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PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES
Advocacy
J. EDWARDS HOLT
J. Edwards Holt is an Amazon bestselling author from North Carolina. As a person with a disability, Holt developed an understanding for those with exceptional needs over years of fighting anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and mild Tourette’s. As an author, he incorporates his experiences into his writing, creating works of fiction that offer advice and valuable lessons, as well as a chance for readers to take a break from reality and spend time in a world of magic and endless possibilities.
Website: www.jedwardsholt.com
Location: Raleigh, NC
Contact: j@jedwardsholt.com
Phone: 252-590-1757
AMY WAGENFELD | DESIGN
Amy Wagenfeld | Design works with designers, engineers, and planners to create inclusive and accessible environments that support health and well-being. We also consult directly with clients to evaluate proposals to enhance and optimize their design value for the intended user group and provide therapeutic design coaching services for therapists.
Website: www.amywagenfelddesign.com
Location: Seattle, WA / Does business throughout the US
Contact: Amy Wagenfeld
Phone: 617-875-4883
Autism Crisis Turnaround
The ACT (Autism Crisis Turnaround) protocol (for children and adults), developed by authors and autism thought leaders Raun K. Kaufman and Kate C. Wilde, is designed to drastically reduce meltdowns, high anxiety, and extreme/explosive behaviors in a few weeks by addressing the underlying causes and respecting the autistic experience.
Website: www.autismcrisisturnaround.com
Location: Worldwide: Online Live Zoom Course
Contact: contact@autismcrisisturnaround.com
AUTISM SPECTRUM RESOURCES FOR MARRIAGE & FAMILY, LLC
We know your family is a system, and often more than one person may be neurodiverse (ADHD, ASD, or other learning differences). We coach parents and marriages while including faith. Courses are available for parents who have a child newly diagnosed or transitioning into adolescents. Upon completing a course, we coach you through your next steps or connect you with another coach who may better fit your family situation. Dr. Holmes and her husband, Dan, coach NeuroDiverse couples (where one partner or both are on the spectrum).
Website: www.HolmesASR.com
Location: Atlanta, GA, but we use Zoom for Meetings
Contact: dr.stephanie@holmesasr.com
Neurodiverse Christian Couples Podcast
We have free resources for you in articles and blogs, and our weekly podcasts aimed at helping NeuroDiverse Christian Couples move from surviving to thriving and embracing the neurodiversity in their marriage! We have courses for couples as well who are new to their discovery of neurodiversity in their marriage. If you are not ready for couples’ work, we have group coaching for men and women and meet-up groups for couples! Find out more at our website. You are not alone in your journey, and there is hope for YOUR future!
Website: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/neurodiverse-christian-couples/
Find our complete catalog of over 100 episodes! Our focus is autism or neurodiversity in marriage. You can find out more at: www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com
Neuroshifts
Many families in the Autism/Neurodiverse community are living in a place of fear, stress and worry about their future. Neuroshifts empowers individuals and families to achieve greater emotional, mental and spiritual well-being by providing them with simple tools and techniques they need to live a joy-filled “Green Zone” Life!
Website: www.neuro-shifts.org
Location: Tampa, Florida
Contact: Vicky Westra
Phone: 813-251-2787
ROLLINS COUNSELING, LLC
Rollins Counseling LLC serves families in South Carolina and offers therapeutic services for neurodivergent adolescents & adults. Tosha Rollins is the published author of Autismology An Autism Dictionary, public speaker, and autism training consultant.
Website: https://tosharollins.com/
Location: Upstate Carolina Counseling Associates
405 A East 1st Ave, Easley SC 29640
Contact: Tosha D. Rollins, MA, LPC, ASDCS
Phone: 864-644-8251
The Clinic For Special Children
The Clinic for Special Children was founded by Dr. Karen Harum, MD, FAAP, to provide accurate diagnosis, whole child treatments, specialty care, and consultation for children with developmental disabilities and behavioral problems, including special expertise in the neuroscience of learning and autism.
Website: www.clinicforspecialchildren.net
Location: 432 Eastwood Road, Ste 200, Wilmington NC, 28403
Contact: reception@clinicforspecialchildren.net
Phone: 910-319-7744
The Scent Guru Group
Our mission is to improve the quality of life through the sense of smell with the MindScent® multi-sensory kit--considered to be invaluable to many Speech Therapists using it in their practice. We are committed to help people with diverse and life-challenging afflictions such as dementia and speech communication impairments such as autism.
Website: https://thescentgurugroup.com
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contact: Ruth Sutcliffe
Phone: 404-376-2806
The Social Learning Center
The Social Learning Center was founded in 2009 based on a need Dr. Abildgaard recognized early in his career when working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Since opening its doors, the SLC has grown to offer a range of therapeutic services, including social cognitive groups, mental health counseling, educational consultation, professional development, executive function coaching, and parent advocacy.
Website: www.sociallearingcenter.org
Location: Cheshire, CT
Contact: Lois Silver, Office Manager Phone: 203-250-0305
Voices Of Change
Voices of Change 2018 is a national organization piloting its groundbreaking programs in Ohio. Their mission is to reduce the risk of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children with disabilities. They are building a foundation for advocacy, awareness, resources, and support for children with disabilities and their families.
Website: https://www.voicesofchange2018.org
Location: United States
Contact: Nicole Moehring, Founder, Executive Director Phone: 440-864-7074
YOUR AUTISM COACH, LLC
Your Autism Coach, LLC provides comprehensive support programs and seminars for parents and families of special needs children and adults. Deanna Picon is an award-winning writer and author of The Autism Parents’ Guide to Reclaiming Your Life. Her mission is to empower parents as they advocate for their children.
Website: www.yourautismcoach.com
Location: New York City
Contact: Deanna Picon
Phone: 347-869-4705
