Making Connections Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group
Local Resources
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REFERRALS, COUNSELING, AND SUPPORT:
Autism Resource & Knowledge Center
701 Andrew Jackson Way
Huntsville, AL 35802
256-534-5164
Autism Society of Alabama
4217 Dolly Ridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
1-877-4AUTISM
www.autism-alabama.org
ABA PROVIDERS:
Behavioral Intervention Services, Inc.
Brandy Worthy, Director
P.O.Box 4416
Huntsville, AL 35815
256-527-8061
www.behavior-intervention.com
Premier Collaborations
Carol Vancil, BCBA
Kristi Hubbard, BCBA
Patti Dishazo SLP, OT
100 Jetplex Blvd.
Huntsville, AL 35834
256-464-8405
Fax: 256-464-8408
www.madisonpremier.com
The Riley Behavioral & Education Center
Melody Crane, Director
1900 Golf Road, Suite E
Huntsville, AL 35802
Phone: 256-882-2457
Fax: 256-882-2459
www.TheRileyCenter.org
Best Solution, LLC
Behavioral and Educational Services and Therapy
Kimberly Marsh, M.Ed., BCaBA
Huntsville, AL
Phone: 407-716-7724
Email: kimberly.m.marsh@gmail.com
AUTISM SOCIETY OF ALABAMA
4217 Dolly Ridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
1-877-4AUTISM
www.autism-alabama.org
ASPERGER’S SPECIFIC SUPPORT:
Autism-Asperger Syndrome Consulting Group (AASCG)
Kerry Mataya
3979 Parkwood Road, Suite 115-144
Bessemer, AL 35022
www.aascg.com
Asperger’s Young Adults of North Alabama (AYANA’s)
Contact: Jean Game at mjgame@yahoo.com
Asperger Connection Inc. (a 501c3 Non-profit)
Central Alabama Division Board of Directors
Kerry Mataya
3979 Parkwood Rd.
Suite 115-144
Bessemer, AL 35022
www.aspergerconnectionblogspot.com
Asperger Connection Inc.
North Alabama Division Board of Directors
P.O. Box 2461
Madison, AL 35758
www.aspergerconnectionblogspot.com
Asperger’s Support Group
Huntsville, Alabama
Contact: Ostrander@knology.net
CHURCHES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SUNDAY SCHOOL:
Whitesburg Baptist Church
6806 Whitesburg Drive
Huntsville, AL 35802
Contact: Cathy McCown
Phone: 256-881-0952
Sundays, 9:30-11:00am
Mountain View Baptist Church
1413 McClung Ave.
Huntsville, AL
Contact: Carol Wright
Phone: 256-880-1239
Lindsay Lane Baptist Church
1300 Lindsay Lane
East Athens
Sunday school 8:30 am, 11:00am
Contact: Todd Tomerlin
256-230-6239
Locust Grove Baptist Church
171 County Lake Road
New Market, AL 35761
Contact: Melinda Avery
776-9228
www.locustgrove.com
DAN! HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS:
Dr. Mary Sullivan
Madison Primary Care and Wellness
1874-P Slaughter Rd.
Madison, AL 35758
Phone: 256-325-0025
Anthony Chapdelaine, M.D., MSPH
229 Ward Circle, Suite B-12
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-377-6767
Fax: 615-377-6768
http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari-lists/us/Anthony_Chapdelaine,_M.D.,_MSPH.html
Daniel B.Kalb, M.D.M.P.H.,F.A.A.F.P
Cool Springs Family Medicine
4091 Mallory Lane, Suite 118
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-791-9784
Fax: 615-791-9785
www.autismwebsite.com/ari-lists/us/Daniel_B._Kalb,_M.D.,_P.P.H.,_F.A.A.F.P.
DENTISTS:
Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates
Dr.Todd L. Lackey
4001 Balmoral Dr. SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-539-7447
Alabama Pediatiric Dental Associates
44 Hughes Rd., Suite 1500
Madison, AL 35758
256-772-7373
Dr. Michael Brown, Pediatric Dentist
114 Bob Wallace Ave.SW
Huntsville, AL
256-533-2555
Michael Angland, D.M.D.
3825 Lorna Rd., Suite 206
Birmingham, AL 35210
205-988-9800
Baker Chambliss, D.M.D
4515 Southlake Parkway, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35244
205-453-0314
www.drbakerchambliss.com
Joby Hurst, D.M.D,MS,PC
2894 Acton Rd.
Birmingham AL
205-969-7454
DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICIANS/PEDIATRIC PSYCHIATRY:
Dr. Aparna Vuppala, MD
7500 Memorial Pkwy SW
Huntsville, AL
256-883-3231 or
1-800-375-3231
Dr. Sue McGrew, MD
3401 West End Ave.
Suite 460 West
Nashville, TN 37203
615-936-3959 or 615-936-0249
Dr. Lois Pope, Ph.D./Clinical Director
Alabama Psychological Services
247 Chateau Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-533-9393
apsc@alpsych.com
Dr. Padmaja Vennam
106 Central Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL
256-536-0019
EARLY INTERVENTION:
Early Intervention
3000 Johnson Rd. SW
Huntsville, AL 35805
Janet Clark
District Early Intervention Coord.
Phone: 256-650-1716
Fax: 256-650-1790
Janet.clark@rehab.alabama.gov
AL Early Intervention System
AL Dept. of Rehabilitation Services
2129 East South Blvd.
Montgomery, AL 36116-2455
334-281-8780 or 1-800-543-3098
www.rehab.state.al.us
CHILD FIND (Part of Alabama Early Intervention)
1-800-543-3098 (for ages 0-3 years)
1-800-392-8020 (for ages 3-21 years)
Alabama’s effort to locate, identify, and evaluate children who may have special needs. If you feel your infant or toddler is not learning or growing in the way you expect, call Child Find.
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
127 Mildred Way
Madison, AL 35756
Jessica Zimmermann
Phone: 256-724-2554
E-Mail: jzimmermann@familyguidancecenter.org
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Autism Resource Foundation
212 Bob Wallace Ave.
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-975-1579
admin@theautismresourcefoundation.org
Alabama Individual and Family Support
251-438-1609
Madison County Support Council Individual & Family Support Services
P.O. Box 3704
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-851-9546
FOOD RETAILERS (ORGANIC & SPECIALTY, GFCF):
Garden Cove Produce Center, Inc.
628 Meridian Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-534-2683
Foods for Life
1407 N.Memorial Pkwy, Suite C
Hunstville, AL 35801
256-533-2050
Nikken
8370 Doss Rd.
Morris, AL 35116
Missy Gandy
Phone: 205-223-7879
Website: www.TheWellnessGate.com
Email: begandy@bellsouth.net
GENETICIST:
Dr. Edward J. Lose, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Genetics
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, P.C.
Department of Genetics
205-934-9411
Sees patients in Huntsville and Birmingham
HORSEBACK RIDING THERAPY:
Open Gait Therapeutic Riding Center
David & Crissy Tucker
3970 US Hwy 72 East
Paint Rock, AL 35764
Phone: 256-776-3847
Website: www.opengate.org
Heartmenders
Peg Drewry
823 Cherry Tree Lane
Gurley, AL 35748
256-694-5830
Happy Trails Riding Center
438 Steakley Road
New Market, AL 35761
256-851-7051
www.happytrails.org
Email: info@happytrails.org
MUSIC THERAPY/MUSIC CLASSES:
Music Together of the TN Valley
Amie Furber, Director
108 Bridgefield Rd.
Madison, AL 35758
256-325-4718
E-mail: mttnv@knology.net
Website: www.mttnv.com
Music4Me/Perfect Praise Inc.
Special Needs Piano Class
P.O.Box 18008
Huntsville, AL 35804
Amy Varnon 256-288-0278
Denise Riggs 256-852-9260 ext.101
Hunstville Hospital Women & Children Pediatric Therapy
Krysee Wright, Music Therapist
101 Sivley Road
Hunstville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-265-7952
Valley Music Therapy
Carla Durham, Music Therapist
7206 Hickory Hill Lane, SE
Huntsville, AL 35802
256-345-8772
email: musicladycarla@yahoo.com
NEUROLOGISTS:
Dr. Jan Mathisen
Children’s South Neurology
1940 Elmer J. Bissel Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
Phone: 205-824-5880
For seizures:
Huntsville Hospital Pediatric Therapy
Dr. Limbo
401 Lowell Drive, Suite 5
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-265-1775, ext. 1
PSYCHOLOGISTS:
Dr. Erin M. Smith, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
100 Essex Court, Suite BE
Madison, AL 35758
Phone: 256-774-7100
http://aps-of-madison.com
emspsyd@hiwaay.net
Alabama Psychological Services
Dr. Lois Pope, Ph.D., CEO/Clinical Director
247 Chateau Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-9393
apsc@alapsych.com
www.alapsych.com
1900 Golf Road, Suite E
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY:
Pediatric Therapy Link Of N.AL, LLC
Mary Mayhan, OTR/L
97 Hughes Rd., Suite H
Madison AL 35758
256-883-7338
E-mail: pedtherapylink@knology.net
Kimberly Zellner, OTR/L
Feeding,Intervention,& Nutritional Development Clinic (FIND)
Children’s Rehabilitation Services
Huntsville, AL 35805
256-650-1701
E-Mail: bigzelly@charter.net
Huntsville Hospital Women & Children
Pediatric Therapy
101 Sivley Road
Huntsville, AL 35801
Stephanie Gyorok
256-265-7952 or 256-852-5600
Children’s Therapy Services
Janet Taylor, OTR/L
Debbi Daniel, OTR/L
Deb Bean, OTR/L
2075 Max Luther Dr.
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 852-5600
www.ucphuntsville.org
Email: therapy@ucphuntsville.org
Dragonfly Pediatric Therapy, Inc.
Sharon Y. Mandeville, OTR/L, Owner
2522 Woodhurst Dr. SE
Huntsville, AL 35803
Phone: 256-797-6001
Fax: 256-882-9618
Email: dragonflypeds@att.net
Website: dragonflypeds.googlepages.com/home
Interactive Metronome Certified
Eagle Rehab
Scott & Stephanie Pruitt, RPT
44 Hughes Rd., Suite 1050
Madison, AL 35758
Phone: 256-325-5400
Fax: 256-325-5469
E-mail: eaglepeds@knology.net
ONLINE:
www.zacbrowser.com
This web browser is made specifically for children on the autism spectrum.
www.homeworkalabama.org
This website offers free live homework help from real tutors. Sunday through Thursday 3pm-10pm, Kindergarten through College Intro.
PARENTING NETWORK (FEDERALLY FUNDED)
STOMP (Specialized Training of Military Parents)
National Parent Training & Info Center for military families providing support & advise to military parents.
http://www.stompproject.org
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS:
Children’s Therapy Services
Cheryl Ramos, DPT
2075 Max Luther Drive
Huntsville, AL 35810
256-852-2600
www.ucphuntsville.org
Email: therapy@ucphuntsville.org
Huntsville Hospital Pediatric Therapy
101 Sivley Road
Huntsville, AL
256-265-7952
Stephanie Gyorak
Eagle Rehab
Scott & Stephanie Pruitt, RPT
44 Hughes Rd, Suite 1050
Madison, AL 35758
Phone: 256-325-5400
Fax: 256-325-5469
Email: eaglepeds@knology.net
REHABILITATION SERVICES:
Huntsville Rehabilitation Services
Kathy Burris
kburris@hsvrehab.org
Phone ext. 135
2939 Johnson Road, SW
Huntsville, AL 35805-5844
256-880-0671
Social Security Info- Kathy Meikus (kmeikus@hsvrehab.org)
Employment Development Info – Karen Watson (kwatson@hsvrehab.org)
Phone ext.107
Vocational Rehabilitation Service Transition Program
2939 Johnson Rd SW
Huntsville, AL 35805-5844
256-650-8219 OR 1-800-671-6840
www.rehab.state.al.us
Other locations throughout the state.
AL Department of Rehabilitation Services
General Information: 1-800-441-7607 or 1-800-499-1816 (TTY)
SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS:
TRIAD – Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Research
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
Doctors’ Office Tower (9th Floor)
2200 Children’s Way, Nashville
Contact Information: Sherry Conatser 615-936-1705,Triad@vanderbilt.edu
Diagnostic Clinic and STEP clinic appts: 615-936-0264, ccd@vanderbilt.edu
Behavior problems (ages 1-7) 615-936-0282, ccd@vanderbilt.edu
Website: http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/triad/
Alabama Psychological Services
Dr. Lois Pope, Ph.D., CEO/Clinical Director
247 Chateau Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-533-9393
apsc@alapsych.com
www.alapsych.com
Riley Behavioral and Educational Center
1900 Golf Road
Huntsville, AL 35802
Dr. Heather French and Dr. Daniel Crosby
Phone: 256-882-2457
Dossett Clinic, Birmingham, AL
Dr. Dossett 205-933-5476
Glenwood, Birmingham, AL
205-969-2880
Mitchell’s Place, Birmingham, AL
205-957-0294
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa,
Dr.Klinger 205-348-5000
Auburn Autism Center
334-844-2487
SOCIAL SECURITY:
Ms. Dana Ragusa, Huntsville 256-837-1680 ext. 225
www.socialsecurity.gov
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY:
ADAP (Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program)
Part of the nationwide federally mandated protection and advocacy system.
Box 870395
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0395
Phone: 1-800-826-1675
Email: adap@adap.ua.edu
Website: http://www.adap.net
Autism-Asperger Syndrome Consulting Group (AASCG)
Angela Collier, M.Ed.
North Alabama Consultant & Service Provider
205 Constitution Dr.
Meridianville, AL 35759
Phone: 256-527-5604
acollier@aascg.com
Alabama Special Education Consultation and Advocacy Services
Claudia Rice
Phone: 256-797-4442
E-mail: cavb@knology.net
CASE (Children’s Advocate for Special Education)
Dr. Deborah Horton Jordan Advocate/Consultant
P.O. Box 547
Huntsville, AL 35804
E-Mail: dhortonjordan@bellsouth.net
Phone: 256-651-8100
SPECIAL EDUCATION LAWYERS:
Jerry Templeton
Indian Springs, AL
Phone: 205-980-8828
jerry@ttgpc.com
www.ttgpc.com
Bobbie Crook
Dothan, AL
334-671-8062
Claire Barabash
Birmingham, AL
205-970-1109
Dustin Harrel
967 S.St.Andrews Street
Dothan, AL 36301
SPEECH THERAPISTS/PATHOLOGISTS:
Huntsville Pediatric Associates
Pamela Harnden, M.S., CCC-SLP
1963 Memorial Parkway, SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-265-2464
Huntsville Hospital Therapy Services
101 Sivley Road
Huntsville, AL
256-265-7952
Stephanie Gyorok
Effective Communications Inc.
Traci Ingram, CCC-SLP, Director
P.O.Box 62
Brownsboro, AL 35741
1-866-849-4608
www.effectiveslp.com
Children’s Therapy Service
Julie Yockel, CCC-SLP
Kristi Cook, CCC-SLP
2075 Max Luther Dr.
Huntsville, AL 35810
256-852-5600
www.ucphuntsville.org
Email: therapy@ucphuntsville.org
Center for Speech and Language Pathology, Inc.
Melissa M.Mahone, CCC-SLP, Director
1001 Monroe St SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-533-3314
CSLP@aol.com
Madison Speech Therapy Associates
Sheila Fuller
97 Hughes Road, Madison, AL
(256)464-9464
Speech Therapy Solutions
Maura Edwards, MS CCC-SLP CEO/Speech-Language Pathologists
126 Brass Oak Drive
Madison, AL 35758
SPORTS / ACTIVITIES:
Miracle League of North Alabama
Johnny & Lisa Franklin
13038 Astalot Drive
Huntsvile, AL 35803
256-880-4017
www.huntsvillemiracleleague.org
Mountain View Baptist Church
Tae-Kwon-Do for Children with Aspergers
1413 McClung Ave.
Huntsville, AL
880-1239
Special Olympics
Kay Scott
Email: kayscott4401@aol.com
256-828-4401
XPA Allstars Special Needs Cheerleading
Chad Mulkey
256-774-8200
Email: chadmulkey@gmail.com
www.xpaallstars.com
City of Huntsville Special Populations Recreation Coordinator
Mr. Brian Winston
www.hsvcity.com/recreation
Phone: 256-427-5780
Alexander’s Martial Arts
6511 Highway 431 South
Owens Crossroads, AL 35763
Contact: Barrett Appleton
539-8175
Huntsville Gymnastics
3062 Leeman Ferry Road
Huntsville, AL 35801
Contact: James Ilderholm
883-0566
Discovery Toys
Contact: Lona Parker
lgwparker@aol.com
Pump It Up!
3230 Leeman Ferry Road, Suite 122
Huntsville, AL 35805
Contact: Evie Rouse
881-0111
KidVenture
2650 Leeman Ferry Road
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-270-9990
www.KidVenture.biz
AMBUCS–Adaptive Tricycles
SCHOOL CONTACTS:
Huntsville City Schools:
Pre-School Coordinator: Jackie Walker 256-428-6872
Evaluations/Eligibility: (ASD School Age): Laura Mallett 256-428-6872
Autism Specialist: Nancy Barnes 256-428-6872
Sp.Ed.Parent Resource Room, Lucille Nobles 428-6872
Madison City Schools:
Special Education Director: Maria Kilgore 256-464-8370
Resource Specialist: Linda Faulk 256-464-8370
Madison County Schools:
Dr. Susan Currie, Director of SES 852-7073 ext. 2221
Kirsten Fisher, PK Ms. Kirsten Fisher 852-7073 ext 2240
Julie Parks 852-7073 Ext. 2239
Amber Wilson 852-7073 Ext. 2238
Special Education Parent Resource Room Diane King, Principal 428-7500
5308 Mastin Lake Road NW Huntsville, AL 35801
Private School: Huntsville Achievement School
406 1/2 Governor’s Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801
Carol Campbell, Director
256-539-1772
Premier Preschool
Wendy Daversa, Leslie Buchanan
256-489-7528
5095 Premier Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE:
Technology Assistance for Special Consumers(TASC)/United Cerebral Palsy
1856 Keats Drive
Huntsville, AL 35810
256-859-8300
TASC@hiwaay.net
TRAINING FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS (for children with special needs) :
Childcare Enhancement with a Purpose (CCEP)
UCP of Huntsville and Tennessee Valley
1856 Keats Drive
Huntsville, AL 35810
256-859-4900
www.ucphuntsville.org
VISION SCREENING & CARE:
Dr. Irene Ludwig
1150 Eagletree Lane
Huntsville, AL
256-533-8801
Dr. Rica McRoy
256-880-8058
WILLS AND TRUSTS:
Edward Jones, Member SPIC
Russ Davis, Financial Advisor
2330 Pansy St.
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-539-7127
Mr. Ashley Jones
Wilmer & Lee Law Firm
100 Washington St., Suite 200
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-533-1445
Joel A. Mendler, J.D.
Sirote & Permutt, P.C.
305 Church Street, Huntsville, AL
536-1711
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