| O November 2007
All Kinds of Kids Calendar All Kinds of Kids Resources ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS
Green Clean LLC Shoe Train, LTD A large selection of styles & widths. We are qualified to fit special needs children. We stock hot dogs, patti bobs, jump starts and other children's orthopedics. 11325 Seven Locks Rd., Cabin John Mall, Potomac, MD, 301-299-9662. ARTS & RECREATION
Create Arts Center Imagination Stage's AccessAbility Program Provides supportive, safe access to theater arts classes for young people with physical, developmental, language and/or cognitive disabilities. Fall, winter/spring and summer sessions. www.imaginationstage.org, info@imaginationstage.org, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD, 301-961-6060. Potomac Horse Center Offering programs for children and adults with physical, cognitive and psychological challenges. www.potomachorse.com, 14211 Quince Orchard Rd., Gaithersburg, MD, 301-208-0200. CHILD CARE
Special Care Nannies CONFERENCES & EVENTS
WCD Expo - World Congress & Expo on Disabilities EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Basic Concepts Bass Educational Services, LLC We offer comprehensive college planning services for students with learning disabilities and attention disorders. www.BassEducationalServices.com, info@BassEducationalServices.com, 4229 Cherry Valley Dr., Olney, MD, 301-774-5211. Effective Learning Solutions Martin Forman, M.D. Grades 2-12. For the child struggling in school, assessments reveal learning styles and provide specific learning plans and goals to make school a more enriching experience. mdrforman@aol.com, 703-953-2527. Enrichment Centers, Center for Children with Special Needs All ages, in-home and on-site, one-to-one. All developmental and learning disabilities. School-year and summer programs. www.enrichmentcenters.com, 301-229-8000. Georgia K. Irvin & Associates We care about your child. You can rely on our expertise in educational advice. Contact us, and see our book "Georgia Irvin's Guide to Schools." www.gkirvin.com, georgia@gkirvin.com, 4701 Willard Ave., Ste. 227, Chevy Chase, MD, 301-951-0131. Growing Together Theresa Knudson Using volunteers, Growing Together provides professional quality tutoring at affordable prices for students having difficulty in reading, writing/English and math at K-8 grade levels. www.growingtogethertutoring.org, theresaknudson@starpower.net, 4401 16th St., NW, Washington, DC, 202-374-5152. Hyattsville Speech & Language Center The highly effective Lidcombe Program for stuttering has been proven to bring children back to normal fluency in about 12 weeks. 301-887-0028. The Lab School of Washington Tutoring for all ages (5-adult) in MD, DC and VA. 1:1 teaching. All levels of reading, math, written language, test prep and executive functioning. Summer programs. www.labschool.org, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC, 202-944-3086. LearningRx Unravel learning and reading struggles; improve attention without medication! Scientifically proven programs help students learn and read better, faster and easier in 12-24 weeks. www.learningrx.com, metrodc@learningrx.net, Wyngate Medical Park, 5606 Shields Dr., Bethesda, MD, 301-897-3237. NDC for Young Children Dr. Carole Samango-Sprouse Offering a comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment, which evaluates learning style and the relationship between brain and behavior, promotes recovery, optimizes learning and enhances well-being. www.ndcforyoungchildren.com, sprousekids@yahoo.com, 2772 Rutland Rd., Davidsonville, MD, 410-643-9505. National Speech/Language Therapy Center Evaluation and treatment of a variety of speech, language, processing and pragmatic disorders. Specialties include autism and language delays. www.nationalspeech.com, contact@nationalspeech.com, 5606 Shields Dr., Bethesda, MD, 301-493-0023. The School Counseling Group Providing educational counseling to American and international families since 1979 from traditional to therapeutic, from PreK through college. www.schoolcounseling.com, guidance@schoolcounseling.com, 4725 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC, 202-333-3530. School Support Services, LLC Psychological evaluation, organizational coaching and case management consultation. www.schoolsupportservices.net, schoolsupportllc@aol.com, 4701 Sangamore Rd., Ste. 135-S, Bethesda, MD, 301-656-5200. Spodak, Stefano & Associates Offering multidisciplinary, comprehensive psychological and educational evaluations, consulting, parent and student advocacy. 6155 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD, 301-770-7507. William R. Stixrud Ph.D. Tutoring Service Specialized, one-on-one tutoring services for students with learning disabilities, learning-style differences, attention disorders and organizational difficulties. www.stixrud.com, 8720 Georgia Ave., Ste. 300, Silver Spring, MD, 301-565-0534. Elizabeth Stoff, M.Ed. Educational advocacy/placement, IEP development, assistance with special education process. estoff@comcast.net, P.O. Box 1311, Rockville, MD, 301-294-7319. Strides Beyond Educational Services, LLC Strides Beyond Educational Services provides psycho-educational, ADD/ADHD, Asperger's syndrome and ESOL evaluations. Learning-style inventories and attention/focus training is also available. stridesbeyond@verizon.net, 621 West Main St., Purcellville, VA, 703-477-5981.
Tochterman Muir Educational Consulting, Inc. Educational testing for students preK-graduate school. Learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Evaluation, diagnosis and recommendations. School entrance WPPSI/WISC. Weekend and weekday appointments. smuir@va.gwu.edu, 5 N. Hamilton St., Middleburg, VA, 540-687-5616. Tutor Find The largest private, in-home tutor placement agency. All tutors ATA certified. K-college, all subjects, including LD, ADD/ADHD, skills & test prep. FREE online tutoring for all regular students. www.tutorfind.com, tutor@tutorfind.com, 800-64-TUTOR. Tutoring for Success, Inc. We offer home-based tutoring tailored to fit each student's needs. Our highly educated, talented tutors go the extra mile! Serving the Washington metro area. www.tutoringforsuccess.com, info@tutoringforsuccess.com, 703-390-9220, 301-838-7640. Unique Steps, LLC Special education consultant specializing in reading remediation, advocacy intervention, case management and organizational coaching for children with special needs. http://uniquestepsllc.googlepages.com, uniquestepsllc@gmail.com, 4609 Ferry Landing Rd., Alexandria, VA, 703-856-5563. Write On! Tutoring Individual lessons for students of all abilities in writing and reading comprehension; 3rd grade through college. Experienced with LD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders. Summer openings. vsano@aol.com, 9310 Compton St., Silver Spring, MD, 301-431-3970. FAMILY SUPPORT
Community Services for Autistic Adults & Children Special Programs, LLC Valerie G. Slattery, Ph.D., Director Programs designed for your family and child. Educational consultation, social skills groups, one-on-one tutoring, support groups for siblings of special needs children. drslattery@special-programs.com, 301-208-6690. FITNESS
Fitness for Health Funfit Family Fitness Center Fitness and enrichment classes for special needs, babies-13 years. www.funfit.us, 17511 Redland Rd., Rockville, MD, 888-8-FUNFIT, 301-975-0099. The Little Gym Children build motor, social and intellectual skills and improve self-esteem, listening skills and attention spans with our programs of gymnastics, karate, dance, cheerleading and more. In MD: Bowie, Germantown, Olney & Potomac. In VA: Alexandria at Huntley Meadows, Ashburn, Cascades, Fairfax, Springfield & Gainesville. www.thelittlegym.com, 866-485-4853. MarVaTots 'n Teens Gymnastics Gymnastics helps develop coordination and balance while building confidence and self-esteem. All classes are inclusive. www.marvatotsnteens.com, 5636 Randolph Rd., Rockville, MD, 301-468-9181. My Gym Children's Fitness Center - Alexandria Award-winning programs devised to help children 6 weeks-13 years develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. Noncompetitive gymnastics, fitness, sports, games, song, dance and more. www.my-gym.com, 5810 Kingstowne Ctr., Alexandria, VA, 703-971-KIDS. My Gym Children's Fitness Center - Burke Award-winning programs devised to help children 6 weeks-13 years develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. Noncompetitive gymnastics, fitness, sports, games, song, dance and more. www.my-gym.com, 9566 Burke Rd., Burke, VA, 703-425-5327. My Gym Children's Fitness Center - Chantilly Award-winning programs devised to help children 6 weeks-13 years develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. Noncompetitive gymnastics, fitness, sports, games, song, dance and more. www.my-gym.com/chantilly, mygymchantilly@cox.net, 4300 Chantilly Shop Ctr., Chantilly, VA, 703-378-3100. My Gym Children's Fitness Center - Leesburg Award-winning programs devised to help children 6 weeks-13 years develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. Noncompetitive gymnastics, fitness, sports, games, song, dance and more. www.my-gym.com/leesburg, mygymleesburg@verizon.net, 1045 Edwards Ferry Rd., Leesburg, VA, 703-777-4496. My Gym Children's Fitness Center - Potomac Award-winning programs devised to help children 6 weeks-13 years develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. Noncompetitive gymnastics, fitness, sports, games, song, dance and more. www.my-gym.com/potomac, mygympotomac@verizon.net, 11325 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac, MD, 301-983-5300. HEALTH
Holy Cross Hospital Pediatric Associates of Springfield Comprehensive, high-quality and compassionate care. Well-child checks, ADD/ADHD and LD issues, sports, camp and kindergarten physicals, same day sick child visits and weekend hours. 5502 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA, 703-642-8306. LEGAL SERVICES
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Commonwealth Academy The Diener School The Diener School is a developmental, educational and therapeutic environment for students requiring smaller class sizes and individual attention. www.thedienerschool.org, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac, MD, 301-461-0024. Ivymount School A nonpublic, special education facility offering educational and therapeutic programs for students ages 4-21 with learning, language, motor, health and pervasive developmental disabilities, including autism and Asperger's syndrome. www.ivymount.org, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville, MD, 301-469-0223.
Kingsbury Kingsbury offers the Washington region: K-12 day school for learning disabled children, diagnostic/admissions testing and tutoring. www.kingsbury.org, center@kingsbury.org, 5000 14th St., NW, Washington, DC, 202-722-5555. The Lab School of Washington Multifaceted programs for LD/ADHD. Day school (ages 5-18), tutoring services, adult night school, psychological services, OT, speech and language evaluations and treatment. Summer programs available. www.labschool.org, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC, 202-965-6600. The Maddux School Developmentally based programming, small classes, hands-on learning, emphasis on social skills and building self-confidence, diagnostic individualized teaching, integrated speech and occupational therapy. amullins@ivymount.org, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville, MD, 301-469-0223. Norbel School Norbel offers an innovative, individualized educational environment for students in elementary through high school with average to above average intelligence who have learning differences. www.norbelschool.org, info@norbelschool.org, 6135 Old Washington Rd., Elkridge, MD, 410-796-6700. The Siena School Grades 5-9. Offering a rich education program for bright, college-bound students who are challenged by language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. www.thesienaschool.org, info@thesienaschool.org, 9727 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD, 301-592-0567.
THERAPY
Adult, Adolescent, Child Counseling Associates Create-A-Story Claudia Raphael, MA, REAT Play sessions and art therapy for children of all ages. Sensory integration, art therapy, developmental play activities, storytelling and infant stimulation. www.createastorystudio.com, Bethesda, MD, 301-365-7907. Early Intervention Therapists EIT is a network of private practices, including pediatric, physical, occupational and speech therapy. EIT serves infants through teens. rebleonard@aol.com, 6208 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD, 301-468-9343. Greeves Child & Family Counseling, LLC Providing counseling and play therapy services to children, adolescents and their families. Anger management, social skills and "Siblings of Special Needs Kids" counseling groups. Fluent in ASL. www.greevescounseling.com, alexis@greevescounseling.com, 705 13th St., NE, Washington, DC, 202-396-3880. Kids Therapy Works, Inc. Linda Nolan, OTR/L Offering occupational therapy, sensory integration testing and treatment, therapeutic preschool, summer camp and more. Silver Spring, MD, 301-384-5081.
The Ross Center for Anxiety & Related Disorders Jerilyn Ross, M.A., LICSW, Director; Mary E. Salcedo, M.D., Medical Director; Stacie B. Isenberg, Psy.D., Director, Child & Adolescent Program Nationally renowned, offering short-term treatment for children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, behavior and mood disorders, and parenting issues. CBT, anger/stress management, medication if needed. www.rosscenter.com, jerilyn@rosscenter.com, 5225 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Ste. 400, Washington, DC, 202-363-1010. TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers Speech-language and occupational therapy services for children of all ages. Programs include therapeutic and social skills groups, sensory integration, handwriting and Camp Littlefoot summer program. www.ttlc.org, 2301 Research Blvd., Ste. 110, Rockville, MD, 301-424-5200. Peg Wilson, M.S., OTR/L Treats children with a variety of functional difficulties; specializes in sensory integration, neurodevelopmental treatment, neurokinetic taping, neuromuscular electrical stimulation. 301 N. Fairfax St., Ste. 106, Alexandria, VA, 703-683-0259. RESEARCH STUDIES
Autism Studies Kennedy Krieger Institute We are looking for children with autism and typically developing children, ages 8-12, to participate in an MRI research study of brain development. www.kennedykrieger.org, roeder@kennedykrieger.org, 707 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD, 443-923-9254. Kennedy Krieger Institute We are looking for ADHD and typically developing children, ages 8-12, to participate in an MRI research study of brain development. www.kennedykrieger.org, roeder@kennedykrieger.org, 707 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD, 443-923-9254. |
