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Professionals: click here to be listed on this page. Parents: click here for more information. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: LA's Education Station Sharon L. Wenger, M.Ed., Director (310) 360-1745 (voice) Email: shoshie2b@yahoo.com Website: www.WholisticFamily.com OR www.natural-adhd-help.com SERVICES OFFERED: PACE/Master the CodeTM, SAMONAS Sound Therapy/Learning EarsTM, Lindamood-BellTM programs, Fast ForWordTM, Cognitive Mapping, Fine-motor Skills, Subject area tutoring, Summer Classes, Learning Disability Assessment & Diagnosis, IEP consultation and advocacy, nutritional counseling and support for AD/HD. Stowell Learning Center 20955 Pathfinder Rd. Ste. 332 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (909) 598-3442 Jill Stowell, Director Website: www.learning disability.com Email: info@learningdisability.com SERVICES OFFERED: PACETM, Lindamood-BellTM programs, Attention Focus Training, Davis Orientation Counseling, Samonas Sound Therapy, Fast ForWordTM Patti M. White San Juan Capistrano, CA (949) 496-2628 Email: markerwhite@hotmail.com SERVICES OFFERED: Lindamood-BellTM programs, Project Read/Orton-Gillingham Laurie Rush, M.A. Impact Learning 32076 Mill Stream Road Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679 (949) 766-0818 Email: llrush@juno.com Website: www.impactlearningcenter.com SERVICES OFFERED: PACE, MTC, Samonas/Learning Ears, Lindamood-Bell programs, handwriting (Jeanette Farmer's course), writing skills, and study skills. Dr. Shirin Ansari Center For Learning & Behavioral Solutions 33 Creek Rd. Ste 320 Irvine, CA 92604 (949)654-2424 Email: shirin@centerforlearning.net Education: Clinical Psychologist SERVICES OFFERED: PACETM, Fast ForWordTM, Cognitive Mapping, Fine-motor Skills, Learning Disability Assessment & Diagnosis, IEP consultation and advocacy, Auditory Therapy, Customized Tutoring, and Social Skills workshops. DISCLAIMER "Lindamood-BellTM is a trademark of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes ("LBLP"). LBLP in no way guarantees the quality of the materials or services that may be supplied by the within referenced individuals and businesses. These individuals and businesses are not affiliated with, certified, licensed, monitored by or sponsored by LBLP, Nanci Bell, Phyllis Lindamood or Pat Lindamood." CENTRAL/NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Kristin Fortin, M.A., CCC-SLP 35406 Monterra Circle Union City, CA 94587 (510) 429-8024 email: kfortin@sbcglobal.net SERVICES OFFERED: A multi-sensory, systematic approach to reading, spelling, and handwriting for people ages 5 to adult who have mild to severe reading difficulties and/or dyslexia. Trained in Lindamood-BellTM, Orton-Gillingham, and Wilson Reading. Jean Dresden Educational Therapist Mathematics Learning Solutions 1276 Blewett Avenue San Jose, CA 95125-2303 (408) 298-0275 Email: JeanAnn2@aol.com SERVICES OFFERED: mathematics, assessment, referral Tarra Christoff Berkeley, CA (510)595-5566 Email: CoachTarra@earthlink.net Education: M.A. Clinical Psychology SERVICES OFFERED: ADD/ADHD Coaching, Educational Therapy, Organization/Study Skills, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD). Patricia Harman-Murray Fremont, CA Email: sampahm@aol.com SERVICES OFFERED: Lindamood-BellTM programs DISCLAIMER "Lindamood-BellTM is a trademark of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes ("LBLP"). LBLP in no way guarantees the quality of the materials or services that may be supplied by the within referenced individuals and businesses. These individuals and businesses are not affiliated with, certified, licensed, monitored by or sponsored by LBLP, Nanci Bell, Phyllis Lindamood or Pat Lindamood." CENTRAL: Ari Goldstein, PhD(ABD) Cognitive Solutions Learning Center, Inc. 2413 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 (773)755-1775 Email: ari@cognitivesolutionslc.com Website: www.cognitivesolutionslc.com EDUCATION: M.A. Learning Disabilities, Ph.D. (ABD) Educational Psychology Debjani Sinha, Ph.D. Cincinnati, OH Email: sinhads@email.uc.edu (513) 556-0648 Education: Clinical Psychologist, University of Cincinnati SERVICES OFFERED: Ed. Therapy, Lindamood-BellTM programs, Orton-Gillingham, Adult LD and ADHD Assessment & Diagnosis, Psychoeducational Evaluation, Brief Psychotherapy for Adult LD/ADHD, Advocacy. Specializing in College Students with LD/ADHD. Applied Learning Processes 8080 Ward Parkway, Suite 140 Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 361-7864 Billie Calvery, M.S. Ed., Director SERVICES OFFERED: Lindamood-BellTM programs Tracy E. Ochester, PsyD Ochester Psychological Services, LLC 1924 Copper Oaks Circle Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 224-6500 Website:www.ochesterpsychologicalservices.com Credentials: Licensed Psychologist Specialties: Assessment and diagnosis of learning differences such as ADHD and learning disabilites, consultation, advocacy. Jennifer Holter 3509A Curtis Bryan, TX 77802 (409) 731-8907 Email: jennifer.holter@gte.net SERVICES OFFERED: Lindamood-BellTM programs DISCLAIMER "Lindamood-BellTM is a trademark of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes ("LBLP"). LBLP in no way guarantees the quality of the materials or services that may be supplied by the within referenced individuals and businesses. These individuals and businesses are not affiliated with, certified, licensed, monitored by or sponsored by LBLP, Nanci Bell, Phyllis Lindamood or Pat Lindamood." NORTHEAST: Katrina Ford, Educational Therapist 65 Burbank St #16 Boston, MA 02115 (617) 262-1273 Email: fordkat@yahoo.com SERVICES OFFERED: all Lindamood-BellTM programs Available for extensive travel Madeleine Frankel, M.S. Ed. Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (serving NY, Westchester and Rockland Co.) (914)381-4870 SERVICES OFFERED: Educational Assessment, Orton-Gillingham, Advocacy Daniel Barnett 3604 Waldo Avenue Bronx, NY 10463-2236 (718) 432-0548 (917) 596-3265 EDUCATION: Certified Provisional Teacher Speech and Hearing Handicapped Robin Goodall Educational Consultant 8 Maple Street Randolph, Vermont 05060 Email: r.goodall@innevi.com SERVICES OFFERED: Orton-Gillingham Chris Balke THE READING PROGRAM Serving Northern Virginia (703)492-1587 website: http://www.thereadingprogram.com/ Other great referrals found here! e-mail: cbalke@mindspring.com SERVICES OFFERED: Lindamood-BellTM programs Jay Michney 900 N. Stafford St., Suite 1615 Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 312-5300 E-mail: jmichney@compuserve.com SERVICES OFFERED: Lindamood-BellTM programs DISCLAIMER "Lindamood-BellTM is a trademark of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes ("LBLP"). LBLP in no way guarantees the quality of the materials or services that may be supplied by the within referenced individuals and businesses. These individuals and businesses are not affiliated with, certified, licensed, monitored by or sponsored by LBLP, Nanci Bell, Phyllis Lindamood or Pat Lindamood." SOUTHEAST Sandie Barrie Blackley Language and Learning Clinic 188 Claremont Drive Elkin, NC 28621 (336) 835-8224 Email: llclinic@aisnc.net SERVICES OFFERED: Phono-Graphix, Lindamood-BellTM programs Pamela H. Bashor, CCC-SLP 320 Lillington Avenue Suite 202 Charlotte, NC 28204 Telephone: (704) 375-5231 FAX: (704) 376-6259 E-mail: pambashor@cs.com website: http://www.speechexcellence.com/ SERVICES OFFERED: Speech and Language, Fast ForWord TM Becky L. Milton Newington, GA SERVICES OFFERED: Advocacy, Professional Referrals, Parent Support e-mail: therose@planters.net URL: http://homepages.msn.com/SupportSt/therose47/index.html Dr. Arnold Stark, Ph.D. 313 Pruett Rd. Seffner, FL 33584 (813) 654-4198 SERVICES OFFERED: Lindamood-BellTM programs and Fast ForWordTM Gulfcoast Psychiatric Mary Garofakis, M.A. Educational Consultant Katina Matthews-Ferrari, M.D. Board Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (941)625-5899 C.A.R.D Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (including NLD) University of Florida (800)333-4350 (813)974-4612 DISCLAIMER "Lindamood-BellTM is a trademark of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes ("LBLP"). LBLP in no way guarantees the quality of the materials or services that may be supplied by the above referenced individuals and businesses. These individuals and businesses are not affiliated with, certified, licensed, monitored by or sponsored by LBLP, Nanci Bell, Phyllis Lindamood or Pat Lindamood." FOR PARENTS: We encourage parents to consult with educators and other professionals who know their child before determining whether the child has a serious learning issue and if so how it should be addressed. The first steps, as discussed on the Assessment Page, should be to pursue testing through your local school district and to follow up on whatever suggestions may be forthcoming from that meeting. You may be able to influence the school district to provide services not available in the school setting, such as outside educational therapy, occupational therapy, technological assistance, etc. if you can show that these services are crucial to the child's educational progress and they are unable to provide them. Be aware that it will most likely be an uphill battle, as districts obviously do not like to pay, or set a precedent for paying, for expensive services from outside professionals. If you are determined enough you may succeed, but we strongly recommend you retain the services of a professional advocate or special education lawyer, if you decide to pursue this course. There are many places where you can get the names of good professionals in your area, the best source being a personal referral from another satisfied parent. Sometimes the school will give you the names of people they have worked with, but they will not usually tell you much detailed information about them. You could also try posting a specific question to one of the bulletin boards, such as those on LDOnline and International Dyslexia Society (IDA), the addresses are www.ldonline.org and http://www.interdys.org respectively. In addition, check www.lblp.com and Chris Balke's website, linked above (East Coast) for more listings of Lindamood-Bell TM program providers around the country. Of course, we cannot guarantee the quality of any of the above providers, so use caution when investigating your options: ask for in-house or published research, ask about training and experience, ask for parent and professional referrals and follow-up on them, etc. You want to make sure the person you hire has the training and experience to do the job right, otherwise you may as well go and get the training yourself, which should not be ruled out as an option, if you have the desire and the need!
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