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Autism Resources
Originally compiled by theVirginia Autism Resource Center (VARC)
Updated May 2004by Virginia Department of Education’s
Autism Priority Project
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RESOURCES
The following listings are not to be regarded as recommendations.Information was solicited from various sources to inform you of available resources.
Resource Page Number
Autism Society of America
Local Support Groups
Special Education Directors
An Online Class “The Fundamentals of Autism”
Community Services Boards
Educational Resources in Virginia
VA DOE’s Training/Technical Assistance Centers (T/TAC)
Parent Resource Centers
Recreation and Summer Camps
Educational Resources across the United States
Residential and Day Schools
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AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 208141-800-3AUTISM
Newsletter: The Advocatehttp://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer
Contact for information about support groups in your locale. The ASA Information and ReferralService is a clearinghouse for information about autism and services for those with autism.Publishes quarterly newspaper, The Advocate.
ASA Central Virginia ChapterPO Box 29364Richmond, VA 23242-0364(804) [email protected]:Newsletter: Into the Light
ASA Fredericksburg Chapter206 Park Brook Ct.Stafford, VA [email protected]: Kim Lett
ASA Greater Roanoke Valley ChapterHC 34 Box 119New Castle, VA 24127(540) [email protected]
ASA Northern Virginia ChapterPO Box 1334Vienna, VA 22183-1334(703) [email protected]:Newsletter: The Easel
ASA Peninsula Chapter109 Panther Paw PathWilliamsburg, VA 23185-5773(757) [email protected]
ASA South Central Virginia ChapterPO Box 58Blairs, VA [email protected]: Lettie Kirby
ASA Tidewater [email protected]
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Central Virginia Support GroupMeetings held at:3rd Friday of the month, from 7-9pm. River Road United Methodist Church,River Road, Henrico County, Richmond VA.
Fredericksburg Area Support GroupMeetings are the 1st Friday of the month at 7pm. Christ Lutheran Church, 1300 AugustineAve., Fredericksburg. One block from the main entrance of Mary Washington College.Childcare, available at some meetings, can be scheduled by calling 720-0068.
Northern Virginia Support GroupMailing Address: PO Box 1334, Vienna, VA 22183Serves: Alexandria, Fairfaix, Facquier, Loudon, and Prince William. Meetings held usually the4th Thursday of the month in Fairfax. Check website for time, place, and subject matter.
Prince William County Support GroupPhone: 703-490-8913Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month in Dale City
South Central Virginia Support GroupMeetings are the second Monday of the month at 6:30pm at Therapy Associates of Martinsville,2130 Rives Rd., Martinsville.
LOCAL SCHOOL DIVISION’S SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS
To Find a School Division Special Education Administrator Download:http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/Sped/leadir.pdf
AN ONLINE CLASS “THE FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTISM”
The purpose of this on-line training program is to provide a broad spectrum of audiences withevidence-based, up-to-date information on important issues related to Pervasive DevelopmentalDisabilities (PDD), with a special focus on Autism. The on-line format is easy-to-use and highlyflexible. For more information or to register for this class that lasts for 8 days go to:http://webct38.gmu.edu/public/AUTISMAWARENESS/
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VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARDS ROSTERFor an updated list go to http://www.vacsb.org
ALEXANDRIA CSBHPR HPR IILocations City of AlexandriaPersonnel L. Michael Gilmore, Executive DirectorAddress 720 No. St. Asaph St., 4th Floor, Alexandria 22314-1960Phone (703) 838-4455Fax (703) 838-5070TDD 838-5054E-Mail [email protected] http://ci.alexandria.va.us/
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CSBHPR HPR IIILocations County of Alleghany; Cities of Clifton Forge and CovingtonPersonnel Joseph C. Sargeant, Executive DirectorAddress 601 Main Street, Clifton Forge 24422Phone (540) 863-1609Fax (540) 863-1612TDD 962-3939E-Mail [email protected] http://www.ccs-roanoke.org/px0qxww2.htm
ARLINGTON COUNTY CSBHPR HPR IILocations County of ArlingtonPersonnel Cindy Kemp, Executive DirectorAddress 1801 No. George Mason Dr., Arlington 22207Phone (703)228-5002Fax (703)228-5073TDD 228-4614E-Mail [email protected] http://www.co.arlington.va.us/dhs/ccommiss.htm#acsb
BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCAREHPR HPR IIILocations Counties of Botetourt, Craig & Roanoke; Cities of Roanoke & SalemPersonnel S. James Sikkema, Executive DirectorAddress Elm Plaza Bldg, 301 Elm Ave, Roanoke 24016-4011Phone : (540) 345-9841Fax: (540) 345-6891TDD: 345-0690E-Mail [email protected] Website http://www.brbh.org
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CENTRAL VA CSBHPR HPR ILocations Counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, & Campbell; Cities of Bedford &
LynchburgPersonnel Augustine J. Fagan, Executive DirectorAddress 2241 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg 24501Phone (804) 847-8050Fax (804) 847-6099TDD 847-8062E-Mail [email protected]
CHESAPEAKE CSBHPR HPR VLocations City of ChesapeakePersonnel Candace B. Waller, Executive DirectorAddress PO Box 1647, Chesapeake 23327Phone (757) 547-9334Fax (757) 547-3595TDD 547-0534E-Mail [email protected]
CHESTERFIELD CSBHPR HPR IVLocations County of ChesterfieldPersonnel George Braunstein, Executive DirectorAddress PO Box 92, Chesterfield 23832-0092Phone (804) 768-7220Fax (804) 768-9205TDD 768-7200E-Mail [email protected]:http://www.co.chesterfield.va.us/Administration/CommunityServicesBoard/csbhome.asp
COLONIAL CSBHPR HPR VLocations Counties of James City & York; Cities of Williamsburg & PoquosonPersonnel Harris W. Daniel, Executive DirectorAddress 1657 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg 23185Phone (757) 220-3200Fax (757) 229-7173TDD 872-6650E-Mail [email protected] http://www.colonialcsb.org/
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CROSSROADS CSBHPR HPR IVLocations Counties of Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenberg, Nottoway
& Prince EdwardPersonnel F. Will Rogers, Executive DirectorAddress PO Drawer 248, Farmville 23901Phone (434) 392-7049Fax (434) 392-4013TDDE-Mail [email protected]
CUMBERLAND MT CSBHPR HPR IIILocations Counties of Buchanan, Russell, & TazewellPersonnel Ronald A. Allison, Executive DirectorAddress PO Box 810, Cedar Bluff 24609-0810Phone (276) 964-6702Fax (276) 964-5669TDD 963-7013E-Mail [email protected] http://www.cmcsb.com
DANVILLE-PITTSYLVANIA CSBHPR HPR IIILocations County of Pittsylvania; City of DanvillePersonnel Lenard D. Lackey, Jr., Executive DirectorAddress 245 Hairston St., Danville 24540Phone (434) 799-0456Fax (434) 793-4201TDD 799-0198E-Mail [email protected] http://www.dpcs.org
DICKENSON COUNTY CSBHPR HPR IIILocations County of DickensonPersonnel Joseph Fuller, Executive DirectorAddress PO Box 309, Clintwood 24228Phone (276) 926-1682Fax (276) 926-8134TDD 926-6691E-Mail [email protected]
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DISTRICT 19 CSBHPR HPR IVLocations Counties of Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George, Surrey & Sussex; Cities of
Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell & PetersburgPersonnel Joseph Hubbard, Executive DirectorAddress 20 W. Bank St., Suite 2, Petersburg 23803Phone (804) 862-8054Fax (804) 863-1665TDDE-Mail [email protected]
EASTERN SHORE CSBHPR HPR VLocations Counties of Accomack & NorthhamptonPersonnel James A. Cannon, III, Executive DirectorAddress PO Box 453, Nassawadox, VA 23413Phone (757) 442-3636Fax (757) 442-2319TDDE-Mail [email protected]
FAIRFAX-FALLS CHURCH CSBHPR HPR IILocations County of Fairfax; Cities of Fairfax & Falls ChurchPersonnel James A. Thur, Executive DirectorAddress 12011 Govt.Center P'kway, Suite 836, Fairfax 22035-1105Phone (703) 324-7015Fax (703) 803-9687TDD 591-6312E-Mail [email protected] http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/service/csb/homepage.htm
GOOCHLAND-POWHATAN CSBHPR HPR IVLocations Counties of Goochland & PowhatanPersonnel Susan Bergquist, Executive DirectorAddress PO Box 189, Goochland 23063Phone (804) 556-5400Fax 556-5422/7197E-Mail [email protected]
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HAMPTON-NEWPORT NEWS CSBHPR HPR VLocations Cities of Hampton & Newport NewsPersonnel Charles A. Hall, Executive DirectorAddress 2501 Washington Ave., Newport News 23607Phone (757) 245-0217Fax (757) 245-0218TDD 245-4812E-Mail [email protected]
HANOVER CSBHPR HPR IVLocations County of HanoverPersonnel Thomas (Tim) Slaven, Executive DirectorAddress 12300 Washington Hwy, Ashland 23005-7676Phone (804) 365-4275Fax (804) 365-4282TDDE-Mail [email protected] http://www.co.hanover.va.us/csb/default.htm
HARRISONBURG-ROCKINGHAM CSBHPR HPR ILocations County of Rockingham; City of HarrisonburgPersonnel Charlotte McNulty, Executive DirectorAddress 1241 No. Main St., Harrisonburg 22802Phone (540) 434-1941Fax (540) 434-1791TDD 434-1941E-Mail [email protected] http://www.hrcsb.org
HENRICO AREA MENTAL HEALTH AND RETARDATION BOARDHPR HPR IVLocations Counties of Charles City, Henrico & New KentPersonnel Michael O'Connor, Interim Executive DirectorAddress 10299 Woodman Rd., Glen Allen 23060Phone (804) 261-8585Fax (804) 261-8580TDD 261-8484E-Mail [email protected]
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HIGHLANDS CSBHPR HPR IIILocations County of Washington; City of BristolPersonnel Hunter P. Widener, Executive DirectorAddress Executive Plaza, 4th Fl., 510 Cumberland St., Bristol 24201Phone (276) 669-3179Fax (276) 669-9093TDD 669-9504E-Mail [email protected]
LOUDOUN COUNTY CSBHPR HPR IILocations County of Loudoun; City of LeesburgPersonnel Mary Burger, Acting Executive DirectorAddress 906 Trail View Blvd., #C, Leesburg 20176Phone (703) 777-0378Fax (703) 771-5401TDD 771-0451E-Mail [email protected]
MIDDLE PENINSULA-NORTHERN NECK CSBHPR HPR VLocations Counties of Essex, Gloucester, King & Queen, King William, Lancaster,
Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond & WestmorelandPersonnel Charles (Chuck) Walsh, Executive DirectorAddress PO Box 40, Saluda 23149Phone (804) 758-5314Fax (804) 758-3418TDDE-Mail [email protected]
MOUNT ROGERS CSBHPR HPR IIILocations Counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, & Wythe Counties; City of GalaxPersonnel E. Wally Cline, Jr., Executive DirectorAddress 770 West Ridge Rd., Wytheville 24382Phone (276) 223-3200Fax (276) 223-3250TDD 223-1721E-Mail [email protected]
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NEW RIVER VALLEY CSBHPR HPR IIILocations Counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, & Pulaski Counties; City of RadfordPersonnel H. Lynn Chenault, Executive DirectorAddress 700 University City Blvd., Blacksburg 24060Phone (540) 961-8300Fax (540) 961-8466TDD 961-8400E-Mail [email protected] http://www.nrvcsb.org
NORFOLK CSBHPR HPR VLocations City of NorfolkPersonnel George W. Pratt, Executive DirectorAddress 248 West Bute Street, Norfolk 23510Phone (757) 441-5300Fax (757) 441-1153TDD 441-1701E-Mail [email protected]
NORTHWESTERN CSBHPR HPR ILocations Counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah & Warren; City of WinchesterPersonnel Millard E. (Buddy) Hall, Jr., Executive DirectorAddress 209 W. Criser Road, #300, Front Royal, VA 22630Phone (540) 636-4250Fax (540) 636-7171TDDE-Mail [email protected]
PIEDMONT CSBHPR HPR IIILocations Counties of Franklin, Henry & Patrick; City of MartinsvillePersonnel James Tobin, Executive DirectorAddress 24 Clay St., Martinsville 24112Phone (276) 632-7128Fax (276) 632-5450TDDE-Mail [email protected] http://www.piedmontcsb.org/
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PLANNING DISTRICT ONE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICEHPR HPR IIILocations Counties of Lee, Scott & Wise; City of NortonPersonnel Sam Dillon, Executive DirectorAddress PO Box 1130, Norton 24273Phone (276) 679-5751Fax (276) 679-5754TDD 523-2562E-Mail [email protected]
PORTSMOUTH CSBHPR HPR VLocations City of PortsmouthPersonnel William H. Park, Executive DirectorAddress Commerce Bldg, Suite 400, 500 Crawford St., Portsmouth 23704Phone (757) 393-8618Fax (757) 393-5226TDDE-Mail [email protected] http://www.portsmouth.va.us/behaviorhealthcareservices/main.htm
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY CSBHPR HPR IILocations County of Prince William; Cities of Manassas & Manassas ParkPersonnel Thomas Geib, Executive DirectorAddress 8033 Ashton Ave., Suite 107, Manassas 20109Phone (703) 792-7700/02Fax (703) 792-7704TDDE-Mail [email protected] http://www.co.prince-william.va.us/csb/
RAPPAHANNOCK AREA CSBHPR HPR ILocations Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania & Stafford; City of
FredericksburgPersonnel Ronald Branscome, Executive DirectorAddress 600 Jackson St., Fredericksburg 22401Phone (540) 373-3223Fax 373-3223E-Mail [email protected]
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RAPPAHANNOCK-RAPIDAN CSBHPR HPR ILocations Counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange & RappahannockPersonnel Brian D. Duncan, Executive DirectorAddress PO Box 1568, Culpeper 22701Phone (540) 825-3100Fax (540) 825-6245TDD 825-7391E-Mail [email protected]
REGION TEN CSBHPR HPR ILocations Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa & Nelson; City of
CharlottesvillePersonnel James R. Peterson, Executive DirectorAddress 800 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville 22903-4420Phone (434) 972-1810Fax (434) 972-2198TDD 972-1715E-Mail [email protected] http://avenue.org/regionten/home.html
RICHMOND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITYHPR HPR IVLocations City of RichmondPersonnel Steven J. Ashby, Ph.D., Executive DirectorAddress 107 South 5th Street, Richmond 23219Phone (804) 819-4000Fax (804) 819-4081TDD 815-4145E-Mail [email protected] http://www.rbha.org
ROCKBRIDGE AREA CSBHPR HPR ILocations Counties of Bath & Rockbridge; Cities of Buena Vista & LexingtonPersonnel Dennis Cropper, Ph.D., Executive DirectorAddress 123 Randolph St., Lexington 24450Phone (540) 464-1118Fax (540) 464-11214051TDD 463-3141E-Mail [email protected] http://www.racsb.org
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VALLEY CSBHPR HPR ILocations Counties of Augusta & Highland; Cities of Staunton & WaynesboroPersonnel Jerry Thomas, Executive DirectorAddress 110 West Johnson Street, Staunton 24401Phone (540) 887-3200/943-5515Fax (540) 887-3245TDD 887-3245E-Mail [email protected]
VIRGINIA BEACH CSBHPR HPR VLocations City of Virginia BeachPersonnel Terry S. Jenkins, Ph.D., Executive DirectorAddress Pembroke Office Pk, Pembroke Six, Suite 208, VA Beach 23462Phone (757) 437-5760Fax (757) 490-5736TDD 464-9136E-Mail [email protected]
WESTERN TIDEWATER CSBHPR HPR VLocations Counties of Isle of Wight & Southhampton; Cities of Franklin & SuffolkPersonnel Demetrios Peratsakis, Executive DirectorAddress 100 Western Ave, PO Box 1250, Suffolk 23434Phone (757) 255-7126Fax (757) 255-7142TDDE-Mail [email protected] http://www.wtcsb.org
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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES IN VIRGINIA
The ARC of Virginia Family Involvement Project2025 East Main Street-Suite 120Richmond VA 23223(804) 649-8481 ext. [email protected] x 3http://www.arcfip.org/
In an effort to strengthen and increase family involvement in Virginia's early interventionsystem, DMHMRSAS, Virginia's Lead Agency, funds the Family Involvement Program housedat The Arc of Virginia.
Commonwealth Autism Service(Formerly the Autism Program of Virginia (TAP-VA)2201 West Broad Street, Suite 107Richmond, Virginia 23220(800) 649-8481http://www.autismva.org
Partially funded by the Virginia Legislature, Commonwealth Autism Service carries outactivities in four major goal areas--providing ongoing support to families and professionals,developing regional networks, providing technical assistance, and conducting conferencesrelated to pervasive developmental disorders.
Grafton School, Inc.P.O. Box 2500Winchester, Virginia 22604Phone: 888-955-5205Fax: 540-542-1722E-mail (Admissions): [email protected]
Grafton is a private not-for-profit organization founded in 1958. Grafton's mission is to assistindividuals with special needs to meet their own goals by providing specialized, person-centeredsupport. Many of Grafton's students and adult consumers are identified as having more than onediagnosis; for example, autism with severe mental retardation; anxiety disorder and mentalretardation; and bi-polar disorder and learning disabilities. Grafton also serves people withphysically handicapping conditions such as cerebral palsy.
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Infant and Toddler Connection of Virginia1220 Bank Street, 9th FloorP.O. Box 1797Richmond, Virginia 23219-1797Main Office: (800)234-1448 (804) 786-3710Fax: (804) 371-7959www.infantva.org
Early intervention services are available throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia to supportthe development of infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and theirfamilies.
New Horizons Regional Education Center520 Butler Farm RoadHampton, VA 23666(757) 766-1100www.nhgs.tec.va.us
This organization serves the Virginia public school divisions of Gloucester County, Hampton,Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg-James City County, and York County. NHREC offersa highly individualized program that emphasizes skills appropriate to each child's developmentallevel in a structured learning environment.
PANdaPhone: 703-490-8913Email: [email protected]
PANda is an education, advocacy, training and support network for parents and caregivers ofchildren with autism spectrum disorders.
PHILLIPS Schools7010 Braddock Road 8920 Whiskey Bottom Road Annandale, Virginia 22003 Laurel, Maryland 20723703-941-8810 301-470-1620703-658-2378 (fax) 301-470-1624 (fax)Sally A. Sibley, President
PHILLIPS is a non-profit, private organization serving the needs of individuals with emotionaland behavioral problems and their families through education, family support services,community education and advocacy. The purpose of PHILLIPS is to assist individuals tomaximize their potential and be productive members of society.
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Southern Cooperative Educational Programs (SECEP)861 Glenrock Road, Suite 140Norfolk, VA 23502757-892-6100Fax:757-892-6111Charlene Wentland, Senior CoordinatorDr. Priscilla P. Hawkins, Program Coordinator
The SECEP Autistic Children's Program provides services for children who have moderate tosevere symptoms of autism and other children who have communication disorders. Establishedin September 1981, the program model utilizes structured skill-oriented training tailored to thestudent's strengths and weaknesses. Particular emphasis is given to communication, vocational,and social skills curricula.
St. Joseph's Villa8000 Brook RoadRichmond, Virginia 23227(804) 553-3200Fax: (804) [email protected]
Since 1834, St. Joseph's Villa has been helping children and families meet and overcome someof life's most serious challenges. The Villa serves more than 500 of Central Virginia's childrenand families each day through a variety of individualized services including: Transitionalhousing for homeless women and their children; Respite care for children with disabilities;Emergency shelter for children suffering from neglect or abuse; Special and alternative educationfor at-risk youth; Independent living for adults with disabilities and the elderly
Virginia Autism Resource Center (VARC)Richmond Offices: Winchester Offices:4100 Price Club Blvd P.O. Box 2500Midlothian, VA 23112 Winchester, VA 22604(804) 674-8888 x 5162 (540) 542-1723 x [email protected] [email protected]@varc.org
Carol Schall, Director Shamsi Sadeghzadeh, Senior Consultant
The center’s mission is to provide training, case consultation, and information to parents andstaff serving individuals with autism and related disorders. VARC serves over 2,000 peopleannually through consultations, workshops, lending library materials, and hosting two statewideconferences.
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Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA)1414 Westwood RoadCharlottesville, Virginia 22903-5149434-923-8252Fax: [email protected] Moore, Developmental Director
VIA is a private, not-for-profit institute, school, and resource center established by a small groupof parents and professionals dedicated to providing appropriate education to children withautism. Individual programs focus on development of academic, communication, life, motor, andleisure skills with data-based teaching methods. All teaching is accomplished throughsystematic, highly structured sessions.
Virginia TASH306 Cork DriveBlacksburg, VA 24060Leslie S. Daniel, PresidentEmail: [email protected]
VA TASH is a chapter of TASH, which is an international association of people with disabilities,their family members, other advocates, and professionals fighting for a society in whichinclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm.
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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
TRAINING/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DIRECTORY
The mission of Virginia’s T/TAC is to improve educational opportunities and contribute to thesuccess of children wand youth with disabilities (birth-22 years). The Centers provide qualitytraining and technical assistance in response to local, regional, and state needs. T/TAC servicesincrease the capacity of schools, school personnel, service providers, and families to meet theneeds of children and youth.
Virginia Commonwealth University - Regions 1 & 8
VCU Office: Blackstone Office:VCU T/TAC T/TAC Blacksone OfficeOliver Hall Pickett Park1015 West Main Street 440 QM Circle SouthRichmond, VA 23284-2020 Blackstone, VA 23824(804) 828-6947 (434) 292-3723FAX: (804) 828-7495 FAX: (434) 292-7486Toll Free: (800) 426-1595 Toll Free: (866) 465-0412Website: www.soe.vcu.edu/ttac/
Email: Project DirectorsLinda Oggel, MA, CCC-SLP [email protected] L. Wilberger, MS.Ed [email protected]
Old Dominion University/College of William & Mary - Regions 2 & 3
Old Dominion University Center William & Mary OfficeChild Study Center, Room 224 William & Mary School of EducationNorfolk, VA 23529-0164 P.O. Box 8795(757) 683-4333 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795FAX: (757) 683-3115 (800) 323-4489Toll Free: 1-888-249-5529 FAX: (757) 221-5053TDD: (757) 683-5963 TDD: (757) 221-2302Website: www.ttac.odu.edu www.wm.edu/TTAC/
T-TAC ODU Technology Lab: Email: Project DirectorsOld Dominion University Denyse Doerries, Ph.D.1401 West 49th Street [email protected], VA 23529-0164 Susan Land, M.Ed.FAX: (757) 683-5833 [email protected]
Email: Project DirectorDr. Kerry S. Lambert, Ph.D [email protected]
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James Madison University - Region 5
Mailing Address:T/TACJames Madison UniversityMSC 9002Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807(540) 568.6746 or (888) 205-4824FAX: (540) 568-6726Website: ttac.cisat.jmu.edu/
Location:Blue Ridge Hall, Rooms 249-260601 University BoulevardHarrisonburg, Virginia 22801
Email: Project DirectorsMelinda Bright [email protected] Henderson [email protected]
George Mason University - Region 4
Technical Training & Assistance Center, Region 4Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbilitiesGeorge Mason University4400 University Drive MS 1F2Fairfax, Virginia 22030Phone/TDD: (703) 993-3670Fax: (703) 993-3681Toll Free: (800) 333-7958Website: www.kihd.gmu.edu/ttac/
Email: Project DirectorsDr. Lynn Wiley, [email protected] Klein, M.Ed [email protected]
Virginia Tech & Radford University - Regions 6 & 7
Virginia Tech T/TAC Radford University T/TAC112 Lane Hall (0254) C148 Peters Hall Box 7006Blacksburg, VA 24061 Radford, VA 24142(540) 231-5167 (540) 831-5333Toll Free: (800) 848-2714 Toll Free: (877) 544-1918FAX: (540) 231-5672 FAX: (540) 831-5124TDD: (540) 231-3315 TDD: (540) 831-5128Websites: www.ttac.vt.edu http://ru-portal.radford.edu/ttac/
Email: Project DirectorsPatty Bickley, Ph.D. [email protected] Kenna Colley, Ed.D [email protected]
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VA DOE OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND STUDENT SERVICES
PARENT/EDUCATOR RESOURCE CENTER ROSTER
SCHOOL DIVISION ADDRESS PHONE
ALEXANDRIA CITYPRC
JEFFERSON-HOUSTON ELEM1501 CAMERON STALEXANDRIA VA 22314
(703) 706-4552(703) 836-7923 (FAX)
ALLEGHANY COUNTYCOVINGTON PRC
P O BOX 533CLIFTON FORGE VA 24422
(540) 863-1621
ARLINGTON PUBLICSCHOOLS PRC
2801 CLARENDON BLVDSUITE 304ARLINGTON, VA 22201
(703) 228-7239(703) 525-4847 (FAX)
BEDFORD CO PRC403 OTEY STBEDFORD, VA 24523
(540) 587-8990 ext. 103(540) 586-5950 (FAX)
BRUNSWICK COUNTYPRC
236 SCHOOL DAYS DRIVELAWRENCEVILLE VA 23868 (434) 848-2157
(434) 848-6205 (FAX)
CAROLINE COUNTYPRC
CAROLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL13325 DEVILS THREE JUMP ROADMILFORD VA 22514
(804) 633-7083(804) 633-9014 (FAX)
CHESAPEAKE CITYPRC
PARENT RESOURCE CENTER369 S BATTLEFIELD BLVDCHESAPEAKE VA 23322
(757) 482-5923(757) 546-0990
CHESTERFIELDCOUNTY PRC
PARENT RESOURCE CENTER4003 COGBILL ROADRICHMOND VA 23234
(804) 743-3703(804) 743-7169 (FAX)
COLONIAL HEIGHTSPRC
COLONIAL HEIGHTS MID SCH500 CONDUIT ROADCOLONIAL HEIGHTS VA 23834
(804) 524-3452(804) 526-9288 (FAX)
CULPEPER COUNTYPRC
PEARL SAMPLE ELEMENTARY18480 SIMMS DRIVECULPEPER VA 22701
(504) 829-2108
FAIRFAX COUNTYINCLUDES:
Dunn Loring Administrative Center2334 GALLOWS ROADDUNN LORING VA 22027
(703) 204-3941(703) 573-4257 (FAX)
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Fairfax cont.
HAYFIELD ELEMENTARY7633 TELEGRAPH RD ALEXANDRIAVA 22315
(703) 924-4512
Fairfax cont.
POPLAR TREE ELEMENTARY13440 MELVILLE LANECHANTILLY VA 20151
(703) 802-2069
FRANKLIN COUNTYPRC
25 SCHOOL SERVICE RD EXTROCKY MOUNT VA 24515 6614
(540) 483-0280(540) 483-4202 (FAX)
FREDERICKSBURGCITY PRC
200 GUNNERY RDFREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401
(540) 372-1065(540) 372-1127(540) 372-1156 (FAX)
FREDERICK COUNTYPRC
403 B SOUTH LOUDOUN STWINCHESTER VA 22601 (540) 535-9006
GILES COUNTY PRCMACY MCCLAUGHERTY SCHOOL1001 HENSON AVENUEPEARISBURG VA 24134
(540) 921-1912 OR 626-7287
(540) 921-2085 (FAX)
GOOCHLANDCOUNTY PRC
GOOCHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL2748 DOGTOWN ROADGOOCHLAND VA 23603
(804) 556-4867
HAMPTON CITY PRC1819 NICKERSON BLVDHAMPTON VA 23663 (757) 896-7623
HANOVER COUNTYPRC
JOHN M GANDY ELEMENTARY201 ARCHIE CANNON DRIVEASHLAND VA 23005
(804) 365-4596(804) 365-4659 (FAX)
HENRICO COUNTYPRC
MATH/SCIENCE CENTERBUILDING F2401 HARTMAN STREETRICHMOND VA 23223
(804) 343-6523(804) 343-6515 (FAX)
HENRY COUNTY PRC
Education Station: Liberty Fair Mall240 West Commonwealth BlvdUNIT 72MARTINSVILLE VA 24112
(276) 632-7248
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HOPEWELL CITY PRC
Hopewell High School Room 142400 SOUTH MESA DRIVEHOPEWELL, VA 23860
(804) 541-6443(804) 541-6402 (FAX)
KING GEORGECOUNTY PRC
9100 ST ANTHONYS ROADKING GEORGE, VA 22485
(540) 775-0589(540) 775-2165 (FAX)
LEXINGTON/BUENAVISTA ROCKBRIDGEREGIONAL PRC
Parry McCluer Middle School2329 CHESTNUT AVENUEBUENA VISTA, VA 24416
(540) 261-1812
LOUDOUN COUNTYPRC
SELDENS LANDING ELEMENTARY43345 COTON COMMONS DRIVELEESBURG VA 20176
(703) 771-6765(703) 779-8953 (FAX)
LYNCHBURG CITYPRC
P O BOX 15991101 COURT STREETLYNCHBURG VA 24505
(434) 522-3737
MADISON COUNTYPRC
Madison Co School Board Room 22P O BOX 647MADISON VA 22727
(540) 923-4716(540) 948-5143
MONTGOMERYCOUNTY PRC
260 BETTY DRIVECHRISTIANSBURG VA 24073
(540) 381-6175(540) 381-6162 (FAX)
NEWPORT NEWS CITYPRC
KILNCREEK ELEMENTARY1501 KILNCREEK PARKWAYNEWPORT NEWS VA 23602
(757) 886-7859
NORFOLK CITY PRC
Norfolk Technical Vocational Center1330 N MILITARY HIGHWAYNORFOLK, VA 23502
(757) 892-3318
ORANGE COUNTYFAMILY CENTER
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER437 WAUGH BLVDORANGE VA 22960
(540) 661-4555 (804)661-4329
PAGE COUNTY PRC
GROVE HILL ELEMENTARYROUTE 1 BOX 179SHENANDOAH VA 22849
(540) 652-1582
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Petersburg City PRCIncludes: Dinwiddie,Petersburg City, andSussex
1015 COMMERCE STREETPETERSBURG, VA 23803
(804) 861-4563
Piedmont Regional PRCIncludes: Albemarle,Charlottesville, Fluvanna,Greene, and NelsonCounty
225 LAMBS LANECHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22901
(434) 975-9400(434975-9401 (FAX)
POQUOSON CITY PRC
POQUOSON ELEMENTARY SCH1033 POQUOSON AVENUE
POQUOSON VA 23662
(757) 868-7564(757) 868-8058 (FAX)
PORTSMOUTH CITYPRC
DAC CENTER FOR LEARNING401 WEST ROADPORTSMOUTH VA 23707
(757) 393-8791(757) 393-5313 (FAX)
POWHATAN COUNTYPRC
POWHATAN ELEMENTARY SCH4111 OLD BUCKINGHAM ROADPOWHATAN VA 23139
(804) 598-3034(804) 598-1484 (FAX)
PRINCE GEORGECOUNTY PRC
JEJ Moore Middle School Room B 2311455 PRINCE GEORGE DRIVEDISPUTANTA VA 23842
(804) 733-2698(804) 733-2697(FAX)
PRINCE WILLIAMCOUNTY PRC
MODULAR 2 -SPECIAL ED DEPTP O 389MANASSAS VA 20108
(703) 791-8846(703) 791-8847 (TDD)
PULASKI COUNTYPRC
PRESCHOOL CENTER205 6TH STREETDUBLIN VA 24084MAILING: 44 3RD ST NWPULASKI VA 24301
(540) 643-0204(540) 980-8717 (FAX)
RADFORD CITY PRC
BELLE HETH SCHOOL810 SECOND AVENUERADFORD VA 24141
(540) 731-3679
RICHMOND CITY PRCRichmond Technical Center-North2015 Seddon Way, Room 205Richmond, VA 23230
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ROANOKE CITY PRC40 DOUGLASS AVENUE, NWROANOKE, VA 24012
(540) 853-2089(540) 853-2469 (FAX)
ROANOKE COUNTYPRC
4902 HIDDEN VALLEY SCHOOL RDROANOKE VA 24018 (540) 772-2161
(540) 772-7519 (FAX)
RUSSELL COUNTYPRC
LOCATION: RUSSELL CO LIBRARYE MAIN STREETLEBANON VA 24266MAILING:SCHOOL BOARD DRIVELEBANON VA 24266
(540) 889-6500
SALEM CITY PRC510 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUESALEM VA 24153
(540) 389-0130(540) 389-3638 (FAX)
SMYTH COUNTY PRC(INACTIVE)
221 LOOK AVENUEMARION VA 24354 (540) 783-4183
SPOTSYLVANIACOUNTY PRC
7409 BROCK ROADSPOTSYLVANIA VA 22553
(540) 582-3616(540) 582-3791 (FAX)
STAFFORD COUNTYPRC
PARENT RESOURCE CENTER37 STAFFORD AVENUESTAFFORD VA 22554
(540) 658-6448(540) 658-6439 (FAX)
SUFFOLK CITY PRC121 FOREST GLEN DRIVESUFFOLK VA 23434
(757) 925-5579(757) 925-5612 (FAX)
VIRGINIA BEACHCITY PRC
1413 LASKIN ROADVIRGINIA BEACH VA 23451
(757) 437-6539(757) 437-4842(757) 437-7690 (FAX)
WARREN CO PRC
TAP CENTER OF WARREN CO210 NORTH COMMERCEFRONT ROYAL, VA 22630
(540) 635-2171 ext 251(540)635-2188
WAYNESBORO/STAUNTON/
AUGUSTA PRC
301 PINE AVEWAYNESBORO, VA 22980
WILLIAMSBURG/JAMES CITY PRC
JAMES BLAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL117 IRONBOUND ROADWILLIAMSBURG VA 23185
(757) 229-1341 ext. 158(757) 229-7057 (FAX)
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WISE CO FAMILYRESOURCE CENTER
COEBURN PRIMARY SCHOOL332 SCHOOL HOUSE HILL DR NECOEBURN VA 24230MAILING ADDRESS:PO BOX 1337COEBURN VA 24230
(540) 395-5516
YORK COUNTY PRC
INSTRUCTIONAL DEPARTMENT302 DARE ROADYORKTOWN VA 23692
757) 890-1017(757) 890-0771 (FAX)
STATE PARENTRESOURCE TEAM
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONP O BOX 2120RICHMOND VA 23216 2120
(804) 371-7420 or 74211-800-422-20831-800-422-1098 (TDD)(804) 371-8796 (FAX)www.pen.k12.va.us
ADDITIONALPARENTASSISTANCE
PEATC6320 Augusta Drive, Suite 1200SPRINGFIELD VA 22150PEATC21 PROFESSIONAL CENTER2025 EAST MAIN ST SUITE 104RICHMOND VA 23223
1-800-869-6782(703) 923-0010(703) 923-0030 (FAX)(804) 819-1999(804) 819-1990 (FAX)www.peatc.org
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RECREATION AND SUMMER CAMPS
It is suggested that you contact your local Parks and Recreational Departments or YMCAto receive information about any summer camps or recreational activities for developmentallydisabled individuals.
The Partnership for People with Disabilities puts together a list of summer camps that theyupdate each year. For the list go to: www.vcu.edu/partnership and download the pdf of summercamps
A Leg Up Therapeutic Riding Center (276) 628-8492Contact: Janel L. Howery [email protected]. Box 1257Abingdon, VA 24212
Charlottesville Therapeutic Recreation (434) 970-3264Contact: Mildred Spicer, Leslie Kelley [email protected]. Box 911, City Hall AnnexCharlottesville, VA 22902
Leisure Directions (540) 381-0310Contact: Sheila Roop [email protected]. Box 42Christiansburg, VA 24068
Muscular Dystrophy Summer Camp (757) 461-0177
Stonewall Therapeutic Rec. Center (434) 799-5199Contact: Karen Riddle [email protected]. Box 3300Danville, VA 24543
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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES
Autism Research Institute4182 Adams AvenueSan Diego, CA 92116Fax: (619) 563-6840Dr. Bernard Rimland, Director
ARI disseminates research findings to parents and othersworldwide seeking help. The ARI data bank, the world'slargest, contains over 35,000 detailed case histories ofautistic children from over 60 countries. ARI publishesthe Autism Research Review International, a quarterlynewsletter covering biomedical and educationaladvances in autism research. ARI is a non-profitorganization that provides its services free of charge,except for nominal fees to cover postage and printing.
Beach Center on DisabilityUniversity of Kansas3136 Haworth HallLawrence, KS 66045-7534(785) 864-7600Fax: (785) [email protected] & Rud Turnbull, Co-Directorshttp://beachcenter.org/
Together with families and individuals affected bydisability, the Beach Center on Disability will make asignificant and sustainable difference in their quality oflife. We will achieve this difference through research,teaching, technical assistance and service in Kansas, theUnited States, and globally through partnership withresearchers, policy leaders and practitioners.
Community Services for AutisticAdults and Children (CSAAC)751 Twinbrook ParkwayRockville, MD 20851(301) 762-1650Fax: 301-762-5230Patricia Juhrs, Executive [email protected]
CSAAC is a private, nonprofit agency dedicated toeducation, training, and welfare of persons with autism.CSAAC uses positive behavioral methods.
Eden Institute, Inc.One Eden WayPrinceton, NJ 08540(609) 987-0099Fax: (609) 987-0243Cindy Ratico, Assistant DirectorE-mail: [email protected]: www.edenservices.org
The Eden Institute provides year-round educationalservices for children and adolescents with autism.Teaching techniques are based on the principles ofApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and each student'scurriculum is tailored to his or her specific needs andabilities. The educational program is broken down intofour parts: Early Childhood Programs, MiddleChildhood Programs, Transition Programs, andPrevocational and Vocational Preparation Programs.
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Indiana Resource Center forAutism (IRCA)Indiana Institute on Disability andCommunity2853 E. Tenth StreetBloomington, IN 47408-2696(812) 855-6508Fax: (812) 855-9630TT: (812) 855-9396Director: Cathy Pratt, Ph.D.
Staff conduct outreach training and consultations,engage in research, and develop and disseminateinformation on behalf of individuals across the autismspectrum, including autism, Asperger’s syndrome, andother pervasive developmental disorders. Our efforts arefocused on providing communities, organizations,agencies, and families with the knowledge and skills tosupport children and adults in typical early intervention,school, community, work, and home settings.
The Interdisciplinary Council onDevelopmental and LearningDisorders4938 Hampden LaneSuite 800Bethesda, Maryland 20814301-656-2667
The Interdisciplinary Council includes outstandingprofessionals from the different disciplines working withchildren and families where there are developmentaland/or learning problems. Its aim is to improve theidentification, prevention and treatment ofdevelopmental and learning disorders.
Jewish Social Services Agency ofMetropolitan Washington, DCMain Office6123 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-3700 TTY 301-984-5662202-237-0236
Offers child evaluation and treatment, counseling andtherapy, hospice care, older adult services, special needsservices, career services, adoption services andnewcomer resettlement services. People from allreligious backgrounds are welcome to use these services
Judevine Center for Autism1101 Olivette Executive ParkwaySt. Louis, MO 63132(314) 849-4440Fax: (314) [email protected]://judevine.org/
The Judevine® Center for Autism is a child andfamily-oriented organization and a pioneer in thetreatment, training, and applied research. Its successfulprogram has been used worldwide. Founded in 1971 byLois J. Blackwell, the Judevine® Center today is amajor state and national resource that has touched thelives of thousands of children and adults with autismand their families.
Kennedy Krieger Institute707 North BroadwayBaltimore, MD 21205(443) 923-9200Fax: (443) 923-9405Toll Free: (800) 873-3377TTY: (443) 923-2645www.kennedykrieger.org
Patient care, special education, research, andprofessional training
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National Referral Network for Kidsin Crisis(800) KID-SAVE
Mental and behavioral health treatment programs, crisisintervention services and public education initiatives
Project P.A.C.E., Inc.2360 SW 170th Ave.Beaverton, Or 97224(503) 356.8334FAX (503) 356.8726http://www.projectpace.info
Project P.A.C.E., Inc. (Personalizing Autistic Children'sEducation) was established in 1992 as an interventionprogram for students with autism and related disorders.Project P.A.C.E., Inc. provides personalized instructionto individuals of all ages and skill levels in the followingareas: language skills, cognitive development, socialinteraction, play skills, academics, self-help skills,emotional development, and behavior management.
The M.I.N.D. Institute2825 50th StreetSacramento, CA 95817Toll-Free Phone: (888) 883-0961Local Phone: (916) 703-0280 |http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/
Families with children who have neurodevelopmentaldisorders have found few answers to how they can helptheir children grow into healthy adults. UC DavisM.I.N.D. Institute offers these families new hope inunraveling the mystery that has long surrounded autismand autism spectrum disorders, fragile X syndrome, andother developmental disorders.
Division TEACCHCB# 7180;100 Renee Lynne CourtUniversity of NC at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC 27599-7180(919) 966-2174 Fax: (919) 966-4127Eric Schopler, Co-Directorhttp://www.teacch.com/
TEACCH stands for Treatment and Education ofAutistic and related Communication handicappedCHildren. The TEACCH mission is: to enableindividuals with autism to function as meaningfully andas independently as possible in the community; toprovide exemplary services throughout North Carolinato individuals with autism and their families and thosewho serve and support them; to generate knowledge; tointegrate clinical services with relevant theory andresearch; and to disseminate information about theory,practice, and research on autism through training andpublications locally, nationally and internationally.
Yale Child Study CenterYale UniversityChild Study Center230 South Frontage Rd.New Haven, CT 06520203-785-2513http://info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy
The Child Study Center is a department at YaleUniversity School of Medicine that brings togethermultiple disciplines to further the understanding of theproblems of children and families.
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RESIDENTIAL AND DAY SCHOOLS SERVING CHILDREN AND ADULTS
WITH AUTISM(VA, DE, D.C., MD, NC, PA, WV)
Virginia
Cumberland Hospital for Children andAdolescents9407 Cumberland RoadNew Kent, Virginia 23124800-368-3472804-966-2242Fax: 804-966-5639www.cumberlandhospital.com
Residential, parent training,diagnosis/assessment
Grafton School, Inc.P.O. Box 2500Winchester, Virginia 22604Phone: 888-955-5205Fax: 540-542-1722E-mail (Admissions): [email protected]
Residential and day programs, specializedfoster care, in-home/community services,diagnostic evaluation, independent living
Faith Mission Home Inc2540 Mission Home LaneFree Union, VA 22940(804) 985-2294
Zuni Presbyterian Home5279 Homegrown LaneZuni, VA 23898(757) 242-6131Fax: (757) 242-6137Administrator: Robert BishopResidential program for individuals with MR,Serves individuals over the age of 18
Delaware
The Au Clair School4185 Kirkwood-St. Georges RoadBear, DE 19701(302) 834-7018Fax: (302) 836-2516
Delaware Autism Program144 Brennen DriveNewark, DE 19713(302) 454-2202Fax: (302) 454-5427www.delawareautismprogram.com
Serves ages 11-22.Residential program with educational andvocational components. Summer programalso available.
Director: Peter DoehringServes ages 2-21. Residential and dayschool for students with autism.
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District of Columbia
National Children's Center6200 Second Street, NWWashington, DC 20011(202) 722-2300Fax: (202) 722-2383
Early intervention for children and toddlers,special education services for children ages 3-22. Residential and day programs for childrenand adults.
St. John's Community Services5151 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite400Washington, DC 20016(202) 237-6500Toll free: 1(800) 869-3393Fax (202) 237-6352
Educational services, child developmentprograms, adult day treatment programs, grouphomes and independent living programs, and a24-hour intensive treatment program.
Maryland
Community Services forAutistic Adults & Children (CSAAC)751 Twinbrook ParkwayRockville, MD 20851(301) 762-1650Fax: (301) 762-5230www.csaac.org
CSAAC's services include the (IEI) IntensiveEarly Intervention program for preschoolersdiagnosed with autism, the Community Schoolof Maryland for children and adolescents withautism, and the Residential and Vocationalprograms for adults with autism.
Linwood Center, Inc.3421 Martha Bush DriveEllicott City, MD 21043(410) 465-1352Fax: (410) 461-1161www.linwoodcenter.org
Non-public education program providing dayand residential programs for individuals withautism aged 4-21. Also adult, community-based residential, supported employment andday habilitation services.
Ivymount School11614 Seven Locks RoadRockville, MD 20854(301) 469-0223Fax: (301) 469-0778www.ivymount.org
Serves students aged 4-21. Use of behavioralapproach to teach children to be independentand to learn from their surroundings. Providesschool-to-work program for 14-21 year-oldstudents.
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North Carolina
Autism Services of Mecklenberg County5200 Park Road, Suite 213Charlotte, NC 28209704-525-6772Fax: 704-525-2691www.asmcinc.com
Group homes, supportive living, dayhabilitation, case consultation
Group Homes for the Autistic, Inc.1519 East Main StreetAlbemarle, NC 28001(704) 982-9600Fax: 704-982-8155
Group homes, workshops
Autism Society of NC505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230Raleigh, NC 27605-1345919-743-0204, 1-800-442-2762 (NC only)Fax: 919-743-0208
Summer camp, day programs, residentialprograms
Residential Services, Inc.111 Providence Rd.Chapel Hill, NC 27514919-942-7391
Supportive and independent living facilities;partnership with North Carolina's DivisionTEACHH
EARTH HOME112 Health DriveGreenville, NC 27834(919) 413-1960
Group home serving children ages 5-12
WNC Group Home for Autistic Persons,Inc.1 Kenmore StreetAshville, NC 28803(828) 277-0204
Group home
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Pennsylvania
Allegheny Intermediate UnitExceptional Children's ProgramAutistic Support475 East Waterfront Dr.Homestead, PA 15120412-394-5700Fax: 412-394-5706www.aiu3.net
Executive Director: Dr. Donna DurnoDay program with strong speech and languagecomponent
Devereux Kanner390 East Boot RoadWest Chester, PA 19380(610) 431-8100Fax: (610) 430-0567www.devereux.org
Serving children, adolescents, and adults inday and residential programs, community-based group homes, respite; also includesfamily counseling and aftercare
Allegheny Valley School1996 Ewings Mill RoadCoraopolis, PA 15108(412) 299-7777www.alleghenyvalleyschool.org
Residential and therapeutic programs for ages12 to adult
Dr. Gertrude Barber Center100 Barber PlaceErie, PA 16507(814) 453-7661Fax: (814) 455-1132
Autism Center of Excellence
Camphill Special School1784 Fairview RdGlenmoore, PA 19343(610) 469-9236
Academic and skills training is complementedwith an emphasis on developing social, artistic,and practical abilities
Elwyn, Inc.111 Elwyn RoadElwyn, PA 19063(610) 891-2000Fax: (610) 891-2458
Day program, residential, respite, recreation,summer camp
Center for Autistic Children3965 Conshohocken AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19131(215) 878-3400Fax (215) 878-2082
Director: Jean RuttenbergDiagnostic and consultation services, MobileTherapy, day and residential programs
Prospectus/Berco131 North 9th StreetReading, PA 19601(215) 372-4637www.proberco.org
Center for AutismTreatment foster care, community-based,residential, and educational services
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Pressley Ridge Schools530 Marshall AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15214(412) 321-6995Fax: (412) 321-5313www.pressleyridge.org
Formerly Horizon Homes; 24-hour full-carehomes, semi-independent living, supportedliving arrangements, family living, host-homeand in-home care.
The Children's Institute (formerly theRehabilitation Institute of Pittsburgh)6301 Northumberland StreetPittsburgh, PA 15217(412) 420-2400www.amazingkids.org
Traditional community homes, independentliving with minimal supervision, and familyfoster care
Shadowfax Corporation386 Pattison StreetYork, PA 17403(717) 854-7742Fax: (717) 843-8198
Inpatient and outpatient programs, familytherapy
Woods ServicesP.O. Box 36Langhorne, PA 19047-0036Phone: (215) 750-4126
Short- and long-term residential care,vocational services
West Virginia
Autism Services CenterThe Pritchard Building605 9th Street, PO Box 507Huntington, WV 25710-0507(305) 525-8014Fax: (305) 525-8026
Founder: Ruth Sullivan, Ph.D.Services include case management, residentialhabitation, supported employment, dayhabitation, respite and family support.
Potomac Center1 Blue StreetRomney, WV 26757(304) 822-3861Fax: (304) 822-4297www.potomaccenter.com
Executive Director: David PlowrightDiagnostic Assessment, group homes, parenttraining, adult and child foster care, dayprogram, respite