TEAAM
Resource Manual
Dedication
This resource manual is dedicated to the parents, family members
and professionals across the state of
Mississippi who make a difference in the lives of those who have
Autism.
Table
of Contents
- Introduction
- TEAAM
Training and Kamp Kaleidoscope
- What
is Autism?
- Diagnosis
and Consultation
- Early
Intervention
- Educational
Support
- Therapy
Services
- Autism
Groups
Introduction
TEAAM
is a non-profit, volunteer organization comprised of parents, family
members, educators, psychologists, speech/language pathologists,
physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists,
social workers, administrators and other service providers interested
in the field of Autism. TEAAM’s mission is to improve the
lives of Mississippians with Autism by cultivating and enhancing
community supports through educational, behavioral and medical services.
This
manual was developed to help family members, friends, educators
and other service providers in the location of services, treatment
options and related supports for individuals with Autism Spectrum
Disorders. It is considered a “work in progress” as
information and programs constantly change and develop. We encourage
additional recommendations. To submit a resource, please use the
Information and Data Sheet included in the back of this manual.
Entries
in this manual should not be considered an official endorsement
by TEAAM (Together Enhancing Autism Awareness in Mississippi), its
Board of Directors, Division Chairs or members. Although every effort
has been made to validate the integrity of each listing, it remains
the responsibility of the user to further investigate the efficacy
of each individual and service provider. This manual is provided
as a resource to people who wish to further pursue service options
and subsequently make informed decisions based on the additional
information each person or service provider offers the user once
contacted. TEAAM, its Board of Directors, Division Chairs or members
are in no way liable for any outcomes that result from receiving
services from any individual or service provider in this publication.
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TEAAM
Training
TEAAM
is dedicated to improving the understanding of Autism through extensive
training. Training is offered to parents, educators, speech/language
pathologists and therapists, psychologists, physicians, occupational
therapists, physical therapists, school counselors, nurses, administrators
and others. TEAAM welcomes anyone interested in or touched by Autism
to take part in a TEAAM training session, seminar or workshop. Up
to date information is presented in a format that allows it to be
readily applied. For more information on TEAAM's curriculum or the
latest training schedule, contact TEAAM’s Training Coordinator.
Kamp
Kaleidoscope
TEAAM
organizes, hosts and staffs Kamp Kaleidoscope, an inclusive summer
camp that provides an unforgettable experience for persons diagnosed
within the Autism Spectrum. Campers from ages seven to young adult
attend. The first and only of its kind in Mississippi, Kamp Kaleidoscope
offers children with autism the opportunity to enjoy activities
such as swimming, horseback riding, fishing, sensory and educational
activities, arts and crafts, hiking and many other great summer
activities alongside their typical peers. For more information about
camp, contact the TEAAM Camp Development Officer.
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What
is Autism? (Link on menu to left contains more detailed description.
or click here)
Autism
is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during
the first three years of life. The result of a neurological disorder
that affects the functioning of the brain, autism and its associated
behaviors have been estimated to occur in as many as 2 to 6 in 1,000
individuals (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2001). Autism
is four times more prevalent in boys than girls and knows no racial,
ethnic, or social boundaries. Family income, lifestyle, and educational
levels do not affect the chance of autism's occurrence.
Autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas
of social interaction and communication skills. Children and adults
with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal
communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities.
The disorder makes it hard for them to communicate with others and
relate to the outside world. In some cases, aggressive and/or self-injurious
behavior may be present. Persons with autism may exhibit repeated
body movements (hand flapping, rocking), unusual responses to people
or attachments to objects and resistance to changes in routines.
Individuals may also experience challenges in the five senses of
sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.
What Causes Autism?
Researchers
from all over the world are devoting considerable time and energy
to finding the answer to this critical question. Medical researchers
are exploring different explanations for the various forms of autism.
Although a single specific cause of autism is not known, current
research links autism to biological or neurological differences
in the brain. In many families there appears to be a pattern of
autism or related disabilities— which suggests there is a
genetic basis to the disorder—although at this time no gene
has been directly linked to autism. The genetic basis is believed
by researchers to be highly complex, probably involving several
genes in combination.
Diagnosing
Autism:
There
are no medical tests for diagnosing autism. An accurate diagnosis
must be based on observation of the individual's communication,
behavior, and developmental levels. However, because many of the
behaviors associated with autism are shared by other disorders,
various medical tests may be ordered to rule out or identify other
possible causes of the symptoms being exhibited.
Since the characteristics of the disorder vary so much, ideally
a child should be evaluated by a multidisciplinary team which may
include a neurologist, psychologist, developmental pediatrician,
speech/language therapist, learning consultant, or another professional
knowledgeable about autism. Diagnosis is difficult for a practitioner
with limited training or exposure to autism. Sometimes, well-meaning
professionals have misdiagnosed autism. Difficulties in the recognition
and acknowledgment of autism often lead to a lack of services to
meet the complex needs of individuals with autism.
Facts
about Autism:
- Autism
is the fastest growing disability in America
- The
incidence of Autism is believed to be approximately 1 in 250 births
- In
less than 10 years, Autism will be the number one disability in
the U.S.
- Autism
affects individuals in every country and region of the world and
knows no racial, ethnic or economic boundaries
- Autism
usually occurs during the first three years of life
- It
is the third most common developmental disability
- It
impairs social interaction, expressive and receptive communication
and imagination
- Symptoms
can range from mild to severe Autism is four times more common
in boys than girls
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Diagnosis
and Consultation
Consultants/Service
Providers
Insights and Solutions
Mark H. Yeager, Ph.D.
2407 SCR 87
Mize, MS 39116
601-906-4893
e-mail: myeager@cmrc.state.ms.us
Service:
Insights and Solutions focuses exclusively on
children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
{Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Rhett Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental
Disorder (PDD) and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome}. These services include
assessments and consultations to families, schools, service providers,
residential programs and consumers for the purposes of trouble shooting,
program development, IEP development, behavior management and
advocacy. Insights and Solutions provides training in a variety of topics addressing
the needs of persons diagnosed with ASD such as “Introduction
to Autism”, “Introduction to Asperger Syndrome”,
“Behavior Management”, “Inclusion”, “Classroom
Management”, “Treatment Comparisons”, as well
as many other topics.
Area: Statewide
Turbville Educational Consulting
Tonya Turbville, Ed.S.
305 Joyce Avenue
Long Beach, MS. 39560
(228) 867-1377
fax: (228) 214-5547
e-mail: turbville@smrc.state.ms.us
Service:
Turbville Educational Consulting's (TEC) mission is to assist in
the
creation of quality programs and services in the area of Autism
Spectrum
Disorders/Asperger's Syndrome. Services provided include observations
in a variety of settings, individual consultations and training,
staff
development, consulting on educational/behavioral support issues,
person-centered planning, assessment and evaluation, IEP development,
individual intervention plans, advocacy and resource liaison. TEC
provides real strategies through a collaborative team approach,
following the individual through all life stages.
Area: Statewide
Matt Armstrong
Autism/Behavior Specialist
Department of Mental Health
1101 Robert E. Lee Building
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 359– 1288
e-mail: marmstrong@ms.dmh.org
Sandy Devlin, Ph.D.
Autism Consultant
Mississippi State University
Box 9705
Mississippi State, MS 39762
(662) 325-7126
e-mail: sdd2@ra.msstate.edu
Sheila Williamson, Ph.D.
Autism Consultant/Psychologist
1209 Academy Cove
Oxford, MS 38655
e-mail: smw00@bellsouth.net
Clinics
Center
for Behavioral Pediatrics (CBP)
750 Avignon Boulevard
Building 3, Suite 2
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 605-2458
e-mail: cbp1@bellsouth.net
Service:
Strives to provide the most advanced, quality assessments and
treatment services available for a broad range of behavioral problems.
A major focus of CBP is to provide specialized services to children
with developmental disabilities who display severe behavior that
interferes with their education. In addition to educational assessments,
CBP
develops skill acquisition programs for children with skill and
language deficits.
Area: Statewide
Child
Development Clinic
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 984-5236
fax: (601) 984-2915
Services:
Diagnosis and evaluations; Applied Behavior Analysis training, consultation,
and programming (utilizing sensory integration, sign language and/or
PECS when necessary); social skills training; school consultation/observation;
parent and professional training
Area: Statewide
Mercy
Family Center
Dr. Doug Walker, Clinical Director
website: www.mercyfamilycenter.com
Metairie
Office:
110 Veterans Blvd. Suite # 425
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 838-8283
fax: (504) 838-8283
Mandeville Office:
839 Heavens Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
(895) 792-1833
fax: (895) 792-1051
Service:
An outpatient behavioral health clinic with locations in the Greater
New Orleans area and on the North Shore. Mercy Family Center
serves children and families from all parts of Louisiana and Southern
Mississippi. Psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers offer
a
range of services including individual and family counseling,
psycho-educational testing, medication management, and behavioral
consultation for parents and teachers. Mercy Family Center is a
primary referral site for the identification and treatment of Attention
Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders
including PDD.
Area: Louisiana and Southern Mississippi
The Childhood Learning Center
TCLC Behavior Clinic
359 Towne Center Blvd., Suite 601
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 991-0498
fax: (601) 991-2091
website: www.tclc.org
Service:
Specializes in assessment and treatment of behavioral difficulties
for
children, adolescents and adults. The Childhood Learning Center
provides analysis, training, and protocols for families, educators,
and other professionals assisting children and young adults with
behavioral
challenges.
Area: Statewide
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Early
Intervention:
First
Steps-Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers
2423 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39215
(601) 576-7427
(800) 451-3903
Website: www.msdh.state.ms.us/firststeps
Service:
Matches the unique needs of infants and toddlers who have developmental
delays with the professional resources available within the community.
First Steps also makes educational/developmental resources available
to help families of infants from birth to age three recognize possible
problems so that help can be obtained as early as possible.
Area: Statewide
First
Steps-District Coordinators
Northwest Public Health District I
P. O. Box 1055
240 Tower Drive
Batesville, MS 38606
(800) 369-4185
Northeast
Public Health District II
P. O. Box 199
532 South Church Street
Tupelo, MS 38802
(800) 569-1927
Delta
Hills Public Health District III
2600 Browning Rd.
Greenwood, MS 38930
(877) 201-9973
Tombigbee
Public Health District IV
P. O. Box 1487
732 Whitfield St
Starkville, MS 39759
800-369-4183
West Central Public Health District V
P. O. Box 1700
2618 Southerland Dr
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
(800) 351-7556
East
Central Public Health District VI
P. O. Box 5464
3128 Eighth St
Meridian, MS 39302
(888) 313-0023
Southwest
Public Health District VII
Pike County Health Dept
1130 Magnolia, MS 39652
(888) 265-0778
Southeast
Public Health District VIII
602 Adeline Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(800) 369-4181
Coastal
Plains Public Health District IX
P. O. Box 3749
15151 Community Road
Gulfport, MS 39505
(800) 369-4180
First
Steps Resource Library
350 E. Woodrow Wilson Blvd, Suite 480
Jackson, MS 39213
(888) 313-1718
Service:
A resource service of the First Steps Early Intervention Program.
The program offers an array of early intervention and child health
information to the general public. Located in the Mississippi State
Department of Health’s central office located in Jackson,
the Early Intervention Library is free and open to the public. Resources
include books, medical texts, newsletters, journals, magazines,
information sheets, audiotapes, brochures, pamphlets, evaluation/assessment
tools, and therapy toys and materials. Families, individuals who
work with young children, students, and others looking for information
on young children with special needs are invited to use the library’s
resources.
Area: Statewide
Mississippi
Department of Mental Health
Early Intervention Programs
Shirley
J. Miller, Early Intervention Coordinator
(877) 210-8513
Service:
Assists parents in helping their child with developmental delays,
or those at risk for developing developmental delays, to reach an
improved functioning level and greater self-sufficiency. Children
are provided services at no cost to families. The families are provided
a comprehensive evaluation, developmental therapy, speech/language
therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, as well as parent
training and support depending on the needs of the child. Services
are provided in the home, child care facility, early intervention
programs, churches, etc.
Area: Statewide
North Mississippi Regional Center
Early Intervention Program
(662) 234-1475
Project
RUN Hernando
180 West South Street
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-2151
Project
RUN Oxford
967 Regional Center Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1476
Project
RUN Clarksdale
520 Medical Drive
P. O. Box 1988
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-5126
Project
RUN Grenada
111 Third Street, Suite A
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-9495
Delta
Community Mental Health Center
Preschool Program
(662) 335-5274
Delta
House Preschool Program-Cleveland
113 South Davis Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-9445 Ext. 134
Delta House Preschool Program-Greenville
1654 East Union Street
P. O. Box 5365
Greenville, MS 38703
(662) 335-5274 Ext. 123
Hudspeth Regional Center
Early Intervention Program
(601) 664-6150
Durant
EIP
458 East Madison
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-6158
Louisville
EIP
Winston County Annex Building
260 Vance Street
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-7392
Yazoo
City EIP
421 East Broadway
Yazoo City, MS 39194
(662) 746-0923
Philadelphia
EIP
Neshoba County Parents as Teachers Bldg.
580 East Main
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6465
Metro
Jackson EIP
P. O. Box 127-B
Whitfield, MS 39193
(601) 664-6150
Meridian
EIP
3501 45th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 692-2765
Mississippi
Christian Family Services
806 Pine Street
P. O. Box 487
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4842
Willowood Developmental Center-Preschool
1653 Boling Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 366-0123
Ellisville
State School
Early Intervention Program
(601) 477-9384
Laurel
Early Intervention Center
207 South 11th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7554
Project
HELP
207 South 11th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-7554
Waynesboro
Early Intervention Center
107 Winter Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3096
Boswell Regional Center
Early Intervention Center
(601) 849-3321
(601) 442-2946
Natchez
Early Intervention Program
154 East Franklin Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-2946
South Mississippi Regional Center
Early Intervention Program
(228) 868-2923
Project
PRINTS of Pearl River County
801 Williams Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466
(228) 798-7132
Project PRINTS of George and Stone Counties
1616 31st Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 863-2234
Project
PRINTS of Hancock County
7161 Lower Bay Road
Lakeshore, MS 39554
(228) 466-0926
Project
PRINTS of West Harrison County
1616 31st Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 863-2234
Project PRINTS of Harrison County
13061 Highway 67 Suite F
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 396-2799
Project
PRINTS of Jackson County
3257 Highway 90
Gautier, MS 39553
(228) 497-4568
Other
Early Intervention Programs
Children’s
Center for Communication and Development
University of Southern Mississippi
Box 5092
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5092
(601) 266-5222
fax: (601) 266-5224
e-mail: speech.hearing@usm.edu
Service:
The center provides a wide array of services for children ages birth
to six and their parents. Center personnel conduct screenings and
assessments; provide speech and language therapy; provide physical
and occupational therapy; provide special education, audiology and
behavioral management services; and provide parent education. In
addition, the Children's Center provides practicum opportunities
for speech and hearing majors at USM, as well as occupational therapy
students at Pearl River Community College and music therapy students
at William Carey College.
Magnolia Speech School
733 Flag Chapel Road
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 922-553
fax: (601) 922-5534
Disability
Serviced: DD, SLD, HI, L/S, AUT
Age Range: 1-15
National Head Start Association
1651 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 739-0875
fax: (703) 739-0878
website: www.nhsa.org
Service:
A national child development program providing comprehensive education
on health, parent involvement and social services to preschool children
and families of low-income households.
Area: Nationwide
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Educational
Support
State
Resources
Mississippi
Department of Education (MDE)
State Superintendent of Education
Central High School Building
359 North West Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
(601) 359-1750
website: www.mde.k12.ms.us
Office
of Academic Education
(601) 359-3768
fax: (601) 359-3712
Areas
of Supervision: Special Education, Innovative Support, Instructional
(Curriculum) Development, Student Assessment and School Accreditation
Office
of Educational Accountability
(601) 359-2038
fax: (601) 359-1748
Areas
of Supervision: Budget, Program Monitoring, Financial Accountability,
Accountability, Reporting, Contract Evaluation & Research and
Statistics
Office
of Vocational and Technical Education
(601) 359-3088
fax: (601) 359-6619
Areas
of Supervision: Instructional Development, Student Organizations,
Community & Reporting and Industrial Services
Office of Leadership and Development
(601) 359-1247
Areas
of Supervision: Safe and Orderly Schools, Accounting for MDE, Textbook
Procurement& Adoption, Mississippi Teacher Center, Educator
Licensure, Education Technology, Training and Support, School-to-School
Careers, Leadership Development and Enhancement
Office
of Special Services
(601) 359-3498
fax: (601) 359-2528
Parent Hotline: (877) 544-0408
Includes:
Office of Special Education,
Early Intervention Coordinator
Technical Assistance for Disability Services
Disability Training Programs
Special Disability Programs/Due Process
Exceptional Student Eligibility
GED
Testing Program
State Board of Community and Junior Colleges
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 432-6518
Service: Information regarding GED testing
Area: Statewide
Federal
Resources
U.S.
Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue
Washington, DC 20204
(800) USA-LEARN
(800) 872-5276
website: www.ed.gov
Service:
Government department established to ensure equal access to education
for all Americans and to promote educational excellence
Area: Nationwide
Office
of Special Education Programs
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 205-5507
website: www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/index.html
ERIC (The Educational Resources Information Center)
ACCESS ERIC
2277 Research Blvd
MS 4M
Rockville, MD 20850
(800) LET-ERIC
(800) 538-3742
website: www.eric.ed.gov
Service:
A national information system designed to provide ready access to
an extensive body of education-related literature
Area: Nationwide
School
Districts
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Therapy
Services
Speech/Language
Services and Audiology
Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association
P O Box 22664
Jackson, MS 39225-2664
800-664-6742
website: www.mshausa.org
Service:
Promotes quality services to individuals with speech, language or
hearing disorders in Mississippi
Area: Statewide
Bobbye Carraway, M.S., SLP, CCC
Hanen Method Practitioner
South Mississippi Regional Center
1170 West Railroad Street
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 867-1377
Judy Hearne, MCD, CCC, SLP
102 Industrial Park Circle
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-0705
Stephanie Hutchinson, MS, CCC, SLP
901 Hwy. 8 East
P.O. Box 1380
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-2496
Debra Monsour, M.A., C.C.C.
Laskin & Associates
4500 I-11 North
Suite 202 Highland Village
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 362-0859
Mary Lou Sorey, SLP
Baptist Outpatient Clinic
1225 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 968-1148
Auditory
Therapy Options
Robert
Rhodes, Ph.D., Audiologist
Auditory Integration Therapy
104 Redbud Land
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-3545
Gordon Stanfield, Ph.D., Audiologist
Audiology and Hearing Aids
Stanfield Audiology Clinic
2356 Pass Road
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 388-1376
Vision Audio, Inc. – EASe CD
611 Anchor Drive
Joppa, MD 21085
(888) 213-7858
website: www.vision-audio.com
Service:
provides the Electronic Auditory Stimulation effect (EASe) Compact
Disc for the purpose of easing the pain of hyperacusis and auditory
hypersenstivity in Autism, PDD, ADD, ADHD, and Downs Syndrome. It
provides a low cost alternative to auditory integration therapy
or training.
Area: Nationwide
Occupational
Therapy
Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association (MSOTA)
921 North Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1679
(800) 455-1679
fax: (601) 355-1506
Melanie
Hudson, MOT, OTR/L
901 Hwy. 8 East
P.O. Box 1380
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-2496
Kecia Ray, OTR/L
1221 Barnett Bend Drive
Brandon, MS 39047
601-668-8159
e-mail: krayot@msn.com
Physical Therapy
Dyane
Held
Singing River Rehabilitation Services
2 Doctors’ Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 818-1200
Sonya Terrell, ROT
901 Hwy. 8 East
P.O. Box 1380
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-2496
Sensory Integration Therapy
Bolivar
County Medical Center
Pediatric Rehabilitation Center
901 Hwy. 8 East
P.O. Box 1380
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-2496
Service:
State-of-the-art Outpatient Rehabilitation facility offers adult
and pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech
therapy. The pediatric therapists work as a team providing sensory
motor assessments and care plans for pediatric patients.
Area: Statewide
Kecia Ray, OTR/L
1221 Barnett Bend Drive
Brandon, MS 39047
601-668-8159
e-mail: krayot@msn.com
Behavioral Therapy
Center
for Behavioral Pediatrics (CBP)
750 Avignon Boulevard
Building 3, Suite 2
Ridegeland, MS 39157
(601) 605-2458
e-mail: cbp1@bellsouth.net
Service:
Strives to provide the most advanced, quality assessments and treatment
services available for a broad range of behavioral problems. A major
focus of CBP is to provide specialized services to children with
developmental disabilities who display severe behavior that interferes
with their education. In addition to educational assessments, CBP
develops skill acquisition programs for children with skill and
language deficits.
Area: Statewide
Child Development Clinic
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 984-5236
fax: (601) 984-2915
Services:
Diagnosis and evaluations; Applied Behavior Analysis training, consultation,
and programming (utilizing sensory integration, sign language and/or
PECS when necessary); social skills training; school consultation/observation;
parent and professional training
Area: Statewide
The Childhood Learning Center
TCLC Behavior Clinic
359 Towne Center Blvd., Suite 601
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 991-0498
fax: (601) 991-2091
website: www.tclc.org
Service:
Specializes in assessment and treatment of behavioral difficulties
for
children, adolescents and adults. The Childhood Learning Center
provides analysis, training, and protocols for families, educators,
and other professionals assisting children and young adults with
behavioral challenges.
Area: Statewide
Nutritional Therapy Options
Kirkman
Labs
6400 SW Rosewood Street
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035
(503) 694-1600
(800) 245-8282
(503) 682-0838
website: www.kirkmanlabs.com
Service:
The only manufacturing company completely devoted to developing
dietary supplements for individuals with autism, Kirkman works with
the world's leading researchers, doctors and scientists in the field
of autism. Their mission is to offer the most up to date and effective
nutritional and dietary treatments known to aid individuals with
autism.
Area: Nationwide
Recreational Therapy
New
Hope Center
1904 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-2939
website: www.newhopecenter.org
Service:
Offers a variety of services to children with disabilities and their
families encouraging the philosophy that all children, regardless
of disability, should have the opportunity to participate in community
activities, and in all areas of life, with their peers.
Area: Gulf Coast and surrounding area
Rick Green, Ph.D., CTRS
University of Southern Mississippi
School of Human Performance and Recreation
Box 5142
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5142
(601) 266-5576
fax: (601) 266-4445
website: rick.green@usm.edu
Music Therapy
American Music Therapy Association
8455 Colesville Road
Suite 1000
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 589-3300
website: www.musictherapy.org
Paul Cotton, Ph.D.
Certified Music Therapist
William Carey College
498 Tuscan Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 318-6416
Ms. Terry Cottrell
Certified Music Therapist
Gulf Oaks Hospital
Gulfport, MS 39560
(228) 388-0600
Art
Therapy
Richard
McNear
North Mississippi Regional Center
(662) 234-1476
Hippotherapy-Therapeutic
Horsemanship
Gaits
to Success Equestrian Center
P.O. Box 150
Kiln, MS 39556
(228)255-5368
Service: Therapeutic horsemanship center for disabled children.
They provide therapy that enables countless children with a variety
of disabilities to strengthen weakened muscles, build self-confidence
and work toward
increased independence that may have only been a dream to them.
Area:
All of South Mississippi and Slidell, Louisiana
Heart's Desire Therapeutic Riding Center
2394 W Hwy 4
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-5626
Mississippi State University STATE 4-H TEAM
Cooperative Extension Service
Box 9641
Mississippi State, MS 39762
(662)325-1695
maryf@ext.msstate.edu
North MS Regional Center Therapeutic Riding Program
967 Regional Center Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1476
tadcenter@nmrc.state.ms.us
RIDES (Riding Improves Develops Esteem Strength Spirit)
540 Gurlie Malone Road
Caledonia, MS 39740
patty@rides4him.org
www.rides4him.org
Trail Blazin' Therapy
260 Barnes R
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-0876
(601) 845-0781
bnt862@aol.com
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Autism
Groups
Statewide
Groups and Organizations
TEAAM
(Together Enhancing Autism Awareness in Mississippi)
P.O. Box 213
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-2061
website: www.TEAAM.org
Service:
Dedicated to moving Mississippi forward in providing appropriate
and accessible services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(ASD). TEAAM focuses on improving the understanding of Autism through
extensive training where up to date information is presented in
a format that allows it to be readily applied. TEAAM also organizes,
hosts and staffs Kamp Kaleidoscope, Mississippi’s only summer
camp for children with ASD and their typical peers.
Area: Statewide
Autism Society of Mississippi
Contact:
Patty Gautier (228) 588-3016
Service: Supporting individuals with and affected by Autism
(Information and referral only)
Area: Statewide
Internet Discussion Group for Parents of Children with Autism
Contacts:
Pam Dollar (601) 849-5462
Patty Gautier (228) 588-3016
e-mail: pkdollar@aol.com
pattygautier@yahoo.com
Service:
Internet discussion group for parents and family members of children
with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Mississippi.
Area: Statewide
National Organizations
Autism Society of America (ASA)
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3067
(800) 3-Autism
fax: (301) 357-0869
website: www.autism-society.org
Service:
To promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within
the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating,
included members of their community. Education, advocacy at state
and federal levels, active public awareness and the promotion of
research form the cornerstones of ASA's efforts to carry forth its
mission.
Area: Nationwide
Autism
Research Institute (ARI)
4182 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116
fax: (619) 563-6840
website: www.autism.com/ari
Service:
Devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results
of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing,
diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders
of childhood. We provide information based on research to parents
and professionals throughout the world.
Area: Nationwide
Cure
Autism Now (CAN)
5455 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 715,
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 549-0500
(888) 8AUTISM
fax: (323) 549-0547
website: www.canfoundation.org
Service:
An organization of parents, physicians, and researchers, dedicated
to promoting and funding research with direct clinical implications
for treatment and a cure for autism.
Area: Nationwide
The Doug Flutie, Jr., Foundation for Autism, Inc.
P. O.Box 767
233 Cochituate Rd., 2nd Floor
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 270-8855
1-866-3AUTISM
fax: (508) 270-6868
www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org
Service:
To aid financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in
caring for their children with autism; to fund education and research
into the causes and consequences of childhood autism; and to serve
as a clearinghouse and communications center for new programs and
services developed for individuals with autism.
Area: Nationwide
The National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR)
99 Wall St., Research Park
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
(609) 430-9160
888-777-NAAR
fax: (609) 430-9163
website: www.naar.org
Service: Founded by parents, NAAR is a national nonprofit organization
dedicated to finding the causes, prevention, effective treatment
and, ultimately, cure of the autism spectrum disorders
Area: Nationwide
Center for the Study of Autism
P.O. Box 4538
Salem, OR 97302
website: www.autism.org
Service:
Provides information about autism to parents and professionals,
and
conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions.
Much of their research is in collaboration with the Autism Research
Institute in San Diego, California.
Area: Nationwide
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT)
(online newsletter)
website: www.feat.org
Service:
e-mails daily updates on current events in autism.
Area: Nationwide
Autism Network International (ANI)
P.O. Box 35448
Syracuse NY 13235-5448
website: www.ani.autistics.org
Service:
Run by individuals with autism, ANI is a self-help and advocacy
organization for autistic people. In addition to promoting self-advocacy
for high-functioning autistic adults, ANI also works to improve
the lives of autistic people who, whether because they are too young,
or because they do not have adequate communication skills, are not
able to advocate for themselves.
Area: Nationwide
The
M.I.N.D. Institute
UC Davis Medical Center
4860 Y Street, Room 3020
Sacramento, CA 95817
(888) 883-0961
(916) 734-5153
website: www.mindinstitute.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Service:
To help those with neurodevelopmental disorders live active and
healthy lives, the University of California, Davis, Health System
has established a unique interdisciplinary institute to conduct
research and provide clinical programs focused on these disorders.
The vision of the institute includes becoming a national resource
for the study and treatment of
neurodevelopmental disorders.
Area: Nationwide
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