Resources

Adaptive Equipment & Products

Shoe Train, LTD
A large selection of styles & widths for fitting & special needs. Coming Late Spring: Shoe Train will be substantially increasing the size of its space. We stock hot dogs and patti bobs.
11325 Seven Locks Rd., Cabin John Mall, Potomac, MD, 301-299-9662.

Arts & Recreation

Create-A-Story
Play sessions and art therapy for children of all ages. Sensory integration, art therapy, developmental play activities, story telling and infant stimulation.
Bethesda, MD, 301-365-7907.

Fairfax County Park Authority - Adapted Leisure Services
One-to-one assistance with recreation and leisure programs for people with physical and/or developmental disabilities.
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks, 12055 Govt. Center Pkwy., Fairfax, VA, 703-324-8565.

Imagination Stage's AccessAbility Program
Theater arts classes, companies and summer camps for children with disabilities and special needs - developmental, cognitive and physical. See ad in All Kinds of Kids for more information.
www.imaginationstage.org, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD, 301-280-1644.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Accessibility of programs and arrangements for accommodations for children and adults with special needs by advance request.
www.kennedy-center.org/accessibility, 2700 F St., NW, Washington, DC, 202-416-8727.

MarVaTots 'n Teens Gymnastics
Gymnastics helps develop coordination & balance while building confidence and self-esteem. Classes are inclusive.
www.marvatotsnteens.com, 5636 Randolph Rd., Rockville, MD, 301-468-9181.

Wediko Summer Program
Nationally recognized therapeutic summer program in New Hampshire.
wediko@wediko.org, 617-292-9200.

Books, Publications & More

Sensory Resources
Juan Herring
Resourceful workshops, books and videos for children with sensory related issues, grades 3-9. Toll Free: 888-357-5867
www.sensoryresources.com, info@sensoryresources.com, 2500 Chandler Ave., Suite 3, Las Vegas, NV, 702-433-0404.

UnlockthePuzzle.com
Amy Goodman
Autism awareness bracelets for fundraisers, conferences and workshops.
www.unlockthepuzzle.com, 202-418-1549.

Child Care

Special Care Nannies
Anie Tandler, M.A.
Providing specialized care to support children with special needs. Full-time, Part-time and As-needed placements available.
atandler@cox.net, 6832 Old Dominion Dr., Suite 200, McLean, VA, 703-356-3118.

Counseling

Sherry Askwith, LCSW-C, PC
Your ADHD Child: Diagnosis, Assessment, family, individual & group therapy, parenting classes.
9053 Shady Grove Ct., Gaithersburg, MD, 301-330-2361.

Selfwish...Self-Care for Family Caregivers
Michelle Buzgon, CPCC, and Barbara Epstein, M.A.
Individual & Group Coaching (in person and by phone) for family caregivers of special needs children and of adults affected by age, illness or disability. Offering Workshops, Retreats, Community-Building & Networking. 301-881-1111
www.selfwish.com, info@selfwish.com, Washington, DC, 202-966-3851.

Educational Resources

Bass Educational Services
Judith S. Bass
College planning services for students with learning disabilities and AD/HD
judy@collegeconsulting.info, 4229 Cherry Valley Dr., Olney, MD, 240-606-4996.

Department of Kinesiology, University of Maryland
Seminar series for parents on children's movement difficulties.
www.hhp.umd.edu/KNES/DCD, LICHIOU@umd.edu, Health & Human Performance Bldg., College Park, MD, 301-405-2574.

Joseph Gorin, Psy.D.
Neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessment, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD.
2607 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 202-518-5900.

Holistic Help for Your Struggling Student
Linda Warschoff, M.S.
Drug-free options for changing ADHD behaviors, Handle (TM) screenings to identify and treat learning challenges with simple home activities (go to www.handle.org), Phono-Graphix (TM) reading tutoring.
lwarschoff@comcast.net, 301-434-4591.

Georgia K. Irvin & Associates
Georgia Irvin
We have helped thousands of families find the right school.
www.gkirvin.com, 4701 Willard Ave., Suite 227, Chevy Chase, MD, 301-951-0131.

King Therapeutic & Assessment Services, LLC
Seth King, Psy.D.
Provides psychoeducational testing, diagnosis, court-ordered evaluations, consultation & individual & family therapy.
seth70king@comcast.net, 4401 East-West Hwy., Suite 306, Bethesda, MD, 301-641-2686.

The Lab School of Washington
Tutoring for all ages (5-adult) in MD, DC and VA with 1:1 teaching in the client's home. All levels of reading, math, written language, science, social studies. French, Spanish, test prep (SSAT, SAT, GRE, GMAT) and executive functioning.
www.labschool.org, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC, 202-944-3086.

LearningRx
Proven program improves learning and reading by building cognitive and executive functioning skills in 12-18 weeks.
www.learningrx.com, metrodc@learningrx.net, Wyngate Medical Park, 5606 Shields Dr., Bethesda, MD, 301-897-3237.

Mindworks of Northern Virginia
Neuropsychological and psychoeducational testing; social skills groups; child, family and adult therapy and medication management.
Chantilly, VA, 703-378-7998.

National Speech/Language Therapy Center
Evaluation and treatment of a variety of speech, language, processing and pragmatic disorders.
www.nationalspeech.com, 5606 Shields Dr., Bethesda, MD, 301-493-0023.

The School Counseling Group, Inc.
www.schoolcounseling.com, guidance@schoolcounseling.com, 4725 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC, 202-333-3530.

School Finders
6001 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD, 301-230-9010.

School Support Services, LLC
Psychological evaluation, organizational coaching, case management and academic bridge program.
schoolsupportllc@aol.com, 4701 Sangamore Rd., Suite 135-S, Bethesda, MD, 301-656-5200.

The Special Kids Company, Inc.
Lisa Frank and Andrea Bennett
IEP Process, Educational & Behavioral Consultation, Advocacy, Assessments & IEP Analysis.
www.specialkidscompany.com, LFrank@specialkidscompany.com, 3618 Underoak Dr., Ellicott City, MD, 410-418-5590.

Ruth B. Spodak & Associates
Specialists in learning disabilities, ADHD and related behavioral issues.
6155 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD, 301-770-7507.

Elizabeth Stoff, M.Ed.
Educational advocacy/placement, IEP development, assistance with special education process.
cstoff@comcast.net, Rockville, MD, 301-294-7319.

The Treatment and Learning Centers
Educational testing/tutoring, speech-language therapy & evaluation, occupational therapy & evaluation, audiology services.
www.ttlc.org, 9975 Medical Center Dr., Rockville, MD, 301-424-5200.

Tutoring for Success, Inc.
Home-based tutoring tailored to fit each student's needs.
MD, 301-838-7640
www.tutoringforsuccess.com, info@tutoringforsuccess.com, 13159 Applegrove Ln., Oak Hill, VA, 703-390-9220.

Write On! Tutoring
Victoria Baldassano
Individual lessons in writing and reading comprehension for students, grade 3-college. Specialist in ADHD, learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. M.A. in Writing, Johns Hopkins.
vsano@aol.com, 301-431-3970.

Family Support

Amos Associates
Respite care and family support services for children and adults with disabilities. Autism Waiver Provider.
amosrespite@yahoo.com, Rockville, MD, 301-315-6374.

Braley & Thompson
Treatment, foster care & family services.
1-800-899-4077
www.btkids.com, 14102 Sullyfield Cr., Suite 300, Chantilly, VA, 703-961-8711.

Fitness

Fitness for Health
Marc Sickel, ATC
Improve your child's fitness, motivation and self-esteem in our state-of-the-art facility. Ages preschool and older, including those with special needs.
fitnessforhealth@yahoo.com, 11140 Rockville Pike, Suite 303, Rockville, MD, 301-231-7138.

Funfit Kids Like Me @ Funfit Family Fitness Center
Fitness classes for special needs, ages 2-8.
301-975-0099
www.funfit.us, 17511 Redland Rd., Rockville, MD, 888-8-FUNFIT.

Health

Alternative Medicine Center
Safe and effective alternative medicine therapies provided with the intention to help cure, rather than suppress, problems.
www.alternativemedicinecenter.info, myalternatives@yahoo.com, 15001 Shady Grove Rd., Suite 100, Rockville, MD, 301-251-2335.

Legal Services

Attorney Richard Gottesman & Associates
Medical Malpractice, Cerebral Palsy & Birth Injury Attorneys. 1-800-295-1107
www.richardgottesman.com

Savit & Szymkowicz, LLP
Providing legal services in Maryland and the District of Columbia, including Special Education Advocacy and Strategy, Civil Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration, Estate Planning & Probate, Family Law.
www.bowsslaw.com, 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 601 North, Bethesda, MD, 301-951-9191.

Schochor, Federico and Staton, P.A.
Medical malpractice, plaintiff's attorney. Birth injuries, cerebral palsy, developmental delays.
www.sfspa.com, info@sfspa.com, 1050 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 888-234-0001.

Organizations

The Disability Ministry of McLean Bible Church
Weekend respite care open to the community, Sunday school classes for children with special needs, adults with developmental delays community, deaf ministry, parent support group, enrichment and training programs, accessible facility.
access@mcleanbible.org, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA, 703-770-2942.

Pathfinders for Autism
Linda Pearl
Provides free information about autism services and programs throughout Maryland.
www.pathfindersforautism.org, PO Box 10501, Baltimore, MD, 866-806-8400.  

Photography

Kammerman Portraits
Lisa Kammerman
We specialize in creating beautiful portraits of special kids and their families.
www.kammerman.com, portraits@kammerman.com, 7829 Cayuga Ave., Bethesda, MD, 301-229-1383.  

Private Schools

Chelsea School
Coed day school, grades 5-12. Phonics-based instruction, tutorials, college prep curriculum, counseling, speech/language services, where learning disabilities are the priority.
www.chelseaschool.edu, information@chelseaschool.edu, 711 Pershing Dr., Silver Spring, MD, 301-585-1430.

Gow School
Dyslexia remediation, Orton phonics, 4:1 student to teacher ratio.
www.gow.org, 2491 Emery Dr., South Wales, NY, 716-687-2002.

Ivymount School
Educational program incorporates therapeutic services such as: speech/language therapy, occupational/physical therapy for students ages 4-21. Tutoring and individualized therapy available.
www.ivymount.org, 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville, MD, 301-469-0223.

Jenny Waelder Hall Center for Children
Margie Brickley
Specialized nursery school for children with social and emotional challenges.
jwhcenter@aol.com, 3150 Chesapeake St., NW, Washington, DC, 202-237-1550.

The Katherine Thomas School
A private, special education day school for children pre-school through 10th grade with language and learning disabilities whose individual needs are met through a multi-sensory, developmental, language-intensive curriculum.
www.ttlc.org, 9975 Medical Center Dr., Rockville, MD, 301-738-9691.

Kingsbury Center
Diagnostic testing, remedial tutoring and day school for learning disabled students.
www.kingsbury.org, center@kingsbury.org, 5000 14th St., NW, Washington, DC, 202-722-5555.

The Lab School of Washington
Multifaceted programs for LD/ADHD. Day school (ages 5-18), tutoring services (DC, VA and MD), adult night school, psychological services, OT and speech and language.
www.labschool.org, 4759 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC, 202-965-6600.

Pershing School
Coed day school. Grades 4-8. Phonics-based reading, remediation, study skills, 10:1 student-teacher ratio. A better alternative for bright learning disabled children.
www.pershingschool.com, information@pershingschool.com, 713 Pershing Dr., Silver Spring, MD, 301-585-3924.

Sulam, Inc.
Amy Werbin
Specialized services meeting diverse learners' needs in Jewish day schools.
www.sulam.org, 13300 Arctic Ave., Rockville, MD, 301-962-9400.

Therapy

Basic Concepts
Speech-language therapy & evaluations, social skills groups, reading & writing, ages 2-18.
6129 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD, 301-881-8175.

Children's Speech and Language Therapy Center
Evaluation & therapy for children with speech, language and/or feeding disorders.
1020 Elden St., Suite 103, Herndon, VA, 703-435-0488.

Early Intervention Therapists
Specializes in pediatric, physical, occupational and speech therapy.
6208 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD, 301-468-9343.

Expressive Therapy Center
Stephanie Natter
Individual and family therapy, social skills and support groups, parent guidance, psychological and educational testing.
www.expressivetherapycenter.com, 14808 Physicians Lane, Suite 111, Rockville, MD, 301-869-1017.

Kids Therapy Works
Linda Nolan, OTR/L
Offering occupational therapy, sensory integration testing and treatment, therapeutic preschool and much more.
Silver Spring, MD, 301-384-5081.

RehabPlus Group, Inc.
Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language therapy, mental health.
www.rehabplusgroup.com, 7474 Greenway Center Dr., Suite 620, Greenbelt, MD, 877-55-REHAB.

Sense-Ational Playtime, LLC
We offer speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, social-skills groups and a summer camp for young children with special needs. 301-942-6006 X4
www.sense-ationalplaytime.com, 12122 A Heritage Park Cr., Silver Spring, MD

Spectrum Center, Inc.
Integrated therapy solutions for sensory integration, multi-system developmental delays, PDD and autism, learning disabilities and dyslexia.
www.spectrumcenter.com, 4715 Cordell Ave., 4th Fl., Bethesda, MD, 301-657-0988.

Kathryn S. Steinman, Psy.D.
Specializing in psychoeducational assessments and treatment of social and emotional difficulties in children and adolescents.
4828-B West Ln., Bethesda, MD, 202-441-4688.

Peg Wilson, M.S., O.T.R.
Certified in sensory integration testing and neuro-developmental treatment.
301 N. Fairfax St., Suite 106, Alexandria, VA, 703-683-0259.

Wortman & Wortman - Therapy and Tutoring for Terrific Kids
Individual and family therapy: ADHD, weight or body image issues. Randi Wortman, Ph.D., 301-493-6989
Social skills, mentoring/tutoring including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Will travel. John Wortman, 240-899-1732
Bethesda, MD

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