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Connections 2.0.......................................................................2 & 3 Our Story is Your Story...................................................................4

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Medical Resources............................................13-31 The Beard of Sustainability........................................................32

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Connections 2.0 For five years Connections has been focused on empowering Caregivers with free information fast. We have collected a ton of data from you and that data has driven every change we have made to this directory. This project was built to help Connections Caregivers find information regardless of what diagnosis your FIND Quality Resource Providers DISCOVER Hope child with special needs has. In other words one resource for EXPLORE The Possibilities every diagnosis. This model has worked amazingly well even though the cost of printing and the fact that we run out of Connections at some point each year have been two major challenges. Three issues ago we launched the digital issue that is always available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. If you have yet to use it you can check it out on our website www.ConnectionsKids. com. For us this was a great tool to have and helped us empower Caregivers even when we were out of books. Today I am happy to announce the latest innovation here at the Connections Project, our cell phone app. For a little over a year we have been working on a new and innovative way to empower Caregivers that is lightning fast, but is also more intelligent about the family we are empowering. For instance today the paper version of Connections “The Special Needs Directory” helps Caregivers find resources by category and sub-category. This process has worked very well, but we have many limitations that we believe we can overcome by using technology. Let me give you a quick example. While the print version has helped more than 250,000 families find information here in Dallas, it can only go so far. If we run a story about Autism and the therapies that a Caregiver might want to investigate it would be helpful to those families, but at the same time exclude everyone else who does not have that diagnosis (which is a lot of people). For this reason we have kept all content in Connections to a minimum and articles are inspirational in nature. However as we have built the platform for the cell phone app we realized that very quickly we could know how old your child was, what their diagnosis is, and where you are located. This means that the app can do something the paper version of Connections can’t: Empower Caregivers Intelligently. This led us to develop a technology model that we call “the personal concierge” model or “the virtual social worker” model. Simply put using this app will be like having a social worker with you 24/7. We will be able to help you explore emerging therapies, find articles specific topics, and of course find local providers who can help your child. The difference is that every resource we will present you with will be specific to the age and diagnosis information that you gave us. This changes the game of empowering Caregivers forever.

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Yes this sounds cool, but can a Non-Profit really build and maintain a cell phone app that is this complex and innovative. Simply put no way! That is why we have partnered with a start up Technology Company called Care Starter. Care Starter will be handling the technology side and has the band width to grow and expand their product line while Connections can continue to focus on families who have a child, teen, or adult with special needs. While Connections and Care Starter make a great team we still need one more team member YOU! We need a strong beta testing audience who know how to shop for resources and are not afraid to give us feedback. I can think of no better user base but you, so I have volunteered Connections to be a part of the beta testing group and now we need you to get involved. Testing a new product is always a bit frustrating, but this process allows you to help us do a better job of empowering many other Caregivers in the future. If you are interested in being a part of the beta test send us an email to app@connectionskids.com and join the team. This will put you on the beta test mailing list and the Caregiver survey list. This means that you will be the first to download and use the app. Our beta test target date will be sometime in the first quarter of 2013 so don’t wait and sign up today by sending an email to app@connectionskids.com with Beta Test in the subject line.

“While Connections and Care Starter make a great team we still need one more team member YOU!”

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Our Story is Your Story…..

his journey began for our family eight years ago. I can remember the smell of the doctor’s office, the sounds of a baby screaming in the exam room next to us and the sick feeling in my stomach as the doctor handed us a simple piece of paper that had been hurriedly copied by one of the nurse staff and was off center and blurry, but the word at the top was impossible to mistake as it was the diagnosis that we had feared . . . AUTISM. My eyes filled with tears as the doctor walked toward the door and it clicked shut with an enormous finality. I clutched the paper as if it were my only possession on this planet and began to read the sterile and tormenting prognosis for my little girl. The words stung my soul like poisonous darts bringing despair and waves of emotion that is difficult to put into words. Was this it? Was this piece of paper the best our doctor could do for us? I knew at that moment that at some point in my life time that I would do something to change this outcome. At the point of diagnosis or recognition of a delay, families should be given something tangible, something besides a cheap piece of paper filled with worst case scenarios and grim statistics, something useful, something practical, and maybe a little inspirational…that something is what you are holding in your hands right now…Connections Issue #7. ded by: Photos provi rtraits o P ia M Bella ad on Pg. 38 See their

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Are learning struggles a phase my child will outgrow? 1 Unfortunately the answer is, “No.” Learning, reading, or attention difficulties rarely go away with time. If you sense that your child is struggling, you must take action. Professional testing and training can identify and quickly overcome the exact underlying cause of a learning struggle. 2

How do I know it will work? 4 LearningRx’s innovative one-on-one brain training system is backed by 30 years of research and clinical trials. Thousands of students have recorded dramatic skill grains and improved performance in earning, reading, and math. By approaching learning problems through improving cognitive skills, students achieve far greater results in much less time than is possible through tutoring or academic reading programs. Results are so consistent that we can actually guarantee gains!

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Tutoring attempts to re-teach material that should have already been learned. It does so without asking, “Why didn’t the student learn this the irst time?” LearningRx begins with the question, “How strong is his or her ability to learn?” Testing – designed to measure your child’s individual learning skills – answers that question and guides the cognitive skills training that strengthens essential mental skills. If skill weakness is the root cause of your child’s learning struggle, tutoring cannot correct it.

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Brain Training (also known as cognitive skills training) systematically strengthens the brain’s core mental abilities (i.e processing speed, attention, memory, auditory and visual processing and reasoning). Throughout the custom program a student works closely with his or her own private training specialist. This one-on-one training relationship and skill-speciiic exercises combine to produce big improvements quickly.

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Combining A BA & S p e ec h to meet the needs of Au St i m ! Let u S h e Lp you r c h i Ld f e e L Li k e A Su p e r- h e ro • Part-time and full-time enrollment • Opportunities to foster independent skills • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Speech Therapy • Flexible thinking skills, Executive Function and Concept Building

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A Christian School for Students with Learning Differences 1501 Avenue H, Plano, TX 972-509-7822 www.staplano.org Serving Grades K-10 Individualized Instruction Low Student-Teacher Ratio Positive, Nurturing Environment Multi-Sensory Approach to Teaching Social Skills Integrated Into the Curriculum 8 Connections 2012

“When fear was edging out hope, St. Timothy’s wonderful ministry was the answer we needed.” www.ConnectionsKids.com

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GLA also provides its’ students the opportunity to develop: • An appreciation for their own uniqueness • Self-confidence and self-worth via successful learning experiences, social skills lessons and positive reinforcement. • Coping skills to assist them in becoming effective students. • A sense of accountability and responsibility for their own academic experience. Utilizing small class sizes, multi-sensory teaching methods and a well trained and caring faulty, Great Lakes Academy is an excellent alternative school choice!

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Catherine Age 5 Diagnosis: Down Syndrome Connections would like to congratulate our third winner of “Your Kid On Our Cover” Contest. We would like to thank the many of you who submitted your super cute kids for this contest. Don’t Forget to enter today!

Enter Now to be Our Next Winner: Contest Rules: Must submit by June 15th, 2013 Email photo’s to info@ConnectionsKids.com At time of submission submit; Name of child, Age, and diagnosis

Winner gets: To be on the Cover of Connections Professional Photo Shoot Free Photo Package a “$300 Value”

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Aspire provides behavioral intervention and speech services within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities from 10 years old through adult.* *Those individuals younger than 10 years old are serviced through Teach Me Therapy Center.

Executive Director: Dr. Regina M. Crone, PhD, BCBA-D Counselor: Kimberlee Flatt, M.A., LCPI-Intern, BCBA

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Families for Effective Autism Treatment – North Texas (FEAT-NT) is a non-profit organization of parents and concerned professionals dedicated to providing Education, Advocacy, and Support for children with autism and their families. FEAT-NT provides: Parent Mentoring Support Group Meetings Ongoing Educational Workshops Free Lending Library with Over 400 Autism Materials Family Fun Days

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T r e at R e s e a r c h E d u c at e E l e vat e 817-405-0292 • 877-606-7601 Disclaimer: Information included here is based upon Dr. Kotsanis’personal clinical experience treating patients for over 27 years, as well as review of published scientific literature and medical studies. Dr. Kotsanis integrates both mainstream and complementary medicine. This practice, known as integrative medicine embraces principles and treatment methods which may or may not be accepted or embraced by conventional medicine providers, individual physicians or other health care institutions.

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Neurodevelopmental Sensory Enhancement Center Charles Shidlofsky, O.D., FCOVD Naomi Aguilera, O.D. 5934 W. Parker Rd., Suite #500 Plano, TX 75093 972-312-0177 www.neurodevvision.com

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ur Goal is to take your vision beyond 20/20 by evaluating how you process information. This evaluation includes looking at vision perception skills as well as how your vision integrates with your other senses. We utilize the latest, most state-of-the art equipment.

• Vision Therapy for All Ages • Treatment for Learning-Related Vision Problems oftentimes

seen in children with: ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Reading and Tracking Problems, etc. Visual Rehabilitation for Special Populations such as: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delays, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Whiplash, Cerebral Palsy, MS etc. Treatment for Stress-related Visual Problems including: Blurred Vision, Visual Stress from Reading and Computers, Eye Strain Headaches, and/or Vision-induced Motion Sickness. Nutritional support for vision problems Routine eye examinations available for the whole family

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• Parents/caregivers receive monthly reorder reminders

• Direct billing Medicaid, Cook Children’s Health Plan, Community Health Choice Texas, First Care, Molina and many more!

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HONORED WITH NATIONAL FROM EP MAGAZINE! Connections Kids executive director received Exceptional Parent magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2009 EP Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award. The award is given to organizations working on behalf of those with disabilities, that are involved in scientific research leading to early detection and appropriate intervention therapies, and that demonstrate leadership in expanding the awareness that people with disabilities can be productive citizens in our society.

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Angels of care “Special Care for your Special Child.” PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTH 866-856-5923 SERVICES WE OFFER • Private Duty Nursing • Therapy (PT,OT,ST,RT) • Skilled Nursing • Attendant Care

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Personalized pediatric therapy RE A L PATIENTS. RE A L STORIES. as unique as your child. A stroke left Ella unable to eat solid foods, use her right arm and sit up. Now with the help of Our Children’s House at Baylor, she is eating, taking steps and doing sit ups. Whether your child has a mild delay or serious ongoing therapy needs resulting from injury, illness, or developmental delay, our pediatric specialists have the expertise you need. Thousands have trusted their children to our care. You can too. • Inpatient Pediatric Hospital • Physical Therapy • Speech-language Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Specialty services* include Feeding Clinic, Orthotics Clinic, NICU Follow up Clinic, Sleep Lab, Sensory Integration Therapy, Developmental Evaluations, Swallow Studies (not all services are available at each location)

• Listing on Pg. . 79, 83, For more information call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit us online at BaylorHealth.com/OCH. ALLEN • DALLAS • FRISCO • GRAPEVINE • LAS COLINAS • PLANO • ROCKWALL • WAXAHACHIE Physicians are members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Health Care System’s subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and are neither employees nor agents of those medical centers, Our Children’s House at Baylor or Baylor Health Care System. © 2011 Baylor Health Care System OCH CK CE7.11

Bringing Care to Life! Experienced pediatric and neonatal nursing care. Providing the kind of care we would want for our own families…

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24/7 Care Se Habla Espanol Personal Consultation Serving DFW Metro Area

• Medicaid Comprehensive Care Program (CCP) • Medically Dependent Children’s Program (MDCP) Vivicare Health Partners 255 N. Center St. #102 • Major Private Insurance Plans. • Our Staff is Licensed, Insured and Pre-Screened Arlington TX 76011 (817) 265-0900

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Help Us Make History! If you have a smart phone we need your help to Beta test our new app! Coming Soon 2013! Send us an email to app@connectionskids.com with beta test in the subject line Connections FIND Quality Resource Providers DISCOVER Hope EXPLORE The Possibilities

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Epic Quality, Epic Service ... Epic Care • The highest quality in-home health care delivered with compassion and extraordinary service • Private duty skilled nursing services available 24/7, 365 days a year • In-home pediatric therapy services: occupational, physical and speech-language • Clinical and client service teams dedicated to providing a plan of care that meets the unique needs of each child

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Pediatric Therapy Services Physical, occupational and speech therapy services are dedicated to improving the function of children aged birth to 21 years, with medical diagnoses and/or developmental delays. Pediatric Home Care Services n Experienced pediatric nursing staff helps keep chronically ill children out of the hospital by providing quality skilled care at home n Provides access to a nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Private Duty Skilled Nursing offered n Accept Medicaid, CCP, MD CP, CSHCN, SCHIP/Foster Care Program, Major Insurances and Private Pay

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The Beard of Sustainability!

Six months ago I told our parnters in Dallas that I was not going to shave until our project here was financially sustainable! This crazy beard became know as the beard of sustainability...

It is hard to believe that Connections has been empowering caregivers here in Dallas for five years, but as I am writing this article we are less than three months from that mark. This project has overcome every obstacle that has been thrown at it and in spite of being underfunded and understaffed our model of â&#x20AC;&#x153;free informationâ&#x20AC;? for Caregivers has prevailed. I would like to thank all of our 180 partners for their steadfast support of this project as it has grown and matured. To put it simply we could not provide this amazing resource that you are holding without our partners who willingly support free information and have embraced compassion toward the families they so willingly serve. Just before printing this issue our project here in Dallas hit sustainability, which means that we are officially floating financially leaning only on our partners support and leadership. I have said for many years that this book is only the first step towards a much better world for kids, teens, and adults with special needs. Now that we are floating in Dallas, we begining the process of expanding the Connections Project across the United States of America. For this reason we will be raising donation capital to bring free information to the rest of the country and to innovate on the behalf of Caregivers while organizing the Special Care Industry at the same time. I am more excited than ever at what we can accomplish as this project expands. So what is to come? Wellâ&#x20AC;Śif you want a peak at the innovation I was talking about you will want to find the article about our new cell phone app that will be beta testing here in Dallas on page 2 & 3. The future is bright and it will take all of us working together to keep it that way. Lamarque Polvado Caregiver / Executive Director Connections Project

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Every child deserves wings Every parent needs support Our two programs specialize in assisting families with meeting the needs of their children with developmental challenges.

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“Specializing in Autism, Behavior, and Speech Therapy” PineCone Therapies, LLC is an ABA and speech therapy company devoted to helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities. We also offer individual and group social skills training in the clinic and in the community.

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Consulting, Evaluation, & Educational Services ACES (Autism Consulting and Educational Services) P.O. Box 720054, Dallas Tx 75372, www.aces4you.com, a-ce-s@sbcglobal.net Consulting, assessments, parent and staff training, and program development for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other. All About Achievement Consulting 110 W. Sandy Lake Dr, Suite 102 PMB195, Coppell Tx 75019, (972) 979-9720 asosa@allaboutachievement.com Allen Counseling Associates 1506 N. Greenville Ave, Suite 250, Allen Tx 75002, (972) 979-9720 www.allencounselingassociates.com nietert2003@hotmail.com Certified School Counselors and Licensed Professional Counselor providing advocacy/education for parents working with school districts whose children have mental health issues. ASK-Advocating Solutions for Kids 1419 Kings Hwy, Dallas Tx 75208, (214) 793-6352, www.askadvocate.org, Kathy@ASKadvocate.org ASK is a private advocacy service for children who are experiencing difficulty in school or need community resources. Our mission is to find solutions. Behavioral Innovations 469-374-0700/855-StartABA (855-782-7822) | StartABA.com Centers - 6301 Campus Circle Drive East, Suite 100A, Irving, TX 75063, 1015 McKinley Street, Benbrook, TX 76126, 1501 North Country Club Road, Garland, TX 75040, Home & Community-Based Programs

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Cornerstone Assessment and Guidanc Center, LP 1213 Hall Johnson Rd, Suite 200, Colleyville Tx 76034, (817) 428-9810 www.cagelp.com, drbeth@cagclp.com Dr. Lusby is a psychologist, licensed in Texas since 1998. She provides assessment and treatment for children and adolescents. Services provided are evidence based and adapted to individual needs. Diagnostic Learning Services 1400 Preston Rd, Suite 400, Plano Tx 75093, (972) 491-5408 www.diagnosticlearningservices.com lauriegaines@diagnosticlerningservices.com Our services focus on the diagnosis of specific learning disabilities (including Dysexia and ADHD) as well as college planning for high school students with disabilities. Dr. Ifenyi A. Ufondu, PhD - Educ. Psychologist 1914 Santa Anna dr, Arlington Tx 76001, (817) 866-044 (310) 5905898, drufondu@gmail.com ARD representation, independent educational/vocational assessments, transition planning. One on One Instruction, counseling. Educational Diagnostician and Counsultant 600 S. Denton Tap Rd, Suite 122, Coppell Tx 75019, (214) 674-0881 GoToFocus Centers 7405 Lola Dr, N. Richland Hlls Tx 76180, (817) 706-2562, www.gotofocuscom, rodger.bailey@gotofocus.com Consulting is Developmental Disability and Developmental Delay. we help you find what is blocking your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development and you put the developmental process back on track.

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Learning Legacy, Inc 8816 Ashcraft Dr., N. Richland Hlls Tx 76180, (817) 498-6133 www.learninglegacyline.com, info@learninglegacyinc.com Professional development for educations, agencies and families on a specialized topics re: special education issues. Little Giant Steps 3364 Lanarc Dr., Plano Tx 75023, (972) 78-1260, www.littlegiantsteps.com, cj@littlegiantsteps.com An educational consulting group who eliminates learning issues utilizing the Neurodevelopmental Approach. Little Giant Steps has provided effective non-drug programs since 1992. PediaPlex 2425 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, TX 76092 | 817-442-0222 | Pediaplex.net PediaPlex is an all-inclusive diagnostic and therapeutic clinic offering speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, autism diagnosis, cognitive and academic testing, and developmental services. Our mission is to help children and families affected by a variety of disorders including ADHD, autism, communication, sensory-motor, mental health and learning disabilities. This is achieved through early screening, diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and support services offered by a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals all in one convenient location. PediaPlex aspires to provide clarity to all clients and their families with a collaborative care approach. (See Our Ad on PG 53)

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Specialized Schools / Private Schools / Preschools A Child Can Do All Things - Conductive Educational Center 12870 Hillcrest Rd, Suite H-101, Dallas Tx 75230, (972) 788-2856 , www. accdat.org Achievement Center of Texas 2950 N. Shiloh Road, Garland Tx 75044, (972) 414-7700 Daycare and a learning center for children and adults with disabilities18 months to adult. Bridge Builder Academy 520 E. Central Pkwy E, Suite 101, Plano Tx 75074 Daytime: 972-516-8844, After Hours: 214-405-9843. www.bridgebuilderacademy.com | info@bridgebuilderacademy.com BBA is a new kind of school…a PRIVATE SCHOOL, that specializes in individualized “Full Time” Programs, “Home School Assistance” programs, “Supplemental Education” programs for those who need to catch up or get ahead www.ConnectionsKids.com Parental/Family Resources Connections 2012 63

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Chases’s Place 14210 Marsh Lane, Addison Tx 75001, (972) 243-2676, www.chasesplace.org, chasesplace@sbcglobal.net Chase’s Place is a private school serving kids with a variety of special needs including autism, mental retardation and traumatic brain injury. Covenant Presbyterian Weekday School 1700 S. Josey Lane, Carollton Tx 75006, (972) 242-2259 Serves 6 months - 4 years. Program is for typical children, but has a very small ration. The director and teachers have accommodated children with special needs and behavioral issues with warmth and enthusiasm. Dallas Day School (214) 828-9900 , www,myschoolonline.com, dallasservices@earthlink.org A program offered by Dallas Services serving those with developmental disabilities of all ages. fees are based on a sliding scale. Also see Dallas Services. E’s Haven Academy 813 Ryan Rd, Dallas Tx 75224, (214) 374-7443 Inclusive day care for 0-6 years. Easter Seals Texas Star Academy 303 W. Nash Street, Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-424-9797 www.ntx.easterseals.com, info@ntx.easterseals.com The Texas Star Academy is a fully inclusive, Walden replicated preschool program open to both children with autism and typically developing children ages 18 months to 5 years. The Texas Star Academy is the only program in Texas to provide an inclusive, licensed toddler and preschool program in which ABA treatment is fully embedded and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. (See our Main Ad on Page 49) E’s Haven Academy 813 Ryan Rd, Dallas Tx 75224, (214) 374-7443, Inclusive day care for 0-6 years. Family Play School 10453 N. Central Expressway, Dallas Tx 75231, (214) 265-8585 Inclusive day care for 0-12 years. Medications, breathing treatments given. Grayson County Rehabilitation Center 1216 Hillcrest Box 453, Sherman Tx 75090, (903) 893-7457, Serves 2 to 5 years. Great Lakes Academy 6000 Custer Rd. Building 7, Plano Tx 75023, (972) 517-7498 ext. 103 www.greatlakesacademy.com, grtlakesacademy@aol.com For children with various Learning Differences, Asperger’s Syndrome and or AD/HD, Great Lakes Academy, an accredited, non-profit, K-12 private school, offers its’ students a positive school experience. GLA also provides its’ students the opportunity to develop: (See Our Ad onPG 09) • An appreciation for their own uniqueness • Self-confidence and self-worth via successful learning experiences, social skills lessons and positive reinforcement. • Coping skills to assist them in becoming effective students. • A sense of accountability and responsibility for their own academic experience. Utilizing small class sizes, multi-sensory teaching methods and a well trained and caring faulty, Great Lakes Academy is an excellent alternative school choice! Green Oaks School 5508 Chaperito Trail, Arlington Tx 76016, 817) 496-5100, www.greenoaksschool.org Head Start of Greater Dallas 3954 Gannon Lane, Dallas Tx, (972) 283-6400, www.hsgd.org HEAD START of Greater Dallas, Inc (HSGD) is the seventh largest nonprofit program in Dallas. The agency currently serves more than 4,000 children and families at 37 centers located throughout Dallas County.

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Hill School 4817 Odessa Ave, Fort Worth TX 76133 Phone: 817-923-9482 Ext. 110 Email: lhutyra@hillschool.org Web: www.hillschool.org Hill School is a college preparatory, full-service school for bright students who learn differently, with two campuses, Southwest Fort Worth and Grapevine. Our exceptional faculty emphasize intensive small group instruction in core subject areas to ensure that all students have an opportunity to reach their full academic potential. Our students explore interests and affinities through athletics, fine arts (drama, visual arts, music, band), and a wide variety of community inbolvement activities (See our Main Ad on Page 11) It’s a Sensory World: Early Intervention Program 13617 Neutron Road Farmers Branch, TX 75244 | Ph: 972-239-8100 itsasensoryworld.com Now Enrolling! It’s a Sensory World! Early Childhood Program is an early intervention program designed for children ages 2 to 6. Children enrolled in our program benefit from our small student to teacher ratio (3:1), allowing us to focus on their individual needs. Our program gives children the tools necessary to succeed in a school setting, and promotes the development of gross motor skills, fine motor skills, language skills, and appropriate social skills. (See Our Ad on PG 11) Jewish Community Center Preschool 7900 Northhaven, Dallas Tx, 12 months-5 years (Some Special Needs) L’abri Learning Center 13408 Kit Lane, Dallas Tx 75240, (972) 235-4791, Inclusive daycare and after-school care for 12 mo to 12 years. (Speech) Meadowview School 2419 Franklin Dr., Mesquite Tx 75150, (972) 289-1831, www.meadowviewschool.com, myschool@tx.twcbc.com Newfound School 2206 Heads Lane, Suite 11, Carrollton Tx 75006, (214) 390-749 Notre Dame School of Dallas 2018 Allen, Dallas Tx 75204, (214) 720-3911, www.notredameschool.org, tfrancis@notredameschool.org St. Timothy Christian Academy 1501 Avenue H, Plano TX 75074, 972-509-7822 mwhitaker@staplano.org, www.staplano.org The mission of St. Timothy Christian Academy is to educate students in grades K-10th needing a non-traditional approach for academic success in a redemptive Christian setting while providing hope and support for their families. We use innovative teaching methods and approaches to educate students with learning differences including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, processing disorders, spectrum disorders such as PDD-NOS and Asperger’s, mood disorders and sensory integration disorder. (See our Main Ad on Page 08 )

Teach Me Academy 2459 E Hebron Pkwy Ste. 130 Carrollton, TX 75010 | 469-892-7500 www.myteachme.net Teach Me Academy offers a unique learning experience within this program to meet social, behavioral and language goals. We aim to go beyond mastering tasks on paper or developing a rote set of skills, and instead look to maximize learning in a motivating, dynamic, and generalizable environment. (See Our Ad on PG 08) www.ConnectionsKids.com Parental/Family Resources Connections 2012 65

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Texas School of the Deaf 1102 South Congress Ave, Austin Tx 78764, (512) 462-5300 , www.tsd.state.tx.us The ARC of Dallas (214) 634-9810, ext 106, aallen@arcdallas.org The Flint Academy 2111 Roosevelt Dr, Arlington Tx , (817) 277-0620, www.Flintacademy.com, paulaflint@sbcglobal.net The Jane Justin School at The Child Study Center 1300 W. Lancaster, Fort Worth Tx 76102, (817) 390-2831 , www. cscfw.org, kedwards@cscfw.org The Little Lighthouse - Denton 37 Oak Forrest Circle, Denton TX, (940) 591-7092 The Rise School of Dallas 5923 Royal Lane, Dallas Tx 75230, (214) 373-4666, www.riseschool.org/dallas, risedal@swbell.net The Shelton School 15720 Hilldrest Rd, Dallas Tx 75248, (972) 774-1772 University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center 490 S. I-35 East, Denton, TX 76205 | 940-369-5373 The University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center provides comprehensive research-based interventions and services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. UNT’s multidisciplinary team of highly trained, experienced and committed professionals collaborates with parents, researchers, university students and service providers to deliver state-of-the art services and training. Housed in a newly renovated 21,000 sq. ft. facility, the center provides diagnostic testing, full-time and part-time individualized intervention services, ABA, speech and language, occupational, physical and social skills therapies, as well as other individualized programs. (See Our Ad on PG 61) UCP Dallas/preschool program 8802 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas Tx 75235, (214) 247-4538, shaunaclaggion@ucpdallas.org UTD/Callier Center - Dallas 1966 Inwood Rd, Dallas Tx 75235, (214) 905-3000 (214) 905-3030 - appointments, www.callier.utdalls.edu For hearing impaired and regular students. UTD/Callier Center - Richardson 811 Synergy Park Blvd, Richadson Tx 75080, (972) 883-3630 Appointments TDD: (972) 883-3605, www.callier.utdallas.edu For hearing impaired and regular students Vanguard Preparatory School 4240 Sigma Road Dallas Tx 75244 | www.vanguardprepschool.com | rosalind@vanguardprepschool.com Since 1993, Vanguard Preparatory School has been serving children with social, emotional and learning differences in the greater Dallas community.

Sign Language Instruction BeeBo’s Playhouse By Baby Signs with Sybil www.beebos.net | 817-718-2876 Beebo’s Playhouse by Baby Signs with Sybil is dedicated to supporting parents & child care professionals in the most important responsibility they will ever have - raising happy, healthy and successful children. We combine educational toys & products with the Baby Signs Program to help parents & professionals create an excellent learning environment at home, child care centers or therapy offices. We offer classes for Parents, Children and Professionals. (CEUs available) Also, carry a large variety of educational toys and products available online.

Special Education Lawyers & Advocates Advocacy, Inc 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 171-E, Austin Tx 78757, (512) 454-4816 (800) 252-9108, www.advocacyinc.org The mission of Advocacy, Inc is to advocate for, protect, and shared the legal, human and service rights of people with disabilities. Advocate - Lone Star Mom 501 Trophy lake Dr, Suite 314-114, Trophy Club Tx 76262, (817) 707-9093 , www.lonestarmom.com, lonestarmom@mac.com As an Education Advocate, i work with parents to find answers. I believe in advocating for the child to first. AFNIC (Association for Neorologically Impaired Children) 301 Park Lane, Austin Tx 78704-2412, (512) 444-1641 , www.afniconline.org AFNIC’s advocates for children with neurological disabilities and provides five main services for these children: parent training, teacher training, peer training, attendance at ARD meetings. Beautiful Minds, Inc P.O. Box 173261, Arlington Tx 76001-3261, (817) 886-0044 , www.beautifulmndsinc.com, info@beautifulmindsinc.com Special needs Advocacy emphasizing Educating, Empowering and Exposing the invisibility children with Learning Disabilities encounter in throughout the DFW Metroplex. Educational Rescue Online 3068 Misty Ridge Lane, Rockwall Tx 75032, (469) 879-0014 (469) 293-4697 www.educationalrescueonline.com, johnny@educationalrescueonline.com LeBeau Consulting and Mediation 5312 Benbridge Dr, Fort Worth Tx 76107, (817) 377-8172, (817) 602-5446, lindalabeau@sbcglobal.net Special education mediation, IEP/ARD facilitation and consulting for school record review to prepare for ARD meetings for parents with children with special education needs. Leslie R. Roberts, Esq 8000 Coit Rd, #300-224, Plano Tx 75025, (469) 682-7305, www.leslierroberts.com, leslie179@msn.com Parent of special needs child and attorney/mediator provides special education legal services, including representation during mediation, to parents of special needs children. Lolalee E. Livingston 2809 Regal Rd, Suite 103 Plano Tx 75075 | (972) 758-9123 | www.letseducate.org Education/Child Consultant/advocate bringing 28 years experience to providing Advocacy Consultation/Representation in ARD’s. Our goal is to educate parents while assisting them in advocating for their child’s educational needs. Myrna B. Silver, Esq 10501 N. Central Expressway, Suite 301 Dallas Tx 75231 | (214) 365-0050 Our firm provides legal services to parents of children with special educational needs. Partners Resource Network, Inc 1090 Longfellow Dr, Suite B Beaumont Tx 77706 | (800) 866-4726 | www.partnerstx.org Our mission at Partners Resources Network, Inc is to empower parents of children with disabilities to be effective advocates for their children and to promote parent/professional partnerships. Students 1st 5310 Lafayette Dr Frisco Tx 75035 | (469) 363-2247 | www.students1st.org We are parent advocates. We attend ARD/IEP/504 meetings with the parent and speak on their behalf to the public school.

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ISD Support Groups / Special Education PTA’s Arlington Special Education PTSA | www.aseptsa.org Frisco SAGE | www.friscosage.com | friscosage@gmail.com Plano Sage | www.pptasage.com | sage@planopta.com Collin County Special Education Cooperative 1404 N. McDonald St McKinney Tx 75071 | (972) 548-3200 | www.ccsec.org Provides all special education services including evaluation, therapies and instruction for Anna, Blue Ridge, Community, Farmersville, Lovejoy, Melissa, Prosper and Wylies ISD’s www.ConnectionsKids.com Parental/Family Resources Connections 2012 67

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Education Service Center, Region X (10) 400 E. Spring Valley Rd Richadson Tx 75081 | (972) 348-1536 | www.ednet10.net Nonprofit agency that assists school districts and families by providing workshops, information gathering meetings and other resources. Counties that Region 10 cover are Dallas, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall, Hunt, Collin, Fannin and Grayson. Greater Lewisville Special Education PTSA 4608 Oak Springs Dr Flower Mound Tx 75028 | (469) 293-6343 | www.lisd-septsa.org Serving parents, teachers and others who have an interest in Special Education in the Lewisville ISD area. We offer educational programs, parent mentoring, group meetings a local Service Provider Directory and also an online email list.

Transitional Services An Independent Me | www.livingwithmeaning.org An Independent Me (AIM) , a living experience for people ages 16 and older with developmental disabilities, opened its doors in Cedar Park on June 11, 2012. AIM provides a safe and supportive environment for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Using scientifically validated techniques and curriculum, the campus teaches life skills, supports educational opportunities, provides on-the-job-training and coaching, creates meaningful jobs, and prepares for a step up to the next level of independence. Aspire 3630 N Josey Ln Ste. 100 Carrollton, TX 75007 | 469-892-7500 | www.aspire4me.com Aspire provides services to individuals from adolescence through adulthood. We believe in the development of the whole person and encourage family involvement. Our individualized programs use the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, Skinners Analysis of Verbal Behavior, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and counseling to focus on areas of development such as behavior, language, social, academic, leisure, vocation, and self-care. (See Our Ad on PG 12) Berry Family Services 4702 Rowlett Road Rowlett Tx 75088 | (972) 412-4707 | www.berryfamilyservices.com Berry Family Services is an HCS (Home and Community based service), TXML (Texas Home Living), and GR (General Revenue) Provider that Serves individuals with Mental Retardation. Behavioral Innovations 469-374-0700/855-StartABA (855-782-7822) | StartABA.com Centers - 6301 Campus Circle Drive East, Suite 100A, Irving, TX 75063, 1015 McKinley Street, Benbrook, TX 76126, 1501 North Country Club Road, Garland, TX 75040, Home & Community-Based Programs (See full listing on PG 47 ) College Living Experience (CLE) 1321 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 702 Nashville TN 37217 | (800) 486-5058 | Austin Campus: (512) 850-7445, www.experienceCLE.com College Living Experience (CLE) is the premier college program for special needs students, facilitating independent living for students with learning disabilities. Crystal Dyess-Carroll 1221 Goldeneye Dr Aubry Tx 76227 | (940) 768-8001 | www.cognitivedevelopment.pbworks.com | bdyess99@hotmail.com My name is Crystal Dyess-Carroll. Being a resource partner is a great opportunity for me because it will give me the chance to better help our community of people with disabilities. Daybreak, Inc 3901 N. Dallas Ave Lancaster Tx 75134 | (972) 22403554 Operates residential programs serving adults with mental retardation and offers vocational, personal/social and recreational services. Located in the Lancaster, DeSoto, Duncanville area.

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Educare - North Texas Office 8925 Sterling Dr, Suite 250 Irving Tx 75063 |(972) 929-5000 | www.rescare.com Private corporation that provides services for people with developmental disabilities. Specializes in community based residential programs, In-Home and Family support services, foster care and supervised semi-independent living arrangements. Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc 3020 N. Westmoreland Dallas Tx 75212 | (214) 638-2800 | www.goodwilldallas.org Offers rehabilitation services in a vocational workshop for adults (ages 16 and older) with disabilities. Services include vocational evaluation, counseling, training, sheltered and competitive employment and fulfillment/outsourcing opportunities. Goodwill Industries of North Texas 2010 N. Graves McKinney Tx 75069 | (972) 542-3721 Marbridge P.O. Box 2250 Manchaca Tx 78652 | (512) 282-1144 | www.marbridge.org Offers individualized residential care, education, and training to adults with various cognitive challenges. At lease 18 years of age for training. Summer Camp 16-30 years. Mosaic 2245 Midway Rd, Suite 300 Carrollton Tx 75006 | (972) 866-9989 | www.mosaicinfo.org A nonprofit, nation-wide organization dedicated to providing supports and advocacy to people with disabilities. Offers supported employment, in home supports, HCS, Texas Home Living Waiver and ICFMR programs, advocacy, day services and Children’s services Funded through Medicaid, corporate/foundtion grants, fundraising and donations. mosaic is affiliated with evangical Lutheran Church of America. My Possibilites 1301 Cluster Road Plano Tx 75075 | (469) 241-9100 | www.mypossibilities.org Non-Profit, Charity for Adults with developmental disabilities. Full Day,full year programs builds independence and prevocation skills. Ages 18+. Summer Programs available. nonPareil Insitute P.O Box 260652 Plano Tx 75026 | (972) 467-0713 | www.npitx.org We provide training to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder who have completed High School. North Texas Rehabilitation Services, Inc 3902 Cavalier Dr Garland Tx 75042 | (972) 272-6526 | www.ntrsinc.com Nonprofit agency providing work adjustment training for adults with physical and mental disabilities through vocational training opportunities, personal-social adjustment classes, on-the-job training, supportive employment and day habilitation services.

Tutoring / Brain Training Creative Tutors 4 Kids Plano 5820 Lennox Hill dr Plano Tx 75093 | (972) 378-5700 | www.creativetutors4kids.com Lindamood-Bell 451 Travis Street Suite 302 Dallas Tx 75205 | (214) 358-0688 | www.lindamoodbell.com Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an organization dedicated to enhancing human learning. Learning RX Keller 423 Keller Parkway Suite A Keller Tx 76248 (817) 562-5558 www.learningrx.com/keller jreiser@learningrx.net Learning RX Frisco 3550 Parkwood Blvd. Frisco Tx 75034 (972) 432-6544 www.learningrx.com/frisco karen.anderson@learningrx.net Learning RX Flower Mound 2021 Justin Road, Suite 249 Flower Mound, TX 75028 (469)-464-5888 www.learningrx.com/flower-mound eric.w@learningrx.net

Our Brain Training Centers are here to strengthen your brain so that learning and reading become easier. The way brain training works is amazing - we focus on a person’s underlying cognitive skills, strengthening and correcting weaknesses, so that the capacity to learn is increased. Come by our center, and I will personally show you around. I’d also like to share with you some stories of the way we’ve used LearningRx brain training to help many children and adults overcome their life-long learning struggles. www.ConnectionsKids.com Parental/Family Resources

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Learning RX Plano 5136 Village Creek Dr, Suite 501 Plano Tx 75093 | (972) 267-8900 | www.leaningrx.com The Reading Journey 215 Winchester Suite 107 Tyler Tx 75701 | (903) 581-4007 | www.readingjourneytyler.com Reading and math tutoring for elementary students, including students with learning disabilities. Study and organizational skills included. Available for parent questions.

Medical Supplies / Adaptive Equipment Angels of Care-Medical Equipment & Supplies North Texas Office: (903) 532-5656 | Dallas Office: (214) 905-9881 www.angelsofcare.com | facebook.com/angelsofcare Angels of Care Medical Equipment and Supplies is a pediatric medical supply company that provides a variety of services, including durable medical equipment, supplies, track lifts, home modifications, counseling, rehab and more. All supplies and equipment are delivered to your door with a personal touch by professionally trained staff. We service over 100 counties in Texas and are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We accept most commercial insurances, Medicaid, and private pay clients. Please call us for a free consultation or visit our website at www.angelsofcare.com (See Our Ad on PG 20-21) Apple Homecare Medical Supply Dallas: 972-699-9511 | Tyler: 903-593-4113 | Temple: 254-247-3518 Abilene: 325-261-4222 | www.applehms.com Apple Homecare Medical Supply is a Texas based, family owned and operated durable medical equipment and supply company. Apple specializes in caring for special needs children emphasizing on ventilator/respiratory care and enteral feeding, also providing diabetic, urological, and incontinent supplies. Apple provides on call 24hours a day and 7 days a week customer service support, Respiratory Therapists, and Nurses. Our philosophy is very simple “Our customers come first.” (See Our Ad on PG 22) C&R Medical 1225 Precinct Line Rd, Suite M Hurst Tx 76053 |(817) 590-8166 | www.candrmedical.com C & R Medical is committed to donating a percentage of our proceeds to find non-profit organizations which provide free outdoor advantages for the disabled. Innovative Seating and Mobility 972-602-9850 | innovativesam.com

At Innovative Seating and Mobility, our service policy is simple; the Seating And Mobility PATIENT and their FAMILY come first. That is why we love partnering with Connections Kids! We are dedicated to transforming the seating (See Our Ad on PG 25) and mobility industry in North Texas by building collaborative relationships with doctors, therapists and our expert technical staff to ensure our patients and clients receive: • FAST service • Industry leading COMMUNICATION throughout the process • Mobility SOLUTIONS THAT EXCEED their expectations We cherish the opportunity to put YOUR FAMILY first! Star Medical Specialties www.star-medical.net Fort Worth: 421 W. Magnolia Ave. | (817) 920-0509 Addison: 4386 Sunbelt Dr. | (972) 380-2065 Providing over 120 specialty formulas for infants, children and adults. Exclusively specializing in Enteral Nutrition products and equipment. 70 Connections 2012 Medical Resources

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Shield HealthCare 800.765.8775 | www.shieldhealthcare.com Shield HealthCare is a leading provider of disposable medical supplies in Texas. Our mission is simple: every day satisfaction and peace of mind of the people we serve. Shield HealthCare has years of experience understanding the unique demands placed on parents and caregivers of children. Having provided products and services to thousands of children over the years, the Shield team prides itself on providing the best products available and highest level of service possible to meet the needs of our customers. (See Our Ad on PG 17) Wave Healthcare 2006 South 1st Street, Suite A Temple, Texas 76504 | (254) 773-WAVE (9283) www.WaveHealthcare.com Wave Healthcare is a Home Medical Equipment (HME) company with one primary focus: to improve healthcare for children. An exclusively pediatric HME company, Wave Healthcare provides expert hospital-to-home healthcare continuum through focused pediatric durable medical equipment. Wave services include: ventilators, suction devices, liquid oxygen, concentrators (standard, self-fill and portable), cylinder oxygen, CPAP, BiPAP, cough assist devices, IPV (Standard and Bi Phasic), nebulizers and medication chambers, enteral nutrition pumps, feeding supplies, and standard pediatric DME. Wave serves the Texas market and delivers direct to your door. Bilingual staff. Medicaid accepted. (See Our Ad on PG 18)

Respiratory Equipment Apple Homecare Medical Supply Dallas: 972-699-9511 | Tyler: 903-593-4113 | Temple: 254-247-3518 Abilene: 325-261-4222 | www.applehms.com Apple Homecare Medical Supply is a Texas based, family owned and operated durable medical equipment and supply company. Apple specializes in caring for special needs children emphasizing on ventilator/respiratory care and enteral feeding, also providing diabetic, urological, and incontinent supplies. Apple provides on call 24hours a day and 7 days a week customer service support, Respiratory Therapists, and Nurses. Our philosophy is very simple “Our customers come first.” (See Our Ad on PG 22) Joshua’s Respiratory 10874 Plano Rd Ste. A Dallas TX 75238 | 469-916-9354 | dboswell@joshuasrci.com www.joshuarci.com Joshua’s Respiratory Care specializes in pediatric respiratory products and services. Our service area focuses on the DFW metro-plex and its surrounding counties. Our Staff is Bilingual. We are contracted with most insurance/Medicaid plans. Joshua’s is a locally owned company founded by and operated by parents of a special needs child. The Boswells started the company when good care was hard to find for their son Josh. Our mission is to provide the best care possible for each patient, and to make life a little easier for families like ours. Josh’s legacy lives on in the care we provide to patients. (See our Main Ad on Page 25 )

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Wave Healthcare 2006 South 1st Street, Suite A Temple, Texas 76504 | (254) 773-WAVE (9283) www.WaveHealthcare.com Wave Healthcare is a Home (Respiratory) Medical Equipment (HME) company with one primary focus: to improve healthcare for children. As an exclusively pediatric respiratory HME company, Wave Healthcare provides expert hospital-to-home healthcare continuum through focused pediatric clinical respiratory support, patient care education, and diversified respiratory medical equipment applications. Services include ventilators, suction devices, concentrators, oxygen, CPAP, BiPAP, cough assist devices, IPV’s, nebulizers and medication chambers. Our pediatric respiratory care practitioners are on call 24 hours a day. Wave serves the Texas market, accepting Medicaid and most insurances. (See Our Ad on PG 18)

Assitive Technology Bridging Apps: A community that shares information about how they are using popular mobile devices with people with disabilities. www.BridgingApps.org Region 10 | Gayle.McNurlen@region10.org Techno -Tote |(800) 375-4520 The ARC of Denton County offers to lend items to see a child could use a certain item for independence or pleasure. UCP Assistive Technology Center (Formerly C-CAD) 1950 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 2019 Dallas Tx 75207 | (214) 800-2223 | www.c-cadorg

Home Modification / Vehicle Modification Lift-Aids, Inc. 1500 Westpark Way Euless, TX 76040 | (817) 835-0035 | (817) 835-0096 fax “People Helping People” www.lift-aids.com Since 1968, Lift-Aids, Inc. has been serving people with disabilities, special needs families with children or adults, drivers or passengers with vehicle and home modifications. We modify cars, vans and trucks with custom mobility equipment to fit your family and child’s individual needs. In addition to modifying vehicles, Lift-Aids provide new vehicle sales as well. Lowered floor minivans, full size vans and trucks are available in-stock or can be ordered. Financing is available as well. Our Home and Commercial division specializes in Elevators, Stair Chair Lifts, Power Ceiling Lifts, and Porch Lifts. No Cost evaluations are done at your home by appointment only. Lift-Aids, Inc. is a vendor for most state and government funding programs including DARS, MDCP, CLASS, MHMR, DADS. Other organizations including Helping Restore Ability, ACT, MDA, MS and many more. (See Our Ad on PG 27)

Orthotics & Prosthetics O & P Services Inc. Centre for Prosthetic and Orthotic Care Suzanne O’Connor,CPO,LPO,FAAOP 1440 Regal Row #230 Dallas, TX 75247 | 214-819-8012 | 214-819-8047 fax www.cpocare.com | www.cpocarekids.com

CPO Care Kids Pediatric Division of O & P Services Inc Custom Orthotics and Prosthetics

CPO Care Kids is the pediatric division of O & P Services Inc which provides professional caring services by licensed professionals to each and every patient in need of Prosthetic or Orthotic devices. Our licensed practitioners work closely with your child’s therapy team utilizing sound bio-mechanical principles to optimize outcomes. Our services include but are not limited to gait analysis for sensory disorders, gait abnormalities and neurological disorders. We specialize in custom SMOs, AFOs, KAFOs, Hand Splints, Knee Splints, Spinal Bracing, Upper / Lower lower limb prosthetics. (See Our Ad on PG 28) 72 Connections 2012 Medical Resources www.ConnectionsKids.com

Private Duty Nursing Adonai Pediatrics 12655 N. Central Expwy. Suite 310 Dallas, TX 75243 | 972-781-0031 | Fax: 972-801-2078 www.adonaimedhealth.com | info@adonaimedhealth.com “Caring for your treasure is our specialty” Adonai Pediatrics is designed to benefit the entire family by offering specialized services to children less than 21 years of age. Adonai Pediatrics program can meet the needs of your acutely or chronically ill child by providing skilled compassionate healthcare professionals. We provide specialized pediatric care in the home setting to meet your child developmental needs and to achieve a child health care potential. Adonai Pediatrics provide Private Duty Nursing and Skilled Nursing Visits for pediatric patients. Our LVN’s and RN’s are trained and specialize in caring for high level needs such as Ventilators, Tracheotomy, and Gastrostomy. All major payers accepted, but not limited to: Medicaid/TMHP, Parkland Health Plans (Health First, Kids First), Amerigroup, Superior, Molina Health Plans, MDCP, CSHCN and Private Insurances. Our service area include DFW metro-plex and its surrounding counties, our staff is Bilingual. (See Our Ad on PG 27) Angels of Care-Nursing & Therapy North Texas Office: (903) 532-1400 Toll Free: (866) 856-5923 Intake Dept/Patient Referral: (903) 532-1400 ext. 3209 Serving all of Texas www.angelsofcare.com | facebook.com/angelsofcare Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is a licensed & certified home health agency that specializes in giving loving medical care to special needs children. We are in constant search of the latest programs and resources available to improve the quality of life for our patients. As a Medicaid provider, we are part of the following programs: CCP, CHSCN, MDCP, PCS, & CDS. The services we provide for these programs are Private Duty Nursing, Skilled Nursing, Attendant Care, Therapy (PT, OT, ST, and RT), and Case Management. Please call for a free consultation. ANGELS OF CARE IS A PROVIDER FOR: CSHCN, SUPERIOR, MEDICAID, INSURANCE, PRIVATE PAY, CCP, MDCP, CDS and PCS. Branch Locations: Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, (See Our Ad on PG 20-21) San Angelo, San Antonio, Texarkana, Tyler, and Wichita Falls. At Home Healthcare 7600 Lakeview Pkwy, Tyler TX 75705 1-877 MY NURSE www.athomehealth.org At Home Healthcare is the trusted choice for pediatric home nursing care. Our qualified healthcare professionals meet the challenges of our pediatric patients. Our pediatric home care team is dedicated to meeting the needs of chronically ill children and their families. Care is tailored for each patient using a team of qualified professionals who have chosen pediatrics as their specialty. Private duty nurses allow for more comprehensive care of children with chronic illnesses. Skilled nursing services provide nursing care and caregiver education. We understand that returning home from hospitalization can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. Our staff is here to support you during that time. 1-877 MY NURSE (See Our Ad on PG 31)

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Epic Health Services 1349 Empire Central Dallas, TX 75247 Dallas: (469) 364-8600 | Addison: (214) 623-5900 | Fort Worth: (817) 698-9500 www.epichealthservices.com

At Epic, we understand the unique needs of medically fragile children. From private duty nursing to pediatric therapy, we offer superior home health care (See Our Ad on PG 29) that meets our clients’ specific needs as well as improves their quality of life. We’re available whenever your need for care arises. No matter when you call us – day, night or on a holiday – you will always reach a full-time staff member who can promptly respond to your specific needs. Let us show you how Epic Quality and Epic Service lead to Epic Care. www.ConnectionsKids.com Medical Resources Connections 2012 73

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Encompass Pediatric Services 1255 W 15th Street Suite 815 Plano Tx 75075 | (972) 673-0404 Toll Free: 1-866-889-3500 | Fax: (972) 673-0420 www.ehhi.com “A Better Way to Care”

(See Our Ad on PG 17) Locations: Amarillo, Austin, Houston, Lubbock, Midland, Plano, San Antonio, Temple, Tyler Specializing in neonatal and pediatric homecare services, Encompass Pediatric Services provides very special care for very special children. Special care begins with special caregivers, and that is exactly what you will find in our team of local medical professionals. With years of experience, Encompass is committed to helping medically fragile children and their families reach their optimum level of health and well being. Encompass Pediatric Services continually strives to always provide innovative, unmatched care.

Maxim Healthcare Services 2501 Parkview Dr. Suite 404 Fort Worth Tx 76102 |(817) 877-0904 www.maxhealth.com Maxim Healthcare Services has two decades of experience providing long-term, continuous care to chronically ill patients. In keeping with the exemplary standards of the homecare industry, our offices are licensed, as required, and are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). Our staff is trained to work with the patient’s Physician and family to implement a plan of treatment and ensure continuity of care. Maxim Healthcare Services employees RNs and LVNs specializing in Private Duty Nursing caring for high tech needs such as Ventilators, Tracheotomy, and Gastrostomy. (See Our Ad on PG 24) Pediatric Home Healthcare 7800 N. Stemmons Frwy. Ste. 370 Dallas TX 75247 | 972-630-4810 info@pediatrichomehealthcare.com | www.pediatrichomehealthcare.com Pediatric Home Healthcare, LLC (PHH) is a new and innovative Pediatric Skilled Private Duty Nursing Agency. PHH will deliver superior customer service while making your child and family our #1 priority. We will go above and beyond for our clients and provide top-notch patient care! Our nurses are available in person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and our Director of Patient Care Services can be reached by phone 24 hours a day. When selecting a home healthcare provider to care for your child, please choose Pediatric Home Healthcare, LLC! At PHH, kids come first! (See Our Ad on PG 25) PSA Healthcare 8200 Brookriver Dr Dallas TX 75247 | 214-378-5009 | www.psahealthcare.com PSA Healthcare is the leading provider of pediatric home care services for medically fragile children. We also offer in-home options for adults with medically fragile conditions. Vivicare Health Partners 255 N. Center St #102 Arlington TX 76011 817-265-0900 | www.vivicarehealth.com Vivicare Health Partners specializes in private duty nursing for medically fragile children and provides highly skilled staff for children who require virtually any specialized need including ventilator, tracheostomy and gastrostomy care. We are here to be an extension of your “care family” and take great pride in partnering with you to find nurses that are a match for both you and your child. We offer an array of services with a focus on continuity of care and your child’s unique needs. At Vivicare we are “bringing care to life!” (See our Main Ad on Page 27)

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Viva Pediatrics 8150 N Central Expy Ste. 780, Dallas Tx 75206 | (972) 861-1000 5600 Tennyson Parkway, Suite360 , Plano, TX 75024 | (469) 341-7772 1612 Summit Ave. Ste. 202, Fort Worth, TX 76102 | (817) 564-0107 www.vivapeds.com | info@vivapeds.com VIVA Pediatrics is a nurse owned homecare provider of Private Duty Nursing for kids with fragile medical conditions. VIVA’s highly skilled nurses adapt to the unique needs of each family and provide compassionate medical care. Our nurses are often described as “part of the family.” VIVA Pediatrics, where kids come home! We specialize in care of patients with the following: BIPAPs, Pulse OX, Apnea Monitors, Infusion Therapy, Seizure Disorders, Tracheostomy Care, Ventilators, Oxygen Therapy, Nebulizers, NG tube, G-Tube, IPV, cough-assist, TPN, CPAPs. VIVA accepts both state and private insurance plans. (See our Main Ad on Page 14-15 )

Hyperbaric Chambers In Home H-Bot Dallas Tx (817) 400-2762 www.inhomehbot.com Info@inhomehbot.com We are dedicated to providing quality, low cost hyperbaric therapy in your home. Hyperbaric chambers do require a doctors prescription. Please visit our website to learn more www.inhomehbot.com or call us (See today at 817-400-2762 Our Ad on PG 28)

Allergist Family Allergy & Asthma Clinic 3051 Churchill Dr, Suite 130 Flower Mound Tx 75022 | (972) 539-0086 | www.breatheseasy.com Kotasanis Institute 2260 Pool Rd. Grapevine, TX 76051 877-606-7601 www.KotsanisInstitute.com Info@kotsanisinstitute.com (See Our Ad on PG 30) NeuroSensory Centers of America 2800 E. Hwy 114 Suite 300 Trophy Club Tx 76262 | (817) 430-3330 | www.neurosensorycenters.com

Cardiology Texas Pediatric Cardiology Associates 8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 915 Dallas Tx 75231 | (214) 363-0000 | (214) 3663-5240

Defeat Autism Now! Allergy and Asthma Treatment Center, Dr. Rao 3016 Communications Parkway Suite 100 Plano Tx 75093 | (972) 964-7373 | www.allergyandasthmatreatmentcenter.com Johnson Medical Associates 997 Hampshire Lane Richardson Tx 75081 | (972) 479-0400 | www.johnsonmedicalassociates.com

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Kotasanis Institute 2260 Pool Rd., Grapevine, TX 76051 877-606-7601 www.KotsanisInstitute.com Info@kotsanisinstitute.com Nutritional and metabolic treatment for symptoms and behaviors. (See Our Ad on PG 16) For 25 years we have been treating all forms of the spectrum disorders and have done so since 1983, twelve years before i became a founding member of DAN. My first study in 1992 which connected allergies and digestive disorders to autism came about because I was practicing otolaryngology and allergy. Over the years we have been able to help children and families with spectrum disorders achieve the best possible outcome for their particular diagnosis. Call us today, we will send you our free infomation packet. The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development 1700 Rio Grande Street, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78701 | 512.732.8400 | Fax 512.732.8353 Thoughtful House is fighting to recover children with developmental disorders (autism, PDD, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADD, ADHD, and NLD) through the unique combination of medical care, education and research. Whole Child Wellness, Dr. Amber Brooks 14330 Midway Road Suite 116 Dallas TX 75244 | 469-547-1173 | www.mychildwellness.com Dr. Amber Brooks, Certified Pediatric Chiropractor, Craniosacral Therapist and Defeat Autism Now! (DAN) Doctor, bridges alternative and traditional medicine by providing individualized and comprehensive approaches to pediatric wellness, while utilizing homeopathic detoxification, necessary nutritional supplements, dietary changes & counseling, Craniosacral therapy, chiropractic adjustments, laboratory testing/evaluation to discover the origination of complications in children, treatment for bacterial/fungus overgrowth, and chelation.

Dentist Children’s Medical Center for Pediatric Dentistry 6300 Harry Hines Boulevard Suite 105 Dallas Tx 75235 | (214) 456-8800 Dental Care 4 Kids 2900 Long Prairie Rd. Suite C Flower Mound, Tx 75022 | ( 972) 874-2800 | www.dentalcareforkidstexas.com Dr. Debra Duffy D.D.S. 2849 Morriss Rd. Flower Mound, Tx 75028 | (972) 724-1617 | www.debraduffydds.com Dr. Matthew Coats, Orthodontist 3041 Churchill Drive Ste 100 Flower Mound Tx 75022 | (972) 691-8118 | www.coatsorthodontics.com Dr. Yvette V. Dye 2548 Lillian Miller Pkwy, Suite 120 Denton Tx 76205 | (940) 380-9050 | www.dentonpediatricdentist.com Just For Kids Dentistry for Children 601 Main St Suite 220 Keller Tx 76248 | (817) 741-8390 | www.justforkidsdentistry.com Fun, Comfortable Experiances: Over 30 years’ experience caring for patients with special needs

Developmental Pediatricians Charles Mike Rios M.D. 1422 West Main Street Suite 206 Lewisville Tx 75067 | (972) 786-6665 | www.developmentalpediatricstexas.com Dr. Mike has practiced developmental pediatrics since 1990. He serves children with ADHD, anxiety, auditory processing disorders, Autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, depression, language disorders, learning disabilities, mood disorders.

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Daniel Ramirez, M.D. 6200 West Parker Rd. #400 Plano Tx 75093 | (972) 608-0200 Developmental Behavioral & Dyslexia Child Development Center | (214) 559-7816 Kathryn Akins M.D. Tyler Tx | (903) 877-5270 Lisa Genecove, MD 7777 Forest Lane, B-312, Dallas Tx | (972) 566-8466 Low Birth Weight Dev. Center 321-A Calumet Ave. Dallas Tx 75211 | (972) 740-7445 Peter Ray, MD 8300 Douglas Ave #731 Dallas Tx 75225 | (214) 739-8600 | LD/ADHD Evaluations Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children: Neuro-developmental Pediatrics | (214) 559-7855 Requires referral from physician due to orthopedic condition, related neurological disorder or learning disability. The Center for Learning & Development 190 Civic Circle, Suite 120 Lewisville Tx 75067 | (972) 353-0733 | (972) 434-4445 | www.cldkids.com

Gastrointestinal Annette Whitney M.D. 7777 forest Lane #B-304 Dallas Tx 75230 | (972) 566-8844 John Anderson, M.D. Dept. of Pediatric Gastro Dallas Tx 75235 | (972) 456-8000 John Baker M.D. 4333 N. Josey Lane PLZ 11, #204 Carrollton Tx 75010 | (972) 394-5757 Kendall Brown 7777 forest Lane #B-304 Dallas Tx 75230 | (972) 566-8844

Genetics Golder Wilson MD, PhD 3608 Preston Road, Suite 125 Plano Tx 75093 | (972) 312-0440 Michael Russo Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Center - Dallas 1935 Motor St. Dallas Tx 75235 | (214) 456-4463

Neurology & Psychology Charles Pryzant, MD Psychiatrist 3928 Forest Ln., Suite 417 Dallas Tx 75230 | (972) 661-8739 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Center Psychology Department | (214) 456-5900 Cornerstone Assessment & Guidance Center, LP 1215 Hall Johnson Rd., Ste. 100 Colleyville Tx 76034 | (817) 428-9810 | www.cagclp.com Dallas Pediatric Neurology Associates: Dr. Owen & Dr. Sperry 7777 Forest Ln., Suite A-307 Dallas Tx 75230 | (972) 566-8600 Dr. Lisa Pierce 105 Kathryn Dr. Suite 300 Lewisville Tx 75067 | (972) 221-7722 Dr. Stephen Allen sallen@cldkids.com | Family & individual therapy, Attention Deficit Disorder, anxiety & mood disorders, substance abuse, school difficulties H. Denise Wooten, Psy.D. Psychologist 1422 W. Main St., Suite 206 Lewisville Tx 75067 | (972) -436-6158 Adjustment disorders, Anxiety disorders, Depression/dysthymia, Psychological testing, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorders James Terfruchte, MD Psychiatrist 9400 N. Central Expressway. Suite 1675 Dallas Tx 75231 | (214) 696-3161 www.ConnectionsKids.com Medical Resources Connections 2012 77

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Neuropsychology Center 9400 N. Central Expy. Suite 904 Dallas Tx 75231 | (214) 373-3607 Michael S. McLane Psy. D. 12830 Hillcrest Road Suite 233 Dallas Tx 75230 | (972) 620-1225 | www.dfwpedneuropsych.com Pate Rehab | www.paterehab.com/ Offers Neuropsychological Assessments- see listing in OT/PT category Texas Child Neurology 1708 Coit Rd., Suite 150 Plano Tx 75075 | (972) 769-9000 | www.texaschildneurology.com Texas Child Neurology 1643 Lancaster, Suite 304 Grapevine Tx 76051

Optometry Dr. George Beauchamp Pediatric Ophthalmologist Grapevine Tx | (817) -329-5433 Neurodevelopmental Sensory Enhancement Center 5934 W. Parker Rd., Suite 500 Plano Tx 75093 | (972) 312-0177 | www.neurodevvision.com Our office is a highly specialized vision care practice. The bulk of the practice is devoted to treating those with visual processing problems. Included in this group are children and adults with add/adhd, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, genetic defects, developmental delays, low vision, lazy eye (amblyopia), strabismus, traumatic and acquired brain injury, stroke (CVA), cancer and vestibular issues. We also do the full range of family eye care including routine examination, disease management, Lasik and refractive surgery consultation, contact lenses and sports vision. Additionally, we have a full service optical to serve your eyeglasses and contact lens needs as well as nutritional support for vision problems. Dr. Elliot Stendig Therapeutic Optometrist | Vision Rehab Diplomate By American Board of Disability Analysts | ( 972 ) 494 -2020 Successfully treating the Vision Brain Conflict and all visual learning processing problems including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, aspergers, autism, brain injury, seizures, migraines, headaches, pain in back of neck, amblyopia ( lazy eye ), strabismus (crossed eyes), car sickness and color blindness. OUR GOAL IS TO IMPROVE YOUR ABILITY TO FUNCTION AND HELP YOU REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL . CALL TODAY AND ASK US ABOUT OUR AFFORDABLE PAYMENT PLAN. ( 972 ) 494 - 2020

Pediatricians Healthy Kids Pediatrics 4851 Legacy Dr. Ste. 301 Frisco Tx 75034 (972) 294-0808 www.healthykidspediatrics.com Healthy Kids Pediatrics embraces the message of health and wellness and bridges the gap between alternative and traditional approaches to medical treatment. We focus on teaching principles of good nutrition and prevention of disease while offering a full range of services found in most traditional medical offices. We provide truly unique, high quality, comprehensive healthcare for every child. Let us work with your family to raise healthier children. Our kids are our future and they deserve it.â&#x20AC;? ~ Deborah Z. Bain, M.D. (See Our Ad on PG 19) Kids First Pediatrics 2280 Highland Village Rd. #130 Highland Village Tx 75077 | (972) 317-6000 | www.kidsfirstpediatrics.com

Pulmonologists Copenhaver Pediatric Pulmonary Specialists 8210 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 718 Dallas Tx 75231 | (214) 691-6996

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Brain Injury Day Rehab Healthsouth Medical Center Brain Injury Day Treatment Program 2124 Research Row Dallas Tx 75235 | (214) 904-6100 | www.healthsouth.com Day treatment program committed to the rehabilitation of individuals with various neurological disorders, such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, aneurysm, etc.

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Children’s Hospitals Children’s Medical Center of Dallas 1935 Motor Street Dallas Tx 75235 | (214) 456-7000 | www.childrens.com Offers a full spectrum of pediatric health care for children up to 18 years of age in a hospital and clinic setting. Services includes birth defects cente, genetic counseling, neurology center, physical therapy, physical medicine and rehabilitation and speech pathology Cooks Children’s Hospital 801 Seventh Ave. Fort Worth Tx 76104 | (682) 885-4000 | www.cookchilrens.org For more than 90 years, Cook Children’s has provided high-level care to patients from 35 states and 120 counties. The 285-bed Medical Center is the cornerstone for Cook Children’s Health Care System, and offers high-tech equipment, surgery, rehabilitation facilities and ancillary services all designed to meet the special needs of children. Medical City Children’s Hospital 7777 Forest Lane Dallas Tx 75230 | (972) 566-8889 | www.mcchildrenshospital.com A specialized children’s hospital with an unwavering focus on patient care, Medical City Children’s Hospital offers worldrenowned excellence in comprehensive pediatric services. Our Children’s House Baylor 1-800-4BAYLOR (422-9567) www.BaylorHealth.com Our Children’s House at Baylor is a licensed pediatric hospital that provides comprehensive care in a family-centered environment for children from infancy to age 18 who need treatment for developmental or birth disorders, traumatic injury, chromosomal abnormalities, or severe illness. Our innovative hospital provides the comfort and support to children and their families during transition from an acute care hospital to home.  We have a ventilator program, rehabilitation program and feeding program.  In addition, we have sleep study program and a pediatric surgery center.   For more information, please call 214.820.9850. (See Our Ad on PG 23) Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children: 2222 Welborn Street Dallas Tx 75219 | (214) 559-7477 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation’s leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and leaning disorders, such as dyslexia.

Medication Delivery / Pharmacies Carie Boyd’s Prescription Shop 122 Grapevine Hwy Hurst Tx 76054 | (817) 282-9376 | www.carieboyd.com We compound medicine to be: Oral, Topical, or Injectible. Preservative-Free / Sugar-Free / Dye-Free Angels of Care-Medication Delivery North Texas Office: (903)-532-Angel www.angelsofcare.com | facebook.com/angelsofcare Angels of Care Medication Delivery Service is a free prescription delivery service that keeps track of all your routine medications and delivers or mails them right to your door at no cost to you. Angels of Care works as a team with you and your physician to keep all your medications current and at hand. (See Our Ad on PG 20-21) www.ConnectionsKids.com Medical Resources Connections 2012 79

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Audiology Heard It Through The Grapevine Audiology, PC 2200 Pool Rd., Suite #102 Grapevine, TX 76051 | Phone: 817-488-1637 | Fax: 817-488-2854 | www.grapevineaudiology.com We provide the following services: Comprehensive Audiological Evaluations, Hearing Aid Exam & Selection Consultations, Hearing Aid Repairs, Custom Earmold Protection, Custom Fit Monitors, Assistive Listening Device Consultations

Farmers Markets / Health Food Stores Central Market www.centralmarket.com Central Market Locations: Plano: 320 Coit Rd. Plano, TX 75075 (469) 241-8300 Dallas: 5750 East Lovers Ln.Dallas, TX 75206 (214) 234-7000 Fort Worth: 4651 West Fwy. Fort Worth, TX 76107 (817) 989-4700 Southlake: 1425 E. Southlake Blvd. Southlake, TX 76092 (817) 310-5600

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Central Market, a destination fresh market, is the place for people who are passionate about food. Our goal is to exceed customer expectations with the most creative ideas, the finest imported and domestic products and superior customer service. Our employees, known as Partners, are trained in food safety and cross-trained in departments including produce, seafood, meat, beer/wine, bulk foods, healthy living, specialty grocery, dairy, bakery, deli, cheese, floral and prepared foods. Our Partners in green-striped aprons are called “Foodies” and they’re trained to know every product in the store and to be on hand just to help.

Food Delivery / Allergy Free Foods / Specialty Foods / Formulas Greater Tots | 817-726-7850 | www.greatertots.org Greater Tots is ready to redefine the “happy meal”. We’re a one-of-a-kind service, catering to everything that’s special about special-diets, from home delivered meal plans to cooking classes. We are exuberantly committed to the quality of life that can be achieved through a gluten-free, casein-free lifestyle, but it is no easy feat. Greater Tots was created to take all the stress away, making special-diets easy and attainable for anyone and everyone! We are on a GREAT mission: to grow a happy, healthy generation of kids, one special-diet at a time. Star Medical Specialties Fort Worth: 421 W. Magnolia Ave. | (817) 920-0509 Dallas: 4836 Sunbelt Dr | 972-380-2065 www.star-medical.net Established in 1995, Star Medical Specialties has grown by focusing exclusively on specialized nutritional products, and equipment. We provide a wide variety of hard-to-find pediatric and adult formulas for tube feeding and oral consumption, as well as modular components for increasing calorie and protein content and therapeutic nutrition. Star Medical Specialties stocks over 150 formulas, ready for pick-up or delivery across the U.S. and internationally. (See our ad on Page 34-35)

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Apple Homecare Medical Supply Dallas: 972-699-9511 | Tyler 903-593-4113 | Temple 254-247-3518 www.applehms.com Apple Homecare Medical Supply is a Texas based, family owned and operated durable medical equipment and supply company. Apple specializes in caring for special needs children with feeding difficulties. We offer a complete line of nutritional products, equipment, and supplies for patients that require tube feeding. Apple provides on call 24hours a day and 7 days a week customer service support, Respiratory Therapists, and Nurses. Our philosophy is very simple “Our customers come first.” (See Our Ad on PG 22)

Nutritionist Faye Elahi, MA., MS., 972 743-1425 | www.specialneedsnutrition.com | faye@specialneedsnutrition.com Faye Elahi, MA., MS.,has received a Masters Degree in Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University, a Masters in Mass Communication from Denver Colorado, and a Masters in Child Psychology from the University of Nice, France. Faye has had a nutrition practice in the Plano area since 1998. Her research work has been published in the professional Journal of The American Dietetic Association. Fayes areas of specialty are Celiac Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Diabetes. Faye has also been a guest speaker at various conferences and is currently serving as an advisor for the DFW Lone Star Celiac support qroup. Services include: * Menu Planning * Grocery Store Tours * Gluten-free Cooking Classes * Nutrition Deficiency Testing (Child/Adult) * Weiqht Loss/Gain Classes * Recipe Analysis * Public Speaking

Laura Kopec, ND, MA, CNC Nutritionist 3117 Ipswich Drive Plano TX 75025 | 972-468-9114 (By appointment only) wellness@kopecnaturals.com | www.kopecnaturals.com Schedule a private consultation with Laura, where she will develop a customized nutritional program suited to your child’s needs, and your lifestyle. Laura believes in your child’s health, and your success. In addition to consultations, come for classes, workshops, speaking engagements, supplements and skincare

Kotasanis Institute 2260 Pool Rd., Grapevine, TX 76051 877-606-7601 www.KotsanisInstitute.com Info@kotsanisinstitute.com (See Our Ad on PG 32)

Whole Child Wellness, Dr. Amber Brooks 14330 Midway Road Suite 116 | Dallas TX 75244 | Phone: 469-547-1173 | www.mychildwellness.com

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Financial Planning Life Planning for Families of Special Needs 3939 Beltline Rd #310 Addison Tx 75001 | (972) 964-3444 | www.txlifeplanning.com Fetterman Investments 12720 Hillcrest Rd. Ste. 900 Dallas TX 75230 | 972-233-1120 mcox@rfico.com | www.fettermaninvestments.com We understand the unique challenges that come with planning for the future. For more than 40 years, we have acted as a trusted partner to individuals and families, providing guidance and solutions based on a thorough understanding of each clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s situation and goals. We believe that the special needs planning process provides for the personal, financial, and emotional security of a loved one, as well as peace of mind for the parents and family. (See Our Ad on PG 40)

Nexus Advisors, LLC 10000 N. Central Expressway, Suite 12000 Dallas Tx 75321 |(972) 348-6368 www.nexusadvisorsllc.com | nick@nexusadvisorsllc.com If you are caring for a person with a disability or other special need, you should consider SpecialCare Life Planning with Nexus Advisors. Our SpecialCare Planning Team can provide access to information, specialists, and financial solutions that can help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and special needs. SpecialCare Planning assists caregivers now, and in the future, when you are no longer able to provide care. We can show you ways to help improve your quality of life and that of other family members, now and in the future. (See Our Ad on PG 39)

Guardianship & Estate Planning Blankenship, Wiland & Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Dallas Tx | (214) 691-3400 | Estate Planning - Special Needs Trusts

Chris W. Mimms, Mimms & Rochelle, LLP 3102 Maple Avenue Suite 625, LB 8 Dallas Tx 75201 | (214) 855-5160 Denton County Guardianship Services, Inc 220 E. McKinney St, Suite 220 Denton Tx 76201 | (940) 387-5788 | www.dentonguardianship.org Leigh Hilton | Attorney at Law 924 N. Elm, Denton, TX 76201 | 940 387-8800 | leigh@leighhilton.net | www.leighhilton.net Leigh Hilton can help you protect your loved one with special needs by setting up a Supplemental Needs Trust or obtaining guardianship. Leigh Hilton helps you protect the two most important things in your life: everyone you love and everything you own. The Law Office of Jeffrey P. Bates 101 South First Street Lufkin Tx 75901 | (936) 639-2900 The Duran Firm 3102 Maple Ave., Suite 625 Dallas Tx 75201 | (214) 227-6400 | www.duranfirm.com Livens Law Firm 2516 Harwood Rd. Bedford TX 76021 | 817-545-3425 | www.stephenlivens.com

Special Needs Ministries / Places of Worship Prestonwood Church 1422 W. Main Suite 205 Lewisville TX 75067 | Phone: 469-549-4200 At Prestonwood, we are a family of believers who continually seek to share the love of God with people in our community, our nation and our world, while bringing glory to God in all we do. 82 Connections 2012 Parental/Family Resources www.ConnectionsKids.com

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Childcare & Nanny Placement Beyond Sitters 5209 Threshing Fort Worth Tx 76179 | (817) 944-3153 | www.beyondsitters.com A babysitting database that connects families with college students Child CareGroup 8484 N. Stemmons Freeway #500 Dallas Tx 75247 | (888) 8-childs or (214) 630-7911 www.childcaregroup.org | info@ccgroup.org Child CareGroup is dedicated to promoting, delivering and expanding the best childcare services available outside the home. Child CareGroup helps families find appropriate child care. Sitters Are Us, Inc 1900 S. Main, Suite 103 Grapevine Tx | Allen: 214-495-8809 | Grapevine: 817-410-2866 Inclusive drop-in day care. Children with special needs accepted on an individual basis. Friday & Saturday until Midnight 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Sitter City Nationwide Website www.sittercity.com

Respite Care Providers “Harvey Kid” Holy Covenant United Methodist Church 1901 Peter’s Colony Rd Carrollton Tx 75007 | (972) 492-1371 | Saturday once a month, 6 - 9 pm Adventure Kids Playcare 690 Parker Square Flower Mound Tx 75028 | (972) 899-2060 | www.adventurekidsplaycare.com Open evenings and Saturdays. Reservations only necessary Friday and Saturday night: $10 per child per hour and $3 each additional sibling AptG: A Place to Go First United Methodist Church of Allen 601 . Greenville Ave Allen Tx 75002 (972) 727-8261 alisong@fumcallen.org Respite for children grades 6 - 12 on the 3rd Saturday of the month from August to May Our Children’s House Baylor www.BaylorHealth.com (972) 790-8505, ext 258 www.OurChilrensHouseIrving.org cathross@baylorHealth.edu Age 6 weeks to 12 years of age plus siblings - $5 per child and include a light dinner (See Our Ad on PG 64) Christian Adult 1655 N.Jim Miller Rd Dallas Tx 75217 | (214) 391-2178 Provides assisted living, adult daycare and respite services for elderly persons with disabilities. No transportation provided. Private pay. Christian Heights 4708 Wdsworth Dr Dallas Tx 75217 | (214) 371-4285 Provides day care services for adults with physical and cognitive disabilities (ages 18 and up). Denton State School - Emergency Respite P.O. Box 368 Denton Tx 76202 | (940) 891-0342 Specialized respite services for children, teens or adults who are medically fragile or have behavioral problems. Respite not to exceed 10 days. www.ConnectionsKids.com Parental/Family Resources Connections 2012 83

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Easter Seals North Texas 1424 Hemphill Street Fort Worth, TX 76104 | 888-617-7171 www.ntx.easterseals.com | info@ntx.easterseals.com Offering respite care services for families and caregivers of children and adults with all types of disabilities. Services are available throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and offered in the home to provide the caregiver with a break to take care of personal, family, household or other needs. (See our Main Ad on Page 49) Fellowship Church Friday Night Respite 2450 Hwy 121 North Grapevine Tx 76051 (972) 471-6828 (214) 636-289 First United Methodist Church of Arlington 313 N. Center St, corner of Center and Division Arlington Tx 76011 | (817) 274-2571 www.ArlingtonMethodist.org | klancaster@arlingtonmethodist.org | First Fridays of the month Friday’ Kids First United Methodist Church 201 s. Locust Denton Tx 76201 | (940) 382-5478 Provides Friday evening repite care from 6pm - 10 m for children with special needs and their siblings. Friday NITE Friends, Custer Road United Methodist Church 6601 Custer Rd Plano Tx 75023 | (972) 618-3450, ext 247 | www.fridaynitefriends.org | fridaynitefriends@crumc.org The program’s mission is to provide medically supervised childcare to the parent of these special children. Parents entrust their children to our care on Friday evenings from 6 - 10pm so they may have a ‘respite’ from the almost continuous job of taking care of their child. Irving Bible Church 2435 Kinwest Pkwy Irving Tx 75063 | (972) 831-8777 Provides respite services the fourth Saturday of each month from 6pm - 9pm for children of all ages. Kids’ Night Out Resurrection Lutheran Church Resurrection Lutheran Church Plano Tx 75075 | (972) 867-0460 Provides respite care on the second Friday of each month from 6:30 - 9:30 pm L.A.M.B.S. Valley View Christian Church 17601 Marsh Lane Dallas Tx 75287 |(214) 731-1748, ext 410 (voicemail) Provides respite service on the fourth Friday of each month from 6:30 - 10 pm. Mesquite Adult Day Care 229 Barnes Bridge Mesquite Tx 75150 | (972) 266-2131 Day program for adults (18 and up) with disabilities or debilitating conditions. Requires medical diagnosis. Provide transportation in the Dallas area. National Respite Locator Service (800) 677-1116 | www.respite locator.org Operate 8:30 am - 5 pm EST, Monday through Friday Service for parents and professionals caring for children with disabilities, terminal illness, or at-risk child of child abuse or neglect NIGHT Owls Highland Park United Methodist Church 3300 Mockingbird Lane Dallas Tx 75205 |(214) 523-2284 Provides free respite services on the first and third Friday of each month for children with disabilities and their siblings. Sunshine Saturday 3030 Saturn Rd Garland Tx 75041 | (972) 271-2444, ext 283 www.saturnroad.org/html/ministrie/specialneedministry/index.html Respite services provided on the third Saturday of each month from 5 - 9 pm/ Additional information and application available on the web site.

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Photography Bella Mia Portraits (214) 407-2359 www.bellamiaportraits.com As a mother of a son with autism, I understand the joys and frustrations of capturing the perfect picture, or just capturing who your child is in general. There is nothing more stressful and frustrating than getting your entire family dressed for family pictures only to walk away empty handed. We get that it’s not easy; our passion is to work hard with patience and understanding so that doesn’t happen. We guarantee all our sessions. If we don’t deliver the results you were looking for, we will re-shoot your portrait session so that you are 100% happy. We love and have such a heart for special needs children. We will capture what makes your family unique and special. Desiree’ Chapman, Professional photographer & mom to Joshua who has Aspergers Syndrome. (See Our Ad on PG 38)

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City Programs Dallas Ramp Project, The P.O. Box 832006Richadson Tx 75083 | www.dallasrampsorg | info@dallasramps.org Started in 1985, The Dallas Ramp Project builds access ramps for Dallas resident and its surrounding areas. The Dallas Ramp project i 100 percent volunteer staffed and works with the City of Dalla, social-services organizations and hospitals to identify clients who need a ramp. Access their Web site for more information. Dallas Service 4242 Office Parkway Dallas Tx 75204 | (214) 828-9900 | www.dallasservices.org | dallasservices@earthlink.net Dallas Services offers the Dallas Day School, the Dallas Services Therapies Clinic and the Low Vision Clinic serving those with developmental disabilities of all age. All fees are based on a sliding scale. Dallas, City of Department of Environmental and Health Services 1500 Marilla St, Rm 7A North Dallas Tx 75201 | (214) 670-3696 | (214) 670-3848 Provides health care for Dallas residents. Clinics, home visits, health assessments, immunizations, and education programs are available. A comprehensive screening program for children, the elderly and those suspected to have, or be at risk for, developmental delays is also available, as well as wellness programs for adult.

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Disability Services Department of Aging and Disability Service (DADS) 701 W. 51st St Austin Tx 78751 | (512) 438-3011 | www.dads.state.tx.us | mail@dads.state.tx.us Created during the reorganization of state health and human service agencies. It is now responsible for programs for people with mental retardation and related conditions that were formerly offered by Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. DADS is also responsible for programs for senior citizen. For specific eligibility requirements and program information, please either call or visit the Web site. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services (DARS) 5501 Abrams #115 Dallas Tx 75214 | (214) 378-2600 (800) 687-7019 | www.dars.state.tx.us | david.jeppson@dars.state.tx.us Services for people who are blind: (800) 252-2246. Services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing: (512) 07-3250 or TTY: (512) 407-3251. Earl childhood intervention services (800) 250-2246. Created during the reorganization of state health and human service agencies. It is now a centralized agency for programs formerly provided by Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Texas Commission for the Blind, Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention. For specific requirements and program information, please either call or visit the Web site. Department of State Health Services 1100 W. 49th st Austin Tx 78756 | (512) 458-7111 (888) 963-7111 or TDD: (800) 735-2989 wwwdshs.state.tx.us | web.master@dshs.state.tx.us The mental health program formerly provided by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation are now offered through this agency. www.ConnectionsKids.com Parental/Family Resources Connections 2012 85

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Texas Advocates Supporting Kids with Disabilities (TASK) P.O. Box 162685 Austin Tx 78716 | (512) 336-0897 (V or FAX) | ASKTASK@aol.com Texas Center for Disability Studies 4030 W. Braker Lane, Building 2, Suite 220, Mail code L4000 Austin Tx 78759 | (512) 232-0740 (512) 232-0762 (TTY) tcds.edb.utexas.edu | txcds@uttcds.org Texas Commission for the Blind P.O. Box 12866 Austin Tx 78711 | (512) 377-0500 | www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs/index.html | DARS.Inquiries@dars.state.tx.us Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing P.O Box 12904 Austin Tx 78711 | (512) 407-3250 (512) 407-3251 (TTY) | www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/index.shtml Texas Council for DD 6201 E. Oltorf, Suite 600 Austin Tx 78741-7509 | (512) 437-5432 (800) 262-0334, (512) 437-5431 (TTY) www.txddc.state.tx.us | tcdd@tcdd.state.tx.us Texas Department of Health 1100 w 49th St Austin Tx 78756 | (512) 458-7111, ext 3110 | www.dshs.state.tx.us/chen/default.shtm Texas Education Agency: Deaf Services 1701 N. Congress Ave Austin Tx 78701 | (512) 463-9424 (512) 475-3540 (TTY) | www.tea.state.tx.us/deaf/ Texas Education Agency: Division of IDEA Coordination 1701 N. Congress Ave Austin Tx 78701 | (512) 463-9362 (512) 475-3540 (TTY), (800) 252-9668 (Parent information line www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed | sped@tea.state.tx.us Texas Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 2438 Austin Tx 78757 | (512) 407-8844 (512) 944-9972 | www.txffcmh.org TXFFCMH is the state-wide family network They help parents learn how to advocate for their child with education, legislative updates, help with the IEP process, and linking them up with local resources. Texas Organization of Parent Attorneys and Advocates www.topaaorg | info@topaa.org An independent, non profit, 501(c) (3) tax exempt organization of advocates, attorneys, and parents. Texas Parent to Parent 3710 cedar St, Box 12 Austin Tx 78705-1449 | (866) 896-6001 (512) 458-8600 | www.txp2p.org/index.htm Created by parents for parents of children with disabilities, chronic illness and other special health care needs. Offering information and support to families throughout Texas

Educational Agencies NICHY (National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities) P.O. Box 1492 Washington, DC 20013 | (800) 695-0285 | www.nichcy.org | nichcy@aed.org Serves the nation as a central source of information on disabilities in youth and Toddlers, IDEA, the No Child Left Behind Act and provides research-based iinformation on effective practices for children with disabilities. Programs for Children With Disabilities: Age 3 to 5 1701 N. Congress Ave Austin Tx 78701-1494 | (512) 463-9414 Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs 1100 W. 49th st Austin Tx 78756-3179 | (512) 458-7355 State Department of Education Career and Technology Education www.tea.state.tx.us/cte/index.html State Department of Education: Special Education 1701 N. Congress Ave Austin Tx 78701-1494 | (512) 463-941 TEA Special Education www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed Links to: *A Guide to the ARD process *Preschool programs for Children with Disabilities, *Annual federal Data Reports, *Community Parent resource Centers, *Parent Resource Guide, *Parents’ Right & Procedural Safeguards, Community Resource Coordination Groups (CRGGs) www.tea.state.tx.us/interagency/creg.html Wrightslaw - www.wrightslaw.com Information on laws, strategies/tactics, IEP development, etc 86 Connections 2012 Parental/Family Resources www.ConnectionsKids.com

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MHMR Authorites Dallas Area Northstar Authority 10056 Marsh Lane, Suite 210 Dallas Tx 75229 | (214) 366-9407 | wwwdansatx.org DANSA is the Local Behavioral Mental Health Authority for Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall counties. Denton County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services 2519 Scripture Denton Tx 76202 | (940) 387-5555 (800) 762-0457 | www.dentonmhmr.org Crisis Hotline: (800) 762-0157 or TTY: (800) 269-6233. Denton county local authority for mental retardation and mental health services. Johnson Ellis navarro County MHMR Services 116 N. Rogers St Waxahachie Tx 75165-3642 | (972) 937-7660 Lakes Regional MHMR Center: Kaufman/Rockwall Counties P.O. Box 747 Terrell Tx 75160 | (972) 524-4159 TTY: (800) 735-2989 Mental Health and Mental retardation authority for Kauffman and Rockwall counties. Offers programs in early childhood intervention, counseling, in-home and family supports, HCS and CSHCSIFMR residential services, respite, service coordination STAR services, life skills training and vocational services. Life Path Systems of Collin County: MHMR Collin County P.O. Box 828 McKinney Tx 76070 | (972) 727-9133 (972) 562-3647 | www.lifepathsystems.org Mental Retardation and Mental Health authority for Collin County. Offers Early Childhood Intervention, HCS, Texas Home Living Waiver and ICFMR programs, in home and family support, respite, supported employment and supported living programs. Metrocare Services (Formerly MHMR Dallas County) 1380 River Bend Drive Dallas Tx 75247 | (214)-743-1200 1-877-283-2121 | www.metrocareservices.org Formerly Dallas County MHMR, Metrocare (a nonprofit organization) is the Mental Retardation Authority (MRA) for Dallas County. An official diagnosis from the MRA is required for state-funded services. For diagnosis appointment call Eligibility & Determination (214-333-7000, 1353 N. Westmoreland, 75211). Services: Center for Children with Autism, Behavioral Treatment Center, Early Childhood Intervention, Fostering, Home & Community-Based Services, On-site Pharmacy, Therapeutic Nursery, and various therapies (ABA, occupational, physical, speech/language). Find locations online or call 214-743-1200 Metrocare Services (Formerly MHMR Dallas County) 1380 River Bend Drive Dallas Tx 75247 | (214)-743-1200 1-877-283-2121 www.metrocareservices.org Formerly Dallas County MHMR, Metrocare (a nonprofit organization) is the Mental Retardation Authority (MRA) for Dallas County. An official diagnosis from the MRA is required for state-funded services. For diagnosis appointment call Eligibility & Determination (214-333-7000, 1353 N. Westmoreland, 75211). Services: Center for Children with Autism, Behavioral Treatment Center, Early Childhood Intervention, Fostering, Home & Community-Based Services, On-site Pharmacy, Therapeutic Nursery, and various therapies (ABA, occupational, physical, speech/language). Find locations online or call 214-743-1200

Child Find / ECI Programs The Warren Center 320 Custer Rd Richardson Tx 75080 | (972) 490-9055 www.thewarrencenter.org The Warren Center, for children with developmental differences provides assistance to families in helping their children meet developmental challenges in motor skills, communication, behavior, feeding and cognition. ECI of Richardson/North Dallas is a home-based program for infants and toddlers. The program options include speech, occupational and physical therapy, nutrition, developmental instruction, social work, and play skills. (See Our Ad on PG 50)

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Early Childhood Intervention (ECI age 0 - 3 screenings) 4900 N. Lamar Blvd Austin Tx 78751 | (800) 250-2246 TTY/TDD (512) 424-6770 | www.dars.state.tx.us/ecls State organization providing programs for children ages birth to three years with disabilities or delays. Home and community services are designed to help children reach their full potential. All services are based on a sliding fee scale. Please call for local offices. ECI programs and services are funded by the state and offered through local agencies.

Non-Profits Achievement Center of Texas (ACT) 2950 N. Shiloh Garland Tx 75044 | (972) 414-7700 | www.achievementscenteroftexas.com Offers year-round day care and learning center for children and young adult (18month to 30 years old) including individualized programming and recreational activities. Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) programming and transition services are offered as needed. Parents are asked to send a sack lunch. Hours are 7:00 am to 6 pm Monday - Friday. Funded by corporate/foundation grants and donations ADA Hotline 2323 S. Shepherd #1000 Houston Tx 77019 | dlrp@ilru.org Hotline for questions regarding the American with Disability Act. Program include the Disability Law Resource Project, Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center. ADAPT of Texas 1640 E. 2nd St, Suite 100 Austin Tx 78702 | (512) 442-0252 | www.adapt.org | adapt@adapt.org Disability rights advovacy group comprised mainly of individuals with disabilities, focuses on promoting services in the community (attendant-care services, accessibility, etc) Advocacy, Inc. North Texas Regional Office 1420 W. Mockingbird, Suite 450 Dallas Tx 75247 | (214) 60-0916 (800) 880-2884 | www.advocacyinc.org Nonprofit corporation funded by the U.S. Congress to protect and advocate for legal rights of people with disabilities in Texas. Intake counselor are available Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm at (800) 880-2884. Provides legal service to people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and those receiving or wanting to receive services from the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. (TRC) American Habilitation Service, Inc (Dallas Branch) 1721 W. Plano Pkwy, Suite 209 Plano Tx 75075 | (972) 761-9161 | www.ahsonline.com Nonprofit provider of person-centered support to people with developmental disabilities in Texas since 1976. Arc of Denton County P.O. Box 1279 Denton Tx 76202 | (972) 436-8471 (800) 375-4520 | www.arcofdentoncounty.org | info@arcofdentoncounty.org Nonprofit, volunteer-based organization offering Parent-to-Parent, a support group for parents of children with disabilities, social and educational activities for adults with disabilities and the Sib-Shop, a support group for siblings of children with disabilities. ARC of Greater Tarrant County, ARC GTC 1300 Lancaster Ave, Suite 104 Fort Worth Tx 76101 | (817) 877-1474 | www.arcgtcorg The ARC GTC i a private, nonprofit organization established in December 1949 that assists in promoting the general welfare of people with mental retardation and their families. ARC of Texas 8001 Centre Park Dr, Suite 100 Austin Tx 78754 | (800) 252-9729 (512) 454-6694 | www.thearcoftexas.org The ARC of Texas is affiliated with The Arc of The United States and has 49 chapters in Texas working to provide additional supports and services to families throughout the state. ARC of the United States, The 1010 Wayne Ave, Suite 50 Silver Spring MD 20910 | (301) 565-3842 | www.thearc.org | info@thearc.org Serves a national headquarters for The Arc and is a national organization on mental retardation. Serve member and nonmember and handles public inquires regarding mental retardation. Publication list contains over 100 books, flyers, videos and other resources. Assistant Center of Collin County 900 E. 18th St Plano Tx 75074 | (972) 422-1850 (800) 725-4936 | www.assistancecenter.org | info@assistancecenter.org Provides information about and referrals to social services for residents of Collin County. Also coordinate financial and material assistance to those in need and adminiters emergency relief funds from local utility companies. Services are free.

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Association for Independent Living (AFIL) 2826 Storey Lane #100 Dallas Tx 75220 | (214) 351-0798 Private agency providing extensive training for young adults (ages 18 to 30) with developmental disabilities within a residential setting to develop skills for independent living. Residents must be competitively employed and are expected to pay for their expenses. Autism Treatment Center, Inc Dallas Office 10503 Metric Dr Dallas Tx 75243 | (972) 644-2076 | www,atciftexas.org Private, nonprofit corporation offering supported employment opportunities, educational programming and community based group homes for individuals who are autistic and deaf/blind or multi-handicapped (diagnostics and assessments available). ATC serves all age with residential placements beginning at age three. Fees are based on a scale of individual need. Licensed HCS and ICFMR provider. Funding include state agencies, Medicaid, school district and business contract and TRC. Center for Accord, The 415 Brooks Ct Roanoke Tx 76262 | (682) 831-0664 (800) 294-0422 | www.4accord.com | accord@mindspring.com Center for Accord is a nonprofit organization whose mission i to promote collaboration in special education among those working on behalf of children with special needs. Citizens Development Center (CDC) 8800 Ambassador Row Dallas Tx 75247 | (214) 637-2911 | www.edcdallas.org | info@cdcdallas.org Nonprofit agency that offers vocational rehabilitation services including facility based training, job placement, job coaching, supported employment service, daily living skills training and sheltered work opportunities. Individuals must be 16 yeas of age or older. Collin County Committee on Aging - CCART Division 600 N Tennessee St McKinney Tx 75069 | (972) 562-4275 | www.cccoaweb.org/ccart.asp | greeverp@ccartcc.com A nonprofit division of Collin County Committee on Aging, CCART provides transportation to all citizens of Collin County. Fees are based on distance traveled, but may not exceed $5.00. (Plano riders must be 60 years of age or older. This applies to Plano only.) Community Council of Greater Dallas, Inc - Community Helpline 211 2-1-1 Relay Texas: 711 (214) 379-4636 Aging Information Provides 24-hour information and referrals to social services in the Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall counties. Special services include Aging Information and Relay Texas (711). Community Options 4004 Beltline Rd, Suite 155 Addison Tx 75001 | (972) 503-3901 | www.comop.org |moreinfo@comop.org Nonprofit providing services to individuals with disabilities, including foster care and companion services, supported home living, and 24-hour residential options. Licensed HCS and Texas Home Waiver provider. Funded through Medicaid, HUD monies and donations. CONTACT Crisis Line P.O. Box 800742 Dallas Tx 75380 | (972) 233-086 | www.contactdallas.org and wwwteencontact.org Adult Help Line: (972) 233-2233, Teen Help Line: (972) 233-TEEN (8336) Free 24 hour immediate, confidential, one-on-one telephone crisis prevention and intervention, information and referral, emergency aid and community education. Limited emergency transportation and shelter are available. Connect to Care 1380 River Bend Drive Dallas Tx 75247 | (214) 743-1273 We make finding local resources easier than ever before. Serves as the Dallas County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Provides information, referral and assistance to caregivers, professionals, older adults and individuals of all ages with disabilities who need assistance navigating the system. Connect to Care is completely VIRTUAL. Individuals seeking assistance can access services by telephone or through the Internet. Self-referrals can be completed online through the website. Phones are answered Monday through Friday from 8am-9pm. www.connecttocaredallas.org Dallas Association for Parent Education (DAPE) 777 S. Central, Building 2, Suite 1-T Richardson Tx 75080 | (972) 699-0420 | www.dallasparents.org DAPE offers parent education workshops, CPR training and childbirth classes. Some education workshops include parenting special needs children. Access their Web site for more information on times and dates of workshops.

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Easter Seals North Texas 1424 Hemphill Street Fort Worth, TX 76104 888-617-7171 www.ntx.easterseals.com info@ntx.easterseals.com Offering more than a dozen services for children and adults with all types of disabilities. Service locations in Fort Worth, Grapevine, Carrollton, and Oak Cliff. Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries of Texas, Inc North Central Texas Division 10810 Sanden Rd Dallas Tx 75238 | (972) 386-4834 | www,epmi.org Nonprofit organization serving people with developmental disabilities. Programs Evergreen is affiliated with Presbyterian Church USA Joni and Friends 6510 Abrams Rd, Suite 125 Dallas Tx 75231 | (214) 739-2523 | www.dallasjoinandfriends.org | dallas@joniandfriends.org Nonprofit Christian organization dedicated to accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community. Service offered include family ummer retreats, newsletters, workshops, resource center and the Christian Fund for the Disabled. Funded solely through donations. Prosperity Place 6136 Frisco Blvd STE 491 Frisco TX 75034 | 469-287-5469 | www.prosperityplacetx.org Prosperity Place affords children with special needs the opportunity to reach their full, unique potential. This is accomplished by educating parents to be advocates for their child, acting as a resource center for such families and providing financial assistance to children with special needs, specifically for a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s therapy. The ARC of Dallas 12700 Hillcrest, suite 200 Dallas Tx 75230 | (214) 634-9810 |www.arcdallas.org | info@arcdallas.org Formed in 1951 to improve the quality of ife of people developmental disabilities. A private, nonprofit agency affiliated with United Way serving Collin, Rockwall and Dallas counties. The ARC is also funded by corporate, foundation and individual contributions. Volunteers of America Texas, Inc (VOA) 1424 Hemphill St Fort Worth Tx 76104 | (817) 529-7300 | www.voatx.org | swall@voatx.org National Christian human service organization providing services to all people across the US to improve the quality of life. Programs for individuals and families with developmental disabilities include HC and ICF-MR residential programs, supported employment and day habilitation.

Support Groups by Diagnosis: ADD / ADHD ADD ADHD Support Group ADD-ADHD-Parents@yahoogroups.com ADD Association 8200 Walnut Hills Dallas Tx 75253 | (972) 458-9226 | www.adda-sr.org | oflanigan@adda-sr.org The Dallas support group meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Presbyterian Medical Center in the Southeast Conference room. ADD Association: North Dallas, Richardson Chapter 4502 River Oaks Parkway Garland Tx | (972) 467-9299 The North Dallas support group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm (except December, January and July) at the Richardson Baptist Church, 160 Buckingham Road in Richardson. ADD/LD Parent Support Group of Collin County 601 Greenville Ave (First United Methodist Church of Allen) Allen Tx 75002 | (972) 396-1216 | sscaroline@aol.com Our purpose is to support and nurture parents of children who learn differently by empowering parents through information to be proactive in advocating for their children. Community speakers, videos, and sharing information help our parents stay informed.

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CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) 115 Executive Way, Suite 209 Desoto Tx 75115 | (972) 283-7900. | southdallaschadd@sbcglobal.net Meetings held the third Monday of each month from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.

Autism Allen-Frisco-Plano Autism Spectrum Parent Group 1517 W. McDermott Dr. Allen Tx 75013 | www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/autismsupport The Autism Spectrum Parent Group provides support, resources and presentation for parents of children with Autism and related developmental disabilities. They also provide autism awareness, advocacy and education for their communities. Parents and professionals both are welcome to the meetings Access their Web site for more information. Autism Societies of America Autism Society of America promotes the development of services and resources for individuals with PDD or autism. Call your local chapter for meeting times, locations and additional information. Autism Societies of America P.O. Box 26129 Plano Tx 75026 | (214) 925-2722 (voicemail) | www.autim-ascc.org | ascc@autim-acc.org Autism Societies of America 10503 Metric Dr Dallas Tx 75243 | www.autim-ascc.org Autism Societies of America 1300 W. Lancaster Ft. Worth Tx | (817) 390-2829 (800) 3AUTISM or (301) 657-0881 | www.asgtc.org Autism Speaks 6380 LBJ Freeway, Suite 285 Dallas Tx 75240 | (972) 960-6227 | www.autismspeaks.org Autism Speaks is the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. AutismSpot | (888) 317-8074, ext 703 | www.autismspot.com AutismSpot provides unbiased information and expert advice to the Autism Community via streaming media, videos, blogs, forums, and news. Behavior Exchange Family Support Group 6105 Windcom Ct Ste. 400 Plano TX 75093 972-312-8733 (See Our Ad on PG 56) www.ConnectionsKids.com Parental/Family Resources Connections 2012 91

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Dallas Aspergers Network Information Support Help (DANISH) www.aspergerinfo.org â&#x20AC;˘ Merinance4@aol.com DANISH is a support group for families affected by Asperger Syndrome (AS). Meeting are held at AAA Mental Health 13339 N. Central Expwy, Suite 100, Dallas, Tx 75243. Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) 7286 Glenview Drive Richland Hills Tx 76180 | (817) 919-2228 | www.featnt.org Provides information and support for families with children with autism, professional education, referrals, and publishes a bi-monthly newletter. (See Our Ad on PG 12) Generation Recue www.generationrescue.org | info@generationrescue.org Generation Rescue is an international movement of scientist, physicians and parent volunteers researching the causes and treatments for autism and mentoring thousands of families in recovering their children from autism. North Texas Autism Education Center (NTAEC) 2300 McDermott, Suite 200-178 Plano Tx 75025 | (469) 682-0350 (voicemail only) | www.ntaec.org NTAEC is a nonprofit organization founded by parents and professionals. NTAEC hosts parent and professional workshops on applying the science of ABA to teach children with autism and similar development disabilities. Our Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle (972) 529-3843 (972) 547-9692 |www.occ.deltos.com A support group of parents, educators and community leaders that provide resources for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Meets during the months of August through May. general meetings held a Earl H. Slaughter Elementary, 2706 Wolford Ave, McKinney. Texas Autism Advocacy (281) 686-0103 | www.Texas-Autism-Advocacy.org

Bi-Polar Texas Parents of Bi-Polar Children 7622 Creek Trail San Antonio Tx 78254 | (469) 417-0017 | www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Texas_Parents_of_Bi_Polar_Children/Texas_Parents_of_Bi_Polar_Children@yahoogroups.com

Brain Injury - Cognitive Disability Brain Injury Association of Texas 1339 Lamar Square Suite 103 Austin Tx 78704 | (512) 326-1212 (800) 392-0040 | www.biatx.org | info@biatx.org A nonprofit public service organization providing public awareness, education, support groups, family guidance and resources in an effort to meet the needs of the survivors of brain injury. Family Help Line: (800) 392-0040. Martha Kate Downey Steps to Support for All 505 Anthony Dr Euless Tx 76039 | (817) 283-4114 | www.mkdowney.com | mk.downey@sbcglobal.net Association of individuals working together in a positive and inclusive way to improve services and funding of program which serve those with disabilities in Texas.

Blind American Foundation for the Blind-Soutwest 260 Treadway Plaza, Exchange Park Dallas Tx 75235 | (214) 352-7222 | www.afb.org | dallas@afb.org Reading & Radio Resouce (formerly North Texas Taping and Radio for the Blind) 2007 Randall Dallas Tx 75201 | (214) 871-7668 | www.readingresource.org | betty@readingresource.org Talking Book Program P.O. Box 12927, 1201 Brazos St Austin Tx 78711-2927 | (800) 252-9605 (512) 463-5458 | www.TexasTalkingBooks.org Free library service that provides reading material in large print, braille, and on cassette for loan to individuals with qualifying physical, visual, and learning disabilities. Texas Commission for the Blind P.O. Box 12866 Austin Tx 78711 | (512) 377-0500 | www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs | DARS.Inquiries@dars.state.tx.us 92 Connections 2012 Parental/Family Resources www.ConnectionsKids.com

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Texas parents of Blind Children (TPOBC) P.O. Box 125 Friendswood Tx 77459-0125 | (866) 636-3289 | www.tpobc.org | laura@tpobc.org A membership organization of parents working toward a better future for blind children by promoting blindness skills, fostering self-esteem, and utilizing blind adult role models.

Cancer Candlelighters: Childhood Cancer Foundation | www.candlelighters.org

Cerebral Palsy 4 My Child: Help and Hope for Life | (800) 4MyChild (800-469-2445 | www.cerebralpalsy.org United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) | (214) 247-4505 Dallas (817) 692-4430 Fort Worth | www.ucpdallas.org

Developmental Delay Our Special Children at Cook’s Children’s Medical Center 801 7th Ave Fort Worth Tx 76104 | (682) 885-4322 Offers supports and friendships of children with developmental disabilities in Tarrant County and its surrounding areas through group meetings. Support meetings offer informative speakers, discussions and networking with other parents. Monthly meetings are held at the Child Study Center (1300 W. Lancaster, Ft Worth) from 9:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Sitters are provided form the Child Study Center.

Down Syndrome Down Syndrome Guild 701 N. Central Expressway, Building 5-1 Richardson Tx 75080 |(214) 267-1374 |www.downsyndromedallas.org A nonprofit volunteer organization comprised of parents of people with Down Syndrome. The Guild offers volunteer support for the Down syndrome clinic at Children’s Medical Center, hospital, home and phone visits with parents of newborns, resources, social gatherings, speakers, conferences and an informative newsletter. Down Syndrome Partnership of Tarrant County (DSPTC) 5508 Chaperito Trail Arlington Tx 76016 | (817) 421-1812 | www.dsptc.org | Down Syndrome family support group

Dyslexia Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Asociation 140070 Proton, Suite 100 Dallas Tx | (972) 233-9107, ext 222 (calls are returned twice a week by volunteer) The Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association is committed to leadership and advovacy for people with dyslexia by providing support for individuals and group interactions, programs to inform and educate and information for professionals and the general public. Dallas Dyslexia Information Group (DDIG) | (214) 351-1985 | boblb97@sbcgloval.net International Dyslexia Association | www.interdys.org LISD Parents of Dyslexia Students | www.lisdpods.org | groups.yahoo.com/group/LISD-PODS North East Tarrant County Dyslexia Council 1926 Sheffield Grapevine Tx 76051 | (817) 481-8978 | www.allcanread.net Specializing in promoting awareness and acceptance of students with dyslexia through community events and parent support group meeting. No cost. Open to parent, educations and professionals who are interested in helping students with dyslexia.

Hearing Impaired/Deaf Deaf Action Center Region 3 3515 Crestview Dr Dallas Tx 72335 | (214) 521-0407 V/TTY | www.deafactioncentertexas.org |communication@deafactioncentertexas.org Deaf-Blind Multi Handicapped Association of Texas 815 High School Dr Seagoville Tx 75159 | (972) 287-1904 | www.dbmat.org State-wide advocacy organization that serve as an information resource for individuals who are deaf, blind and/or multihandicapped and their families Referrals and peer counseling provided upon request. The Parent Connection links up parents in different geographical area throughout the state to form support groups. National Association of the Deaf 8630 Fenton St, Suite 820 SilverSpring MD 20910 | (3010 587-788 Voice (301) 587-1789 TTY www.ConnectionsKids.com Parental/Family Resources Connections 2012 93

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Independent School Districts Arlington Special Education PTSA | www.aseptsa.org Collin County Special Education Cooperative 1404 N. McDonald St McKinney Tx 75071 | (972) 548-3200 | www.ccsec.org Provides all special education services including evaluation, therapies and instruction for Anna, Blue Ridge, Community, Farmersville, Lovejoy, Melissa, Prosper and Wylies ISDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coppell Special Ed Parents Support Group (469) 358-7347 | CoppellSpEdParentsSupportGroup-owner@yahoogroups.com Riverside Church of Christ, 150 E Beltline Rd, NE Corner Denton Tap and Beltline, Coppell Tx 75109. 10:00 am - 12 pm. Education Service Center, Region X (10) 400 E. Spring Valley Rd Richadson Tx 75081 | (972) 348-1536 | www.ednet10.net Nonprofit agency that assists school districts and families by providing workshops, information gathering meetings and other resources. Counties that Region 10 cover are Dallas, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall, Hunt, Collin, Fannin and Grayson. Frisco SAGE | www.friscosage.com | friscosage@gmail.com Greater Lewisville (LISD) Special Education PTA | www.lisdsepsa.txpta.org Open to parent, professional and loved ones of children with special need. Gifted and talented listserve: www.groups. yahoo.co/group/lisd-gt. Young adults listserve: www.group.yahoo.com/group/septsa-young-adult Plano Sage | www.pptasage.com | sage@planopta.com Texas Education Agency: Deaf Services 1701 N. Congress Ave Austin Tx 78701 | (512) 463-9424 (512) 475-3540 (TTY) | www.tea.state.tx.us/deaf/

Mental Illness NAMI Dallas 6510 Abrams Rd #568 Dallas Tx 75231-7275 | (214) 341-7133 | www.namidallas.org | namidallas3@aol.com Provides support and education to families and friends of people with a serious mental illness. The organization is affiliated with The National Alliance for the Mentall Ill (NAMI) and the Texas Alliance for the Mentall Ill (NAMI Texas). NAMI of Collin County P.O. Box 867264 Plano Tx 75086 | (972) 922-5095 | www.namicco.org | info@namicco.org Provides support and education to families and friends of people with a serious mental illness. The organization is affiliated with The National Alliance for the Mentall Ill (NAMI) and the Texas Alliance for the Mentall Ill (NAMI Texas). NAMI Texas 2800 South IH35, Suite 140 Austin Tx 78704 | (800) 633-3760 | www.manitexas.org

Muscular Dystrophy International Myotonic Dystrophy Organization, Inc P.O. Box 1121 Sunland Ca 91041-1121 (760) 918-0377 | www.myotonicadytrophy.org | info@myotonicdysstrophy.org

Spina Bifida Spina Bifida Association of Dallas 705 W. Avenue B, Suite 409 Garland Tx 75040 | (972) 238-8755 | www.sbdal@aol.com Providing support, information and encouragement to North Texas individuals and families affected by spina bifida.

Siblings HALO Program Christ United Methodist Church 3101 Coit Rd Plano Tx 75075 | (972) 596-4303 A therapist-supported, sibling support group - meets once a week for 6 week sessions after school on Monday and Tuesday afternoons - $120 for 6 weeks.

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Tourette Syndrome North Texas tourette Syndrome Support Group 2315 Daybreak Dr Dallas Tx 75287 | (214) 808-6626 | www.tourettetexas.org Local Support Group provide education services, support services, ARD and IEP Assistance for members, their families, schools, etc and fun for the entire family. Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas Support Group (972) 307-1903 edss60@mn.com or Michelle at michells@cubesolutionscom 214(459-0715) Meetings: Second Saturday of every month from 10:00 am - 12 pm. Location Brookhaven College, just north of LBJ Freeway, Interstate Highway 635 at 3939 Valley View Lane between Midway Road and Marsh Lane in Farmers Branch, Dallas Tx. Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas Support Group (817) 925-7004 | joyinfortworth@yahoo.com Location: Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth, 1400 Eighth Ave, Fort Worth, Tx

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Unknown Syndromes Global Health Network, The 3604 Hendrick Dr Plano Tx 75074 | (972) 943-0588 | www.GlobalHealthNetwork.org | dhhughes@globalhealthnetwork.org The Global Health Network is a world wide web community dedicated to providing disease-specific support groups. The GHN currently offers more than 1000 disease-specific support groups and other groups for people who share a common language or culture.

Berry Family Services 4702 Rowlett Road Rowlett Tx 75088 | (972) 412-4707 | www.berryfamilyservices.com Berry Family Services is an HCS (Home and Community based service), TXML (Texas Home Living), and GR (General Revenue) Provider that Serves individuals with Mental Retardation. Behavioral Innovations 469-374-0700/855-StartABA (855-782-7822) | StartABA.com Centers - 6301 Campus Circle Drive East, Suite 100A, Irving, TX 75063, 1015 McKinley Street, Benbrook, TX 76126, 1501 North Country Club Road, Garland, TX 75040, Home & Community-Based Programs

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College Living Experience (CLE) 1321 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 702 Nashville TN 37217 | (800) 486-5058 | Austin Campus: (512) 850-7445, www.experienceCLE.com College Living Experience (CLE) is the premier college program for special needs students, facilitating independent living for students with learning disabilities. www.ConnectionsKids.com Parental/Family Resources Connections 2012 95

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Crystal Dyess-Carroll 1221 Goldeneye Dr Aubry Tx 76227 | (940) 768-8001 | www.cognitivedevelopment.pbworks.com | bdyess99@hotmail.com My name is Crystal Dyess-Carroll. Being a resource partner is a great opportunity for me because it will give me the chance to better help our community of people with disabilities. Daybreak, Inc 3901 N. Dallas Ave Lancaster Tx 75134 | (972) 22403554 Operates residential programs serving adults with mental retardation and offers vocational, personal/social and recreational services. Located in the Lancaster, DeSoto, Duncanville area. Educare - North Texas Office 8925 Sterling Dr, Suite 250 Irving Tx 75063 |(972) 929-5000 | www.rescare.com Private corporation that provides services for people with developmental disabilities. Specializes in community based residential programs, In-Home and Family support services, foster care and supervised semi-independent living arrangements. Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc 3020 N. Westmoreland Dallas Tx 75212 | (214) 638-2800 | www.goodwilldallas.org Offers rehabilitation services in a vocational workshop for adults (ages 16 and older) with disabilities. Services include vocational evaluation, counseling, training, sheltered and competitive employment and fulfillment/outsourcing opportunities. Goodwill Industries of North Texas 2010 N. Graves McKinney Tx 75069 | (972) 542-3721 Marbridge P.O. Box 2250 Manchaca Tx 78652 | (512) 282-1144 | www.marbridge.org Offers individualized residential care, education, and training to adults with various cognitive challenges. At lease 18 years of age for training. Summer Camp 16-30 years. Mosaic 2245 Midway Rd, Suite 300 Carrollton Tx 75006 | (972) 866-9989 | www.mosaicinfo.org A nonprofit, nation-wide organization dedicated to providing supports and advocacy to people with disabilities. Offers supported employment, in home supports, HCS, Texas Home Living Waiver and ICFMR programs, advocacy, day services and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services Funded through Medicaid, corporate/foundtion grants, fundraising and donations. mosaic is affiliated with evangical Lutheran Church of America. My Possibilites 1301 Cluster Road Plano Tx 75075 | (469) 241-9100 | www.mypossibilities.org Non-Profit, Charity for Adults with developmental disabilities. Full Day,full year programs builds independence and prevocation skills. Ages 18+. Summer Programs available. nonPareil Insitute P.O Box 260652 Plano Tx 75026 | (972) 467-0713 | www.npitx.org We provide training to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder who have completed High School. North Texas Rehabilitation Services, Inc 3902 Cavalier Dr Garland Tx 75042 | (972) 272-6526 | www.ntrsinc.com Nonprofit agency providing work adjustment training for adults with physical and mental disabilities through vocational training opportunities, personal-social adjustment classes, on-the-job training, supportive employment and day habilitation services.

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Adaptive Adventure Sports Challenge Air Jet Aviation: 7363 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, Texas 75235 | (214) 351-3353 www.challengeair.com Challenge Air for Kids and Friends, a not-for-profit organization, offers motivational, inspirational and life-changing experiences to physically challenged children and youth through aviation. (See Our Ad on PG 44)

It’s A Sensory World 13617 Neutron Rd Farmers Branch Tx 75244 (972) 239-8100 www.itsasensoryworld.com rekha@itsasesoryworld.com “It’s a Sensory World!” caters to the recreational and social needs of children with special needs. Our facility is intended to fill the gap between therapy and main stream recreation, where children regardless of their developmental level can participate in fun-filled activities. Our MISSION is to provide a high-quality, affordable, venue for children who present sensory dysfunction and thus better assist them in meeting their sensory needs. To provide an appropriate, parent guided sensory-motor and social-skills program for children of all abilities. (See Our Ad on PG 43) Adaptive Sports Foundation Windham Mountain, upstate New York | (518) 734-5070 | www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org 1:1 winter program for skiing and snow boarding - summer program for horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, golf, tennis, cycling, camping, sled hockey & special hockey Frisco Miracle League (214) 296-2017 (877) 683-6085 | www.FriscoMiracleLeague.org The Miracle League of Frisco is a sports league for special-needs children, ages 5-18, from throughout North Texas. We offer spring/fall baseball and soccer, winter/ summer bowling and other sporting opportunities to children with all levels of disabilities. We are a “no practice” league – we just focus on having fun at game time! Registration fees (per six-week season) run about $35 and include uniform and a trophy. However, scholarships are available to all who need them – simply ask! The Miracle League of Frisco: “Because every child deserves the chance to play.”

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University of North Texas Physical Activity Program | (940) 565-3403 The program provides physical activity services to reinforce what your child is learning in PE or at home. Children are partnered up with 2+ undergraduate students who are enrolled in Movement for Special Populations. The students will then write lesson plans and teach your children skills/games etc across the course of the semester.

Cheerleading Special Needs Cheerleading “Texas Cutez” (469) 233-2882 | www.here4kids.com | dr.patton@tx.rr.com Classes are held at Rosemeade Recreation Center in North Carrollton on Sundays from 2:30 to 3:00 pm. Fee is $50 for a 9-week session, scholarships are available. Dr. Angela Patton For all ages and abilities Teams for typically developing children/siblings also available. www.ConnectionsKids.com Recreational Resources Connections 2012 97

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Cooking Classes Cooking Capers 801 S. Greenville, Suite 103 Allen Tx 75002 | (972) 822-1659 | www.cookingcapers.com | tracy@wideright.net Cooking Capers offers cooking parties specifically tailored to special needs children.

Dance Chamberlain Performing Arts 3003 West 15th Street, Plano, Texas 75075 | 972-985-1374 www.chamberlainperformingarts.org Chamberlain Performing Arts Shining Stars Dance Program is a creative movement class specifically designed for children with special needs. Our enthusiastic teachers give participants the chance to have fun while working with their peers and developing flexibility and coordination. Classes are offered each week in Plano, Texas. Footlights Dance Studio 1165 S. Stemmons Frwy. #154 Lewisville Tx 75067 | (972) 436-7455 | www.footlightsancestudio.com Frisco Dance Force: Creative Movement Class 3221 Preston Rd, 33 Frisco Tx 74034 | (972) 712-6829 The Dance Space 1681 Justin Road Suite 102 Flower Mound Tx 75028 | (972) 899-3032 | www.thedancespace.org (Not just for special needs but able to accommodate some children in typical classes) The Dancer’s Workshop 750 S. Mill St. Lewisville Tx 75057 | (972) 420-1314 |www.dancers-workshop.com New creative movement class for mid-to high-functioning children called “Move With the Flow” Wednesdays from 4:14 to 5:15 3:1 ratio

Fitness Center Angel League Athletics Association of Texas 1404 Pearson Avenue McKinney Tx 75069 | (972) 548-7898 | www.angelleague.com | lthetford@ccccd.edu Committed to providing athletic programs and recreational services that meet the needs of children with mental and physical disabilities nation wide. Cost is $40 per child per season, scholarships available Bachman Recreation Center 2750 Bachman Drive Dallas Tx 75220 | (214) 670-6266 | esupina@mail.ci.dallas.tx.us Offers recreation programs specifically for individuals (ages 6 and up) with disabilities. Program offers arts and crafts, sports, fitness, aquatics, socialization, music, drama and outdoor activities. Call for specific information regarding programs. Program fees are based on a sliding scale. Part of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department. Coppell YMCA Lewisville YMCA “Buddy Sports” 2021 Cross Timbers RoadFlower Mound Tx 75028 | (972)539-9622 (972) 393-5121 | www.lewisvilleymca.org Contact: Bryce Merrill brycem.lewisville@ymcadallas.org , Parent coordinator: Keny McClurg kwmc41@msn.com Offers soccer, basketball and baseball. Special Needs Programs Available Dore Achievement Centers 4851 Merlot Ave., Suite 530 Grapevine Tx 76051 | (817) 526-1337 (866) 784-4377 | www.doreusa.com A clinically proven, drug-free treatment for children and adults focused on the root cause. Specialized, tailored exercises can enable you to maximize your potential. EveryBody Fits 200 Fitness Court Coppell Tx 75019 | (972) 471-2345 Excite Gym “Superkids” 32510 Parker Square | (972) 874-9663 Offering classes for children with special needs with an OT, with or without parent participation. Wednesdays and Fridays $75/month

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Therapeutic Recreation Programs offered by Plano Park and Rec. (972) 941-7327 | addyh@plano.gov Therapeutic Recreation Programs offered by Plano Park and Rec. Class on Sunday Afternoons Carrollton, TX 75005 P: 214-731-1108 | (972) 941-7272 | joans@plano.gov WinKids 3000 Waketon Road Flower Mound Tx 75028 | (972) 355-9988 (972) -899-9991 | www.winkids.net

Gymnastics North American Gymnastics Special Needs 1023 E. Seminole Trail Carrollton Tx 75005 | (214) 731-1108 Play Options – in partnership with ASI Gymnastics P.O. Box 1777 Wylie Tx 75098 | (214) 207-6161 Wendy Williams - wendywilliams@playoptions.com Cari Harvey - cariharvey@playoptions.com www.playoptions.com Locations in Allen, Arlington, Cedar Hill, Lake Highlands, Mesquite, Plano West, Rockwall, and Wylie Sensational Movement 1915 N. Central Expy., Suite 300 Plano, TX 75075 214-562-5170 www.sensationalmovement.com Sensational Movement is a therapist-owned, sensory-based recreational gymnastics program for children with special needs. We provide individual private lessons and small group classes, depending on your child’s specific strengths and challenges. We also offer parents’ night out (once a month) and birthday parties (on Sundays). Special Needs Gymnastics Denise Anderson (806)438-3227 (214) 813-7047 | www.specialneedsgymnastics.com Currently meeting at North American Gymnastics. New location to open in old Hobby Lobby on Main St. in Lewisville

Karate / Martial Arts Red Tiger Karate | director@redtigerkarate.com $35 for an 8-10 week session Taught at different schools and community centers throughout Denton County and now into Tarrant County. www.redtigerkarate.com

Movies & Special Screenings Movies for families with Autism & other Special Needs Plano Studio Movie Grill Reagan Roth | www.studiomoviegrill.com Saturdays at 11 am. Call for scheduling: Brandon Jones, 972-964-3789

Horse Riding Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship P.O. Box 192747 Dallas Tx 75219 | (972) 412-1099 (800) 208-2136 | www.equest.org | equest@equest.org A therapeutic horseback-riding program for children and adults with developmental, physical or emotional disabilities in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex with sessions in fall, spring, and summer. Funded through donations Rocky Top Therapy Center 660 Keller Smithfield Rd. Keller Tx 76249 | (817) 379-5717 | www.rockytoptherapy.org Taught by NARHA-certified instructors, Trail Blazers is a developmental riding therapy program. The Trail Blazers program utilizes horseback riding for clients with physical, mental, cognitive, social or behavioral problems, and often serves as a continuation of the treatment an individual received previously in hippotherapy.

Roller Skating Roller Skating Lessons for Special Needs 1408 S State Highway 121 (just west of I-35) Lewisville Tx 75067 | (972) -221-4666 Shona $5 for a 15 minute lesson, $10 for a 30 minute lesson once a week www.ConnectionsKids.com Recreational Resources Connections 2012 99

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Swimming AquaKids Swim School 3409 Cross Timbers Rd Flower Mound Tx 75028 | (972) 724-1528 | www.aquakids.com | flowermound@aquakids.com AquaKids Swim School 4313 Heritage Trace Parkway Keller Tx 76248 | (817)745-1000 | www.aquakids.com | keller@aquakids.com Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center (972) 304-7032 | bnickolaus@ci.coppell.tx.us Coppell Family YMCA 146 Town center Blvd Coppell Tx 75019 | (972) 393-5121, ext 220 | www.coppellymca.org | mblankenship@ymcadallas.org This program provides swim instruction and water exercise for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. It is a one on one instructional program. Contact Mary Blankenship. Paige’s Swim School 2301 N_ Central Expwy_ # 140 Plano Tx 7575 | (214) 558-7946 | www.paigesswimschool.com | paige@paigesswimschool.com

Water Skiing You Can Ski- Adaptive Water Sports (214) 634-9810 ext. 106 | blaine@youcanski.org | Wayne Holt, Speaker E: wayne@oneleggedwonder.com

Pageants Paramount Pageants 214-425-2298 director@itsyourpageant.com At Paramount Pageants, we know that “it’s your pageant” - so you choose the best pageant for you!We are honored that you are visiting us and hope you find what you’re looking for. We offer exceptional beauty pageants at an affordable cost.We have a pageant for kids with special needs.

Camps / Summer Camps ARC Day Camp Plano and McKinney www.arc.dallas.org | aallen@arcdallas.org | Runs during summer and spring break ARC of Denton County Sibling Camp | www.arcofdentoncouty.org | One weekend each May Bachman Therapeutic Rec Center | 2750 Bachman Drive Dalllas Tx 75220 | (214) 670-6266 Camp Broncho - Asthma 3818 Cedar Springs Rd. Suite 101-343 Dalllas Tx 75219-4169 | (469) 766-1509 | anne.crowther@childrens.com Camp Friendship | (972) 633-8244 | googaly@aol.com Week-long day camp for kids with Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism Camp Peace dbarb@mckinneyisd.net | Summer day camp for kids 6 years or older with AS, HFA, PDD, autism Down Home Ranch www.downhomeranch.org/camps |Ranch Camp offered Near Austin, Tx Focus on the Future Adventure Special Ed Summer Camp 3405 Custer Road, Suite 100 Plano Tx 75023 Primary and Secondary Grade Levels Friend to Friend Social Camp (214) 684-8940 | Home_Therapist@comcast.net 18 100 Connections 2012 Recreational Resources www.ConnectionsKids.com

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Camp Summit 17210 Campbell Road, Suite 180-W, Dallas, TX 75252 Phone:972.484.8900 | Fax: 972.620.1945 Camp Summit is a “sleep away” camp for children and adults with disabilities. With year-round weeklong camp sessions, weekends and respite days, campers are offered a wide variety of traditional camp activities in our barrier-free environment. Campers range in ages from six to 99 and are intellectually and/or physically challenged. With a two-to-one camper to counselor ratio, on-site medical personnel and financial assistance, there are no other camps in our region and only a handful of camps in the U.S. that offer a camping program comparable to Camp Summit. (See Our Ad on PG 43) Charis Hills Camp 498 Faulkner Rd. Sunset, TX 76270 | www.charishills.org | info@charishills.org Charis Hills is a special needs, recreational summer camp which helps children with learning differences build confidence and find success. FUMCR Richardson GEMS Special Needs 503 N. Central Expy. Richadson Tx 75080 | (972) 996-0120 | www.fumcr.com/ pages/childrenspecialneeds FUNTASTICS Camp (972) 466-9151 | For individuals with disabilities ages 8 – 21 years. $50 per week North Texas Conductive Education Camp (469)964-1216 | www.ntxce.org | orsi@ntxce.org Conductive Education for children with motor disabilities Plano Parks and Recreation Department - Therapeutic Program (972) 941-1216 | joan@plano.gov Riverside Church of Christ Texoma Youth Camp bharriscar@prodigy.net SEEK Camp – Coppell 420 S. Heartz Rd Coppell Tx 75019 | (972) 462-0471 | info@fumccoppell.org Special Summer Friends www.pptasage.com/ SummerFriends.htm (case sensitive) Texas Lions Camp For children with physical disabilities, diabetes and cancer P.O. Box 290247 Kerrville Tx 78029 | (830) 896-8500 | www.lionscamp.com Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation 6555 Sierra Dr Irving Tx 75039 | (800) 942-8476 | www.texasnf.org | carolyn@texasnf.org *Parents’ Night Out / Respite Care see Parental Resource

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Therapy Resources: Applied Behavioral Analysis Autism Solutions 2463 Forest Park Blvd, Suite A, Fort Worth, Texas 76110 | (817) 573-0708 or (817) 894-7469 www.autismsolutions.org | services@autismsolutions.org 1540 Southtown Drive, Suite 113, Granbury, Texas 76048 | (817) 573-0708 or (817) 894-7469 www.autismsolutionsofgranbury.com | services@autismsolutionsofgranbury.com “Autism Solutions now offers two locations for your convenience! Both our Fort Worth and Granbury, Texas facilities offer the highest quality, affordable 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and small group social skills training for children with autism or related developmental disorders. We emphasize Parent Training and also offer: In-School observations, School and Private Consultations, Functional Behavioral Assessments, Positive Behavioral Intervention Plans, Workshops, Advocacy, Support Groups and Referrals. We accept major insurances, participating as in-network providers with many and file claims for you for your convenience.” www.ConnectionsKids.com Recreational Resources Connections 2012 101

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Behavior Exchange 6105 Windcom Ct Ste. 400 Plano TX 75093 | 972-312-8733 info@behaviorexchange.com | www.behaviorexchange.com The Behavior Exchange uses Applied Behavior Analysis in a naturalistic environment to teach skills from behavior to language to academics. We offer the following services: One-on-one behavior therapy, B.E.E.S. (Behavior Exchange Early Start), social skills groups, academic training, and Precision Teaching. For families: We provide Parent training, sibling sessions, school consultations, and ARD advocacy. ABA and B.E.E.S. — a honey of an idea at The Behavior Exchange! (See our Main Ad on Page 56 ) Behavior Frontiers 12200 Ford Road Suite 189 Dallas TX 75234 | 972-587-2300 info@behaviorfrontiers.com | www.behaviorfrontiers.com Behavior Frontiers offers solutions to help children with Autism and other special needs reach their maximum potential using our state of the art Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) training and treatment programs. Our innovative ABA training program is designed to help professionals and parents confidently and effectively use research based ABA methods to help children achieve their goals. Additionally, our in-home ABA treatment programs are delivered by Behavior Frontiers knowledgeable and highly trained clinical staff members using accurate and results-driven ABA methods to improve the quality of life for children and their families. (See our Main Listing on Page 60) Behavioral Innovations Centers - 6301 Campus Circle Drive East, Suite 100A, Irving, TX 75063, 1015 McKinley Street, Benbrook, TX 76126, 1501 North Country Club Road, Garland, TX 75040, Home & Community-Based Programs 469-374-0700/855-StartABA (855-782-7822) |StartABA.com For over 13 years Behavioral Innovations has been the leader in evidence-based, proven Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy with more Board Certified Behavior Analysts than any other provider in North Texas. The US Surgeon General, The American Academy of Pediatrics and other leading authorities endorse ABA. Early Intervention including * In-Network Insurance * Center-Based Therapy * Home-Based Therapy * Social Skills * Parent Training * IEPs * ARDs * Shadowing. Adult Services including * HCS/ICF * DARS School Transition Program. Educational Services including * School Consultation * Professionals Training. Specialized Services including * Consultative Services * Customized Programs. (See Our Ad on PG 47) Giggles Therapy Autism Treatment & Preschool Program GIGGLES-THERAPY.COM | 817-731-2293

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“BRINGING LAUGHTER TO THE HEARTS Metrocare Services (Formerly MHMR Dallas County) 1380 River Bend Drive Dallas, TX 75247 |OF 214-743-1200 1-877-283-2121 CHILDRENor WITH SPECIAL NEEDS” www.metrocareservices.org MetrocareGIGGLES-THERAPY.COM Services is reaching out to the Metroplex to offer, quality, affordable ABA services. Our goal | 817-731-2293 is to lead each child to his or her potential through evidence based therapy founded on the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) (See Our Ad on PG 54)

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Easter Seals North Texas 1424 Hemphill Street Fort Worth, TX 76104 | 888-617-7171 www.ntx.easterseals.com | info@ntx.easterseals.com Offering a variety of center, community and home-based ABA treatment services throughout the DallasFort Worth area for children who have autism. Center-based services are provided at Easter Seals locations in Fort Worth, Grapevine, Carrollton, and Oak Cliff. Community and home-based services are provided for children and their families throughout North Texas. (See our Main Ad on Page 49)

Hope Center for Autism 2751 Green Oaks Rd Fort Worth, TX 76116 | Phone: (817) 560-1139 www. hopecenter4autism.org/ The Hope Center for Autism is a site-based center that provides family focused intervention. The Hope Center offers one on one behavioral intervention for children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. With two full time BCBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on site, all programs are built to meet specific needs for each child. In addition to ABA therapy, onsite speech is available, parenting workshops, social skills groups, sibling groups and monthly parent support meetings. We strive to support all members of the family. (See Our Ad on PG 54) Pinecone Therapies 2050 Green Wood #100 Southlake TX 76092 817-865-1161 | www.pineconetherapies.com Autism, speech, communication, and/or behavior conditions create big obstacles for our loved ones and friends, but help is available. Our talented staff provides caring, compassionate and individualized therapies. For autism treatment and speech therapy that will change lives, call PineCone Therapies today. 817-865-1161 (See Our Ad on PG 59) Speech, Language, & Learning for Life, PC (972) 951-7909 | www.TheSpeechLife.com Speech Life specializes in providing services to learners who have Autism, Apraxia, Deafness, and related speech/language disorders. Dr. Julie Ray of Speech Life has been working in the field for over ten years and combines her knowledge of Speech-Language Pathology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Sign Language, and Verbal Behavior to provide highly-individualized intervention plans based on her unique combination of experiences. Dr. Ray has developed The SVO Power Program to use in combination with the iPad and Proloquo2Go for learners who struggle to move beyond one-word utterances. (See Our Ad on PG 57) Teach Me 3630 N Josey Ln Ste. 100 Carrollton, TX 75007 | 469-892-7500 www.myteachme.net Our commitment is to provide high-quality Applied Behavioral Analysis and Speech services designed to focus on the individualized needs of your child. Our individualized programs use the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, Skinners Analysis of Verbal Behavior, Cognitive Behavior Therapy through a multi-disciplinary team. We focus on areas of development such as behavior, language, social, academic, leisure, vocation, and self-care. (See Our Ad on PG 51)

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University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center 490 S. I-35 East, Denton, TX 76205 | 940-369-5373 The University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center provides comprehensive research-based interventions and services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. UNTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multidisciplinary team of highly trained, experienced and committed professionals collaborates with parents, researchers, university students and service providers to deliver state-of-the art services and training. Housed in a newly renovated 21,000 sq. ft. facility, the center provides diagnostic testing, full-time and part-time individualized intervention services, ABA, speech and language, occupational, physical and social skills therapies, as well as other individualized programs. (See Our Ad on PG 61)

Auditory Integrative Therapy Kotsanis Insitute 2260 Pool Rd., Grapevine, TX 76051 877-606-7601 www.kotsanisinsitute.com (See Our Ad on PG 46)

Sensory Clothing / Weighted Products Calming Hugs |Barbara Lau 2201 Long Prairie Road, Suite 107-823 Flower Mound TX 75022 214-405-1029 | www.calminghugs.com Calming Hugs designs stylish weighted vests, blankets, lap pads, and neck wraps. Created from durable denim and enhanced with premium fabrics, our deep touch pressure solutions are functional and classic providing unique sensory integration options. Product embroidery and customization are available. Visit us at www.calminghugs.com, email Barbara@calminghugs.com or call 214-405-1029

Cranial-sacral Whole Child Wellness, Dr. Amber Brooks 14330 Midway Road Suite 116 Dallas TX 75244 | Phone: 469-547-1173 | www.mychildwellness.com

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Medical Massage Complete Therapies, L.LC. www.completetherapies.com | Marcie@completetherapies.com | 469-447-4005 Complete Therapies is a new division of Southwestern Music Therapies and focuses today is on medical massage therapy, although we have expansive plans in the future to provide services in several other areas. Call us today and let us serve your loved one.

Music Therapy Southwestern Music Therapy DFW Metro Area | (214) 227-1006 www.southwesternmusictherapy.com Southwestern Music Therapy, L.L.C. is a private practice, established to provide consultative and collaborative music therapy services for clients throughout the (See Our Ad on PG 58) Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Our highly trained Board Certified Music Therapists develop and implement goal driven individualized programs that benefit those that are non-musical as well as musical, and are determined upon the therapists’ assessment of the client’s overall cognitive, language and motor abilities. Musical interventions involving neurological therapy techniques, including rhythmic auditory stimulation and instrumental improvisation can be adapted to elicit positive results in overall functioning.

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Physical, Occupational, & Rehab Services ApParent Therapy contact@apparenttherapy.com | 214.907.9060 | Fax: 469.814.8430 We are a private occupational therapy service owned by Rachel R. Wolverton, MOT, OTR/L. Rachel is also the proud mother of four kids, the oldest of whom has Down syndrome. Our mission is to bring empathy to therapy with high expectations and individualized treatments to maximize results and help your child achieve their full potential. At Home Healthcare 7600 Lakeview Pkwy, Tyler TX 75705 1-877 MY NURSE www.athomehealth.org At Home Healthcare is the trusted choice for pediatric therapy. Our therapists have chosen pediatrics as their specialty. We are dedicated to improving the function of children with medical diagnoses and/or developmental delays. Rehabilitation in your own home allows for continued medical treatment in a comfortable and familiar environment. Speech therapy focuses on improving verbal and non-verbal communication skills, as well as feeding difficulties and swallowing. Physical therapy focuses on gross motor skills, muscle strength, coordination, walking, balancing, sitting and positioning to improve strength, mobility and function. Occupational therapy focuses on improving the ability to perform daily tasks, the reduction of hyperactivity, impulsivity, improved self-care, increasing independence and overall quality of life. 1-877 MY NURSE (See Our Ad on PG 31) Children At Play, Inc Lesa Hough 817-219-6052 Children At Play is an occupational therapy staffing company. We provide pediatric occupational therapy services in the southern Metroplex area. Our skilled therapists provide services in children’s homes, daycares and Head Start centers. We believe OT can help children gain independence and reach their full potential. Cornerstone Pediatric Therapy 1000 W. Crosby Rd Suite 136 Carrollton TX 75006 | 972-237-0100 info@cornerstonepediatric.com | www.cornerstonepediatric.com Cornerstone Pediatric Therapy is dedicated to building a strong foundation for your child’s growth and development. Cornerstone provides quality pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy in your home/educational setting. www.ConnectionsKids.com Therapeutic Resources Connections 2012 105

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Dynamic Therapy PO Box 251236 Plano TX 75025 | 972-584-0284 www.dynamictherapy.net | contact@dynamictherapy.net In-home occupational, physical, and speech therapy for children throughout north Dallas. Medicaid and Insurance accepted. The most up-to-date treatment strategies are integrated with a family-centered approach. You can expect open communication with everyone on the treatment team and most importantly, Results that Last a Lifetime. (See Our Ad on PG 46) Epic Health Services 1349 Empire Central Dallas, TX 75247 Dallas: (469) 364-8600 | Addison: (214) 623-5900 Fort Worth: (817) 698-9500 www.epichealthservices.com

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In addition to our pediatric private duty nursing services, we offer in-home occupational, physical and speech-language therapy services. In a home environment, parents and their children can more readily adhere to their therapy schedule, which results in positive outcomes in a much shorter time frame. Plus, our services are available when you need them. No matter when you call us – day, night or on a holiday – you will always reach a full-time staff member who can promptly respond to your specific needs. Contact us today to begin your Epic care. (See Our Ad on PG 29) Easter Seals North Texas 4443 N. Josey Lane, Suite 100 Carrollton, TX 75010 | 972-394-8900 www.ntx.easterseals.com | info@ntx.easterseals.com Offering high quality occupational, physical and speech-language therapy services to children with all types of disabilities. Services provided at our Oak Cliff and Carrollton clinic locations. (See Our Ad on PG 49) Excel Pediatric Therapy 789 Justin Rd Rockwall Tx 75087 | (972) 771-5731 | www.excelpediatric.com Growing in Confidence and self assurance with smiles of happiness is the treatment result at Excel Pediatric Therapy. Traditional and Innovative therapy techniques will allow a child to realize their full potential. GREEN APPLE THERAPY SERVICES, PLLC 150 Willow Creek Drive , Weatherford, TX 76085 | 817-550-5058 | Fax: 817-550-8177 www.greenappletherapy.com | info@greenappletherapy.com Green Apple Therapy provides speech, occupational and physical therapy services to children ages birth through 20. We provide home health services throughout Tarrant, Johnson, Hood, Parker, Palo Pinto and Wise Counties. We come to your home or child’s school/daycare. We have a stellar staff of experienced pediatric therapists ready to help your child! OUT PATIENT CLINIC NOW OPEN in WEATHERFORD. Call us to see how we can help you 817-5505-5058 or check us out at greenappletherapy.com. (See Our Ad on PG 58)

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Kids Care Therapy 9330 LBJ Freeway Suite 790 Dallas Tx 75243 |(214) 575-2999 www.kidscaretherapy.com Kids Care Therapy is a pediatric home health care agency. We are dedicated to providing the best quality therapy to the kids we service in the Dallas/Fort Worth, and surrounding areas. Focusing on Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy and case management we will work with the patients and their doctor to provide the best course of therapy for a child with disabilities or delayed development. (See Our Ad on PG 55) Kidz Therapy Zone 214-509-6961 | www.kidztherapyzone.com Kidz Therapy Zone uses a team-based approach to provide the best results for our patients. We have assembled an outstanding group of Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Diagnosticians to deliver these services all under one roof. In addition to strong clinical skills, each of these professionals has a passion for their practice as well as a true love of helping children. We have also provided an environment with themed rooms to capture each child’s attention and to keep the therapy process as fun as possible. (See Our Ad on PG 58) North Texas Therapy & Home Care 14114 Dallas Parkway, Suite 305 Dallas, TX 75254 972-385-0006 | Fax 972-385-0405 | www.northtexastherapy.com At North Texas Therapy & Home Care our goal is to create a comfortable therapeutic relationship in a relaxed atmosphere to help our clients reach beyond their individual goals. Our dedicated team of professionals includes Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists. We create individualized plans of care and implement them with interdisciplinary communication to ensure that all treating professionals are working towards the same goals to encourage our clients’ maximum progress and performance. (See Our Ad on PG 58) Our Children’s House Baylor (800) 4BAYLOR (429-9567 www.BaylorHealth.com OUTPATIENT CARE AT OUT CHILDREN’S HOUSE   Our Children’s House at Baylor offers outpatient services including pediatric specialized physical, occupational and speechlanguage therapies for children from birth to age 18 with a variety of diagnoses including neurological, orthopedic, and developmental disorders such as motor/speech delays, chromosomal abnormalities, feeding disorders, congenital disorders, disorders resulting from a traumatic injury, and disorders reflecting disturbance of the nervous system.  Our clinics are conveniently located throughout the DFW Metroplex and include facilities in Allen, Dallas, Frisco, Grapevine, Irving, Las Colinas, Plano, Rockwall and Waxahachie.  For more information, please call 1-877-820-9061. (See Our Ad on PG 64) PediaPlex 2425 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, TX 76092 | 817-442-0222 | Pediaplex.net PediaPlex is an all-inclusive diagnostic and therapeutic clinic offering speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, autism diagnosis, cognitive and academic testing, and developmental services. Our mission is to help children and families affected by a variety of disorders including ADHD, autism, communication, sensory-motor, mental health and learning disabilities. This is achieved through early screening, diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and support services offered by a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals all in one convenient location. PediaPlex aspires to provide clarity to all clients and their families with a collaborative care approach. (See Our Ad on PG 53)

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Sage Care Therapy 6301 Gaston Ave, Ste. 750 Dallas TX 75214 | 214-295-5374 info@sagecaretherapy.com | www.sagecaretherapy.com Sage Care Therapy Services is dedicated to providing a medically sound, child centered and family friendly rehabilitation experience for children. We provide a functionally-based evaluation and treatment plan for each child and family. Our Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapists create a fun and nurturing therapy experience for children with special needs. Together with the family, we can achieve your child’s greatest functional potential. Bilingual Therapists are available. (See Our Ad on PG 57)

Small Hands, Big Hearts Pediatric Therapy Management, LLC 2700 Meacham Blvd, Suite 100 Fort Worth, TX 76137-4699 817-984-8525 | Fax:817-984-8522 administrator@shbhtherapy.com | www.shbhtherapy.com Our vision is to foster the development of a strong synergistic relationship between child, parent, and therapist to promote an optimal environment for gaining functional independence in all developmental areas. We are an inspirational beacon to therapists as they provide holistic client-centered pediatric home therapy utilizing a medical model, throughout Dallas, Ft. Worth, and the surrounding areas. Therapy 2000 2535 Lone Star Dr Dallas Tx 75212 | (877) 626-7003 (214) 467-9787 www.T2000.com THERAPY 2000 is a pediatric home care agency providing PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL and SPEECH THERAPY to children from birth to 21 years! Our 160 therapies, who collectively speak 18 languages, provide services to well over 1000 children across North Texas in homes, schools and childcare centers. For career information or to refer a child for therapy services, please call (214) 467-9787, toll free (877) 626-7003, fax (214) 741-3655 or visit us on the web at www. T2000.com. In-home or in-daycare, ST, OT & PT (See Our Ad on PG 52) University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center 490 S. I-35 East, Denton, TX 76205 | 940-369-5373 The University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center provides comprehensive research-based interventions and services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. UNT’s multidisciplinary team of highly trained, experienced and committed professionals collaborates with parents, researchers, university students and service providers to deliver state-of-the art services and training. Housed in a newly renovated 21,000 sq. ft. facility, the center provides diagnostic testing, full-time and part-time individualized intervention services, ABA, speech and language, occupational, physical and social skills therapies, as well as other individualized programs. (See Our Ad on PG 61)

Sensory Integration It’s A Sensory World 13617 Neutron Rd Farmers Branch Tx 75244 | (972) 239-8100 www.itsasensoryworld.com | rekha@itsasesoryworld.com “It’s a Sensory World!” caters to the recreational and social needs of children with special needs. Our facility is intended to fill the gap between therapy and main stream recreation, where children regardless of their developmental level can participate in fun-filled activities. Our MISSION is to provide a high-quality, affordable, venue for children who present sensory dysfunction and thus better assist them in meeting their sensory needs. To provide an appropriate, parent guided sensory-motor and social-skills program for children of all abilities. (See Our Ad on PG 11) 108 Connections 2012 Therapeutic Resources www.ConnectionsKids.com

Speech and Language At Home Healthcare 7600 Lakeview Pkwy, Tyler TX 75705 1-877 MY NURSE | www.athomehealth.org (See Our Ad on PG 31) Dynamic Therapy 7704 Mapleridge Plano Tx 75024 | (214) 566-2687 www.dynamictherapy.net | contact@dynamictherapy.net (See Our Ad on PG 51) Epic Health Services 1349 Empire Central Dallas, TX 75247 Dallas: (214) 637-1300 | Addison: (214) 623-5900 Fort Worth: (817) 698-9500 www.epichealthservices.com (See Our Ad on PG 29) Kids Care Therapy 9330 LBJ Freeway Suite 790 Dallas Tx 75243 |(214) 575-2999 | www.kidscaretherapy.com (See Our Ad on PG 55)

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GREEN APPLE THERAPY SERVICES, PLLC 150 Willow Creek Drive , Weatherford, TX 76085 | 817-550-5058 | Fax: 817-550-8177 www.greenappletherapy.com | info@greenappletherapy.com (See Our Ad on PG 58)

Kids Care Therapy 9330 LBJ Freeway Suite 790 Dallas Tx 75243 |(214) 575-2999 www.kidscaretherapy.com (See Our Ad on PG 55) Kidz Therapy Zone 214-509-6961 | www.kidztherapyzone.com (See Our Ad on PG 58)

North Texas Therapy & Home Care 14114 Dallas Parkway, Suite 305 Dallas, TX 75254 972-385-0006 | Fax 972-385-0405 | www.northtexastherapy.com (See Our Ad on PG 58)

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Our Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Baylor (800) 4BAYLOR (429-9567 www.BaylorHealth.com (See Our Ad on PG 64)

PediaPlex 2425 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, TX 76092 | 817-442-0222 | Pediaplex.net (See Our Ad on PG 13)

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Pinecone Therapies 2050 Green Wood #100 Southlake TX 76092 817-865-1161 | www.pineconetherapies.com (See Our Ad on PG 59) Sage Care Therapy 6301 Gaston Ave, Ste. 750 Dallas TX 75214 | 214-295-5374 info@sagecaretherapy.com | www.sagecaretherapy.com (See Our Ad on PG 57) Speech, Language, & Learning for Life, PC (972) 951-7909 | www.TheSpeechLife.com Speech Life specializes in providing services to learners who have Autism, Apraxia, Deafness, and related speech/language disorders. Dr. Julie Ray of Speech Life has been working in the field for over ten years and combines her knowledge of Speech-Language Pathology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Sign Language, and Verbal Behavior to provide highly-individualized intervention plans based on her unique combination of experiences. Dr. Ray has developed The SVO Power Program to use in combination with the iPad and Proloquo2Go for learners who struggle to move beyond one-word utterances. (See Our Ad on PG 57) Speech TX 2404 Wing Point Lane Plano Tx 75093 | 972-767-9787 www.julieslp.com | Julie_liberman@yahoo.com | facebook.com/SpeechTX | twitter.com/speechtxjulie Speech TX is a private practice specializing in providing speech and language assessment and intervention. Specializing in working with individuals with autism and other pragmatic language and social skills difficulties. Located in West Plano and traveling to daycares/private schools depending on availability. Sessions are tailored to meet students unique needs and are dependent on parental involvement and engagement.

Teach Me Speech 3630 N Josey Ln Ste 100 Carrollton, TX 75007 | 469-892-7500 www.myteachme.net Speech services include comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, sensory, and pragmatics to provide individualized therapy in one-on-one settings to meet each childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. Licensed and certified speech language pathologists and speech language pathologist assistants provide therapy for sensory integration dysfunction of the oral motor structures, feeding disorders, social pragmatic language disorders, articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders and auditory processing disorders. Your speech therapist will work very closely with your Program Supervisor in designing treatment goals and teaching procedures. (See Our Ad on PG 57) 110 Connections 2012 Therapeutic Resources www.ConnectionsKids.com

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Therapy 2000 2535 Lone Star Dr Dallas Tx 75212 | (877) 626-7003 (214) 467-9787 www.T2000.com (See Our Ad on PG 52)

Vision Therapy Neurodevelopmental Sensory Enhancement Center 5934 W. Parker Rd., Suite 500 Plano Tx 75093 | (972) 312-0177 | www.neurodevvision.com Our office is a highly specialized vision care practice. The bulk of the practice is devoted to treating those with visual processing problems. Included in this group are children and adults with add/adhd, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, genetic defects, developmental delays, low vision, lazy eye (amblyopia), strabismus, traumatic and acquired brain injury, stroke (CVA), cancer and vestibular issues. We also do the full range of family eye care including routine examination, disease management, Lasik and refractive surgery consultation, contact lenses and sports vision. Additionally, we have a full service optical to serve your eyeglasses and contact lens needs as well as nutritional support for vision problems. Dr. Elliot Stendig Therapeutic Optometrist | Vision Rehab Diplomate By American Board of Disability Analysts | ( 972 ) 494 -2020 Successfully treating the Vision Brain Conflict and all visual learning processing problems including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, aspergers, autism, brain injury, seizures, migraines, headaches, pain in back of neck, amblyopia ( lazy eye ), strabismus (crossed eyes), car sickness and color blindness. OUR GOAL IS TO IMPROVE YOUR ABILITY TO FUNCTION AND HELP YOU REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL . CALL TODAY AND ASK US ABOUT OUR AFFORDABLE PAYMENT PLAN. ( 972 ) 494 - 2020

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