619-299-1411 171 Saxony Rd. #210 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-633-1411 www.themusictherapycenter.com Where Music Begins, Academy of Music Adaptive music and signing lessons. Uses Simply Music, Kindermusik and Signing Smart to provide neurological, cognitive, language and social skills that benefit students with special needs. 2399 Caringa Way Carlsbad, CA 92009 760-456-9036
NEURO PRODUCTS The Alert Program Self-regulation program. 877-897-3478 www.alertprogram.com Balametrics Kits to help balance and improve thinking and hand control. 800-894-3187 www.balametrics.com Bal-A-Vis-X, Inc. Balance, auditory and vision exercises that are fun for kids. 316-722-8012 www.bal-a-vis-x.com Brain Gym International Program that gets kids moving and brains thinking. www.braingym.org Cogmed Working Memory Training Computer-based program designed to enhance working memory in individuals with attention deficits, learning disorders, brain injury or stroke. 888-748-3828 www.cogmed.com Handwriting Without Tears Handwriting program. 888-983-8409 www.hwtears.com Integrated Listening Systems (iLs) Patent-pending multi-sensory program that takes sound therapy to a new level of efficacy by combining
advanced psychoacoustics with visual and balance activities that are performed while listening. Designed to enhance auditory processing, attention, regulation and functional learning abilities. 303-741-4544 www.integratedlistening.com
Forward. 888-816-0010 www.scilearn.com
Interactive Metronome Neurological assessment and treatment tool used to help children with learning and developmental disorders, such as sensory integration disorder, ASD, Cerebral Palsy, nonverbal learning disorder, ADD/ADHD. 877-994-6776 www.interactivemetronome.com
Bannister Family House Low-cost stays for families of people receiving long-term care at UC San Diego Health (and who meet eligibility guidelines). 406 Dickinson St., SD, 92103 619-543-7977 www.health.ucsd.edu
The Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning Identification, prevention and treatment of developmental and learning disorders. 301-304-8834 www.icdl.com Listening Fitness with the LiFT A personalized program designed to facilitate auditory processing, sensory integration, attention, speech-language acquisition, learning and overall well-being. Listening Fitness is an educational technique that uses a child’s own voice and filtered music to develop and improve listening skills in persons with ADD, auditory processing deficits, Autism, Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), Dyslexia, learning disabilities, and speech and language disorders. 6185 Paseo del Norte #100 Carlsbad, CA 92011 760-438-3300 www.listeningfitness.com PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Program uses pictures for children with communication delays. 888-732-7462 www.pecsusa.com Scientific Learning – Fit Brains Learn Better Products help develop the fundamental language and attention skills needed for reading and social language success, including Fast
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NONPROFIT FAMILY RESIDENCES (FOR SAN DIEGO HOSPITAL STAYS)
Ronald McDonald House of San Diego Offers low-cost or free housing for parents of children receiving longterm treatment at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. Food and relaxation spaces are available for local and visiting families with children in long-term care. 2929 Children’s Way SD, 92123 858-467-4750 www.rmhcsd.org
NUTRITION/FEEDING/HOME HEALTH PRODUCTS Advanced Medical DME Provides equipment, training and support necessary for non-invasive treatment of sleep disorders. Works with insurance to ensure best possible options for patients. 913-721-3737 www.advancedmedicaldme.com Belly Bands Soft, fabric bands with Velcro custom-sized for children and designed to protect the Mickey Button or PEG tube during play and therapy. Free to kids in San Diego and a nominal fee for those outside the city. 270-F N El Camino Real #457 Encinitas, CA 92024 www.cecilyscloset.org Bundiebaby A bundling system that works around G-tubes and medical equipment. 443-878-9822 www.bundiebaby.com
Chef Stacy Powell Personal chef experienced in glutenfree, wheat-free, diabetic and heart healthy meals for recovery or for every day needs. Cooking parties and instruction also available. 760-533-7572 www.chefstacy.com Child Development Associates (CDA) Child Care Food Program for 0-12 (See listing under Infant and Toddler Specific) ChildLife Essentials Vitamins for infants and children. 800-993-0332 www.childlifenutrition.com Coloplast Bladder, bowel and wound care products designed to be efficient and easy to use. Knowledgeable and caring staff educate parents, young adults and doctors on the selection, care and use of every product. Spanish help available. 800-533-0464 www.coloplast.us End Picky Eating Assessment, hair tissue mineral analysis, and therapy including a sequential oral sensory approach in conjunction with sensory motor techniques to address the root problem of picky eating. Collaborates with doctors to ensure child’s medical needs are met. Webinars available. 619-846-1196 www.endpickyeating.com Farm Fresh to You Local organic farm partners with other local farms to provide a variety of seasonal, organic produce delivered to your home. They make healthy living easy and stress-free, and even little, picky eaters enjoy receiving their organics deliveries. 800-796-6009 www.farmfreshtoyou.com Feingold Association of the US Dietary Program Nutritional program for children with special needs. 631-369-9340 www.feingold.org