State-run residential and day school for children in grades K-12 who are deaf or hard of hearing. Listening and Spoken Language Knowledge Center 202-337-5220 listeningandspokenlanguage.org Nonprofit advocacy and support organization that provides families of children with hearing impairment financial assistance for educational and enrichment opportunities, assistive technology, and therapy. N.C. Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing/DHHS 1100 Navaho Dr., Raleigh 800-851-6099 ncdhhs.gov/dsdhh State division enabling access and communication for residents who are deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind; website includes resources for adaptive technology and sign language interpreters.
Beyond Limits Learning Inc. 919-656-2901 beyondlimitslearninginc.com Private practice providing developmental and speech/language therapy to children with diagnoses including autism, Down syndrome, speech delays and behavioral concerns. Certified bilingual speech therapist on staff. Carolina Behavioral Care Clinic • 4102 Ben Franklin Blvd., Durham, 919-972-7700 • 209 Millstone Dr., Ste. A, Hillsborough, 919-245-5400 carolinabehavioralcare.com Private practice providing assessment and treatment of children with developmental disabilities, LD and ADD/ADHD.
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Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD) 101 Renee Lynne Ct., Carrboro 919-966-5171 cidd.unc.edu Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill offering services to address the challenges of developmental disabilities.
AHB Psychological Services 3326 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Bldg. D, Durham 919-401-8090 ahbwellness.com Private practice providing assessment of and treatment for children and adults with developmental disabilities, LD and ADD/ADHD.
Community Connections Healthcare Services 282 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh 919-665-4673 cchs-nc.com Agency providing mental health and developmental disability services for children and adults.
Alliance Behavioral Healthcare • 414 E. Main St., Durham • 500 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh 800-510-9132 alliancebhc.org Mental health, intellectual/developmental disability and substance abuse services management for Cumberland, Durham, Johnston and Wake counties.
Cornerstone Family Services 415 Lilliput Ln., Wake Forest 919-630-4191 cfskids.com Private practice offering services for children birth-3 years with developmental delays and disabilities to promote cognitive, social, self-help, sensory-based play and early communication activities with an emphasis on increasing positive behaviors.
The Arc of North Carolina 343 E. Six Forks Rd., Ste. 320, Raleigh 800-662-8706 arcnc.org Programs, resources, services and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; website contains links to local chapters.
Dynamic Therapy for Kids 3100 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 102, Cary 919-363-5000 dynamictherapyforkids.com Private practice offering physical, occupational, speech/language and developmental therapies for children.
The Aspen Center 4328 Bland Rd., Raleigh 919-981-6588 aspencenter.net Center offering therapy, preschool and summer camp for children with communication, fine motor and sensory processing issues.
Easter Seals UCP North Carolina and Virginia Charlie Gaddy Children’s Center 314 Chapanoke Rd., Raleigh 919-773-2020 eastersealsucpcenters.com/center/ raleigh Inclusive developmental day center
providing educational activities and child care, plus pediatric speech, occupational, physical and developmental therapies. Operated by Easter Seals United Cerebral Palsy. Exceptional Children Preschool Program/N.C. Office of Early Learning 919-981-5300 www.earlylearning.nc.gov/ PreKindergarten/PreschoolEC/ indexNEW08.asp State-run program serving children ages 3 and 4 and pre-K 5-year-olds with developmental delays, autism, visual or hearing impairments, speech/language impairments and other health concerns. Website includes links to information about pre-K programs. Family Psychiatry & Psychology Associates 1400 Crescent Green, Ste. 120, Cary 919-233-4131 fppa.com Private practice providing assessment of and treatment for children and adults with developmental disabilities, LD and ADD/ADHD. Family Support Network of North Carolina (FSN-NC) Central Directory of Resources 325 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill 800-852-0042 fsp.unc.edu Statewide network of local programs providing support to families with children who have special needs. The Central Directory of Resources provides information and referrals for service providers and families. Affiliated with the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work. Johnston County Mental Health Center 521 N. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield 919-989-5500 johnstonnc.com/mentalhealth Mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services management for Johnston County. Learning Together Inc. Community Program 568 E. Lenoir St., Ste. 204, Raleigh 919-856-5200 learningtogether.org/ community-program Nonprofit organization providing developmental therapy for children ages birth-5 years in the home or preschool environment and play groups to encourage social and communication skills.
Move to Grow 3326 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Bldg. D, Durham 919-475-6610 movetogrow.com Developmental therapy program for children with challenges including ASD, ADD/ADHD, LD, anxiety, and developmental delays and disabilities. Therapeutic tools include yoga, functional neurology, developmental movement, social skills and imaginative play. Website includes dates of parent and teacher workshops. N.C. Infant-Toddler Program/ DHHS 919-707-5520 beearly.nc.gov State program that serves children ages birth-3 years with developmental delays and other special needs through local Children’s Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs); website has links to local agencies. North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities 3125 Poplarwood Ct., Ste. 200, Raleigh 800-357-6916 nccdd.org Gubernatorial-appointed council working to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to services, support and opportunities; programs include Partners in Policymaking, a training initiative that prepares and motivates people with disabilities and their families to be effective advocates in seeking improved policies and supports. OPC (Orange, Person, Chatham) Area Program 800-233-6834 cardinalinnovations.org/opc Mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services management for Orange, Person and Chatham counties. Project Enlightenment 501 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh 919-856-7774 projectenlightenment.wcpss.net Program providing early intervention screening and educational support for parents and teachers of Wake County children ages birth-5 years. Screening services are available for children 3-5 years of age.
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