AA Advocacy Services
Dr. Paula McCormick
P.O. Box 1330
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 729-1003; (410) 729-2191 (fax)
Email: docpkm | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.DocPKM.com
Former Special Education Hearing Officer helping children and families with special needs get the educational services and placement they require.
ABCs for Life Success, LLC
Kelly Diamond
11120 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 203
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 593-5166; (240) 491-5912 (fax)
Email: kelly_abc4success | at | msn.com
Web: http://abc4lifesuccess.com
Educational consultants working with parents to navigate the school system, secure specialized services, school placement. Comprehensive evaluations. Parent training, educator workshops. Help with dispute options.
Abilities Network
300 E. Joppa Road
Suite 1103
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 828-7700; (410) 828-7708 (fax)
Web: www.abilitiesnetwork.org
About Better Communication Dynamics
Beth Lawrence, MA, CCC-SLP
6115 Falls Road Suite LL-B
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 375-5374; (410) 585-0449 (fax)
Email: languagelady1 | at | hotmail.com
We provide a variety of language services to children birth to 21, including individual and group articulation, voice, fluency and social-pragmatics.
Sheri R. Abrams, P.C.
Attorney at Law
4015 Chain Bridge Road, Suite I
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 934-5450; (703) 934-4449 (fax)
Email: sheri | at | sheriabrams.com
Web: http://www.sheriabrams.com
Practice Social Security Disability Law and Prepare Wills, Special Needs Trusts, Living Wills, Health Care & Financial Powers of Attorney. Serving Virginia, DC and Maryland.
Academic Consulting Services
Dana Reinhardt, M.Ed.
4863 Shellbark Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 581-2372
Email: dana | at | academicconsultingservices.net
Web: http://www.academicconsultingservices.net
Provides special education consultation and advocacy services to families including IEP/504 development/meeting attendance, school observations, identifying educational needs and appropriate programs.
A.C.C.E.S.S.
Michelle Weslager
101 Highland Dr.
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 620-3173
Email: owner | at | cecilautism.com
Autism in Cecil County: Education for Support and Success is a support group in Cecil County, MD for those interested in enhancing the lives of those with autism.
ADA and IT Information Center for the Mid-Atlantic Region
TransCen, Inc.
451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 607
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 217-0124 (V/TTY); (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: adainfo | at | transcen.org
Web: http://www.adainfo.org/
All Can Read LLC
Faune Marie Watkins
6829 Elm Street, Suite 240
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 288-2943
Email: allcanread | at | starpower.net
Web: http://www.allcanread.com
Intensive multisensory reading program for children with Dyslexia and learning differences. We use a scientific researched based reading program. Wilson Certified Teacher.
Carrie L. Allston, LLC
306 William Way
Stevensville, MD 21666
(443) 988-3682; (866) 834-4852 (fax)
Email: carrie | at | carrielallstonllc.com
Web: http://www.carrielallstonllc.com
My company provides families with Consultation and Advocacy services for students with Special Education needs. Academic Testing is available. Private tutoring is available for students K-8.
American Dream Reading Program
Sheila Goodfriend
8796 Boulder Ridge Road
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 490-6303; (301) 490-6304 (fax)
Email: asgfriend | at | aol.com
Web: www.amerdreamreadingprog.com
Tutoring Services for children of special needs…”Answers to the Stumbling Blocks to Reading” Emphasis on Phonemes, Decoding, Handwriting Finger-Spelling, b d p discrimination
AMS Educational Consultation Services (AMSECS)
Dr. Shell
8104 Red Farm Lane
Bowie, MD 20715
(240) 206-8557; (775) 871-9743 (fax)
Email: docshell | at | amsecs.org
Web: http://www.amsecsllc.com
special education advocacy; educational consultant; counseling at-risk children and youth; teacher & staff training & development; technical support to private, charter, and public schools.
Annapolis Diagnostics and Educational Resources
Paulette P. Forbes, M.A.Ed.
1443 Middle Way
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-7321
Email: kidzdevelopment | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.kidzdevelopment.com
Special Education evaluation and treatment of children ages Birth to Six. School observation/consultation. Workshops for parents and professionals.
Anne Arundel County Down Syndrome Connection
c/o ARC of AAC
931 Spa Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(888) 279-2279
Web: http://www.downsyndromeconnection.com
The mission of the Anne Arundel County Down Syndrome Connection is to encourage, empower and embrace children and adults who have Down Syndrome and their families.
Appelbaum Eye Care Associates, P.C.
Dr. Stan Appelbaum
Dr. Bryce Appelbaum
6509 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817
and
133 Defense Highway, Suite #113
Annapolis, MD 21401
(301) 897-8484; (301) 897-8486 (fax)
Email:
Web: http://visionhelp.com
Developmental/Behavioral Optometry. Examinations, vision therapy, lenses. Specializes in treatment of children and adults with behavioral, sensorimotor, learning-related vision difficulties, strabismus, amblyopia, myopia
Applied Counseling and Psychoeducational Services
Myra L. Burgee, Ph.D.
932 Hungerford Drive, Suite 5B
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 933-2374; (301) 353-9093 (fax)
Email: MLBurgee | at | verizon.net
Provide psychoeducational evaluations to assess cognitive ability, attention functioning, learning styles, educational achievement for diagnostic purposes (LD, ADHD, anxiety, depression) and learning strategies.
Arc of Frederick County
620-A Research Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 663-0909
Web: http://www.arcfc.org
Arc of Maryland, Inc.
49 Old Solomons Island Road, Suite 205
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 571-9320; (410) 974-6139 (In Balt.)
Email: cmarchand | at | thearcmd.org
Web: http://www.thearcmd.org/
The Arc Montgomery County
11600 Nebel Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 984-5777; (301) 816-2429 (fax)
Email: DeborahM | at | arcmontmd.org
Web: http://www.thearcmontgomerycounty.org
Supporting children, youth and families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing inclusive child care, work skills training, community living services, resources and advocacy.
Arthritis Foundation, Maryland Chapter
J. Karen Krug, V.P., Education
9505 Reisterstown Rd., Ste. 1 North
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 654-6570; (800) 365-3811; (410) 654-9270 (fax)
Email: mdchapt | at | arthritis.org
Web: http://www.arthritis.org
ASK & ACES
Mary Jo Siebert
PO Box 274
Phoenix, MD 21131
(410) 967-0122; (410) 683-2237; (410) 666-8478 (fax)
Email: mjsiebert | at | comcast.net
Web: http://askandaces.com
A professional, fee for service program dedicated to working with families, to understand their rights, the law, and obtaining services at the IEP meeting.
Asperger Parent Support Group
Severna Park, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)
Sandy D’Erasmo
(410) 647-9502
Email: lildaraz27 | at | aol.com
Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center
Ellen O’Neill
22 West Jefferson Street, Suite 307
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 762-2414
Email: questions | at | asdec.org
Web: http://www.asdec.org
Trains teachers, tutors and parents to use multisensory structured language techniques proven to improve reading, writing and math performance. ASDEC also serves children and adults directly.
The Auburn School, Baltimore Campus
Marjorie Hoffman
1710 Dulaney Valley Road
Lutherville, MD 21093
(410) 321-4799
Email: admissions.baltimore | at | theauburnschool.org
Web: http://www.capitalschools.org
The mission of The Auburn School is to grow the social and academic potential of bright students with social and communication challenges.
The Auburn School, Silver Spring Campus
Victoria Geis, Admissions
9545 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-8084
Email: admissions.silverspring | at | theauburnschool.org
Web: http://www.theauburnschool.org
The mission of The Auburn School is to grow the social and academic potential of bright students with social and communication challenges.
Augmenting Ability
Melissa Ward
260 Gateway Drive Suite 5A
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 452-8115
Email: musictherapy | at | augmentingability.com
Web: http://www.augmentingability.com
With locations in Harford, Carroll, and Baltimore counties, Augmenting Ability provides music therapy services to address social, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and quality of life needs. Adaptive music lessons are also available.
Autism Advocacy
Terra Evans
5257 Buckeystown Pike, Ste 403
Frederick, MD 21704
(775) 230-6849
Email: spectrumlegal | at | live.com
Autism advocate services – IEP reviews to conform to SMART IEP according to the laws of IEP and Maryland.
Autism-Asperger Association of Calvert County, Inc.
Deborah Ursiny, President
P.O. Box 2323
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 326-5050
Email: AAACC | at | asdcalvert.org
Web: http://www.asdcalvert.org/
We work to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorders, improve educational opportunities, provide advocacy and information, find and develop resources and promote employability to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families of individuals on the autism spectrum.
Autism Family Coordination Program (JSSA)
200 Wood Hill Road
Rockville, MD 20850
JSSA Intake: (301) 816-2633; (301) 838-4200; (301) 610-8403 (fax)
Email: info | at | jssa.org
Web: http://www.jssa.org/services/
Provides support for family to make informed decisions and access services maximizing quality of life, development potential, functioning of loved ones and the entire family.
Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-0881; (800) 3-AUTISM
Web: http://www.autism-society.org/
Baltimore-Chesapeake Chapter of the Autism Society of America
508 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410)-655-7933
E-mail: questions | at | bcc-asa.org
Web: www.bcc-asa.org
BCC-ASA provides monthly support group, newsletter, library, and educational seminars for anyone who needs help raising, working with and/or advocating for someone with autism.
Baltimore County Family Navigator Services
Linda Pearl
2300 Dulaney Valley Road
Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 252-4700 Ext. 265
Email: FamilyNavigator | at | cc-md.org
Web: http://www.family-navigator.org
Family Navigators offer support and guidance while helping families identify their strengths and needs and develop a family plan of action.
Baltimore Lab School
Annette Fallon
2220 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 261-5500
Email: fallon | at | baltimorelabschool.org
Web: http://www.baltimorelabschool.org
We serve students in 1st-12th grade with learning disabilities and ADHD using an arts-based curriculum to help students overcome difficulties in math, reading and writing.
Bass Educational Services, LLC
Judith S. Bass, CEP
4229 Cherry Valley Drive
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-5211; (240) 220-0654 (fax)
Email: info | at | basseducationalservices.com
Web: http://www.BassEducationalServices.com
Comprehensive college planning services for students with learning differences, beginning as early as freshman year. Families are guided throughout the college selection and admissions process.
The Benedictine School
Cindy Thornton, Admissions
14299 Benedictine Lane
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2112 Ext. 130; (410) 634-2640 (fax)
Email: admissions | at | benschool.org
Web: http://www.benschool.org
The Benedictine School is a ten month co-ed day and residential nonpublic school for individuals ages 5-21 with disabilies of mental retardation, multihandicaps and autism.
Andrea Bennett, M.Ed.
The Special Kids Company
3618 Underoak Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 418-5590; (410) 418-5426 (fax)
Email: abennett | at | specialkidscompany.com
Web: http://www.specialkidscompany.com
Experienced educational consultant providing assistance with IEP/504 process including; assessment, data analysis, document developement, meeting attendance, observations, record reviews. Servicing D.C. and Baltimore metro areas.
The Special Kids Company
3618 Underoak Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 418-5590; (410) 418-5426 (fax)
Email: abennett | at | specialkidscompany.com
Web: http://www.specialkidscompany.com
Experienced educational consultant providing assistance with IEP/504 process including; assessment, data analysis, document developement, meeting attendance, observations, record reviews. Servicing D.C. and Baltimore metro areas.
Bethesda Speech for Kids
Mandy Hart
6310 Tulsa Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 530-6021
Email: mandyspeechpath | at | yahoo.com
Pediatric specialist in oral-motor issues affecting articulation and ‘picky eaters’, autism, PROMPT trained, auditory processing, tongue thrust, expressive and receptive language. Registered Drama Therapist.
Suzanne Keith Blattner, M.S. Ed and Associates
Integrated Therapy Services for Children and Families (ITS)
10605 Concord St. Suite 100
Kensington, Maryland 20895
(301) 962-0800 ext 1
Email: skb.edu | at | mac.com
Experienced special education consultants and advocates. Serving families of children birth through high school. Supporting IEP development, placement and monitoring in public and private sector.
BodyBenders Physical Therapy
Katie Glaser-LeClere
164D West Main St.
PO Box 345
New Market, MD 21774
(301) 807-9955
Email: pt | at | bodybenders.com
Web: http://www.bodybenders.com
Pediatric PT provided by a Board-Certified Pediatric Specialist. Orthotic casting, weight supported gait therapy, conservative management of bowel and bladder dysfunction, birth to 18.
Robert S. Bokman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
51 Monroe Street, Suite 1402
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 762-0004; (301) 762-4455 (fax)
Email: rob | at | bokmanlaw.com
Web: http://www.bokmanlaw.com
Legal services for children and parents, including special education, suspension and expulsion, and juvenile delinquency.
Brain Injury Association of Maryland
Kernan Hospital
2200 Kernan Drive
Baltimore, MD 21207
(410) 448-2924; (800) 221-6443 (in MD)
Email: info | at | biamd.org
Web: http://www.biamd.org/
Breakthrough Developmental Services, LLC
Barbara Erby
P.O. Box 5124
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(240) 355-0834; (301) 559-7006 (fax)
Email: Info | at | BDSHelps.com
Web: http://www.BDSHelps.com
Individualized, comprehensive and functional curriculum programs provided by an experienced Education and Behavioral Consultant.
Ellen A. Callegary, Esq.
Attorney at Law
210 N. Charles Street, Suite 1402
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 576-7606
Email: ellen | at | callegarysteedman.com
Web: http://www.callegarysteedman.com
As attorneys, we represent children and adults with disabilities throughout Maryland to help them obtain the services they need.
Camp Aristotle
9545 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(202) 715-6244
Email: info | at | camparistotle.org
Web: http://www.camparistotle.org
Camp Aristotle provides exciting activities designed to foster exploration and social success for kids with social and communication challenges. Located throughout MD and VA.
Camp Sonshine
David Black
16819 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(301) 989-2267; (301) 989-7116 (fax)
Email: info.campsonshine | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://campsonshine.org
Programs are tailored to meet the developmental needs of each age group and combine ridiculous amounts of fun with meaningful moments that kids remember.
Capital Neurology
Marc P. DiFazio, M.D.
9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 233
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 309-2211; (301) 928-3244; (240) 536-0263 (fax)
Email: mddifazio | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.capital-neurology.com
Comprehensive Pediatric Neurologic services to include diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, movement disorders, attention deficit, autism and headache.
Cardinal Reading Strategies, LLC
Walter E. Dunson, PhD
20225 Maple Leaf Court
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(202) 595-4002
Email: drwed | at | cardinalreading.com
Web: http://www.cardinalreading.com
Science-based reading instruction that meets the needs of students requiring primary instruction or remediation in the reading and spelling of the English language.
CARE Rehab
Lin Leslie
1026 Cromwell Bridge Road
Baltimore, MD 21186
(410) 583-1515; (877) 275-2273; (410) 583-2480 (fax)
Email: lleslie | at | careresources.net
Offers therapy, tutoring and assessments in its private practice clinic. CARE is distinguished for its unsurpassed and specialized occupational, physical and speech-language therapy for children and young adults.
Caring Communities
Mona Freedman
5360-E Enterprise Street
Eldersburg, MD 21784
(410) 549-5707
Email: mona | at | caringcommunities.org
Web: http://www.caringcommunities.org
Offering disability-related training, education, publications, and events for the benefit of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and healthcare and education professionals.
The Center for Adoption Support and Education, Inc. (C.A.S.E.)
11120 New Hampshire Ave., Suite 205
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 593-9200; (301) 593-9203 (fax)
Email: caseadopt | at | adoptionsupport.org
Web: www.adoptionsupport.org
C.A.S.E. is a support center for adoptive families, providing specialized therapeutic services as well as numerous educational programs. C.A.S.E. offers several programs for promoting school success for adopted children and teens, particularly those whose learning may be impacted by pre-adoptive experiences.
* Center for Children
Diana Colomo, Executive Assistant
6100 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 609-9887; (301) 609-9091 (fax)
Email: colomo | at | center-for-children.org
Web: http://www.center-for-children.org
The Center for Children is a private, non-profit organization that provides comprehensive mental health services to children and their families.
Center for Children – Family Resource Center
1110 Mall Circle
St. Charles Town Center
PO Box 2924
LaPlata, MD 20646
(301) 374-6696
Email: lyoung | at | center-for-children.org
To help families advocate for thier children with special needs children in school and life.
The Center for Pediatric and Developmental Medicine
Ingrid Valentine, JD
2110 Priest Bridge Drive Suite # 10
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451 5105; (410) 451-5106 (fax)
Email: cpdm | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.cpdm.medem.com/
Educational advocate-assist families (through mediation, negotiation and IEP review) with protecting the rights of and obtaining services for special needs children.
Center for Young Children
Dr. C. Samango-Sprouse Dir/CEO
2772 Rutland Rd.
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 798-7934; (410) 798-4801 (fax)
Email: sprousekids | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.ndcforyoungchildren.com
We offer a comprehensive neurodevelopmental evaluation for children with neurogenetic disorders: targeted treatment based on brain based research; development of roadmap for improvement and excellent Recovery; and assistance with school services and development of IEP.
Century Mental Health
George Carlson, Ph.D., LCSW-C
5570 Sterrett Place, Suite 101
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-0552; (410) 715-4720 (fax)
Email: jgmd | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.centurymentalhealth.com
George’s areas of clinical expertise include surviving trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, childhood and adolescent behavioral issues and school concerns, depression, anxiety, and ADHD
CHADD of Greater Baltimore
Linda Spencer
2634 Turf Valley Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 377-0249
Email: CHADD168 | at | aol.com
Web: CHADD-mc.org
Support groups for Adults and parents of children with ADHD in Greater Baltimore, Harford, Howard, Montgomery and Frederick counties.
Chatterbox
Anne Evans
15825 Glacier Court
North Potomac, MD 20878
(301) 775-4334
Email: freebird8588 | at | yahoo.com
Chatterbox is a well-established practice that provides speech/language therapy & evaluations for children & young adults delivered in your home.
Chelsea School
711 Pershing Drive
Silver Spring MD 20910
(301) 585-1430; (301) 585-5865 (fax)
Web: www.chelseaschool.edu
Chelsea School is a coeducational day school serving students in grades 5-12. Chelsea students have average to above intellectual capabilities and a diagnosed, language based learning disability.
Chesapeake Down Syndrome Parent Group, Inc. (CDSPG, Inc.)
Patrick Neary, President
PO Box 20127
Baltimore, MD 21284-0127
(410) 321-5434
Web: www.cdspg.org
The purpose of the Chesapeake Down Syndrome Parent Group, Inc. is to serve families of and persons with Down syndrome by providing information and support.
Chesapeake Occupational Therapy Associates, llc
Debra Taylor
1419 Forest Drive, Suite 210
Annapolis, MD 21114
(410) 280-8774; (410) 267-1995 (fax)
Email: debrataylor | at | juno.com
Pediatric Occupational Therapy, specializing in Sensory Integration, Therapeutic Listening,fine motor, handwriting,ADHD, Autism, neurological deficits, and social skills groups.
Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disability Center
54 Scott Adam Road, Suite 104
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(443) 791-4784; (443) 578-4691 (fax)
Email: jessicadittopnp | at | childhoodnddcenter.org
Web: http://childhoodnddcenter.org
Providing comprehensive developmental and behavioral evaluations, with diagnosis and management, for children birth to age 20.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
8181 Professional Place, Suite 201
Landover, MD 20785
(301) 306-7070; (800) 233-4050 (Voice mail to request information packet)
Web: http://www.chadd.org/
Children’s Therapy Center of Columbia
Jolene/Madeline
6420 Dobbin Road, Suite B
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-8081; (410) 997-8082 (fax)
Email: ctcofcolumbia | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.ctcofcolumbia.com
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services for children ages 2-16, specializing in sensory integration. Evaluations, Treatment including the use of The Listening Program, Cranio-Sacral techniques, Handwriting programs, self regulation programs and more!
Client Assistance Program
Department of Education
Division of Rehabilitation Services
2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 554-9358; (800) 638-6243
Web: Click here
Coaching for the Voyage
Donna Bennett, LCSW-C
Mail: P.O. Box 65, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Office: 29958 Killpeck Creek Ct., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
(301) 290-0040 Ext. 13; (301) 290-0050 (fax)
Email: donna | at | coachingforthevoyage.com
Web: http://www.coachingforthevoyage.com
Voyage forward today! Providing compassionate and strengths based ADHD Coaching for children,adolescents and adults; Parent Coaching; and Life Coaching. Flexible office and phone options.
Deborah Cole, Psy.D.
Kings Contrivance Village Center
8640 Guilford Rd., Ste. 235
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-7551
Email: classicart | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.psychotherapyinmd.com
Assessments, and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with depression, anxiety, learning problems, OCD, Trichotillomania, ADHD, behavior problems, autism, Aspergers. Evening appts.
College Living Experience
401 North Washington Street, Suite 420
Rockville, MD 20850
(800) 486-5058
Email: admissions | at | experiencecle.com
Web: http://www.experiencecle.com
College Living Experience is a post-secondary program that provides intensive assistance with academic, independent living and social skills to college students with special needs as they transition to become independent responsible adults.
Compass Academy
Craig Falk – Dean of Students
4601 Maple Ave
Halethorpe MD 21227
(410) 501-3571; (443) 304-2347 (fax)
Email: info | at | CompassAcademyMD.org
Web: http://compassacademymd.org/
Compass Academy serves bright students with speech and language disabilities, specific learning differences, ADD/ADHD, high-functioning Autism and PDD-NOS.
Comprehensive Therapy Center
PACT: Helping Children with Special Needs
7000 Tudsbury Road
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 298-7000
Email: roya | at | Kennedykrieger.org
Web: http://www.PACT.kennedykrieger.org
The Comprehensive Therapy Center provides a wide range of therapy services for children ages six weeks and older who have developmental delays and disabilities.
Confident Student, LLC
Mary Beth Collins
76 Cranbrook Rd, #289
Coceysville, MD 21030
(410) 692-6145; (443) 705-0227 (fax)
Email: mcollins | at | confidentstudent.com
Web: http://www.confidentstudent.com
Individualized on-site coaching services based in neuroscience for adults or children facing learning, organizational &/or behavioral disorders.
Creative Behavioral and Educational Solutions, LLC
Kathryn O’Neill
334 Stratford Rd.
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 218-3865
Email: CBES4Kids | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.CBES4Kids.com
CBES offers comprehensive educational services to help children and their families increase academic and social success, improve independence, and build self esteem.
Michele A Cropp, Child Advocate
9101 Gue Road
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 304-7767; (301) 253-1547 (fax)
Email: michele.cropp@yahoo.com
Karen Cruise, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
10025 Governor Warfield Pkwy. Suite 212
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 992-0262; (443) 745-2162; (410) 837-6066 (fax)
Email: kcruise2 | at | verizon.net
Child/family psychologist specializing in assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with LD, AD/HD, autism spectrum disorders, and related emotional concerns. Parent support/counseling.
Carol Custer, LLC
3527 Chick Lane
Rosemont, MD 21701
(301) 788-6198
Email: carol | at | custerllc.com
Web: http://CusterLLC.com
1:1 tutoring in your home by certified special education teacher; advocacy services (will attend IEP & 504 meetings with you); New Direction Support Broker
Cypress Creek Therapy Associates
Natalie Tayag
645 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Suite 211
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 384-9242; (410) 384-9703 (fax)
and
3168 Braverton St., Suite 200
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-7868; (410) 956-7998 (fax)
Email: bgallagher | at | cypresscreektherapy.com
Web: www.cypresscreektherapy.com
Cypress Creek Therapy Associates is a one-on-one therapy provider offering speech, physical, and occupational therapies to children and adults.
Danielle Darcy Lifestyle
10429 Dalebrooke Lane
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 787-4288
Email: danielle | at | sremac.com
Web: http://danielle-darcy.com
We create a unique, organized, categorized home environment with our Visual Cue System™ that helps children learn, read and communicate better.
Deaf Education Advancement Foundation
Angel Gasior
2240 Deadora Dr.
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 790-3619
Email: deafoundation4md | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://deafoundation.tripod.com
We are parent support group that offers regular meetings regarding advocacy and topics pertinent to hearing loss. We actively pursue improved educational opportunities for children who are deaf and hard of hearing through cooperation with public and private school facilities.
Joe Dickson, M.S. – Behavioral Consultations
14 S. Beaumont Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 690-3560
Email: joedicksonbc | at | yahoo.com
Providing behavioral consultations to children, adolescents and young adults with Austism/Asperger’s Syndrome. Facilitating successful navigation, home-school-community. Bridging the home school gap.
Disability Advocacy Institute LLC
Adam Neal
PO Box 420
Lusby, MD 20657
(804) 432-8149
Email: advocates | at | daillc.org
Web: http://daillc.org
Provides advocacy to families with special needs addressing educational services and placement. Provides consultation to students who are transitioning to post-secondary education, employment, or DDA.
Sharon Donahue, Esq.
Attorney at Law
11032 Nicholas Lane Suite A-201
Ocean Pines, MD 21811
(410) 208-9555; (240) 277-3783; (410) 208-3697 (fax)
Email: sharondonahue | at | mchsi.com
Representation of parents and children before the school system under IDEA 2004, 504 and NCLB. IEP review, mediation, due process.
Katherine S. Duyer, Esq.
Attorney at Law
15850 Crabbs Branch Way, Suite 180
Rockville, MD 20855
(301) 948-1177; (301) 948-4334 (fax)
Email: kduyer | at | gavettdatt.com
Attorney representing children in special education cases in all Maryland counties.
Dyslexia Tutoring Program
Marcy K. Kolodny
711 W. 40th Street Suite 310
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 889-5487; (410) 889-5487; (410) 889-5363 (fax)
Email: mkolodny | at | maday.org
Web: http://www.dyslexiatutoringprogram.org
We provide free screening and free one-on-one tutoring services for low-income individuals who have dyslexia or another language-based learning difference. Tutoring is provided by volunteers who have completed our 20 hour training course in Orton-Gillingham methods.
Easter Seals Maryland and Washington, DC
4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 100
Calverton, MD 20705
(301) 931-8700; (800) 886-3771
Web: http://www.eseal.org/
Tanya M. Eckert, Autism Consultant
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 504-9322
Email: tanya | at | socialskills4autism.com
Web: http://www.SocialSkills4Autism.com
Helping kids on the Autism Spectrum connect with their family, friends, and community.
Andrea Edelman, Career Consultant, LLC
16220 Frederick Road, Suite 512
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 996-0227
Email: aedelmancc | at | comcast.net
Web: http://edelmancareers.com
Transition and career development services for teens with disabilities. Assessment, employability skills, career and postsecondary exploration, short/long term career goals, accommodations, resources. Guidance for parents.
Dr. Erica Edelman
11412 Monticello Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-8959
Email: edelmanfamily | at | msn.com
Through observations, assessment and consultation, I provide psychological evaluations of young children, including those with developmental disorders and delays.
Ed-Psych Solutions
Susan Schapiro, M.S.
28 Allegheny Avenue, Ste. 1208
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 494-1066; (410) 583-5553 (fax)
Email: getsettoread | at | gmail.com
Web: getsettoread.com
Dr. Shreya Hessler, Psy.D., and Susan Schapiro, M.S., combinue their unique talents to provide comprehensive psychoeducational testing and educational consultations for students ages 4-18.
Education Matters
Jayne Matthews
2513 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 255-6636; (410) 366-3900
Email: educationmat | at | aol.com
Special Education 101: low-cost, basic instructions to parents including, writing IEP requests, IEP team meeting support, referrals to attorney, academic testing and non-public schools.
Educational Connections Inc.
4600 Hampden Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 469-6060; (703) 934-1222 (fax)
Email: info | at | ectutoring.com
Web: http://ectutoring.com
At-home tutoring for students with disabilities. Services also include educational coaching, research-proven reading instruction, testing and advocacy.
Educational Consulting Specialists LLC
Terry Koogle, MS, APC
9107 Gardenia Road
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 978-5417
Email: terrykoogle.ECS | at | verizon.net
Our services include advocacy representation at TEAMs, parent support for development/review of IEPs, educational assessments, and tutoring with specialized methods.
Educational Consultants, Inc.
Mary O’Neal Hepple
12006 White Cord Way
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 964-8436; (410) 995-9221 (fax)
Email: mail | at | maryhepple.com
Web: http://maryhepple.com
Proving Special Education Consultation and Advocacy Services including IEP/504 meeting attendance, IEP/504 development, and school observations. 20+ years experience in the Baltimore-Washington region.
The Educational Resource Group
Dr. Lori K. Perez
479 Jumpers Hole Rd., Ste 306
Severna Park, MD 21144
(410) 544-6696
Email: info | at | theERG.net
Web: http://www.theERG.net
We provide educational advocacy, assessments and 1:1 educational intervention to include academic coaching, memory enhancement, and more for students ages 4 and up.
Marcia Einheber, M.Ed., Tutor and Advocate
323 Inspiration Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 603-6538
Email: meinheber1 | at | aol.com
Diagnostician,language-based learning disabilities, Visual/auditory perceptual skills,keyboarding/fine-motor skills,underachievers,autism, communication disorders. Will attend meetings,review/write IEP’s. Pre-K-College.
Linda Eisenberg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Lloyd J. Eisenberg & Associates., P.A.
10632 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 430
Columbia, MD 21044
(301) 596-3636; (301) 588-5598 (fax)
Email: leisenberg | at | comcast.net
Special education advocacy and law. Practicing primarily in Howard County, Baltimore County, and Montgomery County.
Paulal Elitov, Ph.D.
6262 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 738-7990
Email: pelitov | at | aol.com
Provide psychoeducational evaluations for children from age 3 to 18. Full evaluations of cognitive and learning problems and social/emotional factors affecting learning.
Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region
Hampton Plaza, Suite 1103
300 E. Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 828-7700; (800) 492-2523 (in MD only)
Email: lkingham | at | abilitiesnetwork.org
Web: http://www.abilitiesnetwork.org/
ESCIL, Inc.
Lisa J. Morgan
7 Sunburst Center
Cambridge, Maryland 21613
(410) 221 7701; (800) 705 7944; (410) 221-7714 (fax)
Email: escil | at | comcast.net
Advocacy group center for independent living
Family Information Specialist
Office for Children, Youth, and Families
301 W. Preston Street, 15th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 225-4269
FOCAS (Families of Children with Autism Support Group)
Carroll County, Maryland
Sharon Glass
862 Snowfall Way
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 857-1596
Email: focascc | at | yahoo.com
FOCAS supports families through monthly meetings, social gatherings, and more. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month and are open to everyone.
* The Focus Foundation
Dr. Samango-Sprouse
P.O. Box 190
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(443) 223-7323
Email: info | at | thefocusfoundation.org
Web: http://www.thefocusfoundation.org
The Focus Foundation is dedicated to helping children and families affected by X & Y Variations, Dyslexia, and/or Developmental Dyspraxia.
The Focus Foundation
Teresa Sadeghin
2772 Rutland Road
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 798-7934
Email: ndckids | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.thefocusfoundation.org
The Focus Foundation is dedicated to helping children and families affected by X & Y Variations, Dyslexia, and/or Developmental Dyspraxia.
Tzipora Frager, LCSW-C, Family Therapy and Case Management Services
7 Thistle Dell Road
Baltimore, MD 21117
(410) 419-7743; (410) 363-3487 (fax)
Email: tcfrager | at | hotmail.com
Family therapy and case management services to improve the family relationships, dynamics, anger management, and help achieve success in school.
Lisa C. Frank M.Ed.
Special Education Consultant
The Special Kids Company, Inc.
115 Bellemore Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
(410) 418-5590; (410) 323-7359 (fax)
Email: lfrank | at | specialkidscompany.com
Web: www.specialkidscompany.com
Frankly Communicating, Inc.
Heather Franks
505 Old Westminster Pike
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 871-2990; (410) 802-5451
Email: heather | at | franklycommunicating.com
Web: http://franklycommunicating.com
comprehensive speech and language services infant through school age. Individual and group therapy, support group, summer camps.
Frederick Memorial Hospital
FMH Rose Hill Rehabilitation Services
John Szarnicki MBA PT
1562 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 566-3132; (240) 566-3141 (fax)
Email: jszarnicki | at | fmh.org
Web: http://www.fmh.org
Our outpatient services in Frederick and Mt. Airy provide comprehensive PT/OT/SLP services to children with acquired and developmental disabilities from birth to age 18.
Get Connected Family Resource Center
Laura Rhodes
255 Clifton Blvd.
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 871-0008; (664) 866-0008; (410) 871-0228 (fax)
Email: LRhodes | at | granitehouse.org
Web: http://www.getconnectedcc.org
The Center is a free service, for Carroll county residents helping them locate resources for their children,ages 0 to 25, for any issue. Helps with mental health issues, behavioral problems, substance abuse histories, developmental disabilities, interpersonal violence issues and other concerns.
Kimberly Glassman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
PO Box 2958
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 651-2578; (202) 747-5826 (fax)
Email: ksglassman | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.kglassmanlaw.com
Special Education Attorney representing parents in DC and MD.
Glenwood Country Elementary School
Cheryl Stradling
16151 Old Frederick Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 489-6959
Email: Administration | at | GlenwoodCountryDaySchool.com
Web: http://www.GlenwoodCountryDaySchool.com
Non-profit private school with small classes and Research Based Instruction such as Visualization & Verbalization, Wilson, TouchMath, Kurzweil.
GT/LD Network, Inc.
Contact Name: Greg Rosenthal, President
P.O. Box 30239
Bethesda, MD 20824
(301) 986-1422
Web: www.gtldnetwork.org
Non-profit organization run by volunteers to support gifted students who learn differently (twice exceptional – gifted with learning disabilities). Monthly program schedule available on website.
Governor’s Office for Individuals with Disabilities
One Market Center, Box 10
300 W. Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-3435
(410) 333-3098 (V/TTY)
Web: http://www.mdtap.org/
Mitchell A. Greenberg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
6 East Biddle St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 539-5250; (443) 250-4784
Email: mitch | at | greenberglawyers.com
Web: http://www.greenberglawyers.com
Special education advocacy and legal representation for families in workers’ compensation, personal injury/torts, criminal defense and family law. Successful advocate for his own children.
Judy A. Halaby, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3909 Shallowbrook Lane
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 922-1390
Email: fhejah | at | verizon.net
Special Education and Education (Truancy, suspensions…) I provide advocacy and legal representation for parents, children,adolescents and college age adults througout the State of Maryland.
Hand In Hand Educational Services
Alessa Giampaolo Keener, M.Ed.
410 Meadow Creek Drive, Suite 206
Westminster MD 21157
(410) 236-1927
Email: agkeener | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.handinhandhomeschool.com
Conducts IQ and achievement testing, as well as math, reading, and writing evaluations. Specializing in gifted-LD and homeschool students. Expert witness in educational-best fit cases.
Hands on Therapy
11 Keller Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 415-5260
Web: http://www.handsontherapy.net
sensory integration, handwriting, fine motor, social skills, animal-assisted therapy, yoga for kids, oral-motor, splinting, school readiness, sensorimotor, Day/Evening/Weekend hours, Insurances accepted.
Ellen Aronis Heard
9909 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 946-1998; (301) 801-1079; (301) 946-5024 (fax)
Email: ejaheard | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.alternatives4teens.com
Educational consulting for challenging youth and young adults, specializing in residential therapeutic settings; giving families hope when they are at the end of their rope.
The Hearing and Speech Agency
2220 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 243-3800; (410) 366-8732 (fax)
Email: opolites | at | hasa.org
The Highlands School
Patricia A. Bonney
2409 Creswell Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-1415; (443) 412-1098 (fax)
Email: info | at | highlandsschool.net
Web: http://www.highlandsschool.net
Co-educational, research-based, multisensory and individualized program serving students in grades K-8 with language processing challenges, Dyslexia, ADHD and other learning differences.
The Hilgenberg Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders
3800 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-1805
(410) 243-6034; (410) 243-0841 (fax)
Email: opolites | at | hasa.org
Patrick J. Hoover, Esq.
Attorney at Law
600 Jeferson Plaza, Suite 308
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 424-5777; (301) 424-1651; (301) 217-9297 (fax)
Email: phoover | at | hooverlaw.com
Web: http://www.hooverlaw.com
For over 25 years, representing children, young adults and families in all school related issues before the courts and agencies in Maryland and Wahington, D.C.
Kelley Horvath Educational Consulting Services LLC
1316 Martin Meadows Drive
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 303-9311; (443) 740-9105 (fax)
Email: kelleyhorvath | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.kelleyhorvath.com
Experienced special educator offering advocacy, educational consultations, evaluations, and classroom observations.
Howard County Autism Society
Beth Benevides Hill
10280 Old Columbia Road, Suite 215
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-3466; (410) 290-5455 (fax)
Email: info | at | howard-autism.org
Web: http://www.howard-autism.org
A nonprofit organization devoted to supporting individuals and families with autism, promoting awareness of autism, and advocating for improved local services.
Huntington Learning Center
3284 Crain Highway
Waldorf, MD 20603
(800) 226-5327; (301) 705-7100
Email: HLCemail | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.huntingtonlearning.com/
Individual Tutoring in Reading, Phonics, Writing, Math & Study Skills. Diagnostic Academic Testing to pinpoint weak areas. Building skills, confidence and motivation since 1977.
Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental & Learning Disorders
4938 Hampden Lane, Suite 800,
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 656-2667
Web: http://www.icdl.com
International Dyslexia Association
Maryland Branch
P.O. Box 984
Severna Park, MD 21148
(410) 825-2881
Jewish Community Center
Stacy Israel
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave.
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 256-5200
Email: sisrael | at | jcc.org
Web: http://jcc.org
The JCC offers year round and summer programs to children and adults with varying disabilities. These include therapeutic, recreational and social opportunities.
JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency)
200 Wood Hill Road
Rockville, MD 20850
JSSA Intake: (301) 816-2633; (301) 838-4200; (301) 309-2597 TTY; (301) 309-2596 (fax)
Email: info | at | jssa.org
Web: http://www.jssa.org
JSSA provides evaluation and treatment; counseling and therapy; and social skills groups, for children and teens with special needs. JSSA has offices in Rockville, Silver Spring and Fairfax, VA.
JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency)
6123 Montrose Road
Rockville, MD 20852
JSSA Intake: (301) 816-2633; (301) 881-3700; (301) 770-0901 (fax)
Email: info | at | jssa.org
Web: http://www.jssa.org
JSSA provides evaluation and treatment; counseling and therapy; and social skills groups, for children and teens with special needs. JSSA has offices in Rockville, Silver Spring and Fairfax, VA.
Kammerman Portraits
Lisa Kammerman
7829 Cayuga Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-l383
Email: lisa | at | kammerman.com
Web: www.kammerman.com
Photographic portraits that will touch your heart! Lisa’s specialty is capturing special moments and the inner spirit of children with special needs. Ask about the “Little Heroes” national portrait contest.
Kaydon’s Voice, LLC
Nichelle Paisant, M.Ed
5430 lynx Lane Suite # 268
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 376-7738; (410) 376-7765 (fax)
Email: npaisant | at | kaydonvoice.com
Web: http://www.kaydonvoice.com
Kaydon’s Voice, LLC is a educational consulting and Advocacy Firm specializes in civil rights for children with disabilities.
Kennedy Krieger Institute
707 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205-1890
(442) 923-9200; (888) 554-2080; (443) 923-9400
Web: http://www.kennedykrieger.org/
Kids’ Learning Workshop
Martha Gabler, Director
10125 Markham St.
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 256-7562
Email: emgabler | at | verizon.net
Kids’ Learning Workshop–where kids learn fluent foundation skills for academic success–is a specialty tutoring center offering Direct Instruction, Precision Teaching and TAGteach for K-8, including special needs and learning disabilities.
The Lab School of Baltimore Tutoring Services
Sue Little
2220 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 261-5500; (717) 968-0518; (410) 366-7680 (fax)
Email: sue.little | at | labschoolmail.org
Web: http://www.labschool.org
Diagnostic, prescriptive tutoring provided by well-trained educators with expertise in the field of learning disabilities. All tutoring is arranged and overseen by the Director of Tutoring.
The Learning Curve
Katrina Alkinburg
129 Vineyard Drive
Port Deposit, MD 21904
(410) 916-0197
Email: thelearningcurve | at | zoominternet.net
Web: http://www.thelearningcurvellc.net
The Learning Curve provides educationl services. We offer many specialized programs, Wilson Reading System etc., to help children and adults with disabilities. LISS Provider
Learning Disabilities Association of Calvert County, Inc.
P. O. Box 3126
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 257-7511 (phone/fax)
Free volunteer special education advocacy service.
* Learning Disabilities Association of Maryland, Inc.
P.O. Box 744
Dunkirk, MD 20754-0744
(888) 265-6459
Email: LDAMD | at | ldamd.org
Web: http://www.ldamd.org/
* Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County (LDAMC)
P.O. Box 623
Rockville, MD 20848-0623
(301) 933-1076
Offers training, support groups and seminars, hotline.
Email: ldamc | at | ldamc.org
Web: http://www.ldamc.org/
Learning Disabilities Association of St. Mary’s County
Missy Alexander
P.O. Box 472
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 884-4662; (301) 994-1329
Email: alexander | at | gmpexpress.net
Offers parent and professional training, support groups, and seminars. Sponsors annual Autism Awareness Day and Learning Disabilities Awareness Day activities.
Learning Essentials
Wendy Taylor, M.Ed.
143 Quince Orchard Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 750-7189
Email: info | at | TutoringLE.com
Web: http://www.TutoringLE.com
Specializing in quality academic tutoring, K-12, for students with learning Disabilities, Executive Function, AD/HD, autism spectrum disorders, and related learning concerns.
Learning Liaisons, LLC
Robin Farinholt
2916 Walnut Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-8299
Email: info | at | learningliaisons.com
Web: http://learningliaisons.com
Provides consult and advocacy support for parents and families AND professional development services for teachers and support staff who have the challenge of implementing IEP’s and 504 plans.
Learning for Life, Inc.
2230 George C Marshall Drive Suite 520
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 462-8883
Email: nypinkgirl | at | aol.com
Special Education consulting, Tutoring, Academic Testing, Advocacy for parents with students of all disabilities for IEP’s, re-evaluations, 504 plans, general information about your child’s right under the law.
LearningWise Strategies, LLC
Bonnie Massimino
19102 Starkey Terrace
Brookeville, MD 20833
(301) 512-9592
Email: info | at | learningwise.org
LearningWise Strategies, LLC provides Educational Therapy services to students whose areas of difficulty may include reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, test taking, and organizational skills.
Janice C. C. Lepore, Psy.D.
2324 W. Joppa Road, Suite 420
Lutherville, MD 21093
(443) 472-2093; (410) 321-9537 (fax)
Psychological assessment and consultation services for children, adolescents and young adults.
Eric A. Levine & Associates, LLC
6733-C South Clifton Road
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 446-1691
Email: contact | at | ericlevineassociates.com
Web: http://www.ericlevineassociates.com
We are a unique educational services company providing educational consulting, alternative programs when kids need a “Time Out from School,” seminars, expert testimony and training.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes – Baltimore
Baltimore Learning Center
York Green,
1300 York Road, Building A, Suite 140Lutherville, Maryland 21093
(410) 337-2860; (410) 337-2891 (fax)
Email: baltimore.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.
Katharine A. Linzer, Esq.
Attorney at Law
100 West Road, Suite 300
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 904-4546; (410) 825-9222 (fax)
Email: katharinelinzer | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://linzerlawyer.com
Special education attorney specializing in representing children with ADHD in suspension, expulsion and provision of special education services.
Rebecca Lippman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
8408 Whitman Dr.
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-1451
Email: rlippman | at | mac.com
Web: http://familyanddivorcesolutions.com
Providing special education law and advocacy services to help families and special needs children navigate the Maryland public school system.
Little Leaves
Heather Jennett, Ph.D., BCBA-D
5335 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 404
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 420-8359
Email: info | at | littleleaves.org
Web: http://www.littleleaves.org
Little Leaves provides high quality ABA Therapy programs for children with autism spectrum disorders and related challenges and their families.
Little Red Car ABA Services LLC
Kirsty MacIver, M.S., BCBA
P.O. Box 43703
Baltimore, MD 21236
(443) 847-7246; (410) 529-1158 (fax)
Email: little_redcar | at | yahoo.com
Providing ABA consultation and therapy services in the home and community to children with Autism Spectrum disorders in the Baltimore area.
LOCATE: Child Care Special Needs Service
Maryland Family Network
LOCATE: Child Care
Special Needs Service
1001 Eastern Ave 2nd floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 999-0120
Email: kmull | at | marylandfamilynetwork.org
Web: http://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org
The service helps families who have children with special needs locate child care, preschool, school age care and summer programs.
Low Vision Information Center
7701 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 302
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 951-4444
Web: www.lowvisioninfo.org/
Kirsty MacIver, M.S., BCBA
P.O. Box 43703
Baltimore, MD 21236-0703
(443) 847-7246; (410) 529-1158 (fax)
Email: smallstepsfirst | at | yahoo.com
Providing behavior analysis (ABA) services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, their families and caregivers in home, school and community settings.
Rachel Makar, MS, OTR/L
8516 Atwell Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 672-6444
Email: msrotp | at | comcast.net
Pediatric Occupational Therapist Handwriting Without Tears tutor: teaches letters & numbers, eliminates reversals,& improves legibility; prewriting, printing, & cursive; preschool – middle school. In-home school & summer services.
Mark B. Martin, P.A.
One North Charles Street, Suite 1215
Baltimore, MD 2201
(410) 779-7770; (410) 576-9391 (fax)
Email: mmartin | at | markmartinlaw.com
Web: http://www.markmartinlaw.com
Legal counsel and advice in the areas of special education, disciplinary matters, disability rights civil and criminal litigation.
Maryland Asperger Advocacy & Support Group
15272 Dover Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136
Email: MDAsperger | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.aspergers.org
Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF)
PO Box 6815
Baltimore, MD 21285
(410) 938-4413; (410) 938-5130 (fax)
Email: mansef | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.mansef.org
Association of nonpublic special education schools. Provides adovcacy and support to parents.
Maryland Coalition of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Jane A. Walker
10632 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 119
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-8267, (888) 607-3637; (410) 730-8331 (fax)
Email: info | at | mdcoalition.org
Web: www.mdcoalition.org
A grassroots coalition of family and advocacy organizations dedicated to improving services for children with mental health needs and their families; and building a network of information and support for families across Maryland
Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE)
7484 Candlewood Road, Suite R
Hanover, Maryland 21076
(410) 859-5400; (410) 712-0211 (fax)
Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers
3121 St. Paul Street, Suite 25
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 235-7290
Web: mdpta.org
Maryland Early Intervention System
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/
Maryland Federation for the Council for Exceptional Children
(410) 480-9667
Web: http://www.mdcec.org/mdcec/
Maryland Fragile X Resource Group
Kristen Head
P. O. Box 5255
Laytonsville, MD 20882
(301) 926-0576
Email: kmhead129 | at | aol.com
We are a community of families that have children with Fragile X Syndrome. We provide mutual support and education, promote awareness, and fund research on Fragile X.
Maryland General Bryn Mawr Rehab Regional Network-Just For Kids program
Kathleen Lauber, RN
821 N. Eutaw St. Ste. 413
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 462-5756; (410) 462-5781 (fax)
Web: www.marylandgeneral.org
Maryland General Bryn Mawr Rehab Regional Network offers Just For Kids, a comprehensive outpatient program providing cognitive and physical rehabilitation for children form birth to 18 years of age. Contact us for a free developmental screening.
Maryland Online Public Info Network
Web: http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/
Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association
P.O. Box 31
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 239-7770
Email: office | at | mdslha.org
Web: http://www.mdslha.org/
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
2301 Argonne Drive, RM T17
Baltimore, MD 21218
(800) 832-4827; (410) 554-9230 (V/TDD)
Email: mdtap | at | mdtap.org
Web: http://www.mdtap.org/
The Maryland Therapy Network, Inc.
Carol Simpson
2225 Old Emmorton Road, Suite 210
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 515-4900; (410) 569-0990; (410) 515-0777 (fax)
Email: carol.simpson11 | at | verizon.net
Web: http://mdtherapynetwork.com
Harford County’s premier pediatric multi disciplinary clinic offers speech-language therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy for children and young adults in convenient Bel Air.
Mass Mutual Financial Group
Chris Owens
11350 McCormick Rd. EP IV ste 200
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 773-4464
Email: cowens | at | finsvcs.com
Web: http://www.massmutual.com/
We provide a program that offers information, specalists and financial solutions to families of children with special needs.
MCneeds – A Great IDEA – Advocates for Special Education in MCPS
113 N. Washington St, #102
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 947-9000
Advocacy training; monthly meetings at Twinbrook Recreation Center
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mcneeds/
MD SNAP – Maryland Special Needs Advocacy Project
5708 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 735-5012; (410) 735-5001 (fax)
Email: MDSNAP | at | cjebaltimore.org
MD SNAP is a Jewish volunteer advocacy organization that provides education and help to families with children in special education.
Pamela Phelan Meek, Ph.D. & Associates
4300 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
and
522 Anderson Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 412-2830
Email: pamela.meek | at | verizon.net
Psychological and educational evaluations. Consultation and advocacy. 30 years experience with children and adolescents: LD, AD/HD, TBI, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, emotional disturbance, reading disorders.
Vincent Melehy, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Zipin & Melehy, LLC
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 610
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
(301) 587-6364
Email: ovmelehy | at | zmdlaw.com
Web: http://www.zipinandmelehy.com
Special Education attorneys in Washington, DC and Maryland.
Meltzer Group
Michael Orleans
6500 Rock Spring Drive, Suite 500
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 581-7354; (301) 581-7303 (fax)
Email: morleans | at | meltzer.com
Web: http://www.specialneedsspecialplanning.com
Financial and life planning program to support a comfortable lifestyle without jeopardizing government benefits.
Mental Health Association of Maryland
711 W. 40th Street, Suite 460
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 235-1178
Email: info | at | mhamd.org
Merrill Lynch Special Needs Group
Certified Special Need Advisor
1152 15th Street N.W. Suite 7000
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 659-6138; (202) 822-8012 (fax)
Email: mark_friese | at | ml.com
Web: ttp://www.wealthmanagement.ml.comh
Holistic planning for families with Special Needs members. Including cash flow, financial needs evaluation. Can refer legal, health and goverment benefits professionals.
MetDESK Specialist (Met Life’s Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids)
Mark Pallack
200 International Circle, Suite 5000
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
(410) 527-4028; (410) 527-1752 (fax)
Email: mpallack | at | baltimore.nef.com
Help assist with the complicated process of planning for your child or dependent with special needs. I help families navigate through the many financial and legal issues that are involved in providing lifetime care.
Mid Atlantic Human Services Corporation
9649 Belair Road, Suite 102
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 497-3000 x26; (410) 258-2548 (fax)
Web: http://www.ippi.org/AboutIPPMD.html
Provide a continuum of care including EIBI/ABA/VB programs, behavioral consultation in school and home settings, assessments, social skills training and groups and education and training.
Mindworks Learning Institute LLC
Carmela Douds
5350 Spectrum Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 898-7222; (301) 898-7212 (fax)
Email: info | at | mindworkslearning.net
Web: http://mindworkslearning.net
Mindworks provides a wide variety of individualized educational programs to improve academic and personal outcomes for challenged students (LD, dyslexia, etc,) and traditional tutoring services.
Patricia Mitchell
Mitchell & Moran
10451 Mill Run Circle, Suite 400
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 356-8817
Email: info | at | mitchellmoran.com
Web: http://www.mitchellmoran.com
Mitchell & Moran was founded on the idea of access to justice. We focus on the legal rights of special needs children. Consequently, Mitchell & Moran provides excellent, effective and innovative legal services at a reasonable rate.
Lindsey Moran, Esq.
Mitchell & Moran, LLC
10451 Mill Run Circle, Ste 400
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 356-8817; (866) 283-2095 (fax)
Email: Lmoran | at | mitchellmoran.com
Web: http://www.mitchellmoran.com
The firm focuses on access to justice for all families, regardless of income. We will work with you to set up a plan that fits your budget.
Julie A. Morrison, Psy.D.
10440 Shaker Dr., Suite 209
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 952-9574; (443) 403-2354 (fax)
Email: jmorrison7 | at | comcast.net
Web: http://drjuliemorrison.com
Psychoeducational Evaluations (LD, ADHD, and Emotional Difficulties) and Individual Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults (anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties); Parent and School Consultation.
Morrison & Associates
Anne J. Loovis, L.C.P.C.
10709 Birmingham Way
Woodstock, MD 21163
(410) 203-9016; (410) 418-4665 (fax)
Email: michelle | at | morrisoncounseling.com
Web: http://www.morrisoncounseling.com
Individual and family counseling. Specializing in child, adolescent, & young adult divorce & bereavement therapy.
Mountain Christian Church
1824 Mountain Rd.
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 877-1824
Web: http://www.mountainchristian.org/
Sunday Activities Signed 11 Am service Sunday School Classes 11am – Designed for Children and Adults with Disabilities (Small Classes) Special Events Summer Activities; Vacation Bible School Ages 4 – Adult Parent Support…Siblings Welcome; Chosen and Precious – 0vernight Camp Ages: teen – adult.
Multicultural Rehab, Inc.
Michael Branagan
9801 Georgia Avenue, Suite 229
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 754-2200; (301) 754-2226 (fax)
Email: mrehab | at | mrehab.com
Web: http://www.mrehab.com
Mrehab provides in-home & site PT, OT & SP therapy & multi- & single discipline evaluations for 0-to-3 population. 10 years experience with Spanish speakers & DC MCO, OSSE, ITDD.
My Building Blocks LLC
Rae Ann Brodie Kaylie
8508 Willow Wisp Court
Laurel, Md 20723
(301) 919-0649; (301) 598-3658 (fax)
Email: raeann | at | mybuildingblocks.com
Web: http://www.mybulidingblocks.com
Early Childhood Special Education Consultant working with children and their families. In addition, workshops for parent and educators on a variety of topics.
My Handwriting Helper
Cheryl Stair
1702 Liberty Road 2nd floor
Eldersburg, MD 21784
(443) 789-1001
Email: myhandwritinghelper | at | adelphia.net
Web: http://www.myhandwritinghelper.com
Pediatric occupational therapy. Individualized coaching to develop fine/visual motor skills and improve prewriting or handwriting abilities. Development of sensory diet plans for home implementation.
NAMI Maryland
711 W. 40th Street, Suite 451
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 467-7100; (800) 467-0075
Email: amimd | at | aol.com
Web: http://md.nami.org/
NAMI Montgomery County (MD)
10730 Connecticut Avenue, lst floor
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 949-5852; (301) 949-5853 (fax)
Email: namioffice | at | namimc.org
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 685-5653; (410) 685-5653 (fax)
Web: http://www.nfb.org
NeuroBehavioral Associates
Vincent P. Culotta, Ph.D, ABPN
Kirk M. Griffith, Ph.D.
Sarah Weden, Psy.D.
5565 Sterrett Place, Suite 320
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 772-7155; (410) 772-7156 (fax)
Email: tsanderson | at | nbatests.com
Web: http://www.nbatests.com
NeuroBehavioral Associates specializes in the evaluation and treatment of Attention Disorders and Learning Disabilities in children and adults through comprehensive neuropsychological consultations and assessment.
Neurofeedback Training for Learning Disabilities
Maureen McCarren, LCSW-C
9051 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 3A
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 530-9586
Email: maur | at | comcast.net
Web: http://yourbrainfitness.com
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, drug-free approach that trains the brain to work more efficiently. It helps with learning disabilities, as well as emotional and sleep problems.
Lorrie Ness, Ph.D.
1109 Spring Street Suite #604
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 587-2818 Ext 5
Email: lorrie.a.ness | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.silverspringpsychology.com
Providing treatment and diagnostic evaluations for children and adults facing educational and behavioral/emotional challenges, including: AD/HD, Learning Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorders
New Beginning Pediatric Rehab, Inc
Shari Marchese-Kennedy, MPT
8965 Guilford Road, Suite 160
Elkridge, MD 21046
(410) 796-8499; (410) 963-4933; (443) 270-8260 (fax)
Email: nbpr | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.newbeginningpediatric.com
New Beginning Pediatric Rehab specializes in providing physical therapy for newborn to adolescent aged patients with mild-to-severe disabilities. Home-based and clinic setting available.
Next Step Pediatric Physical Therapy Center
3204 Tower Oaks Blvd, Suite 105
Rockville, MD 20854
(301) 984-7020; (301) 984-7022 (fax)
Email: info | at | nextsteppediatrics.com
Web: http://www.nextsteppediatrics.com
Next Step offers a wide variety of services for pediatric patients, birth-7 years, including: Comprehensive Standardized Assessments, Gross Motor Screening, Individual Physical Treatment Intervention, etc.
Noonan Syndrome Support Group, Inc.
Wanda Robinson, President
P.O. Box 145
Upperco, MD 21155
(888) 686-2224; (410) 374-5245
Email: wanda | at | noonansyndrome.org
Web: http://www.noonansyndrome.org
Norbel School
6135 Old Washington Road
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-6700
Email: fpugliese | at | norbelschool.org
Web: http://www.norbelschool.org
Norbel School offers an innovative individualized educational environment for bright, capable students in K through 12 who have learning differences.
North County SpeechWorks
Karen Novakoski MS CCC-SLP
5447 New Park Road
White Hall, MD 21161
(410) 692-6301
Email: novakoski | at | verizon.net
Speech Language Pathology: expertise in severe speech disorders, language disorders and evaluations. Basic PROMPT trained. Licensed in MD and PA.
Occupational Therapy for Children & Creative Tutor
Faye Klupt
7 Thistel Dell Court
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-6236
Email: mctkl | at | aol.com
OT services to improve: fine motor skills, school readiness, handwriting, keyboarding, self-care, visual perception, social skills through activity based groups, and sensory motor skills.
Occupational Therapy Services
Barbara S. Bassin, OTR/L, BCP
6509 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 897-8484; (301) 897-8486 (fax)
Email: barbiesue52 | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://visionhelp.com
Occupational Therapy specializing in sensory integration therapy, self regulation, Therapeutic Listening, Interactive Metronome, gross motor training, motor planning, fine motor skills, and handwriting.
Olney Exceptional K.I.D.S.
Support Group for Families; Meets on 3rd Thursday of month
(301) 924-4824
Orthotic Solutions, LLC
Michael Malagari C.O.
Antietam Village Center
1595 Oppossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 668-1063; (877) 849-9201; (301) 668-1065 (fax)
Email: orthotist | at | orthoticsolutions.com
Web: http://www.orthoticsolutions.com
Full service orthotics and prosthetics company. Three locations, Frederick, Rockville and Fairfax. Specialized pediatric,scoliosis, sports bracing as well as the adult populations.
PACT: Helping Children with Special Needs
7000 Tudsbury Road
Baltimore, MD 21244
(410) 298-7000; (410) 448-7366 (fax)
Email: roya | at | kennedykrieger.org
Web: http://www.PACT.kennedykrieger.org
The Comprehensive Therapy Center at PACT offers physical, occupational and speech language therapy to children ages six weeks and older.
Parent Information & Training Center – Montgomery County Public Schools
8001 Lynnbrook Drive, Room 118
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4969; (301) 951-6655 (fax)
Parent to Parent
Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program/Preschool Services Branch
200 West Baltimore Street, 4th floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-0652; (800) 535-0182 (in MD only)
* Parents’ Place of Maryland, Inc.
801 Cromwell Park Drive Suite 103
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(800) 394-5694; (410) 768-9100; (410) 768-0830 (fax)
Email: info | at | ppmd.org
Web: http://www.ppmd.org
Maryland’s Parent Training and Information Center
Parents Supporting Parents of Maryland Inc.
4012 Byrd Road
Kensington, MD 20895-1301
(301) 949-4352
Partners in Learning
Ashley Pizzo
14102 Punch St.
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(631) 682-0125
Email: Partnersinlearningllc | at | gmail.com
Web: http://PartnersinLearningllc.com
Partners in Learning offers educational evaluations, special education consultation, diagnostic prescriptive tutoring, and Orton-Gillingham tutoring. Northern VA, DC, Maryland.
Partners for Success
Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services
Maryland State Department of Education
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-0273; (410) 767-0652; (800) 535-0182 (in MD only)
Web: http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde
Partnership for Extraordinary Minds (xMinds)
Staci Daddona
16428 Tomahawk Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 444-5225
Email: sdaddona | at | xminds.org
Web: http://www.xminds.org
Improving the educational experiences and outcomes of students on the autism spectrum in K-12 through quality programs, information, and advocacy.
Pathfinders Autism Resource Center
Pathfinders for Autism
P.O. Box 10501
Baltimore, MD 21285
(410) 769-9500, (301) 551-9500; (866) 806-8400
Email: info | at | pathfindersforautism.org
Web: http://www.pathfindersforautism.org
Pathfinders for Autism provides families with accurate information about autism and referral to programs and lifespan services in communities throughout Maryland.
Pediatric Mobility, LLC
Jessica Maher
22 Newport Drive
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(443) 752-1617; (410) 727-2186 (fax)
Email: gjm2000 | at | msn.com
Provide Physical Therapy services to infants and children ages 0 to 21. Located in Harford County. Also provide aquatic therapy. Most insurances accepted.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Julie Tefft-Phillips
5238 Wild Flower Terrace
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 964-5697
Email: Jphillipsotr | at | verizon.net
Specializing in working with children pre-school-adolescents with sensory integration, developmental, handwriting and fine motor needs.
Peirson Travel Service
Bridget Peirson
635 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 788-8300; (443) 830-4182; (800) 323-3167; (410) 788-4306 (fax)
Email: bpeirson | at | unidial.com
Web: http://www.peirsontravel.com
Perhaps you or someone with whom you are traveling is physically challenged or needs special assistance. We can make all the arrangements at an affordable cost.
PHILLIPS School~Laurel
Lisa Ott
8920 Whiskey Bottom Road
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 470-1620; (410) 880-0730; (301) 470-1624 (fax)
Email: Lisa.Ott | at | phillipsprograms.org
Web: http://www.phillipsprograms.org
A nonprofit organization providing day school, home based-services and therapeutic foster care to individuals with emotional, behavioral and learning problems and their families.
Physical Therapy Connection, Inc.
Carla W. Carpenter, MPT
1004 Littlestown Pike, Ste. A3
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-6858; (410) 751-8999 (fax)
Email: physicaltherapyconn | at | hotmail.com
Outpatient and contract services in Carroll County, providing comprehensive services to children with acquired and developmental disabilities from birth to age 18. Pediatric gym and most insurances accepted.
Pieces of the Puzzle
Mike Lawler
6030 Daybreak Circle
Ste. A-150, #283
Clarksville, MD 21029
(800) 531-8795
Email: mike | at | piecesofthepuzzle.com
Web: http://www.piecesofthepuzzle.com
ABA related products and services at affordable prices.
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 21
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-0249
Web: http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde
Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Specialty Care Division
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Office for Genetics and CSHCN
20l W. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-6659; (800) 638-8864
Web: http://www.fha.state.md.us/genetics/index.html
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program/Preschool Branch
200 W. Baltimore Street, 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-0261; (800) 535-0182 (in MD)
Email: dmetzger | at | msde.state.md.us
Web:http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Maryland Disability Law Center
1800 N. Charles, Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 727-6352; (800) 233-7201
Web: http://www.mdlcbalto.org/
Psychological and Learning Support Services
Suzanne Keith Blattner M.S.Ed
10605 Concord St., Suite 100
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 962-0800; (301) 962-9200 (fax)
Email: skb | at | its-palss.com
Web: http://www.its-palss.com
A holistic approach addressing social and emotional, mood regulation, learning and educational needs in children and youth. Parent guidance, Educational consulting, Child and family therapy and Tutoring services.
* Psychological Resource Associates
Joyce Cooper-Kahn, Ph.D.
479 Jumpers Hole Road, Suite 106
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-8840; (410) 647-1405 (fax)
Email: jck | at | hardiness.com
Psychological and educational evaluation of learning, behavioral and emotional difficulties in children and adolescents; educational consultation, therapy, parent counseling regarding ways to facilitate children’s success.
Queen’s Mobile Education Tutoring Services, Inc.
Tracy Queen
One East Chase Street, Suite 1118
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 258-4712
Email: tqueen | at | qme-tutoring-services.com
Web: http://www.qme-tutoring-services.com
Tutoring and educational consultant services for children with and without disabilities. We offer services in all academic areas, either private or group tutoring.
RehabPlus Group, Inc.
Regina Grimmett
7474 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 620
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 220-0580 X104; (301) 220-0585 (fax)
Email: rplusg | at | rehabplusgroup.com
Web: www.rehabplusgroup.com
RehabPlus Group offers occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language therapy services. Ask for our services in schools, clinics,
hospitals and community based settings.
The Resource Finder – A Project of Kennedy Krieger Institute
Jenny S. Jones
801 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
(800) 390-3372
Email: resourcefinder | at | kennedykrieger.org
Web: http://resourcefinder.kennedykrieger.org
Resource Finder works to share resources on developmental disabilities throughout the state of Maryland.
Safe Home Pediatric Physical Therapy, LLC
Katie Glaser-LeClere, MSPT
PO Box 345
New Market, MD 21774
(301) 807-9955
Email: therapy | at | safehomept.com
Web: www.safehomept.com
Safe Home delivers pediatric physical therapy services in Maryland. Home visits are provided in Frederick, Howard, Carroll, and Montgomery counties, and outpatient sites are located in Frederick and Rockville.
Safety Shield
P.O. Box 533
Riva, MD
Accessible safety program that teaches people with disabilities and professionals that work with people with disabilities how to identify and avoid violence before it occurs.
R. Patrick Savage, Jr., Ph.D., ABMP & Associates
1109 Spring Street, Suite 604
Silver Spring, Md. 20910
and
Olney, MD. 20832
(301) 587-2818 option 2; (301) 774-0575
We provide neuropsychological/psychoeducational/psychological evaluations, prescriptive recommendations/accommodations and follow-up counseling/therapy for children, adolescents, and adults: LD, AD/HD, TBI, Asperger’s, Emotionally Impaired, etc.
Diana M. Savit, Esq.
Attorney at Law
4520 East-West Highway, Suite 700
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 951-9191; (240) 536-9156 (fax)
Email: dms | at | savitlaw.com
Web: http://www.savitlaw.com
Legal services: special education, disability accommodations, standardized testing, school discipline
Susan Schapiro, M.S. Educational Evaluations
28 Allegheny Avenue, Suite 1208
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 494-1066; (410) 583-5553 (fax)
Email: getsettoread | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.getsettoread.com
Susan Schapiro provides educational testing for students who are experiencing possible needs in reading, spelling, written expression, math, and/or other school-related challenges.
Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
12500 Willowbrook Road
(Second Floor, Rear Entrance)
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-1840
S.E.D.R.A.
Sharon R. Saroff, M.S.Ed.
123 Embleton Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 961-2739; (410) 356-1046 (fax)
Email: info | at | mydisabilityresource.com
Web: http://mydisabilityresource.com
Special Education Consultant providing educational evaluations, advocacy, IEP development, tutoring, workshops, connection with community resources, and custom-made learning kits.
Sensory Street, Inc.
Ida Zelaya
7132 Pheasant Cross Drive
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 653-3867
Email: Ida | at | SensoryStreet.com
Web: http://www.SensoryStreet.com
A unique educational consulting company offering strategies for kids with Sensory Integration challenges…and more.
The Shafer Center for Early Intervention
Helen Shafer
3738 Butler Road
Eisterstown, MD 21071
(410) 517-1113
Email: info | at | shafercenter.com
Web: http://www.shafercenter.com
The Shafer Center is committed to providing resources and treatment to children on the autism spectrum and their families. We utilize a whole-child approach to autism therapy to maximize the potential of each child.
Marla B. Shapiro, PhD, NCSP
9901 Belward Campus Drive, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 926-1210; (301) 926-2259 (fax)
Email: info | at | mbshapiro.com
Web: http://www.mbshapiro.com
Neuropsychological, educational, psychological, and admissions testing. Consultation. Concussion evaluation and management. Behavior management. Serves children, adolescents, young adults, famliies, and schools.
Marie A. Sherrett
13934 King George Way
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 627-3042
Email: virri345 | at | aol.com
I teach how to be assertive to effectively advocate for children with special needs with school or other professionals throughout a child’s life.
Letitia W. Short, MD
901 Dulaney Valley Road
Dulaney Center 2, Suite 101
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 337-2707; (888) 337-2707; (410) 337-2841 (fax)
Email: drshort | at | algxmail.com
Web: http://www.drlshort.com
Treat patients diagnosed with PDD-NOS, Autism, Developmental Delay, ADD, ADHD, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue.
The Siena School
9727 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 592-0567
Email: info | at | thesienaschool.org
Web: http://www.thesienaschool.org
The Siena School provides a rich educational programs for college-bound students with language-based learning differences.
Sonja I. Smith, Consultant, Reading Specialist
3511 Stark Street
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 962-3285
Email: sonja | at | readingcoach.net
Web: http://www.ReadingCoach.net
Consultant and Reading Specialist providing expert tutoring and diagnostic testing services in DC and Montgomery County, Maryland. Certified Phono-Graphix® Reading Therapist.
Sources of Support
Janelle R. Duttenhoffer
9274 Christo Court
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 857-8338
Email: advocate | at | sourcesofsupport.com
Web: http://www.sourcesofsupport.com
Sources of Support is an educational advocacy organization dedicated to serving children with disabilities and their parents by providing information related to special education.
Southern Maryland Center for LIFE (Living Independently for Everyone)
(Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s Counties)
30265 Charlotte Hall Road
PO Box 657
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
(301) 884-4498; TTY 711
Email: cflife | at | comcast.net
The SPARKS Group
Beverly Twitty
PO Box 1883
Greenbelt, MD 20768
(202) 215-9252; (877) 219-8773 (fax)
Email: btwitty | at | thesparksgroup.org
We provide comprehensive, individualized consultative services for children of all ages with ASD.
The Special Kids Company
Andrea Bennett
3618 Underoak Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 418-5590; (410) 215-2185; (410) 418-5426 (fax)
Email: abennett | at | specialkidscompany.com
Web: http://www.specialkidscompany.com
Experienced special education consultant helping parents navigate the system throughout the Baltimore/Washington area. Educational evaluations, developement of IEP’s, attend meetings, school observations.
Specialized College Counseling – Advising students with learning disabilities
Nancy Rosenberg, MA, MEd
6412 Kenhowe Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 320-5652
SPEECH PATHways
Kimberly Bell
532 Baltimore Blvd., Ste 403
Westminster, MD 21157
and
4127 Falls Rd.
Manchester, MD 21102
(410) 374-0555; (410) 374-8620 (fax)
Email: kim.bell | at | speechpathways.net
Web: http://www.speechpathways.net
Comprehensive pediatric services, many specialty areas (certified AVT therapist, PROMPT Trained, REI Certified, ABLC Trained, Lidcombe Trained, SI/Sensory Motor), Monthly parent education/support group.
Linda E. Spencer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
PO Box 567
Ellicott City, MD 21041
(410) 418-9275
Email: les418 | at | verizon.net
Comprehensive assessments of speech and language (receptive/expressive language, phonological processing, reading decoding, written language, higher order language, pragmatics) for children; IEPs; expert testimony.
Spina Bifida Association of Maryland
600 Baker Avenue
Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 833-5059
Star Community, Inc. (formerly Anita Lynne Home)
Cindy Kalkbrennner
13757 Broadfording Church Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 791-0011; (301) 791-0018 (fax)
Web: www.starcommunityinc.org
We provide residential and day program services for adults (and transitioning youth) with disabilities AND we also operate a therapeutic horseback riding center for children (and adults) with disabilities — the only one of its kind in the area.
State Department of Education: Special Education
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
(410) 767-0238
Email: cbaglin | at | msde.state.md.us
Web:http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/
State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council
300 W. Lexington Street, Box 10
Baltimore, MD 21201-2323
(410) 333-3688 (V/TTY); (800) 305-6441 (in MD only)
Email: info | at | md-council.org
Web: http://www.md-council.org/
State Developmental Disabilities Program
Developmental Disabilities Administration
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
201 W. Preston Street, Room 422C
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-5600
Email: ddaweb | at | dhmh.state.md.us
Web: http://www.ddamaryland.org/
State Education Agency Rural Representative
Program Administration, Support and Staff Development
Division of Special Education, Department of Education
200 W. Baltimore Street, 4th floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-0249
State Mediation System
Office of Administrative Hearings
11101 Gilroy Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 229-4120; (800) 388-8805
Email: sfox | at | oah.state.md.us
State Mental Health Agency
Mental Hygiene Administration
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
201 W. Preston Street, Suite 416A
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-6655
Web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/mha/
State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Mental Hygiene Administration
Child and Adolescent Services
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-6649
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Education, Maryland Rehabilitation Center
2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218-1696
(410) 554-9385
Web: www.dors.state.md.us/
Wayne Steedman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
201 N. Charles Street, Suite 1402
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 576-7606
Email: wayne | at | callegarysteedman.com
Web: http://www.callegarysteedman.com
As attorneys, we represent children and adults with disabilities thoughout Maryland to help them obtain the services they need.
Marjorie Steen, Steen and Associates
11330 Gum Point Rd.
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 208-1555
Email: steenmarge | at | comcast.net
Advocacy For Special Ed. Parent Volunteer Support Group. Evaluate, Develop, Implement, Monitor, and Document a “Smart I.E.P.”
Step Up To Autism
Deirdre Hammaker
4021 Putty Hill Avenue
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 925-1688
Email: dhammaker | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.stepuptoautism.com
STEP UP to Autism focuses on effective early home intervention by empowering caregivers with engagement tools geared to the child’s interests and developing communication.
Stepping Stones Therapy, LLC
Beth Ciangiulli-Levy, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist
Rachelle Maisel, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
4300 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 303
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 652-7800; (301) 652-0622 (fax)
Email: info | at | steppingstonestherapy.com
Web: www.steppingstonestherapy.com
We provide integrated speech language, occupational and play therapy to children with developmental delays, sensory integration dysfunction, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, learning and reading disabilities.
Elizabeth Stoff, M.Ed., Educational Consultant
P.O. Box 1311
Rockville, MD 20849
(301) 294-7319; (301) 294-3751 (fax)
Email: estoff | at | verizon.net
Provides special education consultation to families including developing IEP’s, attending placement meetings, identifying educational needs and appropriate programs, teaching families how to be advocates for their children.
The Summer Winds Stables
Elena DiSilvestro
560 Budds Landing Rd
Warwick, MD 21912
(302) 382-4709
Email: stabledis | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://summerwindsstables.com
We are a non-profit horse rescue working for the welfare of at risk, foster, cancer and disabled children with our safe equestrian residents. We provide individual and group camps for all disablilities.
Sylvan Learning
Seth Lueck
1840 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093
(888) 338-2283
Email: seth.lueck | at | sylvanlearning.com
Web: http://sylvanlearning.com
Sylvan Learning® offers a custom tutoring program tailored to your child’s needs, no matter what grade or skill level.
Leslie Ferree Talford, MA CCC-SLP
Speech Made Easy
2019 Elderwood Ct
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 974-1113
Email: leslie | at | speechmadeeasy.net
Web: http://www.speechmadeeasy.net
Provides speech and language services to children of all ages with a variety of speech and language needs such as articulation, language, processing, reading comprehension, fluency, voice, and oral motor delays.
Barbara A Taylor, MS, CCC-SLP
Help Me Speak, LLC
2500 Wallington Way, Suite 103
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-9791; (410) 442-9783 (fax)
Email: info | at | helpmespeak.com
Web: http://www.helpmespeak.com
Speak, eat, sign, learn, & play! Infants to adults; PROMPT, Talk Tools oral motor, Beckman, Kaufman, Picky eaters, Sign, REI, Interactive Metronome, ABLC, TEACCH, & more!
Technology-Related Assistance
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
Maryland Rehabilitation Center
2301 Argonne Drive, Room T-17
Baltimore, MD 21218
(800) TECH-TAP (832-4827)
Web: http://www.mdtap.org/
Theory-In Motion, Inc.
10025 H.G. Trueman Rd., Suite 105
Lusby, MD 20657
(301) 481-3390
Email: yogaprana | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.Theory-In-Motion.com
Offering speech therapy for children and yoga for the special needs child.
The Therapy Spot
Malka Schnitzer
15 Walker ave
Piklesville, MD 21208
(410) 358-1997; (866) 840-6040 (fax)
Email: info | at | thetherapyspot.biz
Web: http://www.baltimoretherapyspot.com
Pediatric occupational and speech therapy clinic. The Therapy Spot of Baltimore is a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy center that features a small group of attentive therapists. It offers both occupational therapy and speech therapy to children in the greater Baltimore region.
TJ and Pals
3041 Fallstaff Road, Suite 106
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 753-4132; (212) 901-5195 (fax)
Email: fran.tjandpals | at | gmail.com
Web: https://tjandpals.com
An interactive, safe play, creative oasis – with totally original content. Where kids can play, learn and grow at their own pace, and that parents trust.
TLC–The Treatment and Learning Centers
Julie Bobrow
2301 Research Blvd., Suite 110
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200; (301) 424-8063 (fax)
Email: jbobrow | at | ttlc.org
Web: http://www.ttlc.org
TLC enables children and adults to develop their full potential, communicate effectively with others, and acheive educational and vocational success.
Tot Signs
Jennifer Diehl
1355 Harvey’s Dr
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 751-5495
Email: classes | at | mytotsigns.com
Web: http://www.mytotsigns.com
We offer sign language classes and workshops.
Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
33 University Boulevard, East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 681-4133; (877) 295-2148; (301) 681-4183 (fax)
Email: tsagw | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.tsagw.org/
Serving Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Anna Forbes Towns, Esq.
Special Education Advocates
Licensed to Practice Law in Washington, DC
313 Hammonton Place
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 680-9175; (202) 318-4755 (fax)
Email: law | at | annatowns.com
Transformed! Disability Outreach Ministry
Jane Chambers
2502 McKenzie Rd.
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(301) 613-0493; (410) 750-0907 (fax)
Email: chambers_jane | at | verizon.net
We support individuals and families affected by disabilities to meet their spiritual and personal needs, providing parent support, children’s, youth and adult programs, etc.
Treasure Island Therapeutic Daycare
Jennifer Crockett, OTR/L
2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Suite 104
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 569-1141; (443) 512-0051 (fax)
Email: jecnderela | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.treasureislanddaycare.net
Daycare for children with special needs, serving ages birth to 21 years. Also private OT and PT services available, insurance accepted: BC/BS and Aetna.
TutorExcel Tutoring for Excellence
Soumonie Heng
6925 Terrace Place
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 400-4138; (888) 618-5533 (fax)
Email: sheng25 | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.tutorexcelonline.com
We provide private tutoring services for all ages and all subjects. We serve the DC metro area which includes Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and suburban Maryland.
Unicorn Center, Inc. Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Nicole E. Kurtz
6101 Glenn Dale Rd
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(240) 417-0981
Email: farmerkurtz | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.unicorncenter.org
A therapeutic horseback riding and animal rescue program that provides therapy, vocational training and opportunities, and social skill/life-skill development opportunities to those with disabilities.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Maryland
Diane K. Coughlin
1700 Reisterstown Road, Suite 226
Baltimore, MD 21208
(410) 484-4540; (800) 451-2452; (410) 486-3825 (fax)
Email: info | at | ucp-cm.org
Web: http://www.ucp-cm.org
UCP of Central Maryland’s mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
United Cerebral Palsy of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, Inc.
William Irwin Buck Center
3901 Woodhaven Lane
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 262-4993; (800) 621-9403
Email: ucppgmc | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.ucppgmc.com/
Web: http://www.high-school-high-tech.com/
Web: http://www.netathon.org/
United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Maryland
49 Old Solomons Island Road, Suite 301
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 897-9545
Email: ucpinfo | at | ucpsm.org
Web: http://www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/83
University Affiliated Program
The Kennedy Krieger Institute
Web: http://www.kennedykrieger.org/
University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Kennedy Krieger Institute
707 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205-1890
(410) 502-9483
Email: goldstein | at | kennedykrieger.org
Web: http://www.kennedykrieger.org/
The Upside Down Organization
Sarasimone Narinesingh
6802 McClean Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21234
(410) 870-2481; (410) 444-7953 (fax)
Email: sarasimone | at | upsidedownorganization.org
Web: http://www.upsidedownorganization.org
The Upside Down Organization provides child-serving organizations and professionals with cutting-edge learning experiences that highlight and incorporate the latest research and insights from educational neuroscience.
Wendy L. Velez, Esq.
Attorney at Law
55 Church Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 528-4667
Email: wendyvelezesq | at | gmail.com
Web: http://velezlegalservices.vpweb.com
Serving Southern MD and Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties. Attorney Wendy Velez is a former special educator who focuses on education issues such as IEP’s, 504’s, LRE, suspension/expulsion.
Verbal Beginnings, LLC
Nick Chappell
9528 Georgian Way
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 985-6188
Email: info | at | verbalbeginnings.com
Web: http://www.verbalbeginnings.com
Verbal Beginnings, LLC provides ABA services to children with developmental disabilities. Our services address needs in the areas of feeding, behavior, social skills and academics.
Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767-0158
Email: koliver | at | msde.state.md.us
Web: http://www.dors.state.md.us/dors
Weinfeld Education Group
104 Northwood Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 681-6233
Email: weinfeld | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.weinfeldeducationgroup.com
Rich Weinfeld and his group of educational consultants advocate for services for children with learning difficulties, and provide training and consultation to schools and parents.
Eric Wellens, Esq.
Attorney at Law
540 B&A Blvd., Ste #2
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-1493; (410) 647-1496 (fax)
Email: Eric | at | wellenslaw.com
Web: http://www.wellenslaw.com
We are attorneys who are passionate about children’s rights to an appropriate education. We can assist in IEP development, manifestation meetings, mediation and due process hearings.
Amy Wong, Esq.
Attorney at Law
7726 Bradley Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 547-1379
Email: amywong | at | marylandeducationlaw.com
Web: http://marylandeducationlaw.com
Attorney and parent of special needs children. Represents children with special needs and advocates on their behalf for special education services. IEP and Transition consultations.
World of Care
PACT: Helping Children with Special Needs
7000 Tudsbury Road
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 298-7000
Email: roya | at | Kennedykrieger.org
Web: http://www.PACT.kennedykrieger.org
World of Care is the only childcare center in the Baltimore metropolitan region staffed and equipped to care for children who are medically fragile, or developmentally delayed children. World of Care accepts children from six weeks up to five years of age.
Heather N. Wright, MA, BCBA
PO Box 7346
Baltimore, MD 21227
(301) 346-5394
Email: heatherwrightbcba | at | gmail.com
In-home ABA consulting services for children aged 2-10 using discrete trial and verbal behavior methodology serving Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and Baltimore County.
Write On! Tutoring
Victoria A. Baldassano
9310 Compton Street
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 431-3970
Email: vsano | at | aol.com
Web: http://members.aol.com/vsano/home
Individual tutoring in writing and reading comprehension for students, middle school through college. Experienced with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autistic spectrum disorders.
You Can Do It!
Robin Handleman
19010 Cattail Lane
Poolesville, MD 20837
(240) 489-3212
Email: youcandoit | at | gmail.com
Tutoring in decoding, encoding, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension for students in kindergarten through middle school. Experienced with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.