Best Outcomes™ Resource Guide

(Formerly the Special Needs Community Resource Guide)

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ATTORNEY/LEGAL AID

FLORIDA DISABILITY RIGHTS

(800) 342-0823

www.disabilityrightsflorida.org

CJ HENRY LAW FIRM (Disability Attorney)

(352) 304-5300

www.cjhenrylaw.com

THE PITTMAN LAW OFFICE

(352) 399-6944 THE VILLAGES

Special needs trust/estate planning attorney

http://thepittmanlawoffice.com/

BABYSITTING-SPECIAL NEEDS

JESSICA BISHOP

(352) 470-3095

Jessica has more than 14 years experience with all ages as

well as multiples and special needs. She has her 45hrs child

care certificate from DCF. She has experience working with

children with asthma, food allergiea/gluten free diets. Jessica

is also one of our autism moms.

TARANEH SMITH

Home Educator Evaluator

(352) 214-8033

Certified in Elem Education, ESE K-12, Reading and ESOL

endorsed. Offers babysitting services for children with autism

and tutoring. Presently studying ABA and has a Masters in

Special Education.

JORDON SOSSONG

(352) 512-1881 MARION COUNTY

Jordan has a brother with autism (combined with other

complex medical issues) and has had experience working in a

summer camp for children on the spectrum. Rates are

negotiable according to the number of children, amount of

hours, etc. Jordan’s sister often accompanies him, especially

for families with babies or younger girls that may need potty

help.

CHIROPRACTIC/MASSAGE

ANGIENIUS MASSAGE

(352) 470-5941 OCALA

http://www.angieniusmassageocala.com

Specializing in medical, pediatric massage,and sensory

integration for children and adults of all abilities.

DOWNTOWN CHIROPRACTIC (offers massage too)

(352) 732-2745 MARION COUNTY

Dr. Julie Stubbard (only) accepts insurance listed below.

Medicaid, Pedicare and private insurance accepted.

Two locations-SW Ocala and Downtown Ocala.

http://www.downtownchiropractic.us/

PITTS CHIROPRACTIC

(352) 732-0200 OCALA

Accepts Medicaid. www.pittschiro.com

STANFIELD CHIROPRACTIC

(352) 873-7563 OCALA

www.stanfieldchiropractic.com

DENTISTS/ORTHODONTISTS

PETCHE ORTHODONTICS

(352) 732-6006 OCALA

www.ocalaortho.com/

DR. RON ROZANSKI

(352) 732-6676 OCALA

www.ocalapediatricdentist.com/

THE DENTAL TEAM OF OCALA

(352) 512-0733

http://dentalteamofocala.com/

Accepts Pedicare and some private insurance.

(Look under HOSPITALS for UF SHANDS Dental and

Orthodontics)

DIAPERS/PULL UPS/NUTRITIONAL

DRINKS

WOODBURY HEALTH PRODUCTS

800-808-4321

Provides delivery of diapers, pull ups, bed pads and nutritional

drinks and thickeners. Accept Medicaid and Pedicare (call

about other insurance accepted). Serves all Florida counties.

woodburyproducts.com

DOCTORS (INCLUDING

PEDIATRICIANS)

HEART OF FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER

(352) 732-6599 OCALA

Formerly the Health Department. (Sees adults and children)

http://heartoffloridahealthcenter.org/

DOCTORS (INCLUDING

PEDIATRICIANS)

KIDS HEALTH ALLIANCE

(352) 237-5400 OCALA

http://www.ocalapediatrician.com/

OCALA PEDIATRICS

(352) 732-8955 Does not accept Medicaid

http://www.ocalaflpediatrics.com/

PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES OF OCALA

(352) 369-8700

Accepts Healthy Kids & Private Ins. (Doesn't accept Medicaid)

http://www.pediatricassociatesocala.com/

PEPPERTREE PRIMARY CARE

(352) 350-5012

SE OCALA (Sees adults and children) Accepts Pedicare

http://peppertreeprimarycare.com/

PREMIER PEDIATRICS

Specializes in ADHD & Autism.

352) 512-0466 (National Forest office)

(352) 522-1862 (Dunnellon Office)

(352) 512-0466 (Main Office)

http://www.premiermedicalocala.com/

SUNSHINE PEDIATRICS

http://www.sunshinepedsofocala.com/

(352) 840-5437

DOCTORS-FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

(A Functional Medicine doctor uses traditional medicine plus

vitamins, herbs & supplements)

ABSOLUTE HEALTH

http://www.absolutehealthocala.com/

(352) 854-5530 SW OCALA Private insurance only.

Hyperbaric chamber, nutrigenomics testing and more.

Sees adults and children.

PEPPERTREE PRIMARY CARE

(352) 350-5012 SE OCALA

http://peppertreeprimarycare.com/

Sees adults and children. Accepts Pedicare.

WORTHINGTON PEDIATRICS

(352) 371-3604 GAINESVILLE (Private insurance only)

http://www.worthingtonpeds.com

EDUCATIONAL/DEVELOPMENTAL

RESOURCES

AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

(850) 488-4257 or (866)273-2273 (toll free) STATEWIDE

Provides services to persons Floridians with autism, cerebral

palsy, Spina bifida, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome,

Prader-Willi syndrome, children age 3-5 who are at a high risk

of a developmental disability.

http://apd.myflorida.com

ARC-MARION COUNTY EARLY INTERVENTION CENTER

AND OTHER PROGRAMS (for adults and children)

(352) 387-2210

Offers programs for intellectual & developmental disabilities,

early intervention, seniors programs, and adult trainings.

www.mcarc.com

CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES @ UF

(352) 273-0581 GAINESVILLE

(800) 754-5891 FOR ALL LOCATIONS

CARD provides support and assistance with the goal of

optimizing the potential of people with autism and related

disabilities. Locations at universities all over the state of

Florida.

https://card.ufl.edu

CDS-CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

(352) 629-0055 or (800) 635-KIDS OCALA

www.discovercds.org

CENTRAL FLORIDA PARENT CENTER

(888) 612-9273 (Closing October 2015)

One-on-one assistance, parent trainings for special needs

issues and special needs information.

www.centralfloridaparentcenter.org

DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES

(352) 955-2075 (800) 443-0908

Offers tools, support and the opportunities to succeed for the

blind and visually impaired.

www.dbs.myflorida.com

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MARION COUNTY

(352) 369-2315

Offers early learning resources and information for

daycare/extended care/VPK/parental or caregiver support.

http://www.elc-marion.org/en/ELCMC-services

EARLY STEPS

(352) 273-8555 or (800) 334-1447

Call/email/ask the WIC office if you suspect your child may be

developmentally delayed or disabled. Birth to 3 years

http://www.floridahealth.gov/alternatesites/cmskids/families/ea

rly_steps/early_steps.html

FAMILY NETWORK ON DISABILITIES

(727) 523-1130 / (800) 825-5736

Organizes events, delivers free workshops,provides one on

one assistance to families who have children with special

needs.

http://fndusa.org/

FLORIDA CENTER FOR THE BLIND

(352) 873-4700

http://www.flblind.org/

FLORIDA DISABILITY RIGHTS

(800) 342-0823

www.disabilityrightsflorida.org

EDUCATIONAL/DEVELOPMENTAL

RESOURCES

FDLRS-FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING

RESOURCE SYSTEM

(352) 671-6051 or (800) 533-0326

Provides support services to district ESE programs and

families of students with disabilities.

www.marion.k12.fl.us/district/fdlrs/index.cfm

New parent involvement website:

www.forparents.florida-ese.org

MARION COUNTY EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

Guidance & testing (352) 671-6848

Home school (352) 671-6859

FDLRS-(352) 671-6051 or (800) 533-0326

Amy Piperato-ASD Specialist (352) 671-6832

www.marion.k12.fl.us/dept/asi/ess

TARANEH SMITH

Home Educator Evaluator

(352) 214-8033

Certified in Elem Education, ESE K-12, Reading and ESOL

endorsed. Offers babysitting services for children with autism

and tutoring. Presently studying ABA and has a Masters in

Special Education.

EYE CARE

CLARK EYE CARE CENTER

(352) 732-0046

Accepts Healthy Kids and private insurance.

www.eyecareocala.com

LANGE EYECARE

(352) 237-3768 OCALA

http://www.langeeyecare.com/locations/

OPTICAL OUTLETS

(352) 291-5098

eyeglassesandexams.com

RITZ EYECARE (352) 237-6200 OCALA

Accepts United Healthcare 20/20 plan only (Medicaid)

ritzeyecare.net

UF HEALTH CENTER EYE - HAMPTON OAKS (SHANDS)

(352) 265-9470

https://ufhealth.org/uf-health-eye-center-hampton-oaks

FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP

FORUMS

BEST OUTCOMES™ AUTISM FORUM

This is a private Facebook group solely for the individuals and

families that Outreach autism Services Network™ (formerly

Ocala Autism Support Network) serves in Marion and all

surrounding counties.

Look under SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES AND AGENCIES

for Outreach autism Services Network for additional

information.

CASS-CITRUS AUTISM SUPPORT SERVICES

Serving individuals and families in Citrus County online and

offers monthly support meetings.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/citrusautismservices

MOMS OF SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS CONNECT

Online support for families in Pasco County.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/323174547752336/

PARENTS HELPING PARENTS OF FLORIDA

Online support group for all special needs. Also offers monthly

support meetings (held in Ocala) and more.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/190032624393057/

Look under SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES AND AGENCIES

for Parents Helping Parents for additional information.

SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTS OF MARION COUNTY

http://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedsOcala

WE SPEAK FOR THEM

A place of support and friendship in this journey of special

place of support and friendship in this journey of special

needs. Meetings in Central FL.

https://www.facebook.com/Wespeakforthem.SupportGroup

GLUTEN FREE/DAIRY

FREE/ALLERGEN FREE OPTIONS

Restaurants (regionally) with gluten free or allergen free

options are Chipotle, Burger King, Mojo Grill, Bonefish Grill,

Pollo Tropical, Chili's and Moe's.

ALDI

All stores have “Live G Free” line of gluten free products.

AMAZON.COM

Best allergen free selection at the best prices. Try Subscribe

and Save for regular deliveries of allergen free items.

B-HEALTHY FOOD AND SUPPLEMENTS

(352) 854-4577 SW OCALA

EARTH ORIGINS

(352) 351-5224 OCALA

Health food store with locations all over the state of FL.

PUBLIX

All locations have a Greenwise frozen & gluten free section.

TARGET

All stores sell Canyon Bakehouse (gluten free) bread that is as

close to wheat bread as any other bread available.

VITALIZE NUTRITION

(352) 509-6839 SW OCALA

WALMART

484/SR200 store in Ocala has the best selection. Ask your

store to bring in a gluten free section-they generally will if you

ask!

GLUTEN FREE/DAIRY

FREE/ALLERGEN FREE OPTIONS

WINN-DIXIE

All locations have a gluten free section as well as online. The

newest stores usually have the best selection.

HAIR STYLISTS

(Please contact us at inquiries@oasn.info if you know a stylist

or barber that works well with special needs individuals)

FREE STYLE HAIR DESIGN

(352) 620-8886

Has experience with children with Autism and Sensory

Processing Disorder.

HAIR CUTTERY

Sara Rose

(352) 694-1222

PAM’S PLACE

Family Haircuts, All ages. Kid's chairs and toys available.

(352) 361-3090

HOSPITALS AND SPECIALISTS

(INCLUDING UF SHANDS LISTINGS)

(If you know of a specialist that works well with adults with

special needs, please contact us at inquiries@oasn.info.

Thank you!)

ALL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL/JOHN HOPKINS MEDICINE

727-898-7451 PINELLAS COUNTY

http://allkids.org

BAYCARE–THE HARBOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE

INSTITUTE

(352) 540-9335 HERNANDO COUNTY

Physical and mental outpatient care.

http://www.baycare.org/

CHILD NEUROLOGY SPECIALIST

Dr. Foradada

(813) 874-2000 HERNANDO COUNTY

EPILEPSY CENTER FOR KIDS

(407) 303-8127 ORLANDO

FLORIDA CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS

Dr. Raymund Woo

(407) 303-5687 ORLANDO

Part of Orthopedics of Florida/Florida Hospital Medical group

http://www.floridacenterforpediatricorthopaedics.com/

FLORIDA HOSPITAL

(407) 303-5600 ORLANDO

MUNROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

(352) 351-7200 OCALA

http://www.munroeregional.com/

NDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS

(352) 735-9500 MOUNT DORA

Residential treatment center serving individuals with autism,

hearing impaired, etc. with behavior problems.

http://nda.com/

NEMOURS

(407) 567-4000 ORLANDO AREA

http://www.nemours.org/locations/nch.html

OCALA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

(352) 401-1000 OCALA

www.ocalahealthsystem.com

PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY AND EPILEPSY CENTER OF

CENTRAL FLORIDA

Dr. Ronald Davis

(407) 293-1122 ORANGE COUNTY

http://pediatricneurologypa.com/

ST JOSEPH’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF TAMPA

(813) 554-8500 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

baycare.com/sjch

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA/SHANDS-GAINESVILLE

(800) 749-7424 (All Shands Specialists)

ufhealth.org/uf-health-shands-hospital

UF SHANDS CARDIOLOGY, ENDOCRINOLOGY,

GASTROINTESTINAL, GENETICS, METABOLISM,

FEEDING CLINIC

(352)265-KIDS OR (352) 273-9350

CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES

(CARD) AT UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

(352) 273-0581

GAINESVILLE 1-800-754-5891 FOR ALL LOCATIONS

CARD provides support and assistance with the goal of

optimizing the potential of people with autism and related

disabilities. Locations at universities all over the state of

Florida.

https://card.ufl.edu

UF SHANDS PEDIATRIC ASTHMA CENTER AT UF

(352) 273-5625 OR (352) 265-PEDS

https://ufhealth.org/pediatric-asthma-center-university-florida

UF/ EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALISTS - HAMPTON

OAKS (SHANDS)

appts (352) 265-0920 office (352) 265-9465

https://ufhealth.org/ear-nose-and-throat-ent-and-

allergyspecialities-hampton-oaks appt

UF HEALTH CENTER EYE - HAMPTON OAKS (SHANDS)

(352) 265-9470

https://ufhealth.org/uf-health-eye-center-hampton-oaks

UF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

(352) 273-7643/1-800-633-3953 ext 3

https://ufhealth.org/pediatric-dental-center

HOSPITALS AND SPECIALISTS

(INCLUDING UF SHANDS LISTINGS)

UF COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY/DEPT OF ORTHODONTICS

(352) 273-5651

West Entrance of Shands Hospital: Dental Tower

http://dental.ufl.edu/departments/orthodontics/contact-information/

UF DEPT OF PEDIATRICS GAINESVILLE

(352) 273-9001

http://pediatrics.med.ufl.edu/

UF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

352-265-HELP (4357)

Ask for a referral from your pediatrician to be evaluated for an

autism or mental health diagnosis.

https://ufhealth.org/specialty/child-and-adolescent-psychiatry

UF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NEURODEVELOPMENTAL

DISABILITIES Dr. Siddiqi

Appts (352) 334-0228 Office (352) 334-0206

Specializes in ADHD, autism, and precocious puberty.

UF SHANDS PEDIATRIC SPECIALTIES CLINIC-

NEUROLOGY Dr. Andrade (Has multiple offices)

(352) 273-8920

https://ufhealth.org/specialty/pediatric-neurology

UF SHANDS DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE,

AND HEARING SERVICES

Audiology (352) 273-5555

Speech/Language pathology (352) 273-5871

WEST MARION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

(352) 291-3000 OCALA

www.ocalahealthsystem.com

THE VINES HOSPITAL (MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL)

(866) 671-3130 OCALA

http://www.thevineshospital.com/

MASSAGE (SEE

CHIROPRACTIC/MASSAGE)

MEDICAL DAY FACILITIES

CRADLING HANDS PEDIATRIC CARE CORP (CHPCC)

(352) 620-0700 OCALA

Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care for children who are

medically or technologically dependent on others. Must

require skilled nursing care. Authorized physician prescribed.

Chronic care day facility. Physical and Speech therapy. Ages

0-20. Home bound program offered by Marion County Public

Schools.

PEDIATRIC HEALTH CHOICE

(352) 873-7247 OCALA

Medical day facility for special needs kids. Speech, Physical,

& Occupational therapy, and feeding program. 100% Medicaid

funded. Services must be prescribed by physician, whether

acute, chronic, or intermittent in nature. Birth to 21 years.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

BARNES HEALTHCARE SERVICES

(352) 333-2525 or (800) 825-1733 GAINESVILLE

Pharmacy offering nutrition and respiratory services/ventilation

and disease management/medical supplies.

http://www.barneshc.com/

DIANNE GAINES, PT CMS seating clinic w/wheelchairs, etc.

(352) 334-1407 GAINESVILLE

OXYLIFE RESPIRATORY SERVICES

(352) 873-2971

Accepts the new HMO Medicaid.

MEDICAL INSURANCE INFORMATION

CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES NETWORK (CMS)

(850) 245-4200 CALL FOR INITIAL INTAKE

Toll Free (888) 326-7485 OR (352) 369-2100 OCALA

Children's Medical Services (CMS) serves under-insured

children in Florida with ongoing behavioral or physical

conditions. They will guide you through the services your child

needs. You must sign up with CMS first before being assigned

to this plan through your medical provider (generally Medicaid

or Healthy Kids-call for more information). Please call if your

child has food allergies, environmental allergies, asthma,

autism, Cerebral Palsy, Spina bifida, intellectual disabilities,

Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, children age 3-5 who

are at a high risk of a developmental disability, etc.)

FLORIDA KIDCARE

(888) 540-5437

Provides affordable healthcare for all children. Children with

special needs will get assigned to Pedicare insurance (see

Pedicare listing) after enrollment with CMS (see CMS listing).

http://www.floridakidcare.org

MEDICAID

(866) 762-2237

Apply online or at the health department for free medical

insurance, food stamps (EBT) & cash assistance for the entire

family through the Department of Children and Families

(DCF). Kids with special needs will be assigned to Pedicare.

http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida

PEDICARE

866) 376-2456 OR 352-627-9100

Children with special needs will be assigned to Pedicare

through Florida Kidcare or Medicaid when signed up with CMS

(Please see Florida Kidcare and Medicaid for more info)

http://pedicare.peds.ufl.edu

PEDIATRICIANS (SEE DOCTORS)

PHOTOGRAPHERS

DAWN’S DIGITAL IMAGING

(352) 454-0911

Affordable photographer that can assist you in with all events

and works with all special needs families and/or individuals.

Gives a percentage of her sales to

OaSN!https://www.facebook.com/Dawns.Digital.Imaging

JENNIFER CAUSEY

251-721-3602

Jennifer has experience working with special needs children

and is very patient and affordable.

http://www.jennifercauseyphoto.com

PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS

AND COUNSELORS

CAMELOT COMMUNITY CARE

(352) 671-7884

Behavioral services and intervention.

www.camelotcommunitycare.org/

JOANNE CORNELL-OHLMAN PhD, PA

(352) 237-3440

Clinical Child Psychology-call about social skills classes.

Specializes in teens.

drjoanneocala.com

KIMBERLY’S COTTAGE

(352) 873-4739

Counseling for abused children.

http://kimberlyscenter.org/

DR. PUSKUR

Child Psychiatrist specializing in ADHD and autism.

(352) 369-3100 Accepts Pedicare (title 21 only)

http://www.sushilpuskurmd.com

THE CENTERS

(352) 351-6900 Multiple locations.

Offers therapy, in-patient and med clinic. All ages.

http://www.thecenters.us

URBAN COUNSELING

(352) 390-6656

All mental health concerns (including autism). Private

insurance and sliding scale available for those without

insurance.

http://www.urbancounselingocala.com/

RECREATION/RECREATIONAL

THERAPIES

AQUABILITY

Adaptive Aquatic Program (for all special needs, all ages)

(352) 401-3916

BRYAN’S ALL- STARS (see Transitions Life Center)

(352) 476-2704

Challenge Basketball League for disabled individuals.

CITY OF OCALA:

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

www.ocalafl.org/recpark/events.aspx

SPECIAL EVENTS

www.ocalafl.org/recpark/flippdf/specialevents/index.html#p=1

DIRECTORY OF LOCATIONS OF PARKS

www.ocalafl.org/RecPark/RP3.aspx?id=3380

DISCOVERY CENTER OF OCALA

(352) 401-3900

www.mydiscoverycenter.org

FRANK’S RUGRATS

(352)-239-3088

bryanle[email protected]m

Challenge T-ball League for the disabled.

MARION COUNTY THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION

(352) 732-7300

Horse riding/therapies/activities for the disabled.

http://mariontherapeuticridingassociation.org/

MARLIN SWIM @ CF COLLEGE

(352) 873-5811 Speak to Miss Sue or Miss Kristina

http://www.ocalaaquatics.com/swim_america.asp

NOAH’S ENDEAVOR

(352)-275-9639 GAINESVILLE

Adapted & Inclusive Recreation has been involving young

people of all abilities (with or without disabilities) in adapted

and inclusive activities for 10 years.

www.noahsendeavor.org/

SPECIAL NEEDS PERSONAL TRAINING

Rob La Salle

(352) 598-9495

STIRRUPS AND STRIDES

(352) 591-1042

www.stirrupsnstrides.com

SURFERS FOR AUTISM

http://www.surfersforautism.org/

TALISMAN CAMP

(828) 697-6313

Provides exceptional ADHD, autism and Asperger’s camp

opportunities for young people, ages 6 to 22, with autism

spectrum disorders, ADHD and other learning differences.

TRANSITIONS LIFE CENTER

(352) 476-2704

Educational, developmental and social activities for young

adults with special needs.

http://www.tlcocala.org/

RECREATION/RECREATIONAL

THERAPIES

WE WHO CARE

(352) 629-1903

Offering recreational opportunities (bowling league, etc.) for

special needs adults.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeWhoCare/

SCHOLARSHIPS

JOHN MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP

Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice

1-800-447-1636

Scholarships for students with disabilities/special needs to

attend a private school or out of designated boundary school.

http://www.mckayscholarship.com

STEP UP FOR STUDENTS

(877) 735-7837

Income based scholarships for students K-12

Also offers the

PLSA/special needs scholarships (PLSA listing).

www.stepupforstudents.org

SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP-PERSONAL LEARNING

SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNT (PLSA)

(877) 735-7837

Age 3 to 12

grade (or age 21)

Apply online to create a customized education plan for

students with unique abilities. See website for criteria.

https://stepupforstudents.org/special-needs-scholarship/plsa

SCHOOLS

Disclaimer: The schools listed (with the exception of Hillcrest) are

schools that have been submitted by parents who have children with

autism, auditory processing disorder and/or sensory processing

disorder. If you are a parent/guardian a child with special need(s) and

have a good experience with a school, please email

inquiries@oasn.info to have the school added to Best Outcomes™

Guide. Being accepted as a new student into one of the below listed

schools is the sole discretion of each school and their staff. Please

speak with each school directly for more information. Most schools

listed accept scholarships. Please inquire with each school for most

up to date information.

CORNERSTONE SCHOOL

(352) 351-8840 Private school.

http://www.thecornerstoneschool.org/

CROSSROADS ACADEMY

(352) 694-4466

Private school for students in 3rd -12th grade children with

dyslexia, hyperlexia, auditory processing disorders, and

dysgraphia.

http://www.crossroadsacademyocala.com/

HILLCREST SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

(352) 671-6800 OCALA

Public school providing programs for the intellectual, physical,

emotional and social development of children in grades 6th-

12th grade.

KINDEROO CHILDREN’S ACADEMY

(352) 275-5343 OCALA

Daycare, VPK, and Preschool for ages 12 months – 5 years.

https://www.facebook.com/KinderooChildrensAcademy

MONTESSORI PREPARATORY ACADEMY

(352) 351-3140 SE OCALA

http://www.montessoriacademies.com/Montessori%20Prepara

tory, %20Ocala.html

OCALA MONTESSORI HOUSE OF OCALA

352) 237-3281 SW OCALA

http://www.montessorihouseofocala.com

NEW HORIZON ACADEMY FOR EXCEPTIONAL

STUDENTS (352) 694-7201 NE OCALA (Autism School)

RIMES EARLY LEARNING CENTER

(352) 787-5757 LAKE COUNTY

ESE/Pre-Kindergarten

lake.k12.fl.us/rel

TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

(352) 897-0822 SUMMERFIELD

http://thevictoryiswon.com/academy/

SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED

(FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, ETC)

AMERICAN RED CROSS

(352) 622-3457

http://www.redcross.org/fl/orlando

ARNETTE HOUSE

(352) 622-6135

Emergency youth shelter

http://arnettehouse.org/

BROTHERS KEEPER

352) 629-1292 (Soup kitchen) OR (352) 622-3846

http://www.blessedtrinity.org/brothers-keeper

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

(352) 460-0700 or (888) 658-2828

http://www.cflcc.org/

CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

(352) 732-3008

http://www.cfcaa.org/index.html

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

(352) 351-4663

http://www.habitatocala.org/

SALVATION ARMY

(352) 629-2004

Financial need, emergency housing, etc.

http://www.salvationarmyflorida.org/ocala/

SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED

(FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, ETC)

LITTLE DUCKLING CONSIGNMENT

(352) 537-8324

Place to shop for good quality, low priced toys, kid gear, and

clothes. Parents can also sell their items and make money.

Sale is twice per year- spring and fall.

http://www.littleducklingsale.com

UNITED WAY

352) 732-9696 or 211 from your “landline” phone.

http://www.uwmc.org/

SPECIALISTS (PLEASE SEE

HOSPITALS)

SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES AND

AGENCIES

ALL KIDZ INC

(352) 328-0179

Resources and opportunities for physically challenged

children.

www.Allkidzinc.org

CAUSE (Community for Autism to Understand, Support &

Educate) Offering online support & a monthly support

meetings for parents in Hernando County.

https://www.facebook.com/causeautismgroup/info

CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES @ UF

(352) 273-0581 GAINESVILLE

(800) 754-5891 FOR ALL LOCATIONS

CARD provides support and assistance with the goal of

optimizing the potential of people with autism and related

disabilities. Locations at universities all over the state of

Florida.

https://card.ufl.edu

DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES (800) 443-0908

http://dbs.myflorida.com

DREAM ACRES FOR AUTISM

(407) 463-0858

Matching people in need with animals in need by training

qualified rescue dogs to be service dogs to children and young

adults on the autism spectrum. Call for more information.

http://www.dreamacresforautism.org/

FLORIDA CENTER FOR THE BLIND

(352) 873-4700 OCALA

http://www.flblind.org/Resources.html

FLORIDA MENTOR

(352) 624-2137 OCALA

www.fl-mentor.com/

KIDS CENTRAL

(352) 873-6332 OCALA

Provides a kinship care program for relative caregivers and

their families.

www.kidscentralinc.org/

KIDGENIUS

Provides funding for alternative therapies and assistive

technologies not covered by insurance.

http://kidgeniusinc.org

LET’S GO

Affiliate non-profit organization helping families with special

needs children. Also offers many fun events in Gainesville.

www.letsgo4kids.org

MARCH OF DIMES

(352) 629-5555 OCALA

www.marchofdimes.org/

MET LIFE-SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST PLANNER

Tracy Martin Pick

(352) 629-9555 SERVING OCALA, ORLANDO, ETC.

NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS)

(352) 368-2405 OCALA

Support groups, educational programs and advocacy for those

afflicted with mental illness.

http://www.namiocala.org

OUTREACH AUTISM SERVICES NETWORK

(Formerly Ocala Autism Support Network) www.oasn.info

(352) 462-0168 MARION AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES

Non-profit agency offering free autism services to individuals

with autism, their families and caregivers. Services offered

include education seminars, respite care, camps, art classes,

social skills classes, referrals, support meetings, events, etc.

PARENTS HELPING PARENTS OF FLORIDA

(352) 476-2704

Resources for parents of children of all ages with disabilities.

Please see website for information about affiliate non-profit

organizations.

http://phpf-fountain.org/index.html

THE PITTMAN LAW OFFICE

(352) 753-4430 THE VILLAGES

Special needs trust/estate planning attorney.

http://thepittmanlawoffice.com/

TRANSITIONS LIFE CENTER OCALA

(352) 476-2704

Provides young adults a community center (future) that will

have structured continuing education in life skills, social skills

and recreational activities. Call for activities currently offered.

http://www.tlcocala.org/

THERAPIES (ABA/BEHAVIORAL)

Please note: Currently Medicaid and private insurance companies

recognize behavioral therapy as medical treatment for the diagnosis

of Autism Spectrum Disorder (i.e., PDD-NOS, Asperger’s and Autistic

Disorder) only. Individuals must be between the ages of 2 and 21

years of age, or maintain an active IEP and diagnosed by a medical

doctor. If an individual does not have a diagnosis of ASD or falls

outside these guidelines then he or she is not eligible for these

services through insurance companies.

ALL ABOUT BEHAVIOR (Behavior Management Services)

(352) 368-2655 Serving Marion and Alachua

http://www.allaboutbehavior.com

APPLIED BEHAVIOR CENTER FOR AUTISM (ABA Therapy)

(407) 324-7772

Ocala, Central Florida: Winter Garden, Deland, & Oviedo

http://www.appliedbehaviorcenter.com for applications

BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS SUPPORT SERVICES (ABA)

(877) 823-4283 Ocala, Tampa and Gainesville

http://www.behavioralsupports.com

BETTER LIFE BEHAVIORAL SERVICES OF CENTRAL FL

ABA Therapy

Cheryl L. Ecott, PHD., BCBA-D

(352) 630-4133

www.betterlifeofcentralfl.com

BUTTERFLY EFFECTS (ABA Therapy, Social skills)

(888) 880-9270 GAINESVILLE

Accepts all insurance carriers except Medicaid and BCBS

http://www.butterflyeffects.com

LISA RUBIN HORTON, MS, LMFT, BCBA

(305) 951-9021 MARION COUNTY

Applied Behavioral Analyst providing ABA in the home for

Marion and surrounding counties.

Call for insurance accepted.

MTS HEALTH SERVICES, LLS

ABA, Counseling, & Mental Health

(407) 389-9966 OFFERS SERVICES IN OCALA

http://www.mtshealthservices.com/

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS CORP (PBS)

Behavior Analysis Services

Tracy Smith-Kong, M.S., BCBA

(855) 832-6727 (TOLL FREE)

http://www.teampbs.com

*Funding sources accepted include: Medwaiver: Medicaid (State-Wide), and

Medwaiver (areas 2, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, and 23), United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue

Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Tri-Care, Humana, CMS, and more. We also have

private pay options for individuals who do not meet criteria for insurance or

other funding sources.

STRATEGIES, INC. BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS &

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES (ABA)

Cheryl Riser

(386) 767-3752

Accepts all Medicaid, no Healthy Kids

www.strategiesinaba.com

THERAPIES (SPEECH,

OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL)

FUNDAMENTAL THERAPY SOLUTIONS

Dr. Reesa Donnelly

(352) 505-6363 GAINESVILLE

http://www.funtherapysolutions.com/

GERIL THERAPY (physical therapy)

(352) 236-1811 OR (866) 747-6235 (toll free)

http://www.geriltherapy.com/

GIFTS SPEECH, LANGUAGE READING SPECIALISTS

(352) 694-4438 OCALA

www.giftstherapy.net

KIDSPOT THERAPY

(352)351-8300 OCALA

Sensory based occupational therapy.

MRMC SPEECH AND HEARING

(352) 732-4900 OCALA

PROFESSIONAL SPEECH & HEARING

(352) 269-44773 OCALA

http://www.timetohear.com/

PROTHERAPY

(352) 401-7916 OCALA

Speech therapy including Down’s syndrome, pervasive

development disorder and autism.

http://www.protherapyslp.com/

THERAKIDS

(352) 368-7728 OCALA

Speech therapy (including feeding issues) and communication

device training for children.

http://www.therakidsinc.com

TRANSPORTATION

LEOPARD TRANSPORTATION

(352) 812-1670 OCALA

Please call for the most up to date information.

MARION TRANSIT SERVICES

(352) 620-3071 OCALA

Please call for the most up to date information.

marionseniorservices.org/main/page_transit_services.html

WEBSITES

autism games:

http://sites.google.com/site/autismgames/home/games-pages

www.autismspeaks.org/family-services

Citrus County resources and information for special needs

individuals and families.

http://ccparentssharingpositiveideas.wikispaces.com/

www.disabilityrightsflorida.org/contact/how_we_can_help

WEBSITES

http://floridaautism.org

Medical waiver wait list-

www.apd.myflorida.com/customers/waitlist/

http://www.mightybloke.com

Mighty Bloke Gaming Network is a gaming website that

specializes in exclusive coverage while taking a firm stance in

providing services for special needs and emphasizing

community.

ssa.gov/disabilityssi/ssi.html SSI disability pays benefits to

qualified children with disabilities & limited income.

www.specialneeds.com

www.spinalcord.org

www.yellowpagesforkids.com

www.wrightslaw.com (Special needs law site)

www.autism-daddy.blogspot.com/2011/12/yes-you-can-get-

handicap-parking-permit.html

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Special thanks to the individuals, families and caregivers that provided listings for this guide. We are so

grateful to Samantha and Lori (from the OaSN office) for checking current listings for accuracy and adding

new listings. Each year this guide becomes more helpful and we grateful to all that have contributed to it!

OaSN Disclaimer: The Best Outcomes™ Resource Guide was created to ensure that individuals with special needs had a

resource guide with recommendations submitted by individuals with special needs, their families and caregivers. No fees or

services have been accepted from doctors, websites, agencies, etc. for placement into this guide. The Best Outcomes™

Resource Guide can be reproduced in its entirety without permission; excerpts by request only. Please keep in mind that

healthcare is a very individual choice. What works for one may not work for all! We truly hope this guide is helpful to you.

For information about this guide or to submit a listing, please contact:

Outreach autism Services Network™(OaSN) (formerly Ocala Autism Support Network)

(352) 462-0168 or email us at inquiries@oasn.info

OaSN would like to thank the businesses, individuals and families that have donated to us over the past year. Without

the generosity of our community, we could not update and print this guide, offer support meetings, camps, swim

lessons, respite care, education seminars, art therapy, events, and more.

Additional thanks to,

Rebel Conners, Curtis Allen, Becki Boyett, Kim Conners, Lori Jean Ebert, George and Phyllis from Our Place Saloon,

Annie's Saloon, County Line Saloon, Vance Lee, Brian Cook, and Kelly and so many more.