Serving our community since 1999, A.C.G. Therapy Center, Inc. specializes in occupational therapy and speech therapy for children from birth to 18 years of age We offer:
-Family-centered services that improve your child's ability to communicate, play, and carry out the skills of daily living at home and in the community.
-Commitment to top quality services that includes getting to know your child as an individual, delivering effective treatment that gets results, respecting your schedule (sessions begin and end on time).
-Opportunities for parents to learn more about your child's particular needs and treatment, to network with other parents, and to boost your child's progress with home activities.

www.acgtherapycenter.com

Our mission is to significantly improve the quality of life of the individuals and families with whom we work by empowering them with the skills to solve behavior problems and by helping them acquire new and positive behaviors.  We offer a systematic, step-by-step approach to finding solutions to a variety of human performance problems.  Blending scientific behavioral principles with best practices in the fields of Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, and Person Centered Care, we bring practical, effective, evidence-based, and “user friendly” solutions to the home, community, and school setting.


www.behavior-Learn.com

Established in 2001, Brain Works offers brain & auditory training for children and adults.   Brain training, clients work in a small computer lab on cognitive skills needed for learning - visual, auditory, attention, processing speed & memory.   Brain pathways grow and achievement increases without tutoring.   Auditory training clients listen to modified classical music, which stimulates the brain, body and ears for increases in auditory processing, sensory integration, attention, mood, memory, coordination, language and more.   Great successes here and worldwide!   Home programs are also available.   See website for details.
Diane Daniels, MA, Ed.S, Director


info@listenez.com
www.listenez.com

We specialize in providing family centered interventions for autism, Asperger's syndrome, and PDD-NOS.  Our approach is based on the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®).  This research based approach has the following guiding principles:
-Focus on quality of life
-Provide for step-by-step development of lifelong social, emotional, and cognitive growth
-Emphasize the family and develop competence and healthy empowerment of all family members
-Incorporate the latest research findings


info@florida-autism.com
www.florida-autism.com/index.html

Fundamental Therapy Solutions provides assessment and treatment in the areas speech therapy, language therapy and occupational therapy for children birth-18 years old.   We also offer intensive reading and spelling instruction, incorporating the LiPS, Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing Programs.   Supplemental educational services (SES) are available for eligible students.   Our qualified staff includes licensed Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Assistants with experience in all areas of pediatrics.   We strive to help children gain functional communication, motor and academic skills using fun therapy techniques in various settings to improve their overall quality of life.


www.funtherapysolutions.com

Free Martial Arts Training for children with chronic pain and/or serious illness.
Mondays 4:30PM and 5:30PM

Power Have fun learning to become a powerful martial artist.
Peace Learn how to use the secrets of the martial arts to conquer pain and fear, and discover deep peace.
Purpose Inspire and teach the world with your powerful skills.


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Mission: To provide a safe and enjoyable environment where individuals with special needs benefit from developmental, therapeutic, and educational equine-oriented activities. To improve the individual's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social skills through equine assisted therapy. To build a cooperative link within the community through educational opportunities.

Programs include therapuetic riding, hippotherapy, horses for heroes, pony pals, and equine assisted psychotherapy.   Visit the website for details.


info@horseshelpingpeople.org
www.horseshelpingpeople.org

iDance4All is a dance class offering children with special needs in our community an opportunity for self expression and physical activity through dance.   The class is offered at IndepenDance Studios by Dance instructors and volunteers.   Therapeutic input is provided by volunteer community therapists (Occupational/Physical) in order to facilitate learning.   Every child should have the opportunity for creative outlet regardless of their individual challenges.   IndepenDANCE Studio fosters this opportunity, and they stay true to their mantra.   Every child at IndepenDANCE has the chance to "Find Their Light".


independancestudio@gmail.com
www.independancestudio.com

An educational method derived from the Feldenkrais® method, the Anat Baniel Method for Childrensm expands on the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais.  Children who have disabilities learn to explore many variations of movement.  Even small changes in movement learning enhance global changes in children's functional abilities.  I provide learning experiences for each child which activate and enhance their own natural curiosity giving them opportunities for development beyond their previous limitations.


josiedav@mac.com
www.josiedavenport.com
www.anatbanielmethod.com

Lamp Post Therapy Center provides occupational therapy with specialization in sensory integration.   Therapists are certified and extensively trained.   Intensive programs offered to improve areas such as attention, behavior, coordination, and fine motor skills for infants to adults.   We love helping kids learn and develop skills.   Kids love coming to play with us!


www.LampPostTherapy.com

Our centers provides a comprehensive evaluation and treatment program for children and young adults with language based learning disabilities, including dyslexia, as well as sensorimotor and attention deficit disorders.   We offer a scientifically proven, intensive, but short-term, treatment approach that brings immediate and long-term results for the prevention and the treatment of learning difficulties.   All therapies are developed and implemented on an individual basis to help each client learn to strengthen brain processes and utilize his/her inner strengths to unlock hidden potential and build self-esteem.


info@morriscenters.com
www.learningdisabilitiescenters.org

Players of all abilities with or without disabilities are welcome to play FREE SOCCER 5:30PM - 7:00PM Saturdays. September 10th - November 12th.

Aquabilities Aquatics: A swimming instruction program for kids with and without special needs selected Saturdays 2-4PM September - November. Visit the websiste for details.

The Endeavor program has included young people WITH and WITHOUT DISABILITIES in adapted recreation activities, around Gainesville, Florida, for more than 10 years.   Inspired by our son Noah, and all other participants, we continue discovering fun new recreation activities and new ways to include everyone in Noah's Endeavor events.

We invite community members of ALL AGES & ABILITIES, with and without disabilities, to join us for fun and friendship. Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Painting, Playing, Swimming, and MORE . . .


www.endeavorrecreation.wetpaint.com/page/Soccer+for+ALL

Pediatric rehabilitation is a comprehensive approach through which physical, occupational and speech-language pathologists treat children with special needs.  Our therapists work together to ensure maximum progress toward the child's developmental goals.   Check the website for specific information about the types of disorders treated and the specific services offered.

www.shands.org/find/outpatient/rehab/magparkekids.asp

We offer pediatric and adult occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.   Children from birth up are treated for a wide range of conditions.


www.suwanneebendservices.com

TOPSoccer is the outreach program for soccer designed to allow special needs kids the opportunity to play ball with peersand volunteer buddies.   The program is inclusive for kids age 3 and up for any child or young adult regardless of disability.   We play ball with a fleet of wonderful volunteer "buddies" and adapt soccer to the ability of the kids so that every child is a winner with success measured in smiles not goals.   All play dates will be atbeautiful Jonesville Park on Friday evenings in the fall and some Sunday afternoons in the spring.   We always cancel for rain and occasionally add extra days for beautiful weather so keep your eye on this website for updates.   Everyone is promised fun!

www.gainesvillesoccer.org/TopSoccer.htm

The Whole Child is a diagnostic and treatment center for language based learning disabilities.   We evaluate and treat learning disabilities including reading disorders (dyslexia) and writing disorders (dysgraphia).   Preschool children can benefit from therapy for reading readiness, fine motor coordination, speech, and language.   We provide enrichment skills for preschoolers who need a boost in skills before kindergarten.   The Whole Child works with parents and teachers to provide therapy for children with learning disabilities to maximize a child’s success in school.   We also help families choose the most appropriate educational setting for their child.


wholechildgainesville@wholechildgainesville.com
www.wholechildgainesville.com

Diagnosing, treating and researching dyslexia and other reading disabilities.

Becky Wiseheart, MA CCC-SLP


Wiseheart.reading@gmail.com