Provider Directory
- Adoption
- Allergies
- Antibiotics
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Auditory Integration
- Autism/pervasive developmental disorder
- Chiropractic, CranioSacral and Osteopathy
- Dentistry
- Diet
- Environmental Toxicity
- Family Constellations
- Fetal Alchohol Syndrome
- Gluten-Free Products
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- Sensory Integration and Occupational Therapy
- Speech and Language
- Vaccines
- Vision Development
- Other Issues
Association for Research in International Adoptions (ARIA) - Information from the early years of the Parent Network for the Post-Institutiionalized Child. Also information on sensory integration difficulties in adopted children.
Families for Russian and Ukranian Adoption (FRUA) - Supports adoptive families who are considering adoption, in the process of adopting, and those who have returned home with their precious children!
Sensory Integration Problems in International Adoption - Article by Lindsey Biel, OTR, author of Raising a Sensory Smart Child.
Small World Adoption Foundation of Missouri, Inc. - a licensed international adoption agency specializing in Eastern European adoption, from the countries of Russia and Ukraine.
The Allergy Connection - The practice of Dr. Richard Layton, Towson, MD
Allergy or Chemical Reaction? - The difference between IgG and IgE reactions
American Academy or Environmental Medicine (AAEM) - Referral service for physicians treating allergies and food sensitivities
Dr. Doris Rapp - YouTube video of Dr. Rapp speaking about food allergies and behavioral/learning problems.
Nambutripad Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) - Reprogramming central nervous system to reduce and eliminate reactions causing attention, learning and behavioral problems
Parents of Allergic Children - Organization supporting those looking for the relationship between allergies and learning disabilities, autism and attention deficit disorders
Santa Fe Center for Allergy & Environmental Medicine - The practice of W.A. Shrader, Jr., MD, Sante Fe, NM. Dr. Shrader uses Low Dose Allergens (LDA) to treat all types of allergy, sensitivity and intolerance to inhalants (pollens, dust, mites, danders, etc.), foods and chemicals
Woodlands Healing Research Center Quakertown, PA treating environmental allergies
Beyond Antibiotics: Are there Healthier Options? - Short article by Michael Schmidt on boosting immunity
Beyond Antibiotics: Strategies for Living in a World of Emerging Infections and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria by Michael Schmidt - Book that includes alternatives that include boosting the immune system through diet, nutrition and lifestyle changes
Attention Deficits: A Developmental Approach, Patricia Lemer's pamphlet on how problems with food allergies, sensory integration and vision can be misdiagnosed as AD(H)D. Published by the Optometric Extension Program and available for purchase
AD(H)D, Vision and Learning. The relationship between convergence insufficiency and attention deficits
Neurotransmitters and AD(H)D - Ronald Hoffman, MD addresses physiological issues in AD(H)D
Research Studies linking food and food additives to ADD and ADHD
AIT for You - Berard Auditory Integration Training with Terrie Silverman
Awakening Ashley: How Sharon Ruben recovered her daughter from autism through Tomatis training
Berard Auditory Integration Training - Sarah Gewanter's Counseling Center
Children's Hearing Institute, NY, NY - Funding for research, educational support, and other programs related to the restoration of hearing for infants and children with hearing loss or profound deafness.
The Davis Center - The World's Premier Sound therapy center run by Dorinne Davis in Succasunna, NJ
Fast ForWord Therapy - A computer-based therapy program for improving auditory and language processing
Georgiana Institute - The information source for Auditory Integration Training (AIT) and Digital Auditory Aerobics (DAA) from Annabel Stehli
IDEA Training Center - Berard AIT Consultation & Training with Sally Brockett
Integrated Listening Systems - Equipment and training that combines advanced psychoacoustics with visual and balance activities that are performed while listening.
Project CHILLD - Center for Holistic Integration of Listerning, Learning and Development in Beverly, MA
Samonas therapy - Individualized sound therapy program that combines the essential elements of music, sound and science in specialized recordings.
Spectrum Center in Tuxedo, NY. Valerie Dejean combines the Tomatis Method of “auditory training” or “listening training” with sensory integration techniques
The Tomatis Method - an indepth look at the amazing work of Alfred Tomatis and the Tomatis method. How it can help those with attention deficits, learning disabilities, speech-language delays and autism.
AUTISM/PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER (PDD)/ASPERGER SYNDROME
A Small Miracle - Comprehensive services for children and adults with autism and other special needs in NC
Autism: A Unique Form of Mercury Poisoning - THE paper on mercury toxicity
Autism-Ask - Autism awareness and direct services for those living in SE Michigan
Autism Asperger's Digest Magazine - Quarterly publication with practical and sensible information and articles
Autism Network for Dietary Intervention (ANDI) - Everything about Special Diets for Specal Kids
Autism Resources around the world
Autism Research Institute (ARI) - The legacy of Bernie Rimland and the home of Defeat Autism Now!
Autism Research Unit - University of Sunderland - The work of Dr. Paul Shattock
Autism Society of America (ASA) - National organization with chapters in every state
Autism Treatment Centers of America - Home of the Son-Rise program
Autism Treatment - Mercury chelation - Article by Dr. Amy Holmes
Autism United - Alliance of families and individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders working with professionals and organizations who serve the autism community in Long Island, NY
BEDROCK Community - How the Body Ecology Diet can help in healing autism.
FAIR Autism Media - Foundation for Autism Information and Research. Video interviews of experts in autism
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) - Non-profit organization of parents, family members, and treatment professionals dedicated to providing education, advocacy and support in Northern CA
Generation Rescue - International movement of scientists and physicians researching causes of and treatments for autism, ADHD and chronic illness. Trains volunteer parent mentors for families recovering their children
Heart of Peace Institute - An intensive one-week summer program providinghomeopathy, a special diet, reflex integration, movement therapy and parent support in the context of a Waldorf education.
National Autism Association (NAA) - Educating and empowering families autism with the belief that autism iand other neurological disorders are not lifelong incurable disorders but are biomedically definable and treatable
On-line Asperger's Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) - Information about high-functioning autism
Programs for Little Learners, Ridgewood, NJ - Collaborative group of Special Educators who believe that children with autism can grow from a variety of learning environments.
Unlocking Autism - An extremely informative site updated frequently
US Autism & Asperger Assoc. - Nonprofit organization for education, support, and solutions for families. Holds annual conference each summer
CHIROPRACTIC, CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY & OSTEOPATHY
Applied Kinesiology Center of Los Angeles - The practice of James Blumenthal, Chiropractic Neurologist, Clinical Nutritionist and Defeat Autism Now! practitioner.
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association - Advancing Family Wellness. Find a doctor near you
Scott Theirl, DC, DACNB, Chiropractic Neurologist - Practice in New York City with focus on health and wellness for the whole family
John Conde, DC, DACNB, Chiropractic Neurologist, Delray Beach, FL - Rehabilitation for children with developmental delays. Email at drconde@bellsouth.net
Northport Wellness Center, Northport, Long Island, NY - A multidisciplinary holistic healthcare facility founded by Alan Scherr, DC
Osteopathic Center for Children Treating birth injuries and other structural issues
Spinal Corrective Center, Cedar Rapids, IA. The office of Janet Cuhel
Amalgam Illness: Diagnosis and Treatment - Andy Cutler's extremely informative website
DAMS - Organization that can help you find a dentist to safely remove mercury amalgam fillings. To request a list of knowledgeable practitioners in your state of province, call 651-644-4572
Dental Amalgam Fillings and Chronic Health Issues - Excellent source of information
Dental Wellness Institute - Dedicated to educating the public about the health hazards of amalgam fillings, chronic mercury poisoning, safe mercury detoxification and the relationship of oral to overall health
Holistic Dental Association - How to find a holistic dentist
Mouthing off About Mercury - Why dental amalgams are dangerous
National Integrated Health Associates (NIHA) - Washington, DC - Biological dental practice of Mark McClure
A Healing Place for Children - The private practice of Susan Johnson, MD, Colfax, CA
Alternative Choices - The website of psychologist Robert Naseef, Ph.D
Elementals Living - The practice of John and Betsy Hicks
The Pediatric and Adolescent Ability Center - The practice of Dr. Mary Megson, Richmond, VA
DIET (See also Gluten-Free Products)
Aspartame: Sweet Poison - Its dangers, where it lurks, and how to detox from it
Autism Network for Dietary Intervention (ANDI) The website of Lisa Lewis and Karyn Seroussi - Includes list of parents who help new families get on autism-friendly diets. The home of GF-CF ANDI bars which are GREAT snacks!
Body Ecology Diet (BED) - The nutritionally sound diet that helps you recover your heatlh AND build immunity
Dr. Kalle Reichelt - Research articles about the diet and behavior connection
Feingold Association of the U.S. - Why a diet free of colors, flavors and preservatives can improve your child's behavior, learning, & health
Food Intolerance Network - Food additive info from Australia. TONS of information on what to avoid and how!
Frankferd Farms Foods - Certified organic products and flours, including gluten-free
Imagine Foods - Gluten- and dairy- free drinks, puddings and soups, some of which are organic
Living Without Magazine - Wonderful resource for people with food and chemical sensitivities - Great recipes
Milk Sucks! - Why cow's milk is only for calves!
MSG Truth - Dangers of MSG and where it hides
Organics - Organic, fair trade, ethical, eco-friendly, vegan, and special diets products, including GF/CF
True Food Network - How to assure that your food is safe
American Academy of Enviromental Medicine
BioEnergy - Balancing the Energy-Environment-Connection The website of Natalie Golos
Chemical Body Burden - Report from Mt. Sinai Hospital on how toxins accumulate and make us sick
Children's Environmental Health Network a national project dedicated to pediatric environmental health
Environmental Working Group - Ken Cook's site and Kid-Safe Chemicals Act
Feng Shui and Consulting practice of William Spear
Feng Shui and Bau-Biologie The consulting practice of Jeannie Tower
Green Guide - Where to buy non-toxic products
Head lice treatment - Natural products and methods without chemicals
Health Care Without Harm - global coalition of organizations working to protect health by reducing pollution in the health care sector
Healthy House Institute , tips on identifying and reducing chemical contaminants in the home
"Keeping Kids Healthy in a Toxic World" Article by Richard Piccota and Harold Buttram
Mercury Policy Project - Promoting policies to eliminate mercury use and reduce mercury exposure
National Pediculosis Association - Ridding the body of head lice naturally
Not Too Pretty - The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Our Stolen Future - Theo Colborn's site
The Constellations Group - Washington, DC - Mary Rentschler and her partners
Family Repatterning - New York, NY - Alison Rose Levy's practice
Healing Evenings - Bellevue, WA - Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt's practice
Hidden Solution - Boston, MA - Dr. Dan Booth Cohen's practice
Leah Matalon's Practice - New York, NY
Systemic Institute - Hamden, CT - Ed Lynch's practice
Fetal Alcohol Support Network, a nonprofit agency, promoting education, advocacy, and survival tactics
National Academy of Sciences Committee Study FAS, covers diagnosis, epidemiology, prevention, and treatment
Cherrybrook Kitchen - Allergy-free mixes, including wheat- and gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free products
Dietary Specialties - Recipes for gluten-free cooking
Elana's Pantry - Fantastic gluten- and dairy-free recipes
EnjoyLife Foods - Gluten-Free cereals and snacks
GF/CF Diet - One of the largest GF/CF Resources on the Internet
Gluten-Free Mall The special diet supermarket
GlutenFree.com Recipes, products and more
Kininkkinnick Foods - Gluten-free products for people with celiac disease, food intolerances and allergies
Savory Palate - The website of gluten-free guru Carol Fenster. Books, recipes and more
Classical Homeopaths, listing for Canada, and U.S. (by state)
Healthy Homeopathy - The website of Drs. Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman and Robert Ullman
HomeoViticS - A registered homeopathic medicine manufacturer
Homotoxicology - Homeopathy and homotoxicology defined
Real Child Center - The practice of Mary Coyle
School of Spirtual Homeopathy - Courses provide deep and enriched understanding of homeopathy in an expanded energetic and spiritual context
Squirrel Hill Family Wellness Center - The practice of Dr. Franne Berez
Alletess Medical Laboratory - Allergy and food sensitivity testing that can be ordered by a physician to be done without a blood draw. Customized menu planning based on test results.
Doctors Data - Offers tests for assessment, detection, prevention and treatment of heavy metal burden, nutritional deficiencies, gastrointestinal functions, metabolic abnormalities and diseases of environmental origin.
Genova Diagnostics (formerly Great Smokies Lab) - Offers over 100 specialized assessments, covering a wide range of physiological areas including nutritional, digestive, immunology, metabolic function and endocrinology
Great Plains Laboratory - Comprehensive laboratory founded and run by Dr. William Shaw. Also sponsors conferences and Webinars all over the world, including in foreign languages.
The Center on Human Policy, Law and Disabilities - Watch-dog organization for rights of people with disabilities
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - Everything you need to know, including recent changes
Learning Disabilities and Vision - How many learning disabilities are misdiagnosed. Why a vision exam is crucial
LDonline, an interactive guide to learning disabilities
Lindamood Bell - One-on-one tutoring and Profefssional Development Programs for reading, writing and mathematics that stimulate the basic sensory functions related to learning by developing the underlying processes
Allergy and Nutrition Clinic - The nutrition practice of Laura Power
Autism Help at Home - The nutrition and holistic health coaching practice of Kathleen Reily, CHHC, AADP
Coromega - Get Omega 3 without swallowing a pill with high DHA Omega-3 and Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Gummies
The nutrition practice of Kelly Dorfman
Dana Laake Nutrition - The nutrition practice of Dana Laake
Healthful Living - The nutrition practice of Julie Matthews
HealthPro Labs - Transdermal creams for complete absorption
Kirkman -The oldest and one of the leading manufacturers of nutritional supplements for individuals with food allergies, special dietary requirements and environmental sensitivities
Martek - A variety of DHA Omega 3 products
New Beginnings Nutritionals - Affordable, high quality supplements specially designed for adults and children with special needs and allergies
Nutrition Care Process for Autism - The practice of Judy Converse, author of Special Needs Kids Eat RIGHT.
Speech Nutrients - Nutritional support for late talkers and verbal apraxia
Morgan Tel'or - Functional medicine nutritionist with training from Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, and Defeat Autism Now!
Hopewell Pharmacy - Compounding Pharmacy specializing in gluten/casein/dairy/dye free medications. Accepts most insurances for compounds including Methyl B12, Nystatin, DMSA and many more.
Nutri-Chem - Canadian pharmacy specializing in supplements for Down syndrome and other disabilities
PURE Compounding Pharmacy - Compounded prescriptions free of dyes, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, dairy, casein, yeast, stearates, nuts, eggs, shellfish, excitotoxins, artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors
Village Green Apothecary - Pharmacy specializing in nutritional supplements, vitamins, homeopathic remedies, and additive-free prescriptions
Willner Chemists providing nutritional supplements and homeopathic remedies
York Downs Pharmacy Canadian pharmacy offering custom compounding
SENSORY INTEGRATION, REFLEXES, OCCUPATIONAL and PHYSICAL THERAPY
ATeachAbout, Diana Henry's tools and services for OTs and teachers. Innovative workshops and books.
A Total Approach - A group of OTs, PTs and SLPs working in a holistic fashion. Therapies include Tomatis
Bal-a-Vis-X - Bill Hubert's rhythmic Balance, Auditory and Vision Exercises for brain and brain-body integration
Bergen Pediatric Therapy Center - Sensory integration-based OT, PT and speech therapies, as well as Tomatis-based listening therapy in Westwood, NJ
Lindsey Biel, OTR/L - Co-author of Raising a Sensory Smart Child. Great information on sensory integration dysfunction
Building Bridges Therapy Center - Sensory Integration pediatric clinic, staffed by a team of SLPS,OTs and PTs
Canada's Association for the Neurologically Disabled - Includes checklist indicating sensory dysfunction
Developmental Therapy Associates (DTA) - Sensory-based occupational therapy and speech-language services in Durham and Cary, NC
Expressive Therapeutic Movement - a 501c3 not-for-profit organization specializing in psycho-physical therapy using movement, dialogue, and drawing.
Futures Unlimited - Chronologically controlled developmental therapy for children and adults with autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and other developmental delays, designed by the late Ed Snapp, PT. Highly recommended by Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt.
GMS Institute/ Perceptual Motor Therapy - Sensory motor, movement and development programs for kids with all types of special needs. Runs 2 week summer camp programs for kids of all ages
HANDLE Institute - Drug-free alternatives for neurodevelopmental disorders
How Does Your Engine Run? - The ALERT program for sensory integration
Masgutova Institute - A set of programs developed by Svetlana Masgutova. Workshops, camps and seminars held internationally, focusing on the restoration and maturation of primary movements, reflexes, coordination systems, and skills for optimal performance of natural mechanisms, developmental processes, brain functioning, and sensory-motor integration.
Miyoshi Method - The practice of Mari Miyoshi, occupational therapist and cranio-sacral therapist, New York City
OTA Watertown - The sensory clinic of Jane Koomar, OT, PhD, Watertown, MA
Out-of-Sync-Child - Carol Kranowitz's website
PDP Sensory Integration Products - Whistles and other OT products and workshops
Pocketful of Therapy - Toys and educational products
PE For Life - Promotes daily physical education for kids
Responsible Health for Children - Why tummy time is essential to development
Sensory Comfort - Making life more comfortable for children and adults who have sensory processing issues
Sensory Learning Center International - Developmental learning that unites auditory, visual and vestibular input to improve perception, understanding and the ability to learn.
Sensory Research Center - A non-profit organization focusing on sensory problems in children with autism.
Sensory Systems Clinic - Children's occupational therapy services in St. Clair Shores, MI
Sensory Tools - The website of Australian occupational therapist, Genevieve Jereb. Great CDs!
Southpaw Enterprises, Inc. - Manufacturer of sensory integration and neuro-developmental products
Therapeeds - a nationwide corporation committed to providing the highest quality pediatric therapy services to parents and therapists. Also conducts continuing education seminars in all fifty states and online through web conferencing services. The practice of Julia Harper, OTR.
Therapro - Your one-stop shop for everything sensory. Innovative toys, games, gross and fine motor products for occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, educators, and parents.
Therapy Solutions for Children - The pediatric occupational therapy practice of Rita Arpino Patterson, OTR/L, Severna Park, MD. Complete services for sensory processing disorders.
Waterway Babies - Water therapy to improve physical and mental abilities for babies with developmental delays
Wellness Works Therapy - A multi-disciplinary clinic offering occupational, speech-language and physical therapy for early intervention and feeding issues, as well as and for older children and adults in Southern California
Beyond Speech Language Therapy - Leading developer of online speech therapy
Blue Ridge Speech Hearing Center - Offering professional, affordable and compassionate speech-language, audiology and occupational therapy services in Loudoun County, VA
Chatterboxes - Pediatric Speech-language pathology & feeding private practice located in Newton Centre, MA
National Speech/Language Therapy Center - Family-oriented practice specializing in learning, language and autism spectrum disorders
Stepping Stones Therapy - Speech-language and occupational therapy in Bethesda, MD
Evidence of Harm - Mercury in vaccines & the autism epidemic: a medical controversy - The website of David Kirby
Institute of Vaccine Safety- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Thimerosal content of some US licensed vaccines
National Vaccine Information Center - America's vaccine safety watchdog. THE headquarters for everything you ever wanted to know about vaccines
No Mercury - A philanthropic-based venture whose mission is to educate policy makers, physicians and the public regarding the dangers associated with the use of Thimerosal, a mercury containing preservative used in vaccines.
Parents Requesting Open Vaccine Education (PROVE) - Mission to prevent vaccine injury and death and to promote and protect the right of every person to make informed independent vaccination decisions
People Advocating Vaccine Education (PAVE) - Organization helping the public make informed and intelligent decisions about childhood and adult vaccines
Think Twice Global Vaccine Institute - Uncensored information about vaccines and how they affect our children from Neal Z. Miller, author of Vaccine Safety Manual
Vaccination Debate - An Australian looks at vaccines and their potential side effects
Vaccination Information and Choice Network - The website of homeopath Sheri Nakken
Vaccine Adverse Event Report System (VAERS) - How and where to report a vaccine reaction
Vaccine Injury Alliance -The law firm of Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C. specializing in obtaining compensation for persons injured by vaccines.
Vaccination News - A newsletter providing a wide range of news and views on vaccinations and vaccination policy
Autism and Vision: More than Meets the Eye - Article authored by Patricia Lemer for Autism Asperger Digest.
Choosing an Eye Doctor - Why a behavioral optometrist is the right professional to examine your child's eyes
College of Optometrists in Vision
Development - The certifying organization for optometrists delivering vision therapy. Find an optometrist near you.
The practice of Dr. Beth Ballinger, Newport Beach, CA
Boulder Valley Vision Therapy, Boulder, CO, the practice of Dr. Jennifer Simonson
The practice of Dr. Mary Carroll, Las Vegas, NV
The practice of Dr. Sanford Cohen, Wheaton, MD
The practice of Dr. Steven Gallop Broomall, PA
The practice of Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Centennial, CO
The practice of Dr. Celia Hinrichs, Sudbury, MA, 978-443-7529 or office.celiahinrichsod@verizon.net
The practice of Dr. Robert Hohendorf, Wyoming, MI
The practice of Dr. Kellye Knueppel, Brookfield and Watertown, WI
The practice of Dr. Sarah Lane, Manasquan, NJ
Indiana Vision Development Center, Fort Wayne, IN, the practice of Dr. Carl Myers
The practice of Dr. Leonard Press, Fair Lawn, NJ
The practice of Dr. Robyn Rakov, Laguna Hills, CA
The practice of Dr. Robin Sapossnek, Huntingdon Valley, PA
The practice of Dr. Cathy Stern, Canton, MA
The Mind-Eye Connection: The practice of Dr. Deborah Zelinsky, Northbrook, IL
The practice of Alan and Gregory Toler, OD Richmond, VA
Vision & Conceptual Development Center - The practice of Dr. Harry Wachs and Dr. Amanda Zeller
Vision Development Institute - The practice of Dr. Hans Lessmann, Pittsburgh, PA
The practice of Dr. Joel Warshowsky in Roslyn, NY and Ringwood, NJ
Optometric Extension Program Foundation - A list of doctors who do vision therapy worldwide. Publisher of books and pamphlets on vision, including EnVISIONing a Bright Future by Patricia S. Lemer
Optometrists Network -- List of doctors offering vision therapy and information about vision and learning
Parents Active for Vision Education - Non-profit supporting vision therapy
Seeing in Three-D - How vision affects spatial understanding
Strabismus Information about what is commonly known as crossed-eyes
Vision & Special Needs - How vision issues can cause attention deficits, autism and other developemental delays
Vision Therapy (VT): What is it? -- Benefits of vision therapy for a variety of conditions
Center for Mind Body Medicine - Professional training on Food as Medicine, alternative treatments for cancer
Family Village - Broad range of information for disabled individuals and their providers
Fortunate Blessings Foundation - Trauma and end-of-life relief
Health World Online - the self-described "health supersite"
High Tech Health - Far Infared saunas
Hippotherapy.com Therapeutic horse-back riding
Mothering Magazine - The top parenting publication from conception on
Parents Helping Parents - resources for and by parents of special-needs children
Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network - A new perspective for planning the future of those with disabilities
Pediatric / Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association - Help for digestive disorders in children