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November 2011

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  • Arbor Bay School
    1017 Cedar Street, San Carlos
    (650) 631-9999 www.arborbayschool.org  

  • A multi-disciplinary and experiential approach to education for children with mild-to-moderate language-based learning differences that may impact academics, speech/language, motor development, attention/focus and social skills.

  • K – 8th Grade: Age 5 – 14 years
    Religious affiliation: None
    Enrollment: 42
    Class ratio: 3:1 in lower grades; 6:1 in middle school
    Entrance process: R, S, O, V, A
    Application Testing: $150
    Tuition: Varies
    Uniforms: No
    Extended Care: until 5 pm

  • Associated Learning and Language Specialists, Inc
    1060 Twin Dolphin Drive, Ste #100, Redwood City
    (650) 631-9999 www.allsinc.com  

  • Early intervention classes led by speech pathologists. Preschool classes led by CA credentialed teachers. Language, social skills, developmental play addressed through a multi-disciplinary team including occupational and behavior therapists.

  • Age Infant – 6 years
    Hours: 8 am – 12:30 pm (program dependent)
    Days: M – F
    Class Size: 4 – 8
    Amenities: Accreditation, Diapers Accepted, Educational Curriculum Offered, Special Needs

  • Associated Learning and Language Specialists, Inc.
    660 So. Bernardo Avenue, Ste #4, Sunnyvale
    (650) 631-9999 www.allsinc.com  

  • Early intervention classes led by speech pathologists. Language, social skills, developmental play addressed through a multi-disciplinary team including occupational and behavior therapists.
    Age Infant – 3 years
    Hours: 8 am – 12 pm
    Days: M, T, W, F
    Class Size: 4 – 8
    Amenities: Diapers Accepted, Special Needs

  • Brain Balance Achievement Center
    3380 Geary Blvd, San Francisco
    (415) 213-1760 www.brainbalancecenters.com  

  • Brain Balance Program is an individualized, non-medical program to help children who live with ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s, Asperger’s and Autism Spectrum disorders reach their academic, social and physical potential. We utilize a comprehensive approach to address the spectrum of academic performance, social abilities, cognitive function, sensory and motor skills, visual-spatial organizational skills and nutritional health.

  • Community Gatepath
    1764 Marco Polo Way, Burlingame
    (650) 259-8500 www.gatepath.com  

  • Community Gatepath fosters hope, dignity and independence among children and adults with disabilities. We dedicate ourselves to building inclusive environments where individuals of all abilities can thrive.

  • Optometric Center for Family Vision Care and Vision Therapy
    1234 Cherry St., San Carlos
    (650) 593-1661 www.familyvisioncare.org  

  • For over 20 years we have successfully treated vision problems that interfere with attention, reading and academic performance. Developmental vision care can make all the difference for those with autism and other special needs. We also provide non-surgical treatment of eye turns or lazy eye. Call today for more information.

  • Peninsula Associates
    Menlo Park, San Mateo, Santa Cruz
    (650) 324-0648 www.paspeech.com  

  • Peninsula Associates employs 20 licensed and ASHA certified SLP’s. We provide on- and off-site services to public and private schools, medical offices and rehabilitation facilities. Our staff is multi-lingual and has specialties in childhood apraxia of speech, fluency, myofunctional therapy, voice, autism, aural rehabilitation, swallowing disorders and many more.

  • Quest Therapeutic Camps
    2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Ste 125, San Ramon
    (925) 743-2900 www.questcamps.com

  • Quest Therapeutic Camps have been providing innovative, proven effective group therapy programs for over 23 years. Our 8-week intensive therapeutic day camp and weekly group therapy programs are designed for children and teens with ADHD, Asperger’s disorder, anxiety, depression, self esteem and social problems. Visit www. Questcamps.com for complete information and online registration. Robert Field, PhD, founder and licensed psychologist, supervises all treatment.

  • Stanbridge Academy
    San Mateo
    (650) 375-5860 www.stanbridgeacademy.org  

  • Stanbridge is an independent school, grades K-12, for students with mild to moderate LD and ASD. Stanbridge curriculum includes class sizes of 1 teacher to 8 students, California-standards based instruction, experiential and enrichment activities and the integration of social pragmatics. Call for a tour!

  • TALK: Teaching and Assessing Language for Kids
    Burlingame
    (650) 344-9962 www.talkpeninsula.com  

  • TALK provides comprehensive speech and language therapy for children. We offer assessments and intensive programs for the treatment of all speech, voice, language, fluency, social and developmental delays and disorders. Our goal is to make speech therapy an effective and rewarding experience for children and their families.

  • Toren Psychological Services
    Mountain View
    (650) 833-8834 www.torenpsychologicalservices.com  

  • We provide quality and comprehensive assessment, counseling and advocacy. We specialize in neuro-psych testing, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Executive Functioning Disorders.

  • by Parenting on the Peninsula Staff.