ABC Consulting Services
Pam Cook, M.Ed.
1312 Manor Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 851-0252; Fax: (412) 854-5519
E-mail: ABCconsult@adelphia.net
Web: www.ABCadvocacy.net
ABC Consulting Services offers advocacy assistance to western Pennsylvania families in their efforts to obtain appropriate educational services for their children in the region's public schools.

 

Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD)
Marie Mambuca
35 Wilson Street, Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
(800) 827-9385; Fax: (412) 781-4122
E-mail: info@aboard.org
Web: www.aboard.org
Through Education, Family Support and Advocacy, ABOARD is committed to maximizing the potential and possibilities of children, adolescents and adults with autism.

 

Alternative Learning Solutions
Melissa Austin
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 504-7389
E-mail: MAustin93@aol.com
Certified Special Educator, Dyslexia Specialist CERTIFIED in The Wilson Method, Orton-Gillingham trained, works with alternative learners of all ages.

 

The Arc of Westmoreland
RD 12 Box 227 - Donohoe Road
Greensburg, PA. 15601
(724) 837-8159 ext 112

 

ASCEND Group (An Asperger Syndrome Information Alliance)
P.O. Box 531
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 449-6776
E-mail: dcwright@ascendgroup.org
Web: http://www.ascendgroup.org

 

Susan J. Agard, Esq.
Law Office of Eric Brauer
Susan J. Agard
95 James Way, Suite 120
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 953-9100; FAX (215) 953-9983
E-mail: sjagard@comcast.net
Advocate for children in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery Counties. Experience in protecting rights of children under the ADA and IDEA. Goal: Early intervention and comprehensive services.

 

Lilian Akin, Esq.
428 Connor Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-4383
Fax: (412) 422-7389
E-mail: laakin@bellatlantic.net
Web: www.lilianakin.com
I am an attorney specializing in education law. I represent children with disabilities in due process hearing as well as expulsion and discipline hearings.

 

American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
(212) 502-7600; (212) 502-7662 (TTY)
E-mail: afbinfo@afb.org
Web: www.afb.org

 

The Arc of Lehigh & Northampton Counties, Inc.
2289 Avenue A
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Phone 610-849-8076
Fax 610- 849-6202

 

Amicus for Children
1023 Old Swede Road
Douglassville, PA 19518
Fax: 610-689-8320
E-mail: amicusforchildren@att.net
Web: www.amicusforchildren.org/

 

The Arc of Montgomery County (MARC)
1010 W. Ninth Ave
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Phone: (610) 265-4700
Fax: (610) 265-3439
Web: www.marcpa.org
Advocacy and Early Intervention Services for children ages 0-3 include speech, occupational, physical, and vision therapy. Parent and sibling support groups, music therapy and social work.

 

The Arc of Pennsylvania
2001 N. Front, Building 2, Suite 221
Harrisburg, PA 17102-2104
(717) 234-2621; (800) 692-7258
E-mail: mworley@thearcpa.org
Web: www.thearcpa.org

 

ATG Learning Academy
Karen D Carlen, Director
PO Box 35, 27 West Butler Ave.
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 822-1310; Fax: (215) 996-4292
E-mail: atg1275@aol.com
Advocacy- Comprehensive services; Day/Evening tutoring, 1-1 facility for children with language based learning disabilities. Comprehensive homeschool support; Certified teachers; elementary through high school subjects;

 

AutismLink.com
Cindy Waeltermann
376 Wagon Wheel Trail
Wexford, PA 15090
(412) 377-8778; Fax: (724) 934-2040
E-mail: info@autismlink.com
Web: www.autismlink.com
Pittsburgh and Western PA's #1 Resource for Parents of Autistic Children. Advice, information, advocacy. Email answered within 24 hours, guaranteed. Online support group with over 175 local parents who can help. We also have a mentoring program for parents in need of advocacy or support. Informational listserv keeps you up-to-date with local conferences, seminars and events.

 

Autism Society of America – Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter
P.O. Box 6856
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 732-8408, or (800) 244-2425, ext. 8408
Web: www.autism-hbgpa.org
Serving 11 counties in southcentral Pennsylvania

 

Autism Society of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
325 Tyson Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038-3120
(610) 358-5256
Web: www.asaphilly.org

 

Autism Society of America Midwestern PA Chapter
Louise Pallerino
2062 Moravia Street
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-8372
E-mail: LPallerino@aol.com
Serving Lawrence and Mercer counties, providing families with autism information, referrals and a monthly support group.

 

Autism Society of Pittsburgh
Web: www.pitt.edu/~uclid/autismpgh.htm

Autism Support and Advocacy in Pennsylvania
201 Davidson Street
Tarentum, PA 15084-1137
(724) 224.3507
Web: http://trfn.clpgh.org/asap/

 

AVID Learning Center
Rebecca Moyes
4 Kensington Square, Suite A
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 594-1090; Fax: (724) 594-1092
E-mail: bmoyes123@aol.com
Web: www.avidlearning.org
Services available: Educational Advocacy, Autism/Asperger’s Consults, Summer Programs, Tutoring, Reading Program using Wilson Reading Method, Occupation Therapy, Speech Therapy, Psychological Evaluations and Educational Evaluations

 

Berks Autism Society
Web: http://www.autismsocietyofberks.org/

 

Penelope A. Boyd, Attorney, LLC
225 South Church Street
West Chester PA 19382
(610) 692-6933; Fax: (610) 692-6754
Email: penelope.boyd@att.net
Web: http://www.penelopeaboyd.webpointusa.com
Legal services to children and adults with disabilities, including special education and discrimination matters.

 

Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania
2400 Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-3601 ; Brain Injury Resource Line (BIRL) 1-866-635-7097
Web: www.biapa.org

 

Bureau of Career and Technical Education
Division of Field Support
Department of Education
333 Market Street, 6th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 787-8022
E-mail: jfutrell@state.pa.us

 

Bureau of Special Education
Department of Education
333 Market Street, 7th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 783-6913
Web: http://www.cas.psu.edu/pde.html

 

Debbie Carlitz, Esquire
Carlitz & Eisenberg, P.C.
826 Bustleton Pike, Suite 104
Feasterville, PA 19053
(215) 953-1544; Fax: (215) 953-5988
E-mail: DebbieCarlitz@aol.com
Special education litigation with concentration on IEP meetings, discliplinary rights of children, due process hearings, and rights of students under ADA and IDEA.

 

CAN Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Wendy H. Kazman, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
2011 Whitpain Hills
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 952-1039; Fax: (610) 292-9559
E-mail: otcan@aol.com
Web: www.otcan.com
Offering school-based, center-based and home-based treatment. Certified in Sensory Integration and Pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatments. Specialized in autistic support therapy. Providing pediatric occupational therapy to newborns and up. Additional expertise in upper extremity/hand splinting. Known regionwide for fun and innovative treatments including canine-assisted therapy. Pediatric NDT- and SIPT-certified

Center for Disability Law and Policy
1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-7112 (V/TTY)
E-mail: info@equalemployment.org
Web: www.equalemployment.org

 

Center for Educational Services
Dr. Elissa L. Fisher
14 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 101
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-4100
E-mail: cescps@bellatlantic.net
Full service tutorial and coaching program for students elementary age through graduate school including students with learning problems. Certified tutors, reading and math specialists.

 

Barbara L. Cohen, PsyD
Dr. Barbara Cohen
211 S. Route 100
Allentown, PA 18106
(610) 366-8116 ; Fax: (610) 366-1520
E-mail: BarbaraPsyD@aol.com
I am a Clinical Neuropsychologist who works with hearing and deaf individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, Traumatic Brain Injuries providing psychological, neuropsychological evaluations and treatment.

 

Core Connections, Inc.
Donna M. Romani-Kane, Helene Conroy
32 E. Westwood Park Drive,
Havertown PA 19083
(856) 429-0455, (610) 449-3421; Fax: (856) 429-0455
E-mail: HeleneConroy@yahoo.com
We are dedicated to providing ongoing support and training to individuals, and families living with Autism Spectrum, Behavior and Communication Disorders. Our goal is provide effective and meaningful services within the child's community. We meet the challenging needs and changing interests of each individual.

CHADD Bradford County
Sayre
Tel: (717) 358-3145
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd849.html

 

CHADD Chester County
West Chester
Tel: (610) 429-4060
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd222.html

 

CHADD Erie County
Erie
Tel: (814) 455-7221
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd317.html

 

CHADD Fay-West Area Satellite
Connellsville
Tel: (412) 439-9407

 

CHADD Johnstown
Johnstown
Tel: (814) 534-3771

 

CHADD Lebanon County
Hershey
Tel: (717) 270-1842
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd612.html

 

CHADD Lehigh Valley
Fountain Hill
Tel: (610) 433-9595
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd614.html

 

CHADD Ligonier / Westmoreland County Satellite
Ligonier
Tel: (724) 238-3115

 

CHADD Luzerne County
Wilkes-Barre
Tel: (570) 822-6264
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd617.html

 

CHADD Main Line
Wynnewood
Tel: (610) 626-2998
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd122.html

 

CHADD Pittsburgh and Vicinity Adult
Pittsburgh
Tel: (412) 682-6282
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd477.html

 

CHADD Reading Area
Reading
Tel: (610) 286-3999
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd328.html

 

CHADD Susquehanna Valley Satellite
Northumberland
Tel: (570) 473-7244
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd932.html

 

CHADD South Hills Area of Pennsylvania
St. Clair
Tel: (412) 276-2550
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd147.html

 

CHADD Wayne and Pike County
Honesdale
Tel: 570-251-8179

 

Children's Seashore House of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3405 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4388
(215) 590-7466
E-mail: coplan@email.CHOP.edu

 

Thomas P. Cummings Jr.
Attorney at Law
224 S Blakley St.
Dunmore, PA 18512
(570) 207-4836
E-mail: lawyer@ezaccess.net
Advocacy from initial conference throgh final resolution of appropriate plan meeting the childs needs as guarenteed by fed and PA law.

 

Curious Parents Magazine
Pat Parris
2416 Devon Lane
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
E-mail: pparris@curiouscorp.com
Web: www.curiousparents.com
Whether it's finding the right school, camp, after school classes, tutoring, hospital, physician, planning a party or just finding out what's going on this weekend for the family to do - parents turn to Curious Parents magazine and web site. Curious Parents publishes three local monthly editions of Curious Parents Magazine that reach approximately 330,000 families per month.

 

Dr. Robyn Forbes Drucker
(610) 296-9828
E-mail: robyndrucker@mail.immaculata.edu
Web: druckeranddrucker.com
Child Advocate in special education

 

R. Galardi
113 Cassia Drive
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
E-mail: RMG189@aol.com

 

Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center
Maureen Barber-Carey, Ed.D.
136 East Avenue
Erie, PA 16507
Phone: 814-878-5903
Fax: 814-454-2771
E-mail: maureenbc@drbarbercenter.org
Web: www.drbarbercenter.org
Within Children and Youth Division, we provide Early Childhood, Preschool, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Preschool, Child Care, Partial Hospitalization, Approved Private School, Autism Center for Excellence.

 

Department of Education
333 Market Street, 7th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 783-6913
Web: www.pde.psu.edu

 

Department of Labor and Industry
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services
909 Green Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 787-6176; (800) 622-2842 (in PA)
E-mail: cboone@state.pa.us

 

Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
561 Forum Building, Commonwealth Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-6057
E-mail: gmulholland@dpw.state.pa.us

 

Developmental Neuropsychology
Mary Lazar, Psy.D. and Kristen Herzel, Ph.D.
1 Presidential Blvd., Suite 204
Bala Cynwyd, PA
phone and fax: (610) 645-5668
E-mail: kherzel@netcarrier.com or mflazar@yahoo.com
web: www.home.earthlink.net/~kherzel
We provide assessment and consultation services for families of children ages 3-16 years, who have learning disabilities, speech/language delays, PDD/autism, Asperger's syndrome, nonverbal learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, ADD/ADHD. We can provide independent evaluations, behavior consultations, record review and planning, and consultations with schools. Our goal is to provide ongoing support to parents as they negotiate the educational system. We are both Pennsylvania Certified School Psychologists in addition to being licensed psychologists.

 

Division of Child and Adult Health Services
Department of Health, Room 724
P.O. Box 90
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 772-2762
(800) 986-4550 - Special Kids Networks
E-mail: gstock@state.pa.us

 

Down Syndrome Parent Network
3626 Church Road
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 432-3776
E-mail: dspn@rcn.com
Web: www.dspn.org
We are a support group for families and friends of individuals with Down syndrome.

 

Phillip Drumheiser
Attorney At Law
P.O. Box 890
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-2688
E-mail: pdrumheiser@epix.net

Easter Seals South Central Pennyslvania
2201 S. Queen Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-3891; (888) 273-7251
E-mail: DNoel3@aol.com
Web: www.visiteasterseals.org

 

Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania
3975 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-1000
E-mail: cwebster@easterseals-sepa.org
Web: www.easterseals-sepa.org

 

Easter Seal Society of Western Pennsylvania
632 Fort Duquesne Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 281-7244
(800) 587-3257
E-mail: mventura@pa-ws.easter-seals.org

 

Educational Consultant/Advocate
Margot Parsons
RR 3, Box 241B
Susquehanna, PA 18847
(570) 727-2805
Email: panaron@nep.net
18 years in special education, K-12, public, private, and homeschooling; Providing special needs consultation: assistance in mediation, informal evaluation of skills, and developing learning strategies.

 

Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania
919 Walnut Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5237
(215) 523-9180; (800) 887-7165 (in PA)
E-mail: efsepa@efsepa.org
Web: www.efsepa.org

 

Epilepsy Foundation Central Pennsylvania
Gretchen Knaub and Greg McConnell
900 S. Arlington Avenue, Suite 126
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-0301;(800) 336-0301
E-mail: efcp@epix.net
Web: www.efwp.org
Through our programs/services, we endeavor to improve the quality of life for persons with epilepsy/seizure disorders and to dispel stigmas associated with it.

 

Epilepsy Foundation of Western Pennsylvania
Vocational Rehabilitation Center
1323 Forbes Avenue, Suite 102
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-5880; (800) 361-5885
E-mail: staff@efwp.org
Web: www.efwp.org

 

Valerie J. Faden, Esquire
2807 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 920-9460; Fax: (717) 920-9461
Email: Vfaden@juno.com
Assisting and representing parents with regard to evaluation and testing issues, ER's, IEP meetings, mediations, suspension/expulsion hearings, and Due Process hearings.

 

Jaclyn Ford M. ED: learning disabilities
906 Church Rd
Oreland