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Geographical Area Covered |
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Professionals, Services and Organizations |
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Advocates |
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Andover Educational Advocacy Group |
Sue Terzakis |
Andover |
978-975-2537 |
sterzakis@comcast.net |
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FCSN trained. Quality Special Education Advocacy and consultation.
Specialize in dyslexia, language based LDs, NLD, Autism Spectrum
Disorders, ADHD and Anxiety Disorders. |
Within 30 miles of Andover |
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Stephen Schneider, MA JD |
Special Education Advocacy |
Arlington |
781-643-0897 |
ssch8@verizon.net |
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SPED ADVOCACY COACH. Experienced Attorney/Advocate will coach you to
advocate effectively for your child, without expense of legal
representation. $120/hour, sliding scale. |
Eastern Massachusetts |
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Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPAN) |
SPAN |
Natick |
508-655-7999 |
info@spanmass.org |
www.spanmass.org |
Since 1989, SPAN (Special Needs Advocacy Network) has provided
opportunities for professional development and networking for
educational advocates in the New England area. |
Statewide |
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Shelly Greene |
Shelly Greene |
Newton |
617-244-2350 |
shellygreene1@verizon.net |
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All areas of functioning, social, emotional, autism, asperger's,
behavioral, ADHD/executive functioning, learning, cognitive. Teaching
students self-advocacy, program evaluation, Team meetings, mediation,
pre-hearing proceedings, parent/teacher training/consultation. |
Radius of one hour or more radius from Boston and vicinity-including
south shore, north shore, central MA, and Cape Cod. |
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Psychoeducational Consultants |
Steve Imber, Ph.D. |
Providence, RI |
401-421-4004 |
scimber1@aol.com |
www.dr-imber.com |
Worked as an independent educational evaluator, a consultant and an
advocate in the New England area for more than 25 years. |
Mass, RI, Conn. |
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Community Care Services |
Pat Cunningham, Kathy Auger Savino, Linda Gowen, Mary Mercier, Marcia
Menard, Maureen Stanton |
Taunton |
508-821-7777 x252 |
dsmusz@communitycareservices.org |
www.communitycareservices.org |
Our team advocates for those with disabilities aged 3-22 years.
Specialties: education law, 504 plans, learning disabilities including
NVLD, ADHD, neurological and emotional disabilities, behavior
management and school discipline issues. Note: names noted with * are
Federation trained. |
Metro South; Southeastern MA; Cape Cod & Islands |
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Education Consultant/Advocate |
Jayne Fisher, M.A., M.S. |
Worcester |
508-755-4557 |
s.jfisher@verizon.net |
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Advocate for 25 years. Federation training 1984 & 2007. Strong
negotiation and problem solving skills. Experience with ADHD, LD, Autism
and complex special needs. |
Central Mass; MetroWest & North; South of Boston |
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Assistive Technology |
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Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic |
Jennifer Dougherty |
Cambridge |
617-577-1111 |
jdougherty@rfbd.org |
www.rfbd.org |
RFB&D is the nation's leading educational library serving people who
cannot effectively read standard print due to a visual impairment,
learning or other physical disability. |
New England |
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Camps |
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Community Care Services, Inc. |
Camp We Can |
Hyannis |
508-862-0288 x11 |
twyse@communitycareservices.org |
www.communitycareservices.org |
Fun, specialized summer program at Cape Cod YMCA's Camp Lyndon focusing
on social and communication skills for students with Asperger's Syndrome
and similar characteristics. |
Cape Cod |
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The Carroll School |
Lesley Nesbitt |
Lincoln |
781-259-8342 |
lnesbitt@carrollschool.org |
www.carrollschool.org |
Grades 1-8, students with language based learning disabilities of
average to above average intelligence. |
Massachusetts |
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Educational Consultants |
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Lindamood-Bell Learning Center |
Alison Kamienski, Director |
Arlington |
781-643-4567 |
akamienski@lblp.com |
www.lblp.com |
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is dedicated to helping students learn
to their potential. Our renowned programs help individuals struggling
with reading, spelling, comprehension or math. |
Massachusetts-Boston, South Shore; Connecticut-Darien; NY-Long Island |
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Educational Options, LLC |
Renee L.Goldberg, Ed.D. |
Newton & Worcester |
508-304-9672 |
renee@optionsined.com |
www.optionsined.com |
Educational and school placement advising for students age 5 through
college. Expertise in LD, ADHD, NLD, and Asperger's Disorder. Offices in
Newton and Worcester, MA. |
Nationwide |
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Lindamood-Bell Learning Center |
Christine Seremetis, Director |
Norwell |
781-659-7722 |
cseremetis@lblp.com |
www.lblp.com |
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is dedicated to helping students learn
to their potential. Our renowned programs help individuals struggling
with reading, spelling, comprehension or math. |
Massachusetts-Boston, South Shore; Connecticut-Darien; NY-Long Island |
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Milestones, Inc. |
Alex Michaels |
Waltham |
781-895-3200 |
alex@advancingmilestones,com |
www.advancingmilestones.com |
Milestone's services include: ABA, Floortime, Verbal Behavior,
Speech/Language Therapy, OT, PT, Psychological Services, Social Skills
Programs, Day School, and more. |
Eastern Mass. |
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Evaluators |
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Learning Lab @ Lesley University |
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Cambridge |
617-349-8570 |
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www.lesley.edu/learninglab |
Assessments: comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations. Diagnostic
testing for disabilities. Tutoring services to improve study habits,
organization and test taking skills. Specialized programs for students
with LD, ADHD, NLD & Asperger Syndrome. |
Cambridge, Boston and surrounding areas. Services provided are conducted
at the Learning Lab. |
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Commonwealth Learning Centers |
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Needham, Sudbury, Danvers |
800-461-6671 |
info@commlearn.com |
www.commlearn.com |
CLC offers educational assessments and evaluations. CLC provides
supplemental education, and a nurturing learning environment that helps
students develop their academic skill and improve school performance. |
Needham Center: West Suburban, Boston.
Sudbury Center:
MetroWest, Danvers Center:
North Shore. |
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Child and Family Psychological Services, Inc. |
Michael Goldberg, Ph.D. |
Norwood, Braintree, Holliston |
781-551-0999 |
info@cfpsych.org |
www.cfpsych.org |
Neuropsychology and comprehensive evaluation and treatment.
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and educators providing evaluation,
tutoring, psychotherapy, parent training, and medication management
since 1994. Norwood, Braintree, Holliston. |
Norwood, Braintree, Holliston |
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Psychoeducational Consultants |
Steve Imber, Ph.D. |
Providence, RI |
401-421-4004 |
scimber1@aol.com |
www.dr-imber.com |
Educational consultant and evaluator. Experience with attention
deficits, cognitive delays, LD, emotional disorders and other
disabilities. Trained in special education regulations by Council for
Exceptional Children. |
Southeastern Mass, RI and Connecticut |
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Milestones, Inc. |
Alex Michaels |
Waltham |
781-895-3200 |
alex@advancingmilestones,com |
www.advancingmilestones.com |
Milestone's services include: ABA, Floortime, Verbal Behavior,
Speech/Language Therapy, OT, PT, Psychological Services, Social Skills
Programs, Day School, and more. |
Eastern Mass. |
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Lawyers |
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Stephen Schneider,MA,JD |
Special Education Advocacy |
Arlington |
781-643-0897 |
ssch8@verizon.net |
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SPED ADVOCACY COACH. Experienced Attorney/Advocate will coach you to
advocate effectively for your child, without expense of legal
representation. $120/hour, sliding scale. |
Eastern Massachusetts |
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D. Luray Wallace, Esq. |
Wallace Law Office, P.C. |
Canton |
781-830-9990 |
admin@wallacelawoffice.com |
www.wallacelawoffice.com |
A "children's" law practice focusing on Special Education needs,
including eligibility/services/placement; § 504 plans;
suspension/expulsion; all juvenile court matters-CHINS, delinquency, and
guardianships. |
Massachusetts and NE Rhode Island |
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Michael R. Goldberg, Esq. |
Law Offices |
Marblehead |
781-631-1255 |
mgoldberg@mgoldberglaw.com |
www.mgoldberglaw.com |
Represents parents and children in education matters as diverse as
special education, health issues, disciplinary actions and sexual
harassment, including attendance at TEAM meetings. Affiliated as Of
Counsel to Broderick, Bancroft & Goldberg with offices in Marblehead and
Newton. |
Massachusetts |
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Wagner, McDonough, LLP |
Laurie Martucci, Esq., M.Ed |
Norfolk |
508-528-4007 |
lrm@wagnermcdonough.com |
www.wagnermcdonough.com |
Attorney Martucci, who also has a Master's Degree in counseling,
represents families in all areas of special education law, including
disciplinary actions. |
Massachusetts |
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Learning Disabilities |
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Lindamood-Bell Learning Center |
Alison Kamienski, Director |
Arlington |
781-643-4567 |
akamienski@lblp.com |
www.lblp.com |
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is dedicated to helping students learn
to their potential. Our renowned programs help individuals struggling
with reading, spelling, comprehension or math. |
Massachusetts-Boston, South Shore; Connecticut-Darien; NY-Long Island |
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Commonwealth Learning Centers |
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Needham, Sudbury, Danvers |
800-461-6671 |
info@commlearn.com |
www.commlearn.com |
CLC offers educational assessments and evaluations. CLC provides
supplemental education, and a nurturing learning environment that helps
students develop their academic skill and improve school performance. |
Needham Center: West Suburban, Boston.
Sudbury Center:
MetroWest, Danvers Center:
North Shore. |
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Lindamood-Bell Learning Center |
Christine Seremetis, Director |
Norwell |
781-659-7722 |
cseremetis@lblp.com |
www.lblp.com |
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is dedicated to helping students learn
to their potential. Our renowned programs help individuals struggling
with reading, spelling, comprehension or math. |
Massachusetts-Boston, South Shore; Connecticut-Darien; NY-Long Island |
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Learning Disabilities Worldwide |
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Weston |
781-891-5009 |
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www.ldworldwide.org |
Key learning disabilities organization for parents, individuals and
professionals. |
Massachusetts |
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Neuropsychology |
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Child and Family Psychological Services, Inc. |
Michael Goldberg, Ph.D. |
Norwood, Braintree, Holliston |
781-551-0999 |
info@cfpsych.org |
www.cfpsych.org |
Neuropsychology and comprehensive evaluation and treatment.
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and educators providing evaluation,
tutoring, psychotherapy, parent training, and medication management
since 1994. Norwood, Braintree, Holliston. |
Norwood, Braintree, Holliston |
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Private, Special Education Schools |
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Melmark New England |
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Andover |
978-654-4300 |
info@melmarkne.org |
www.melmarkne.org |
Educational, residential and consultative services for students (ages
3-22) with autism spectrum disorder, acquired brain injury, other
neurological diseases and disorders, and severe challenging behaviors. |
Massachusetts, NH, RI and other New England states |
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Dearborn Academy |
Howard Rossman, Ph.D., Director |
Arlington |
781-641-5992 |
hrossman@sfcinc.org |
www.dearbornacademy.org |
Dearborn Academy is one of New England's leading state-approved,
psycho-educational day schools serving children in elementary, middle
and high school with emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties. |
Massachusetts |
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Dearborn Academy STEP Program (Short Term Educational Placement) |
Laura Rice, LICSW, Director |
Arlington |
781-641-1761 |
lrice@sfcinc.org |
www.dearbornacademy.org |
STEP provides stabilization and assessment services designed for
elementary, middle and high school students who have been temporarily
excluded from their educational placement. Referrals are accepted for
students who have violated their school's disciplinary code, are
exhibiting current difficulties in their school placement, are in need
of evaluation and treatment for mental health symptoms, and for students
who are in need of a transition for a more restrictive setting, such as
a hospital or residential program. |
Massachusetts |
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Schools for Children, Inc. |
Theodore H. Wilson, Ph.D. |
Arlington |
781-641-1761 |
twilson@sfcinc.org |
www.sfcinc.org/seaport |
For over 60 years, Schools for Children, Inc. has been dedicated to
creating high-quality learning environments and specialized services to
develop each individual student's potential. We manage several
programs-Dearborn Academy, STEP and Seaport Campus (see individual
listings). |
Massachusetts |
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Southeast Alternative School (Berkley Campus) |
Community Care Services, Inc. |
Berkley |
508-822-7728 x12 |
thurley@communitycareservices.org |
www.communitycareservices.org |
Eleven-month therapeutic middle school serving students ages 10 to 14
affected by Asperger's Syndrome, learning disabilities, social/emotional
disabilities and associated behavioral issues. Summer program available. |
Metro South, Southeastern MA (one-hour travel radius) |
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Seaport Campus |
Alex Tsonas, Director |
Charlestown |
617-241-3872 |
atsonas@sfcinc.org |
www.sfcinc.org/seaport |
Seaport Campus is a Ch.766 approved day school that blends core
academics with hands-on learning within a unique maritime environment.
The program serves high school children with impulse control problems,
severe learning disabilities, and significant mental health problems. |
Massachusetts |
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St. Vincent's Home School |
Sheila B. Wilkins |
Fall River |
508-679-8511 |
swilkins@stvincentshome.org |
www.stvincentshome.org |
Eleven-month therapeutic residential and day school (Grades K-12)
serving students ages 5-22 affected by emotional/social disabilities,
learning disabilities and Asperger's Syndrome and associated behavioral
issues. Summer program included. Also provide 45 day assessments. |
Southeastern MA, Fall River Area, Cape Cod (one-hour travel radius) |
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Southeast Alternative School (Cape Cod Campus) |
Community Care Services, Inc. |
Hyannis |
508-862-0288 x11 |
twyse@communitycareservices.org |
www.communitycareservices.org |
Eleven-month therapeutic high school with vocational program serving
students affected by Asperger's Syndrome, learning disabilities,
social/emotional disabilities and associated behaviors. Summer program
(Camp We Can) available. |
Cape Cod |
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The Carroll School |
Lesley Nesbitt |
Lincoln |
781-259-8342 |
lnesbitt@carrollschool.org |
www.carrollschool.org |
Grades 1-8, students with language based learning disabilities of
average to above average intelligence. |
Massachusetts |
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Southeast Alternative School (Middleborough Campus) |
Community Care Services, Inc. |
Middleborough |
508-947-0131 x210 |
bkelly@communitycareservices.org |
www.carrollschool.org |
Eleven-month therapeutic high school with vocational program serving
students affected by Asperger's Syndrome, learning disabilities,
social/emotional disabilities and associated behavioral issues. Summer
program available. |
Metro South, Southeastern MA (one-hour travel radius) |
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Landmark School |
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Prides Crossing |
978-236-3000 |
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www.landmarkschool.org |
Landmark School is the largest, most comprehensive school in the US,
positively changing the lives of students with language-based
disabilities, such as dyslexia. Our goal is to help students realize
their educational and social potential through an exemplary school
program complemented by outreach, training and research. |
North Shore, Northeastern MA |
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Milestones, Inc. |
Alex Michaels |
Waltham |
781-895-3200 |
alex@advancingmilestones,com |
www.advancingmilestones.com |
Milestone's services include: ABA, Floortime, Verbal Behavior,
Speech/Language Therapy, OT, PT, Psychological Services, Social Skills
Programs, Day School, and more. |
Eastern Mass. |
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Service Providers |
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Lindamood-Bell Learning Center |
Alison Kamienski, Director |
Arlington |
781-643-4567 |
akamienski@lblp.com |
www.lblp.com |
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is dedicated to helping students learn
to their potential. Our renowned programs help individuals struggling
with reading, spelling, comprehension or math. |
Massachusetts-Boston, South Shore; Connecticut-Darien; NY-Long Island |
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Sensory Learning Center |
Tracey Hutchinson |
Danvers |
978-473-9720 |
traceyhutchinson@verizon.net |
www.sensorylearning-danvers.com |
Thirty day program simultaneously stimulating auditory, visual and
vestibular systems to jumpstart learning, improving coordination,
attention, processing, speech, reading, mood modulation, behavior and
awareness. |
New England |
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Commonwealth Learning Centers |
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Needham, Sudbury, Danvers |
800-461-6671 |
info@commlearn.com |
www.commlearn.com |
CLC offers educational assessments and evaluations. CLC provides
supplemental education, and a nurturing learning environment that helps
students develop their academic skill and improve school performance. |
Needham Center: West Suburban, Boston.
Sudbury Center:
MetroWest, Danvers Center:
North Shore. |
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Lindamood-Bell Learning Center |
Christine Seremetis, Director |
Norwell |
781-659-7722 |
cseremetis@lblp.com |
www.lblp.com |
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is dedicated to helping students learn
to their potential. Our renowned programs help individuals struggling
with reading, spelling, comprehension or math. |
Massachusetts-Boston, South Shore; Connecticut-Darien; NY-Long Island |
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Milestones, Inc. |
Alex Michaels |
Waltham |
781-895-3200 |
alex@advancingmilestones,com |
www.advancingmilestones.com |
Milestone's services include: ABA, Floortime, Verbal Behavior,
Speech/Language Therapy, OT, PT, Psychological Services, Social Skills
Programs, Day School, and more. |
Eastern Mass. |
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Therapists |
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Milestones, Inc. |
Alex Michaels |
Waltham |
781-895-3200 |
alex@advancingmilestones,com |
www.advancingmilestones.com |
Milestone's services include: ABA, Floortime, Verbal Behavior,
Speech/Language Therapy, OT, PT, Psychological Services, Social Skills
Programs, Day School, and more. |
Eastern Mass. |
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Wellesley Therapeutic Services |
Suzanne Flax |
Wellesley |
781-237-1769 x232 |
sflaxslp@comcast.net |
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Specialties include apraxia, speech sound disorders, feeding disorders,
fluency, voice and language delays/disorders, tongue thrust and oral
motor disorders, reading and writing disorders, and autism spectrum
disorders. Evaluate and treat speech and language delays/disorders. |
Wellesley, Newton, Needham, Brookline, Weston, Wayland, and Framingham. |
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Tutoring |
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Lindamood-Bell Learning Center |
Alison Kamienski, Director |
Arlington |
781-643-4567 |
akamienski@lblp.com |
www.lblp.com |
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is dedicated to helping students learn
to their potential. Our renowned programs help individuals struggling
with reading, spelling, comprehension or math. |
Massachusetts-Boston, South Shore; Connecticut-Darien; NY-Long Island |
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Commonwealth Learning Centers |
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Needham, Sudbury, Danvers |
800-461-6671 |
info@commlearn.com |
www.commlearn.com |
CLC offers educational assessments and evaluations. CLC provides
supplemental education, and a nurturing learning environment that helps
students develop their academic skill and improve school performance. |
Needham Center: West Suburban, Boston.
Sudbury Center:
MetroWest, Danvers Center:
North Shore. |
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Lindamood-Bell Learning Center |
Christine Seremetis, Director |
Norwell |
781-659-7722 |
cseremetis@lblp.com |
www.lblp.com |
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is dedicated to helping students learn
to their potential. Our renowned programs help individuals struggling
with reading, spelling, comprehension or math. |
Massachusetts-Boston, South Shore; Connecticut-Darien; NY-Long Island |
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Public Service Information |
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Advocacy, Basic Rights, and Regulations |
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Disability Law Center |
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Boston |
800-872-9992 |
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www.dlc-ma.org/ |
Advocacy; Disability Rights; Laws;Regulations |
Boston and surrounding suburbs |
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Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) |
Richard Robison, Director |
Boston |
800-331-0688 |
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www.fcsn.org |
Advocacy; Disability Rights; Laws;Regulations |
Massachusetts |
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Mass. Advocates for Children |
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Boston |
617-357-8431 |
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www.massavocates.org |
Advocacy; Disability Rights; Laws;Regulations |
Massachusetts |
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Assistive Technology |
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ADA Technical Assistance Center |
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Boston |
800-949-4232 |
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www.adaptenv.org |
Assistive Technology, Adaptive Environments |
Boston and surrounding suburbs |
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Institute for Community Inclusion |
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Boston |
617-355-7443 |
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www.childrenshospital.org/ici |
Assistive Technology, Adaptive Environments |
Boston and surrounding suburbs |
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MA Assistive Technology Center |
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Boston |
800-848-8867 |
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www.matp.org |
Assistive Technology, Adaptive Environments |
Boston and surrounding suburbs |
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Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic |
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Cambridge |
617-577-1111 |
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jdougherty@rfbd.org |
RFB&D is the nation's leading educational library serving people who
cannot effectively read standard print due to a visual impairment,
learning or other physical disability. |
New England |
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Brain & Head Injury |
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MA Rehabilitation Commission Statewide Injury Program |
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Boston |
617-204-3852 |
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www.state.ma.us/mrc/ship/ship |
Issues related to brain and head injury for families |
Statewide |
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MA Brain Injury Association |
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Worcester |
800-242-0030 |
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www.mbia.net |
Brain injury issues and topics for families, parents, students |
Statewide |
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Cerebral Palsy |
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United CP of Metro Boston |
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Watertown |
617-926-5480 |
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Cerebral palsy topics; impact on families, life |
Statewide |
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Civil Rights in Education |
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US Dept. of Education Office for Civil Rights |
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Boston |
617-289-0111 |
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Civil rights in education;Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act |
Statewide |
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Deafness & Hard of Hearing |
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MA Rehabilitation Commission |
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Boston |
617-204-3600 |
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www.state.ma.us/mrc |
Services and information on deaf issues/services |
Statewide |
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MA Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
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Boston, Plymouth, Springfield |
617-740-1659 |
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www.mass.gov/mcdhh |
It is the mission of this organization to provide parents with unbiased
information and support needed. |
Statewide |
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MA Association for Deaf/Hard of Hearing |
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Malden |
781-388-9114 |
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Issues related to deafness and hard of hearing |
Statewide |
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Developmental Disabilities |
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MA Dept of Mental Retardation |
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Boston |
617-727-5608 |
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www.dmr.state.ma.us |
Mental retardation, developmental disabilities |
Statewide |
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MA Developmental Disability Council |
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Boston |
617-727-6374 |
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www.state.ma.us/mddc |
Mental retardation, developmental disabilities |
Statewide |
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Arc Mass |
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Waltham |
781-891-6270 |
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www.arcmass.org |
Advocacy , education and outreach on mental retardation and
developmental disabilities |
Statewide |
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Disabilities-General |
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MA Developmental Disability Council |
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Boston |
617-727-6374 |
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www.state.ma.us/mddc |
Mental retardation, developmental disabilities |
Statewide |
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Americans with Disabilities Office |
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National |
800-514-0301 |
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National |
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Early Learning |
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Early Learning Services % MA Department of Education |
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Malden |
781-338-6357 |
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www.doe.mass.edu |
Early childhood learning |
Statewide |
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Education |
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MA Department of Education (DOE) |
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Malden |
781-338-3000 |
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www.doe.mass.edu |
Education issues:MCAS, appeals, complaint process; mediation |
Statewide |
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MA Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils |
Masspac |
Sharon |
617-962-4558 |
info@masspac.org |
www.masspac.org |
Association for parents and councils with interest in disabilities and
special education. |
Statewide |
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Epilepsy |
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Epilepsy Foundation |
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Boston |
888-576-9996 |
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Epilepsy; facts; topics; interventions; school issues |
Statewide |
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Family Issues; Parent to Parent Network |
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Family TIES |
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Lakeville |
508-947-1231 |
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www.massfamilyties.org |
Connections to families with children who have special needs; parent to
parent information and support |
Statewide |
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Mental Health |
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Parent/Professional Advocacy League |
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Boston |
617-542-7860 |
info@ppal.net |
www.ppal.net |
Mental health issues for students, adolescents, families; school issues |
Statewide |
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) |
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Woburn |
781-938-4048 |
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www.namimass.org |
Mental health issues for students, adolescents, families; school issues |
Statewide |
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Mental Retardation & Related Disabilities |
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MA Dept of Mental Retardation |
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Boston |
617-727-5608 |
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www.dmr.state.ma.us |
Mental retardation, developmental disabilities |
Statewide |
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MA Developmental Disability Council |
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Boston |
617-727-6374 |
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www.state.ma.us/mddc |
Mental retardation, developmental disabilities |
Statewide |
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Arc Mass |
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Waltham |
781-891-6270 |
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www.arcmass.org |
Advocacy , education and outreach on mental retardation and
developmental disabilities |
Statewide |
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Parent Information & Training |
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Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) |
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Boston |
800-331-068 |
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www.fcsn.org |
Advocacy; Disability Rights; Laws;Regulations |
Statewide |
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Family TIES |
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Lakeville |
508-947-1231 |
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www.massfamilyties.org |
Connections to families with children who have special needs; parent to
parent information and support |
Statewide |
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MA Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils |
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Sharon |
617-962-4558 |
info@masspac.org |
www.masspac.org |
Association for parents and councils with interest in disabilities and
special education. |
Statewide |
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Rehabilitation |
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MA Rehabilitation Commission |
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Boston |
617-204-3600 |
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www.state.ma.us/mrc |
Rehabilitation issues and concerns |
Statewide |
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Social Skills |
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Commonwealth Learning Centers |
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Needham, Sudbury, Danvers |
800-461-6671 |
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www.commlearn.com |
NVLD and social skills impact, multisensory programs, study skills,
phonemic awareness, evaluations. |
Needham Center: West Suburban, Boston.
Sudbury Center: MetroWest,
Danvers Center:
North Shore. |
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Turning 22; Transitional Planning |
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Bureau of Transitional Planning |
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Boston |
617-727-7600 |
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Transitional planning program for special education to adult life. |
Statewide |
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Federation for Children with Special Needs |
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Boston |
800-331-068 |
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www.fcsn.org |
Advocacy; Disability Rights; Laws;Regulations |
Statewide |
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MA Rehabilitation Commission |
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Boston |
617-204-3600 |
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www.state.ma.us/mrc |
Turning 22 program; supported work programs; extended employment;
independent living |
Statewide |
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Vocational |
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MA Rehabilitation Commission |
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Boston |
617-204-3600 |
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www.state.ma.us/mrc |
Rehabilitation issues and concerns |
Statewide |
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