PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Advocacy

J. EDWARDS HOLT

J. Edwards Holt is an Amazon bestselling author from North Carolina. As a person with a disability, Holt developed an understanding for those with exceptional needs over years of fighting anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and mild Tourette’s. As an author, he incorporates his experiences into his writing, creating works of fiction that offer advice and valuable lessons, as well as a chance for readers to take a break from reality and spend time in a world of magic and endless possibilities.

Website: www.jedwardsholt.com

Location: Raleigh, NC

Contact: j@jedwardsholt.com

Phone: 252-590-1757

AMY WAGENFELD | DESIGN

Amy Wagenfeld | Design works with designers, engineers, and planners to create inclusive and accessible environments that support health and well-being. We also consult directly with clients to evaluate proposals to enhance and optimize their design value for the intended user group and provide therapeutic design coaching services for therapists.

Website: www.amywagenfelddesign.com

Location: Seattle, WA / Does business throughout the US

Contact: Amy Wagenfeld

Phone: 617-875-4883

Autism Crisis Turnaround

The ACT (Autism Crisis Turnaround) protocol (for children and adults), developed by authors and autism thought leaders Raun K. Kaufman and Kate C. Wilde, is designed to drastically reduce meltdowns, high anxiety, and extreme/explosive behaviors in a few weeks by addressing the underlying causes and respecting the autistic experience.

Website: www.autismcrisisturnaround.com

Location: Worldwide: Online Live Zoom Course

Contact: contact@autismcrisisturnaround.com

AUTISM SPECTRUM RESOURCES FOR MARRIAGE & FAMILY, LLC

We know your family is a system, and often more than one person may be neurodiverse (ADHD, ASD, or other learning differences). We coach parents and marriages while including faith. Courses are available for parents who have a child newly diagnosed or transitioning into adolescents. Upon completing a course, we coach you through your next steps or connect you with another coach who may better fit your family situation. Dr. Holmes and her husband, Dan, coach NeuroDiverse couples (where one partner or both are on the spectrum).

Website: www.HolmesASR.com

Location: Atlanta, GA, but we use Zoom for Meetings

Contact: dr.stephanie@holmesasr.com

Neurodiverse Christian Couples Podcast

We have free resources for you in articles and blogs, and our weekly podcasts aimed at helping NeuroDiverse Christian Couples move from surviving to thriving and embracing the neurodiversity in their marriage! We have courses for couples as well who are new to their discovery of neurodiversity in their marriage. If you are not ready for couples’ work, we have group coaching for men and women and meet-up groups for couples! Find out more at our website. You are not alone in your journey, and there is hope for YOUR future!

Website: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/neurodiverse-christian-couples/

Find our complete catalog of over 100 episodes! Our focus is autism or neurodiversity in marriage. You can find out more at: www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com

Neuroshifts

Many families in the Autism/Neurodiverse community are living in a place of fear, stress and worry about their future. Neuroshifts empowers individuals and families to achieve greater emotional, mental and spiritual well-being by providing them with simple tools and techniques they need to live a joy-filled “Green Zone” Life!

Website: www.neuro-shifts.org

Location: Tampa, Florida

Contact: Vicky Westra

Phone: 813-251-2787

ROLLINS COUNSELING, LLC

Rollins Counseling LLC serves families in South Carolina and offers therapeutic services for neurodivergent adolescents & adults. Tosha Rollins is the published author of Autismology An Autism Dictionary, public speaker, and autism training consultant.

Website: https://tosharollins.com/

Location: Upstate Carolina Counseling Associates

405 A East 1st Ave, Easley SC 29640

Contact: Tosha D. Rollins, MA, LPC, ASDCS

Phone: 864-644-8251

The Clinic For Special Children

The Clinic for Special Children was founded by Dr. Karen Harum, MD, FAAP, to provide accurate diagnosis, whole child treatments, specialty care, and consultation for children with developmental disabilities and behavioral problems, including special expertise in the neuroscience of learning and autism.

Website: www.clinicforspecialchildren.net

Location: 432 Eastwood Road, Ste 200, Wilmington NC, 28403

Contact: reception@clinicforspecialchildren.net

Phone: 910-319-7744

The Scent Guru Group

Our mission is to improve the quality of life through the sense of smell with the MindScent® multi-sensory kit--considered to be invaluable to many Speech Therapists using it in their practice. We are committed to help people with diverse and life-challenging afflictions such as dementia and speech communication impairments such as autism.

Website: https://thescentgurugroup.com

Location: Atlanta, GA

Contact: Ruth Sutcliffe

Phone: 404-376-2806

The Social Learning Center

The Social Learning Center was founded in 2009 based on a need Dr. Abildgaard recognized early in his career when working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Since opening its doors, the SLC has grown to offer a range of therapeutic services, including social cognitive groups, mental health counseling, educational consultation, professional development, executive function coaching, and parent advocacy.

Website: www.sociallearingcenter.org

Location: Cheshire, CT

Contact: Lois Silver, Office Manager Phone: 203-250-0305

Voices Of Change

Voices of Change 2018 is a national organization piloting its groundbreaking programs in Ohio. Their mission is to reduce the risk of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children with disabilities. They are building a foundation for advocacy, awareness, resources, and support for children with disabilities and their families.

Website: https://www.voicesofchange2018.org

Location: United States

Contact: Nicole Moehring, Founder, Executive Director Phone: 440-864-7074

YOUR AUTISM COACH, LLC

Your Autism Coach, LLC provides comprehensive support programs and seminars for parents and families of special needs children and adults. Deanna Picon is an award-winning writer and author of The Autism Parents’ Guide to Reclaiming Your Life. Her mission is to empower parents as they advocate for their children.

Website: www.yourautismcoach.com

Location: New York City

Contact: Deanna Picon

Phone: 347-869-4705