The following lists serve as a directory of local practitioners who provide various services in the special education community. Listing here does not imply an endorsement from SEED.
If there are any resources that you think would be good additions to this guide, please e-mail us at: seedlaf@seedlafayette.org.
Au Pair Agencies
- Apex PROaupair, Jane Smith: jane.smith@proaupair.com (510) 410-0264. https://proaupair.com
Developmental Pediatricians
- Dr. Marianna Eraklis, 23 Orinda Way, Suite 312, Orinda, CA, (925) 254-4000. Website: http://www.dbped.com
Educational Resources
- Assessing Kids: Provides psychoeducational testing for kids ages 6-13 and special education advocacy. https://bayareaadvocate.com.
Entertainment & Fun
- AMC Sensory-Friendly Movies: On the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, select AMC theaters offer a sensory-friendly screening of kid-friendly new releases. Current locations include Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose. https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Neuropsychologists
Occupational Therapists
- A Hop, Skip and a Jump Ahead: 614 Ahwahnee Court, Walnt Creek, CA, (925) 930-6292. www.ahopskipandjumpahead.com
- Child’s Play Occupational Therapy Services: 3400 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 200, Lafayette, CA, 925-954-4546. www.childsplayotservices.com
- Max-Ability: 15 Altarinda Rd. Orinda, CA, (925) 253-1347. maxabilityotr@yahoo.com
Scouting
- Boy Scout Troop 1994 in Concord, CA: Provides special needs youth an opportunity to thrive in a traditional Boy Scouts of America Program. Contact: David and Sheila Rowntree, rowntreedavid@att.net
- Boy Scout Troop 224 in Lafayette, CA: Partners with an existing scouting program that is very experienced with scouting for special needs boys. Contact: Bill Lew, WWL.94549@gmail.com
Speech Therapists
- Cameron Speech-Language Center: 8 Camino Encinas, Suite 220, Orinda, CA, (925) 386-6256. www.cameronspeech-languagecenter.com
- The Speech Pathology Group: 2021 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite C202, Walnut Creek. https://speechpathologygroup.com
Sports Organizations
- Challenger Little League: Program for children ages 5-18 with physical and/or educational challenges helping them to enjoy the full benefits of Little League participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities. Website: https://www.lafayettelittleleague.org/page/show/693820-challenger-2013-
- East Bay Sea Serpents: Runs both spring and fall swim team programs in the Lamorinda community. http://www.ebss.team
- Oakland Ice Center Operated by Sharks Ice: Special needs and therapeutic skating programs designed for athletes with physical and developmental challenges. http://www.oaklandice.com/figure-skating/special-needs-therapeutic-skating-program
- Walnut Creek E-Soccer: Inclusive soccer program serving central and east Contra Costa County. https://e-sports.org/location/walnut-creek/
- Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center: Therapeutic riding and hippo therapy for children with a wide range of disabilities in a safe and secure environment. http://xenophontrc.org
Support Groups
- All in Need Family Support: Supports families of children with special needs by offering respite care in a nurturing and learning environment promoting social interaction and motor activities in a sensory-based environment. https://allinneed.org
- Care Parent Network: Parent-to-parent emotional support and help navigating services for families of children (birth to 22 years) with special needs. www.contracostaarc.org/html/care.html
- CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder: Non-profit organization that supplies scientific, research-based information to parents and adults with ADHD. www.chaddnorcal.org
- Contra Costa Child Care Council Inclusion Project: Offers support to parents and licensed childcare providers throughout Contra Costa County for children requiring special accommodations in child care settings. https://www.cocokids.org/learning-institute/inclusion-project/
- Faith-Based Special Needs Support: A consortium of churches and synagogues that provide support for families with diverse abilities. Contact: Kristine Gilmore, 925-683-0078; Kristine.gilmore@pswc.org
Therapists
- Annette Blackman, PhD, LMFT, 919 Village Center #2, Lafayette, CA, (925) 323-8814. annetteblackman@cs.com