Northeast Ohio Information Brief Description ABILIKIDS AbiliKids is a private therapy company specialized in Website: http://www.abilikids.com pediatric occupational, physical and speech therapy. Email: [email protected] AbiliKids also provides social skills groups and summer Location: Different locations and phone numbers here camps for children with autism spectrum disorders. ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN, AUTISM Achievement Centers for Children offers a full‐day PROGRAM preschool program (ages 3‐5) and school program (K‐ Website: http://www.achievementcenters.org 2nd grade) for children with ASD. Methodologies include: Location: Different locations and phone numbers here Structured Teaching (TEACCH), Sensory Integration, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Augmentative Communication, Behavioral Analysis/Modification, Floor‐time and Music Therapy. Tuition is paid by the school district of the child’s residence, as well as transportation in most cases. AUTISM SERVICES FOR KIDS Autism Services for Kids (ASK), is a private consulting Website: http://www.autismservicesforkids.com agency that specializes in an ABA (Applied Behavioral Phone: (216) 834‐2881 Analysis), VB (Verbal Behavior), and play therapy Location: 2623 Princeton Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 approach to teaching children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other behavioral and/or learning disorders BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION INSTITUTE OF OHIO (BIIO) It is the mission of the Behavioral Intervention Institute Website: of Ohio to help bring children with autism spectrum and http://www.behavioralinterventioninstituteofohio.com other mental health disorders to their highest potential Phone: (440) 250‐8800 by offering Individualized Education Plan (IEP) support Location: 24865 Detroit Rd., Westlake, OH 44145 services, school and home program consultation and after‐school focus sessions. CREATIVE LEARNING WORKSHOP: LIFE BEYOND SCHOOL Transitional high school setting for students without a Website: http://www.theclw.com/lifebeyond.html diploma and currently on an IEP. Preparing young adults Educational and Transition Services Email: [email protected] for postsecondary transition through evidenced‐based Phone: (330) 393‐0112 practices while investing in academics, life, social, and Location: 2460 Elm Rd. Suite 400, Warren, OH 44483 vocational skills. HATTIE LARLHAM The Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities Website: http://www.hattielarlham.org offers education from either Constellation Schools or the Phone: (330) 274‐2272 Crestwood Local School District, both of which staff Location: 9772 Diagonal Rd., Mantua, OH 44255 classrooms within the building. HOPE EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING HOPE specializes in helping parents work effectively Website: http://www.hopeforlearning.com with schools to plan programs that help children with Email: [email protected] special needs learn and thrive. Through our services, we Phone: (440) 247‐0083 facilitate positive, proactive communication and Location: PO Box 261, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 cooperation between parents of children with special needs and school personnel. Northeast Ohio Information Brief Description LANGUAGE LEARNING ASSOCIATES Language Learning Associates (LLA) serves all counties Website: www.LLAtherapy.org in Northeastern Ohio and provides diagnostic, treatment Email: [email protected] and support services to people of all ages, with the goal Location: Different locations and phone numbers here of helping individuals maintain and enhance their communicative skills, including those with ASD. LINKING, EMPLOYMENT, ABILITIES, AND POTENTIAL LEAP provides information, education, training, (LEAP) employment, and independent‐living services to people Website: http://www.leapinfo.org with disabilities. Location: Different locations, emails and phone numbers here MILESTONES AUTISM ORGANIZATION Milestones Autism Organization is dedicated to Website: http://milestones.org improving the quality of life for individuals on the autism Email: [email protected] spectrum and their families helping individuals reach Phone: (216) 464‐7600 their potential through education of family members and Location: 23880 Commerce Pk. Suite 2, Beachwood, OH 44122 professionals in evidence‐based practical strategies. Transitional services can also be found here. NORTH COAST TUTORING SERVICES They provide tutoring customized to fit individual needs Website: www.northcoasted.com and have the experience to make learning interesting for Email: [email protected] those children with special education needs. In addition, Phone: (440) 914‐0200 many children with learning differences are eligible for Location: 31300 Solon Rd. Suite 1, Solon, OH 44139 one the State of Ohio scholarship programs. POSITIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM Through integrated special education and mental health Website: http://www.pepcleve.org services, Positive Education Program (PEP) is able to Phone: (216) 361‐4400 provide individualized care to children and youth Location: The Rico F. Pallotta Building, 3100 Euclid Ave., experiencing emotional disturbances and demonstrating Cleveland, OH 44115 severe and challenging behaviors. REM OHIO REM Ohio provides quality, community‐based services Website: http://www.rem‐oh.com for people with developmental disabilities and other Phone: (888) 644‐9730 complex conditions. We are innovators in the field of Educational and Transition Services Location: 470 Portage Lakes Dr. Suite 207, Akron, OH 44319 human services – providing flexible, person‐centered services and support empowering individuals we serve to grow and thrive in the communities they call home. SUMMIT ACADEMY SCHOOLS Summit Academy Community Schools are specialized Website: http://www.summitacademies.com school for children with AD/HD, autism spectrum Phone: (330) 670‐8470 disorders and related disorders from 5 to 22 years old. Management Location: 2791 Mogadore Rd., Akron, OH 44312 The majority of the students are on an Individual Different school locations here Educational Plan (IEP). Summit Academies are free public schools which operate as part of the Public School System of the State of Ohio. SUPPORT 4 TEACHERS AND FAMILIES Although they serve all ages, their primary focus is Website: http://www.s4ts4f.com helping families whose child is 22 or older. Services Phone: (440) 471‐7911 include private, in‐home behavioral support and Location: 30400 Detroit Rd. Suite 208, Westlake, OH 44145 guidance that focuses on increasing the independence and inclusion of persons with disabilities into their community and everyday life. Northeast Ohio Information Brief Description SOCIETY FOR EQUAL ACCESS (SEA) Assists individuals with disabilities to live more Website: independently through adult daily living skills and Email: [email protected] transition programs. Services Phone: (330) 343‐9292 or (888) 213‐4452 (toll free) or (330) 602‐2557 (TTY) Location: 1458 5th St. NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 Educational and Transition Northeast Ohio Information Brief Description AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL NEURODEVELOPMENTAL The Neurodevelopmental Center at Akron Children’s CENTER Hospital offers interdisciplinary diagnostic assessments Website: https://www.akronchildrens.org and medical evaluation and treatment for children with Phone: (330) 543‐8050 neurological, developmental and behavioral disorders. Location: One Perkins Sq., Akron, OH 44308 BLICK CLINIC Blick Clinic provides a variety of clinical outpatient, Website: http://www.blickclinic.org/ residential and day program services for individuals with Phone: (330) 762‐5425 developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs and Location: 640 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44303 other related conditions. CHILDREN DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER The Children’s Developmental Center provides therapy Website: http://www.cdcamherst.org/ services to children diagnosed with a variety of Phone: (440) 984‐2416 challenges including ASD. These services include speech Location: 150 Erie Ct., Amherst, OH 44001 and language, occupational, and physical therapies. CHILDREN’S REHABILITATION CENTER Children’s rehabilitation center is a pediatric outpatient Website: http://childrensrehabilitationcenter.org/ center for children from birth to age 18, specializing in: Email: [email protected] infant therapy, physical therapy, speech/language Phone: (330) 856‐2107 therapy, occupational therapy, integrated day care, Location: 885 Howland‐Wilson Rd. NE, Warren, OH 44483‐ medical consultation, or assistive technology. 2100 CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOR Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism is a facility dedicated REHABILITATION, CENTER FOR AUTISM to autism treatment, education, and research. Provides Website: http://my.clevelandclinic.org an increasingly comprehensive array of services for Phone: (216) 448‐6440 children of all ages, including a full range of psychological Location: 2801 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Cleveland, OH 44104 evaluation and treatment services. CONCORDE KIDS Concorde Kids provide occupational, speech/language Website: http://www.concordekids.com/ and physical therapy for children with autism spectrum Medical and Clinical Services Phone: (330) 478‐1752 disorders. Location: 2821 Whipple Ave. NW, Suite 200, Canton, OH 44708 DAILY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Daily Behavioral Health provides numerous behavioral Website: http://www.dailybh.com/ health services for children and adolescents with various Phone: (216) 252‐1399 medical conditions, autism spectrum disorders, and Location: 14538 Grapeland Ave., Cleveland, OH