Local Support Services 


Speech and Language:

Fall Registration-2006 Social Skills Progrmas

           Communication Works
         Elizabeth Sautter, MA, CCC-SLP

         Hillary Kissack, MA, CCC-SLP

           Laurel Kirby, BA
         4400 Keller Ave., Ste. 200
         Oakland, CA 94605
           510-639-2929

    
         Speech, Language, Social Skills
        
          info@cwtherapy.com
         http://www.cwtherapy.com


The Speech Pathology Group:
2121 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925-945-1474
http://www.speechpathologygroup.com


Scottish Rite Center for Language Disorders-
Located in the following areas:
San Francisco 415-664-4646
Oakland 510-839-1513
San Jose 408-448-4357
Santa Rosa 707-539-6355


Happy Talkers:
7272 Valley Trails Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
925-600-0925
happytalkers@usa.com


Spring & Summer Registration-2005 Social Skills Program
Michelle Garcia Winner CCC-SLP
3550 Stevens Creek Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95117
408-557-8595

http://www.socialthinking.com

       Friendship Group
       Sandie Frawley, Ed.D
       9 Crow Canyon Ct.
       San Ramon, CA
       925-846-2413
      http://www.sandiefrawley.com


The Listening Center
1399 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925-952-4724
http://www.thelisteningcenter.net


The Swain Center
Listening Communication & Learning
795 Farmers Lane Ste., 23
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
dswain@theswaincenter.com


Creative Listening Center
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
925-686-0762
http://www.creativelisteningcenter.com

·         Behaviorist Services:

Tyra Sellers, JD, MA, BCBA
Behavior and Educational Consultant
831-419-9292
tyrasellers@mac.com


Sarah Trautman-Eslinger, Behaviorist
www.steconsultants.com

Milestones - Early Intervention ABA:
1620  N. Main Street #1
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-938-1862
milestoneswc@aol.com


Quality Behavioral Outcomes
Ralph Pampino, M.A., BCBA Senior Behavior Analyst
http://www.qboutcomes.com
415-748-2584


Quality Behavior Outcomes
Donald Wachelka, M.A., BCBA
Executive Director
One Embarcadero Center, Ste. 500
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-315-1630
http://www.qboutcomes.com


Spectrum Center:
Stephanie Charpralis
2855 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 994705
510-845-1321
http://www.spectrumcenter.org


Behavior Analysis, Inc.
1941 Oak Park Blvd. suite 30
Pleasnat Hill, CA 94523
925-210-9378
http://www.behavioranalysis.com


Dr. Ilene Lee, Ph.D.
( Provides "floor time" intervention)
110 Buchanan Drive
Sausalito, CA 94965
415-331-1511
Ilenelee@aol.com


Making a Connection:
Mark Cerruti, M.S.
PO Box 3277
Danville, CA 94526
925-806-8090
MACinWC@aol.com


Stepping Stones ABA-
Located in San Mateo
http://www.steppingstonesca.com


Frank Marone
Behavior Education Training Associates
Located in San Francisco 415-564-7830
http://www.aintmisbehavin.com


Behavorist Info:
http://www.behavioranalysts.com



CARD Center for Autism and Related Services
http://www.centerforautism.com

·         Occupational Therapy Services:

Nancy McGhee, OTR
(PEP: Perceptual Enrichment Program)
669 Saint Mary Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
925-484-9749
nancymcghee@comcast.net

Carol Aines, Educational Therapist (PEP)
Vista Educational Services
carolaines@earthlink.net

Nan Arkwright, MOT, OTR/L
Licensed & Registered OT
925-930-6292
pediotr@hotmail.com

Kristine Hubner OTR, CHT
(Sensory Integration)
510-331-3401
925-254-1137

Elizabeth Isono MS OTR
15 Altarinda Road Ste. 209
Orinda, CA 94563
925-258-9935
510-717-1300

Teri Jetter, MS, OTR (PEP)
Santa Cruz, CA
Tjotr@aol.com

Learning on the Move:
Kendra Convery, MS, OTR
2169-A Las Positas Court
Livermore, CA 94551
925-373-8900
http://www.learningonthemove.com

Therapy Links for Children
1923 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
925-933-5870

Suma Kids
1170 Burnette Ave. Ste.K
Concord, CA 94520
925-676-9165
925-890-7917

Sensory Web site:
http://www.thelighthouseproject.com


  • Social Skills Therapy


     Communication Works
     Elizabeth Sautter, MA, CCC-SLP

     Hillary Kissack, MA, CCC-SLP

      Laurel Kirby, BA
      4400 Keller Ave., Ste. 200
      Oakland, CA 94605
      510-639-2929
      info@cwtherapy.com
      http://www.cwtherapy.com

          

    Friendship Club;
    Sandie Frawley, Ed.D
    9 Crow Canyon Ct.
    San Ramon, CA
    925-846-2413
    http://www.sandiefrawley.com

    Autism Institute on Peer Relations and Play:
    Dr. Pamela Wolfberg, Ph.D
    San Francisco, CA
    415-753-5669
    http://www.autisminstitute.com
    EM: pamela@wolfberg.com
    Focus; integrated play group


    Bay Area Child Development Associates:
    1720 S. Amphlett Blvd., #225
    San Mateo, CA 94402
    650-655-7619

    Bay Area Child Development Associates
    East Bay Site:
    1800 Oak Park Blvd. #D1
    Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    925-938-7232
    http://www.bacda.com

    Dr. Maria Antoniadis, Ph.D.
    Social skills groups

    2999 Regent St.  Suite 522
    Berkeley Ca. 94705
    510-665-9326

Music Therapy


Instructor: Ms. Mitsuyo Moore
Incorporates live music, piano and visual art!
Lessons are provided in Walnut Creek
925-930-0661
mitsuyoart@aol.com
http://www.ronswoodsonfineart.com

     Theresa Srch-Nelson
        
tsrch@inter-linc.net

Dawn Iwamasa, MA, MT-BC
Board Certified
Walnut Creek, CA
925-952-9921
dawnayume@msn.com

Susan Rancer
Reg. Music Therapist
200 Estates Drive
Piedmont, CA 94611
510-654-5882

Ariel Kimball, MT-BC
Board Certified Music Therapist
Oakland, CA 94610
510-579-4500
realmermaid@hotmail.com

Margaret Settle, Music Teacher, Danville
Teaches clarinet, flute, sax etc.
flexible hours - for more information
925-837-6371


Other Relevant Services


CAT Center for Accessible Technology:
Resource/Education Center for computer
keyboarding and software for ASD kids (great program)
2547 8th Street, 12-A
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-841-3224
http://www.cforat.org


LindaMood Bell (learning assessments)
Corporate Headquarters
416 Higuera St.
San Luis Obispo, CA  93401
805-541-3836
http://www.lindamoodbell.com

       LindaMood Bell (learning assessments)
       36 Quail Court
       Walnut Creek, CA 94596
       800-300-1818



<>Special Olympics


In Pleasanton
Basketball-
Track -
Golf -
Softball -
Swimming -
for more information contact Louise Glueck
Tri-Valley Youth Coordinator
925-373-6468

louiseglueck@yahoo.com


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Fall After School Programs fro ASD kids-


Quest Camp (after school programs for ASD kids)
Dr. Bob Field, Ph.D.
2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Ste.,200
San Ramon, CA 94583
925-743-1370
http://www.questcamps.com

Special Recreation Services, Inc. (summer camp only)
PO Box 7733
Reno, NV 89510
775-827-3866
http://www.camplotsafun.com

Social Skills Classes
at Concord Parks and Recreation Department
Provided by SLP, Elena Torre
925-363-5892

Social Skills Track Camp
Summer Camp for ASD kids ages 9-12
(3 to 4 camper to every 1 staff)
Berkeley, CA
http://www.oski.org/html/scra_sst.htm

Concord AYSO (Soccer for Kids with special needs)
Contact Pete Gaughan at 925-687-7987 for more info

Making Math Real fall courses and Clinic (for children & adults)
check website for detailed information on courses and dates:
http://www.makingmathreal.org

The Julia Morgan Center
Therapeutic drama classes
Fall after school Program and summer camps
Beth DonahueTempleton
2640 College Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-845-8542 ext. 378
beth@juliamorgan.org

Visual Eyes Optometry
Dr.'s Susan Kim & Ed Laubach O.D.
4555 Hopyard Road Ste., C-19
Pleasanton, CA 94588
925-463-7330
925-463-7337
http://www.veoptometry.com
susan@drofiz.com

Dr. Asha Baja (Physical Therapist)
110 La Casa Via Ste.100
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925-935-4866

Dr. Clare Ames-Klein Ph.D.
(Child Psychologist for assessments/evaluations)
895 Moraga Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
925-283-6300


Dr. Jeanne Barta
Chiropractor
(NAET specialist for children with Autism)
5011 Clayton, CA 94521
925-682-4941

Nechama Robinson MA/MHC
Provides a program intervention that
applies rhythm to the task of building
and reinforcing interpersonal skills.
rhythmbe@sbcglobal.net

Developmental Spectrums
(Biomedical information for ASD kids)
4463 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasnaton, CA 94588
http://www.developmentalspectrums.com

CA Chapter of the National Autism Association
Executive Director is Aria Ligi
http://www.freewebs.com/calnaa/
aria@nationalautism.org

East Bay Learning Disabilities Association
Providing Information and Referrals
PO Box 5513, Berkeley, CA 94705
eblda@hotmail.com

The National Fragile X Foundation
Robert Miller, Executive Director
PO Box 190488 San Francisco, CA 94119
800-688-8765
http://www.fragileX.org

Special Needs Project
Good Books about Disabilities
800-333-6867
http://www.specialneeds.com


Bodin Associates
Educational Alternatives
5050 El Camino Real Ste., 101
Los Altos, CA 94022
831-438-3309
http://www.bodinassociates.com


Ken Oliver, Special Education Advocate
3730 Randolph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602-1232
510-482-2039
EM ken.oliver@sbcglobal.net


Kim Goldman, Special Education Advocate/Consultant
Walnut Creek
925-256-6607
EM Kimsuegoldman@aol.com


       Navigating the Regional Center System:

       Advocate Consultant; James Huyck
       916-529-5300
       email; jfhuyck@yahoo.com

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