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Tutors/Educational Consultants
Barbara Bennett,
M.A.
Educational Therapist/Educational Consultant, Seattle WA
Diagnostic assessment and remediation for dyslexia, ADHD,
dysgraphia, written language
disorders, study skills,
organizational skills, anxiety.
bb_edtherapy1@yahoo.com,
206-325-2522,
http://www.barbara-bennett.com
Liza
Robertson, certified primary teacher
Trained in
early steps - early intervention reading program. For children
kindergarten through second grade. mailto:olizaloo@yahoo.com, 206-617-0819, Northwest Seattle area
Louis DeFranza
Private on-on-one tutoring for school-aged children with learning
disabilities, autism, attention difficulties, social/emotional needs.
Will work with families to develop goals and is willing and enjoys working
with students in a variety of settings. Master's Degree in Special
Education and ten years teaching experience in public and private schools.
email: mrzer1@mac.com
Margaret Kulkin, Northwest K-8 Learning
Support, Inc.
Tutoring, assistance and academic
support for students with language
delays, learning disabilities or special needs. Approved by Office
of Superintendent for Public Instruction,
mkulkin@nwk8learningsupport.com,
http://www.nwk8learningsupport.com/, 206-714-6392
Dr. Elizabeth Smith, Ph.D.,
Kinderminds
KinderMinds provides educatonal testing specializes in helping
school-age children with learning disabilities realize their full
academic potential. Also provides admissions testing, achievement
testing, and consulting. 15510 128th Court NE,
Woodinville, WA 98072, 425-301-1816,
elizabeth.smith@kinderminds.com
Kendra Wagner, Academic Therapist
Private Practice in Reading and Written Language Instruction, ADHD,
Dyslexia, and Language Processing Disorders, Advocate for Parents in
Schools ,www.readingwritingthinking.net,
kendra9@mindspring.com
Caroline Mass, Special Education Advocate and Tutor
Advises parents with special needs children as they navigate through the
public school system. Tutoring in Math, Reading and Writing. Also
provides guidance for writing accommodations in IEP and 504 Plans at 2 &
4 year colleges as well as vocational programs.
carolinemass@comcast.net, 206-527-1869
Barbara
Kendziorski, M.Ed.
Tutoring specialist and educational consultant with 35 years of
experience in private and public schools. Specializing in children
with learning differences and attention deficit difficulties.
2611 NE 125th #117, Seattle, 206-365-7578
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Speech
Nicole Wiggins,
MS, CCC
Pediatric
Speech and Language Pathologist. Experience with Autism, Asperger's, and
other disorders of relating and communicating. Greenspan and Wieder's
Floortime and DIR also available. Call (206) 669-6309.
Laura S. Smith, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech
and language disorders, stuttering, multiple-handicaps, learning
disabilities, autism, aphasia, behavioral disorders, Attention Deficit
Disorders, swallowing disorders, and orofacial myofunctional disorders.
www.talkslp.com,
Nancy Mumm, MS, CCC
Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist, 793 Ericksen Ave Suite 123,
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, 206.660.6504
Nancy Oyloe, MS, CCC-SPL
850-A
NE 95th st.,Seattle, WA 98115
nkoyloe@mac.com
Specializing in young children with motor speech/articulation disorders
and is PROMPT certified at the instructor level.
http://www.nancyoyloe.com
Alice Stroutsos, M.S.-CCC
19401 40th Ave. W. #310, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Specializing in young children with motor speech/articulation disorders,
developmental delays, and ASD. Is PROMPT certified and a PROMPT
Instructor.
Astroutsos@comcast.net, phone: 425-582-2473,
Elizabeth Chapdelaine MS CCC-SLP
11400 Airport Road, Suite #305,
Everett, WA 98204
Speech and Language therapy for children with a variety of disorders
with emphasis on children with ASD, Auditory Processing and Motor Speech
Disorders
425-314-1716,lizchapdelaine@gmail.com,
www.bloomingspeech.com
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Mental Health
Rebecca Bloom,
ATR-BC LMHC
Uses art therapy with Asperger spectrum preteens to help them organizer their
thoughts and feelings.
Bloom
Counseling, 600 First
Avenue, Suite 236, Seattle,
Washington 98104,
206.380.6297
www.bloomcounseling.com
Jennifer Brown, MSW
Child and
Family Therapist With Asperger and Autism Training, 17220 127th Pl NE, Suite
300, Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 318-0062 or jenniferbrownmsw@aol.com
.
Elaine A
Duncan, MA
Provides Asperger's screenings, social skills groups for teens and adults,
vocational counseling, family and individual counseling for those on the
spectrum and their families. Also treat internet addiction.
Office in Redmond and Everett. Call (425) 883-4939 or email
elainaduncan@msn.com for appointments.
J ean
Gant, M.Ed., M.A. Counseling
Child Counseling &
Consultation Specialties: Autism & Asperger Syndrome includes social
learning groups, individual therapy, family support, and consultation to
schools.
GantJ_750@msn.com phone (206) 501-9404
Marilyn Minkin
Marriage and family counseling as well as specializing in deaf-blind.
425-688-9073
Colleen Paul,
MA, LMHCA
Mental Health Counseling, 130 Nickerson Street, Seattle,
breathemydear@gmail.com (720)839 – 8667,
www.seatowntherapy.com
Carrie Sheppard, LMHC Psychotherapist
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), individual and family
psychotherapy for children and adults on the spectrum, friendship groups, in
Kent/Covington. Call 253-859-3505 or email
carriesheppard@mindspring.com,
27023 164th Ave SE, Covington, WA (easy access to Hwy 18).
Madeleine Taney, MA,
M.Ed.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist.
Madeleine is a retired special education teacher of 14 years. She has
experience with moderate to severe disabilities including ADHD, Autism,
PDD and other disorders that can present difficulties with social skills
and self-management. She provides parenting support, education and
training focusing on strengths and the parent as the expert on their
child. She supports the child and adolescent in helping learn to express
their feelings appropriately and build self esteem and set goals.
206-304-1954
Peter Weiss, MA,
LMHC, CMHS
Child, adolescent and family therapy, social skills groups for children
on autism spectrum.
peter@seattlechildtherapy.com,
www.seattlechildtherapy.com,
206-245-9975
Lifespan
Professional Services
Bainbridge Island
Beth Jenson, MA, MFT
Marriage and Family therapist specializing in the parents and
family of special needs children, as well as individuals and couples
with Asperger's or HF Autism. Free weekly support group on
Wednesdays 7-9pm for parents of kids with Autism (POKA) at the
Woodinville office. Frequent lectures and couples workshops on the
Eastside for parents of special-needs kids.
bethjenson@comcast.net,
425-830-2493,
www.bethjenson.com
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Psychiatrists
Robert Devny
(425) 481-0429
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Psychologists
Katherine Coy,
Clinical Psychologist
Diagnosis, relationship-based treatment and school consultation for
individuals with ADHD/ADD and on the autistic spectrum. Call (425)
467-6252 or kscoy@hotmail.com
Russell B. Hanford,
PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist working with children, teens, and adults
with Asperger’s Disorder and ADHD.
400 E Pine St, Suite 220, Seattle, WA 98122,
,
206-409-9613
drhanford@russhanford.com.
Susan K. Jenkins, Ph.D.
Psychotherapy for children with ADHD. 320 West Gaylor St.,
Seattle, WA 98119, 206-285-7215
Gwen Lewis, Ph.D.
Neuropsychological testing and evaluation. 555 Dayton St, Suite D,
Edmonds, WA 98020 425-672-1850
Elizabeth MacKenzie, Ph.D.,
Diagnosis of ADHD and Learning Disabilities; Consultation regarding
appropriate daycare/school placement; accommodations for K-12 and
college students; individual and family-focused treatment services for
children preschool-aged through adolescence.
emackenzie@west-seattle-psych.com; 206-932-2590, www.west-seattle-psych.com
Karen Pavlidis, Ph.D.
http://www.arboretumpsychologicalservices.com/psychologists.aspx
(206) 920-2518
Nora Thompson, Psychologist
Diagnosis, evaluation, and formal assessments. (425) 640-6134, Cascade Neuropsychological Services, Edmonds.
Ann Uherek
(206) 729-2101,
Snohomish and Woodinville.
John Whitehead, Psychologist
School consultations, individual therapy,
group therapy, diagnostic evaluations, and formal assessments. John
Whitehead, PsyD, (206) 419-2902, 140 Lakeside Ave, Suite 220, Seattle, WA.
Milani Smith,
PHD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Diagnostic evaluations, evaluations to develop treatment recommendations for
home and school, and school consultation. Ages 18 months to 18 years. Call
(206) 235-0766.
Bryan K. Robison, Clinical Psychologist
Neuropsychological testing, parent coaching and school consultation for
individuals with ADHD and on the autistic spectrum.
bkrobison@yahoo.com (206)
550-9736.
Mariam Araujo, Ph.D.
Diagnostic and formal assessments, therapy and consultation for children and
adolescents. Also serving Spanish-speaking families and children.
(206) 226-9689, http://www.mariamaraujo.com
Yumi Hiraga, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
http://www.arboretumpsych.com/hiraga/default.aspx,
400 E. Pine St, Suite 220, Seattle, WA, 98122, 206-729-2829
Cindy Dupuy,
PhD, Learning Disabilities Specialist
Diagnostic testing and reporting. Specializing in families that have
had difficulties getting the right information about their child’s
learning needs.
http://www.explanationsld.com/, 9725
SE 36th, Mercer
Island, (425) 378-7634
Amy Summers, Phd
Psychological and educational testing services for
individuals, from birth through adulthood.
http://amysummersphd.com/,
5506 33rd Avenue N.E., Suite D, Seattle, WA 98105, 206-522-4104
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Physicians
Stephen Glass, MD
Pediatric Neurologist - 17924 - 140th Ave NE Ste 200 -- Woodinville,
WA 98172 - Telephone: 425-424-9200
Ted Ritter, ARNP
Northwest ADHD and Behavioral Medicine, 11821 NE 128th ST Ste H, Kirkland
WA 98034, 425-821-9730. www.NWABM.com.
Diagnosis and medication management of ADHD. Help with mood swings and
anxiety. Treats all ages.
K. David Epley,
M.D. , Pediatric
Ophthalmology
1101
Madison St., Suite 600,Seattle, WA 98104,(206) 215-2020. Secondary office:
11919 N.E. 128th St.,Suite A, Kirkland, WA 98104, (425) 821-6655, (425)
821-3366
Julia Bledsoe, MD
Pediatric Care Center, University of Washington, Roosevelt Site, 4245
Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, 206-598-3000,
jbledsoe@u.washington.edu.
About
one half of Dr. Bledsoe's clinic patients are adopted, mostly from
overseas. In addition, Dr. Bledsoe works part-time in the UW Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome and Diagnostic Prevention Network Clinic. She is also the parent of
two adopted children.
Dr. Rhonda Levitt
Adolescent and Pedeatric Physician, Northwest Pediatrics, 11545 15th
Ave
NE Ste
205, Seattle, WA 98125, (206) 364-2010, specialities include Acne,
Adolescent Medicine, Anorexia, Asthma, Attention Deficit Disorder,
Eczema, Infant Care, Meet & Greet Appointments, Parenting Issues,
Pediatric Exams
Deborah McGrew,
MD, OT
Outside the Box Pediatrics and Behavioral Medicine. Pediatric and
developmental therapist providing holistic specialized
neurodevelopmental care for children and their families in the Burien
area. In addition to being a board certified Pediatrician and a
developmental OT, she has studied with the following nationally
recognized experts: Stanley Greenspan MD (the DIR/ICDL group), Mel
Levine MD, Daniel Seigel MD, Ned Hallowell/John Ratey MDs and more. bibidaktari@gmail.com
; 206-241-4646.
Brock Eide, MD and Fernette Eide, MD
Eide Neurolearning Clinic, Testing for children age 6-12 years with
school or learning difficulties. 6701 139th Pl SW, Edmonds, WA 98026.
Email: neurolearning (@) gmail.com Website: www.neurolearning.com
Dr. Devorah Steinecker, DO
Holistic Pediatrics and Family Health. Neurolgist
specializing in a holistic approach to the treatment of
developmental issues of early childhood. Practice includes special
needs kids and their families with a variety of concerns from low
tone to seizures.
www.holisticpediatrics.com
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Legal
Larry Davis, M, Ed.
Educational
Advocate/Consultant in the Puget Sound region since 1998, Larry supports
parents as they navigate through the public school system addressing special
needs issues: ADHD/ADD, Asperger's/HFA, Learning Disabilities with an
emphasis on IEP and Section 504 negotiation and development. As a
former Public School
Principal, with extensive Special Education and Gifted Education experience
for over 25 years, his expertise proves most helpful in the negotiating
process with school personnel. Contact Larry at (206)
914-0975cor by email at ldavis98070@yahoo.com
David A.
Anderson, Attorney at Law
Specializes in guardianship for children with special needs.7016 35th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115206-267-7200
Karen L.
Mitterer, Attorney at Law
Specializing in special education and disability law. Call (206)
669-6167 or email
kmittererlaw@aol.com for more information.
Charlotte Cassady, Attorney at Law,
Specializing in
disability law, including special needs trusts, guardianship, and special
education
law. Call (206) 264-9420 or email
CDCassady@aol.com for more
information.
Jeannette A. Cohen M.Ed. J.D. Attorney at Law,
17826 1st
Avenue NW, Shoreline, WA 98177, (206) 542-7234.
Daussault Law Group
The Daussalt Law Group specializes in Spec Ed law, advocacy, estate planning
and guardianships. 2722 Eastlake Ave E, Ste 200 Seattle, Washington
98102 Phone: (206) 324-4300
bus@dussaultlaw.com.
Larry R. Garrett, Esq.
Estate Planning and Guardianship services: including preparation of
Wills, trusts, petitioning for guardianship and ongoing advising of
guardians of the disabled, 5507
35th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98105, 206-547-1400,
www.holmancahill.com
Katherine George, attorney
Special education and public interest law, appeals, legislative
advocacy. Bellevue, WA. (425) 653-5516.
kathygeorgelaw@comcast.net
Diane Frost Wiscarson,
P.C.
Special education law and advocacy.
Exclusively represents children with disabilities enrolled in public
school in WA and OR.
503-727-0202
www.wiscarsonlaw.com
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Other
Sally Kidder Davis,
M.Ed., PCI Certified Parent Coach
Parent support coach providing parents with guidance on finding
solutions that work for each family. Focus aAreas include adoption,
co-parenting discrepancies, learning differences including ADHD and
Dyslexia, social networking guidelines. sally@parentwell.com;
206-780-0104,
www.parentwell.com
Redwood Psychological & Counseling Services, PLLC
Social Skill Building Groups, Therapeutic Yoga, and much more. Contact
(425) 486-9952 or redwoodpsych@aol.com , 17220 127th Place NE #102,
Woodinville, WA 98072.
Lynn Serack,
M. Ed.
Individualized support for differently-abled learners, PO Box 624,
Preston, WA 98040, 425-765-6592
Jen Hastings, Music Therapist
Works with children of all ages, specializing in developmental
disabilities and serving individuals with autism. Staff member of Music
Works Northwest,
click here for bio or email
therapyatmusicworks@yahoo.com
Wendy Zieve, MA, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist
Addresses social skills, speech, motor and academic areas using active
music activities. Serves children with autism, cerebral palsy and
other disabilities. Individual and group therapy. email:
wzieve@comcast.net
Jeff Monteleone Tutoring Service
Works with special needs and learning disabled students at the middle
school and high school levels to achieve academic success and life-long
learning skills.
jeff@thewasltutor.com, 425-293-1721
Sabina
Pascal, Preen LLC
Non-medical caregiving and companionship to individuals of all
ages with disabilities and special needs.
Preenishere@hotmail.com; (206) 228-5842
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