Service Provider Directory

Florida Atlantic University

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

We are presented with a very fortunate ‘problem’ here in the FAU CARD region.  We now have such a wide array of services and providers that listing them all is a major challenge.  And to think that only a few years ago very few services could be identified.

          Here you will find many providers of services that can help families of children and youth with autism.  We developed our entries from the recommendations of parents.  We have sought to be as inclusive as possible, yet we know we will never include all who wish to be included.

          It is important to note that this directory is just that, a directory.  It is not a recommendation or endorsement of any provider or agency.  If you encounter a problem with any listed provider, please work to address the problem with them.  If the issue is not resolved you can notify us.  In the event we receive multiple independent complaints we will carefully consider the issue.  We will notify the provider about the pattern of complaints in hopes of resolving the matter.  In the event that we cannot reach a satisfactory resolution, we reserve the right to delete the provider from our on-line directory and future editions of our printed version.  We do not expect that this will ever be necessary.

          We would like to thank the many parents who provided us with recommendation for this directory.  Also thanks go to CARD volunteers Marilyn Seigle and Bryan Ougleschu.  Many CARD staff worked hard on this, but I know that Bairbre Flood, Sarah Buckley, Marisa Anorga, and Debbie Leach in Boca and Jennifer Agannis, Vanessa Petrillo, and Brigitte Duff at Port St. Lucie all did a great deal to make this happen.

          While we are making an initial run of print copies, our plan is to rely on the on-line version.  Providers, please send us updates as needed.  Parents, teachers, and agencies, please send us your feedback so we can continue to refine this directory so that it may serve as a useful resource in your quest for quality services for your son or daughter.

 

Jack Scott,

FAU-CARD Director

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legal Resources

Consultants                                                                                          

Advocates

Dentistry

Behavior Therapy

Mental Health Services

Financial Advice

Group Homes / Boarding Schools

Music Therapy

National / Local Organizations

Neurology

Developmental Pediatricians

Pediatrics

Occupational Therapy

Speech / Language Pathology

Physical Therapy

Ophthalmology

Optometry

Psychology

Psychiatry

Gastroenterology

School District Information

Schools

Sports / Dance / Gymnastics

Social Skills Groups

Summer Camps

Transportation Services

Vocational Training

Chiropractics

Orthopedics

Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

Family Practice

Pulmonary Specialists

Other

Respite Care and Group Homes

Therapeutic Massage

Play Therapists

Tutors / Students

Post-Secondary / College Support

Photography / Portraits

 

 

Legal Resources

 

Agency Name

Contact/s

Address

Phone

Fax

Services Provided

 

Professional Association

 

           

Craig Donoff, J.D., LL.M.

 

Town Executive Center, Suite 301

6100  Glades Road,

Boca Raton,

FL 33434

561/451-8220

               

561/451-8223

 

 

Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach

Barbara Briggs, Esq.

423 Fern Street, #200

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

561/655-8944 ext 244

561/655-5269

Provide legal representation for school age children with disabilities.

 

Special Kids Law Center

Minerva V. Bailey

1580 Sawgrass Corporate Pkwy. Ste. 130

Sunrise, FL

954-343-7087

954-430-9471

info@specialkidslawcenter.com

Legal services regarding estate planning, wills, special needs trusts, guardianship, special education, ADA Civil Rights Litigation

 

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Advocates

 

Agency Name

Contact/s

Address

Phone

Fax

Services Provided

 

CILO Coalition for Independent Living Options – Palm Beach County

 

 

 

Genevieve Cousminer

 

Shelly Gottsagen

6800 Forest Hill Blvd.

Greenacres, Fl 33413

 

561/966-4288

 

561/641-6619

 

Advocacy-individual and legal issues, info and referral, independent living skills training, peer support, community equipment lending and recycling project, ADA architectural accessibility studies, disability sensitivity awareness trainings, after school and summer programs for teens, crime victim support services

 

CILO Coalition for Independent Living Options – Martin County

Angela Etten

900 SE Central Parkway

Stuart, FL 34994

772-223-2653 ext. 213

772-320-0088

 

 

Family Advocacy Resources

Randy Solomon

 

561-333-2300

 

 

 

Special Moms with Special Kids

Carolyn Stalter

 

561-744-5862

 

ESE Support Group and Advocacy

specialmoms@bellsouth.net

 

Space Coast Center for Independent Living

 

803 N Fiske Blvd. Suite B,

Cocoa, FL 32922

321-784-9008

 

 

 

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Consultants

 

Agency Name

Contact/s

Address

Phone

Fax

Services Provided

 

Score at the Top Learning Centers

 

 

 

 

 

Judith Robinovitz, Certified Educational Planner

 

2513 Burns Road

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

 

3010 North Military Trail Suite 220

Boca Raton, FL 33431

 

12008 South Shore Blvd Suite105

Wellington, FL 33414

561/241-1610

 

561/241-1605

School placement (residential, college, vocational), tutoring, academic coaching.

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

CILO Coalition for Independent Living Options

 

 

 

Genevieve Cousminer

 

Shelly Gottsagen

6800 Forest Hill Blvd.

Greenacres, Fl 33413

 

561/966-4288

 

561/641-6619

 

Advocacy-individual and legal issues, info and referral, independent living skills training, peer support, community equipment lending and recycling project, ADA architectural accessibility studies, disability sensitivity awareness trainings, after school and summer programs for teens, crime victim support services

 

Maximum Potential, Inc.

Debbie Stone, MSW

5787 Lonewood Court      

Jupiter, FL 33458

561/252-4702

 

561/745-0931

 

 

Consuegra Educational

Services

Miriam Consuegra

260 Crandon Blvd.  Suite 32 PMB58

Key Biscayne, FL 33149

305/361-7978

305/361-9086

 

 

 

Jaime Garfield, M.S.Ed.

11175 Marina Bay Road

Wellington, FL 33467

561-753-4882

561-333-2064

Educational specialist and infant toddler development specialist.  Independent consultant for Early Steps and private tutoring.  Parent training, parent tutoring.  Work with physically handicapped, developmentally delayed and speech impaired, birth – 3 on cognitive, social-emotional, self-help skills. Part C provider and Medicaid provider.

 

H.O.P.E. (Head on Partnership in Education)

Stella Velez, BA, CFLE

15780 78th Drive North

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

561-310-2437

561-746-2110

 

Special instruction/parent education, bilingual, home based.

 

Prospering at Life

Dee Valentine

P.O. Box 212076

Royal Palm Beach. FL 33411

561/670-8626

561/795-8557

Support coordination

 

 

Karen Moore, M.S.Ed.

10827 La Salinas Circle

Boca Raton, FL 33428

561-852-5731

561-218-3457

Early childhood, elementary education, emotionally handicapped, specific learning disabilities.

 

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Dentistry

 

Agency Name

Contact/s

Address

Phone

Fax

Services Provided

 

West Boca Dentistry for Children

 

Robert Newman DDS

8903 Glades Suite D-4

Boca Raton, Fl 33434

561/483-9334

 

561/483-5899

 

Does not accept insurance.

 

South Florida Dentistry For Children

James Bennett DMD & Jerry Klein DMD

5458 Town Center Rd. Suite 16

Boca Raton, Fl 33486

561/391-6660

 

561/368-0285

 

 

Children's Dental Place of Boca Raton

Michelle Handel DMD

20401 State Road 7 #G14

Boca Raton, Fl 33498

561/470-1109

561/470-9728

Fills cavities using a laser procedure.



 

 

 

Deborah Lubell, DMD

685 Royal Palm Blvd.

Royal Palm Beach, Fl 33411

561/795-7959

 

561/795-8919

 

 

 

Mark Mays, D.M.D., P.A.

11382 Prosperity Farms Rd. Suite 129

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

561/622-9601

561/691-9565

Pediatric Dentistry.  Treatment of special needs patients.  Saturday hours available.

 

 

Dermody Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Dr. Joseph Dermody

2000 35th Ave.

Vero Beach, FL 32960

772-562-5150

772-562-2711

 

 

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Behavior Therapy

 

Agency Name

Contact/s

Address

Phone

Fax

Services Provided

 

 

Shawna Kingsley-Scott

110 A1 Stone Harbor Way

Delray Beach, FL 33444

561/577-7044

 

561-276-3077

skingsleyscott@aol.com

Hourly sessions for ABA available and monthly social skills groups. Discrete Trial Therapy, Verbal Behavior, and Floortime.

 

Butterfly Effects,LLC

Charlotte Fudge

 

954-603-7885

 

954-342-0273

Behavior Therapy

Please see www.butterflyeffects.com for more information

Serving from Miami/Dade to Port St. Lucie

Pre-K-Grade 2 Programs, McKay Scolarship accepted:

Liv Luv Program-WPB, FL

Pinnacle Program-Weston, FL

 

               

                 

Sharon Jontiff,  B.C.B.A.

5834 Bay Hill Circle

Lake Worth, FL 33063      

561/856-0026

954/340-8058

Behavior analytic home programs, including development and implementation.   

 

 

Lisa Johnston, M.Ed.

7064 Thompson Rd.

Boynton Beach, Fl. 33426

561-704-0980

561-642-9487

Mind-builders@hotmail.com

Behavior therapy, parent training, school observations, social skills training

 

Reaching Potentials, Inc.

 

Pamela Gorski, B.C.B.A.

500 NE Spanish River Blvd. Suite 11&12

Boca Raton, FL. 33431

561-391-1004

 

561-391-1008

 

Behavior Therapy

 

Children's Psychology Associates

Susan Gil

2771 Executive Park Drive, Suite 6

Weston, FL 33331

954-745-1112
866-290-6468 toll free

954-745-1120

Applied Behavior Analysis, CBAM

 

Family Behavior Associates, Inc.

Paula Goldberg, BCABA

12403 Rockledge Circle

Boca Raton, FL 33428

561-488-3999

561-892-0166

Behavior analysis and management services are provided to decrease inappropriate behavior and to increase desired behaviors in the setting where they occur.

 

 

Lisa Gold

5873 Fox Hollow Drive. Apt E

Boca Raton, FL 33486

561/929-2280

 

Social Skills/ Pragmatics groups, one-on-one ABA therapy, parent training (in home), shadowing, and social facilitator.

 

Developmental Intervention Specialists, Inc.

Belkis Aguilar-Coupet

1779 N. Congress Ave., #336

Boynton Beach, FL 33426

561-543-0417

561/733-8779

 

 

The Open Doorway, Inc.

Elaine Lewis, MS, PRSE

9488 Majestic Way

Boynton Beach, FL 33437

561-436-6367

 

561-742-7795

Special instruction, discrete trials, services provided in the home environment, home schooling, advocate, trainings, shadowing, team of special education teachers and paraprofessionals.

www.theopendoorway.com

 

Positive Behavior Support

Mike Nolan

8108 SE Coconut St.

Hobs Sound, FL 33455

772-349-6317

772-675-9100

Mnolan123@comcast.net

Behavior analysis

Jupiter-Vero Beach

 

ABC Intervention Services, Inc.

Dawn D'Albora, BCBA

440 SW 10th Street

Vero Beach, FL 34962

772-473-3460

 

 

 

Pinnacle Group

Jessica Mafera, BCBA

PO Box 230

Grant, FL 32949

772-633-3205

321-676-6382

Med Waiver.

 

Autism Behavior Center

Trish Rich, BCBA

3044 West New Haven Ave

Melbourne, FL 32904

 

321-409-0078

 

 

Carlton Palms / AdvoServ

 

Maytte Dusseau

28308 Churchill-Smith Lane

Mount Dora, FL 32757

352-735-0588

352-735-4095

Children, adolescents, and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, severe emotional disturbances, dual diagnoses, conduct disorders, medical concerns and related diagnoses. 

 

 

Tammy Carmichael

555 Jefferson Drive

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

561-945-8699

 

Masters level behavior analyst.  Previously certified special education teacher (Pre-K - 12), and regular education teacher (K-6).  Autism specialist, Rett Syndrome, learning disabilities, behavioral issues.  Work in both home and school settings.  Train parents, teachers and caregivers to modify behavior using behavior analytic procedures.

 

Tutoring Alternatives

Robin Deitch

11539 Venetian Avenue

Boca Raton, FL 334428

561/302-9327

 

ABA, Yoga therapy, play therapy

 

 

Christine Honsberger, BCBA

 

561-427-3711

 

Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  Provide behavioral services including parent and tutor/staff training, assessment and program development, toilet training, etc.

 

 

Toby Honsberger, BCBA

 

561-427-3711

 

Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  Provide behavioral services including parent and tutor/staff training, assessment and program development, toilet training, etc.

 

Engage

Allison Ballin, M.S., BCBA

11845 Bayfield Drive

Boca Raton, FL 33498

561-306-7570

561-852-0969

Behavioral therapy as well as education consulting for children with autism as well as other developmental disabilities.  Proficient in sign language, trained in Applied Behavior Analysis as well as PECS.

Allibin2007@aol.com

 

 

Behavior Building Blocks

Celena Benjamin, BCBA, LMHC

4245 13th Place

Vero Beach, FL 32960

772-713-4031

772-293-9260

Med-waiver service provider.

 

Anita K. Rebhan, BCBA, Inc.

Anita K. Rebhan, BCBA

2715 S.W. 8th Street

Boynton Beach, FL 33435

561-733-9746

Cell – 954-673-5548

 

Behavior Analysis

 

Growing Minds Autism Programs

Stefanie Barenblat, M.Ed., BCBA

15096 115th Ave. North Jupiter, FL 33478

561-748-9697

 

Training, consultation, and counseling for parents of children with autism, Asperger Syndrome, and PDD-NOS. We are specialists in supporting home-based early intervention programs and home schooling for children with ASD. We draw on Applied Behavior Analysis and play-based methods.

 

ABA Kids

Keri Elwell, MS. BCBA

573 44th Ave. SW

Vero Beach, FL. 32968-4168

772-299-3561

772-231-4099

 

 

 

Amanda Lett, BCBA

983 Sally Street

Palm Bay, FL 32909

321-749-8472

 

amndclitt@aol.com

 

 

 

Mary Catherine Marchione

 

561-305-3152

 

HaveFaith77@aol.com

Trained by Board Certified Behavior Analyst in techniques of shadowing. Works with children ranging from 21 months to 15 years old, designing and implementing programs, data collection, and organizing materials.

 

 

Bonnie Schneider

 

954-326-6111

 

Bonnie_schneider1@hotmail.com

ABA, shadowing, & tutoring

 

 

Kate Murphy, M.S., BCBA

 

954-240-9949

 

Private pay.

 

 

Michelle Decheona, MSW

5975 SE Crooked Oak Ave

Hobe Sound, FL 33455

954-817-8371

 

772-781-9952

772-781-9952

 

 

 

Michelle Kulckyczy

 

561-860-0866

 

In-home therapist, school shadow. Spanish and Portuguese.

 

Working The Puzzle, LLC

Jim Dawson, Director

12460 Crabapple Rd.

Suite 207-149

Alpharetta, GA 30004

678-395-6737

678-395-6736

Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior, Parent Training

jim@workingthepuzzle.com

 

 

Mara Stegmaier

3686 Old Lighthouse Circle

Wellington, FL 33414

561-792-2400

Cell: 561-632-2403

 

marastegs@yahoo.com

Special education teacher, discreet trials, parent training, tutoring

 

Helping People Succeed

Janet Cooper

1111 S. Federal Highway

Stuart, FL 34994

772-320-0770 ext. 216

772-221-4964

Takes a positive approach by helping individuals, their families, and others significant in one’s life to recognize qualities and abilities which lead to opportunities and community participation.

 

Families By Design

Dr. Laurie Emery

1900 NW Corporate Blvd., Suite 225W

Boca Raton, FL 33431

561-994-7222

786-272-0681

 

 

 

Nadia King

4320 Woodstock Dr. C

WPB, FL 33409

561-371-0619

 

Nadiak4320@aol.com

In home services, shadowing, social groups

 

Brian F. Roselione, M.S., LMHC, BCABA, P.A.

Brian F. Roselione, M.S., LMHC, BCABA

1515 N. Federal Highway

Suite 100

Boca Raton, FL 33432

954-993-6352

954-689-4004

Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst. Child, adolescent, and adult counseling, behavioral interventions and social skills instruction. Therapy locations include in-home, community, and office.

 

 

Casandra Wait, M.S.

 

561-662-6589

 

casandrawpb@aol.com

In home Behavioral Therapy, shadowing, tutoring

 

 

Jodi Noel M.A.

School Psychologist

 

561-860-0023

 

Smiles4noel@yahoo.com

ABA, DTT, school shadowing, school observations, social skills, private tutoring

 

Olga Hosken Associates, Inc.

Olga Hosken

7362 Briella Dr.

Boynton Beach, FL 33437

561-860-7991

561-503-4937

olgahosken@hotmail.com

Special instruction for children with special needs: Autism, dyslexia, ADHD

Accepts Medicaid

 

Behavioral Solutions

Kathy Williams

2180 NE 5th Ave.

Boca Raton, FL 33431

954-303-9567

 

Behavior therapy, ABA

 

 

Joanne Bello

6196 Vista Linda Lane

Boca Raton, FL 33433

561-929-0228

561-620-1801

15 years of experience specializing in early intervention, ABA, whole language, shadowing and play therapy.

joannebello@aol.com

 

Steps Therapy, Inc.

Lisa Wade, MS, BCBA, Executive Director

136 Rotunda Dr.

Jupiter, FL 33477

561-575-0914

407-842-7921

info@stepstherapy.com

Provides behavioral and educational services, including design and implementation of ABA programs, functional behavioral assessments and analyses, behavior consultation to families and school district staff, behavior modification, Positive Behavior Support Plan development, Initial and ongoing assessment of goals and objectives, supervision of home and school-based ABA programs, parent training and social interaction facilitation.

 

 

Dr. Jody B. Thomas

 

561-370-3906

 

All about you, you, and you….

ABA, Verbal Behavior, NET, social skills strategies, functional and academic school communication, problem behavior, autistic facilitator of 17 years. thomasjod@palmbeach.k12.fl.us

 

 

Full Bloom Development, LLC

Sandra Merida

18931 LaCosta Lane

Boca Raton, FL 33496

212-920-4037

 

1:1 behavior therapy, discrete trial instruction, verbal behavior, shadowing, tutoring, outings and social skills groups

fullbloomdevelopment@gmail.com

 

 

Behavior Analysis Services, LLC

Ray Mathieu, BCBA

126 Lake Constance Dr.

WPB, FL 33411

561-714-7737

561-686-6071

Behavior analysis, behavior assistant services, sign language capacity

Insurance companies accepted: Medicaid Waiver, Family and Supported Living Waiver, Humana Military Provider

Bas_llc@msn.com

 

 

More Than Words: Verbal Behavior Specialists, LLC

Alina Yurchenko, MS, BCBA

Maria Montante, BA

Amanda Williams, MS, BCBA

232 Davis Rd.

Palm Springs, FL 33461

561-370-3822

 

Behavior ( ABA) therapy,parent and educator consultations/trainings, skill and behvavior assessments.

morethanwords@gmail.com

 

 

Behavioral Building Blocks, LLC

Tahra Cessna, BCABA

1094 NW 14th St.

PSL, FL

772-284-1391

 

Behavioral therapy for children with ASD

tahracessna@gmail.com

 

 

Shirly Gilad BCBA, RN, FNP, MS

 

561-504-6669

561-338-5613

shirly@shirlygilad.com

Behavior therapy and multi therapy coordination. School and home functional behavioral assessments to create behavioral plans. In-school social groups. Parent and teacher coaching. Shadow training and supervision. Complete case management.

 

Foundations Therapy, Inc.

Ivy Kaplan, BCBA

Laura Lategan, SLP, BCBA

594 Riverside Dr.

Coral Springs, FL 33071

954-344-6550

954-344-8634

ABA Therapy, pragmatic groups, 3 hr/day program for ages 2-3

info@foundationstherapy.com

 

 

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Mental Health Services

 

Agency Name

Contact/s

Address

Phone

Fax

Services Provided

 

Helping People Succeed

Ginny Jones

1111 S. Federal Highway

Stuart, FL 34994

772-320-0792

 

 

Providing comprehensive mental health services to children in the Treasure Coast area (Indian River, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Martin Counties). Children, ages 5 through 18, who are having emotional and/or behavioral problems receive intensive, individualized services.

 

Families By Design

Dr. Laurie Emery

 

Amanda Elias, M.A. Child Development Specialist

1900 NW Corporate Blvd., Suite 225W

Boca Raton, FL 33431

561-994-7222

786-272-0681

Behavior modification, therapy, parent training, psycho-educational and gifted assessments, play therapy, social skills training, and character building book clubs/workshops for kids.

Specializing is children with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and emotional/behavioral disorders.

www.familiesbydesign.net

 

 

Brian F. Roselione, M.S., LMHC, BCABA, P.A.

Brian F. Roselione, M.S., LMHC, BCABA

1515 N. Federal Highway

Suite 100

Boca Raton, FL 33432

954-993-6352

954-689-4004

Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst. Child, adolescent, and adult counseling, behavioral interventions and social skills instruction. Therapy locations include in-home, community, and office.

 

 

Laurie Norman, LMHC, PA

4205 W. Atlantic Ave. Ste. C302

Delray Beach, FL 33445

561-495-8868

561-495-8108

laurienormanlmhc@bellsouth.net

Play therapy, family therapy, individual therapy, and marriage counseling

 

Marriage and Family Services, Inc.

Eric Mundt, L.M.F.T.

4205 W. Atlantic Ave. Ste. C302

Delray Beach, FL 33445

561-495-8868

561-495-8108

Play therapy, play therapy groups, parent training

 

The North Star Centre, LLC

Eric Mundt, L.M.F.T.

9033 Glades Rd.

Boca Raton, FL 33434

561- 361-0500

561- 479-0384

Em@northstar-centre.com

Psychological testing, play therapy, play therapy groups, parent training

 

 

Berger Counseling Services

Marla Berger, LMHC, ATR

PO Box  936161

Margate, FL 33093

 

561-866-3056

 

marlaberger@hotmail.com

www.bergercounselingservices.com

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, art therapy, individual, groups, and family therapy

(The barn is in west Delray Beach or therapy can occur in the home.)

 

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Financial Advice

 

Agency Name

Contact/s

Address

Phone

Fax

Services Provided

 

Eppy Financial Group, Inc.

Joe Eppy, CLTC

Special Care Planner

Harlan M. Singer, LUTCF, CLTC

Special Care Planner

Beth Kunz

Special Care Planner

 

1000 Cooperate Drive 7th Floor

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

954/689-9476

 

954/776-7667

Our SpecialCare planning process involves a broad range of decisions and plans designed to help secure the future of those with special needs.Families are provided information regarding Letter of Intent, Special Needs Trusts, Living Wills, Wills, Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Surrogate.

       

 

A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.

Sean Quinn, AAMS

11505 Fairchild Gardens Ave., Suite 102

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

561/627-1544

561/627-0328

 

 

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Michael Barone

903 Clintmoore Rd.

Boca Raton, FL.33487

 

561-997-7122 x240

561-994-6217

Insurance and financial services for special needs families.

Michael.barone@nmfn.com

 

 

 

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Group Homes / Boarding Schools

 

Agency Name

Contact/s

Address

Phone

Fax

Services Provided

 

Children's Comprehensive Care Center

Carole Jenkins, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.H.S.H.A.

200 S.E. 19th Ave.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-943-7638 ext.101

or

954/729-0599

954-943-5950

Group home for medically fragile children.     

 

Montcalm School

 

 

 

Norman Ostrum, Director of Admissions

13725 Starr Commonwealth Rd.

Albion, MI 49224

 

866/244-4321

 

517/629-4650

Therapeutic boarding school for high-functioning Asperger Syndrome

 

Ann Storck

 

Shirley Hoffman

1790 SW 43rd way Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317

954/584-8000

 

954/321-8863

Group homes, a pre-school development center, and three intermediate care homes for the developmentally disabled habilitation

 

LHS Family and Youth Services

Steve Plottner

2411 Seamane St.

Toledo, OH 43605

419/798-9382

419/798-4238

Residential care and treatment

 

Tampa Bay Academy

Gary Campbell

12012 Boyette Road

Riverview, FL 33569

813/671-3145

813/671-3145

Psychiatric residential treatment, therapeutic group homes, day treatment, deaf and hard-of-hearing

 

Quest, Inc.

Cathy Rodgerson

P.O. Box 1300

Apopka, FL 32704

 

 

Non-profit residential facility. 22 years of age plus.  Vocation, camps, employment support.  www.questinc.org

 

The Foundation for Independent Living

Cynthia Sutherland

1383 Lyons Road

Coconut Creek, FL 33063

954-968-6472

954-968-5045

 

 

Alpert Jewish Family and Children’s Services

 

5841 Corporate Way Suite 200

WPB, FL 33407

561-684-1991

561-684-5366

phoffman@jfcsonline.com

Staffed by highly trained professional caregivers, JRFS’ Group Homes house up to 8 coed residents ages 21 and above. Residents participate in enriched social programming through various community activities in addition to community work programs. 

 

Sea Harbor Center at Central Florida Behavioral Hospital

 

6601 Central Florida Parkway

Orlando, FL 32821

407-370-0111

407-264-7749

Diagnostics, evaluation and residential treatment for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.

www.centralfloridabehavioral.com/autism

 

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Music Therapy

 

Agency Name

Contact/s

Address

Phone

Fax

Services Provided

 

Cadenza Music Therapy, Inc.

 
Michelle Reitman, PsyD, LMHC, MT-BC
210 S. Federal Hwy #400-A Hollywood, Fl 33020     

954/925-3191

954/925-3193

 

 

Mus- ART

Anita Gower Storey BPS/MT

2616 26th Court

Jupiter, FL 33477

561-744-8387

 

Personalized music programs designed to elicit response, cooperation and learning sequences. Skills and social development in experience of singing. Creative components of music and in group performance are available.

 

 

Jeff Engel

 

561/790-4030

or

914/316-6169

 

Piano lessons for autism, PDD, developmental delays, physical delays, Alzheimer’s, and senile dementia.

 

 

Jody Hirth

 

772-334-7671

 

Infant - 5 years.  www.musictogethertreasurecoast.com

 

 

Tyler Miroe

 

561-699-2197

 

Tylerm65@aol.com

www.tylermiro.com

Piano, guitar, and voice teacher-teaches all ages and levels, with autism and learning disabilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Local/National Organizations

 

Agency Name

Contact/s

Address

Phone

Fax

Services Provided

 

Early Steps Program

Ruthie Bunkelman L.C.S.W.

5325 Greenwood Ave., Suite 101

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

561-882-6426

PB Main Line: 866-990-2822

PB Intake Line:

866-790-6963

North County Main and Intake Line:

866-986-9486

 

561-881-0972

 

 

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Gerard Driscoll

111 South Sapodilla Ave, Suite 204

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

561/837-5564

 

561/837-5598

 

 

The ARC of Palm Beach County Recreation/Leisure Services

 

 

 

 

 

Jackie Rosen

 

 

 

Howard Olshansky- Executive Director

1201 Australian Avenue

Riviera Beach FL33404

 

561/721-2818

 

 

 

 

561/842-3213

 

 

561/842-6617

 

 

 

561/863-4352

Therapeutic education, informational workshops, legislative advocacy, IEP assistance and trainings,  early intervention, respite, recreation, family support, employment and residential care

 

The ARC of Martin County

Keith Muniz         

 

2001 S. Kanner Highway

Stuart, FL 34994        

772/283-2525

772/286-6808

 

 

The ARC of Indian River County

Roger Baker

1375 16th Ave.

Vero Beach, FL 32960

772-562-6854

772-562-6063

www.arcir.org

 

The ARC of Okeechobee County

Jeannie Bramlet

403 NW 2nd Ave.

Okeechobee, FL 34972

863-763-2419

863-467-9656

 

 

Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc.      

John Wanecsky

1715 Tiffany Drive East

West Palm Beach, FL 3340       

561/848-7200

561/844-6707

 

 

International Rett Syndrome Association- IRSA       

 

 

 

561/889-5610 or
800/818-RETT

 

 

Dedicated to providing families with the latest medical information, aggressively funding the most promising research, and raising public awareness and advocating for those living the neurological disorder called Rett syndrome.

 

Autism Society of America- Palm Beach Chapter

 

 

901 NW 4th Avenue

Boca Raton, FL 33428

561/688-9010

 

 

ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. Their mission is to provide information, education, support research, and advocate for programs and services for the autism community.                   

 

Parent to Parent

 

 

 

 

 

P.O. Box 3562

Tallahassee, FL 32315

 

1888-4 MOM N DAD or
850/414-1735 (local)

 

 

Parent to Parent of the Capital Area, is an affiliate of the Family Network on Disabilities of Florida Inc. (FND).  They provide support, education, and information to families of children with disabilities or other special needs and foster collaborative partnerships with community service agencies, public school staff, and health care providers.

 

Epilepsy Foundation of South Florida      

Susan Eddins

 

3222 Commerce Place, Suite B

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

561/478-6515

561/687-9318

Provides resume preparation, job search assistance, and career planning.

 

Urban League of Palm Beach County

Jimmy Weatherspoon

 

 

Ray Mathieu

301 SW 14th Ave.

Delray Beach, FL 33444

 

 

1700 Australian Ave.

West Palm Beach, FL 33407<