Resources in the Asheville Community, North Carolina
Autism Society of North Carolina
The Autism Society of North Carolina in Asheville is an organization that is committed to providing support and promoting opportunities which enhance the lives of individuals within the autism spectrum and their families.
- Western Regional Office in Asheville
- Regional Director – Joseph Yurchak
- 30 Garfield Street, Suite F
- Asheville, NC 28803
- Phone: (828) 236-1547
- http://autismsociety-nc.org/
Family Support Network of WNC
- FSN of Western NC
- 11 Vanderbilt Park Drive
- Asheville, NC 28803
- Phone: (828) 213-0033
- Tollfree: (888) 810-2800 ext. 2
- Fax: (828) 213-0039
- http://missionhospitals.org/familysupport
TEACCH
TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication related handicapped CHildren) is an evidence-based service, training, and research program for individuals of all ages and skill levels with autism spectrum disorders.
- Clinical Director: Steve Love, Ph.D.
- Phone: (828) 251-6319
- srlove@med.unc.edu
- http://www.teacch.com/
In-home Educational Programs
Autism Consulting and Training, Inc.
Autism Consulting and Training, Inc. provides in-home educational services focusing on academics, behavior, social skills, sensory issues, and communication in Asheville, North Carolina. Certified, Special Education teachers implement individualized programs to meet your child’s diverse needs. In addition, Autism Consulting and Training, Inc. provides parent and teacher support.
- Director: Jennifer Strauss Lingle, M.Ed.
- Phone: (305) 793-8280
- Fax: (888) 205-0138
- JenniferLingle@AutismConsultingandTraining.com
Therapies
Asheville Speech
Asheville Speech Associates is a group of speech and language pathologists who are trained to treat people of all ages and all associated disorders. They also have a full reading program with both comprehensive reading evaluations and specialized reading therapy. Asheville Speech Associates has offices in Asheville, Hendersonville and Marshall. They accept Medicaid, Health Choice, Medicare and most private insurances.
- Phone: (828) 285-8814
- Fax: (828) 285-9144
- http://www.ashevillespeech.com
WNC Best
Western North Carolina Behavioral Education, Services and Treatment (WNC BEST) is a private organization whose goal is to provide science based intervention for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. WNC BEST works with families, related professionals, and educators in order to maximize potentials for early learners.
- Director: V. Caroline Minicozzi, SLP/CCC, BCBA
- Phone: (828) 778-2378
- http://www.wncbest.org
Community Services
The Spectrum by Dragonfly Forest
The Spectrum by Dragonfly Forest offers groups and clubs that are intended to be enjoyable and self-affirming, to build confidence and provide social opportunities. Although their main focus is enhancing the quality of life, they find that when people are involved in well-structured group activities which interest them, they are less anxious, and more motivated to increase their social skills repertoire. Their wonderful group leaders teach social skills in applicable moments, when people seem ready to learn. Their focus is on people having fun, being safe, and participating as full members of our community.
- Contact: Sylvia van Meerten
- Phone: 828-458-0313
- http://www.autismsocialgroups.org
Resources in the Miami Community
University of Miami/Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD)
UM-NSU CARD is a comprehensive outreach and support program serving people with autism and related disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them. UM-NSU CARD operates in three Florida counties under the supervision of a constituency board comprised of family members who help guide program policy priorities and activities.
Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System
Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System-South, operating through Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Division of Special Education is a special education support system for educators, parents, and professionals who work with students with disabilities.
http://fdlrs-south.dadeschools.net/index.html
Autism Society of Miami-Dade
The Autism Society of Miami-Dade is part of the Autism Society of America founded in 1965. They are a volunteer, parent based organization. They serve approximately 1000 families in Miami-Dade. They help support our families by giving them a place where they can be themselves and not feel alone.
http://www.autismsocietymiami.org/
In-home Educational Programs
Autism Consulting and Training, Inc.
Autism Consulting and Training, Inc. provides in-home educational services focusing on academics, behavior, social skills, sensory issues, and communication in Asheville, North Carolina and Miami, Florida. Certified, Special Education teachers implement individualized programs to meet your child’s diverse needs. In addition, Autism Consulting and Training, Inc. provides parent and teacher support.
- Jennifer Strauss Lingle, M.Ed.
- Director of Autism Consulting and Training, Inc.
- 305-793-8280
- LingleJen@gmail.com
Therapies
Kinetic Kids, Inc.
Kinetic Kids, Inc. is a leading provider of therapy to children throughout south Florida. The organization is extremely proud to offer services in the home, school, in their pediatric teaching clinic located on the campus of Barry University, and at their main office located in Miami, Florida. The mission of Kinetic Kids is to provide child-centered therapy with an interdisciplinary collaborative approach that helps insure each child reaches his or her fullest potential. They offer occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech and language therapy services
- Jennifer Gober, MSOT, OTR/L, CTRS
- Director of Kinetic Kids, Inc.
- http://www.kinetickidstherapy.com
- 1000 West Ave. #1411 Miami Beach, FL 33139
- 305-878-0083(Business Line for Main Clinic)
- 305-898-7218 (Business Line for Barry University Clinic)
- 305-477-7808 (Fax)
- 305-778-9198(Cell)
- jgober01@hotmail.com
Keys to Communication, Inc.
Keys to Communication, Inc. is a private practice that provides speech-language pathology services for children with speech and/or language delays or disorders, articulation disorders, fluency issues, central auditory processing disorders (CAPD), and specializes in working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related disabilities.
- Kristin Paulson, M.S., CCC-SLP
- Director of Keys to Communication, Inc.
- 300 N. Royal Poinciana Blvd.
- Miami Springs, FL 33166
- 786-457-6074
- kjpaulson70@yahoo.com
Sunset Speech and Language Pathology
Sunset Speech and Language Pathology is a therapist-owned practice located in South Miami, offering comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic speech and language services for individuals of all ages. The goal of Sunset Speech is to help clients and families overcome a variety of communication disorders and differences by implementing the latest research-based therapy techniques in a supportive environment.
- Melissa Berry M.A., CCC-SLP
- Director of Sunset Speech and Language Pathology
- Sunset Speech and Language Pathology LLC
- 1550 South Dixie Hwy Suite 214
- Coral Gables, FL 33146
- Tel: 305-740-9688
- Cell: 917-592-3322
- Fax: 305-428-9521
- http://www.sunsetspeech.com