Resources
Early Intervention, Youth and Adult Support Resources
Arc of Chester County – Programs, therapies, residents; www.arcofchestercounty.or
Arc of Philadelphia County – Programs, therapies, residents. www.arcofphiladelphiacounty.org
Archway Programs – Evaluation and program from birth to 3 years. www.Archwayprogram.org
ASERT –Statewide Resource Center for Autism 1-877-231-4244
Bancroft Intervention Program – Educational and Therapeutic Services. www.Bancroft.org
Colleges with Programs for Students wih Learning Disabilities, sixth edition ,Peterson's Thomson Learning
750 college programs in the U.S. and Canada for Studejts with Special Needs
Comprehensive Autism Center at Delaware Valley Children’s Center. www.Dvccautism.org
Connect Hotline – Nationwide Early Intervention referral helpline. www.Dhs.pa.gov
Consortium, The – Therapeutic intervention for children up to age 18. 215-596-8300; www.Consortium-inc.org
Delaware County Advocacy and Resource Organization, www.delcoadvocacy.org
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, Delaware Dept. of Health and Social Services. www.Dhss.delaware.gov
Drexel University Autism Institute – Research Outcomes> www.drexeluniversityn
Early Autism Project- Provide behavior analysis for children ages 20 months to 21 years. www.Ed-Alt.com
Early Intervention System services from birth – age 3. www.NJ-gov/health/fhs/eis
Individuals with Disabilities: Career Ideas Based on Your Abilitiies - https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/careers-for-disabilities-abilities/
Institute on Disabilities at Temple University – wide range of programs; 215-204-1356; www.disabilities.temple.edu
In-Sync and Social LLC – Speech and Language, Occupational Therapies and Social Competencies from preschool to Adults.
Ken Crest - Educational, therapeutic and other services. www.kencrest.org
Melmark, Inc. - A comprehensive multiservice agency providing residential, education and therapeutic services for children and adults with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Brain Injuries and other neurological and genetic diagnosis. 2600 Wayland Road, Berwyn,PA 19312; 610.353.1521, www.melmark.org
MusicWorks, Music Therapy Service Provider; www.MusicWorksWonders.org
New Jersey Dept. of Health, Special Child Health and Early Intervention Services- 1-800-367-6543
Overbrook School for the Blind- Early Intervention for children birth to age 3 and educational programs for children ages 3 to 21 who are blind or visually impaired. www.Obs.org
Philadelphia Interagency Coordinating Council – training for early intervention to parents and providers. 267-294-6065; www.Philadelphiaicc.org
Quest Therapeutic Services, Inc.- Family-centered early intervention supports and services for ages birth to 3. www.QuestTherapeutic.com
Share & Care In-Home Support & Respite Service LLC - Providing service to individuals with disabilities in their homes & community - www.shareandcareihsrs.com
Spectra Support Services, LLC - Offers Family Therapy, Counseling, Behavior Therapy, Social Skills Group, Waiver Program and more.
Contact staff at 1-484-450-6476 www.spectrapa.com
SPIN Inc. – Early Intervention Services for children from birth to age 5. –www.Spininc.org
Theraplay – Physical, occupational, speech and feeding therapies. www.Theraplayinc.com
Virtua Early Intervention Program - www.Virtua.org/services/early-intervention-program
Intermediate Units
- Berks County Intermediate Unit #14– 610-987-2248
- Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22- 215-348-2940
- Colonial Intermediate Unit #20 – 610-252-5550
- Delaware County Intermediate Unit #25 – 610-938-9000
- Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit #13-717-606-1600
- Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23- 610-755-9400
- PA Associate of intermediate Units-717-732-8464
LEGAL RESOURCES
American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law; 202-662-1570; www.Abanet.org/disability
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. - Free legal services for persons with disability. www.Declasi.org
Disability Rights New Jersey – Advocates civil and legal rights of NJ citizens with disabilities. www.Drnj.org
Education Law Center, PA - Rights to public education. www.Elc-pa.org
Herr, Potts & Potts, Special Needs Law, Special Needs Estate Planning and Guardianship Procedures- 200 Eagle Road
Suite 106, Wayne, PA 19087-Office number:610-254-0114; fax:610-293-9660, www.herrpottsandpotts.com/
Wrightslaw – Information about special education law; www.Wrightslaw.com
MEDICAL RESOURCES
Children’s Health System/Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Hospital – Pediatrics specialties. www.nemours.org
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – Research, diagnosis and treatment; www.cjhop.edu
Shriners Hospital for Children- Provides diagnosis, evaluation and treatment. 215-430-4140; www.Shrinershospitalsforchildren.org
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children- Serves children with developmental issues. www.Stchristopherhospital.com
St. Jude Children’s Hospital- Research, diagnosis and treatment services. www.stjude.org
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers- Health services. 709-567-0200; www.Sjfmc.org
The Sleep Institute- Community Outreach - https://www.sleephelp.org/autism-asd/
Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital – Offers physical therapy and speech therapy throughout South Jersey. 877-543-8774; www.Weismanchildrens.com
EDUCATION SPECIALISTS/ PARENT TRAINING
National Special Education Advocacy Institute - National Resource Center, 3625 Chapel Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073; 610.241.4062; web: NSEAI.org - Resources are available for Counselors, Teachers, Medical Professions, and Lawyers
United We Learn - Community Outreach; www.unitedwelearn.org
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