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Therapy and Educational Resources: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation’s leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders, and specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Currently, the hospital provides ongoing care for more than 13,000 children challenged by conditions such as scoliosis, dislocated hip, clubfoot, limb-length differences, amputations, Legg-Perthes, arthritis, and spina bifida. There is no charge for treatment at the hospital. For more information on Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, please visit the website www.tsrhc.org. Website: http://www.tsrhc.org Cook Children's Hospital 801 7th Ave. Fort Worth,Texas 76104 The SMART institute of Fort Worth recommends Dr. Mauk or Dr. Gabriel for assessment and possible diagnosis. They recommend Duy Le from Cook's or his associates for ABA. Betsy O'hara leads the Trumatic Brain Injury Support group Phone: (682) 885-1709 Website: http://www.cookchildrens.org/ Prelude Music Therapy The mission of Prelude Music Therapy is to serve children and adults with special needs through sharing information; creating and publishing music therapy strategies; and giving workshops and presentations to professionals, parents, and students. Musical therapy which address an assortment of issues which affect those with disabilities. Kathleen Coleman Colleyville,Texas 76104 Phone: (817) 481-2323 Website: http://home.att.net/~preludetherapy/index.html Kathy Kelchner, M.Ed. Educational Consultants (Specializing in services for the disabled population and their families) Very experienced educator, in and out of the classroom. Helps prepare ground work for success in the classroom as well as teaching strategies to those having special needs. 2123 S. Woody Rd Dallas, Texas 75253 Phone: (972) 286-8808 Cell: (214) 502-3370 E-mail: kathykelchner@aol.com Website: http://www.kelchner.net The Handwriting Clinic The clinic offers print and cursive classes, pre-school classes for sensory-motor ABC classes and pre-handwriting skills, private therapy and assistive technology. They welcome those students with autism, Tourette Syndrome, or other learning differences. Jan McCleskey, MA, OTR 3314 N Central Expressway (1 block north of Parker Road) just behind Joe's Crab Shack Plano, Texas Phone: 972 633-1974 Website: http://www.thehandwritingclinic.com Lindamood-Bell Lindamood-Bell is an organization dedicated to enhancing human learning. Founded by the authors of critically acclaimed programs that develop the sensory-cognitive processes that underlie reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, and visual motor skills. The Process-Based education™ programs are for individuals ranging from severely learning disabled to academically gifted–ages 5 years through adult. Website: http://lblp.com/index.html The SMART Institute The Smart institue offers speech therapy, occupational therapy (including sensory intergration) and physical therapy. Most of the children they treat are ages 6 and under and have various diagnoses such as autism, Down syndrome, etc. They require a referral from a physician (usually PCP or developmental pediatrician) and will check insurance benefits. If therapy will benefit the child, the child usually attends treatment 1-2x per week so specific goals can be met. Phone: (817) 732-7621 Copyright © 2005, All Rights Reserved The resources and links found on this page are not endorsed by Books by MK, or by personal recommendation by Martha Kate Downey. If used as a resource by Martha Kate Downey, it will be stated as being so, but it is not to be construed as Martha Kate Downey being held responsible for information and/or services given by the organization or resource. mk@mkdowney.com