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WV Autism Training Center
Resource List of Providers and Services. The WV Autism Training Center does
not recommend one provider over another.
August 2016
✦ABA Therapy
Find a board certified behavioral analyst/go to site and type in your zip code
Licensure and regulations
Consumer information
Contact certificants
www.bacb.com
✦Advocacy
Client Assistance Programs
❒Cathy Wallace
Child Law Services in Mercer County for Special Education
www.childlawservices.org
Email: [email protected]
304-425-9973
❒National Domestic Violence Hotline
www.thehotline.org
1-800-799-7233
❒Legal Aid of West Virginia
Intake service: 866-255-4370 (application line)
Or visit: www.lawv.net
Legal Aid has a research grant called the FAST program. It provides legal aid to
families for behavioral health advocacy. To apply for service’s call 866-255-4370
from 8:30-3:00 M-F. Potential clients must have a duo-diagnosis of mental or a
behavioral health disability and not just autism.
You can apply for help online. Complete the application and someone will contact
you during work hours
Bill Albert at 304-522-4595 extension 2158
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❒West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council
110 Stockton Street
Charleston, WV 25312
304-558-0416
Contact for Partners, Kriste Block at 304-558-4185
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.ddc.wv.gov
Partners in Policymaking: Advocacy training for parents or an individual with an
intellectual or physically disability held every other year. A Partner’s in
Policymaking will be held in the Fall of 2016
Other services:
Estate Planning
Library of publication
❒WV Advocates
Statewide
1207 Quarrier Street, 4
th
Floor
Charleston, WV 25312
304-346-0847
800-950-5250
E-mail: WVAinfo@wvadvocates.org
Provides technical assistance to all disabilities issues
Provides training on self-advocacy
Provides information and referral
❒WVPTI
West Virginia Parent Training & Information
Provides support, training and technical assistance to families and others.
Training sessions include:
Basic Rights
IEP Process
Federal and State Laws
Transition
99 Edmiston Way
Suite 101-102
Buckhannon, WV 26201
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Email: [email protected]
Web: www.wvpti.org
Facebook: West Virginia Parent Training and Information
Twitter: twitter.com/wvpti
800-281-1436
304-472-3548
Email Brenda Lamkin, Executive Director at [email protected]
❒WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Statewide:
Can provide direct services through the local domestic violence branches
Trainings and workshops throughout the state
1-800-799-SAFE or www.wvcadv.org
❒The ARC
www.thearcwv.org. The purpose of the website is to provide contact information:
address, phone, e-mail and web sites for the ARC agencies throughout West
Virginia
✓The ARC of Harrison County 304-624-3641
(Home of Your own Program) Clarksburg
✓The ARC of Three Rivers (Charleston) 304-344-3403
✓The ARC of Mid-Ohio Valley (Wheeling) 304-422-3151
❒National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAIMI)
Online Communities Legislative Action for mental illness.
www.nami.org
800-950-6264
❒Terri Waldeck (EDUCATION)
Waldeck Education Advocates
304-633-2539 or email: tr[email protected]
Waldeck services statewide and is an attorney but practices as an advocate for
special education services statewide. She will provide a free consultation and a
sliding fee scale to parents.
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❒Cynthia Evans (SPECIAL EDUCATION ATTORNEY)
Credentials: former executive director of legal services for WV State Board of
Education. Former Chief Counsel to the senate education committee. If a
child has been suspended from school for discipline issue
2510 Kanawha Blvd East
Charleston, WV 25301
304-344-8858
E-mail: [email protected]
Statewide services;
Free consultation by phone with paralegal but if parent wants to schedule an appt
with Cynthia and it maybe a one-hour client attorney fee.
special education attorney
Issues with Board of Education
Consultation for any county/Kanawha County direct service
❒Office of Legal Services in Education
This department handles inter-county student transfers (Money transfers
with student from one county to another)
This department will help you locate policy and WV Code on-line
304-558-3667
❒National Youth Advocate Program of WV at 877-692-7226 (Fairmont)
304-366-5832
Specialized foster care agency and provides In-home services for children and
adults at risk to be removed from the home. Serving statewide
www.nyap.org
✦Alternative Therapies
✦Autism Help
Operated by Dr. Lintala (Beckley/Raleigh County)
Services offered:
Neurofeedback
Lab testing
Far Infared
Sauna
Detoxification
Lending library
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Treat the underlining symptoms of autism
To schedule an appointment call: Angela Akers
304-255-2550
Web site: www.autismrecoveryresourcecenter.com
Ages served: all ages
Follow on: Pintrest/FB/Twitter
Email: [email protected]
❒Holistic Medicine:
Gives information on what is holistic medicine with a list of holistic practicioners.
www.holisticmedicine.com
Holistic Medicine and Vision Therapy:
Dr. Albert Jellen (Wheeling)
Family physician and environmental medicine
Looking at the whole issue of autism
Nutritional deficiency
304-242-5151
❒Vision Therapy
Jerry Lantz O.D.
Vision Care Associates
2014 Dudley Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26101 (Wood County)
304-422-3662
Email: [email protected]
Yoked prism that have been used for patients with autism
Any age groups.
Irlen Lenses
International headquarters
These lenses provide distortion free vision for individuals with autism. It helps
with light sensitivity. This Web site contains articles and local test centers.
www.irlen.com
800-554-7536
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✦Art Therapy Expressions
❒Barrie Kaufman, Registered Art Therapist/Charleston
Has experience in autism. Works out of her home.
304-343-8013
Pottery & Painting Classes
Arts & Thoughts Studio
For adults and children with special needs
Hurricane, WV
304-760-8714
✦Autism Society
Find an Affliate or local support group
Learn about autism research
Living with autism information
www.autism-society.org
7910 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3067
301-657-0881 or 800-328-8476
Pennsylvania
ABOARDS Autism Connection of PA
(Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders)
Non-profit offers education and support
Contact person - Marie Mambuca
Email: [email protected]
www.aboard.org
800-827-9385
Autism Supports
❒Good website for resources
www.autismnow.org
Free webinars
Find resources
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Learn about the Autism Able Act of 2014
❒Autism Services Center/Case Management for I/DD Waiver
Serves Counties: Cabell, Lincoln, Mason and Wayne
020 Fourth Avenue
PO Box 507
Huntington, WV 25710
304-525-8014
❒Mountain State Parent-CAN
Services for families include:
Advocacy
Referral
Support
PO Box 6658
Wheeling 26003
Provides the following services:
Parent support groups at Westbrook Health Services (Parkersburg)
Disability Action Center (Fairmont)
304-233-5399
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mspcan.org
❒4 PAWS for Ability
Service Dog Training
4 Paws trains dogs on site, then parents are trained to handle the dog.
Xenia, Ohio
Canine help for autistic children
937-374-0385 (training center)
513-518-0529 (Cell)
www.4pawsforability.org
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National Autism Association
SUPPORT FOR PARENTS
Information on their website:
Guardianship
Trusts
Safety
W: www.nationalautismassociation.org
Autism Supports Groups
❒AUTISM SOCIETY OF WEST VIRGINA
Annual State Conference information
Chris Fair, President
304-748-1331
Web site: http://autismwv.blogspot.com
❒Eastern Panhandle Indigo Children (on Face Book)
EPIC
Bonnie Miller-Petrie or call 304-261-6274
Email: epic-wv-autism.org
Annual Autism Summit
Resources for families
Mission is to educate the purpose. Support group that has speakers. Meetings are
held the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm location August Pointe
Harvest Community Church. Website: www.epic-wv.giving.officelive.com
President Bonnie Miller-Petrie is on Facebook and twitter. Epic is looking in the
future at adult services.
❒Autism Society of River Cities
Elaine Harvey, President
Serves area: Cabell, Wayne, Putnam, Grayson KY and Chesapeake Ohio
Co-organizers for the annual Rally for Autism
Bi-monthly family activities
304-710-9202
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❒Mercer County
Autism Support Group called Shades of Blue
Group meets at Total Deliverance Episcopal Church
106 High Street
Princeton
Contact is Vivian Palmer
304-487-1812
❒Northern Community Autism Chapter
On Facebook as Northern Autism Community Chapter of WV
Meet the first Thursday of each month
Monthly bowling activities for 16 years and up
Swimming activities for all ages
Counties served:
Wetzel
Brooke
Hancock
Marshall
Ohio
Lu Ann Decker, President
304-670-3363
❒Raleigh, Fayette, Nicolas and Greenbrier County
Southern WV Autism Support
Activities: Meet the fourth Saturday every month at the YMCA in Beckley; located
at 121 East Main, Beckley. This gives the opportunity for socializing and
exchanging information. To join this group contact Betty Holiday and you will be
put on an e-mail list for meeting changes and networking.
Cell: 304-731-3036
Family Fun Night in Raleigh County
Teachers in Raleigh County has a fun night once a month.
Call Angela Mullens, Daniels Elementary 304-256-4622
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✦Behavioral Health
❒West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR)
304-558-0684
Client services hotline: 800-642-8589
www.wvdhhr.org
A client can apply on-line for any Medicaid program by go to the DHHR web site
and click on Inroads.
✦Anti-Bullying
Tonya Barnett-Huff
Step by Step
1701 5
th
Avenue
Charleston, WV 25312
304-414-4452
www.stepbystepwv.org
✦Bikes/Lose the Training Wheels
July
Have a diagnosed disability
Be at least 8 years old
Weigh less than 220 pounds
Be able to walk without assistive devices
www.icanshine.org
304-696-2938
Email: [email protected]
✦Camps
Check with your local YMCA. All YMCA’s offer some type of camp for kids.
In Huntington/Kids in Motion contact Jamie Bailey at 304-697-7113
❒Adventure camp
YMCA
Offers camps for Kindergarten through age 12
Different theme every week and runs all summer long
Contact Laci Stevens for more information
304-340-3527 (Charleston office)
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❒WVU 4-H Programs Extension do State events and oversees local branches
Many programs available for special needs kids
304-293-2694
E-mail: [email protected]
❒Adaptive Skiing at Snowshoe Mountain contact 877-441-4fun
www.snowshoemtn.com/adaptive or
✦Car Safety Seat Programs
SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION RESTRAINTS (800-755-0912)
Automotive Program in Indianapolis, Indiana can provide assistance in
transporting children with special needs who have problems staying in a typical car
seat restraint. An Occupational Therapist is available to discuss individual needs
and possible products such as, alternative restraints and rider safety vest. For more
information contact Judith Talty at 317-274-2977 or go to their website at:
www.preventinjury.org or e-mail Judith at [email protected]
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Challenger leagues
Jefferson Jerrell
Soccer
Touch foot ball
Putnam County
Stacie Thomas contact
Email: staciethomas@financialguide.com
304-397-6517
✦Clothes for Special Needs Children
Website: www.minimiracles.ca
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❒Mary Cradle/Bluefield
Maternal and Infant Resource Center
College Avenue in Bluefield WV at the Trinity United Methodist Church
Provides free maternity clothes, children’s clothes up to 4T, crib’s, car seats
for those in need
Items and support for special needs children
Stimulation toys for development
Website:
304-327-7757
Counseling
Counseling Professionals: Including/Licensed Professional
Counselors/Clinical Social Workers/Clinical Psychologist who have some
expertise in talk therapy to individuals with ASD
Name: Shawn Cade, LPC
County of practice: Cabell
Contact number: 304-733-3331
Name: Tim Vaughn, LPC
County of practice: Berkeley
Contact number: 302-886-8975
Name: Tenikka Phillips, LPC
County of practice: Cabell
Contact number: 304-696-3111
Name: Tara Bias, Licensed Psychologist
County of practice: Cabell
Contact number: 304-696-3111
Counseling and Wellness Center
Personal and Family Counseling
936 Market Street
Parkersburg, WV 26191
304-422-7300
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❒Process Strategies /Charleston
Dr. Vrabel- Counseling for autism
Free Counseling services to the first 8 people on Tuesday or Thursday
morning. You must be at the center no later than 8:00 am. Prescriptions for
free or on a sliding fee scale.
No child care provided.
511 Morris Street
Charleston
304-348-1288
✦Crisis Response Units for individuals with Intellectual/Developmental
Disabilities.
Information provided by Beth Morrison, Director of Bureau For Health and
Health Facilities of DHHR
For crisis information Cassandra Tolliver at 304-356-4776
Adult Services:
REM- St. Mary’s
Sheryl Covey
304-684-1010 ext. 207
210 2nd Street, Suite 2, St. Marys, WV 26170
REM- Keyser
Karen Ravenscroft
304-788-9730 ext. 104
87 N. Main Street, Keyser, WV 26726
REM- Bridgeport
Maria Westfall
304-842-9054 ext. 137
1400 Johnson Avenue, Blake Center, Suite 2A, Bridgeport, WV 26330
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Southern Highlands
Maitland Bailey
304-431-2869
329 Mercer Street in Princeton WV, 24740
Children’s Services:
Potomac Center
Betsy Nelson
304-822-3861 ext. 153
One Blue St, Romney, WV 26757
Children’s Home Society - EYES
Will Perkins. Any admin staff can take referrals.
304-255-0408
P. O. Box 361, Daniels, WV 25832
Amy Ingles: Starlight
Mobile Unit for Children
304-302-2078
Fox Run
The Center for Behavioral Services
Residential Treatment Unit
93-bed psychiatric hospital
67670 Traco Drive
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 (located ten minutes from Wheeling)
740-695-2131 or 800-245-2131
www.foxruncenter.com
Fox Run
It services children between the ages of 5 and 17 years ages.
The program includes:
✦Short-term acute units for children and adolescents
✦Long-term, residential treatment center for adolescents and children
Specific information needed to refer to FOX RUN hospital
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If the patient is a WV Medicaid recipient, A WV Department of Health and Human
Resources MC-#1 must be completed by a physician prior to admission
All information is reviewed by a Fox Run Hospital psychiatrist to determine if
admission criteria has been met.
Summary of Treatment:
✓Therapeutic Community
✓Physical Care
✓Nursing Services
✓Fox Run Educational Program
✓Individual Therapy
✓Family Programs
✓After Care
✓Group Psychotherapy
✓Psychiatric Flexible Group Programming
✓Anger Management
✓Pet Therapy
✓Art Therapy
✓Recreational Therapy
✓Nutritional Services
✓Rehabilitation Services
✓Chemical Dependency Group
✓Social Skills Group
The goal:
The primary goal of the RTC is to assist the child and their family in identifying
and learning behavioral solutions that support the child in returning to the
community.
WV residents must have MC1 completed by a physician or psychiatrist,
making a recommendation for residential treatment. Also included would be
a recent psychological evaluation. Patients can be admitted with an MR
diagnosis but must be substantiated with a confirmed evaluation.
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Fox Run
Fees:
RCT is an approved Blue Cross/Blue Shield provider of WV
RCT accepts WV Medicaid.
If the family does not have insurance than RCT provides financial counseling to
find out what the family can pay.
Who can apply for services?
Referral may come from the physician, hospital or the family
❒Center for Excellence in Disabilities
Can provide crisis support
Provides training in PBS
Work incentive Planning and Assistance
Assistive technology library
959 Hartman Run Rd.
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone:
(304) 304-293-4692 or 1-800-841-8436
Email:
www.cedwvu.org
✦CRISIS/Emergency Medical Services
Information about your child can be put in a data base and in case of an
emergency your child’s information could be pulled up to alert the
police or EMS about your child’s medical condition or autism. This
service is called Project Lifesaver. Check your local EMS to see if this
service is provided in your area
304-526-9797/Cabell
✦Data Sheets & Graphs
National Center for Education & Statistics
❒This web site offers a variety of data sheets and functional assessment
forms.
❒KIDZ ZONE: Create a graph/Bar graph
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www.nces.ed.gov/nceskids/graphing
✦Day Care
FYI The State of WV does not require that day care center list whether they accept children
with special needs. This is totally up to the individual center and the only requirements
needed to list with the state are the child’s age and how many children are served.
Link to child care resources & referrals
❒For information on day cares call Link Child at 304-523-9540. They can
give you a list of child care providers and in-home service providers
❒Kiwani’s Day Care Center/Cabell County
Huntington
71 Washington Avenue
Huntington, WV
304-525-8501
Provide services with children on the spectrum
Serves through age 12 years of age
Transportation must be provided by parents
Cost: Subsided care is provided to parents as well as sliding fee scale
❒Fort Hill Child Development Inc. (Kanawha)
A Community of Caring
810 Wilkie Drive
Charleston, 25314
304-344-2439
Fort Hill Child Development will accept children with autism if they do not need a
constant one on one care. If they require constant care, the parent must provide a
staff person. The hours of operation is 6:30-6:30 or after school care for the cost of
$50.00 per week.
They have experience in serving children with Asperger’s or mild autism
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Early Childhood Resource Lending Library (Charleston)
Assistive devices/toys/communication devices
The library allows individuals to use assistive devices that would otherwise not be
available to them at no cost.
www.wvdhhr.org/mcfh/library
Lending library ask for Lashan
800-642-9704
✦Dental
❒Susan Dew Hoff Memorial Clinic of West Milford/Partner with Health
Access
Free dental clinic for the working poor who reside in Harrison County. To
qualify, the individual must be a Harrison County resident and present photo ID
and proof of household income. Five volunteer dentist on duty.
(Harrison)
925 Liberty Street
West Milford, WV 26451
304-745-3700
❒Just for Kids Dentistry
St. Albans
304-722-7221
❒Dr. Joey Roy
Marshall Dentistry and Oral Surgery
304-691-1247
Provides fillings and extractions for adults with autism
❒Dr. R. E. Day
Pediatric and Teenage Dentist
3000 Hampton Center
Morgantown
Accepts: Delta Dental, WV Medicaid, CHIP’s and United Concorcia
304-599-5000
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❒Patrick Martin
Pediatric Dentist
3659 Teays Valley Road, (Putnam County)
Suite 100
Hurricane, WV 25526
304-201-8500
Up to 18 year old
Will take patients who have autism
Web site: www.wildaboutsmiles.com
❒Ted Leslie
Professional Court
Martinsburg, WV
Will take patients with autism at any age
304-267-4401
❒Dr. Patthoff
300 Fox Croft Avenue
Suite 302
Martinsburg
Will take patients with autism at any age
304-263-0411
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Dr. Allan MacCorkle for WV Counties of Berkeley and Jefferson
Pediatric and special needs for patients at any age
Winchester, VA
1-800-533-1522
✦Diapers
Services: Statewide
Provides: diapers, pull-ups, liners, bed pads, wheelchairs, walkers,
canes, shower chair, lift chairs, hospital beds and bath safety items
Tom Tuttle
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Family Medical Supply
99 Edington Lane
Wheeling, WV 26003
1-800-374-3795
304-243-1904
Web site: www.DiapersDirectLLC.com
Must be 3 according to state law
Medicaid will pay if you have a diagnosis and he signs for an order
for diapers
✦Dietary and Feeding Issues
ANDI
❒Autism Network for Dietary Intervention
Autism network for dietary information. This web site will help parents
understand, implement and maintain dietary information for their autistic child.
Great suggestions for children on a Gluten and casein free diet
www.autismndi.com
❒Raising Our Celiac Kids (R.O.C.K)
We welcome families of autistic spectrum kids involved in a gluten-free/casein
free program (Hurricane)
Email: [email protected]
❒a good celiac websites:
www.celiac.com
❒Nutritionist Service Program and Feeding Clinic of WVU at the
Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED)
Monica Andis, Director
959 Cartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-293-4692
Web site: http://cedwvu.org
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Feeding Issues Facilities and providers of services:
Kennedy Krieger (Baltimore) at 443-923-9400 Option 1
Kennedy Krieger Resource Finder at 800-390-3372 (recommendations for
patients)
Shepard Pratt Health (Baltimore) for Eating Disorders
410-938-3000 or 410-938-5252
Cumberland Hospital Feeding Issues (Virginia) /PBS program/Placement 3
to 6 months at 804-966-2242
Emory University Outpatient (Atlanta) feeding issues 404-727-6123
Oasis Addiction Treatment (Barboursville) at 304-733-3331
Dietician/ St. Mary’s Medical Center (Huntington) Alisha Fox at 304-526-
8368 (food disorders/referral from a primary physician needed)
Dietician/ Marshall University Center, Heather Vency at 304-691-1000
(diabetic dietician/ referral from a primary physician needed)
Dena Cabrera, Executive Clinical Director of Rosewood Ranch (Arizona)
Specializing in Eating Disorders at 888-274-7732 ext. 1119 (will consult)
Eating Recovery Center/Cincinnati, Ohio/ 513-342-5936
Psychiatrist OCD/Marshall Psychiatry (Huntington) at 304-691-1500
Psychiatrist OCD Valley Health (Huntington) at 304-743-4444
Website: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at www.eatright.org
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✦Education
WV Department of Education
❒Coordinator for Transitioning Programs
Shiela Paitsel
Handles out of state transition
Complaints
Due Process
Monitoring
Office of Special Programs
WV Depart of Ed
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Bldg. 6, Room 304
Charleston, WV 25305
304-558-2696
❒Office of Special Programs
A great web site for information and the staff can answer parent’s questions about
the new IDEA 2004.
800-642-8541
Go to website below and click on parents then click on parent resource centers
This website gives you procedural safeguards, IDEA 2004, parent resources.
http://wvde.state.wv.us
❒West Virginia Assistive Technology Systems (WVATS)
800-841-8436
www.wvats.cedwvu.org
❒Different Road to Learning
To request a catalog for the following below:
Social Skills materials
Autism Assessment Kits
Timers/Counters/Clocks
http://www.difflearn.com
800-853-1057
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Estate Planning
The Law Firm of Pamela H. Potter, PSC
606-324-5516
www.kentuckyestateplan.com
❒
Special Needs Network Financial Advisor
A Merrill Lynch advisor with experience at offering special needs
financial solutions, call 1-877-456-7526. A representative from the call
center will direct you to a Special Needs Network Financial Advisor in
your area.
www.totalmerrill.com/specialneeds
❒Estate Planner
Ben Braun
Dublin, Ohio
Metlife
800-772-8668
Third Party Trust/Huntington WV
Attorneys only
James Graley 304-526-3514
✦FUNDING
Family Support Program
350 Capitol Street
Room 350
Charleston, WV
25301-3702
304-356-4784
Family Support policy: The family cannot prepay items and receive Family
Support funds. Each agency does not receive the same amount of Family Support
and each agency establishes their own guidelines for the application.
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✦Fingerprinting for Kids
Kids Tracking Programs are available through your state police department.
Contact your local sheriff’s department for more information.
There is no cost for this program
304-526-8657/Cabell
✦Food Banks
Always call 211 for information and referral
Robin Smith, Director
Call 1-304-376-3102
You can also search the WV2-1-1 online resource directory by going to
http://www.wv211.org/ typing in the area you want to search and topic.
❒Salvation Army of Charleston
304-343-4548
❒Place & Hunger Food Bank
Tiffany Tatum, Executive Director
Hours 8:00-4:30
304-523-6029
Free app for IPhone
WV Help
Gives information on county/state/federal
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Free Health Clinics statewide or sliding fee scale
West Virginia Association of Free Clinics
304-414-5941 call to see if a free clinic is in your county or go to the following
website:
www.wvafc.org
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Funding for healthcare
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation
Nationwide funding for children who have medical needs is sometimes not insured
comprehensively to provide coverage for all their medical treatments. There are
few places for families who have gaps in their commercial health insurance
coverage to turn to funding medically necessary services for their children. The
Foundation understands these needs and is willing to help fill this void. Ages: 16
years or younger. Criteria: child must be enrolled in a commercial insurance
program. Those enrolled in a public benefit program is not accepted.
855-698-4223
Email: [email protected]
www.uhccf.org
✦GPS Tracking Devices
Child Locator
www.gpsmonitoring.com
877-285-4238
Child Locator
www.brickhousesecurity.com
800-654-7966
✦Handwriting without Tears
Handwriting worksheets
Worksheets for kids
Lesson Plans
www.hwtears.com
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.✦Hippa Therapy (Horseback riding therapy)
❒
River Cities Therapy and Recreation Center (Milton)
Offers: Occupational Therapy
2216 Newsman Branch Road
Milton, WV
Connie Boggess, Director
Website: www.rctrc.org
304-634-1845 (Connie’s cell) or 304-743-5267
✦Housing
❒Habitat for Humanity International
(Call for more information on the 25 local branches throughout WV)
800-422-4828 extension 2551 or 2552
❒HUD (Housing and Urban Development)
304-347-7000 (Charleston)
www.hud.gov
✦Information
❒United Way Information & Referral
Social Services, food pantries, financial assistance for Kanawha, Boone, Clay and
Putnam Counties
800-540-8659 from 8:00-4:00 Monday through Thursday
❒Information and Referral is located at the Cabell Public Library, 455 9
th
street in
Huntington 3
rd
floor.
(Serving Cabell and Wayne Counties)
1-304-528-5660 from 8:00-4:00 Monday through Friday
Google: Cabell county public library-go to information and referral-search
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❒211 Services.
A statewide informational contact number for social services.
Just dial 211 or Call 1-866-802-8559 or rotary phone dial 800-321-3020
✦Inpatient Behavioral Programs (Crisis Programs)
❒Kennedy Krieger
Will take individuals with autism up to the age of 23 years
Website: www.kennedykrieger.org
offers a general search on autism
ASD Research
ABA and Neurodevelopmental Disorder
One year old diagnosis study
800-873-3377 or 443-923-9200
✦
Insurance Programs and Insurance Assistance
❒Program for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Children’s Dental Health Services
Pediatric Services Hotline
304-558-5388 or 800-642-8522
Web: www.wvdhhr.org
❒WV CHIP
877-982-2447
Web: www.chip.wv.gov
❒I/DD Waiver
APS Healthcare provides quality control, assessments and budgets for the I/DD
Waiver program
866-385-8920
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Autism Insurance Senate House Bill 2693/Introduces on January 11, 2012
(questions for families)
Treatment must be medically necessary
Only known carriers is
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
CHIPS
PEIA
Insurance Commissioner Office
304-558-3386
Or check the website: www.legis.state.wv.us search WV Code 2693
❒In Roads – The Information Network for Resident Online Access and
304-558-0684
Delivery of Services evaluates the candidate for possible eligibility and allows the
candidate to apply for benefits offered by the State on their website:
http://www.dhhr.wv.gov
Click online services inROADS
Evaluates your eligibility to apply or review your benefits
Benefits include:
✓Healthcare
✓CHIP
✓Food Stamps
✓WV Works
✓Medicare Premium Assistance Programs
✓TRIP (Bus tickets)
✓School Clothing Allowance
✓LIEP
✓Bureau for Medical Services
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Access WV
WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner
All WV residents who qualify can purchase health insurance regardless or past
health conditions
Office of Consumer Advocate/Insurance Commissioner
888-TRY-WVIC
www.wvinsurance.gov
✦Medical
❒George Washington University
National Clearinghouse of Secondary Education for Intellectual Disabilities
http://www.heath.gwu.edu
✦Medication
Internet Drug Index/Provides information to the consumer for over 200
prescription medications.
www.rxlist.com
✦Music/Occupational/Speech/Language
To find a local music therapist go to
www.kindermusic.com and put in state and local zip code and receive
information on a teacher/place/contact number
HOW CAN YOU FIND A MUSIC THERAPIST?
Music Therapy helps a child to express feelings, improve communication,
manage stress and enhance memory
American Music Therapy Association
8455 Colesville Road, Suite 1000
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-589-3300
email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.musictherapy.org
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Cabell:
Mountaineer Music Therapy Services, LLC
Nancy Normhold
501 Vernon Street
Huntington 25704
Email: [email protected]
304-429-4712
Offers music therapy on sites for school or behavioral health center.
Does not offer music therapy in a home environment.
✦
Kanawha County:
Karen Morris
Email: [email protected]
304-768-2710
Cell: 304-610-7699
South Charleston, WV
Classes:
Kindermusic in South Hills, Charleston
✦
Ohio County:
Ginger Aulick
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 304-242-8736
Wheeling, WV 26003
Classes
ABC Music & Me
Imagine That!
Our Time
Music Box
Village
✦Wood County:
Kim Hunt/Kindermusic
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 304-488-4110
Parkersburg, WV
Classes:
ABC Music & Me
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Adventures
Imagine That!
Our Time
Music Box
✦
Office of Civil Rights Hotline/US Department of Education Hotline
Information on how to file a discrimination complaint
www.hhs.gov/ocr
1-800-421-3481
✦Out of State Resources
Pennsylvania
❒Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Child Development Center
3705 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2583
412-692-5315
e-mail: [email protected]
website: http://www.chp.edu
Child Development Center provides diagnostic evaluations and behavioral
consultations
❒Children’s Institute in Pittsburgh
Facility in Pittsburgh offering programs for Special Education and Learning
Disabilities
www.amazingkids.org
412-420-2400
Maryland
❒The Kennedy Institute
Department of Behavioral Psychology
707 North Broadway
Baltimore, Maryland 21205
443-923-9200
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Roberta L. Babbitt, Ph.D.
Director, Feeding Program and Outpatient Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic
Virginia
❒University of Virginia (UVA)
Health and Sciences Center
Kluge Children’s Rehabilitation Center
Karen Clark R.N.
Outpatient Referral Coordinator
Children’s Medical Center
University of Virginia
2270 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
800-627-8596
434-924-5161
www.virginia.edu/
❒Blue Ridge Autism Center (will consult on DTT programs in WV)
PO Box 226
Roanoke, VA 24064
540-366-7399
www.blueridgeautismcenter.com
email: [email protected]
Ohio
❒ Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
5220 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-410-0321
866-886-2254
Shawn A. Henry, Executive Director
Ohio Department of Education
Office of Exceptional Children
www.ocali.org
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❒NECCO Center/Cincinnati
Assisted daily living
Residential Care
OT & Speech
Psychiatric Assessments and Meds Management
Ohio I.O Waiver supported
866-996-3226
Pedro Ohio
Fax: 740-534-1497
❒ Lawrence County
Ohio Department of Developmental Disability
Early Childhood program for Pre-school
Autism Diagnosis Education Project
A statewide project administered by the Ohio Center for Autism and Low
Incidence (OCALI) in collaboration with Akron Children’s Hospital
Family access to local screenings and evaluations
740-377-2356
❒Ohio Special Education website
www.ode.state.oh.us
❒Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities
School of Bright Promise Press 1
256 John Scott Highway
Steubenville, Ohio
740-264-7176
❒The Learning Spectrum, Ltd.
Jill Medley, M.A.
125 Dillmont Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235
614-844-5433
The Learning Spectrum utilizes the principles of ABA combined with strategies
that promote engagement with the natural environment to create a complete
learning experience that is individualized for all settings. Does not currently serve
southern Ohio
Other programs include:
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✓STAT Screening
✓Consultation for inclusive settings
Therapies include: Music Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Speech Therapy
✓Individualized programming
web site: www.thelearningspectrum.com
✦Kentucky Autism Services/Choices and Changes
❒Kentucky Autism Training Center (University of Louisville
campus)
Statewide:
Training and Resources
Webinars
No direct services
1-502-852-4631
Email: [email protected]
http://www.louisville.edu/kyautismtraining
KYATC can help with referring to appropriate resources all over the
state of Kentucky
❒Kentucky Educational Developmental Corp (KEDC)
Mandi Carter
Complex Needs Consultant
Mandi works for KY Educational Development Corporation in Ashland
and is a complex needs consultant for school systems in Ashland. They
will talk to parents if they have any questions regarding school services
but mainly work with teachers in the classroom
904 Rose Road
Ashland, KY
606-928-0205
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❒Mountain Comprehensive in Prestonburg, KY
Behavioral Health Care Center
Serves children with autism
606-886-8572
❒Pathways (Kentucky)
Case management services and behavioral intervention
606-324-1141
✦
Parent Educator Resource Centers in WV
www.wvde.state.wv.us
Click on Parents
Click on Parent Resource Centers
Click on PERC directory
For more information, contact Nancy Cline, Coordinator
304-558-2696
✦Pediatrics
University Pediatrics Associates
❒Dr. William Wear (Eastern Panhandle)
Eastern Panhandle Pediatrics
304-263-8853
*He has a son with autism
❒Pediatric Department
Holzier Health System
Point Pleasant, WV
740-446-5000
❒Klingberg Center in Morgantown (Pediatrics)
304-293-7331
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Pediatric Neurologist
Dr. Mary Payne
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Must have a referral from a primary care physician
304-691-1787
Amy Martsteller.
Family practitioner
Serving patients with medical and dental needs
Valley Health
Route 60
Huntington,
304-529-4734
❒Pediatric Treatment Center
Bridgeport, WV
Adrienne Bean: 304-365-4102 or call 304-363-4206 and office staff will assist you
Tuesday through Thursday 8:00 am-8:00pm
Serves children with developmental disabilities between the ages of 14 months and
13 years of age: Vision therapist on staff.
Services include: OT, Hippotherapy, Speech, Physical Therapy and Vision
Therapy
❒Cornerstone Pediatric Center
Bridgeport
304-842-0044
Andy & Kathy Citerone
Bridgeport, WV
Birth to 18
OT, Speech, Vision therapist
addressing fine motor delays, handwriting difficulties, mobility, speech and other
pediatric concerns.
Feeding Program and Hippo-therapy will be offered through the clinic as well
Email: cornerstonepediatriccenter@yahoo.com
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❒Cardinal Pediatrics in Morgantown
Doctors: Lisa Wood, Patti Malone
Psychologist: Traci Barry-Harris
304-599-8000
www.cardinalpediatrics.com
❒Huntington Pediatricians who accepts patients with autism:
Dr. Iralan Lambrose
Dr. Chaundra Maddox
Dr. Jessie Shields
Marshall Pediatrics
304-691-1300
Dr. Sharon Dicristofaro, MD/Pediatrician
Kari Jones, PA
US Route 60 East
Huntington, WV 25704
304-399-5437
Virginia:
❒Kluge Center
University of Virginia
Dr. Kenneth Norwood
Developmental Pediatrician
434-924-5272
Dr. Mendosa Urologist
3 urologist are on-staff and have experience with autism
Serving the Parkersburg area
304-865-5155
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Provider Therapies/OT/Speech/PT
❒Bright Futures and Circle of Friends
ABA Speech
Private Practice
Bright Futures Learning Services at 304-397-6909
go to
www.brightfuturesaba.com
Cindy LeGrand 304-634-3332 (WVBBT Services) also works with older
children
Jill McLaury 304-617-6244
Serving the Charleston, Lincoln, Boone, Putnam, Nicholas and Huntington area
Parent pays up front then can bill insurance companies.
Clinic Services
In-home programs
Consultation and training
In-services staff development
Functional Assessments
❒Professional Therapy Services
Karla Hosclaw, music therapist
304-345-8101(Charleston)
Email [email protected]
For ages 3 – adults
Provides: music therapy, one-on-one-parent training and a community based adult
group with activities that includes: games, tone chimes, music and sign language.
Children group therapy
Also include the following therapies:
Speech
OT
Physical Therapy
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Gold Key Occupational Therapy Overview in Fairmont
Website - www.goldkeyot.com
Director of Occupational Therapy:
Ashley Elza, MOT, OTR/L
(304)777-0517
Gold Key Occupational Therapy
1405 Arcadia Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
❒Developmental Therapy
3135 16
th
Street Road
Suite 21
Huntington, WV 25701
Speech
PT
OT
Developmental Therapy (birth to three)
304-523-1164
❒Milestones Physical Therapy/Teays Valley
Wendy Altizer, WVBTT provider who does PT
Cranial
Sacral
PT
Psychology for children (ages up through 19 years) will not serve explosive
temperamental disorder
Occupational Therapy
Sensory Integration
Speech Therapy
304-760-6300
✦
Phone:
Life Line Services
Free cell phone for qualifying families
Free Government supported cell phones
Services: call waiting, monthly minutes, voice mail
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www.safelink.com or call 1-800-977-3768
Prescription Information/FREE
Pfizer Helpful Answer
❒Many drug companies sponsor patient assistance programs.
The criteria to apply:
1. You cannot have a prescription coverage plan through any private or
public insurance program.
2. You must meet the income guidelines of sponsoring manufacturers. In
most cases that is $20,000.00 or below. Patient who have maxed out
their annual prescription coverage may also qualify if they meet the
income guidelines
Patient Assistance Program: 1-866-706-2400
www.Phahelps.com
❒
Websites for further information for free or low-cost medicines for those
who qualify:
www.patientmedicationassistance.com
866-353-9377
A processing fee of $5.00 per prescription to apply
❒
Select Care Benefits Network at 888-331-1002
Cannot apply on line must apply by calling the number below. The
program runs for one year. Monthly service fee for each prescription of
$25.00
www.Scbn.org
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✦Psychiatrist:
Tammy Hamner/Hamner Psychological Services in Bridgeport
304-842-7007
Pheonix Counseling Services/Bridgeport
Charles Green Counselor
304-622-6404
❒Danielle Hemmings, Psy. D
Milestones
Therapy for Asperger Disorder
PT/OT/Speech therapy as well
Serving Putnam and Kanawha Counties
304-760-6300
✦Psychologist
❒Milestones Physical Therapy/Teays Valley
Wendy Altizer, WVBTT provider who does PT
Cranial
Sacral
PT
Psychology for children (ages up through 12 years) will not serve explosive
temperamental disorder
Occupational Therapy
Sensory Integration
Speech Therapy
304-760-6300
✦Public Transportation Training
Easter Seals Project ACTION has developed a program, available free, to
educators, rehabilitation specialists, counselors and other professionals who work
with young people with disabilities. “Public Transportation: A Route to Freedom”,
is designed to teach the skills needed to use public transportation.
For more information call 800-659-6428
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❒Perididos, Inc. Transportation
Has a directory list of local transportation assist services
www.perdidosinc.org or www.wv211.org/wv211partners
❒Potomac Valley Transit
Non-emergency medical and public transportation
This bus line services: Grant, Hardy, Pendleton, Hampshire and Mineral Counties.
Buses will transport to doctor’s offices and hospital in Charlottesville, VA,
Harrisonburg, VA and Morgantown WV and Cumberland MD and all local
hospitals and doctor’s offices. Please call to schedule services at least 14 days in
advance. Due to budget cuts they no longer do single transports but do groups. If
an individual is on Medicaid, they can bill Medicaid for the transport
304-257-1414
800-565-7240
✦Behavioral Support Professionals
To locate a BCBA
www.bacb.com
Diversified Assessment and Therapy Services
304-453-2800
Dr. Sandi Kiser-Griffith: Executive Director
Dr. Kristy Ellison: Director of Operations
Location: Primary Office is in Kenova, WV.
Currently serves 16 counties in WV. Call office for county information.
Services:
Assessment and Therapy Services
Psychological Services
ABA
Behavior Analysis (BCBA)
Speech/OT Therapy
BSP
Service Coordination
Supported Employment
Facility Based Day Hab
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❒Monica Andis, M.S., R.D., L.D.
Registered License Dietician
Nutritional Services Coordinator
WVU
University Affiliated Center for Developmental Disabilities (UACDD)
955 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-293-4692 and press 4 for feeding and swallowing clinic
E-mail: [email protected]
❒Quinn Curtis Center at WVU/Morgantown
Department of Psychology/Press 4 (Quinn Curtis Center)
304-293-2001 ext. 31671
Rehabilitation
❒ADA Information Center for the Mid-Atlantic Region
TransCen, Inc.
Information/guidance and training in ADA
This website offers publication, links, resources and webinars
451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 607
Rockville, Maryland 20850
301-217-0124
1-800-949-4232
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.adainfo.org
National site: www.adata.org
❒WV Division of Rehabilitation Services (Kanawha)
www.wvdrs.org
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❒Easter Seals West Virginia
Offers autism diagnosis and therapy (Ellen Kitts)
1305 National Road
Wheeling 26003
304-242-1390
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.wv.easter-seals.org
✦Riding Therapy
Equine Facilitated Therapy
Golden-Aire Farm>Milton
304-743-5267 or 304-634-1845
Website: www.rctrc.org
✦Safety
Project Lifesaver
877-580-5433
Project Lifesaver Tracking System
http://www.projectlifesaver.org
Project Lifesaver works in coordination with your local rescue personnel.
Search equipment may be available through your local police or fire
department. Check your area to see if it is available. Initial set up is very
expensive and personnel monitoring this service needs to be well trained.
Child Locators:
Bracelets
Jewelry
Shoe tags
Dog tags
Sport bands
ID Watches
Autism ID
Toilet locks
Refrigerator locks
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ID Bracelets for your child websites:
http://www.medicalidstore.com/
http://www.mypreciouskid.com/medical-id-bracelet.html
800-381-4577
✦School to Work Programs
❒Division of Rehabilitation Services at 304-356-2060
On-line comment form to send your comments or questions concerning rehab
services 800-642-8207 or visit the website: www.wvdrs.org
Clarksburg District at 304-842-2951
Covers areas: Marion, Barbour, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia,
Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker and Upshur
Huntington District at 304- 528-5585
Covers areas: Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, McDowell, Wayne and
Wyoming
Martinsburg District at 304-267-0005
Covers areas: Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan
and Pendleton
West Virginia Advocates can provide information for referral services
and technical assistance for supported employment at 800-950-5250
✦
Sensory Therapy
✓Easter Seals (Wheeling)
Occupational therapist works with children with sensory issues
1305 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-1390
✓Laura Thaw (Charleston)
Professional Therapy Services
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OT/Speech/PT
12 therapist are available
1015 Oakhurst Drive
Charleston, WV 25314
304-345-8101
✓Therapy Services in (Morgantown)
Speech/OT/PT/Massage Therapy
Ciera West
Kara Blosser
6000 Hampton Center
Suite B
Morgantown, WV
304-599-9250
800-834-1137
✓Sensory Critters
A parent’s guide for therapeutic products
866-749-2737
This website has the following sensory products and a free newsletter on new
products and articles
Weighted vests, weighted blankets, tactile products, vestibular therapy products.
www.sensorycritters.com
✓Little Wonders Children Therapy Services (Princeton)
Occupational Therapy
Kathy Quesenberry, OT
181 Gardenia Way
Princeton, WV 24740
304-952-1099
Camp Gizmo’s Sibshop (Romney)
Pam Rousch
304-529-7603
www.wvearlychildhood.org
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Camp Gizmo is an annual camp for Special Needs (0-8 years) kids that entire
families attend at Romney on the campus for the School for the Deaf and Blind.
The siblings that come with the family attend the Gizmo Sibshop during the
mornings of the camp. The camp runs between July 24-27 annually.
✦On Line Sign Language Websites
❒American Sign Language Courses/On-line sign language course
Basic/Beginning/Intermediate classes on-line for $75.00
This web based course is approved through the State Board of continuing
education. It can teach you the basics of sign language, intermediate and advanced
signed language available.
www.signingonline.com
❒Handspeak
Handspeak is a web site consisting of American Sign Language on-line dictionary,
resources, lessons including; Baby Sign and International Sign. Additional
information on Emoticon and Bodicon (facial expression and body language) are
discussed on this web page.
www.handspeak.com
✦Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
✦Social Skills Programs
❒
Peggy Hovatter
Give email for those interested in developing their own club and new
ideas/guidance/support
Second Life
www.Secondlife.com
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A popular website for Asperger Adults
Virtual reality
Create Aviatar
Role playing
Snug Vest
Wearable therapeutics
Inflatable vest for deep pressure therapy
800-328-8476
www.snugvest.com
Good Websites for Inclusion and social skills:
Paula Kluth
www.paulakluth.com
Telling social stories/Paula Kluth
www.differentiationdaily.com
teacher’s website to give strategies for social situations in the
classroom
Support groups for children with autism, Aspergers and PDD-NOS on the
web
On-line support groups for children with Asperger’s , autism, Pervasive
Developmental Disorder
OCD
Sensory
Articles and resources
www.childrensdisabilities.info
Special Needs Planning
Mass Mutual has a program called Special Care that helps with estate
planning at 732-893-3284
Metlife at 877-638-3375
Web site: www.metlife.com/specialneeds
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✦State Resources in Education
❒West Virginia Birth to Three (WVBTT)
Pamela Roush, Director
Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health
Bureau of Public Health
350 Capitol Street, Room 427
Charleston, WV 25301
304-558-5388
E-mail: pam[email protected]
Web: www.wvdhhr.org/birth23
❒Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Ginger Huffman, Coordinator
Office of Special Education
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Building 6, Room 304
Charleston, WV 25305-0330
304-558-2696
E-mail: vhuffm[email protected]
Web: http://wvde.state.wv.us
❒State Developmental Disabilities Council
Steven A. Wiseman, Executive Director
West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council
110 Stockton Street
Charleston, WV 25312
Training
Resources
Library
Council Projects
304-558-0416
E-mail: swisem[email protected]
Web: www.ddc.wv.gov
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❒University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
WV University’s Center for Excellence in Disabilities
955 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-293-4692 or 877-724-8244
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://cedwvu.org
❒Parent Educator Resource Center
Nancy Cline, Parent Coordinator
WV Parent-Educator Resource Center (PERC)
WV Department of Education
Office of Special Education
1900 Kanawha Boulevard E, Building 6, Room 304
Charleston, WV 25305-0330
304-558-8830 or 304-558-3199
Website: https://wvde.state.wv.us/osp/perc.html
❒Department Of Education
Office of Special Programs
This office will help clarify IDEA 2004 questions for parents
1-800-642-8541
✦Supports/sports/information
❒WVU 4-H Youth Development Department
Programs Extension do State events and oversees local branches
Many programs available for special needs kids
304-293-2694
E-mail: [email protected]
❒Challenged Athletes of WV
Adaptive Skiing at Snowshoe Mountain
www.snowshoesmtn.
click on rentals and lessons
click on adaptive programming
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Summer program
8 to adult
Lose the Training Wheels Program
Week long program teaches individuals how to ride a bike
www.cawvsports.org
304-572-6708
❒National Association of Children with Handicaps (NICHCY)
800-695-0285
A good web site for disability resource information. You can search by state.
http://www.nichcy.org
❒Job Accomodation Network/WVU
Provides resources for workplace assessment and placement
Morgantown
800-526-7234
www.jan.wvu.edu
❒Benefits Planning/Work Incentive & Planning Assistance
WVU/CED
Assistance with those who work and receive Social Security Disability to maintain
their benefits:
Jennifer Tenny
304-293-4692
✦Speech Therapist
✓Bridgeport, WV
Best life Therapy
Occupational
Speech
Hippotherapy
304-933-3073
141 State Street
Bridgeport, WV 26330
www.bestlifewv.com
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✓Therapy Services
North Central WV Wellness and Rehabilitation Agency
Occupational/Speech/Physical Therapies/Speech Therapy/Massage Therapy/Health
and Wellness Programs
Bridgeport at 304-592-2009
Weston at 304-517-1560
Morgantown at 304-599-2600 Maple Drive
Morgantown at 304-599-9250
www.therapyservicesllc.com
✓Raleigh General Hospital/Beckley (Raleigh County)
Outpatient physical therapy and speech therapy
Speech Therapy Department 304-542-3544 ask for Jill
✓Children’s Therapy Clinic (Charleston)
Occupational/Speech/Physical Therapy/Music Therapy
We provide free consultation for children with disabilities
304-342-9515
113 Lake View Drive
Crosslanes, WV 25313
Phone (304) 342-9515 Fax (304) 342-9414
email valicia@childrenstherapyclinic.com
✓Developmental Therapy/Huntington
803 7
th
Avenue
Huntington, WV
Pragmatic Language Groups
Occupational Therapy
Social Skills for ages 18-25 years
304-523-1164
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Marshall Speech and Hearing Center
Speech Therapy
Social (Pragmatic)
Swallowing
Voice/Fluency
Marshall University Speech and Hearing Clinic/Huntington 304-696-3641
✓St. Mary’s Medical Center (Huntington)
Lingua Care Associates 304-526-8897
Auditory processing
Pragmatic language
Parent education and training
A doctor’s prescription is needed for an evaluation
✓Professional Therapy Services/Charleston 304- 345-8101
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Music Therapy (Karla Hosclaw) private pay for music therapy or family
support will cover music therapy
Physical Therapy
1015 Oakhurst Drive
Charleston, WV
Childhood Language Center
1313 Quarrier Street
Suite A
Charleston, WV
Free speech and language evaluation and therapy up to the age from birth to 16
years old.
Parents can live anywhere in the state to receive these services at no cost but must
travel to Charleston to receive them.
304-342-7852
Website: www.childhoodlanguage.org
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✓Memorial Re-Hab in Hampshire County
68 Heritage Circle
Romney, WV
304-822-7273
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Physical Therapy
Doctors ordered needed
Harrison County
Best Life Therapy
Bridgeport, WV
Services: Speech, OT, Sign Language, Counseling for autism, PDD-NOS and
Asperger
304-933-3073
✓The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh
Therapies/Occupational, Physical, Speech Therapies and a Feeding Clinic
www.amazingkids.org
412-420-2400
Lingua Care Associates (Speech and Swallowing)
Jennifer Baker, Speech Therapist
(Speech therapist training in PEC’s)
Serving Southern WV
Beckley, Charleston and Huntington
PO Box 820
Hurricane, WV 25526
304-345-6313
http://www.linguacare.com
Email: [email protected]
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✦Swim Programs and Challengers League
Challengers sport programs ages up to age 22 years
Challengers swimming with one-on-one support
YMCA Teays Valley
The YMCA has swim programs, children’s soccer, t-ball, and summer
camp/experience with instructing children with autism to swim (Challengers
Swim) and participate in sports programs.
Mindy Huffman (aquatics director)
Jared Davis (challengers sports)
304-757-0016
✦Tax
❒Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and IRS Helpline
Provides free tax preparation to low and moderate income people
800-829-1040
Check on status of refund or 1040X amended tax return
✦Transportation
Transportation assistance
❒Raleigh County Community Action/Non-emergency medical transport to other
counties but it has to originate from Raleigh County.
Community Action will provide transportation without a medical card in Raleigh
County.
County routes run on certain days of the week. City runs 7 days a week.
Director Andy Austin
Call for more information:
304-252-6396 for transportation press `
❒Appalachian Center for Independent Living
Counties served: Kanawha County, Putnam, Boone and Clay
There is a fee for transportation. A week’s notice is needed. The person must have
a diagnosed disability.
Janet Darves, Transportation Coordinator/or Paul Gwinn
304-965-0376
800-642-3003
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❒Morgantown
Mountain Lane Transit Authority
Lower fares available for individuals with disabilities
304-291-RIDE
✦Waiver (I/DD) Service Providers
APS Healthcare
I/DD Waiver assessment, quality control and budgets
866-385-8920
BMS at 304-356-4904 (new contact person for I/DD wavier and CDSCP call
Pat Nisbet on 6/19/2014)
✦West Virginia Assistive Technology (WVATS)
304-293-4692
www.cedwvu.org
✦West Virginia Birth to Three (WVBTT)
304-558-5388
Resources
Referrals
Professionals
www.wvdhhr.org/birth23
✦West Virginia Poison Control (Statewide)
www.wvpoisoncenter.org
Information on bites/stings/inhalants/poisoning pets
800-642-3625
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✦Autism Supports in Ohio
❒H.O.P.E. Intervention
Offers monthly activities and free hippotherapy for children with autism
Scott & Julie Short
PO Box 727
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
Julie Short at 866-886-2254
❒Ross Pike County Educational Services District
100 E. 3
rd
Street
PO Box 578
Piketon, OH 45661
They provide technical assistance to schools in the Southern Ohio area
800-282-4597
❒Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
Serves families and educators, data base for resource info for Ohio only
614-410-0321 or toll-free at 866-886-2254
Website: www.ocali.org
Additional Helpline Numbers
❒Consumer Hotline (Attorney General)
800-368-8808
❒United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Hotline
800-638-2772
❒WVDHHR Office of Client Services
Health and Human Resource – Client Services Unit
800-642-8589
❒Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline at 800-422-4453
