Neurodiversity and Autism Services

My Milo Loves series is intended for all audiences. The rhymes and colorful illustrations are engaging for all children. I am working on a book about autism and how typically developing peers can better understand, and relate to people on the spectrum. It is about kindness and tolerance. Also included are suggestions of how people on the spectrum might improve their social skills. For example, making eye contact, staying on subject during conversations, etc. 

My goal is to provide a list of resources that will help parents and teachers. This is a growing list. If you'd like to add to it, please email me.

LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS

https://www.asaphilly.org

https://www.familiesccanphilly.org

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES

Communiverse® LLC 

Contact Founder Susan Paul, M.A. CCC/SLP

Therapy Solutions across the Lifespan in Our ‘Home’ or Yours, Conshohocken, PA

https://www.communiverse.biz/

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES

Totaly Sense-Sensational, LLC Blue Bell, PA

https://totalysensesational.com/

APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Timothy School

Educating Students with Autism for over 65 years.

Berwyn, PA

https://thetimothyschool.org/

TRANSITION SERVICES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Jane Cordero, M.Sp Ed., M. Ed, Board Certified Exceptional Needs Specialist

Email: improvinglives1atatime@gmail.com

School District of Philadelphia

Jane is a special education and transition specialist with a vision and passion for improving lives.

EMPLOYERS PRACTICE OF HIRING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES:

So Much to Give Inclusive Café: Skippack, PA

Community Cup Coffee House: Havertown, PA

Steve’s Sew ‘n Vac: King of Prussia, PA

Bitty and Beaus Coffee Shop: Bethlehem, PA

MANNA: Philadelphia, PA

ARA Mark: Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Airport: Philadelphia, PA

School District of Philadelphia: Food services, IT

FEDERAL

Employers practice of hiring those with disabilities:

CVS

Walgreens

THERAPY DOG CERTIFICATION

Dog Academy

https://www.dogacademy.org/