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Purpose: This resource guide provides updated behavioral health care and support services to assist and empower family members in making healthy choices pertaining Autism Spectrum Disorders. This guide includes local and national resources with an overview from public and private sectors. Disclaimer: The Autism Resource Guide provides information only. Medical Center, Navicent Health does not recommend, endorse, guarantee, or promote the services and interventions included in this guide. Organization description provided in their own words. Acknowledgments: We would like to express gratitude to all the concerned parents, community members and healthcare professionals for the collaborative efforts in provided information and support to this valuable resource guide.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose, Disclaimer and Acknowledgements Diagnosis 1. ADOS Pediatric Specialist 1. Developmental Pediatrician 2. Pediatrician 3. Cardiologist 4. Dentist 5. Developmental Optometrist 6. Gastroenterologist 7. Neurologist 8. Neuropsychologist 9. Optometrist 10. Orthodontist 11. Orthopedist 12. Otolaryngology/ ENT 13. Pediatric Psychiatrist 14. Pediatric Surgeon 15. Psychologist 16. Pulmonologist Therapy Programs 1. Applied Behavioral Analysis 2. General Therapy 3. Music Therapy Abbreviation Financial Assistance Support/ Websites Additional Support Groups Educational Support Community 1. Attorney 2. Churches 3. Driver's Education 4. Extracurricular Activities 5. Foundations 6. Gluten Free 7. Hair Stylist 8. Resturants 9. Photographer Publications Recreation Camps Equipment & Supplies 1. DME/ Braces 2. AT 3. Speech Tools 4. Sensory/ Learning/ Feeding/ Misc. Tools
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Diagnosis ADOS Attention Disorder Center Mark Prigatano, PhD (ADOS) Sonja Ridlehoover, LMFT (ADOS) Michael Johns, PhD (ADOS) Address: 146 Pierce Ave. Macon, GA 31204 Phone: (478) 746-2333
Elizabeth Young, MD (ADOS) Address: 598 Third St Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 633-6706 Development Minds Jennifer Perry (ADOS) Address: 1760 Bass Rd. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 238-4774
Pediatric Specialist Developmental Pediatrician Elizabeth Young, MD (ADOS) Address: 598 Third St Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 633-6706 Augusta Dev. Specialists Cr. Karen Carter Address: 1303 D’Antignac St., Ste 2100 Augusta, GA 30901 Phone: (706) 396-0600 Fax: (706) 396-0606 Antonio Remollino, MD Address: 103 GA Hwy. 27E Americus, GA 31709 Phone: (229) 924-8082
Pediatrician Pediatric Care of Macon Minor Vernon, MD Molly Sims, MD Address: 3951 Ridge Ave. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 475-1006 Children’s Health Center Judy Gay, APRN Address: 700 Pine St. Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 633-7600 Mary McKinley, MD Address: 360 Hospital Dr. Macon, GA 31217 Phone: (478) 841-2707
Primary Pediatrics Christopher Cawley, MD Gabriella Kocsoh, MD Donna Payne, M.D. Lance Slade, MD Jason Smith, MD William Tift, MD Holly Hoenes, MD (Neurologist) Address: 550 Professional Dr. Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 741-3007 Primary Pediatrics Robert Ford, MD Jill Waters, MD Jessica Ford, MD Address: 6082 Lakeview Rd. Warner Robins, GA 31088 Phone: (478) 333-2270 Northside Pediatrics Emmett Berry, MD Address: 3888 Northside Dr. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 477-4404 Coliseum Pediatrics Teresa Trippe, MD Address: 145 N Crest Blvd. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 473-4632 Middle GA Pediatrics Seth Bush, MD Address: 1508 B Hardeman Ave. Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 741-7337
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Pediatric Specialty Care Angela Barroso, MD Address: 4035 Elnora Dr. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 474-5252 Cornerstone Medical Associates Helen Moore, M.D Al-Rafati Amer, MD Kim Blevens, M.D Address: 116 South Houston Road Warner Robins, GA 31088 Phone: (478) 923-0131 Lifeguard Pediatrics Kevin Niebaum, DO Mary Elizabeth Patrenos, MD Jamie Hayes Rollins, M.D Address: 107 Peacock Dr. Warner Robins, GA 31088 Phone: (478) 922-3074 North Macon Family Healthcare Address: 540 Charter Blvd. Ste. 100 Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 471-3007
Developmental Optometrist Vision Care & Therapy Center Dr. Janna Iyer Address: 12020 Etris Rd., Suite B-100 Roswell, GA 30075 Phone: (678) 256-3990 Pediatric Vision Development Center Dr. Nadira Shadeed 1) 2098 Terron Trace, Suite 800B Dacula, GA 30019 2) 2920 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Ste 104 Cumming, GA, 30041 Main Phone: (770) 904-0979 Fax: 1) (770) 904-7124 Fax: 2) (770) 297-3854 Vision Performance Center Dr. Nicole Gurbal Address: 53 Perimeter Center East #250 Atlanta, GA 30346 Phone: (770) 668-9289 Fax: (770) 668-9237
Gastroenterologist
Cardiologist Sibley Heart Center Cardiology Brian Cardis, MD William Ham, MD Wesley Blackwood, MD Address: 770 Pine St., Suite 210 Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 743-4622 Fax: (478) 742-4644
Dentist Shawn G. Scott, DDS, LLC Address: 3305 Northside Dr. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 477-2521 Marilyn G. Murphy, DDS, MS, LLC Address: 1923 Hardeman Ave. Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 746-1538 Fax: (478) 746-8310
Pediatric GI Center of Central GA Noel Israel, MD Address: 722 First St. Macon, GA31201 Phone: (478) 633-7330 GI Care for Kids (Atlanta) Dr. Blumethol Address: 993 Johnson Ferry Rd. Atlanta, GA 30342 Phone: (404) 257-0799
Neurologist Children’s Neurology Center of Macon Joseph Transmonte, NEU Address: 840 Pine St. Suite 970 Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 750-8880 Houston Neurology Abdul Qadir, NEU Address: 212 Hospital Dr. Suite N Warner Robins, GA 31088 Phone: (478) 922-6698
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Child Neurology Associates, PC Howard Schub, MD Edward Goldstein, MD Raymond Cheng, MD J. Robert Flamini, MD Joanne Janas, MD Frank Berenson, MD Bryan Philbrook, MD Jun T. Park, NEU Address: 5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.,Ste 500 Atlanta, GA 30342 Phone: (404) 256-3535 Fax: (404) 847-9596 Emory Pediatric Neurology John Sladky, MD Phillip Holt, MD Nicolas Krawiecki, MD Larry Olson, MD Barbara Weissman, MD Scott Perry, MD Address: 2015 Uppergate Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322 Phone: (404) 778-2400 Fax: (404) 727-1981 Medical College of Georgia Health Yong D. Park, MD Address: 1224 Augusta West Pkwy Ste BI3080 Augusta, GA 30919 Phone: (706) 721-3325
Neuropsychologist Attention Disorder Center of Central Georgia Mark J. Prigitano, PhD (ADOS) Sonja Ridlehoover, LMFT (ADOS) Address: 146 Pierce Avenue Macon, GA 31204 Phone: (478) 746-2333 Fax: (478) 746-2380 Reinforcement Unlimited LLC ASD Assesment Program Robert Montgomery, PhD Address: 335 Parkway 575 #220 Woodstock, GA 30188 Phone: (770) 591-9552 E-Mail:
[email protected] Floortime Atlanta Barbara Dunbar, PhD Address: 960 Johnson Ferry Rd., Suite 350 Atlanta, GA 30342 Phone: (404) 378-1423
Optometrist Primary Eye Care H.E. Monte Murphy, OD Mike Simmons, OD FAAO Misti Smith, OD Seth Murphy, OD Address: 3801 Northside Dr. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 475-1876 Fax: (478) 475-1600 Eye Center of Central Georgia Spencer Maddox, MD Address: 1429 Oglethorpe St. Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 743-7061
Orthodonist Lisenby Orthodontics Dr. Clay Lisenby Address: 6336 Peake Road Macon, GA 31210 Phone: ( 478) 207-6635 Fax: (478) 405-7897
Orthopedists Children’s Orthopedics of Atlanta Jed Axelrod, MD Michael Busch, MD Dennis Devito, MD Jorge Fabragas, MD Jill Flanagan, MD David Marshall, MD William Primos, MD Michael Schmitz, MD Tim Schrader, MD Address: 5445 Meridian Mark Rd., Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30342 Phone: (404) 255-1933 Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center Robert Bruce, MD Nicholas Fletcher, MD Address: 59 Executive Parks S. # 2000 Atlanta, GA 31329 Phone: (404) 778-3350 Eric Lincoln, MD Address: 840 Pine St #970 Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 633-6600
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Otolaryngology/ ENT
Psychologist
The ENT Center of Central GA Alex Correa, MD Sanford Duke, MD Warren Dunn, MD John Griffin, MD Keith Holmes, MD Matthew Jerles, MD Macon: Address: 540 Hemlock St. Macon, GA 31208 Phone: (478) 743-8953 Hawkinsville: Address: 222 Perry Parkway Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Phone: (478) 892-8359 Warner Robins: Address: 6084 Lakeview Rd., Suite 100 Warner Robins, GA 31088 Phone: (478) 333-2235
Michael Johns, PhD (ADOS) Address: 1760 Bass Rd. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 477-0123
Pediatric Surgeon Josh Glen, MD Address: 770 Pine St., Suite 210 Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 633-8383
Mark Prigatano, MD (ADOS) Address: 146 Pierce Ave. Macon, GA 31204 Phone: (478) 746-2333 Alan Williams, MD Address: 1550 College Street, Suite A Macon, GA, 31207 Phone: (478) 301-2107 Angela M. Brown, MD Address: 3500 Riverside Dr. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 477-3829
Pulmonologist Asthma & Pediatric Lung Center of Central GA James Logan, MD Address: 1062 Forsyth St., Suite2C Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 755-0036
Pediatric Psychiatrist Richard Camino, MD Address: 655 1st St. Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 301-5930 Deepti Bhasin, MD Address: 225 Smithville Church Rd. Ste. 100 Warner Robins, GA 31088 Phone: (478) 333-3058
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Treatment Therapy Programs (OT, PT, SLP) Applied Behavior Analysis (MEDICAID APPROVED) Early Autism Project Augusta: Address: 4216 Washington Road Evans, GA 30809 Phone: (762) 222-7629 Pooler: Address: 130 Canal Street, Building 400 Pooler, GA 31322 Phone: (912) 988-1444 Warner Robins: Address: 6011 Watson Blvd. Byron, GA 31008 Phone: (888) 227-7212 Puzzle Pieces Intervention Center Address: P.O. Box 497 Centerville, GA 31028 Phone: (478) 919-8606 Attention Disorder Center Mark Prigatano, MD (ADOS) Sonja Ridlehoover, LMFT (ADOS) Michael Johns, MD (ADOS) Address: 146 Pierce Ave. Macon, GA 31204 Phone: (478) 746-2333
General Therapy Sai Rehab Varsha Das, OTR Starla Deaton, DPT Elizabeth Smith, SLP Address: 110 Woodfield Dr. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 475-7988 Communication Dynamics Tiffany Scandrett, SLP Address: 1385 Oglethorpe St. Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 746-1037 The Speech Path Address: 4116 Arkwright Rd # 2 Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 477-0601
Development Minds Emily Langston, SLP Lauren Larrauri, SLP Stacey Starr, OTR Kathy Wimberly, PT Jennifer Perry (ADOS) Address: 1760 Bass Rd. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 238-4774 Outpatient Pediatric Therapy, Navicent Health Beth Bryan, DPT Debbie Ryan, PT, C/NDT Lacy Gardner, OTD, OTR/L Katie Staples, OTR Melanie Shell, SLP Andrea Napier, SLP Natalie Keadle, SLP Address: 888 Pine Street
Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 633-2742 (referral coordinator) (478) 633-2045 Dumas Therapy Harriett Dumas, OTR Address: 3203 Vineville Ave # B Macon, GA 31204 Phone: (478) 731-9477 Sensibilities Brittany Atkins, OTR Katie Johnson, OTR Pattie Carriker, PT Danielle Burkett, PT Patricia Carter, SLP Della Cruz, SLP April Harriger, SLP Piper Hayham, SLP Ashley Jacobs, SLP Deanna Mines, SLP Jessica Neiderdorn, SLP Teresa Robinson, SLP Deanna Schmittendorf, SLP Address: 905 Arrowhead Trail Warner Robins, GA 31088 Phone: (478) 333-6363
Music Therapy Robert Elliot Wall (Private) 478-320-2952
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Abbreviations: ADOS Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule ADOS is a semi-structured assessment of communication, social interaction, and play for individuals suspected of having autism or other pervasive developmental disorders. DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy DO Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine FAAO Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist MD Medical Doctor OT(R) (L) Occupational Therapy (Registered) (Licensed) SLP Speech Language Pathologist
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Financial Assistance Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Working Medicaid members that cannot afford to pay the premiums, coinsurance or deductibles of their employer group health plan may be eligible for HIPP if it is determined to save money for the Medicaid agency. Phone: (678) 564-1162 Fax: 800-817-1769 Web: http://dch.georgia.gov/health-insurancepremium-payment-program-hipp
5660 New Northside Dr., Suite 750 Atlanta, GA 30328
Champions for Children: Easter Seals Disability Services Champions for Children provides direct financial assistance and support services for Georgia's medically fragile and special needs children and their families. Phone: 1-866-584-3742 or (478) 275-8850 Fax: (229) 435-6278 604 or (478) 275-8852 Web: http://www.easterseals.com/middlega/
604 Kellam Road P.O. Box 847 Dublin, GA 31040 Email:
[email protected]
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation The Foundation embraces and supports the concept of facilitating access to health-related services that have the potential to significantly enhance either the clinical condition or the quality of life of the child and that are not fully covered by the available commercial health benefit plan. The Foundation provides financial assistance toward the family's share of the cost of medical services. Phone: (952) 992-4459 Web: http://www.uhccf.org/
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation PO Box 41 Minneapolis, MN 55440-0041
Kiddos’ Clubhouse Foundation Kiddos’ Clubhouse Foundation provides therapy scholarships to help families pay for critical therapies. Phone: (678) 527-3224 Web:http://www.kiddosclubhousefoundation.org
11539 Park Woods Circle, Suite 502 Alpharetta, GA 30005
Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program The Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program is a parental choice program for special needs students attending Georgia public schools served under an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Phone: (404) 656-2800 Web: https://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairsand-Policy/Policy/Pages/Special-NeedsScholarship-Program.aspx
GA Department of Education 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334
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River Edge Behavioral Health Center Director Shannon Harris River Edge assists with crisis intervention, support services, assistant to families in applying for statewide waivers. Phone: (478) 803-7657 Web: https://river-edge.org/
175 Emery Highway Macon, Georgia 31217
Right From the Start Medicaid Project Centralized TEFRA/Katie Beckett Medicaid Team The Department of Community Health (DCH) provides Medicaid benefits to eligible children age 18 or younger (living at home) who qualify as disabled individuals under §1614(a) of the Social Security Act through the TEFRA/ Katie Beckett Medicaid program.
Phone: (678) 248-7449 Fax: (678) 248-7459 Web: https://dch.georgia.gov/tefra
5815 Live Oak Parkway Suite D-2 Norcross, GA 30093-1700
Support / Websites All About Developmental Disabilities Each year, All About Developmental Disabilities serves several thousand people through a variety of programs addressing comprehensive family support, legislative advocacy, employment training and support, community education, and information and referral services. Phone: (404) 881-9777 Fax: (404) 881-0094 Web: http://www.aadd.org
125 Clairemont Ave., Suite 300 Decatur, GA 30030
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund The mission of the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund is to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development. Phone: (510) 644-2555 Fax: (510) 841-8645 Web: http://dredf.org/
3075 Adeline Street, Suite 210 Berkeley, CA 94703 E-Mail:
[email protected]
Family Voices Through Family Voices, they provide families tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals and families, and serve as a trusted resource on health care. Phone: (505) 872-4774 or (888) 835-5669 Fax: (505) 872-4780 Web: www.familyvoices.org
3701 San Mateo Blvd NE, Ste 200 Albuquerque, NM 87110
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FOCUS/ Kool Kidz FOCUS offers emotional, informational, and physical support to families with children with disabilities or ongoing medical needs. Phone: (770) 234-9111 Fax: (770) 234-9131 Web: www.focus-ga.org
3825 Presidential Pkwy, Ste 103 Atlanta, Georgia 30340 E-mail:
[email protected]
Fragile Kids Foundation Fragile Kids assist with providing medically fragile children with wheelchair lifts for home and vans, ramping, specialty seating, bathing equipment, toileting equipment, therapy bikes, strollers, and much more. Phone: (770) 951-6111 Web: www.fragilekids.org
3350 Riverwood Parkway, Suite 1400 Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Anchor of Hope An organization providing financial and spiritual support and resources for families with developmental disabilities. Phone: (478) 994-0438 Web: https://www.anchorofhopefoundation.com/
41 West Johnston St. Forsyth, GA 31029
Babies Can't Wait Director Lisa Wiles Babies Can't Wait early intervention builds upon and provides support and resources to assist families to enhance children's learning and development through everyday learning opportunities. Phone: (478) 745-9200 Web:http://northcentralhealthdistrict.org/progra ms-servces/for-children-2/babies-cant-wait/
201Second St., Suite 1100 Macon, GA 31201
Lake Bridge Director Tara Tracey Lake Bridge helps children and teenagers with development disorders, screening and evaluation and crisis intervention. Phone: (478) 477-3829 3500 Riverside Dr. Web: http://lakebridgebhs.com/ Macon, GA 31210 Central GA Autism LTD. Provides resource and network guide for parents of Middle Georgia who have autistic children. Web: http://www.centralgaautism.org/index1.html River Edge Behavioral Health Center Director Shannon Harris River Edge assist with crisis intervention, support services, assistant to families in applying for statewide waivers. Phone: (478) 803-7657 Web: https://river-edge.org/
175 Emery Highway Macon, Georgia 31217
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Additional Support Groups ORGANIZATION NAME S.N.A.P.S. of West Cobb
CITY Acworth
WEBSITE / EMAIL CONTACT
[email protected]
PHONE 404.626.7236
Albany Advocacy Resource Center
Albany
http://www.albanyarc.org
229.888.6852
Emory Autism Center
Atlanta
http://www.psychiatry.emory.edu/PROGRAMS/autism
404.727.8350
Georgia Parent Support Network
Atlanta
http://www.gpsn.org
404.758.4500
Lekotek of GA
Atlanta
www.lekotekga.org
404.633.3430
The Minivan Klick, LLC
Atlanta
www.theminivanklick.com
404.825.6054
Wolf Strategic Advice
Atlanta
http://www.wolfstrategicadvice.com
312.371.7740
Families R First
Augusta
http://familiesrfirst.org
Sibshop
Augusta
[email protected]
706.228.5006 706. 721.9080
Lekotek of Athens
Bogart
www.lekotekga.org
706.208.8113
Autism In Bartow
Cartersville
http://autisminbartow.org
770.851.0206
Autism Hope Center
Columbus
www.autismhopecenter..com
706.604.6333
Autism Hope Center
Columbus
http://www.autismhopecenter.com
706.604.6333
Angel I am care
Conyers
www.angeliamcare.com
877.394.7779
Rockdale County Autism Suppor Group
Conyers
http://www.rockdaleautism.org
404.358.6253
Advantage Speech Therapy Services
Cumming
www.advantagespeech.com
678.624.9599
Forsyth Autism And SN Support Group
Cumming
http://myforsythgroup.com
770.722.8925
Grayson's Gift Autism Foundation of Georgia
Cumming
www.graysons-gift.org
678.513.2911
Decatur
http://autismfoundationga.org
404.712.2384
The Kiss Foundation
Decatur
www.thekissfoundation.org
678.698.3986
Douglasville
[email protected]
678.324.1625
Douglasville
http://connectionfamilycounseling.com
770.364.6561
Douglasville
www.familiesofautistickids.ning.com
678.939.4519
A Therapeutic Afterschool Place TAP Connection Family Counseling Families of Autistic Kids
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ORGANIZATION NAME Parent University @ ACT Services Southside Support Incorporated
CITY
WEBSITE / EMAIL CONTACT
PHONE
Douglasville
[email protected]
770.577.7166
Fayetteville
http://www.southsidesupport.org
404.823.7943
Parent to Parent of Georgia
Georgia
http://p2pga.org
800.229.2038
Children with Disabilities Support Group
Hephzibah
[email protected]
706.726.9249
North Fulton Support Group for Parents and Professionals
Johns Creek
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NFASGParentsAndP rofessionals/
678.315.2498
Autism Specialities, LLC
Macon
www.autismspecialties.com
478.250.5537
Marietta
http://www.meetup.com/Cobb-County-support-groupParents-with-ASD-toddlers-kids
770.861.8800
Marietta
http://www.spectrum-psychological.com
404.987.2531
Stone Soup
Monroe
http://www.friendsofallabilities.org
None
A Place of Our Own Tutoring Center
Newnan
http://www.facebook.com/apoooaatp
678.343.1336
Olivia Center for Developmental Disabilities
Roswell
[email protected]
770.899.5311
Roswell
[email protected]
None
Royston
http://www.cspofnortheastgeorgia.org
706.245.9701
Suwanee
www.allkidsfirst.com
404.394.3382
Suwanee
http://www.atl-spectrum.com
None
Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Peer Support
Swainsboro
http://obhs-ga.org
478.289.2619
Thomasville Autism Parents Support Group
Thomasville
[email protected]
None
Extra Special People
Watkinsville
http://extraspecialpeople.com
706.769.9333
Children's Medical Services
Waycross
http://www.sehdph.org/childrens-medical-services.htm
912.285.6304
Center for New Beginnings Georgia Asperger Organization
Waynesboro
http://nbeginnings.org
706.437.0505
Winder
http://www.georgiaaspergersorganization.org
770.307.0672
INTROPACES
Winder
http://georgiaaspergersorganization.org/SpecialEducation.html
770.307.0672
Cobb & Surrounding Areas Parent Support Group Spectrum Psychological Services
SNAPS - Special Needs and Parent Support Connections for Special Parents All Kids First, LLC Spectrum Autism Support Group
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Education Support Parent Mentor/ Bibb County School System Jennifer Mintor Phone: (478) 765-8716 E-Mail:
[email protected]
Woodfield Academy Private School 2nd through 12th grade Address: 4375 Rivioli Dr. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 477-9844
Terri Goodridge Phone: (478) 779-3708 E-Mail:
[email protected]
Northwood Academy Public School Pre-K through Kindergarten Address: 709 Pierce Ave. Macon, GA 31204 Phone: (478) 779-3200
Community Attorney Veronica McClendon Attorney for children and adults with special needs, guardianship, juvenile court dependency, special education, wills and estate planning. Address: 501 College Street Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 254-7900
Churches Lizella Baptist Church G.O.A.L (God Outshines All Limitations) Bible Study for all age special needs individuals. Address: 2950 S Lizella Rd. Lizella, GA 31052 Phone: (478) 935-8632
Driver's Education Georgia Driving School Address: 3252 Vineville Ave. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 755-8888
Extracurricular Activities Sportz Quest Address: 2954 Riverside Dr. Ste B Macon, GA 31204
Phone: (478) 718-7306
Wellness Center, Navicent Health Kevin Carter, Director Weekly Autism Swim Hour (beginning November 2015) Address: 3797 Northside Drive Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 477-2300 Okinawan Karate Address: 6255 Zebulon Rd #196 Macon, GA 31210
Phone: (478) 405-1528 Flag City School of Dance Address: 354 Cherry St. Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 742-1848 Enchanted Events Phone: (478) 747-8688 Web: http://enchanted-events.info/ Special Olympics Web: http://www.specialolympicsga.org/ Miracle League of Macon Daniel T. Morton, President, Co-Founder Phone: (478) 731-3215 Web: http://www.mlmacon.org/ E-Mail:
[email protected]
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Foundations Anchor of Hope Address: 41 West Johnston St. Forsyth, GA 31029 Phone: (478) 994-0438 Central Georgia Autism Society Web:http://www.centralgaautism.org/index1.html TACA (Talk About Curing Autism Now) Web: http://www.tacanow.org/localchapters/southeast/georgia/ Easter Seals Address: 1500 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA 30903 Phone: (706) 667-9695 Address: 604 Kellam Road, Dublin, GA 31021 Phone: (478) 275-8850 Address: 53 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550 Atlanta, GA 30346 Phone: (404) 943-1070 Address: 1906 Palmyra Road, Albany, GA 31701-1598 Phone: (229) 439-7061 Address: 2515 Double Churches Road, Columbus, GA 31909 Phone: (706) 660-1144 ACT Today Web: http://www.act-today.org/
Gluten Free Lisa Mae's Cake Address: 3252 Vineville Ave. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 256-8812 Coffee Cup Address: 900 Carroll St. Perry, GA 31069 Phone: (478) 224-5282 Grow Address: 1019 Riverside Dr. Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 743-4663 Rookery Address: 543 Cherry St. Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 746-8658
Gluten Free Macon Facebook Web:https://www.facebook.com/GlutenFreeMacon
Hair Stylist Changes Hair Salon and Day Spa Lisa Felty Address: 3776 Vineville Ave. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 785-0545 Sportclips Vicki Address: 5932 Zebulon Rd. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 254-8530
Restaurants (Noise Tolerant) El Sombero Address: 4646 Forsyth Road Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 257-6617 Chick-fil-A Address: 5920 Zebulon Rd. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 474-4458 Address: 1569 Bass Rd. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 254-7911 Address: 140 Tom Hill Sr Blvd. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 471-0274 Address: 5055 Brookhaven Rd. Macon, GA 31206 Phone: (478) 788-1094 Address: 3745 Bloomfield Rd. Macon, GA 31206 Phone: (478) 757-1195 Address: 1400 Coleman Ave. Macon, GA 31207 Phone: (478) 301-2925 Address: 777 Hemlock St. Macon, GA 31201 Phone: (478) 633-8174 Ingleside Village Pizza Address: 2395 Ingleside Avenue Macon, Georgia 31204 Phone: (478) 750-8488
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Domino's Pizza (Gluten free crust) Address: 4682 Forsyth Road Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 757-2999 Address: 2699 Watson Blvd Warner Robins, GA 31093 Phone: (478) 923-4600 Address: 2278-B Moody Road Warner Robbins, GA 31088 Phone: (478) 929-0151
Mellow Mushroom (Gluten Free) Address: 5425 Bowman Rd. Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 254-6789
Photographer JMS Photography Excellent with special needs & autism clients. Address: 201 Governors Walk Katheleen, GA 31047 Phone: (478) 235-7068
Publications Available in Health Resource Center, Navicent Health Adult Books 1. Notbohm, Ellen, and Veronica Zysk. 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching & Raising Children with Autism Or Asperger's. Future Horizons, 2010. 2. Oller Jr, John W., and Stephen D. Oller. Autism: The Diagnosis, Treatment, & Etiology of the Undeniable Epidemic. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2010. 3. Compart, Pamela, Dana Laake, and Sidney MacDonald Baker. The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet. Fair Winds Press (MA), 2012. 4. Stone, Wendy L. Does My Child Have Autism: A Parents Guide to Early Detection and Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jossey-Bass, 2006. 5. Sicile-Kira, Chantal. Autism spectrum disorders: the complete guide to understanding autism, Asperger's Syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, and other ASDs. Penguin, 2004. 6. Kaplan, Melvin. Seeing through new eyes: Changing the lives of children with autism, Asperger syndrome and other developmental disabilities through vision therapy. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006. 7. Quill, Kathleen Ann. Do-Watch-Listen-Say: Social and Communication Intervention for Children with Autism. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2000.
Children's Books 1. Rustad, Martha E. H. Some Kids Have Autism. Mankato, Minn.: Capstone Press, 2008. 2. Katz, Illana. Joey and Sam : "A Heartwarming Storybook About Autism, a Family, and a Brother's Love". Los Angeles, Calif : Real Life Storybooks, 1993.
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Videos 1. Attainment Company, Inc.. (2008). Straight Talk about Autism: with Parents and Kids [DVD]. United States: Program Development Associates. 2. ABC News Productions. (2005). A Place in the World: Adults with Autism Finding Their Way [DVD]. United States: Film Media Group. 3. Films for the Humanities and Sciences. (2000). At the Gates of Autism: Emerging into Life [DVD]. United States: Film Media Group.
Recreation Miracle League of Macon The Miracle League provides children with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. The league utilizes an ADA approved synthetic rubber turf field that allows all children with special needs an opportunity to play on a “level”-playing surface. Phone: (478) 731-3215 Web: http://www.mlmacon.org/
PO Box 26816 Macon, GA 31221 E-Mail:
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Special Olympics Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Their goal is to help bring persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected, and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens. Phone: (770) 414-9390 Web: http://www.specialolympics.org/
4000 Dekalb Technology Pkwy, Ste 400 Atlanta, Georgia 30340 E-Mail for Macon, GA Contact:
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Camps All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) Rec and Wellness AADD presents information on day camps, residential camps, school camps and various recreational and instructional programs that accept youngsters with disabilities. Most programs listed are located in Georgia. AADD does host few camps outside Georgia that are specifically designed to accommodate the needs of children with disabilities are listed. Phone: (404) 881-9777 Fax: (404) 881- 0094 Website: http://aadd.org/events/category/recwellness/
125 Clairemont Ave., Suite 300 Decatur, GA 30030
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Camp You B You Camp You B You host family camp weekends, day camps and sleep away camps for high functioning autistic children. Phone: (404) 785-9425 Fax: (404) 785-9055 Website: http://www.marcus.org/AutismResources/Support-Services/Camp-You-B-You
1100 Clairemont Ave., Suite 300 Decatur, GA 30030 E-Mail:
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Aerie Experiences Aerie Experience is an adventure-based, wilderness and therapeutic camp focused on serving children, individuals and families with special needs and learning disabilities in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. Phone: 404-285-0467 Web: http://www.aerieexperiences.com/
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Equipment & Supplies DME/ Braces Benik Corporation Quality Medical and athletic neoprene products for adults and children. The availability of individually fitted and custom designed products has distinguished Benik as a leader and innovator in its field. Phone: 1-800-442-8910 or (360) 692-5601 Fax: (360) 692-5600 Web: http://www.benik.com/
11871 Silverdale Way NW #107 Silverdale, WA 98383 Email:
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Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access at Georgia Tech (CATEA) The CCN is a network of older adults and people with disabilities. Members of CCN test new prototypes, products and services in order to improve them through focus groups, field-testing and surveys. By signing up and becoming a member of CCN, you will be among the first to preview new developments in these areas and provide input to make them more usable and accessible. Phone: (404) 894-4960 Fax: (404) 894-9320 Web:http://www.catea.gatech.edu/ccn/ccn.php
490 Tenth Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30332 Email:
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FODAC: Friends of Disabled Adults and Children FODAC provides home health (mobility and daily living) equipment to people of any age or any disability, temporary or permanent, for medically necessary and medically helpful reasons. These items are provided for a suggested donation. Clients do not have to qualify financially but their waiting lists place a priority on Medically Necessary and low income individuals. Phone: (770) 491-9014 or (866) 977-1204 Web: http://www.fodac.org/
4900 Lewis Road Stone Mountain, GA 30083
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Forward Bound Mobility Chris Mayo ATS, CRTS DME Provider Phone: (678) 455-9220 Cell: (478) 607-0018 Fax: (478) 936-0291
745 Atlanta Hwy, Suite 203 Cumming, GA 30040
Hyde Prosthetics & Orthotics Ted Hyde BFA, CO, ATS DME provider; Prosthetics & Orthotics Phone: (478) 474-8040 Fax: (478) 474-8048 Web: http://www.hydepando.com/
3715 Vineville Ave. Macon, GA 31204
Ability Found Ability Found provide medical and rehabilitation equipment to people with disabilities free to individual who qualify. Phone: (801) 505-0529 Fax: (801) 261-0923 Web: http://www.abilityfound.org/Default.aspx
Attn: Ernest Robinson PhD 5236 S. Greenpine Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84123 E-Mail:
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AT Dynavox Rep: Mariciv Beebe DynaVox Mayer-Johnson is committed to generating speech devices and symbol-adapted special education software used to assist individuals in overcoming their speech, language and learning challenges. Phone: (404) 403-4288 Web: http://www.dynavoxtech.com/default
415 Freyer Drive Marietta, GA 30060
Speech Tools ARK Therapeutic Services INC A company that designs, manufactures, and sells speech therapy tools and other healthcare products. Phone: (803) 438-9779 Fax: (803) 438-9724 Web: http://www.arktherapeutic.com/
703 Clemson Road Columbia, SC 29229
Simplythick Rep: John Bailey SimplyThick® is the next-generation food and beverage thickener designed specifically for people who have difficulties swallowing. Phone: (678) 488-2467 Web: http://www.simplythick.com/
1750 Prospect Creek Drive Lawrenceville, GA 3004
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Talk Tools Therapy Through constant efforts to improve existing products and develop new tools to meet emerging needs, TalkTools Therapy™ has positioned itself as a primary worldwide source for oral placement, sensory, and feeding therapy supplies, and the popular brand TalkTools®. Phone: (866) 368-1449 Fax: (520) 795-8559 Web: http://www.talktools.com/
1852 Wallace Road, Suite H Charleston, SC 29407 E-Mail:
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Sensory/ Learning/ Feeding/ Misc. Tools Equipment Shop Equipment Shop was established to bring affordable equipment to families, schools, and agencies to enhance the development of children with disabilities. Phone: 1-800-525-7681 or (781) 275-7681 Fax: (781) 275-4094 Web: http://www.equipmentshop.com
PO Box 33 Bedford, MA 01730 E-Mail:
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Hip Helpers Hip Helpers® Support Shorts help babies and toddlers with low muscle tone improve rotational movement and limit, excessive hip abduction and assist in developing their movement skills. Phone: (757) 474-1579 Fax: (757) 495-0414 Web: http://www.hiphelpers.com/index.htm
Enabling Development, Inc. 612 Green Valley Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Sammons-Preston Patterson Medical Patterson Medical provides a large range of rehabilitation assistive and splinting products. Phone:1-800-323-5547 Fax: 1-800-547-4333 Web: http://www.pattersonmedical.com/ School Specialty Abilitations Abilitations® products provide you with solutions for balance, mobility, positioning, play, communication, sensory solutions, fine motor, and body works. Phone: (888) 388-3224 Fax: (888) 388-6344 Web:https://store.schoolspecialty.com/OA_HTM L/xxssi_ibeCategoryPage.jsp?docName=V70083 9&minisite=10206
School Specialty PO Box 1579 Appleton, WI 54912-1579 E-Mail:
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Super Duper Publications Super Duper Publication sells creative, colorful educational and therapy materials that you and your children will love. Phone: 1-800-277-8737 Fax: 1-800-978-7379 Web: http://www.superduperinc.com/
P.O. Box 24997 Greenville, SC 29616 E-Mail:
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