http://wa.easterseals.com/
Eastern Assistive Technology Resource Center
West 606 Sharp
Spokane, WA 99201
(800) 214-8731 (V/TTY); (509) 328-9350 (V/TTY)
Email: Spokane | at | seals.org
Web: wata.org/wata/eatrc/index.htm
Eastside Learning Community Middle School
Karen Kinney
12443 Bel-Red Road, Suite 380
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 453-6227; (425) 454-2976 (fax)
Email: karen | at | eastsidelearning.net
Web: http://www.eastsidelearning.net
ELC serves middle school students who have struggled in larger school environments. We individualized academics, have hands on elective classes and focus on social skills.
Edge Foundation
Denise von Pressentin
2017 Fairview Avenue East, Suite I
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 390-0251; (206) 910-7515; (206) 329-3448 (fax)
Email: npeterson | at | edgefoundation.org
Web: http://edgefoundation.org
A non-profit organzation providing support, and coaching to ADHD students so that they can be successful in school and life.
Education Action Team
Dr. Mimi Walker
16237 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon Island, WA 98070
(206) 234-5922
Email: mwalker | at | centurytel.net
Outcome-based advocacy and support for students with learning challenges and their families. From homework or school projects to IEP meetings, I can help.
Education Maven
Phyllis Levine, PhD
2916 10th Place West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 850-9104; (206) 378-6988 (fax)
Email: phyl.levine | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.educationmaven.net
Independent Education and College Planning Consultant helping students of all abilities and families navigate the college application process and postschool transition
Educational Consultation Assessment Network(TM)
Richard Dupuis, NCSP
P. O. Box 2625
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 440-2467
Email: wecan | at | q.com
ECAN(TM) provides educational consultation for individuals and families. In addition, we contract with school districts to conduct educational evaluations, provide staff development, and help ensure individuals with disabilities receive appropriate services.
Educational Consulting Services
Tom Weddle
7018 N. Belt, Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 325-6762; (509) 325-4035 (fax)
Email: TomWeddle | at | mac.com
I am a provider of behavioral and educational services to families with children in the autism spectrum in the Spokane, Tri-Cities and Northern Idaho areas. I specialize in creating developmentally and behaviorally balanced approaches to remediating severe behavior issues in children and adults with autism.
Lise Ellner, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 2711
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-6757; (206) 463-0758 (fax)
Email: liseellner | at | earthlink.net
Evergreen Cognitive Learning Solutions
Helgi S. Douay, M.A.
Edison Place
201 North Rock Street
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 269-1774; (360) 736-4963 (fax)
Email: grnpsych | at | localaccess.com
Web: http://evergreencognitivelearningsolutions.com
Cognitive-Educational assessment and education therapeutics for all struggling learners using Play Attention, BrainTrain Captain’s Log, Cognitive Aptitude Assessment System.
Exceptional Families Network
13117 Canyon Rd E, Suite C
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 830-4368
Email: info | at | exceptional-families.org
Web: http://www.exceptional-families.org
We empower families that have children with special needs through support, education and advocacy services.
The FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) Family Resource Institute
P.O. Box 2525
Lynwood, WA 98036
(253) 531-2878; (800) 999-3429
Email: vicky | at | fetalalcoholsyndrome.org
Web: www.fetalalcoholsyndrome.org
Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit
Katy Jo Fox
180 Nickerson Street, Suite 309
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 543-7155; (206) 685-2903 (fax)
Email: fadu | at | u.washington.edu
Web: http://depts.washington.edu/fadu/
Provide info on their research findings, provide legal advocacy, and provide a wide variety of information and resources on their website.
George Andre Fields, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1700 7th Ave., Suite 2100
Seattle, WA 98101
(800) 567-1556; (206) 622-5679
Email: gafieldsdisabilitylaw | at | gmail.com
Attorney representing the disabled since 1992. Available for representation in special education, SSI and SSD disability cases. Licensed in Washington and Oregon.
First Class Development and Learning Resources
Judith Russell
11605 NE 65th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 573-5523
Email: FirstClassDLR | at | aol.com
Providing an effective drug free approach to Neurodevelopmental disorders including ADD/ADHD, Autism/PPD, Developmental Delay and Sensory Disorders. Promoting efficient neurological functioning and learning.
Joshua Foreman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1037 NE 65th St #158
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 623-6750; (206) 374-2827 (fax)
Email: wsba20969 | at | yahoo.com
I am an attorney with Special Ed and anti-discrimination experience. My son has ADHD and learning disabilities, and I understand!
Kara Freel-Sparks, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1941 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Suite B3-154
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 306-5466; (206) 850-8624
Email: kara | at | freelsparkslaw.com
Web: http://www.freelsparkslaw.com
Special education law firm dedicated to advocating for children with special needs.
Futurity Legal Services PLLC
Jackie Kettman-Thomas
2952 Limited Lane NW, Suite A
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 534-9791; (360) 534-0449 (fax)
Email: kettman-thomas | at | comcast.net
Legal assistance for families that need help working with their school districts concerning their disabled children’s education needs; special needs trusts and estate planning services.
David Girard, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 33358
Seattle WA 98133
(206) 326-9812
Email: david.girard | at | comcast.net
Legal representation for persons with disabilities including cases involving special education, employment, transportation and housing discrimination, and other public accommodations litigation including class litigation.
Glen Eden Institute
A. Ronald Seifert, Ph.D.
19351 8th avenue NE Suite C
Poulsbo, WA 98370-8710
(360) 697-0125
(360) 697-4712 (fax)
Email: director | at | glenedeninstitute.com
Web: http://www.glenedeninstitute.com
Private School that accepts only complex students with history of non-success in public and private schools. Ask if your student might be eligible. We specilaize in complex issues.
Christine R. Guzzardo, Ph.D.
Northwest Neurobehavioral Institute
421 W. Riverside Ave. Suite 310
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 456-3600; (509) 747-4420 (fax)
Email: dr.guzzardo | at | spokanebrain.com
Web: http://www.spokanebrain.com
Comprehensive neuropsychological, educational, & psychological assessment of children & adolescents for diagnosis, IEP/school planning, and treatment recommendations.
The HANDLE Institute
May Walters
1300 Dexter Ave. N. Suite 110
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 204-6000; (206) 860-3505 (fax)
Email: support | at | handle.org
Web: http://www.handle.org
HANDLE (Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency) provides assessment and treatment for ADD/ADHD, Autism, Learning Differences, CP, Brain Injury, more. Program is home-based and drug-free.
Hands On Learning Solutions
Laura Parker
3208 50th St. Ct. Ste. 103-C
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 857-8188
Email: info | at | hol-solutions.com
Web: http://hol-solutions.com
We provide Academic Assessments to determin learning strengths/weaknesses. Programs address root causes of difficulties in auditory processing, dyslexia, attention, visual processing, & memory.
Handwriting Stars
Mary Cater MS, OTR/L
1022 NW 177th Pl
Shoreline, WA 98177
(206) 707-4956
Email: handwritingstars | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.handwritingstars.com
Pediatric occupational therapist specializing in handwriting/keyboarding (certified “Handwriting Without Tears” specialist) using fine motor/sensory strategies customized to child’s developmental level/ school’s handwriting curriculum.
Head Injury Support Group
St. Peter Hospital
413 Lilly Road NE
Olympia, WA 98506
Heart of Sailing – Bellingham
2625 Harbor Loop
Bellingham, WA 98225
(812) 935-7245; (866) 609-0807 (fax)
Email: Bellingham | at | heartofsailing.org
Web: http://www.heartofsailing.org
Free Daysail program for cognitively impaired and special needs children as a form of recreational therapy. Child must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.
Heart of Sailing – Seattle
3848 W. Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(812) 935-7245; (866) 609-0807 (fax)
Email: Seattle | at | heartofsailing.org
Web: http://www.heartofsailing.org
Free Daysail program for cognitively impaired and special needs children as a form of recreational therapy. Child must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.
Highland Center, City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services
Kim Indurkar
14224 Bel-Red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 452-7686; (425) 452-7841 (fax)
Email: Kindurkar | at | bellevuewa.gov
Highland Center provides recreation for youth and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Programs include; cooking, dance, sports, drama, fitness, arts, day camps and more.
Home Care Referral Registry of Southwest Washington
11818 SE Mill Plain Blvd Suite 415
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 896-9695 Ext. 22; (360) 567-3036; (360) 896-9732 (fax)
Email: homecarereferralregistry | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://hcqa.wa.gov
Non-Profit offering free referrals for individuals receiving Medicaid in-home services to find caregivers. All providers background checked. Serves Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Klickitat and Wahkiakum Counties.
IDEA Early Intervention Parent Participation Coordinator
Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Program
6316 South 12th
Tacoma, WA 98465
(360) 902-8489; (800) 298-3543; (253) 565-2266 (V/TTY)
Web: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/iteip/
In-Your-Home Tutoring
Dr. Judy Blum-Anderson
4622 Noon Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 220-2061
Email: tutoring | at | premier1.net
Web: http://www.in-your-hometutoring.com
One-on-One Tutoring in your home by certified teachers. All grades-all subjects.
Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program
Early Intervention Part C Coordinator
Department of Social & Health Services/
Division of Developmental Disabilities
P.O. Box 45201
Olympia, WA 98504-5201
(360) 902-8490; (360) 902-7864 (TTY)
Web: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/iteip/
Innovative Services NW
Launda Carroll
10401 NE Fourth Plain Rd., Suite 101
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 892-5142; (360) 892-2157 (fax)
Web: www.innovativeservicesnw.org
We are a 41-year-old nonprofit agency offering therapy services and daycare for children with disabilities and well are crisis and respite services.
Institute for Specialized Instruction
Carolyn Miller
13401 Bel-Red Road, #B10
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 649-8976; (425) 649-8977 (fax)
Email: admissions | at | dartmoor.org
Web: http://www.dartmoor.org
We offer customized one-on-one instruction, credit or supplemental, for Special Education students and school districts. Five campuses: Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Woodinville, Issaquah.
Integral Potential
Dr. Daniel Kaufman
1800 Westlake Ave. N #303
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 408-7197; (206) 577-4559 (fax)
Email: drdankaufman | at | comcast.net
Coach, Psychotherapist, for late teens and young adults with Aspergers. Educational consulting and advocacy for families with children with Autism. Thirty years as special educator.
International Dyslexia Association
Puget Sound Branch (AK, ID, MT, SD, WA)
President
P.O. Box 1054
Renton, WA 98057-1054
(206) 382-1020
IslandWood
Marketing Communications Manager
4450 Blakely Avenue NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 855-4300; (206) 855-4301 (fax)
Email: information | at | islandwood.org
Web: www.islandwood.org
IslandWood is an outdoor learning center designed to inspire lifelong learning and stewardship in children and adults through programs integrating science, technology and the arts.
Kathi L. Jackson, Clinical Psychologist
2731 Wetmore Avenue, STE 240
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 740-3181; (425) 740-3182 (fax)
Email: kathijackson | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://kathijackson.com
I provide assessment and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of disabilities. I work with children age three and beyond.
Larry A. Jones, J.D.
Christine Thompson Ibrahim, J.D.
Elizabeth Brownhill, J.D.
Law Offices of Larry A. Jones
2118 8th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 405-3240
Email: lawjones | at | oz.net
Web: www.seattledisabilitylaw.com
Legal services for persons in the state of Washington with developmental, intellectual and cognitive disabilities — and their families — including: litigation, wills and trusts, guardianships, Medicaid planning, Social Security appeals, etc.
Just Like Home Childcare & Preschool, Inc.
Kathy Miller
345 SW Brislawn Road
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-8646; (509) 493-8645 (fax)
Email: justlikehomeinc | at | charter.net
Web: http://www.justlikehomeinc.com
Licensed Childcare. Preschool. Special Needs. Open 24 hours. Daycare
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
Kathy Gregory, CCC-SLP, BRS-CL
888 Swift Blvd.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 942-2660
Email: speechpoodle | at | yahoo.com
Full range of occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Services provided by therapists specializing in pediatrics. Free screenings available by appointment.
Jill Kennedy, M.Ed. NBCT, Special Education Consultant
6303 E 10th Av
SpoakenValley, WA 99212
(509) 879-0067; (509) 487-4316 (fax)
Email: jillkennedy.consulting | at | yahoo.com
I am both a parent and a professional. Specializing in: Early Childhood Special Education, evaluations, advocacy, behavior issues, autism, parent training, and in home therapy.
Learning Disabilities Association of Washington
Cyd Imel
16315 NE 87th Street Suite B-11
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 882-0820; (425) 861-4642 (fax)
Email: cimel | at | ldawa.org
Web: http://ldawa.org
The LDA of Washington specializes in the field of learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder.
Jennifer Lee Individual and Family Therapist
3216 NE 45th Place Suite 303W
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 383-5995
Email: Jennifer | at | JLeeMSW.com
Web: http://www.JLeeMSW.com
Jennifer is a Licensed Social Worker providing therapy for issues including behavioral and emotional problems of all types. Offices in Seattle and Bellevue.
Jensen Law Office, PLLC
Derek W. Jensen
10402 Holman Road N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 547-1412
Email: derek | at | jensenestatelaw.com
Web: http://www.jensenestatelaw.com
We are an estate planning and elder law firm and can assist parents with Guardianships and Special Needs Trusts.
Lifespan Psychological Services, P.S.
P.O. Box 11704
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-7782; (206) 780-1964 (fax)
Email: scurtis | at | lifespanps.com
Web: http://www.lifespanps.com
We provide psychological and education services for people throughout the lifespan. We provide individual, group and family therapy. We specialize in assessment/intervention with children demonstrating behavioral, learning, and/or developmental difficulties.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes – Seattle
Seattle Learning Center
3055 112th Avenue NE, Suite 108
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 827-6288; (425) 827-0601 (fax)
Email: seattle.center@lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Dr. Janet Look Ed.D.
3626 NE 45th St, Suite 301
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 525-3210
Developmental Delays, Asperger’s Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Specific Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Assessment, Achievement Testing, School Readiness, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
MacKenzie Tutoring
Dave MacKenzie
4732 45th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 935-0694
Email: d_k_mackenzie | at | hotmail.com
Tutoring available in Math, Sciences, French, Language Arts. Fee and location determined by agreement. BS in math, minor in french from Seattle U. I am an Ed student PLU and intern math teacher at Hazen HS Renton.
Wendy B. Marlowe, Ph.D., ABPP
901 Boren Ave, Suite 610
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 623-5217; (206) 623-2337 (fax)
Email: wbmarlowe | at | comcast.net
Web: http://wendymarlowephd.com
Dr Marlowe is a clinical neuropsychologist and language pathologist who serves all ages with TBI, LD, school problems, developmental and/or behavioral disorders, hearing and deaf. Testing and follow up, IEPs
Mental Health Division
Department of Social & Health Services
P.O. Box 45320
Olympia, WA 98504-5320
(360) 902-0790
MetDESK: Special Needs Planning
Steven B. Schwartz
225 108 Ave NE, # 450
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 945-1419; (425) 454-6318 (fax)
Email: sschwartz | at | metlife.com
Web: http://www.sschwartz.metlife.com
MetDESK: MetLife’s Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids. Providing special needs planning, resources and advocacy for families who have children with special needs.
Military Special Families Parent Support Group
Wendy Kruse
7087 Killeen Place SW
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-2142
Email: militaryspecialfamiliessupport | at | gmail.com
Providing support for all Exceptional Families within the military.
Mind Builders Tutoring
Jerry Craft
21007 231st Ave S.E.
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(615) 290-6070
Email: jctutoringservices | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.facebook.com/mindbuilders.tutoring
I am a fully-licensed educator who specializes in private, in-home, one-on-one tutoring. I tutor all subjects K-12, and have ample experience with special-needs students.
Katherine Minton, PhD, M.S.Ed
7739 SW Capitol Hwy., Suite 250
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 490-1904
Email: Dr.Kminton | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.mintonlearning.com
Comprehensive educational testing to find strengths and learning differences. Focus on addressing root causes of learning difficulties and helping students reach their highest potential.
Move Beyond Limits
Irene Pasternack, GCFP
15650 NE 24th St, Suite C3
Bellevue, WA 98008
(206) 713-8583
Email: irene | at | movebeyondlimits.com
Web: http://www.movebeyondlimits.com
Anat Baniel Method for children with special needs. Improves movement, coordination, and learning.
Music Therapy Sno-King
Wendy Zieve
411 N. 190th St.
Shoreline, WA 98133-3852
(206) 542-5808
Email: wzieve | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.wendyzieve.com
Social skills through group music sessions, toddler through adult. Adapted music lessons. School residencies, will visit facilities.
Music Works Northwest
Jennifer Hastings
14360 SE Eastgate Way, Suite 102
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 644-0988 Ext. 158; (206) 355-0657
Email: therapyatmusicworks | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://musicworksnw.org
Music therapy with children and adults with disabilities, specializing in sensory-motor organization for all forms of autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, et al.
NAMI Washington
4305 Lacey Blvd, Suite 8
Lacey, WA 98503
(800) 877-2649 (in WA)
Email: namiwa | at | olywa.net
Web: http://www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?Site=NAMI_Washington
National Adult Literacy & Learning Disabilities Center (NALLD)
Academy for Educational Development
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009-1202
(202) 884-8185; (800) 953-2553; (202) 884-8429 (fax); (202) 884-8422
National Alliance for Autism Research
Pacific Northwest Office
Anna Shaffer
1370 Stewart St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 464-5182; (206) 622-2970 (fax)
Email: PacificNW | at | naar.org
Web: www.naar.org
To fund, promote and accelerate biomedical research and science-based approaches that seek to determine the causes, prevention, effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for autism spectrum disorders.
National Organization for Chronically Ill Kids (NOCK)
Mitchell S. Owens, President
P.O. Box 1822
Tacoma, WA 98401
(253) 238-0407
Email: info | at | NOCKonline.org
Web: www.NOCKonline.org
Provide funding for assistive technology devices such as wheelchair seating systems and AAC devices to disabled, chronically ill children.
Neuroeducation, Inc., P.C.
Pat Sharp, Ph.D., Clinic Director
905 W. Riverside Suite 208
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-0165; (509) 747-8016 (fax)
Email: neuroeducation | at | comcast.com
Web: www.neuroeducation.com
Providing psychological and academic services for students of all ages since 1978. We have a doctoral level team of psychologists and counselors. Educational challenges are treated through our Learning Clinic.
New Horizon School
Margaret Soularie
1111 South Carr Road
Renton, WA 98031
(425) 226-3717; (425) 226-4605 (fax)
Email: msoularie | at | new-horizon-school.org
Web: http://www.new-horizon-school.org
Providing education to students grades 4-12 with learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, disorders of executive function, and other learning differences.
*Northwest Autism Center
25 W. 5th Ave.
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 328-1582; (877) 376-3335 (fax)
Email: info | at | nwautism.org
Web: http://www.nwautism.org
An information, referral and family support center offering conferences, workshops, presentations and consultations. Our website has uptodate news and events to connect families, educators and providers.
Northwest Disability Business Technical Assistance Center
GCDE-NWDBTAC
P.O. Box 9046
Olympia, WA 98507-9046
(360) 438-4116 (V/TTY)
Email: krutherford | at | esd.wa.gov
Northwest K-8 Learning Support, Inc.
Margaret Kulkin
P.O. Box 6
Edmonds, WA 98020
(206) 714-6392
Email: mkulkin | at | nwk8learningsupport.com
Web: http://www.nwk8learningsupport.com
I provide one-on-one academic support for students. I am a certificated teacher with special education experience. I am also an OSPI approved Supplementary Education Service Provider for 2010/2011.
Northwest Neurobehavoral Institute
421 W. Riverside Ave. Suite 310
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 456-3600; (509) 747-4420 (fax)
Email: stacithompson | at | spokanebrain.com
Web: http://www.spokanebrain.com
Learning services & intervention for: word decoding, reading comprehension, spelling, written expression, math, study skills coaching , improved learning habits.
Northwest Reading Clinic, Inc.
Diane MW Budden, M.S. Ed, Dir.
12000 NE 95th St., Ste. 506
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 891-4488; (360) 449-3714 (fax)
Email: nwrc | at | frontier.com
Web: http://www.northwestreadingclinic.com
Northwest Reading Clinic is a diagnostic center with over thirty years experience diagnosing and treating reading, spelling, processing and comprehension difficulties.
Nurtured Heart.Net
Tammy F. Small
7132 134th CT SE
Newcastle, WA 98059
(425) 221-0171
Email: tammyfsmall | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.nurturedheart.net
Using Howard Glasser’s transforming system of relationship to coach and train families of intensely spirited children, providing supporting tools in classroom and home.
NW Disability Law Office
Mary McKnew
7840 Warbler Court SE
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 459-0554; (360) 459-0359 (fax)
Email: mmcknew | at | comcast.net
Legal representation or coaching for parents or people with disabilities facing discrimination on the basis of disability.
Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Department of Social and Health Services
P. O. Box 45300
Olympia, WA 98504-5301
(360) 902-8000 (V/TTY); (360) 753-0699 (TTY); (800) 422-7930 (Voice message only); (800) 422-7941 (TTY message only)
Email: curtigl | at | dshs.wa.gov
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Educatin for Students with Disabilities
Special Needs and OCR
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
(360) 753-0555; (360) 664-3631 (TTY)
Email: colorsey | at | ospi.wednet.edu
Olympia Parents of Special Needs Kids
c/o The Wyatt Holliday Foundation
Therese Holliday
855 Trosper Rd. SW # 108-202
Tumwater, WA 98512
(360) 507-0944
Email: info | at | wyattshouse.org
Web: http://spclneedsparents.meetup.com/3/
Offers support, networking, events, speakers, information, advocacy and much more in the Greater Olympia Area. All disabilities welcomed – child care available onsite! We love kids! Join us, won’t you?
Greg Overstreet, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1110 S. Capitol Way, Suite 225
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 753-7510; (206) 801-7510; (360) 539-0038 (fax)
Email: greg | at | alliedlawgroup.com
Web: http://www.alliedlawgroup.com
A law firm which fights to obtain documents from schools under the Public Records Act. Greg has a child with special needs.
Pacific Northwest Childcare Network
Kathy Miller
345 SW Brislawn Road
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-8646; (509) 493-8645 (fax)
Email: justlikehomeinc | at | charter.net
Web: http://www.pnwccn.com
Networking group for Licensed Childcare providers. STARS classes and workshops. NO membership dues! Referral service, chat group.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers
2003 65th Avenue, West
Tacoma, WA 98466-6215
(253) 565-2153; (800) 562-3804 (in WA only)
Parent to Parent Power
1118 S 142nd St.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 531-2022
Email: ylink | at | aa.net
Parent to Parent Support Programs
4738 172nd Ct. SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(800) 821-5927 (in WA, OR and ID)
Email: statep2p | at | earthlink.net
Web: www.arcwa.org
Parent to Parent is a statewide network of programs that provide support, information and education to families who have children with special needs.
Passages Family Support
Volunteers of America-Spokane
525 W. 2nd Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 892-9241
Email: passages_spokane | at | hotmail.com
We provide support, education and advocacy to families raising children/adolescents with complex mental health needs.
PAVE – Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment
6316 S 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 565-2266; (800) 572-7368; (253) 566-8052 (fax)
Email: pave | at | wapave.org
Web: http://www.wapave.org
PAVE provides support, assistance, training, information and referrals to families, individuals with disabilities, professionals and others to address the various needs of the individual through our programs.
PC Coalition for Developmental Disabilities
3611 South D Street #A
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 564-0707; (206) 890-8552; (253) 564-0702 (fax)
Email: julie | at | pc2online.org
Web: http://pc2online.org
Information, education and referral for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout Pierce County. Comprehensive Newsletters, informative meetings, extensive website.
Pediatric Therapy Center
Dick Burkenpas
630 North Chelan Avenue, Suite A-1
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-6001; (509) 662-4562 (fax)
Email: info | at | pediatrictherapycenter.org
Web: http://www.pediatrictherapycenter.org
Our center provides developmental assessment and therapy for children, who have or are at risk for developmental disabilities or delays.
Portland Auditory Processing Diagnostics
Laura Polich, Ph.D., CCC,
825 NE 20th Avenue, #230
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 806-1498; (503) 805-5350
Email: portlandapd | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.portlandapd.com
Portland APD specializes in Auditory Processing Disorder evaluations. Dr. Polich is a licensed audiologist, focusing exclusively on APD , serving Oregon and southwest Washington State.
Positive Family Solutions
Isabelle Zehnder
1701 NW 1st Avenue
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 723-5253; (360) 903-3951
Email: coaching | at | positivefamilysolutions.com
Web: http://www.positivefamilysolutions.com
Certified Family Coach specializing in family and teen issues. Provide support via one-on-one coaching, teleclasses, workshops, etc. Also prepare written materials for parents and teens.
Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Community & Family Health
Department of Health
P.O. Box 47830
Olympia, WA 98504-7830
(360) 236-3703
PROVAIL
3670 Store Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 363-7303
Web: http://www.provail.org/
Psychologist
Mariam Araujo, Ph.D.
14920 Westminster Way N. #1A
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 226-9689; (206) 306-9997 (fax)
Email: mariam-araujo | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.mariamaraujo.com
Diagnostic and formal assessments, therapy and school consultation for children and adolescents. Also serving Spanish speaking children and families.
Puget Sound Educational Consultants
Caroline Mass
4584 NE 89th St.
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 527-1869; (206) 719-5603
Email: carolinemass | at | comcast.net
Special Education teacher w/ experience in elementary and secondary education will help you navigate the education system. Assistance w/ IEP’s and 504 Plans and transition beyond high school.
Puzzle Pieces
Debi Adie
21818 80th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 771-0735
Email: debi | at | puzzlepieces-dys.com
Certified tutor in Barton Reading & Spelling system. An Orton-Gillingham based system designed for people with dyslexia.
Quest Therapeutic Camps, Inc.
Robert Field, Ph.D.
2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd. #125
San Ramon, CA 94583
(800) 313-9733; (925) 743-1937 (fax)
Email: questcamps | at | questcamps.com
Web: http://www.questcamps.com
Research support, innovative 8-week summer and 30-week Afterschool program for children/adolescents with social and emotional problems. Daily group therapy-Bellevue, Wa.
Read Right
Mervina Sturgeon
310 West Birch Street
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 545-4443; (800) 427-9440; (360) 427-0177 (fax)
Email: mdstearns | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.readright.com
Read Right offers literacy tutoring for individuals, schools, and workforce. Live, interactive online tutoring is available 1-on-1 or group. Proven success for dyslexia diagnosis.
Reading Writing Thinking
Kendra Wagner
1707 NE 95th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 947-4478; (206) 523-9590
Email: kendra9 | at | mindspring.com
Web: http://www.readingwritingthinking.net
Besides her private practice in tutoring and specialized instruction, Kendra also demystifies the educational jargon and curriculum mazes for you.
Robert Redmond, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Hennessey, Edwards, Hipperson & Redmond, P.S.
1403 S. Grand Blvd Ste. 201-S
Spokane, WA 99203
(509) 455-3713; (509) 455-3718 (fax)
Email: rr | at | hennessey-edwards.com
Web: http://hennessey-edwards.com
Eastern Washington attorney in special education and disability law
Regional ADA Technical Assistance Agency
Northwest DBTAC
WA State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issue & Employment
P.O. Box 9046, MS 6000
Olympia, WA 98507-9046
(360) 438-4116 (V/TTY)
Heather Rekhi, Esq.
Attorney at Law
999 Third Avenue, Suite 2525
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 388-5887; (206) 577-3924 (fax)
Email: hkrekhi | at | rekhilawfirm.com
Web: http://www.rekhilawfirm.com
Attorney with Master’s degree in Special Education representing parents and children in special education law disputes. Also represent individuals in disability discrimination and ADA claims.
Responding to Autism Center
Christine Lindgren
4206 W 24th Ave Suite 101
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 591-1205; (509) 931-0881 (fax)
Email: info | at | respondingtoautism.net
Web: http://www.respondingtoautism.net
Dedicated to providing the best practices for treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. With over 15 years of experience in the field, we bring an understanding of the many obstacles encountered, support needed, and joy that can come from teaching or having a child with special needs.
Maryann Rhodey
Educational Therapist/PACE Provider
10398 NE 17th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 462-6308
Web: http://mrhodey.processingskills.com
Certified Special Education teacher; parent advocate; tutor K-8 all areas of special needs; PACE (Processing and Cognitive Enhancement)provider – my business caters to special needs students and their families.
Heather Scheer, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
11719 SE 216 Court
Kent, WA 98031
(206) 650-4358; (206) 339-2610 (fax)
Email: hmscheer-slp | at | comcast.net
Robin L Scott, Esq.
Attorney at Law
602 Maple Ave., Suite 208
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 863-1800; (425) 231-3220; (360) 282-1655 (fax)
Email: robinlscottlaw | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.robinlscottlaw.com
Advocacy in special ed/education law, in addition to bankruptcy, consumer law, elder law, guardianship, family law, obesity-related legal services
Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders
P.O. Box 6203
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 586-9792
Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders
P.O. Box 4144
Olympia, WA 98501-0144
(360) 357-5933
Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders
1155 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102-4397
(206) 324-6293; (206) 324-3332 (fax)
Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders
Spokane Masonic Center
West 1108 Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201-1197
(509) 838-2310
Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders
Masonic Center
2500 NE 78th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665-0675
(360) 574-9972
Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders
811 North Chelan Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801-2027
(509) 662-7607
Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders
510 North Naches Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901-2494
(509) 457-6143
Seattle Asperger Parent Support Group
(206) 568-7634
Email: seattleaspergers | at | yahoo.com
Seattle Special Education Advisory and Advocacy Council
(206) 252-0759
Email: seattleseaac | at | yahoo.com
Secondary Education and Career Preparation
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
(360) 753-2062; (360) 664-3631 (TTY)
Email: kkester | at | ospi.wednet.edu
Sendan Center
1616 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 305-3275; (360) 655-5340 (fax)
Email: smookherjee | at | sendancenter.com
Web: http://www.sendancenter.com
Multidisciplinary, evidence-based mental and behavioral healthcare for children and adolescents: Autism Diagnosis and Treatment; Psychiatry and Psychotherapy; IEP Advocacy Services; Learning Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment.
Bridget B. Shaw, Esq.
Attorney At Law
Seattle Office
1818 Westlake N., Suite 308
Seattle, WA 98109
and
Redmon Office
8201 164th Ave. NE, Suite 200
Redmond, WA 98052
(206) 623-1225
Email: bridget | at | shawlawgrouppllc.com
Web: http://www.shawlawgrouppllc.com
Attorney advocate serving children with special needs and disciplinary issues. I help children obtain meaningful educational progress and empower parents to advocate effectively.
Skagit Parent Coalition
SPARC
320 Pacific Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 610-6403
Email: joy.caldwell | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.skagitparentcoalition.org
We provide advocacy training, information and education to families regarding resources and services available to people with developmental disabilities.
SleepHelp
Stephanie Linder
Community Outreach | SleepHelp
1601 5th Ave, Suite 1100
Seattle, WA 98101
stephanie@sleephelp.org
S.M.A.R.T. Families
Marci Schneider
2910 Cedarwood Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(512) 589-7962
Email: smartfamilies | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.smartfamilies.biz
I offer in-home family education for children who have special needs. The goal is to encourage families to teach their children themselves in the environments that matter to them.
Solutions and Changes
Tatyana Shepel
1700 NW Gilman Blvd. Suite 205
Issaquah, WA 98027
(206) 605-9207; (425) 427-2477 (fax)
Email: doctorshepel | at | me.com
Web: http://drshepel.com
Dr. Shepel conducts comprehensive neuropsychological, cognitive, and psychological evaluations for school-aged children and adults with ADHD, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems.
S-O-S Research
Stephanie A. Scott
P.O. Box 5172
San Jose, CA 95051
(206) 236-0060
Email: sscottparentcoach | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.sos-research.com
Parent Coach providing support via telephone to parents with concerns for siblings of children with special needs. In-person support if local to Seattle area.
SPD Parent Connections
Carrie Fannin
227 Bellevue Way #391
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 765-4741
Email: SPDWashington | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.sensoryplanet.com
We are a program of The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation. We sponsor free support groups and educational programs in King and Snohomish Counties, actively participate in community awareness events and coordinate no-host family events.
Special Education Section
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
(360) 753-6733; (360) 586-0126 (TTY)
Email: speced | at | ospi.wednet.edu
Web: http://www.k12.wa.us/
Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP)
6316 S 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
(800) 572-7368; (253) 565-2266; (253) 566-8052 (fax)
Email: stomp | at | washingtonpave.com
Web: http://www.stompproject.org
Provides military parents with individual assistance & information about rights/responsibilities in special education services for their children located in the United States or overseas. STOMP serves all military families stationed in the United State and overseas.
Spokane Autism Cooperative
P.O. Box 8414
Spokane, WA 99203.
(509) 624-3323, (509) 468-9443
Email: SpokaneAC | at | aol.com
Parent support, advocacy, information and speakers.
Spokane County Parent Coalition
Gregg Osborne
320 E 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 328-6326; (509) 328-6342 (fax)
Email: gosborne | at | arc-spokane.org
Web: http://arc-spokane.org
Spokane Guilds’ School
West 2118 Garland
Spokane WA 99205
(509) 326-1651; (509) 326-1658 (fax)
Spokane Guilds’ School provides evaluation, assessment, and early intervention services for children birth to three with developmental delays.
State Developmental Disabilites Program
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Department of Social & Health Services
P.O. Box 45310
Olympia,WA 98504-5310
(360) 902-8484
State Department of Education: Special Education
Special Education Section
Superintendent of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
(360) 753-6733
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Social and Health Services
P.O. Box 45340
Olympia, WA 98504-5340
(360) 438-8008
Summit Assistance Dogs
5458 W. Shore Road
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-5609; (360) 293-4675; (360) 293-9506 (fax)
Email: gooddogs | at | cnw.com or dhall | at | home.com
Web: http://www.summitdogs.org/
Sweet Mediation and Legal Services
DJ Sweet, M.Ed., J.D.
3340 Shadow Glen Blvd
Silverdale, WA 98383
(855) 357-9338; (360) 200-1805 (fax)
Email: info | at | sweetmls.com
Web: http://www.sweetmls.com/
A law firm founded by an experienced educator providing legal representation and mediation services for families impacted by the needs of a special education student.
Sylvan Learning, North Seattle
Paul Johnson
12317 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 838-5274; (206) 297-4595; (206) 838-5277 (fax)
Email: tutoring | at | sylvanseattle.com
Web: http://www.sylvanseattle.com/tutoring
We provide custom tutoring programs, private in-home tutors, and flexible summer tutoring options. We work with a wide range of special needs students.
Sylvan Learning of Seattle, Ballard
Paul Johnson
2232 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 297-4595; (206) 838-5274; (206) 297-4597 (fax)
Email: tutoring | at | sylvanseattle.com
Web: http://www.sylvanseattle.com/tutoring
We provide custom tutoring programs, private in-home tutors, and flexible summer tutoring options. We work with a wide range of special needs students.
Synapse Learning Solutions, LLC
Kelly Warner-King, JD
2339 20th Avenue, South
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 920-2414
Email: Kelly | at | SynapseLearningSolutions.com
Web: http://www.SynapseLearningSolutions.com
Synapse Learning Solutions provides individualized consultation and advocacy to families with special education, mental health, disability and related needs.
Telecommunications Access Service
P.O. Box 45301
Olympia, WA 98504-5301
(800) 422-7930; (800) 422-7941 (TTY); (360) 902-8001 (V/TTY)
Email: curtigl | at | dshs.wa.gov
Understanding Behavior, Inc.
Kathleen A Karimi
800 5th Avenue, Suite 161-164
Seattle, WA 98104
(888) 657-4456; (415) 989-5000 (fax)
Email: kathleenkarimi | at | understandingbehavior.com
Web: http://www.understandingbehavior.com
Understanding Behavior is a professional organization of providers that specializes in individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
Vidya Vara, MEd CMHS LMHC CDP-T
Child and Family Therapist
1450-114th Avenue SE #100
Bellevue, WA 98004
(206) 423-7909; (206) 439-2566
Email: psychotherapyservices | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.eastsidetherapist.com
Vidya Vara is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been treating children with ADHD, emotional and behavioral disorders over the last twenty years.
VSA arts of Washington (formerly Very Special Arts Washington)
305 Harrison Street, #303
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 443-1843
Email: wa | at | vsarts.org
Web: http://www.vsaaw.org/
Lana L. Traynor, LLC
1221 SW Yamhill St., Ste. 290
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-4147; (503) 224-3667 (fax)
Email: lana | at | traynorlawfirm.com
Web: http://www.traynorlawfirm.com
Education attorney licenses to practice in Oregon, Washington, and California. Represent students birth through college-age in state and federal education-related forums.
Tricia Walsh-Coughlan M.S. , Academic Tutoring
The Academy
400 E. Evergreen Blvd. Suite 322-G
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 699-1563; (360) 699-1567 (fax)
Email: triciawc | at | pacifier.com
Web: http:/vancouvercounselingandtutoring.com
Specializing in work with Learning Disabled, Attention Deficit Disorder children and adolescents in reading, spelling, math, study and organizational skills. Academic assessment is also provided.
Washington Assistive Technology Alliance
University of Washington
Center for Technology and Disability Studies
CHDD South Building, Room 104
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195-7920
(800) 841-8345 (V/TTY, In-State); (800) 214-8731; (206) 685-4181; (206) 616-1396 (TDY); (206) 543-4779 (fax)
Email: uwat | at | u.washington.edu
Web: http://wata.org/
Washington Association for Parents of Visually Impaired ‘Children’ (WAPVI)
12311 Williams Road
Everett, WA 98205
(425) 397-0436 home
Email: WAPVI | at | aol.com
Washington Sensory Disabilities Services
800 Oakesdale Ave. SW
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 917-7827; (800) 572-7000; (425) 917-7838 (fax)
Email: wsds | at | psesd.org
Web: http://www.wsdsonline.org
We serve families and education communities with children birth-21 who are deaf/HH, Blind/VI, or deaf-blind.
Washington Speech & Hearing Association
2150 N. 107th Street, Suite 204
Seattle, WA 98133-9009
(206) 367-8704
Email: sbinc | at | halcyon.com
Web: www.wslha.org/
Washington State Fathers Network
Kindering Center
16120 N.E. Eighth Avenue
Bellevue, WA 98008-3937
(425) 747-4004, ext. 218; (206) 284-2859
Email: jmay | at | fathersnetwork.org
Web: http://www.fathersnetwork.org/
Washington State P2P Programs
4738 172nd Ct. SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-7504; (800) 821-5927
Email: statep2p | at | earthlink.net
Washington State PTA
2003 65th Avenue, West
Tacoma, WA 98466-6215
(253) 565-2153; (800) 562-3804 (in WA only)
Email: wapta | at | wastatepta.org
Web: http://www.wastatepta.org/
Mary White, J.D., M.Ed.
Attorney at Law
20126 Ballinger Way NE, MS 229
Shoreline, WA 98155
(206) 235-6463; (206) 306-9600 (fax)
Email: mary.virginia.white | at | gmail.com
Attorney & certificated Special Educator Mary White represents families in SPED proceedings and other matters related to disability, mental health & juvenile justice. Sliding scale, free consult.
Diane Wiscarson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
510 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 439
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 727-0202; (503) 727-0303 (fax)
Email: diane | at | wiscarsonlaw.com
Web: http://wiscarsonlaw.com
Wiscarson Law’s focus is special education, and for over 15 years, we have helped families ensure that their child receives a free appropriate public education.
The Wyatt Holliday Foundation
Therese Holliday
855 Trosper Rd. SW # 108-202
Tumwater, WA 98512
(360) 507-0944
Email: info | at | wyattshouse.org
Web: www.WyattsHouse.org
Funds therapeutic services in Thurston/Mason Counties.
Year for Change LLC
Deborah Skalabrin, MSW, LICSW
701 W. 7th Ave., Suite 15
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 448-1506; (509) 624-7500 (fax)
Email: deborah | at | yearforchange.com
Web: http://www.yearforchange.com
Help families of children B-12 with Autism/disability interventions (including social, play, learning, behavior, and challenges during Defeat Autism Now! biomedical). Sessions are demonstration/coaching style.
Rebecca Slade Yoshitani
6125 155th Pl SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(443) 812-5767
Email: rsyosh | at | aol.com
Advocacy services for students with disabilities in WA; Admitted as an attorney in Maryland.
Jan G. Zager, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Yourkidslaw.com
2835 82d Avenue SE Suite 300
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-3348; (206) 232-3348 (fax)
Email: jan | at | yourkidslaw.com
Web: http://www.yourkidslaw.com
A lawyer for kids, elders, vulnerable adults and those who care for them—trained in mediation and collaboration, unafraid of a fight.