International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association
Kristy Colvin
PO Box 1052
Franklin, TX 77856
(979) 828-1868; (775) 295-9373 (fax)
Email: imdsapresident@imdsa.com
Web: http://www.imdsa.com
International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association is designed to provide emotional support, information, and research to anyone touched by mosaic Down syndrome.

Karen Key Johnson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
6106-A Bullard Drive
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 453-1213
Email: karenkeyjohnson@yahoo.com
Over ten years of experience in ARD and special education due process hearings litigation.

Journey Pediatric Rehabilitation
Mary Villarreal OTR
2100 West Northwest Highway, Suite 202
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 416-9797; (817) 416-9714 (fax)
Email: si4kids@yahoo.com
Occupational Therapy services for children birth-18. Specializations in sensory integration, NDT, vision therapy,Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), Interactive Metronome, Play Attention and handwriting.

Robert Kalish, Esq.
Attorney at Law
25907 Oak Ridge Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 363-3700; (281) 367-7340 (fax)
Email: kalishlaw@aol.com
Web: http://www.kalishlawtexas.com
Provides services in the areas of family law, including adoption, child support, modification, and also in the areas of wills and trusts. Prior to becoming an attorney, Bob Kalish earned a Masters Degree in Psychology and was the director of a program for disabled children.

LDadvocates.com - Since 1994
Jimmy Kilpatrick
Houston, Texas and surrounding areas
(832) 814-7463
Email: JimmyKilpatrick@EducationNews.org
Web: http://www.ldadvocates.com
Fee-based consulting/advocacy services to parents whose public school isn't appropriately addressing the needs of their special or regular ed student.

The Learning Center of North Texas
Schools Attuned Regional Training Site
1701 River Run Road, Suite 710
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 336-0808; (817) 338-4752 (fax)
Web: www.thelearningcenterofnt.org
The Learning Center is a Regional Resource Center for children and adults with learning differences

Learning Disabilities Association of TX
1011 West 3lst Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 458-8234; (800) 604-7500 (TX only)
Email: contact@ldat.org
Web: http://www.ldat.org/

Learning Legacy, Inc.
8816 Ashcraft Drive
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 498-6133 (phone/fax)
Email: info@learninglegacyinc.com
Web: http://www.learninglegacyinc.com
Professional development for educators, agencies, and families on specialized topics re: special education issues.

LearningRx
Hannah & Joe Oliphant
225 E. Amherst, Suite B
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 534-0700; (903) 534-0709 (fax)
Email: lrxassist@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.learningrx.com
If your child struggles from learning disabilities, or if you're looking for enhancement, LearningRx provides one-on-one cognitive skills training so that learning becomes easier, faster, and more efficient.

LearningRx
Michelle Miller Ramirez
16338 Kensington Drive, Suite 190
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(832) 886-5878; (832) 886-6415; (832) 886-5883 (fax)
Email: mramirez@learningrx.net
Web: http://www.learningrx.com
By training the brain-and not teaching or tutoring-we unlock learning success. We help struggling students treat the cause rather than the symptoms.

LeBeau Consulting and Mediation
Linda LaBeau, RN
5312 Benbridge Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 377-8172; (817) 602-5446; (817) 377-8164 (fax)
Email: lindalabeau@sbcglobal.net
Special education mediation, IEP/ARD facilitation and consulting for school record review to prepare for ARD meetings for parents with children with special education needs including 503 and 504 IDEA 2004 reauthorization.

Life Solutions Therapy
Lisa Salazar
1506 Winding Way, Bldg.#102
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 536-7446
Email: lisa@lifesolutionstherapy.org
Web: http://www.lifesolutionstherapy.org
Counseling provided to families and youth addressing life and communication skills, coping skills, and behavior modification skills.

The Lindsay Foundation
Helen McMillan
P.O. Box 1073
Huffman, TX 77336
(281) 399-2937; (281) 399-0127; (281) 689-0087 (fax)
Email: helpforachild@lindsayfoundation.org
Web: http://www.lindsayfoundation.org
We assist families with resources necessary to provide medical treatment, therapies, and rehabilitative equipment to improve the quality of life for their special-needs children.

The Listening Centre-Tomatis Dallas
Emilia Flores
12810 Hillcrest Rd B-101
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 404-8152; (281) 788-8386; (972) 392-0532 (fax)
Email: tomatisdallas@listeningcentre.us
Providing Tomatis Listening training for all ages. Kids diagnosed with PDD, Autism, ADD, Dyslexia, enrichment programs for sports, self esteem, singing and language learning.

Little Giant Steps
C.J. Rezac
3364 Lanarc Dr.
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 758-1260; (308) 289-0486; (972) 325-4119 (fax)
Email: cj@littlegiantsteps.com
Web: http://www.littlegiantsteps.com
An educational consulting group who eliminates learning issues utilizing the Neurodevelopmental Approach. Little Giant Steps has provided effective non-drug programs since 1992.

Lolalee E. Livingston
2809 Regal Road, Suite 103
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 758-9123; (972) 964-8906 (fax)
Email: lolalee.livingston@letseducate.org
Web: http://www.letseducate.org
Education/Child Consultant/Advocate bringing 28 years experience to providing Advocacy Consultation/Representation in ARD's. Our goal is to educate parents while assisting them in advocating for their child's educational needs.

Meadowview School
Cathy King
2419 Franklin Drive
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 289-1831; (972) 289-8730 (fax)
Email: mvschool@tx.twcbc.com
Web: http://www.meadowviewschool.com
Small, nonprofit private school for kindergarten - 8th grade students with learning differences. After school and summer tutoring program, including TAKS. Diagnostic evaluations.

Memorial City Learning Disabilities Center
Jennifer Carney, M.A., CCC-A, AAA, Certified SPED Teacher, Director
909 Frostwood, Suite 163
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 984-0333
Email: jencarneyaud@aol.com
Evaluation and treatment of learning disabilities, processing and reading problems in children and adults.

Mental Health Association in Texas
8401 Shoal Creek Blvd.
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 454-3706
Email: mhainfo@mhatexas.org
Web: http://www.mhatexas.org/

Milestones Children's Therapy
Stacey Lesieur, MS CCC-SLP, Owner
1490 E Whitestone Blvd
Bldg 2 Ste 100
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 260-3300
Email: stacey@milestonestherapy.com
Web: http://www.milestonestherapy.com
Provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for children.

Miracle League of El Paso
Sandie Sparks-Olivar founder/executive director
1312 Morgan Marie St.
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 872-9249; (915) 872-8549 (fax)
Email: sandieelp@aol.com
Web: http://www.miracleleagueofelpaso.org
To provide opportunities for children with disabilities to play Miracle League baseball regardless of their abilities, promote community support and sponsorship.

The Miracle League of Frisco
Nancy Boyna
P.O. Box 2831
Frisco, TX 75034
(214) 205-4673
Email: prdirector@friscomiracleleague.org
Web: http://www.friscomiracleleague.org
The Miracle League of Frisco is a non-competitive sports league for special-needs. We play baseball, soccer, bowling and gymnastics. Our league is for children ages 5-18. It is open to those living in Frisco and throughout the North Texas area.

Mom to Mom, Inc.
Tracy James, Director
P.O. Box 84934
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 412-7284
Email: tracy@momtomomsupport.com
Web: http://www.momtomomsupport.com
Mom to Mom is a Christ-based, non-profit, tax-exempt organization focused on providing informational and emotional support to moms and families of children age 0-5 diagnosed with a disability or illness.

The Monarch School
Debrah Hall, Ph.D.
1231 Wirt Rd.
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 479-0800; (713) 290-1614
Email: dhall@monarchschool.org
Web: http://www.monarchschool.org
The Monarch School is dedicated to providing an innovative, therapeutic education for children with neurological differences, serving students ages pre-K through post-high school.

Monkey Mouths Pediatric Speech Therapy
Erin Bernett
401A Harwood Rd.
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 656-7240; (817) 282-6982
Email: monkeymouths@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://monkeymouths.com
Experienced SLPs provide pediatric speech therapy in a family-centered clinical setting. Expertise in children with Down Syndrome, autism, apraxia and related disorders.

Moving Mountains For Kids
Web: http://www.movingmountainsforkids.com/
This site gives you a brief overview on some common, and not so common pediatric health and educational issues. Included are practical tips and suggestions for each subject area.

Yvonnilda Muniz, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 92018
Austin, TX 78709
(512) 288-4279
Email: ymuniz@austin.rr.com
Specializing in the representation of parents and students with special needs in general and special education matters.

NAMI Texas
3710 Cedar Street, Suite 229
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 374-9339; (800) 633-3760
Email: jlovelace@texami.org
Web: http://tx.nami.org/

National ARD Advocates
Louis H. Geigerman, President
P.O. Box 16111
Sugar Land, TX 77496-6111
(281) 265-1506
Email: louisadvo@mylinuxisp.com
Web: http://www.narda.org
Fee-based advocate. Services provided-ARD consultation, representation and case preparation for due process. "We level the playing field in ARD meetings and mediations."

Rhoda J. Nelson, Esq.
3319 Marion Lane
Rosenberg, TX 77471
(713) 529-8397; (954) 763-3134
Email: lawtexs@aol.com
Web: http://www.lawtexs.com
Attorney offering legal and consulting services for IDEA issues, due process complaints and guardianships. Experienced NCSP LSSP Ed.Diag.

Newfound School
Dr. William Robb and Dr. Marsha Guernsey
2206 Heads Ln. Ste. 110
Carrollton, TX 75006
(214) 390-1749
Email: newfoundinc@aol.com
Web: http://www.newfoundschool.com
Newfound School teaches students in grades K-12 with learning and/or behavior challenges. Newfound School specializes in high functioning autism. Newfound also offers Advocacy.

North Texas Therapy Innovations, P.C.
Amber Bradley
11880 Greenville Avenue, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75243
(214) 349-6178; (214) 342-1603 (fax)
Email: amber.ntti@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.ntxtherapyinnovations.com
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice with 3 locations; Dallas, Plano and McKinney. Specializing in Sensory Integration Therapy and Occupational therapy services for Autism, SI Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, Fine Motor, Gross Motor delays.

North Texas Tourette Syndrome Support Group
Emily Stark
2315 Daybreak Drive
Dallas, TX 75287
(214) 808-6626
Email: edss60@msn.com
Web: http://www.tourettetexas.org
Local Support Group provides education services, support services, ARD and IEP Assistance for members, their families, schools, etc. and fun for the entire family.

NorthEast Tarrant County Dyslexia Council
Janet Hass
1926 Sheffield
Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: 817-481-8978
Email: Janethass@verizon.net
Web: http://www.allcanread.net
Specializing in promoting awareness & acceptance of students with dyslexia through community events & parent support group meetings. No cost. Open to parents, educators and professionals who are interested in helping students with dyslexia.

Jed I. Oliver, Esq.
3301 Northland Dr., Suite 302
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 453-6600; (512) 453-6609 (fax)
Email: jediveyoliver@yahoo.com

Panhandle Down Syndrome Guild
Vicki Cabraera
PO Box 20783
Amarillo, TX 79114
(806) 670-1568; (806) 382-2326
Email: PanhandleDSG@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.PanhandleDSG.org
Support group for families who have or are expecting children with Down Syndrome.

Parent Advocate in Schools
Cynthia Henry
2125 N FM 51
Weatherford, TX 76085-8281
(817) 565-8765; (817) 613-9390; (817) 594-5003 (fax)
Email: texas4insurance@aol.com
Assistance for parents in advocating for thier child with the local school system in Texas

Parent Connection
145 Pool Road
Richards, TX 77873
Email: dpc@alpha1.net
Web: http://www.geocities.com/parentconnection4u/

Parents Supporting Parents (PSP) - The Woodlands
Barbara Knighton
523 Joshua Lee Ln.
Spring, TX 77386-1819
(832) 364-6992
Email: supportgroup@hometech-e.com
Parent support for children with any disability. Monthly meetings. Speakers. Social events for parents and family.

Parker Therapy Associates
Vickie Parker
1241 Wallis Rd.
Aledo, TX 76008
(817) 441-7571; (214) 803-0420; (817) 441-7673 (fax)
Email: vickiep@airmail.net
Web: http://www.parkersalpacas.net
Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Animal Assisted Therapy, Assistive Technology. Home and Community Medical Rehabilitation specializing in children with developmental disabilities.

Linda H. Parrish, Ph.D.
Professor, Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University
4225 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4225
(979) 845-3447
Email: l-parrish@tamu.edu
Specialty: Education and employment for persons with disabilities. Special
Education Public Policy

Partner For Parents, Independent Parent Advocate
Carrie Kirton
7507 Elmhurst
Amarillo, TX 79121
(806) 282-9043
Email: carriekirton@yahoo.com
A free helping hand for parents with children in special education.

Partners Resource Network, Inc
Nana Knowles, RC San Antonio
1315 Sun Candle
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 837-3499; (210) 592-7406
Email: prnteam25@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.partnerstx.org
Our mission at Partners Resource Network, Inc. is to empower parents of children with disabilities to be effective advocates for their children and to promote positive parent/professional partnerships.

Partners Resource Network, TEAM Project
Olga L. Guerra
3311 Richmond #334
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 524-2147; (713) 524-7685; (713) 942-7135 (fax)
Email: prnteam@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.partnerstx.org
We assist parents who have children with disabilities with specail education issues.

Prelexia
Steve Wolf
13008 Wells Fargo Trail
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 653-9653; (512) 233-2613 (fax)
Email: wolf.steve@gmail.com
Web: http://www.prelexia.com
Prelexia is the first preschool for kids exhibiting pre-dyslexia indicators. Early intervention is critical to overcoming dyslexia. For ages 2 - 6

Programs for Children With Disabilities: Ages 3 to 5
Special Education Programs
Texas Education Agency
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701-1494
(512) 463-9414

Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Chronically III & Disabled Children s Services
TX Department of Health
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3179
(512) 4S8-7355

Pumpkin Littles
Michelle Beck, MA
5452 Glen Lakes Drive, Suite 201
Dallas, TX
(972) 569-7141
Email: mbeck@pumpkinlittles.com
Web: http://www.PumpkinLittles.com
Providing therapeutic early intervention for ages 16 months to 8 years. Home and office based interventions using a multipdisciplinary: trained in DIR Floortime, Special Education, Early Education, ABA, TEACCH and PECS.

The Reading Journey
Debbie Lane
215 Winchester Suite 107
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 581-4007
Email: readingjourneyty@aol.com
Web: http://www.readingjourneytyler.com
Reading and math tutoring for elementary students,including students with learning disabilities. Study and organizational skills included. Available for parent questions.

READING PLUS
Ginny Garrison, M.A., CALT
7160 Ridge Oak Rd.
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 293-8754
Email: dyslexiaginny@aol.com
As a Certified Academic Language Therapist and all-level certified teacher, I work with children who have difficulties learning to read, spell, and write.

Reading & Radio Resource (formerly North Texas Taping and Radio for the Blind)
2007 Randall
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 871-7668; (214) 871-7669 (fax)
Email: betty@readingresource.org
Web: http://www.readingresource.org/

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic of Texas

Leslie R. Roberts, Esq.
Attorney and Mediator
8000 Coit Road, #300-224
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 682-7305
Email: leslie179@msn.com
Web: http://www.leslierroberts.com
Parent of special needs child and attorney/mediator provides special education legal services, including representation during mediation, to parents of special needs children.

Stephan Rubin, Esq., Mediator
Attorney at Law
7322 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2000
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 988-9470; (713) 858-9407; (713) 981-4133 (fax)
Email: sonicsteve@earthlink.net
Providing legal services under IDEA, including assistance during the ARD process, due process hearings before special education officers, and state and federal courts litigation.

Sante Pediatric Services (Austin)
Jennifer Nanzer
800 W. 34th St. Ste 250
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 454-4599; (512) 454-4997 (fax)
Email: swebb@santerehab.com
Web: http://www.santerehab.com
Outpatient rehab facility and pediatric home health agency providing Speech, Physical, and Occupational therapy to children ages birth to 21. Medicaid and private insurance accepted.

Sante Pediatric Services (El Paso)
Audrey Rivera
7500 Viscount Blvd. Ste C-49
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 838-7604; (915) 772-4633 (fax)
Email: arivera@santerehab.com
Web: http://www.santerehab.com
Pediatric home health agency providing speech therapy services to children ages birth to 21. Medicaid welcome.

Sante Pediatric Services (Ft. Worth)
Cori Zanzucchi
508 S. Adams St. Suite 102
Ft. Worth, Tx 76104
(817) 878-2834; (817) 878-2837 (fax)
Email: czanzucchi@santerehab.com
Web: http://www.santerehab.com
Pediatric outpatient rehab facility and home health agency providing Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy to children ages birth to 21. Medicaid and private insurance welcome.

Sante Pediatric Services (Richardson)
Sherri Woloszyn
1901 N. Glenville Dr., Suite 800
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 238-9916; (972)664-1840 (fax)
Email: swoloszyn@santerehab.com
Web: http://www.santerehab.com
Outpatient rehab facility and home health agency providing Speech, Physical, and Occupational therapy to children ages birth to 21. Medicaid and private insurance welcome.

Sante Pediatric Services (San Antonio)
Pam Honea
98 Briggs Ave. Suite 990
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 226-9536; (210) 226-0493 (fax)
Email: phonea@santerehab.com
Web: http://www.santerehab.com
Pediatric outpatient rehab facility providing Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy to children ages birth to 21. Medicaid and private insurance welcome.

Sante Pediatric Services (San Antonio)
Kelli Gibbons
6800 Park Ten Blvd. Suite 135-East
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 734-6050; (210) 734-6381 (fax)
Email: kgibbons@santerehab.com
Web: http://www.santerehab.com
Pediatric based home health agency providing Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapy to children ages birth-21. Medicaid welcome.

Sante Pediatric Services (Tyler)
Kristy Easley
4801 Troup Hwy Ste 800
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 939-2800; (903) 581-7057 (fax)
Email: keasley@santerehab.com
Web: http://www.santerehab.com
Pediatric outpatient rehab facility and home health agency providing Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy to children ages birth to 21. Medicaid and private insurance welcome.

Scottish Rite Centers (below)

Brazos Valley Scottish Rite Language Learning Center
(Houston Satellite Center)
1605 Rock Prairie Road
College Station, TX 77040
(979) 680-0777

Corpus Christi Scottish Rite Learning Center
P.O. Box 366
Corpus Christi, TX 78403-0366
(361) 855-9100

Fort Worth Scottish Rite Learning Center
Masonic Temple
Henderson and Lancaster
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 335-6004

Houston Scottish Rite Learning Center, Inc.
Scottish Rite Temple
2900 B North Braeswood Blvd.
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 432-1980

Scottish Rite Learning Center of Austin, Inc.
207 W. 18th Street
Austin, TX 78701-1399
(512) 472-7247

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Child Development Division
Evaluation and Treatment
for Learning Disabilities
2222 Welborn Street
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 559-7525

The Scottish Rite Learning Center of East Texas, Inc.
225 Winchester Drive
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 581-2890

The Scottish Rite Learning Center of South Texas
P.O. Box 2239
San Antonio, TX 78298-2239
(210) 222-0133

The Scottish Rite Learning Center of West Texas, Inc.
Scottish Rite Temple
P.O. Box 10135
602 Avenue Q
Lubbock, TX 79408-0135
(806) 765-9150

Waco Scottish Rite Learning Center
2801 W. Waco Drive
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 752-1618

Karen Dalglish Seal, Esq.
Attorney at Law
202 East Park Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 226-8101; (210) 226-8175 (fax)
Email: kdseal@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.kseallaw.com
Providing advocacy, legal services and guidance for families with school age children who have special needs.

The Shape of Behavior, Inc.
Domonique Randall
26006 Oakridge Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(832) 358-2655; (832) 358-3530 (fax)
Email: admin@shapeofbehavior.com
Web: http://shapeofbehavior.com
Intensive early intervention clinic, 1 on 1 ABA Therapy, inclusion/social skills, focus on verbal behavior.

Side By Side
Renee' Farrow-Bennett
807 Coryell
League City, TX 77573
(281) 332-9270
Email: bennett4@prodigy.net
Provide information, support and host monthly meetings to parents of children with disabilities

Myrna B. Silver, Esq.
10501 N. Central Expwy., Suite 301
Dallas, Texas 75231
(214) 365-0050; (214) 365-0052 (fax)
Email: silvrlaw@airmail.net
Our firm provides legal services to parents of children with special educational needs.

Sarah Sirbasku, Ph.D. – Licensed Psychologist
595 Round Rock West Drive
Suite 303
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 279-8353; (512) 279-8354 (fax)
Email: drsarah@drsarahs.com
Web: www.drsarahs.com

Sisson Piano Studio
Janice Sisson
1133 Kelly Lane
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 948-0428
Email: janice@antiochfoundation.org
Creative, individualized piano lessons offered for students of all needs and abilities.

Social Resources Case Management
Jennifer Spitzer, LBSW
1802 Coral Drive
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 918-9030, (877) 871-4386; (512) 918-9030 (fax - call first)
Email: SOCIALRESOURCES1@HOTMAIL.COM
We provide case management home visits for children and pregnant women that have Medicaid and health needs. We provide some services and also link people to other resources in their areas.

South Plains Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
Tonya Hettler
7003 E FM 1294
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 239-2839
Email: spff@earthlink.net
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/w-i-n
We help parents learn how to advocate for their child through education about the various brain based disorders, help with the IEP process, and linking them up with local resources.

Southeast Texas Autism Society of America
134 Brookwood Drive
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-9576
Email: aggiesarewe1212@aol.com

Southwest Mental Health Center
8535 Tom Slick Dr.
San Antonio, Tx 78229
(210) 616-0300; (210) 616-0417 (fax); (210) 582-6432
Email: kathy.cunningham@smhc.org
Web: www.smhc.org
Outpatient therapists, medication management by child psychiatrists, day treatment with transportation available, crisis stabilization, extended care for kids ages 3-18 and support for families.

Special Education Solutions
Marianna Bond, M.Ed., ATP
8816 Ashcraft Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76180
(817) 498-6133
Email: mbond@SmithwareNetworks.net
Fee based consulting with specialty in Assistive Technology evaluations, training, and ongoing support as well as all Autism Spectrum Disorders. RESNA certified Assistive Technology Practitioner.

Special Kids Inc. (SKI)
Grassroots Consortium
6202 Belmark
P.O. Box 61628
Houston, TX 77208-1628
(713) 643-9576; (713) 643-6291 (fax)
Email: speckids@aol.com

Special Kids Learning Services
Wendy Narzem, M.Ed.
2828 W. Parker Rd #102
Plano, TX 75075
(214) 497-3579
Email: skls@specialkidslearningservices.com
Web: http://specialkidslearningservices.com
Commited to improving the lives of young children with ASD by providing: SKLS classes, Special Education Advocacy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Individual Academic Instruction.

Special News
Stephanie Grisham
4546 CR 408
McKinney, TX 75071
(214) 544-7255
Email: stephanie@grishamfarms.org
Web: http://www.grishamfarms.org
A free newsletter providing families and caregivers of special needs children and adults in Dallas and Collin County information and support.

Speech TX
Julie Liberman, M.A.,CCC-SLP
1517 Winding Hollow Lane
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 336-9342; (972) 248-4787 (fax)
Email: julie_slp@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.julieslp.com
Private speech and language therapy. Specializing in children with autism and other significant needs.

Spina Bifida Association of Dallas
Jo Ann Evans
705 W. Avenue B, Suite 409
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 238-8755; (972) 414-3772 (fax)
Email: sbdal@aol.com
Web: www.sbdallas.org
Providing support, information and encouragement to North Texas individuals and families affected by spina bifida

S.P.O.T.S. (Solari Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Services)
Kim Solari
12850 Hillcrest Road
Suite 108
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 404-1718; (972) 404-9006 (fax)
Occupational and Physical Therapy for children infancy through adolescence. Fine and Gross Motor Development, Coordination, Visual-Motor Integration, Visual-Perception and Sensory Integration Therapy.

State Department of Education Career and Technology Education
Web: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/cte/index.html

State Department of Education: Special Education
Texas Education Agency
Division of Special Education
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701-1494
(512) 463-9414

State Education Agency Rural Representative
Special Education
Texas Education Agency
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701-1494
(512) 463-9414

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
4900 North Lamar, Room 7102
Austin, TX 78751-2399
(512) 424-4001

Students 1st
Steven Steen
5310 Lafayette Dr.
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 363-2247
Email: stevesteen@students1st.org
Web: http://www.students1st.org
We are parent advocates. We attend ARD/IEP/504 meetings with the parent and speak on their behalf to the public school. We work with parents of children with disabilities to help them learn to more effectively, constructively participate in their child's educational process.

Success 4 All
Pam Koster
308 Cassidy Drive
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 869-7085
Email: bpkoster@suddenlink.net
Private one on one tutoring services individualized for each student in academics, socialization, play skills, ABA,and skills reinforced along the Autism Spectrum.

Talking Book Program
Ava M. Smith, Director
P.O. Box 12927, 1201 Brazos St.
Austin, TX 78711-2927
(800) 252-9605; (512) 463-5458; (512) 936-0685 (fax)
Email: tbp.services@tsl.state.tx.us
Web: www.TexasTalkingBooks.org
Free library service that provides reading materials in large print, braille, and on cassette for loan to individuals with qualifying physical, visual, and learning disabilities.

Teacher's House
Exceptional Education for Autistic Learners Central Texas Program Support
Dianne Ressmann
(512) 248-2633
Email: msdianne@teachershouse.biz
Web: http://www.teachershouse.biz
Creative programming addresses Cognitive, Communicative and Behavioral needs. Student schedules help insure effective, motivating sessions. Ongoing informal assessments include CD/DVD documentation.

Texas Advocates Supporting Kids with Disabilities (TASK)
P.O. Box 162685
Austin, TX 78716
(512) 336-0897 (V or Fax)
Email: ASKTASK@aol.com

Texas Autism Advocacy
Michelle M. Guppy
(281) 686-0103
Email: MichelleMGuppy@yahoo.com or Texas-Autism-Advocacy@yahoogroups.com
Web: www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org
Information and Resources for families in Texas who have a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Website maintains a "Directory of Resources" and a Texas "Calendar of Events".

Texas Center for Disability Studies
University of Texas at Austin
4030 West Braker Lane, Building 2 Suite 220
Mail Code L4000
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 232-0740; (512) 232-0762 (TTY); (800) 828-7839
Email: txcds@uttcds.org
Web: http://tcds.edb.utexas.edu/

Texas Commission for the Blind
P.O. Box 12866
Austin, TX 78711
(512) 377-0500
Email: DARS.Inquiries@dars.state.tx.us
Web: http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs/index.shtml

Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
P. O. Box 12904
Austin, TX 78711-2904
(512) 407-3250; (512) 407 3251 (TTY)
Web: http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/index.shtml

Texas Council for DD
6201 East Oltorf, Suite 600
Austin, TX 78741-7509
(512) 437-5432; (800) 262-0334; (512) 437-5431 (TTY)
Email: tcdd@tcdd.state.tx.us
Web: http://www.txddc.state.tx.us/

Texas Department of Health
Children with Special Health Care Needs Division
(formerly Chronically Ill and Disabled Children - CIDC)
1100 W. 49th St.
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 458-7111 ext. 3110
Web: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/cshcn/default.shtm

Texas Education Agency: Deaf Services
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 463-9424; (512) 475-3540 (TTY)
Web: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/deaf/

Texas Education Agency: Division of IDEA Coordination
Special Education Programs, Complaints, and Deaf Services
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701-1494
(512) 463-9362; (512) 475-3540 (TTY); (800) 252-9668 (Parent Information Line)
Email: sped@tea.state.tx.us
Web: www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed

Texas Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd., Suite 243S
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 407-8844; (512) 944-9972
Web: http://www.txffcmh.org
TXFFCMH is the state-wide family network. They help parents learn how to advocate for their child with education, legislative updates, help with the IEP process, and linking them up with local resources.

Texas Organization of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
Email: info@topaa.org
Web: http://www.topaa.org
An independent, nonprofit, 501(c) (3) tax exempt organization of advocates, attorneys, and parents.

Texas Parent to Parent
Laura Warren
3710 Cedar St. Box 12
Austin, TX 78705-1449
(866) 896-6001; (512) 458-8600
Web: http://www.txp2p.org/index.htm
Created by parents for parents of children with disabilities, chronic illness and other special health care needs. Offering information and support to families throughout Texas.

Texas Parents of Bi-Polar Children
John Moses
7622 Creek Trail
San Antonio, TX 78254
(469) 417-0017
Email: Texas_Parents_of_Bi_Polar_Children@yahoogroups.com
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Texas_Parents_of_Bi_Polar_Children/
Online Parents Bi-Polar Support Group

Texas Parents of Blind Children (TPOBC)
Laura Weber
PO Box 125
Friendswood, TX 77549-0125
(866) 636-3289
Email: laura@tpobc.org
Web: http://www.tpobc.org
A membership organization of parents working toward a better future for blind children by promoting blindness skills, fostering self-esteem, and utilizing blind adult role models.

Texas PTA
408 West 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701-2199
(512) 476-6769; (800) 825-5782
Email: txpta@txpta.org
Web: http://www.txpta.org/

Texas Register
Need to Know if a New Rule has been Published?
Web: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/

Texas Rehabilitation Commission
4900 North Lamar, Room 7100
Austin, TX 78751-2399
(512) 424-4001

Texas School for the Deaf
1102 South Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 3538
Austin, TX 78764
(512) 462-5300 (V/TTY)
Web: http://www.tsd.state.tx.us/

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Luke Waites Child Development Center
2222 Welborn Street
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 559-5000
Center for children in the state of Texas, age 5-15 years who show evidence of a primary learning disability.

Texas' Special Kids
Doug & Patsy Arnold
P.O. Box 151335
Arlington, TX 76015
Email: doug@txspecialkids.org
Web: http://www.txspecialkids.org
Serving families who home school children with learning differences and disabilities with curriculum advice, service provider resources, emotional support, and seminars.

Texas Technology Access Project
Texas Center for Disability Studies
University of Texas at Austin
4030 West Braker Lane, Building 2 Suite 220
Mail Code L4000
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 232-0740; (512) 232-0762 (TTY); (800) 828-7839
Email: txcds@uttcds.org
Web: http://tatp.edb.utexas.edu/

Texas United Regional Networks (TURN)/Parent Connection
1020 Riverwood Court
Conroe, TX 77304
(409) 756-8321

Texoma Learning Solutions
Stephanie Swalwell
1016 W Highway St
Iowa Park, TX 76367
(940) 642-7380; (940) 592-4976
Email: stephswalwell@gmail.com
Web: http://www.texomalearningsolutions.com
TX Certified Teacher, Licensed provider of PACE, Master The Code. We specialize in helping students with dyslexia, ADD, and mild cognitive impairment. We also provide tutoring in Math and Science.

TheraKids of Coral Springs
4655 N. University Dr
Coral Springs, Fl 33067
(954) 255-5437
Email: emertot@aol.com
Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Robyn Traywick J.D., R.N.
8118 Datapoint Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-6400; (210) 614-6401 (fax)
Email: rtraywick@arielhouse.com
Legal representation and advice for disabled students and their families for special special education and civil rights issues.

Tutoring Direct
820 Jordan, Suite 510F
Shreveport, LA 71101
(866) 298-8867
Email: info@tutoringdirect.com
Web: http://www.tutoringdirect.com
We have highly qualified tutors who will come to your choice of location.

Dr. Ifeanyi A. Ufondu, Ph.D.- Educ. Psychologist
1914 Santa Anna Dr.
Arlington, TX 76001
(817) 886-0044; (310) 590-5898; (817) 468-0637 (fax)
Email: drufondu@gmail.com
Web: http://web.mac.com/drufondu
ARD representation, independent educational/vocational assessments, transition planning, One on One Instruction, Counseling.

UTD Callier Center for Communication Disorders
Suzanne Bonifert
1966 Inwood Rd.
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 905-3000; (214) 905-3129; (214) 905-3016 (fax)
Email: suzanne.bonifert@utdallas.edu
Web: http://www.callier.utdallas.edu
The UT Dallas Callier Center provides audiology and speech-language pathology assessment and treatment services for children and adults.

United Cerebral Palsy of Texas
5555 N. Lamar, Suite L139
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 472-8696; (800) 798-1492 (in TX)
Email: info@ucptexas.org

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Houston, Inc.
Kelly N. Dietrich, Development Director
4500 Bissonnet, #340
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 838-9050; (713) 838-9098 (fax)
Email: ucp@ucphouston.org
Web: www.ucphouston.org
For individuals with all types of disabilities and families: Infant Development, ToyTech, Respite, High School/High Tech, Home of Your Own, Adult Recreation, Camp, Counseling, Case Management, Therasuit.

United For Our Children Parent Support Group
2216 North Alexander Drive
Baytown, TX 77520
(832) 556-8151
Email: r1renpet@yahoo.com
Please join us for our Parent Support Group Meeting. This is for parents with children with any special needs.

University of Houston, College of Optometry
Debra Currie
Development Center
Pediatrics & Binocular Vision Service
College of Optometry
University of Houston
505 J. Davis Armistead Bldg.
Houston, TX 77204-2020
(713) 743-2005; (713) 743-2304; (713) 743-5942 (fax)
Email: UEIPediatrics@gmail.com
Web: http://www.opt.uh.edu/uei/pediatrics.cfm
Evaluation and therapy of the visual system, as it pertains to learning, including glasses, vision therapy for eye teaming or focusing, and visual perceptual deficits.

Verizon Center for People with Disabilities
Bernadette Machowski
PO Box 5127
Oxnard, CA 93030
(800) 974-6006 (V/TTY)
Email: vccdwest@verizon.com
Web: http://www.verizon.com/disabilities
Verizon Center for Customers with Disabilities provides solutions for people who have low vision or blindness, hearing loss or deafness, or cognitive, speech or mobility impairments.

VIP Educational Services
One Steck Plaza
3921 Steck Ave.
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 345-9274; (512) 345-0131 (fax)
or
Roberta Rosen, M.S.
5900 Balcones Drive, Suite 235
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 345-9274; (512) 302-3855 (fax)
Email: vip_educational@hotmail.com
Tutoring LD, NLD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Specific Subjects, GED, SAT, GRE, Enrichment, Advocacy, Comprehensive Educational Assessments, Development of Educational Plans, Consulting, All ages.

Sally Walden, MS CCC/Sp
8680 Main Street, Suite 4-W
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 562-2130; (972) 335-2175
Email: SallyLWalden@AOL.COM
Provide Speech-Language Therapy, educational assistance and advocacy for children with special needs. Thirty years experience in both private and public sectors.

West Texas Parent Education Network
2313 81st. Suite #804
Lubbock, TX 79401
(877) 762-1435; (806) 762-1434; (806) 762-1628 (fax)
Email: wtxpen@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://partnerstx.org
WTPEN provides training, information, and technical assistance to families of infants, toddlers, children and young adults with all types of disabilities throughout West Texas.

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