Resources
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Early Intervention, Youth and Adult Support Resources
Advocacy & Consulting Education, 121 N. Wayne Avenue Suite 205, Wayne, PA 19987- 484.580.8079
Arc of Chester County – Programs, therapies, residents; www.arcofchestercounty.org
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
Autism Research Institute, 619.281.7165; www.AutismDonations.com
Bancroft Intervention Program – Educational and Therapeutic Services. www.Bancroft.org
Cerebral Palsy Group- Provides detailed information on Cerebral Palsy and services - 1.800.226.6581. or view website: https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/cerebral-palsy/
Child Guidance Resource Center, 2000 Old West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083 484-454-8720; www.cgrc.or
Colleges with Programs for Students with Learning Disabilities, sixth edition, Peterson's Thomson Learning
750 college programs in the U.S. and Canada for Students 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 740 S.ChesterRd. Suite G, Swarthmore, PA 19081 610.544.600
Devereux Emotional and Behavioral Health Challenges; Approved Private Schools, 444 Devereux Drive, Villanova, PA 19085, 800.345.1292, www.devereux.org
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, Delaware Dept. of Health and Social Services. www.Dhss.delaware.gov
Drexel University Autism Institute – Research Outcomes> www.drexeluniversity
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
Fusion Academy One-to-one student learning; inclusive for students with learning challenges. fusionacademycom; 866.433.2906 to find a campus. Ardmore Campus: 40 Coulter Avenue Suite 200, Ardmore, PA 19003; 610.365.7795
Healthy Start - Crozier-Keyston Community Foundation; 610-497-7460
Hope Springs Equestrian Therapy - www.hope-springs.org; 610.827.0931; 1105 Green Lane Road, Malvern, PA 19355
Home Community Services - Chester County Intermediate Unit 866.251.30001; h&cs@ cciu.org
Individuals with Disabilities: Career Ideas Based on Your Abilitiies - https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/careers-for-disabilities-abilities/
Inglis House 215-581-0747; www.inglis.org - Long-term care for individuals with physical disabilities; ages 17 and older
Innovative Products, Inc. Customized mobile devices to assist children with severe disablities; 800-950-5185; www.iphone.com
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.
Interactive Kids Consulting Service -Behavioral, Educational, and Vocational- based services; 856-810-7599; info@interactivekidsllc.com
Just Therapy LLC - Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behavior Specialist; www.justtherapyllc.com
Pennsylvanian Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087, 610.687.2488 x119 & 121
Kids Peace - Trauma Care Residential Tratment Program - www.kidspeace.org; 800-257-3223; admission@kidspeace.org
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 diagnoses. 2600 Wayland Road, Berwyn, PA 19312; 610.353.1521, www.melmark.org
Music Therapy & Adapted Music Lessons, Ambler Music Academy, 351 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002, 267.460.5224 www.AMBLERMUSICACADEMY.COM; INFO@AMBLERMUSICACADEMY.COM
MusicWorks,Inc., Music Therapy Service Provider; www.MusicWorksWonders.org
National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress, Washington D.C. 20342 - Provides braille and recorded materials for visually impaired and physically challenged readers. That All May Read - 1-888-657-7323; Send commments to: nis@loc.gov; website -www.loc.gov/nis
National Special Education Advocacy Institute (NSEAI) Education of parents, advocates, clinicians, educators, lawyers and the community by providing quality education and advocacy. 610-241-4062; www.nseai.org; email- info@nseai.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
PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance, Inc 1.800.990.3300; www.patsainc.org
Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania www.parenttoparent.org, 1-800-986-4550; TTY#877-232-7640
Peal Center (The) Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership Center, 1119 Penn Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 www.pealcenter.org; 866.950.1040
Pennsylvania WIC (Women-Infants-Childhood) 1-800-WIC-WINS; PAWIC.COM
Philadelphia Interagency Coordinating Council – training for early intervention to parents and providers. 267-294-6065; www.Philadelphiaicc.org
Philadelphia Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 919 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5289; 215- 683-3213; 800-222-1754
Please Touch Museum www.pleasetouchmuseum.org, 215-581-3161
Quest Therapeutic Services, Inc.- Family-centered early intervention supports and services for ages birth to 3. www.QuestTherapeutic.com
RetireGuide - A health and wealth resource fro aging adutls with special needs. Website-retireguide.com/about/ Contact jcoronas@retireguide.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
Talk School - Progressive center for the education of children with autism and speech/language disorder. 395 H Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073, 610.356.5566. https://www.talkinc.org
Theraplay – Physical, occupational, speech, and feeding therapies. www.Theraplayinc.com
The Sleep Institute - Community Outreach, https:www.sleephelp.org/autism-asd/
Woodlynde School: Co-eduational school for students with learning differences from K - grade 12. 445 Upper Gulph Road, Stafford, PA 19087; 610.687.9880
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 disabilities. 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/
McAndrews Law Center Mr. Offices in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. https://mcandrewslaw.com
McKinley & Ryan, LLC 238 West Miner Street, West Chester, PA 19382; 610.436.6060; www.mckinleyryan.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
Special Smiles, Ltd - Dentistry for patients with special needs; Episcopal Campus of Temple University Hospital, Centennial Building, 100 E. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
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
Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital – Offers physical therapy and speech therapy throughout South Jersey. 877-543-8774; www.Weismanchildrens.com
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