Resource Library
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Resource Library for Southern Delaware
Explore the different resources in our area that we think may be helpful to you and your family!
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Autism Delaware: info@autismdelaware.org; (302) 224-6020
The Arc of Delaware; 302-996-9400- New castle 302-736-6140 Kent & Sussex
DDDS; Supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their good lives by accessing services they need to thrive in their community
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association/Delaware, Increasing Awareness and supporting families with information and resources regarding PWS, pwsdelaware@yahoo.com
UCP United Cerebral Palsy Delaware Chapter; To promote the overall quality of life, independence, and equality of children and adults with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities and their families.
Down Syndrome Association of Delaware; Supporting families, promoting community involvement, and encouraging a lifetime of opportunities for people with Down syndrome.
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Swank Autism Center; complete ASD evaluations, as well as genetic testing, advanced brain imaging and specialist appointments as needed; 800-416-4441
Easter Seals Delaware; The largest provider of early intervention therapies for children from birth to age 3 in Delaware, focusing on developmental delays; (302)253-1100
Life Stance Health: Will provide different mental health assessments and diagnosis including Autism testing for both children and adults; 302-428-0205
Multidisciplinary Autism Program-Christiana Care; diagnosis, comprehensive care and support
Dr. Nicole Ryan, Pedaitric Neurology, Beebe Health Care; practice includes patients under the age of 18 with epilepsy, headaches, tics, autism spectrum disorders, concussion, developmental delay, and other neurological conditions.
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Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism; Delaware’s statewide training and technical assistance center for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).; dnea-info@udel.edu
Sussex Consortium; k-12 public school in Sussex County serving children 3-22 with autism and other special needs; 302-645-7210
Howard T Ennis School; Indian River School District for students 3-21 with complex cognitive and physical disabilities; 302-856-1930
Children’s Beach House; 3-4 yrs old child development; 7-18 yr old program. Provides children with speech and language delays a language-rich environment alongside their typically developing peers, where they all learn skills necessary for success in kindergarten and elementary school.
Parent Information Center (PIC) PIC is the only organization in the state charged by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, to provide information and support to parents of children with disabilities from birth to 26 to help them access appropriate education and related services for their children.
IEP Insiders Provide supportive tools to anyone navigating the world of Special Education.
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ABA Centers of Delaware; ABA Therapy, Early Intervention, Autism Screening and Diagnosis; 302-844-393-5809
Easter Seals Delaware; They offer customized in-home, community-based, and telehealth services, including physical, occupational, speech-language, and feeding therapies, along with Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).(302)253-1100
Child Inspired; Specializes in Speech, Feeding, and Occupational Therapy, as well as Mental Health Services and Family Education in Southern Delaware; info@childinspiredtherapy.com
Bright Bloom; BrightBloom Centers provides ABA therapy. Ages 2 to 10 years old.
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Embrace Delaware; Respite nights, after school programs, summer camps, and accessible holiday events; abby@embracedelaware.org
Limitless Pathways; programming such as a caregivers retreat in Lewes, Coaching for Caretakers, Life Skills Retreat for Special Needs Adults, etc; hello@limitless-pathways.com
Run Saniyah Run; Parents "ME" time, Financial Assistance ,Life skills/ job training for special needs adults 18-25,Light housekeeping, resource directory
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Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens; Children and young adults between the ages of 4 and 18 with an intellectual disABILITY— are matched with vetted high school students participating in the DFRC Blue-Gold All★Star Football Program; info@dfrc.org; 302-454-2730
Special Olympics Delaware; Provides year-round sports training and athletics for children and adults with intellectual disabilites, promoting inclusion, acceptance and social change; info@sode.org; 302-831-4653
Surfers Healing; Each year, volunteer-staffed camps give over 4,500 children with autism and their families a fun, engaging day surfing at the beach. info@surfershealing.org
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding; Dedicated to improving the physical and emotional well-being of children and adults living with disabilities through equine assisted therapy; lorichaikin.sdtr@gmail.com; 302-644-1920
Lavender Fields At Warrington Manor Peace Love & Lavender; employing people with disabilites, grief support, connection and events for families with disabilities; cait@lavenderfieldsde.com
HUB302; Offers bowling, mini-golfing once a month, and various other spectrum-friendly activities. amy@hub302.org
Delaware Dynamix; Offering sensory gym hours on first Sunday of the month;
SOAR with Horses; Horseback riding center offering classes for people with special needs; colonelbandit@gmail.com; 302-554-2689
Milford Little League, Challenger League, If your child is between the ages of 4-21 and has an IEP/504 or physical disability and wants to play baseball/softball with peers please consider signing up; Contact Shelby Eisenbrey with questions-302-519-2188
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Nemours Children’s Health; Childerns Hospital, specialty clinics
Beebe Healthcare; Susssex County Hospital and outpatient
Bayhealth; Sussex County Hospital and outpatient
Dr. Nicole Ryan, Pedaitric Neurology, Beebe Health Care; practice includes patients under the age of 18 with epilepsy, headaches, tics, autism spectrum disorders, concussion, developmental delay, and other neurological conditions.
Aeroflow; Incontinence Supplies with Medicaid
BDS Personal Care Products; Provide medical supplies and other items such as pull-ups, wipes, gloves etc thru your insurance, 724-285-4284
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Lavender Fields At Warrington Manor Peace Love & Lavender; employing people with disabilites, grief support, connection and events for families with disabilities; cait@lavenderfieldsde.com
Community Integrated Services/Creative Employment Solutions; Innovative employment solutions. Empowering people with disabilities through individualized employment opportunities that foster self-sustainability, equality, and community
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Blue Envelope Program; The blue envelope is kept in a vehicle’s glove compartment and holds important documents such as a driver’s license, registration, insurance card, and relevant health or emergency information. Its blue color serves as a visual cue to law enforcement that a driver or passenger may have a disability and may not respond in a ; typical manner.
R. Sterling Hair Boutique-Nevaeh Millsheath-Stylist-Hair Stylist with experience with special needs population;
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