special family resource guide
ADD/ADHD
ADD/ADHD Clinic (UAMS)
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
www.uams.edu/ddc
The ADD/ADHD Clinic provides initial assessment and on-going consultation for children whose primary problem is inattention, disorganization, distractibility, disruptive behavior, impulsivity and hyperactivity.
Advocacy
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families
1400 W. Markham, Little Rock
501-371-9678
www.aradvocates.org
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families works through various means to ensure that children and their families have the resources they need to lead healthy and productive lives.
Arkansas Disability Coalition
1123 S. University Avenue, Little Rock
501-614-7020
www.adcpti.blueskywebsites.com
The Arkansas Disability Coalition staff works across the state with parents of children ages newborn to 26-years-old to teach them about their rights under the Individuals with Disabilites Education Act and to develop an education plan for their child.
Arkansas Disability Rights Center
1100 North University Ave., Suite 201, Little Rock
501-296-1775
www.arkdisabilityrights.org
Arkansas Disability Rights Center carries out activities under several federal programs to provide a range of services to advocate for and protect the rights of persons with disabilities throughout the state.
Department of Human Services/Children & Family Services
2920 McClellan Drive, Jonesboro
870-972-1732
http://www.state.ar.us/dhs/ddds/NewWebsite/Childrens%20Services.html
Children and Family Services works to insure that infants and children needing early intervention receive the resources needed.
Department of Human Services/Developmental Disabilities Services
2920 McClellan Drive, Jonesboro
870-972-1732
www.state.ar.us/dhs/ddds/NewWebsite/index.html
The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services advocates for the needs of those with developmental disabilities and works to protect their rights. The division also offers a variety of programs to support people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Arkansas Autism Society
501 Woodlane Drive, Suite 210, Little Rock
501-682-9930
www.arkansasautism.org
A organization ran by parents for parents whose focus is to provide information and support for families, educate providers and increase community awareness about autism.
Autism Association of Northeast Arkansas
1702 Stone Street, Suite A, Jonesboro
870-336-2786
www.aanea.org
AANEA was formed in 2006 by a group of parents, educators and professionals to address the needs faced by families of someone diagnosed as having an autism spectrum disorder.
Autism Specturm Disorders Clinic (UAMS)
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
www.uams.edu/ddc
This clinic is for children from infancy to late adolescent years. It provides families a comprehensive evaluation, medical management and educational strategies for children with suspected or previously diagnosed Autism Disorder, PDD.NOS, and Asperger’s Disorder.
Autism Resource Center of Arkansas
2740 College Ave., Conway
501-329-5459
www.communityconnectionsar.org
The Autism Resource Center of Arkansas is dedicated to serving children and young adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and pervasive development disorder.
Innovative Behavior Analysis Support Systems
P.O. Box 241331, Little Rock
501-804-2533
www.innovativeaba.com
Innovative Behavior Analysis Support Systems provides a wide range of behavior analytic services to children with development disorders. The focus of the programs are to increase appropriate behaviors, teach new behaviors and decrease inappropriate behaviors.
SPARC (Social Pragmatic Awareness Resource and Consulting) Center
217 Cherry St., Jonesboro
870-931-4200
SPARC is a nonprofit organization that offers training and consultation to individuals with an autism spectrum disorder for a nominal fee.
Social Behavior (UAMS)
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
www.uams.edu/ddc
The clinic offers cognitive behavioral therapy designed to decrease anxiety and improve social skill challenges associated with developmental and behavioral disorders such as Asperger’s syndrome.
Autism Solution Center
9282 Cordova Park Road, Cordova
(901) 758-8288
www.autismsolutioncenter.com
The Autism Solution Center, Inc. (ASC) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization being developed to address an unmet, ongoing need within our communities for autism therapy, support services, research and other assistance. The center’s goal is to make sure every individual has access to the interventions needed to provide them with the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.
Blind or Visually Impaired
Arkansas Department of Human Services: Division of Services for the Blind
P.O. Box 3237, Little Rock
501-682-0093
www.arkansas.gov/dhs/dsb/NEWDSB/
The Division of Services for the Blind’s mission is personal and economic independence for blind or severely visually impaired persons of all ages in Arkansas.
Arkansas School for the Blind
P.O. Box 668, Little Rock
501-296-1810
www.arkansasschoolfortheblind.org
The Arkansas School for the Blind offers statewide quality educational programs and resources to students who are blind or visually impaired, birth through 21, enabling them to become productive, self-sufficient citizens.
Lions World Services for the Blind
2811 Fair Park Blvd., Little Rock
501-664-7100
www.lwsb.org
Lions World Services for the Blind offers a complete personal adjustment program, 15 vocational courses, a vision rehabilitation clinic and training, an assistive technology learning center, job placement assistance and a college preparatory program for blind and visually impaired.
National Association of Parents with Visually Impaired Children
P.O. Box 21611, Little Rock
479-426-0605
www.arkansasnapvi.org
The Arkansas Chapter of the National Association of Parents with Visually Impaired Children is a group for parents of blind/visually impaired children offering resources, education, support and advocacy.
Deaf or Hearing Impaired
Arkansas Coalition for the Education of Children Who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
P.O. Box 3811, Little Rock
501-324-9506
www.arced.org/arcedmembers.htm
The mission of the coalition is to identify and advocate for the necessary resources including funds, training for personnel, support systems for children, students and parents and continued evaluation and improvement of education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Arkansas Dept. of Health, Infant Hearing Program
4815 W. Markham, Slot H20, Little Rock
501-280-4740
www.arhealthyhearing.com
The Infant Hearing Program at the Arkansas Department of Health is dedicated to implementing a system to screen newborns for hearing loss by age one month and identify infants with hearing loss by three months.
Arkansas School for the Deaf
P.O. Box 3811, Little Rock
501-324-9506
www.arkansas.gov/asd
The Arkansas School for the Deaf provides academic programs for children ages 2-18 in addition to a full-service audiology program, counseling, educational psychological evaluation, health care, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.
Diabetes
Coping with Diabetes (UAMS)
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
www.uams.edu/ddc
Providing support and behavioral counseling for children, families and teens who have Type I or Type II diabetes.
Diabetic Resources of Arkansas
720 S. Main, Jonesboro
870-935-6700
Diabetic Resources of Arkansas provides resources, supplies and education for those with diabetes.
Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation – Greater Arkansas Chapter
11324 Arcade Drive, Suite 16, Little Rock
501-217-0321
www.jdrf.org/greaterarkansas
This research foundation offers support, information and advocacy for families and children living with juvenile diabetes.
Disability Groups
Arthritis Foundation
6213 Father Tribou St., Little Rock
501-364-7242
www.arthritis.org/chapters/arkansas
This foundation provides research and patient services to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas
P.O. Box 95255, North Little Rock
501-666-8777
www.idaarkansas.org
The Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas is a non-profit, volunteer organization of adults, professionals and parents of children with learning disabilities.
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Central Arkansas Chapter
204 Executive Court, Suite 208, Little Rock
501-227-7098
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency providing initial diagnosis, and follow up medical care and therapies through clinics at UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Additionally, the association offers a summer camp for children.
Partners for Inclusive Communities
2001 Pershing Circle, Suite 300, Little Rock
501-682-9000
www.uams.edu/partners
The mission of Partners for Inclusive Communities is to support individuals with disabilities and families of children with disabilities to fully and meaningfully participate in community life, effect systems change, prevent disabilities and promote health.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arkansas
9720 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock
501-224-6067
www.ucpark.org
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arkansas is a non-profit organization that works to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy.
Down's Syndrome
Arkansas Down Syndrome Associations
9800 Vinson Court, Little Rock
501-223-3696
www.ardownsyndrome.org
Arkansas Down Syndrome Association promotes comprehensive community-based health care services and increase the quality of life for individuals who have Down Syndrome.
Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Arkansas
P.O. Box 10115, Jonesboro
870-273-6997
www.dsaofnea.org
A sharing support group that provides encouragement and family support to the entire family as well as friends of those with Down Syndrome. Meetings held the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Calvary United Pentecostal Church.
Education
Ascent Child & Youth Pediatric Day Clinic, Inc.
806 Glendale St., Jonesboro, 870-933-8500
1910 Rector Road, Paragould, 870-240-8500
www.ascentchs.com
Ascent Child and Youth Pediatric Day Clinic provides developmental early intervention day treatment services. Ascent’s mission is to treat patients in a multidisciplinary, developmental, and therapeutic setting to promote their maximum level of development and readiness for entering a unique world.
The Learning Center
2808 Fox Meadow Lane, Jonesboro
870-932-4245
www.tlcnea.com
The Learning Center’s preschool program serves children from birth to five years of age with developmental delays. Early intervention services for developmentally delayed infants and toddlers from birth to 3 years can be provided in the child’s home or in the early intervention child care setting. The Learning Center also offers developmental services for adults with disabilities.
Epilepsy
Arkansas Epilepsy Program
2 Lile Court, Suite 100, Little Rock
501-227-5061
www.arkansasepilepsy.com
The Arkansas Epilepsy Program was founded exclusively for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and features a comprehensive epilepsy program utilizing antiepileptic investigational drug trials, innovative monitoring devices and surgical techniques.
Epilepsy Education Association
Little Rock
501-834-1959
www.epilepsyarkansas.com
This association strives to help those with epilepsy, as well as their family members and friends.
Parents Educating Arkansas about Children with Epilepsy (PEACE)
Little Rock
501-470-5185
www.peaceinark.com
PEACE is a non-profit organization coordinating education and outreach to the people of Arkansas about children who have epilepsy and other forms of seizure disorders.
Evaluation/Assessment
ACCESS Group
10618 Breckenridge Drive, Little Rock
501-217-8600
www.accessgroupinc.org
Clinical psychologist, psychological examiner and a therapy team work together to evaluate and diagnose traditional educational deficits and mental health deficitis.
Dennis Development Center
1310 Wolfe Street, Little Rock will invest
501-364-1830
www.uams.edu/ddc
The Dennis Development Center’s assessment consists of an extensive evaluation of complex conditions by an interdisciplinary team who will investigate developmental concerns in children from toddlers to 12 years of age, educate parents and generate diagnosis-specific management recommendations in various conditions.
Initial Screening Assessment Clinic (UAMS)
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
870-364-1830
www.uams.edu/ddc
A “developmental triage” clinic for the Dennis Development Center, this clinic quickly evaluates patients in an effort to reduce waiting time for families needing consultation.
Learning Disabilities Clinic (UAMS)
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
www.uams.edu/ddc
The Learning Disabilities Clinic test children who are experiencing poor academic performance for possible learning disabilities.
Insurance
AR Kids First
Little Rock
1-888-474-8275
www.arkidsfirst.com
AR Kids First A provides a comprehensive package of health benefits to low-income families. AR Kids First B provides health coverage for families with slightly higher incomes who still need assistance.
Medical
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
800 Marshall St., Little Rock
501-364-1100
www.archildrens.org
Arkansas Childrens Hospital provides innovative care for patients and families in the fields of childhood cancer, pediatric cardiology, neonatology, pediatric orthopedics, vascular anomalies and more.
GI Elimination Disorder (UAMS)
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
www.uams.edu/ddc
The GI Elimination Disorder clinic helps children and teenages with psychological aspects of coping with management of adbodminal pain, cystic fibrosis, colitis, encopnesis and enuresis.
Jonesboro Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory
820 Professional Acres Drive, Jonesboro
870-932-6436
www.jpo-online.com
Jonesboro Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory is an accredited, locally owned and operated, world-class allied-health professional practice of Board Certified specialists in the fields of Prosthetics, Orthotics and Pedorthics offering a broad range of premium components for all lower and upper limb amputation levels.
Snell Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory
900 Professional Acres Drive, Jonesboro
870-268-0001
www.snellpando.com
Snell Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory provides prosthetics, orthotics, pedorthics and post-mastectomy services. Snell works with the patient’s physicians, therapist and family to design a treatment plan that best fits each patient.
Mental Health
Better Life Counseling Center
1605 James St., Jonesboro
870-935-4673
Better Life Counseling Center is a non-denominational, nonprofit Christian counseling center providing Christian counseling to families, couples and individuals.
Families Inc., Counseling Services
3104 Turman, Drive, Suite E, Jonesboro
870-933-6886
www.familiesinc.net
Families, Inc. Counseling Services is a private counseling agency accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditaton of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Individual, couple, and family therapy is available for children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing emotional and behavioral problems.
Mid-South Health Systems
2707 Browns Lane, Jonesboro
870-972-4000
www.mshs.org
Mid-South Health Systems works to ensure the availability of comprehensive, community-based mental health services that are accessible to the public and promote integrity and ethical standards for all involved. Individual, group, and family therapy is available based on the needs of the client/family.
NAMI Arkansas
1012 Autumn Road, Suite 1, Little Rock
501-661-1548
www.nami.org
NAMI Arkansas is a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons with severe mental illness, their families and their communities.
St. Bernards Medical Center Behavioral Health Unit
2712 E. Johnson Road, Jonesboro
870-932-2800
www.stbernards.info/behavioralhealth/
St. Bernards Behavioral Health Unit provides inpatient and outpatient services, adolescent and adult treatment programs and psychiatric programs.
Strong Willed Child Clinic (UAMS)
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
www.uams.edu/ddc
The Strong Willed Child Clinic is for children ages 2-5 years old whose primary problem is oppositional behavior at home. This clinic provides diagnostic assessment and therapy focusing on improving parent-child interactions.
Nutrition
Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center
15 Children’s Way, Little Rock
501-364-3309
www.uams.edu/acnc
Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center conducts research on diet and dietary factors that optimize the nutrition and health of young children through adolescence and maximize their health as adults.
Feeding Disorders Clinic (UAMS)
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
www.uams.edu/ddc
The Feeding Disorders Clinic provides diagnostic assessment and therapy for children 0-5 years of age for a variety of feeding difficulties and/or behavioral issues related to medical illness.
Recreation
Camp Aldersgate
2000 Aldersgate Road, Little Rock
501-225-1444
www.campaldersgate.net
Camp Aldersgate provides educational and recreational opportunities in an outdoor camp environment for children and youth who have medical or physical conditions or developmental delays.
Special Olympics – Area 7
1514B E. Matthews, Jonesboro
870-935-9806
www.specialolympicsarkansas.org
The Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Resources and Support
Arkansas Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council
5800 W. 10th St., Suite 805, Little Rock
501-661-2589
www.ddcouncil.org
The Arkansas Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council works with individuals with disabilities to help them achieve independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in the community.
Brain Injury Association of Arkansas
P.O. Box 26236, Little Rock
501-374-3585
www.brainassocation.org
Brain Injury Association of Arkansas works to help individuals with brain injuries maximize their quality of life.
Coping with Chronic Illness (UAMS)
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
www.uams.edu/ddc
Supportive and behavioral counseling is available for children who have a chronic illness such as Type I or Type II diabetes, cystic fibrosis or cancer.
First Connections
P.O. Box 1437, Slot N503, Little Rock
501-682-8650
www.arkansas.gov/dhs/ddds/FirstConn/index.html
The First Connections Program works with families on an individualized basis to assist in locating and coordinating services and assistance to enhance not only the child’s abilities but those of the family to assist their child.
ICAN AT4ALL
26 Corporate Hill Drive, Little Rock
501-666-8868
http://arkansas-ican.org
ICAN AT4ALL has a wide range of devices available for loan for individuals and agencies to try before buying or to borrow while another is being repaired, offers a public trade or sale list and offers training.
Medical Crisis and Loss Clinic (UAMS)
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
www.uams.edu/ddc
A short-term intervention, the clinic assists children and families in coping with loss and change such as the death of a family member of close friend, physical trauma or a diagnosis of a chronic or life-threatening disease.
Therapy
Ascent Child & Youth Development Center
800 S. Church St., Jonesboro
870-935-9111
www.ascentchs.com
Ascent Child and Youth Development Center provides outpatient therapeutic and mental health services to children, adolescents, and families. Our mission is to treat patients in a multidisciplinary, developmental, and therapeutic setting to promote their maximum level of development and readiness for entering a unique world.
Children’s Therapy Services of NEA
217 E. Cherry Avenue, Jonesboro
870-932-5551
www.childrenstherapysvs.com
Children’s Therapy Services treats a variety of diagnoses ranging from developmental delay, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, aspergers and coordination disorders, visual perceptual disorders, fine motor delay and cystic fibrosis through occupational, physical and speech and language therapy provided.
Personal Therapy of Northeast Arkansas, Inc.
2811 Longview Drive, Suite C, Jonesboro
870-974-9114
Personal Therapy of Northeast Arkansas provides Early Intervention (EI) services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, developmental therapy, service coordination and speech language therapy. Services are provided in-home, through schools and daycares or through their centers.
Sensational Kids Pediatric Therapy Services
3423 East Highland Drive, Jonesboro
879-336-0021
Sensational Kids offers early intervention (EI) services, occupational, physical and speech therapy through home visits, in-office sessions and school programs.
Spirit Ridge Therapeutic Riding Center
643 Green 776 Road, Paragould
870-215-0373
www.spiritridgetrc.org
Spirit Ridge enriches the lives of people with special needs through equine assisted activities.
Training
Jonesboro Human Development Center
4701 Colony Drive, Jonesboro
870-932-5230
http://www.state.ar.us/dhs/ddds/NewWebsite/Jonesboro%20HDC%20Main%20Page.htmlThe Jonesboro Human Development Center emphasizes individualized services focusing on dignity, respect, training, and support for people who reside there. For people receiving services from the center, training is provided in the areas of daily living, vocational and recreational skills.