16 Oct Local resources for families of children with disabilities in Marin County
| Organization | Description | Website / Contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Advocacy | Arnold Advocacy provides support and advice for families with children with special needs to more effectively navigate the educational and IEP system. | Colleen Arnold, M.S. www.arnoldadvocacy.com Novato, CA |
| Autistry Studios | Prevocational program that works with ASD youth 13 and older to promote independence through the use of individualized projects. | Janet Lawson and Dan Swearingen www.autistrystudios.com San Rafael, CA |
| Connected Child Speech Therapy | Connected Child provides developmental and relationship based in-home and in-school speech therapy for neurodiverse children in north Marin County. Connected Child collaborates with preschools in north Marin providing consultation, training and support for teachers as well as push-in integrated playgroups for children with language, social-emotional and behavioral needs. | Liz Weldon, MA, CCC-SLP www.connectedchildtherapy.com Novato, CA |
| Dedication to Special Education Parent Connections | An online community for families, educators, and professionals. One of the events hosted is a monthly playtime Saturdays at Marindale’s accessible playground. | www.bigtent.com/groups/dseconnects San Rafael, CA |
| DIY Limited Conservatorship | An online program with step-by-step video tutorials for setting up a limited conservatorship in California. | www.diylimitedconservatorship.com hello@diylimitedconservatorship.com |
| EmpowerEd Psychological Services | EmpowerEd Psychological Services provides assessment, counseling, and consultation services for children and adolescents in the Bay Area. They also offer assessments for adults who are experiencing challenges in their vocational settings. | Erin Crawford, M.A. LEP #4341 www.erincrawfordpsych.com erincrawfordpsych@gmail.com San Rafael, CA |
| Executive Function Specialists | Through online executive function coaching, we guide middle, high school, and college students in overcoming procrastination, disorganization and anxiety by teaching time management, prioritization and communication skills so they feel motivated, prepared, and empowered. | www.efspecialists.com info@efspecialists.com |
| Flexible Learning Opportunities (FLO) | FLO is a support group for parents of children with learning differences and offers educational programming and resources, including a speaker series. | www.floparents.com Ross Valley School District, CA |
| Jessica’s Haven | A rescue and haven for dogs, with vocational and social opportunities for individuals with disabilities. | jessicashaven.com/about-us/ San Rafael, CA |
| Law Office of Alexis Lynch | Specializing in establishing conservatorships for individuals who require protection and care over their lifetime. | Alexis Lynch alexislynchlaw.com San Rafael, CA |
| Marin Center for Independent Living | Provides a wide variety of services to promote the independence of people with all types of disabilities and all ages. This includes a youth advocacy group, housing assistance, peer counseling, and benefits planning. | www.marincil.org San Rafael, CA |
| Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center | Matrix helps families learn how to obtain services and education for their child through collaborative work, trainings, and activities. | Help Line: 800-578-2592 www.matrixparents.org Novato, CA |
| Ready, Set, Go Therapy | Therapist run occupation therapy (OT) center that provides assessment, treatment planning, onsite therapy, and consultation. | readysetgotherapy.com Mill Valley, CA |
| Social Learning Works | A wide variety of services provided privately, including social learning therapy, speech and language assessment and therapy, sibling workshops, and parent education. | Gaye Roegiero www.sociallearningworks.com Corte Madera, CA |
| Tutor Corps | Provides 1:1 academic tutoring, homeschooling support, and school staffing for 1:1 support. | www.tutorcorps.com Marin County, CA |
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