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Compiled by ASW and local chapters in Wisconsin
Madison and Janesville/Beloit resources are listed on the Madison Chapter web page
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The purpose of this information is to help families find services that they need. It is based on research and parent recommendations. The Autism Society does not endorse the treatments and therapies included, nor can it take any responsibility for the results . We merely provide information to be used by families in making their own decisions. Also, there are undoubtedly things that we've missed. If you find any errors, or have any additional resources you think should be included, please let us know by calling the ASW office at (920) 553-0278. Inclusion of names on this list does not indicate endorsement of any practitioner by ASW or local Wisconsin chapters. Families have different levels of satisfaction with every professional or service named.
To add a resource to this page, email asw@asw4autism.org
Wisconsin provides services through a variety of agencies.
BIRTH to 3 (Department of Human Services) provides early intervention services for children with developmental needs. Services include in-home and center-based special instruction, newsletter, parent facilitator, assessments, evaluations, case planning counseling, advocacy, school transitioning, information and referral as well as service coordination/case managements. Staff facilitate Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) based on priorities and concerns of the family.
Department of Human Services (DHS) Other Services/Programs. Development Center, Supported Employment Evaluation and Work Programs, Community Options Program (COP), Community Support Program (CSP), Medicaid Waiver Programs, KINSHIP Care, guardianship services and transportation are available.
Department of Public Health (DPH) provides public health nurse visits, prenatal care coordination, and school nursing for most county schools. FREE county wide childhood immunizations and adult tetanus offered. Well-child screening through KIDS CARE and Health Check, WIC nutrition project for eligible families, and Home Health Care including therapies are also provided.
FOR U (DPH) provides care coordination and health benefits counseling for families with children with special health care needs from birth to 21. FOR U staff will help with medical and educational transition and work with other service providers to improve access to resources in the community. Parent Consultants provide parent-to-parent support, and practical information from their experience to help in caring for children. 1-(800)-400-FORU for rural areas.
Family Support Program (DPH) provides services for families who have a child with severe disabilities living at home. The program offers information and assistance in finding service programs and community resources, case planning and case managements, and a limited amount of funding to buy goods or services not available through other programs.
Wisconsin and Federal Benefits Programs: Katie Beckett, Social Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Income, Healthy Start, and other health insurance programs help parents pay for medically necessary care and services.
Social Security Disability Claims
http://www.disability-claims.net/
Filing your social security claim brochure: DisabilityClaims.pdf
Wisconsin First Step 1-(800)-642-7837 (information and referral for children through age 21).
Maternal and Child Health Hotline 1-(800)-722-2295 (information and referral on maternal and child health related services in Wisconsin).
First Call for Help, La Crosse, 1-(800)-362-8255, covers the following Wisconsin counties: Jackson, Trempeleau, Buffalo, Monroe, La Crosse, Vernon, Crawford, Richland, and Grant.
Milwaukee area: Lutheran Social Services Birth to Three 1-(414)-649-8564.
Regional Centers for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Five centers that a statewide, integrated system for children with special health care needs and their families, including autism. The centers provide a system of information, referral, and follow-up services for families of children with special health care needs and providers with access to complete and accurate information. The centers make referrals to various agencies and programs, as appropriate, based on the information requested and need for follow-up services. Examples include local health departments, county and tribal human/social services, Social Security Administration, schools, Child Care Resource and Referral agencies, childcare providers, various local community-based organizations, WIC, Birth to 3, Family Support, and Independent Living Centers. The First Step Hotline program will support the statewide information and referral needs for the Regional Centers.
Facts for Families. Highly Recommended. These fact sheets have been updated to give a basic description and general information on a variety of services and supports available in most parts of Wisconsin to families of children with disabilities or "special needs". Each fact sheet also provides suggestions on how to obtain further information regarding a specific service or program.
Financial and Community Living Resources
Education-Related Information
Other Home and Community Services and Supports
Wisconsin Family Ties, 16 N. Carroll St., Suite 640, Madison, 53703, info@wifamilyties.org, a statewide non-profit run by and for families with children or adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders. www.wifamilyties.org
Wisconsin Information Server Wisconsin state agencies, legislature, public eduction, and more. State of Wisconsin's information server. Starting point for resources available from Wisconsin state agencies, departments and other governmental branches. Links to information resources at the University of Wisconsin campuses, as well as sources from other states and the federal government.
If you have insurance, your primary physician or pediatrician should be consulted for referrals to specialists who have experience with autism and PDD. Pediatricians, neurologists and psychologists may not recognize autism spectrum disorders if they do not specialize in this area.
If you are not insured, your local public school district will do an assessment free of charge.
You will want to contact a local autism society chapter in the area where these professionals are located to talk to other parents about their experience with the various clinics/professionals.
Milwaukee area
Dr. Bruce Semon, M.D. PhD. 1-(877)-332-7899 (toll free); local Milwaukee 1-(414)-351-1194, 5555 No. Port Washington Road, Suite 200, Glendale, WI 53217. A board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, as well as a board certified adult psychiatrist. Practices both traditional and alternative medicine, depending on the approach the family desires. Website is http://www.nutritioninstitute.com
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, 9000 W. Wisconsin Ave., PO box 1997
Milwaukee, WI 53210 1-(414)-266-2000, Dr. Richard Barthel, Pharmaceutical Psychiatrist and Dr. Sims, Developmental Pediatrician
Autism, Behavior, Communication Evaluation Program for Children with Complex Developmental Problems. Comprehensive Multi-Specialty Team Evaluations for Young Children with Autism, Pervasive Developmental Delay, Atypical Developmental Patterns, Behavior/Adjustment Problems, Communication Delays and Disorders. Multi-Specialty Team includes: Developmental Pediatrician, Pediatric Psychologist, Pediatric Social Worker, Speech/Language Pathologist. Services Provided: Family-Centered, Coordinated Diagnostic Evaluation by Multi-Speciality Team, Recommendations regarding Treatment and Educational Programs, Counseling Parents about Diagnosis, Intervention, and Prognosis, Referral to Other Specialists as Needed (e.g., audiology, child psychiatry, genetics, neurology, ophthalmology), Follow-Up Evaluations to Monitor Child's Progress. Child Development Center, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. 414-266-2928
Dr. Richard Colin, Pediatric neurologist 1-(414)-258-4644, 2323 N. Mayfair Rd., Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Jeff Crisco, Psychologist 1-(414)-476-9755, 3333 N. Mayfair Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226.
Dr. Robert Newby, Pediatric Neuropsychologist 1-(414)-454-5660, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200 W. Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226.
Curative Rehabilitation Services, Dr. Larry Siegel, Developmental Pediatrician and Dr. Richard Markell, Psychologist 1-(414)-259-1414 x467
Madison
Waisman Center, Clinical Services Unit (CSU), U of Wisconsin-Madison.
Waisman Center Developmental Disabilities Clinic, 1500 Highland Ave., Madison, 1-(608)-263-5815. Dr. Lewis Leavitt, Developmental Pediatrician.
Meriter Hospital Pediatric Developmental Clinic, 202 S. Park St., Madison, WI 1-(608)-267-6173
Neurodevelopmental Clinic, St. Mary's Hospital, 800 S. Brooks St., Madison 1-(608)-259-3545
University of Wisconsin Hospital Child Development Clinic, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, 1-(608)-263-9000
Dr. Tina Iyama, Developmental Pediatrician 1-(608)-262-7171 Waisman Center, 1500 Highland Madison, WI 53705
U. W. Madison Department of Communicative Disorders Speech and Hearing Clinics, 1975 Willow Drive, Madison, 1-(608)-262-3951
Central Wisconsin
Achieve Center, 2600 Stewart Ave, Suite 38, Wausau WI 54401. (715) 845-4900. Dr. Katherine Burrows, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, can perform developmental assessments for children as young as 6 months, and neuropsychological assessments for children aged 6 years and older. Other services include mental health counseling for individuals and families; support groups for parents of children on the autistic spectrum; and care coordination, providing liaison services to the school system, social services, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Marshfield Clinic 1-(800)-782-8581
Northwest Wisconsin
Dr Jenna Saul, MD, is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who practices evidence-based, patient-centered, and solution-focused care with with children and families. Three locations in Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, and Sheboygan. Expertise in Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Approved by the state for diagnosis of Autism and PDD. www.drjenna.net
Others
Dr. Cathy Lord, PhD, Psychologist, Dr. Edwin Cook, MD, Psychiatrist 1-(312)-702-6218, University of Chicago Hospital, Child Psychiatry Clinic Chicago, IL 60637
Your HMO or insurance plan may cover speech, physical, and occupational therapy for your child. If services are being provided by a school district with no summer program, your child may qualify for insurance-paid services in the summer. Consult your primary physician or pediatrician. Please note: a recent Supreme Court decision has determined that school districts must provide summer programming if parents ran document that their child regresses significantly without instruction, or that their child is in a critical stage of development in a particular area, such as speech and language. The summer programming must be written into the IEP. For more information contact your child's autism specialist or case manager.
Public school early childhood and special education programs. You can get services even if your child attends a private school or is home-schooled. All of the area HMO's and hospitals have speech, physical, and occupational therapy services available. Fee for service plans allow you to choose your own provider.
If your child qualifies for Medical Assistance (also called the Katie Beckett Program), it may cover speech, physical, occupational, and behavioral therapies, plus other medical needs. Parents can choose the provider, but not all providers will accept MA. Medical Assistance is now covering behavioral therapy services for children through age 14 in Wisconsin through certified providers.
U. W. Madison Dept. of Communicative Disorders Speech and Hearing Clinics 1-(608)-262-3951. Services provided by 2nd year Masters Degree candidates under the direction of clinical staff. Cost of a one hour individual therapy session is $25.00 currently.
Intensive In-home Behavioral Treatment Providers
In Wisconsin, the Medicaid program covers intensive in-home therapy for children with autism by certified providers. There are now a number of providers offering services either locally and/or in various areas of the state. The list below includes a link to information these providers gave ASW:
Serving: Milwaukee, Fond Du Lac, Waukesha, Outagamie, Brown, Waushara, Waupaca, Portage, Winnebago & Calumet Counties (others pending)
Vivian Hazell, LPC - Executive Director
Kristine Dunlap, Ph.D. - Clinical Director
Kari Barnes, M.A. - Director of Development
Sara Kaiser - Director of Business Operations
1-(920)-795-4183
Post Intensive In-home behavioral treatment providers
Home-based Treatment Sources:
These services work with parents and children in the home to treat behavioral problems.
Bridges for Families, Waisman Center, 1500 Highland Ave., Madison, provides education and/or therapy for children under 3 with developmental delays who live in the Madison school district, 1-(608)-263-9907.
Waisman Center Community Ties Program 1-(608)-263-9907, serves children over age three.
Mendota Mental Health Institute Home Community Treatment Program, 301 Troy Drive, Madison, WI 53704 1-(608)-243-2673.
The Son-Rise Program is a treatment program that trains parents to work with their own children in a relationship-based therapy program described in the book, Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues. There is a small group of Madison area parents using this program. For information on the program and trainings, see the web site at www.son-rise.org, or call 1-(800)-714-2779.
Residential Treatment Facilities:
Winnebago Mental Health Institute 1-(920)-235-4910, a state facility located near Oshkosh.
Chileda Habilitation Institute, 1020 Mississippi St., LaCrosse, WI 54601, 1-(608)-782-6480. Home and treatment center for children and young adults who have developmental disabilities due to closed head injuries, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, autism, behavioral and genetic liabilities and physical handicaps.
St. Colletta, W4955 Highway 18, Jefferson, WI 53549-9799, 1-(920)-674-4330, serves people over age 18.
Dual Diagnosis of Autism/Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome and Autism Internet Information Center
Free Podcasts
A series of FREE informative podcasts designed to provide factually correct
information to the public on ASDs.
www.mic.mypodcast.com
DPI on the Internet The Department of Public Instruction and the Exceptional Education Team are on the internet. Visit their site for a wealth of information on a variety of topics including: the IDEA-B State Plan, the Council on Exceptional Education, IDEA Complaints, Monitoring, Due Process, IDEA Reauthorization and PI 11 Rule Change, Information Bulletins, Program Information, EEN Triangle of Support and Parent and Child Rights. Go here for DPI information about autism For information about programs for children with autism, contact Marge Resan, Education Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, P. O. Box 7841, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7841 or 1-(608)-267-9158, Margaret.Resan@dpi.wi.gov.
If you have decided to home school your child, you must file a form with the Dept. of Public Instruction called PI-I 206. This form states that you will provide at least 875 hour per year of instruction using a sequentially progressive curriculum of fundamental instruction in six areas: reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and health. There is no monitoring done by DPI, and home- schooled students are not required to take standardized achievement tests. You don't need to have your curriculum or calendar approved, and you don't need to have a teaching certificate, but you must take attendance.
Support Groups for home schooling:
Wisconsin Parents Association (WPA) P.O. Box 2502, Madison, WI 53701-2502, voice mail 1-(608)-283-3131. Statewide support and advocacy group. Hosts an annual conference at UW Stevens Point.
These are schools found by parents to be accepting of children with differences and cooperative in working with parents and specialists.
Statewide
Headstart Programs are required to accept a certain number of children with disabilities. Check the local phone book for numbers.
Appleton Area
Project Bridges and Appleton YMCA programs serve children with autism.
Chippewa County
Headstart accepts children with disabilities: Chippewa Falls (723-1211); Cornell (239-3301); New Auburn (237-2808); Cadott (289-3785).
Respite care varies for each county in Wisconsin. You'll need to call your county Human Services agency for information.
Easter Seal Society, 101 Nob Hill Rd., Suite 301, Madison, WI 53713. Respite for families and recreation for children and adults with disabilities. Children over 3 years old who require one on one assistance for physical, cognitive, or behavioral disabilities qualify for this program, which has week long programs in the summer. The camping facilities are just north of Wisconsin Dells. For information, call 1-(608)-277-8288.
Southeastern Wisconsin
In Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties:
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) 1-(414)-272-4500
In Ozaukee and Washington Counties:
Lutheran Social Services, 281-4400
Society's Assets, Inc. 1(414)-637-9128 (daytime respite care, Racine)
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin 1-(414)-453-1400
Oconomowoc Developmental Training Center, 36100 Genesee Lake Road, Oconomowoc, WI, 53066 (262) 569-5515 The program provides community-based, in-home behavioral consultation and training services to families with children who have been dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities and emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders.
Living with autism places a great deal of stress on the whole family. If you have health insurance, your mental health benefits may cover counseling services. If you are not insured, there may be private, non-profit corporations that base their fees on the family's ability to pay.
Disclaimer: Every treatment for autism has its detractors and none has proven to benefit in every case. Thus, the task of judging the effectiveness of potential treatments will ultimately fall on you to a larger extent than you will feel qualified to make. If the professional you visit strongly recommends some program or treatment, know that there are others who will recommend some other just as strongly. Note that many programs are made up from parts of several methods. There are many more methods than we have room to list here.
Things to watch out for: Miracle cures and people who tell you that their way is your child's only hope. People who think your child's autism is an emotional disturbance or is your fault. Teachers, therapists, social workers or family members working from outdated information.
Professionals who are knowledgeable about autism:
Glenis Benson, Ph.D. Educational Psychologist, has 30+ years working with persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Benson consults for ASDs as well as for behavioral challenges, (inclusive of FBAs and BIPs). She provides personnel training as well as consultation to schools, universities, families and professionals both nationally and internationally. You can reach her at: 1-(608)-217-6538. www.ASD-DOC.com or info@ASD-DOC.com
Dr. Tina Iyama, developmental pediatrician, Waisman Center, 1500 Highland Ave., Madison, 53705, 1-(608)-262-7171. Dr. Iyama has a special interest in Autistic Spectrum Disorders. She is focusing her clinical time on the early diagnosis of autism, and children under 2 1/2 years are given priority in scheduling.
Dr. Deborah McLeish, M.D., University Hospital Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine and Pediatrics, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, 53792, 1-(608)-263-6540.
Dr. Andrew Paulson, psychologist, 6506 Schroeder Road, Madison, 53711, (608) 441-0123, (800) 281-3781 toll free. Dr. Paulson is a partner in Integrated Development Services, and is a provider of relationship-based intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders, also known as "floor time." This therapy is described in the book, The Child with Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth, by Stanley Greenspan, Serena Weider, and Robin Simons. He is also an intensive in-home therapy provider and conducts peer social skill groups.
Alan Bain, D.O., 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1410, Chicago, IL, 60602, 1-(312)-236-7010. Dr. Bain is an internist who is interested in allergies and autism.
Dr. Kris Dunlap, Kari Banes - MA, and Vivian Hazell - Certified Family Counselor: Providing Consultation for children and adults with Autism and challenging behaviors, 1-(920)-795-4183.
Dr. Bruce Semon, M.D. PhD. 1-(877)-332-7899 (toll free); local Milwaukee 1-(414)-351-1194, 5555 No. Port Washington Road, Suite 200, Glendale, WI 53217. A board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, as well as a board certified adult psychiatrist. Practices both traditional and alternative medicine, depending on the approach the family desires. Website is http://www.nutritioninstitute.com
Autism Resources Network -- Nanette Negri, PhD, Michael Shoultz, PhD, Kate McGinnity, MS, Mary Graczyk, MS. These experienced professionals work with families, professionals, and school districts. They do assessments, develop goals and objectives, and give follow-up support. They also provide inservice training to teachers and support staff.
Dr. Corrine R. Donley, Ed.D. in Applied Behavior Analyis in Special Education. Family Interventionist for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Language Acquisition, Social Skills, and Cognitive Skills. Emphasizes the importance of family teaching during early childhood and family crisis intervention during the adolescent and adult years. Winnebago, Fond Du Lac, Outagamie, and Brown Counties. Does not accept Medical assistance through SSI. Phone 1-(920)-426-0585, fax 1-(920)-426-1943. Donley@athenet.net
Judy Endow, MSW. Private autism consultant; contact through:
www.makinglemonadestore.com;
Mary Graczyk, M.S., private consulting, 1-(414)-257-9157
Stacy Graff, private consulting on transition and adult issues, job coaching and behavioral issues. 1-(608)-241-1030
Selma Martinez, M.S. Ed., BCBA - ABA.VB Consultant, 1-(847)-997-7157, www.abachicago.com
Margaret C. Mazeika M.Ed., Educational/Behavioral Consultant. Providing inservice training, on site observation and consultation to families, agencies and school districts, ages 2 years and up. Wisconsin Dells and surrounding area. pmazeika@yahoo.com; 608-586-4541.
Kate McGinnity, M.S.private consulting, 1-(608)-423-4703
Molly Murphy, PhD, private consulting, 1-(608)-249-8252.
Nan Negri, Ph.D., private consulting, 1-(608)-244-1225
Michael Shoultz, Ph,D., private consulting, 1-(608)-242-0525 or AutResNet@aol.com
Solutions, 341 8 Stevens St., Madison, 1-(608)-231-0220. Director Jacqueline Irribarren has an masters degree in vocational rehabilitation and has worked for DVR. She offers vocational and transition counseling, job placement services, and case management.
Cathy Van Leuven, 1-(608)-833-1809, private consulting with parents and schools, expertise in ABA and therapeutic listening programs.
Paul White works at the Waisman Center through the Community Ties Program, 1-(608)-263-9620. Good with adolescents and challenging behavior.
DAN! Doctors
Dr. Daniel Rossignol, and Dr. Norman Schwartz
Communication Innovations, Inc.
6200 Nesbitt Road
Madison, WI 53719
608.278.4268
http://www.wisconsinhyperbarics.com/
Northeastern Wisconsin Area
Neil Fullan, MD provides diagnosis and ongoing management (medication, etc.). Anima Family Counseling 2475 University Way, Suite A Green Bay, WI 54302 Phone is (920) 469-1201 Fax: 920 469-3404
Dr Jenna Saul, MD, is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who practices evidence-based, patient-centered, and solution-focused care with with children and families. Three locations in Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, and Sheboygan. Expertise in Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Approved by the state for diagnosis of Autism and PDD. www.drjenna.net
Madison Area
Dr. Michael Yaffe, Dean Medical Center, 1313 Fish Hatchery Rd., Madison 1-(608)-252-8181. Dr. Yaffe has a subspecialty in gastroenterology.
Dr. Robert Judd, U.W. Children's Hospital, 600 Highland Ave., Madison 1-(608)-263-9059. Dr. Judd has a subspecialty in gastroenterology.
|Milwaukee Area
Dr. Bruce Semon, M.D. PhD. 1-(877)-332-7899 (toll free); local Milwaukee 1-(414)-351-1194, 5555 No. Port Washington Road, Suite 200, Glendale, WI 53217. A board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, as well as a board certified adult psychiatrist. Practices both traditional and alternative medicine, depending on the approach the family desires. Website is http://www.nutritioninstitute.com
Dr. Gregory Brown MD Autism Recovery and Comprehensive Health Center (ARCH Center) Provides Biomedical interventions for Autism ADHD and other developmental issues. 9612 S. Franklin Dr. Franklin, WI 53132 1-(414)-855-0240 Fax 1-(414)-855-0240 website is www.arch-wi.org
Communication Innovations, Inc. 6200 Nesbitt
Road Madison, WI 53719 608.278.4268
http://www.wisconsinhyperbarics.com/
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Madison Area
U.W. Madison Department of Communicative Disorders Speech and Hearing Clinics, 1975 Willow Drive, Madison, 53706, 1-(608)-262-3951, services provided by Master's Degree candidates under the direction of clinical staff. Cost of a 1-hour individual therapy session is currently $25.00.
The Clinic, 1800 Parmenter Street Suite #204, Middleton, WI 53562, 1-(608)-836-6855. Offers speech and language assessment and therapy as well as social groups.
Eileen Hamele, Therapeutic Resources, 6901 Seybold Rd., Madison, 53719, is a Fast ForWord provider, and can be reached at 1-(608)-278-7075.
Marge Blanc, Communication Development Center, 700 Rayovac Dr., Suite 200, Madison, 53711, 1-(608)-278-9161 www.communicationdevelopmentcenter.com
Southeastern Wisconsin
Special Therapies, Inc., Marie Coakley, SLP, W238 N1690 Rockwood Drive, Suite 500, Waukesha, WI 53188,
1-(262)-347-2222, www.specialtherapies.com
Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Institute, Joanne Denis 1-(414)-383-4490, 1545 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215.
Medical Support Services 1-(414)-886-3431, Mary Ann Meyers, 1100 Commerce Dr., Suite 114, Racine, WI 53406
Susan Carneol 1(414)-352-8206, 2515 W. Dunwood Rd., Glendale, WI 53209.
Shared Therapeutic Pediatrics (4 sites): Mayfair Professional Bldg.
2500 N. Mayfair Rd., Suite 520, Milwaukee, WI 53226, 1-(414)-778-6688 phone, 1-(414)-778-6699 fax
St. Francis Children's Center, 6700 N. Port Washington Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217, 1-(414)-351-8850 phone, 1-(414)-351-8845 fax
Southern Lakes Therapeutics, 317 E. Jefferson St., Burlington, WI 53185 1-(414)-763-4830 x42 or
1-(800)-582-0237 x42 phone
Easter Seals Society (Milwaukee county), 1-(414)-449-4444, 3090 N. 53rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53210
Midwest Neurological Rehab. Center 1-(414)-534-2301, 1701 Sharp Rd., Waterford, WI 53185.
MJ Care for Kids 1-(414)-529-4141, 11035 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners, WI 53130. MJ Care operates an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic in Milwaukee which offers physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as numerous specialty
programs such as Handwriting Without Tears, Fast ForWord, aquatic therapy and
other services. www.mjcare.com
Northeastern Wisconsin area
UW-Oshkosh Center for Communicative Disorders, University of WI-Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901. Office:
1-(920)-424-0762 Fax: 1-(920) 424-1764.
Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, Inc., 2523 14 3/4 Avenue, Rice Lake, WI 54868;
715-859-6670
WisTech, People with disabilities, their families, service providers and other members of the community can access WisTech for questions and information on over 17,000 products and services: selecting, funding, installing and using assistive technology. Information is provided at the local level through the State’s Independent Living Centers and is coordinated at the State level. WisTech provides information on selecting, funding, installing, and using assistive technology.
1-(800)-352-9877 www.wistech.org or www.wistech.org/WisTechInfo.html
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI), 357 N. Main St., Amherst, WI 54406,
1-(715)-824-6415. Provides training to schools on how to assess students with disabilities for assistive technology needs. Has a kit "Assistive Technology Tools and Strategies Assesment for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder." Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative.
Madison
Trace Center, at Waisman Center, 1500 Highland Ave., Madison, 1-(608)-262-6966. Communication Aids and Systems Clinic helps people select the best system of augmentative communication and computer access and learn how to use it. Includes evaluation, therapy, treatment, consultation, and inservice/training. Trace Center
Southeastern Wisconsin
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Clinic (part of the Center for
Communication Needs at
Steve Hodges, Sandy Hanenman, Sheboygan 1-(414)-459-3585
Judy Schouten, CESA 1 A.T.Specialist - 1-(414)-546-3000
Kari Dahl, UW-Stout Center for Rehab. Tech. 1-(715)-232-5028
Sheila Frick, offers sensory integration Therapy, auditory training and FastForWord. Therapeutic Resources,
Terrie Silverman, 524 E. Jefferson St Oconomowoc, WI (262) 569-7828.
Northeastern Wisconsin Area
SenseAble Kids Therapy Services. Provides services to children with autism.
Linda Socker OTR, SenseAble Kids Therapy Services, 812 S. Fisk Street Suite 109,
Green Bay, WI 54304, (920) 429-9936, specialize in using a developmental approach and utilizing sensory integration techniques to maximize learning.
Country Kids/City Kids provides hippotherapy and sensory integration therapy. 1120 Orlando Dr., DePere, WI 54115.
1-(920)-339-0700
Northern Wisconsin:
Madison Area
Sheila Frick, offers Sensory Integration Therapy, Auditory Training, Therapeutic Listening and FastForWord. Therapeutic Resources, 6901 Seybold Rd., Madison, WI 53711
1-(601)-278-7075
Children's Therapy Network at Integrated Community Connections, Specialize in sensory integration, therapeutic listening,
visual-motor and visual-perceptual skills, integrating floor time strategies
into treatment, and supporting social-regulation skills. They also work
with children with multiple diagnosis, including bipolar disorder, depression
and anxiety. 14 Ellis
Potter Ct., Ste 200, Madison, WI 53711, 1-(608)-204-6242, http://www.ids-wi.com/who
are we text.htm.
Southeastern Wisconsin
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Clinic (part of the Center for
Communication Needs at
Special Therapies, Inc., Susan Vaughan Kratz, OTR, BCP, Jackie Kucharski, OTR, Kimberly Stickel, OTR, W238 N1690 Rockwood Drive, Suite 500, Waukesha, WI 53188,
1-(262)-347-2222, www.specialtherapies.com
Cedar Haven Rehabilitation Agency (OT, PT, Speech): West Bend 1-(414)-334-1486 or
1-(414)-276-4370, Germantown 414-276-4370, Horicon 414-485-4400, Fond du Lac 920-924-7574, Grafton
1-(414)-375-4877.
Midwest Neurological Rehab. Center 1-(414)-534-2301, 1701 Sharp Rd., Waterford, WI 53185.
MJ Care for Kids 414-529-4141, 11035 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners, WI 53130
New Berlin Therapies, 1-(414)-782-9015, 2885 S Moorland Rd., New Berlin, WI 53151
Ozaukee Children's Therapy Services 1-(414)-241-8030, 11516 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, WI 53092.
Penfield Childrens Center, 1-(414)-344-7676, 833 N 26th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Racine County Opportunity Center, 1-(414)-554-5006, 4214 Sheridan Rd., Racine, WI 53403
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Clinic (part of the Center for
Communication Needs at
Physical Therapy Integration, 700 Rayovac Dr., Suite 208, Madison, 53711, 1-(608)-273-5595, lquast1@msn.com , provides a comprehensive, holistic delivery model using sensorimotor integration, craniosacral therapy, and neurodevelopmental training techniques to promote improved gross motor
movement and sensorimotor interaction with the environment. Special Therapies, Inc., Susan Vaughan Kratz, OTR, BCP, Jackie Kucharski, OTR, Kimberly Stickel, OTR, W238 N1690 Rockwood Drive, Suite 500, Waukesha, WI 53188,
1-(262)-347-2222, www.specialtherapies.com
For information about this technique, read the book, Your Inner Physician and You: CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release, by John E. Upledger, D.O., O.M.M., 1997, North Atlantic Books.
Northern Wisconsin:
Donna Wendelburg, Executive Director, and Frank T. Hayes, OD, Optometric Director, Achievers Unlimited, Inc., 104 South Main St., Suite 420, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935,
920-924-9898, Toll Free: 866-924-9898, provides functional vision therapy for individuals 6 months through adult. Publishes a newsletter and some
excellent books, kits and other materials on how parents can help their child develop vision and vision perception skills, eye-hand coordination, and total body coordination. Speaker services are also available.
Dr. Neil Margolis, Developmental Optometrist, 1120 North Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 200, Arlington Heights, IL
1-(847)-255-1040. Dr. Margolis has expertise and experience in working with people with autism. He dispenses Irlen lenses when indicated.
Irlen Method Colored Lenses: (for information, consult Reading by the Colors, by Helen Irlen) Irlen Clinic, 1935 Tanglewood, Glenview, IL 60025,
1-(847)-998-0966
Irlen Lenses: Educational Consultants, Ltd., 3328 Parkridge Ave., Appleton, WI 54914,
1-(920)-830-3560.
Visual Strategies - West Central Wisconsin
Heidi Eggers-Ulve, pediatric dentist, 1901 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301
1-(920)-432-2961
Margaret Miller, pediatric dentist, 518 Greene Ave., Green Bay, WI 1-(920)-437-6453
Southeastern Wisconsin
Drs. Rollefson, Trochlell & Assoc., 16655 W. Bluemound Rd. Suite 380, Brookfield, Wisconsin, 53005, phone (262)786-1270,
www.thefunkidsdentist.com.
Lindsay Riese, Suzuki Violin Teacher, Spaight St., Madison, WI 53703,
1-(303)-859-2745. Tutoring Services:
Janet Gustman, 715-735-5009;
jgustman@new.rr.com
Elizabeth Strickland, MS, RD, CD, 6915 Norway Rd., Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 1-(608)-834-0884, ADHDpuzzle@aol.com, provides comprehensive nutrition therapy to treat biochemical problems, food sensitivities, and nutritional deficiencies. Provides consultation on casein and gluten-free diet and nutrition supplements. Practice restricted to ADD, ADHD, PDD, and Autism. Nutrition workshops for parents and professionals.
Complete Health Services, 333 Bishop's Way, Suite 144, Brookfield, WI 53005, 1-(414)-860-1600. Provides evaluation and treatment for food allergies, nutritional deficits, heavy metal and lead poisoning.
Carolyn Salvi, Masters of Holistic Nutrition, Specialties include Gluten
Free/Casein Free Diet Counseling, supplements and other dietary consulting.
Experience in Autism and ADHD 1-(414)-331-7988 csalvi@wi.rr.com
A website with information and more about the brain: www.brainskills.co.uk/ “Dining Out with Autism Awareness – Free Toolkit
www.thecouncil.org/community/dining-out-with-autism-awareness-toolkit
Three Gaits Therapeutic Riding Center, office 3741 Hwy. 38, Stoughton, 1-(608)-877-9086, 3gaits@@mailbag.com . Hippotherapy and therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities. www.mailbag.com/users/3gaits
Camp Courageous, Monticello, Iowa 1-(319)-465-5916. One through six day sessions available year round and open to people with any disability. Respite care weekends available.
Wisconsin Badger Camp, Inc. has summer camp programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities(during different weeks). Application must be mailed by February 1st. Call
1-(608)-348-9689, FAX 1-(608)-348-9737 or write to P.O. Box 240, Platteville, WI 53818, e-mail wbc@pcii.net. Web site: www.badgercamp.com
Camp Hand-In-Hand, Twin Cities Autism Society, MN www.tcas.org/camphand.htm
MCFI's Adventures for L.I.F.E. summer camp. (Milwaukee Center for Independence's
Adventures for Leisure, Inclusion, Fun and Experiences). See
the Brochure. Resident camp near Dodgeville. Day camp near Newburg
(with bus transportation from Milwaukee and along I-43). Several dates to choose
from. The August 7-11th Day Camp is for age 12 to 21 on
the Autism spectrum only. Call Nancy Picket 1-(414)-937-2098 for more
information. Easter Seals of Wisconsin week-long camp for children with autism, Autust 13th to 17th, at Camp Wawbeek in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Northern Wisconsin:
Disney World - if you dread standing in line with your child with autism, stop in the Guest Relations Lobby near the main entrance of any of the four Disney Parks. The host will issue you a pass to use the special entrance to attractions. Call
1-(407)-934-7639 to obtain a "Disability Guide Book" for information and locations of special entrances. If your child is a "runner," you can rent a folding Maclaren stroller from Care Medical Equipment, 102 Drennen Rd., Suite B1, Orlando, FL 32806,
1-(407)-853-2273, web site www.caremedicalequipment.com
Great America has a similar program called "Exit Pass."
Katie Beckett Program offers Medical Assistance card to disabled children who reside with their families if they meet certain criteria. The assets of the child only are considered; the parents' income and assets are not considered.
1-(800)-362-3002 (for Madison area call 1-(608)-265-4102). Or write: The Katie Beckett Program, Bureau of Long Term Support, Division of Community Services, Dept. of Health & Social Services, P.O. Box 7851, Madison, WI 53707-7851.
Family Support provides financial assistance for eligible families of children with disabilities.
Family Support Program and Birth to 3 (Milwaukee County) Elizabeth Kraniak, 289-6285. Family Support, Waukesha County
1-(414)-548-7212. Family Support and Resource Center in Madison provides financial assistance for eligible families of children with disabilities.
1-(608)-221-4611.
For other counties in Wisconsin, call: 1-(800)-642-7837 (TTY1-800-282-1663) to find out your local county coordinator.
Title 19 (medical Assistance) 289-6100 for Milwaukee County or 1-(800)-924-5137 (Family Support) or
1-(800)-362-3002 (Medical Assistance Hot-line)
Social Security Administration 1-(800)-772-1213
Department of Health and Family Services has links to: Birth to 3 Program, Bureau of Developmental Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities Network, Family Support Program, Housing, Katie Beckett Program, Medicaid Waivers, Community Integration Programs, Community Supported Living Program, Person-Centered Planning, Self-Determination Project, Supported Employment, Wisconsin Independent Living Centers, WISTECH
Milwaukee County:
Qzaukee County Social Services 1-(414)-238-8200
Racine County Social services 1-(414)-636-3356
Waukesha County Social Services, Developmental Disabilities 1-(414)-548-7212
E-Z-On vests that can be used for children with behavioral issues when riding in a car. The Easter Seals KARS program is active in the Outagamie County area only and is hoping to have another KARS program in the Eau Claire area. The KARS program has car seats available for loan to families with children who need special seating due to a number of issues, including behavioral issues.
Families not in either of these areas might try calling the Wisconsin Safe Kids Coalition affiliated with the Center for Injury Prevention in Stevens Point. They have the E-Z-On vests and can be reached at
1-(800)-344-7580.
Epilepsy Foundation Affiliates. Find Wisconsin affiliates. Added April 2000
Madison
AUsome Social Group - Autism Society of America's Madison Area Chapter now has a social group for teen and young adults with autism (age 12 and up) that meets monthly, usually the first Saturday of the month. For information, call Nancy Alar,
1-(608)-222-4378, AUsome@hughes.net
Fishing Has No Boundaries is a program that pairs up a person with a disability with an experienced fisherman for a day of fishing. For information, call 1-(800)-261-FISH.
Kindcare, Inc. in Milwaukee provides recreation, day services and guardianships services for adults with developmental disabilities. The recently developed a more specifically designed program for adults with autism.
1-(414)-571-5566.
Able Trek Tours, P.O. Box 384, Reedsburg, WI 53959, 1-(800)-205-6713 or 1-(608)-524-3021, FAX
1(608)-524-8302, offers chaperoned and integrated tours for people with developmental challenges and others who need assistance traveling. Offers over 50 one-day and multi-day vacation packages. For information, contact Don Douglas at the above numbers.
RCDD Tours, based in Oshkosh, 1-(414)-236-6560. Tours limited to 18 participants and 5 escorts.
Progressive Travel, 1-(800)-231-4391, mostly I and 2 day bus trips to Twin Cities, Chicago, Milwaukee.
Wilderness Inquiry, 1315 5th St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 54414-9727, 1-(800)-728-0719, provides positive outdoor experiences for diverse groups of people. People with disabilities are welcome.
Wisconsin
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Dept. of Workforce Development, assists with transition and employment for people with disabilities. For Dane County call
1-(608)-266-1343 or 1-(800) 422-1738. People outside of Dane County call (800)
422-3477. Public schools must contact DVR as part of the transition plan required for students 14 and older. www.dwd.state.wi.wi.us./dvr
Opportunities, Inc., a division of Diversified Personnel Services, 925 Jefferson St., Fort Atkinson, 53538,
1-(920)-563-6926, or 111 N. 1st St., Watertown, 53094, 1-(920)-261-8444, offers a Multidisciplinary Assessment Profile (MAP) to evaluate and make recommendations concerning educational and employment needs of people with developmental disabilities.
Midstate Independent Living Center
Serving Adams, Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Taylor, Vilas & Wood Counties in Wisconsin.
Post High School Education
Wisconsin vocational and technical schools have staff who can provide support for students with disabilities. Check with your region/local school.
College Living
Chapel Haven (programs in Connecticut and Arizona)
http://www.chapelhaven.org
Brevard Center in Florida
http://www.brevardcenter.org
College Living Experience (programs in various sites)
http://www.cleinc.net
Wisconsin Mediation Project, 1-(414)-288-5535, provides information about using Wisconsin's Mediation System to solve disagreements about special education between parents and schools.
Special Education Advocacy and Consulting Alliance, P.O. Box 557, Portage, WI 53901, www.spedalliance.com, is a new fee-for-service source of assistance for parents of children with disabilities having difficulties with their child's school. Donna Hedrich, a former PEP advocate for this area, offers e-mail and phone consultations. To access the service, go to the web site or write to the address given above.
Wisconsin Coalition For Advocacy, 1-(608)-267-0214 Provides free advocacy and legal assistance for people with disabilities. When WCA is unable to take a case, it is often able to find an attorney who will take the case for full fee, partial fee, or pro bono (free of charge). WCA also participates in systems advocacy to minimize the need for individual advocacy or litigation.
Client Assistance Program (CAP), 1 West Wilson St., Madison, 1-(800)-362-1290 or
1-(608)-267-7422 (Madison), assists if you are having a conflict with DVR regarding services or lack thereof.
Advocacy and Benefits Counseling for Health (ABC for Health), 152 W. Johnson St., Suite 206, Madison, 53703,
1-(800)-585-4222, or 1-(608)-261-6939, info@safetyweb.org, is a non-profit law firm that helps you locate health care financing, offers counseling on the application or appeals process, and advocates for you when a conflict arises with an insurer, public benefit program, or a provider's billing department. You are eligible for services if you have children up to 19 years old and are
unable to obtain or afford health care, or if you have a child with a chronic illness or disability. www.safetynet.org
Parent Education Project of Wisconsin, Inc., 2192 South 60th St., West Allis, 53219,
1-(414)-328-5520. Provides workshops for parents on special education and parents' rights, the IEP, the transition from school to adulthood, school inclusion, and advocacy skills. Also provides telephone assistance and individual advocacy.
Legal Action of SE Wisconsin/ PatD'Alessio (educational attorney), 1-(414)-278-7722 ext.3069 (Milwaukee),
1-(414)-654- 0114 (Kenosha).
Marquette University Children with Special Health Care Needs Law Project Professor Jay Grenig
1-(414)-228-7090.
Stadler, Ron (good educational law attorney), 16655 W. Bluemound Rd. 1-(414)-827-1700, Brookfield, WI
Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities 1-(608)-266-7826, 722 Williamson St., P.O. Box 7851, Madison, WI 53707.
Full Citizenship Initiative 1-(414)-272-4500, 230 W. Wells St. Suite 502, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Help with insurance problems:
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, 123 W Washington Ave, 7th floor
PO Box 7873, Madison, WI 53707 1-(608)-266-3585 or 1-(800)-362-3020
ARC
The Arc-Wisconsin Disability Association, Inc.
Wisconsin Family Ties provides support for families of children with emotional, behavioral and mental disorders. WFT has a quarterly newsletter, a toll-free 'help-line'
1-(800)-422-7145, local parent support networks in some counties, advocacy, workshops.
St. Croix Disability Coalition New Richmond & Hudson. Provides educational activities in schools and communities, provides computer-based resource materials on disabilities, workshops and presentations, individual advocacy. Provides resources on: ADA, technical/adaptive equipment, employment, specific disabilities, camps/recreation, SSDI/SSI, DVR, legislation, organizations/support groups.
WisPact - The Wisconsin Pooled & Community Trusts or WisPACT trusts
provide
Website address: www.wispact.org
http://www.naturesedgetherapycenter.org
Provides speech, occupational and physical therapy to individuals in a natural
environment, incorporating hippotherapy, animal-assisted therapy, and
horticulture therapy with conventional treatment goals.Assistive Technology
Auditory Training
6901 Seybold Rd., Madison, WI 53711,
1-(601)-278-7075 Fax 1-(608)-278-7540
web address is www.aitforyou.com
email address: terries@execpc.com
The Clinic 1800 Parmenter Street Suite #204 Middleton WI
53562 (608) 836-6855
web address is www.theclinicinwisconsin.com
Occupational Therapists:
Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, Inc., 2523 14
3/4
Avenue, Rice Lake, WI 54868; 715-859-6670
http://www.naturesedgetherapycenter.org
Provides speech, occupational and physical therapy to individuals in a natural
environment, incorporating hippotherapy, animal-assisted therapy, and
horticulture therapy with conventional treatment goals.Physical Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy
Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, Inc., 2523 14 3/4 Avenue, Rice Lake, WI 54868;
715-859-6670
http://www.naturesedgetherapycenter.org
Provides speech, occupational and physical therapy to individuals in a natural
environment, incorporating hippotherapy, animal-assisted therapy, and
horticulture therapy with conventional treatment goals.Vision Therapists:
Visual Supports
Consultant
Visual Strategies aim for the abilities of children and adults with special
needs, who are challenged by Everyday Living Skills. We put together Visual
Supports to help with communication needs, transitions, schedules and more.
Visual Strategies goal is to keep their Visual Supports inexpensive for
families, group homes, and schools. Our visual cards are
professionally printed on high gloss heavy weight paper. Visit their on-line
shop at www.visual-consultant.com Dentists who work well with children with autism
Northeastern Wisconsin
Music Therapists:
To find a therapist, call Wisconsin Chapter for Music Therapy, 1-(608)-301-9235.
Music Teacher:
Ms. Riese has a Master's Degree in Violin Performance/Pedagogy and has taught
children on the autism spectrum in various settings for years.
Her graduate
thesis was entitled "Adapting and Developing String Teaching Methods and
Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders." Ms. Riese can be found
on the Suzuki Association of the Americas website as well.Nutritionist:
RECREATION
http://wi.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=WIMA_media_pressrelease_CampforChildrenwithAutism
Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, Inc., 2523 14 3/4 Avenue, Rice Lake, WI 54868;
715-859-6670
http://www.naturesedgetherapycenter.org
Provides speech, occupational and physical therapy to individuals in a natural
environment, incorporating hippotherapy, animal-assisted therapy, and
horticulture therapy with conventional treatment goals.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
State and County Services
Social Services
Adult Developmental Disabilities 1-(414)-289-5944
Handicapped and Disabled Persons Services 1-(414) 289-6767
Child and Adolescent Treatment Center 1-(414)-257-7611
Emergency Services for Adults 1-(414)-289-6600 (24 hr line)
For Teens and Adults
Travel:
Housing for Adults with Disabilities
Comprehensive guide to housing and mortgages for adults with disabilities
www.mortgageloan.com/disabilities/
ADVOCACY
FACETS (Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training and
Support), 2714 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Suite E, Milwaukee, WI, 1-(877)-374-4677,
1-(414)-374-4645, Fax: 1-(414)-374-4655, TDD 1-(414)-374-4635. FACETS, a Parent Training and Information Center funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education/OSEP, provides information and referral, individual support and training about special education to Wisconsin families of children with disabilities. Workshops include: IDEA Rights and Responsibilities; IEP; IFSP; Mediation; Transition from High School; Self-Advocacy; Effective Communicaton and Challenging Behaviors. FACETS serves families from 6 regional offices: Central
(Wausau), Fox Valley (ASW office), Milwaukee, Northern (Minocqua), Racine/Kenosha, Southern (Madison). www.wifacets.org
Support Groups
Links to information for autism specific chapters and support groups are listed on the ASW main page.
600 Williamson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703; Jim Hoegemeier, Executive Director
Special Needs Trusts
for the special needs of persons with disabilities without endangering their
eligibility for public benefits or placement on waiting lists. These
benefits include entitlement programs such as Supplemental Security Income,
Medical Assistance, Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare, and
home and community based services, such as the Community Integration,
Options and Support Programs, that can have long waiting lists.
WisPACT, Inc., a Wisconsin nonprofit corporation, establishes and manages
the trusts and selects its Trustee. The board of directors is comprised of
representatives from the Elder Law Section of the Wisconsin Bar Association
and from Wisconsin's aging and disability communities. The Trustee is
Associated Trust Company, N.A., a Wisconsin based corporate trustee.