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Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks
85 Jones Street
P.O. Box 198
Hebron, CT 06248-0198
(860) 228-9496; (860) 228-2091 (TTY)
Email: Markk | at | eastersealsofct.org
Web: www.ct.easter-seals.org

Easter Seals Connecticut
85 Jones Street
P.O. Box 100
Hebron, CT 06248-0100
(860) 228-9438; (800) 832-4409
Email: johnq | at | eastersealsofct.org
Web: www.ct.easter-seals.org

Eastern CT Assistive Technology Center at WRCC
Jennifer Lortie
Windham Regional Community Council
872 Main St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 423-4534; (860) 423-2601 (fax)
Email: jennifer.lortie | at | wrccinc.org
Web: http://www.wrccinc.org/ECAT.html
At ECAT people can try out a variety of items that can be used to increase the independence of a person with a disability.

* Education Advocacy, LLC
Diane Willcutts, Director
645 Farmington Avenue, Suite 3
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 992-5874; (860) 760-6197 (fax)
Email: diane | at | ed-advocacy.com
Web: http://www.ed-advocacy.com
With over 20 years' experience, Diane provides skilled advocacy services throughout Connecticut.

Stephen A. Ehrens, CPA
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
One Eliot Place, Suite 200
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 256-2162; (203) 256-9884 (fax)
Email: stephen.ehrens | at | nmfn.com
Web: http://www.nmfn.com/stephenehrens
When it's time to have a "Quiet Conversation" about estate planning and special needs trusts, I empower parents with the knowledge they need to make the best informed "peace of mind" decisions for their family's future.

Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut
386 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457-3360
(800) 899-3745; (860) 346-1928 (fax)
Email: efct | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.epilepsyct.com
The Epilepsy of Connecticut will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy, and research.

Terra Evans, Autism Advocate
27 Graves Ave
Guilford, CT 06437
(775) 230-6849
Email: spectrumlegal | at | live.com
Autism advocate services - IEP reviews to conform to SMART IEP according to the laws of IEP and Connecticut.

Excel Tutoring, LLC
Pauline Crisci-Goncalves
20 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-8887; (203) 270-8884 (fax)
Email: learn | at | exceltutoringllc.com
Web: http://www.exceltutoringllc.com
Excel Tutoring, LLC provides one-to-one academic tutoring for all ages and subjects in your home or at our learning center, located in Newtown/Sandy Hook. We also offer college and career counseling.

FacingFutures, LLC
Maggie Coudriet Siegel
70 Bunker Hill Drive
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 261-3211; (203) 452-0324 (fax)
Email: Maggie | at | FacingFutures.net
Web: http://www.FacingFutures.net
FacingFutures, LLC specializes in advocacy for the special needs community. As the parent of young adult with ASD, Maggie's hard won knowledge, experience and the respect of those who count can assist those families in need of support and direction.

Fairfield County Advocacy, LLC
Maureen Hendricks Fox
460 Toll House Lane
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 231-2936
Email: fca122 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.fairfieldcountyadvocacy.com
Work with families to get appropriate services for their children and help them advocate for themselves.

Fairfield County Learning
7 Fillbert Rd
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 852-0567
Email: fairfieldcountylearning | at | gmail.com
Web: http://fairfieldcountylearning.com
Consulting, academic coaching, standardized test prep, writing skills.

Fairfield Neuropsychology, LLC
Christine McCarthy, PhD
60 Thorpe Street, Second Floor
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 212-1606
Email: cmccarthy | at | fairfieldneuropsych.com
Comprehensive evaluations for children, teens, adults, & seniors. Educational record review. Concussion evaluations and treatment planning. Fee for service.

Families United for Children's Mental Health
Lorna Grivois
32 Norwich Avenue, Suite 102
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-6125; (860) 537-6130 (fax)
Email: email | at | familiesunited.org
Web: http://www.familiesunited.org
Advocacy, Support and Education for families of children with mental health issues.

Family Solutions
Melissa Willow, LCSW
114 East Ave, Suite B
Norwalk, CT 06851
(917) 642-8149
Email: mwillow7 | at | msn.com
Provide counseling to families of children with developmental delays and disabilities. Specializing in early childhood developmental evaluation, Autsim/Pervasive Developmental Disorder, ABA therapy, behavior management, and advocacy.

FAP - Friends of Autistic People
Brita Darany
974 North Street
Greenwich CT 06831
(203) 661-8510
Email: bridaranyi | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.autisticadults.com
Not-for profit grass roots advocating for life span supports for ALL grown children with ASD; referrals, support group, workshops; suporting an autism focused home and planning a Farm Living & Learning Academy for children as they mature into adults.

Andrew A Feinstein, Esq.
Attorney at Law
86 Denison Ave.
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 969-0700; (860) 572-0592 (fax)
Email: andy | at | attorneyfeinstein.com
Web: http://www.edlawct.com
My entire practice is helping children with disabilities and their families receive an appropriate education. See our website for details.

Find Your Voice Therapy
Patricia Noble, M.S., CCC-SLP
1 Eric Circle
Vernon, CT 06066
(860) 490-4526; (860) 454-8156 (fax)
Email: patslp4kids | at | gmail.com
I am a Speech and Language Pathologist providing home based services with a focus on communication skills for children ages birth to three.

Finding Solutions
Beryl Yudkin, M.S., NCC, LPC
387 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 641-1866
Email: byfindsol | at | yahoo.com
A private practice focusing on the Social Emotional, Behavioral and Developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and young children by providing consultation, parent coaching, and referrals.

First Steps / Primeros Pasos
86 Van Buren Ave
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 690-6405
Email: baritsas | at | gmail.com
Bilingual Special Education teacher/Early Interventionist provides direct services to children with developmental delays; Autism spectrum disorders; ADHD/behavioral challenges

Sue Flanagan Physical Therapy services
129 Windermere Ridge Dr
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 620-0626
Email: suezpt | at | aol.com
I am a private physical therapist providing services for children from Birth to Five

John M. Flanders, Esq.
Attorney at Law
57 Washington Road
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 559-4706
Email: john | at | flandersgroup.net
As the father of a child in special education my practice is limited to advising, counseling, and representing families with children with disabilities in matters related to their education and civil rights.

Gerri Fleming, Advocate
161 East Avenue, Suite 104
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 543 6500
Email: gerri.fleming | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.ctadvocacy.com
Dedicated to securing educational rights under IDEA and Section 504 for Connecticut students, ages 3-21, with disabilities.

F.O.C.U.S.
Family Options Created by Understanding Special-needs
Richard J. Ricci
49 Athol Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 250-8688; (413) 693-1217; (413) 788-5888 (fax)
Email: RRicci | at | CreativeFinancialGroup.us
We have designed a personalized life planning guide which provides a format to communicate your desires and concerns to present and future caregivers.

FORConn
35 Robinwood Road
Trumbull, CT 06611-4923
(203) 375-1796
Email: bob.wood | at | snet.net
Web: www.forconn.org

Frankenberger Associates Learning Solutions Center
Cayl Frankenberger
173 Montowese Street
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-8476
Email: caryl | at | frankenbergerassociates.com
Web: http://frankenbergerassociates.com
Learning Solutions Center offering evaluations, social skills groups, brain training, executive function tutoring, college to career transitions, counseling, parent support groups and occupational therapy.

Richard B. Freeman Associates, LLC
14 Twisted Oak Circle
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 459-4567; (203) 521-6026; (203) 459-0188 (fax)
Email: rbf001 | at | earthlink.net
Advocacy for children who have behavioral issues, particularly autism, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, etc. Support encoumpasses school programs, DMR, DCF issues and other agencies.

Meg Fuller M.A., Educational Therapist
970 Farmington Ave Suite 304
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 521-6617
Email: megfuller | at | cox.net
Web: http://www.aetonline.org/
Individualized intervention for students of all ages with learning disabilities/learning challenges focusing on strengthening the areas of deficit through intensive, specialized, individual instruction.

Future Horizons
c/o Dr. John H. Ryan
50 Center Street
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 276-3843; (860) 621-1126 (fax)
Email: info | at | future-horizons.org
Web: www.future-horizons.org
Future Horizons is a center specializing in assessments, tutoring, coaching and parent advocacy for adolescents and adults with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Michael Gilberg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
PO Box 26
Granite Springs, NY 10527
(914) 458-1849
Email: michaelgilbergesq | at | gmail.com
Special Education Advocacy in NY and CT from an attorney with firsthand experience of having been a student in the system.

The Glenholme School
81 Sabbaday Lane
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7377; (860) 868-7894 (fax)
Email: glenholmemedia | at | gmail.com
Web: http://theglenholmeschool.org
A therapeutic boarding school in Washington, CT. for students, ages 10 to 18, diagnosed with Asperger's, ADHD, OCD, Tourette's, depression, anxiety, and various learning differences.

Greater Danbury CHADD
Tel: (203) 790-8654
Email: Lorinda Arconti Lorilu725 | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd785.html

Greco & Associates
Andre V. Greco - Advocate
3 Surrey Lane
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 749-3883; (860) 883-8297
Email: info | at | grecoandassociates.com
Web: http://www.grecoandassociates.com
We advocate for the rights of your child! Attending PPT's, creating IEP's, and working with your school to ensure your child receives an appropriate program.

Greenwich Education Group
Allyson Mahoney, MS, CCC/SLP
44 Commerce Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 661-1609; (866) 890-3414 (fax)
Email: allyson | at | greenwichedprep.com
Web: http://greenwichedgroup.com
Providing speech and language therapy at homes, schools or in our Stamford or New Canaan offices.

Greenwich Education and Prep's Center for Specialized Learning Services
Mindy Rothstein
399 East Putnam Ave, 2nd Floor
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 340-2914
Email: mrothstein | at | greenwichedprep.com
Web: http://www.greenwichedprep.com
Provides ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy to children and young adults ages birth through 18. We teach verbal behavior, play skills, replace inappropriate behavior with appropriate behavior, and social skills.

Growing Potential Services
Marcy Taliceo, LPC
139 Hazard Ave., Suite 2-6
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 698-6077; (860) 698-6631 (fax)
Email: growingpotentialservices | at | gmail.com
Web: http://growingpotentialservices.com
Mental Health, Behavior Management, ADOS Assessment, Advocacy, Children and Adults.

Helping Hands Family- Autism Services
Nikki Marchetti
1 Greenwich Place
Shelton, CT 06484
(973) 967-3267
Email: nicole | at | hhfamily.com
Web: https://hhfamily.com/locations/trumbull-ct/
Helping Hands Family is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis, delivering autism therapy in-clinic and in-home based on each child's unique needs.

High Road School of Wallingford
Carol Revill
29a-33 Village Lane
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-9139; (203) 294-9782 (fax)
Email: crevill | at | highroadschool.com
Web: http://www.highroadschool.com
High Road School of Wallingford (Primary/Middle and High School) are state- approved non-public special education day schools (grades K-12) for students who need a more restrictive environment due to behavioral,emotional/social, or psychiatric needs.

High Road Student Learning Center
Carol Revill
29-31 Village Lane
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-9139; (203) 294-9782 (fax)
Email: crevill | at | highroadschool.com
Web: http://www.highroadschool.com
The High Road Student Learning Center (lower/intermediate and upper schools) are state approved non-public special education schools for students with learning, language, and social challenges for students grades K-12 and age out 18 -21 years old.

Catherine A. Hogan, MSW, LCSW
Educational Consulting Services
PO Box 207115
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 605-8727
Email: hoganca | at | mac.com
Psychotherapist & Advocate for Families and Children with Special Needs. Clinical Instructor at Yale Child Study Center, Ethics Committee of National Association of Social Workers.

Roseann Holden, M.Ed.
41 Patterson Way
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 917-913
Email: roseann.m.holden | at | gmail.com
Provide direct services and family support for young children with delays or disabilities.

Jill Hornig, Esq.
Attorney at Law
37 Danbury Road
Suite 201, Office 5
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 403-6701
Email: Jill | at | jdhorniglaw.com
Web: http://horniglaw.com
Special Education Attorney.

Sharon G. Huttner, Language and Speech Therapy
65 River Road
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 464-2776
Email: sharonhuttner | at | msn.com
Pediatric Speech/Language Pathologlist in private practice with 40 years of experience specializing in autism and apraxia. Home visits available.

I Can Work!
150 Georges Hill Road
Southbury, CT 06488
(617) 710-7071
Email: icanwork2013 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://icanwork.therapro.com/
The I Can Work! program is a five-module course designed to integrate communication skills with hands-on prevocational training in the areas of job readiness, clerical, retail, food service, and the grocery industry.

IDEA Training Center
Sally Brockett, M.S., Director
20 Washington Avenue, Suite 108
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 234-7401
Email: ideasb | at | cshore.com
Web: www.IdeaTrainingCenter.com
Providing Berard Auditory Integration Training (AIT) for children and adults and special education consultation services.

iDriveYourCar.Com
Christian Schine, Owner
208 BayBerry Lane
Westport, CT 06880
(888) 888-7897
Email: tim | at | idriveyourcar.com
Web: http://www.idriveyourcar.com
Affordable transportation service for families with special needs children.

Inclusion Teaming, Inc.
Catherine A. Hogan, LCSW, DIR.
PO Box 207115
New Haven, CT 06520
(203) 605-8727
Email: info | at | inclusionteaming.org
Web: http://inclusionteaming.org
Non-profit organization providing group opportunities for students with skill difference and students with skill advantage to learn about each others learning and social interaction process.

Infinity Music Therapy Services
Jona Jeffcoat, MT-BC
122 Windsor Ave. 2nd Floor
Meriden, CT 06451
(860) 518-5557; (888) 200-4093 (fax)
Email: info | at | infinitymusictherapy.com
Web: http://www.infinitymusictherapy.com
We provide high quality individual and group music therapy services throughout Connecticut.

Interpretation & Translation services
Cremilda Oliveira
102 Levesque Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 916-7601
Email: coliveira03 | at | yahoo.com
I provide Interpretation and Translation services for schools, counselors and families - Portuguese/English.

Ira A. Jacobs, Advocate
433 South Main Street
Corp. Center West, Suite 323
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 561-5511; (860) 561-5588 (fax)
Email: ijacobs | at | mjblawct.com
I advocate and help inform families and children to receive the education and services they deserve to excel in school and life.

JW Advocates, LLC.
Jennifer Wayne-Weitz
1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 305
Southbury, CT 06488
(917) 841-7915; (203) 267-4700 (fax)
Email: Jweitz | at | JWAdvocates.com
Web: http://www.JWAdvocates.com
We provide advocacy services to ensure that your special needs child receives an appropriate education. We specialize in autism spectrum disorders and other behavioral syndromes.

Doreen Johnson, MA, Educational Diagnostician
125 Saner Road
Marlborough, CT 06447
(860) 490-2820
Email: dorjohn5 | at | comcast.net
Making a difference in the lives of students with special needs. Individualized intervention for students of all ages with learning challenges focusing on specialized instruction.

* Larissa Johnson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
948 Killingworth Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 398-9033
Email: info | at | adlaureamllc.com
Web: http://www.adlaureamllc.com
Special Education Advocacy and Law, disciplinary issues, bullying and other school matters. We also handle other child and parent advocacy matters. * Hosted a Wrightlsaw program in Sturbridge, MA on October 2016.

Dana A. Jonson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
13 Starr Lane
Bethel, CT
(203) 797-8881
Email: dana | at | danajonsonlaw.com
Web: http://www.ConnecticutSpecialEdAttorney.com
Protecting the civil rights of children with disabilities and special needs through the special education process.

JW Advocates, LLC
Jennifer Weitz, Advocate
1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 305
Southbury, CT 06488
(917) 841-7915; (203) 267-4700 (fax)
Email: Jweitz | at | jwadvocates.com
Web: http://www.JWAdvocates.com
We are special needs advocates serving all of CT. We work with you to ensure that your school district is providing your child with a free and appropriate public education.

John F Kearns III
Kearns & Kearns PC
1121 New Britain Avenue West
Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-1281; (860) 233-1281; (860) 523-5774 (fax)
Email: jkearns | at | kearnsandkearns.com
Web: http://www.kearnsandkearns.com
Kearns & Kearns designs special needs trusts for persons with disabilities and is a member of the special needs alliance a national network of trust and public benefits lawyers.

Robin P. Keller, Esq.
Attorney At Law
50 Washington St., Suite 744
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 548-0096; (203) 842-4081 (fax)
Email: rkeller | at | keller-law.com
Web: http://www.keller-law.com
Law firm focused on advising parents in becoming more effective advocates for their child. Represent parents in all phases of proceedings: from eligibility to litigation.

KIDSTEPS Family and Children's Center
Marian Roy, Coordinator
51 Boston Post Rd. Unit 9
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 318-3692; (203) 318-3694 (fax)
Email: mroy | at | sarah-inc.org
Web: http://www.sarah-inc.org
The KIDSTEPS Family and Children's Center provides programs and services for families with children with social, emotional and physical disabilities, and typical peers.

King's Speech and Learning Center
Judy Rosenfield, M.A., CCC-SLP
225 Hopmeadow Street
Weatogue, CT 06089
(860) 217-0098; (860) 217-0742 (fax)
Email: judyR | at | kingsspeechandlearning.com
Web: http://kingsspeechandlearning.com
Speech, occupational therapy, music, public speaking,interviewing, pragmatic language including social skills groups. Executive functioning, Dyslexia, Sensory Processing, Autism, Apraxia. All ages. Insurance accepted.

Howard Klebanoff, Esq.
Attorney at Law
433 South Main Street Suite 102
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 313-5005; (860) 313-5010 (fax)
Email: kleblaw | at | snet.net
Web: www.howardklebanoff.com
A law firm dedicated to the educational rights of children, including special education, expulsion and disability law.

Anne Perri Koba
97 Harvest Wood Road
Rockfall, CT 06481
(860) 346-1358
Email: annekoba | at | aol.com
Occupational therapy services for children 0-21. Specialty areas include sensory-motor development, feeding skill facilitation and fine motor growth.

Marjorie M Koft, Speech Language Pathology/Early Interventionist
12 Chimney Hill Dr
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 913-4459
Email: mkoft | at | yahoo.com
Providing direct services to children with disabilities. Areas of expertise: developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, hearing impaired.

Mary Dale Lancaster, Esq.
Attorney at Law
98 Mill Plain Road - Suite 3 B
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 616-5430; (203) 549-0425 (fax)
Email: marydale | at | optonline.net
Special Education Advocate: work with families to help them understand and navigate the public education system. Sliding scale fee available.

Jennifer D. Laviano, Esq.
77 Danbury Road
Suite C-6
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-4757; (203) 438-8356 (fax)
Email: lavlaw3 | at | aol.com
Law firm focusing almost exclusively on the representation of disabled children. Representation for PPTs, Mediation, Due Process, and other litigation. Extensive experience in Connecticut.

Learning in the Living Room, PLLC
Theresa Lynch
17 Horizon View
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 525-1205
Email: learninginthelivingroom | at | gmail.com
Web: http://learninginthelivingroom.com/
Learning in the Living Room is a place where HOPE is found for struggling readers and writers through specialized assessments, individualized instruction, and/or compassionate consulting.

Learning House
Susan Santora, Director & Orton-Gillingham Fellow
264 Church Street
Guilford, CT 06437-2439
(203) 453-3691; (203) 453-1089 (fax)
Email: learnhse | at | sbcglobal.net
Educational center specializing in teaching individuals with learning disabilities. LH offers diagnostic testing, individual instruction by Orton-Gillingham trained teachers, teacher training, and education programs.

Learning Path
Barbara Templeton
7 Hill Rd.
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 493-4121
Email: barbara | at | learning-path.com
Advocacy, educational consulting, tutoring services pre-school through high school. MS degree in Special Education and 35 years experience working with families.

The Learning Well
Veronica Scarfi Ph.D.
83 Tavern Circle
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 463-2360; (860) 343-0743 (fax)
Email: vscarfi | at | comcast.net
Eligibility Identification Specialist; IDEA and Section 504 Consultations, Evaluations and Second Opinions Provided.

Bethany Lebel, Special Education Services
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 208-2537
Email: brl125 | at | earthlink.net
Provide direct services and family support for children birth to three with delays or disabilities.

Hank S. Lerner, M. Ed, NCC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Rehabilitation Resources
674 Prospect Ave.
Hartford, CT. 06105
(860) 236-4295; (860) 523-1201 (fax)
Email: professional.counselor | at | comcast.net
I am a clinical mental health counselor, with specialization in working with LD/ADHD adolescents and adults.

Life Skills
William Stowell-Alonso
27 Hendrie Ln
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 554-9857
Email: lifeskillstrainer.info | at | gmail.com
Web: http://lifeskillstrainer.info/
Serving families with individuals having special gifts, talents/ disabilities. Life Skills Coaching, Executive Functions Coaching, Personal Training. Practical, results-based. M.A. in Special Education, bilingual.

Lighthouse Psychoeducational Services
Maureen F. Shea, NCSP/LPC
867 Pequot Ave.
New London, CT 06320-4243
and
395 West Avon Rd.
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 442-1133
Email: Moshea867 | at | ct.metrocast.net
Web: http://www.lighthousepsyched.com
Comprehensive assessments; counseling; transition planning; executive function/learning strategies/social skills/ADHD coaching; parent/child advocacy; evidence-based interventions; solution-focusing counseling, CBT, IPT, play therapy

Lindamood-Bell® Darien Learning Center
1574 Post Road
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 656-0771; (203) 656-0735 (fax)
Email: darien.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://lindamoodbell.com/location/darien-ct-learning-center
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.

Literacy Learning & Assessment Center of CT, LLC
Sheryl Knapp, M.Ed., A/AOGPE
83 East Avenue, Suite 217
Norwalk, CT 06851
and
109 Danbury Road, Suite D7
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 866-4400
Email: sknapp | at | literacylearningct.com
Web: http://literacylearningct.com/
Literacy-related consultative, evaluative, and remediation services for students with learning differences. Specialize in students with dyslexia and more complex and pervasive disabilities.

Little Hands, Big Ideas, LLC
Colleen Brunetti
42 Maple Hollow Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 833-9788
Email: colleen | at | littlehandsbigideas.com
Web: http://www.littlehandsbigideas.com
Sign language for kids, caregivers, and educators. Private and public classes, professional development workshops. Advocate for language for all kids.

Christen Long, Early Childhood Intervention Specialist and Educational Consultant
76 Bowers Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 558-0704
Email: christen72 | at | cox.net
Educational services for babies and young children with developmental delays; individual tutoring, grades K-2.

LULAC Head Start Inc
375 James Street
New Haven CT 06513
(203) 777-7501
&
LULAC Head Start Inc
250 Cedar Street
New Haven CT 06519
(203) 777-4006
Web: lulacheadstart.org
Contact Person: Robin B. Stewart, Disabilities & Mental Health Coordinator
LULAC's Special Needs Component serves to identify, plan and make referrals for children with physical, learning, emotional or behavioral difficulties in a rich educational environment.

Jessie Lyall, Certified Orton-gillingham Tutor
40 Frances Court
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 699-8140
Email: jlyall1 | at | yahoo.com
Certified Orton-gillingham Tutor. Providing one on one, multi-sensory learning sessions to dyslexic students. Students excel in reading and spelling, giving a chance to reach their highest potential.

J. Lynn Enterprises, LLC
Judith L. Imperatore, M.Ed.
56 Noah Lane
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 454-7494
Email: jude77 | at | att.net
Web: http://www.transitionresponse.com
Certified Transition Expert - nationally recognized specializing in comprehensive transition assessment, hybrid service design, IEP planning and litigation consultation.

Main Math LLC
Laura Main
42 The Old Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-9348
Email: MainMath | at | charter.net
Assessment and intervention plan development for elementary students with math disabilities or difficulties. Plan may be easily implemented by school, parent or tutor.

MARC Community Resources
Amy Berge
124 Washington St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 342-0700; (860) 342-1492 (fax)
Email: amy.berge | at | marc-cr.org
Web: http://marcweb.org
MARC is a private non profit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide support, education, and advocacy to families. We also have a Saturday respite program for children 6-12.

Christine D. Marotto, Speech & Language Pathologist, M.A, CCC-SLP
21 Turner Drive
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 848-9386
Email: christine.marotto | at | gmail.com
Independent contractor providing services to birth to three and early childhood aged children.

Jule McCombes-Tolis, Ph.D., IEE
42 Quail Run
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 927-3142
Email: independentevaluator | at | gmail.com
Web: http://independentevaluatorct.com
Specializes in the identification and remediation of reading disorders, including Dyslexia. Identification, program development, school consultation.

Robert C. McCoy, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 824
Norwich CT 06360
(860) 886-9455; (860) 823-1535 (fax)
Email: robert.mccoy | at | snet.net

Lori McDermott, Orton-Gillingham Tutor
140 Hawthorne Mead Drive
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 918-2264
Email: Lollie12000 | at | aol.com
Certified Orton-Gillingham reading teacher and Special Education teacher available to tutor children with dyslexia using a multi sensory approach in reading/writing/spelling.

Gerry McMahon, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Six Landmark Square, Suite 400
Stamford, CT 06901
and
51 Ketcham Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877-3114
(203) 246-7273; (800) 783-1073 (fax)
Email: gerry.mcmahon | at | comcast.net
Attorney and parent of child with special needs. Litigating in federal and state courts since 1987. Dedicated to protecting children's educational rights.

Mental Health Association of Connecticut
20-30 Beaver Road, Suite 108
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-1970
Email: MNTLHLTH | at | tiac.net
Web: www.mhact.org

MetDESK®, MetLife's Division of Estate Planning
Nancy Liebermann, CFP®, CLTC
MetLife Financial Services®
6 Corporate Drive
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 513-6061; (888) 712-2310 X 6061; (203) 513-6080 (fax)
Email: nliebermann | at | metlife.com
Particular emphasis is placed on maintaining eligibility for most government benefits through the use of special needs or supplemental needs trusts.

MetDESK®, MetLife's Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids
Anthony G. Recck and Kevin K. Carriere
100 Great Meadow Road, Suite 200
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 258-3810; (860) 529-8381 (fax)
Email: habarrett | at | metlife.com
Web: www.specialneedsplanning.metlife.com

Meri Miselis: Assessment, intervention, and family support
413 Woodhaven Road,
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 655-8423
Email: Mert.miselis | at | gmail.com
Assessment, intervention, and family support meeting needs of children with delays or disabilities, birth through elementary school. CT certified School Psychology and Special Education

MLT Consulting
241B Church St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 377-1027
Email: mona | at | mlt-consulting.com
Web: https://www.mlt-consulting.com
30+ years experience providing individualized educational advocacy. Attends PPT's, 504 Plan meetings, home visits, record review and organization

Jeanette Moore Ritch, MS Ed, Private Tutoring Services
9 Grammar School Drive
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 984-9966
Email: JEMoore203 | at | hotmail.com
CT/NY/VT 'NCLB Highly Qualified' Certified Teacher, K-12; Specialize in learning disabilities, 1:1 tutoring, Orton-Gillingham Associate, Academic Writer

Anne Munkenbeck Special Education Advocacy
Suite 226, 5 River Road
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 451-1570
Email: annemunkenbeck | at | optonline.net
Building your child's future from birth to adult. Comprehensive special education advocacy services to guide families through the complicated world of special education.

Allyson Naclerio, Speech & Language Pathologist, MS, CCC-SLP
37 Whitewood Dr.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 930-8179
Email: anaclerio4 | at | gmail.com
Providing speech and language services for children from birth through adolescence.

NAMI of Connecticut, Inc.
241 Main Street, 5th Floor
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 882-0236; (800) 215-3021; (860) 882-0240 (fax)
Email: namicted | at | namict.org
Web: http://www.namict.org

Natural Choices in Health Care
Dr. Louise Sanchione
136 Dwight Rd.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 320-9158
Email: drsanchione | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.drsanchione.com
Dr. Sanchione is a naturopathic medical doctor, classical homeopath and former SPED teacher. She provides natural, safe and effective alternatives to prescription medication for children and adolescents with learning and behavior challenges.

Neuropsychological Assessment Services, LLC
Vivian H. Koda, Ph.D.
10 Mott Avenue - Suite 4S
Norwalk, CT 06850-3320
(203) 854-5901; (203) 854-9301 (fax)
Email: vkoda | at | sbcglobal.net
Providing comprehensive cognitive-behavioral evaluations for children 3 years of age thorugh young adult.

New Beginnings LLC
Amy Eisner
P.O. Box 453
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-9149
Email: nb4success | at | charter.net
Web: http://www.help4specialeducation.com
Former Special Ed. Teacher, MA; Child Advocate thoughout Connectict for 20+ years. Cumulative file reviews, attend PPt's, handle all mediation, due process procedures. Fierce negotiator.

New England ABA Associates LLC
24 Paulina Street APT 1
Somerville, MA 02144
Email: Jillannlarsen | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.newenglandaba.com
Behavior Consultant providing services to children with Autism including behavior treatment plans, in-home therapy, functional assessment and more.

Newtown P.A.C.
Suzanne Lang
17 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-9869
Email: suzinart19 | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.newtownpac.com
Newtown P.A.C. (Parents Advocation for their Children) a grass roots group that helps inform and support parents of children with LD and ADHD.

No Limitation Educational Therapy
Danielle M. Fragoso
44 May Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 632-8080; (310) 403-8371
Email: fragoso72 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.ld-help.com
Educational therapy - specializing in working with students with learning disabilities. Areas addressed: reading, writing, math, processing skills remediation, assistive technology, cognitive training, and organization.

Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association
507 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-5522
Web: http://www.nlda.org
NLDA is a non-profit corporation dedicated to research, education, and advocacy for nonverbal learning disorders.

Northeast Education Advocacy
Joanne Prague Doyle, Owner
5 Hennequin Road
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 604-8872
Email: Northeasteducationadvocacy | at | gmail.com
Web: http://northeasteducationadvocacy.com
Offering advocacy services to families through personal, ongoing communication, review of student records, attendance at 504 or PPT meetings. Services also include representation at mediation and filing of State complaints when appropriate and necessary.

NW Medical Home Initiative for CYSHCN
St. Mary's Hospital
95 Scovill St.
2nd Fl., Pavilion B
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 709-5716; (877) 737-1966; (203) 709-5153 (fax)
Email: rvitale | at | stmh.org
Web: http://www.stmh.org/community_programs
Partners with families of eligible children/youth in NW Connecticut. Advocacy, resource/services linkages, respite, parent support services/stipends,care plan development, care coordination,transition.

Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
60 B Weston Street
Hartford, CT 06120-1551
(860) 297-4300; (800) 842-7303 (In CT); (860) 566-2102 (TTY)
Email: OPA.Information | at | po.state.ct.us
Web: www.state.ct.us/opapd/

On Point Education Services LLC
Melinda Dombrowski - Principal
360 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 301
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 607-3226
Email: OnPointEdu | at | gmail.com
Web: http://On-Point-Education.com
Tutoring/academic support for reading, writing, literacy, executive functioning skills, SAT, GED, PRAXIS. Services provided by veteran Special Education Teacher.

Joan Oppenheim, Psy.D., LLC
3 Sylvan Road South
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-3848; (203) 227-1713 (fax)
Email: Drjoppenheim | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.Drjoppenheim.com
My services include psychoeducational/neuropsychological assessments for LD's,giftedness,personality and emotional functioning, consultations with schools and attorneys as well as attendance at PPT's and psychotherapy for individuals and families.

Orton-Gillingham Reading Practitioner/Educator
Patricia Bennett-Bigham
43 Platts Hill Rd
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-8320
Email: pbennett-bigham | at | earthlink.net
Individual instruction (grades 1-12) by a certified Orton-Gillingham Pratitioner using the Orton-Gillingham approach for language-based (reading, spelling, writing) learning disabilities such as dyslexia.

OTTO Educational Consulting, LLC
Carole A. Otto, M.S., 6th year
116 Meadow Woods Road
DeepRiver, CT 06417
(860) 767-0755; (860) 581-8150 (fax)
Email: bluemooncarole | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.caroleotto.vpweb.com
Comprehensive Special Education consultation and support for parents. Student advocate. Parent /school liaison. Expert in program review.

Padres Abriendo Puertas/Parents Opening Doors
Georgina Felix
60 B Weston Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 297-4391; (860) 566-8714 (fax)
Email: parentsopeningdoor | at | sbcglobal.net
Latino community based organization devoted primarily to ensure human, civil, educational, educational rights of Latino children with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.

Partners in Policymaking
Family Support Network
University of Connecticut
Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
MC6222 The Exchange, Suite 262
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030
(860) 679-1504
Email: mcole | at | nso1.uchc.edu

PATH Parent to Parent/Family Voices of CT
Carmina Cirioli & Nanfi Lubogo
P.O. Box 117
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 234-9554; (800) 399-7284; (203) 234-1876 (fax)
Email: pathp2pct | at | pathct.org
Web: http://www.pathct.org
Statewide Parent to Parent support and information network for families of children with special care needs. Connecting parents together who have experienced similar needs.

Piper A. Paul, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 126
Westport, CT 06881
(203) 227-2386
Email: ppaul | at | piperpaullaw.com
Represents students with disabilities and their families in education, disciplinary, criminal, and other related matters. She represents students from pre-school through early adulthood, including college related matters.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Val Williams
87 Old Ponsett Road
Haddam, CT 06438
(860) 345-2879
Email: c.v.williams87 | at | SBCGlobal.net
Provide pediatric occupational therapy

Pediatric Therapy Services
Cheryl Weber OTR/L
72 Northrop Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 901-4241
Email: PediatricTherapy | at | aol.com
OT services in the home. Birth to 21 years with variety of disabilities. NDT trained in pediatrics and baby. Evaluations, consultations and treatment available for child with autism, sensory issues, etc.

Personal Development Institute
Gary A. Kasey, PhD
6 Billingsgate
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 675-9765
Email: pdi4u | at | sbcglobal.net
Education program consultation and advocacy at PPTs. Educational and psychological evaluation.

Personalized Academic Tutoring, LLC
Club Z! Tutoring & Educational Services
142 Munn Rd. Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 792-5376 Greater Danbury Area; (203) 834-7829 Wilton Area; (203) 264-4357 Southbury Home Office
Email: clubztutoring | at | earthlink.net
Web: www.clubztutoring.com

Susan S. Petrok, Parent Advocate
150 Wayland Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 597-8510; (203) 232-7506; (203) 597-8510 (fax)
Email: sspetrok1117 | at | sbcglobal.net
Advocacy services for special needs children, specializing in autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety and processing disorders. Certified through CT-ASRC April 2007.

Piggy and the Moon Educational Consulting, LLC
Donna M. Volpitta, Ed.D.
98 Campbell Dr
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 461-9135
Email: ldadvocate | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.educationadvise.com
Educational Coaching services for parents of both general and special education students.

The Pilot House
Doreen Caruso
240 Colony Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 292-8452; (203) 292-8456 (fax)
Email: hplesser | at | thepilothouse.org
Web: http://www.thepilothouse.org
The Pilot House provides programs and resources for families raising children who have developmental disabilities. Our mission is to enrich, empower and embrace families striving to restore balance in their lives.

Kathy Piquette, Early Childhood Interventionist
5 Concord Circle
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 490-1082
Email: kathy.piquette | at | yahoo.com
Retired teacher with over 40 years experience in servicing children with Autism. Expertise includes Developmental, Social Emotional, and Behavioral needs of children from birth-5.

Kimberly A. Pisinski, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Suite 166, 35 Old Avon Village
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 324-7985
Email: kpisinski | at | justice.com
Representation exclusively for children and adults with disabilities. PPTs, Mediation, DP, Expulsions, DCF, DMR, court. Presentations on disability and legal issues. IEP and Transition consultations.

Pamela Pollak LLC, Law Offices & Educational Advocacy
176 Main Street
P.O.Box 401
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 895-0888
Email: pollaklaw | at | gmail.com
Because both my children have disabilities, I have a Masters degree in Special Education and taught for five years, and before that practiced other kinds of civil rights law for 20 years, I try hard to make my advice to families responsive, useful, understandable and economical.

Programs for Children and Youth who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Connecticut Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
1245 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-0196 (V/TTY)
Email: cdhi | at | po.state.ct.us
Web: www.state.ct.us/cdhi/index.htm

Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Bureau of Early Childhood Education and Social Services
Connecticut Department of Education
25 Industrial Park Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 807-2054
Email: maria.synodi | at | po.state.ct.us
Web: www.state.ct.us/sde

Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
CSHCN Unit
Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capital Avenue, MS #11 MAT
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
(860) 509-7833
Email: Richard.Melchreit | at | po.state.ct.us

Quiet Corner Speech & Language LLC
Christina Cook, M.A., CCC-SLP
156 Route 171
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 821-0460
Email: Christina | at | QuietCornerSpeech.com
Web: http://www.QuietCornerSpeech.com
Pediatric practice offering speech therapy services to children from birth to age 14. We also offer yoga for kids, music therapy, and more.

Virginia Quinn, OTR/L, Pediatric Occupational Therapist
4 Greenview Drive
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 301-4710
Email: Gsarge75 | at | yahoo.com
Occupational therapy services provided to children and young adults addressing feeding, sensory, self help, fine and visual motor concerns.

Raymond Learning Center
Dr. Kelly Raymond
38B Grove Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-4080
Email: Dr.Kelly.Raymond527 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.raymondlearning.com
Specializing in the assessment of learning, reading, attention, and social behavioral concerns. Individualized intervention for students of all ages including Orton Gillingham instruction.

Regional ADA Technical Assistance Agency
New England ADA and Accessible IT Center
Adaptive Environments Center, Inc.
374 Congress Street, Suite 301
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 695-0085 (V/TTY); (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: adaptive | at | adaptenv.org
Web: www.newenglandada.org

RGC Occupational Therapy
Ruth Gulbas Cohen, OTR/L
19 Cobblestone Road
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 463-6240
Email: gulbas | at | cox.net
Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Colleen Reid, Speech-Language Pathologist
99 Hillside Avenue
Vernon, CT 06066
(860) 550-3407
Email: cpat04 | at | hotmail.com
Specializing in providing speech and language services from birth to adolescence.

Right to Read Advocacy, LLC
Jennifer Bernheim
10 Treadwell Court
Weston, CT 06883
(203) 293-8601
Email: jbernheim | at | righttoreadadvocacy.com
Web: https://www.righttoreadadvocacy.com/
Right to Read Advocacy offers advocacy services, IEP coaching, informational workshops and educational resources for parents and guardians of dyslexic learners.

Road To Achievement LLC
Marianne Thoms
154 Indian Rock Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 966-6047
Emailo: mthomas929 | at | aol.com
Psychoeducational Evaluations, Social Skills Training, Executive/Organizational Skills Development Learning Strategies

Ann E. Rose, Esq.
Attorney at Law
6 Nelson Lane
Newtown, CT 06470-1203
(203) 304-1332; (203) 270-6374 (fax)
Email: annroseesq | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.cteducationlawattorney.com
Comprehensive legal and advocacy services through all phases of the special education process.

Ryan Woods Autism Foundation
163 Cynthia Lane, Unit A2
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-8777
Email: rwaf | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.ryanwoodsautismfoundation.org
Ryan Woods Autism Foundation provides after-school care services for teens and youth 13 years and above from 2pm-5pm Mon-Fri. We are an advocacy group to raise the awareness about children on the spectrum.

St. Vincent's Autism and Developmental Services
Annemarie Callagy, LCSW
47 Long Lots Road
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-4501
Email: acallagy | at | stvincents.org
Web: http://www.stvincentsbehavioralhealth.org
Diagnostic testing and evaluation, clinical counseling, children and teen social skills groups, sibling groups, parent support groups and workshops, community resource coordination and educational support.

School Advocates Today
Amy Margelony
9 Crystal Ridge Drive
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 416-6311
Email: schooladvocatestoday | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.schooladvocatestoday.com
Educational Advocate providing services to: help parent secure the educational rights of their special needs children, attend any and all meetings, provide educational tutoring, and respite services.

SEAK - Special Education Advocacy for Kids
Christina Calabro
54 Danbury Road, Box 350
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 667-4820
Email: ccalsped | at | gmail.com
Special Education Advocacy consultant supporting families with children with IEP and 504 plans throughout Connecticut.

Laura Seese, Ph.D., Educational Psychologist
15 Schoolhouse Landing
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 413-3778; (860) 413-9419 (fax)
Email: LauraSeese | at | edadvancement.com
Web: http://www.edadvancement.com
Educational Psychologist specializing in psycho-educational testing, therapeutic and post-secondary school placements, and special education advocacy

Sensation Station Guilford
Randy Fedoruk
725 Boston Post Road, Unit 3
Guilford, CT 06437
(917) 279-0906; (203) 286-1688 (fax)
Email: fedoruk.sensationstation | at | gmail.com
Web: https://sites.google.com/site/sensationstationguilford/
Sensation Station is a full service pediatric therapy center. Services offered include pediatric occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and educational services.

Michelle Serbent, Pediatric Occupational Therapist
4 County Road
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 759-4677
Email: serbent | at | sbcglobal.net

Shades of Learning LLC
Karen Kropp
17 Crescent St.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 569-7140
Email: karen | at | shadesoflearning.com
We provide behaviorally-based interventions for children with autism and related disorders.

David C. Shaw, Esq.
Attorney at Law
34 Jerome Ave., Suite 210
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 242-1238; (860) 242-1507 (fax)
Email: dshaw | at | dcshawatty.com
Web: http://davidshawatty.com
Attorney Shaw's focus for over 30 yrs. has been on special education law relating to children/adults with disabilities. He will fight to achieve the best results for you and your family.

Shoreline Pediatric Neuropsychological Services
Shelley Pelletier, Ph.D., ABPP
954 Middlesx Tpk., Ste. A2
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-2000
Email: spns | at | spns.cc
Web: http://spns.cc
Neuropsychological consultation and evaluation services provided for children and young adults ages 3-21 with diverse learning needs. Board certified by ABPP in neuropsychology and school psychology.

Shoreline Physical Therapy, LLC
Joanne Moore, PT, DHSc, OCS
131 Boston Post Rd
PO Box 88
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-4497; (860) 739-7256 (fax)
Email: ShorelinePT | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.ShorelinePT.com
Out-patient physical therapy, aquatic therapy & occupational therapy for children from birth to 21. Friendly, caring environment. Collaboration with schools, medical providers, equipment vendors.

Gregory Smith, Esq.
Attorney at Law
89 West Lane
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(413) 822-3040
Email: law | at | gnsmith.com
Web: http://smith-attorney.com
Making schools meet their obligations. Offices in Ridgefield and Salisbury.

The Social Learning Center
545 Highland Ave
Cheshire, CT 06410
(860) 919-1222
Email: k.mangeslc | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.sociallearningcenter.org
To provide educational consultation and special education advocacy for children and parents

Southeastern Connecticut Autism Spectrum Association, Inc. (SECASA)
Preston Public Library
Attention SECASA, Inc
389 Route 2
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 917-3108
Email: Hmileski | at | aol.com or sallysherman | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://secasa2004.tripod.com/
SECASA, Inc is a nonprofit organization that has been created by families and professionals who are dedicated to working together.

The Southfield Center for Development
Ann McCarthy
85 Old Kings Highway North
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 202-7654
Email: ann.mccarthy | at | southfieldcenter.com
Web: http://www.southfieldcenter.com
Education Advocate dedicated to assisting parents in securing educational rights for their children with disabilities.

Special Education Legal Fund
Christine Lai, Exec Director
PO Box 7855
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 489-3115
Email: christine | at | spedlegalfund.org
Web: http://spedlegalfund.org
SELF provides legal & advocacy grants for families in need with children in special education.

Special Education Support Services (SESS)
Jim Hannigan
142 Munn Rd.
(Offices in Southbury and Ridgefield)
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-4357; (203) 267-5466 (fax)
Email: hannigan2002 | at | earthlink.net
We provide parents with an in-home service involving assistance and advocacy in dealing with the IEP/PPT process. We are certified by the Learning Disabilities Assoc.

SpedConnecticut, Inc.
Jackie Staddon, Exec Director
75 Charter Oak Avenue
Bldg 2 Suite 206
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 560-1711
Email: info | at | spedct.org
Web: https://spedconnecticut.org
We do parent training and provide advocacy on a sliding scale to families, as well as adult testing services.

SPED*NET, Special Education Network of Wilton, Ltd
Eve Kessler, Esq.
44 Harbor View Ave.
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 761-0680
Email: info | at | spednetwilton.org
Web: http://www.spednetwilton.org
Parent education and advocacy group, presenting seminars in special needs-related topics and an on-line Web Guide to the Special Services Partnership.

Speducation for Parents
Faith Filiault
196 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897
Email: info | at | speducation.info
Web: http://www.speducation.info
Special Education Resources for Parents Learning to Advocate for their Child.

Speech & Language Consultants, LLC.
Wandalarrese Daniel
258 Main Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
(866) SLC-0899; (203) 374-3100; (203) 604-0602 (fax)
Email: wanda | at | speechandlanguageconsultants.org
Web: http://www.speechandlanguageconsultants.org
Provide Consultation Services, Video Consultations for Home Programs, Staff Consultations to Educational Organizations, School Observations, IEP Consultation.

Speech4kids
Laurie Leahy
76 Farmstead Ln.
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 659-8552
Email: Lauriehleahy | at | aol.com
Providing speech and language therapy for preschool and elementary age children.

Speech/Language for Children
Betsy White
91 Webster Court
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-0526
Email: betsywhiteis | at | gmail.com
Private speech/Language services for children under age 13. Thirty-five years of experience in Hartford Public Schools.

Courtney P. Spencer, Esq.
Law Office of Courtney P. Spencer, LLC
701 Hebron Avenue
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 430-5380
Email: cspenceresq | at | yahoo.com
I represent families who need assistance in obtaining an appropriate education for their child as well as those facing difficulties with residency and discipline issues.

Spina Bifida Association of Connecticut
Kiley J. Carlson
P.O. Box 2545
Hartford, CT 06146-2545
(800) 574-6274; (860) 832-6260 (fax)
Email: sbac | at | sbac.org
Web: http://www.sbac.org
Information and support for individuals living with Spina Bifida in Connecticut.

St. Vincents Special Needs Services
Christine Howard
95 Merritt Boulevard
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 375-6400; (203) 380-1190 (fax)
Email: svsns | at | stvincents.org
Web: http://www.stvincentsspecialneeds.org
Certified special education school since 1960. Offered as an alternative placement for children ages three to 21 with multiple developmental and/or medical needs.

State Mediation System
Connecticut Department of Education
Bureau of Special Education and Pupil Services
Due Process Unit
25 Industrial Park Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 807-2017
Email: tom.badway | at | po.state.ct.us

Alissa Stockage, Esq.
Attorney at Law
30 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 150
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 517-5924; (203) 883-0373 (fax)
Email: AJStockage | at | CTSpecialNeedsAttorney.com
Web: http://www.ctspecialneedsattorney.com/
I help parents in CT and NY build a foundation for future success by working to ensure their children get a quality education.

Successful Potty Training
Ashley Hickey
82 Blake Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
(404) 519-0093
Email: ashley.f.hickey | at | gmail.com
I will potty train your child in your home. Day long or week long intensive potty training. Using effective, research-based methods. 6 years of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

SuperKids
Barbara Cooper, LMHC
898 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(866) 944-9558; (203) 438-4018 (fax)
Email: info | at | superkidsct.com
Web: http://www.superkidsct.com
Therapeutic after school social skills program for children and teens who have social struggles. Our groups have been helping children and teens for 14 years.

Support Animal Services LLC
12 Hickok Ave., Unit C
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 300-0849
Email: sas.llc.ct | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.supportanimalservices.com
We connect people with physical and mental illnesses to service dogs, ESAs, and animal assisted therapy providers. SD public access advocacy and fundraising support provided.

Linda J. Talbert, LLC, Educational Advocate
161 East Avenue, Suite 104
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-0745; (203) 204-6931 (fax)
Email: LindaTalbert | at | me.com
Web: http://www.SpecialEducationAdvocateCT.com
Special education advocacy to help families secure an appropriate education for children, youth, and young adults with disabilities.

The Talcott Center for Child Development
Kelly Massucci
230 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 674-1824; (860) 674-1836 (fax)
Email: kelly | at | thetalcottcenter.com
Web: http://www.thetalcottcenter.com
Pediatric occupational, speech and physical therapy assessment, evaluation and treatment. Groups feature therapy, fitness, arts, academics, preschool and summer camp presented with 6:2 child-to-professional ratio.

Corinna Taubner, Esq.
Attorney at Law
161 East Avenue, #4
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 219-3947
Email: corinnataubner | at | me.com
Web: http://www.norabelangerlaw.com/
We are a full-service special education law firm, servicing parents through counseling, advocacy, resolution sessions, manifestation determinations, mediation, hearings, and federal court.

Taylor Educational Advocacy
Nancy Taylor
One Turkey Hill South Suite 203
Westport, CT 06880
(860) 614-0405
Email: info | at | tayloredadvocacy.com
Web: http://www.tayloredadvocacy.com/
We provide experienced, strategic educational advocacy and solutions for students with learning needs, working collaboratively to establish an effective school plan for your child.

Therapy 4 Kids
Julie Forrest
PO Box 238
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 428-7688
Email: Julie | at | mwts.org
A reliable organization providing early intervention physical therapy services.

Lorraine Tierney, SLP
46 Stanavage Road
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 334-7487
Email: just4lorraine | at | yahoo.com
Provides speech and language services to infants and children from birth to age three.

The Time Out for Families group
Christine E. Walker
Email: ctmom05 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/timeoutforfamilies
A support connection for families and professionals who have a child with special mental health needs in their lives.

Time Together, LLC
Eileen Bodington
705 North Mountain Road
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 372-4887
Email: timetogether | at | cox.net
Provide support and assistance to individuals with special needs.Services include: hourly respite, tutoring, recreational activities, and social skills. Assistance with activities of daily living.

Timothy Memorial School
Kathleen Krenicki
27 Creeping Hemlock Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 856-3901
Email: MrsKren | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.TimothyMemorialSchool.org
Timothy Memorial School is a non-profit, private school designed to provide a Catholic, academic and functional education to 10 children with developmental and learning disabilities.

TLC Interventions
Melissa Akerley
449 Silas Deane Highway
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 604-9513; (860) 666-1948 (fax)
Email: Melissa9 | at | snet.net
Assisting families with strategies in positive behavioral management for young children.

TMK Consulting LLC
19 Founders Way
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 887-3996
Email: Tmkconsulting10 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://tmkconsulting.org
Educational Advocate/Consultant, Educational Assessments, Tutoring.

Total Learning and Therapy Center
Maybette Waldron, M.S., CCC-SLP
5893 Main Street
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 268-8852; (203) 2688-8845 (fax)
Email: mwaldron | at | tltc.org
Web: http://www.TLTC.org
Multidiscipinary and comprehensive center that provides speech and language therapy, social sills groups, OT, vision therapy, tutoring, free seminars, group activites and therapuetic horsebacking sessions.

Tourette Syndrome Association Inc., Connecticut Chapter
Donna Blain
915 Brickyard Rd.
Woodstock, CT 06281
(203) 912-7310
Email: ts | at | tsact.org
Web: http://www.tsact.org
Provides services and activities for people affected by Tourette Syndrome, including information, referral, support, recreational events, conferences and speakers.

TransitionCT
Ann Ramos
9 Caldron Drive
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 257-8328
Email: Ann | at | transitionct.org
Web: http://transitionct.org
Providing comprehensive transition services and programs to individuals age 14-28 including vocational training, career exploration with community employer partners, job placement, life skills and social programming. Summer, ESY, Gap year and Internship programs available.

Anne I. Treimanis, Esq.
Attorney at Law
161 East Avenue Suite 104
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-5485; (203) 838-4222 (fax)
Email: attorneytreimanis | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.spedlawyers.com
Law Practice limited to special education, 504, ADA, bullying, and disability discrimination. Representation for IEP meetings, mediation, and due process.

MaryEllen H. Tunsky, BSW
Education Advocate
1055 Newgate Rd.
W. Suffield, CT 06093
(860) 668-7220
Email: metunsky | at | cox.net
Twenty years experience in educational advocacy.

Under The Wing Parent-to-Parent support group
Attention: Tracie
68 Danbury Road
New Milford, CT 06776
(203) 948-9915
Email: underthewing | at | charter.net
NLD, NLD/Gifted, Autism, Spectrum Disorders, PDD NOS, Dyslexia, ADHD, LD/Gifted. All families with special needs. We will have get togethers, have fun and provide support.

Unified Therapy, LLC
Greg Venzie, DPT
915 Sullivan Avenue, Suite 3
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 644-2335; (888) 974-2148 (fax)
Email: unifiedtherapy | at | frontier.com
Web: http://www.unifiedpt.com
We are a Family Centered Pediatric Therapy Practice. Our clinicians have extensive experience in Pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut
Shaw's Cove 6, Suite 101
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-3889
Email: united.cerebra.palsy | at | snet.net
Web: www.ucpa.org

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
(formerly University Affiliated Programs)
University of Connecticut
A.J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities
263 Farmington Avenue, MC6222
Farmington, CT 06030-6222
(860) 679-1500; (860) 679-1502 (TTY); (866) 623-1315
Email: bruder | at | nso1.uchc.edu
Web: http://www.uconnucedd.org/

VSA Arts of Connecticut
26 Wintonbury Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 243-9910
Email: ct | at | vsarts.org

WeCAHR (Western Connecticut Association for Human Rights)
Patricia Tomka
211 Main St
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 792-3540; (203) 794-1620 (fax)
Email: ptomka | at | wecahr.org
Web: http://www.wecahr.org
WeCAHR, Western Connecticut Association for Human Rights,is a non-profit organization. WeCAHR advocates for disabled children and adults who reside in the Greater Danbury area.