Local Autism Resources

AMS Vans, Inc. (Handicap Vans, Wheelchair Vans, Accessible Vans with Wheelchair Lifts and Ramp Van Conversions for Sale. Every New or Used Handicapped Vehicle is Equipped with a New Wheelchair Accessible Handicap Conversion)
5555 Oakbrook Parkway, Suite 555
Norcross, GA 30093
770-729-9400 and Fax 770-729-9669

Bounces By Bob
A bounce house project that is operated by Russell Padgett, son of Teresa Johnson, F.A.C.E.S. founder and President. He is a 14 year old 9th grade student at Loganville High School in Walton County. His strength is math and we are trying to capitalize on his skills to teach him how to run a small business. He will be using Microsoft Money with his Bounces By Bob income and learning how to record expenses (like gas or mileage) before being able to take a profit. He will earn $25 from each rental as a paycheck, $10 will be donated to F.A.C.E.S. (our non-profit support group), and saving the rest for medical, education or therapy costs.

Building Blocks Pediatric Therapy (Close to Mt. Bethel--off Johnson Ferry Rd; speech therapy and occupational therapy) Building Blocks Pediatric Therapy, Inc. has Speech Therapy Openings and Physical Therapy openings!!! YES we take all insurance and Medicaid too (not CMOs). We provider BOTH home health and clinic based therapy. If you have a child who needs summer therapy please contact us. See you all at the walk!
1230 Johnson Ferry Place NE, Suite I 20
Marietta GA 30068
770-321-6705

Cherokee County Autism Support Group A new support group for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is starting in Cherokee County. The first evening meeting will be held on Thursday, August 10th 2006 at 6:45 pm, with a guest speaker from 7pm - 9pm. The meeting will be held at the Reinforcement Unlimited Clinic at 335 Parkway 575, Suite 220, Woodstock, GA 30188. Directions are available. Future meetings will be held the Second Thursday of each month at 6:45pm with a variety of guest speakers presenting throughout the year. Morning group meetings with an open discussion of pertinent issues, i.e. potty training, IEPs, etc. and some guest speakers are planned for later in the fall. If you have any questions, please call: Renee at 678-493-4925. Childcare will not be available during the meetings.

Children's Therapy Works (OT, Samonas Sound therapy, Speech therapy, social skills, etc.)
11660 Alpharetta Hwy, Suite 320
Roswell, Ga. 30076
770-754-0085 and Fax 770-879-0504
1-877-960-KIDS (5437)

Children's Special Services (toddler through teen, comprehensive occupational therapy program, two trademarked groups: one for handwriting, W.I.N.tm Write Incredibly Now tm, and the other for social skills, P.O.P.tm Personal Options and Preferences.tm.)
501 Auden Trail
Atlanta, GA 30350
770-394-9791 and Fax 770-394-7803

Emory Autism Resource Center (Diagnostic and educational services, etc.)
718 Gatewood Road
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-8350

Monroe, GA 30655

Falco, Michelle. Graduate from Kennesaw State University with a B.S. in Psychology, working on obtaining a Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology. 678-887-0449; e-mail: specialneedstherapy@gmail.com Experience included but not limited to: Worked one-on-one with Down Syndrome, Autistic, Cerebral Palsy, LD, ADD/ADHD, Asperger's, and PDD, children utilizing ABA, Cognitive, & Floortime based therapies; Implemented oral motor exercises, i.e. Trigeminal and tongue exercises to assist with speech/language development; Executed fine motor and gross motor/mobility exercises; Taught academic programs that focused on mathematics and reading; Implemented activities that addressed tactility issues; Executed auditory and visual processing activities; Addressed emotional/behavioral needs specific to each child; Assisted program writing and behavior protocols.

Galletly Speech-Language Services
Vivian Galletly, M.A., CCC-SLP
404-604-5131
Services include home/school consultations/treatment, 10-12 week social-communicative groups, attendance at IEP meetings, training and consultations to educational groups.

Job Seeker Hub. Starting 2007-2008 school year, providing supervised tutoring for homeschoolers. For more information check the website or contact Donna Jo Salhany, Ph.D., at 678-483-8080.

Learning on the Log. Sensory-base recreational program for special needs children. Now offering summer camps, after school programs and weekend adventure programs.
Atlanta branch: 404-579-3048
Decatur Branch: 678-358-0097

Marcus Institute (Diagnostic and treatment center, etc.)
1920 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-419-4000 and Fax 404-419-4505

McKenna Farms Therapy Services providing OT and PT services in clinical, hippotherapy, aquatic and home settings)
168 North Johnston Street, Ste 104
Dallas, GA 30132
770-443-9672

Outdoor Sensory Adventures (Recreational therapeutic program)
Clay White, M.Ed.
P.O. Box 921444
Norcross, GA 30092
770-242-8254

Schweitzer-Childs Youth Development (Therapeutic recreational program, Super Saturday, Super Summer, and Private Home Programming)
Betsy Schweitzer & Moby Childs
404-877-7316

Dr. Alan Weintraub (Diagnostic and treatment services, etc.)
5635 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 120
Norcross, GA 30092
770-416-6428