St. Coletta Day School of Milwaukee St. Coletta Day School is an educational program best suited for cognitively disabled students age 8 to 16, capable of academic achievement, who possess sufficient self-care skills to be independent. During the enrollment process, the potential student and his or her parents/guardians meet with the administrator. The student is evaluated using informal measures.
Specs 4 Us - Superior precision eyewear for children who are special SPECS4US has designed a frame specially formatted to fit children with Down syndrome. With a pair of Erin's World frames your child will no longer be constrained from their eyeglasses. They will be able to explore the world freely and clearly without wearing glasses that are too big or are constantly slipping down their noses. These frames are made with your child's unique needs in mind and solve the problems that regular eyeglasses never could.
This is a partial listing of therapists and centers providing sensory integration therapy in the state of Wisconsin. Most often therapists providing sensory integration services are occupational therapists with additional training and experience in sensory integration techniques. The information contained on this list does not constitute an endorsement. Contact therapists and centers directly for more information about costs, insurance, Medicaid, and for therapy specific information. Request therapists with expertise in sensory integration. Information current: 6/08
Universal Checklist for Identifying Infants and Toddlers Eligible for Early Intervention
The Tracking, Referral and Assessment Center for Excellence (TRACE) has released a new practice guide entitled Universal Checklist for Identifying Infants and Toddlers Eligible for Early Intervention by Carl J. Dunst, Carol M. Trivette, & Glinda Hill. The guide describes the development and use of a universal checklist designed to be used by primary referral sources for identifying infants and toddlers who may be eligible for early intervention. For more information and to access the practice guide click here.
This organization is committed to improving the health and well-being of children and adults with Down syndrome, which may include complex issues. This requires a comprehesive, multidisciplinary health care approach. The DSCW is connected with a statewide network to assist families in need.
Imprints Pediatric Therapy, LLC is an in-home music therapy service for children with developmental disabilities in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. Music therapy is the prescribed, structured use of music by a music therapist to help maintain or improve life skills in areas of communication, academic performance, gross and fine motor development, social skills, and emotional development. In addition, music has the added benefit to help motivate in the completion of tasks and to increase attention and behavior responses. Programs are tailored to each individual client.
Children born with DS often experience medical complications at birth, many of which today are corrected with routine procedures. In addition, DS children will benefit from physical, occupational and speech therapy in their first months and years. But all of this comes at a cost.
While your personal health insurance may provide coverage, Katie Beckett (named after a young girl in Iowa when the program started under the Reagan Administration) is part of Medicaid. Children who are not eligible for other Medicaid programs because the income or assets of their parents are too high may be eligible for Medicaid this way. Our experience shows us that most DS kids qualify for Katie Beckett benefits, so make sure to contact your local Katie Beckett representative to determine your own eligibility.
Birth to 3 - Wisconsin's Early Therapy Intervention Program
This is Wisconsin's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. Through it, your child will receive (in most cases) in-home physical, occupational and speech therapy depending on his or her needs, often at little-to-no cost to your family.
A federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), provides a framework for a comprehensive program and coordinates developmental, health and social services within the community.
Estate Planning Resources
While not affiliated directly with DSAW, the following individuals have provided valuable advice to several members of the organization regarding their long term financial and estate strategies:
Michael Russo, Jr. MetLife Financial Services, Milwaukee (414) 615-4865; mrusso@metlife.com
Dianne Cauble, Attorney-At-Law Special Needs Estate Planning Davis & Kuelthau, S.C., Milwaukee (414) 225-1436; dcauble@dkattorneys.com
Statewide information and referral service dedicated to helping families and professionals find resources for children birth to 21 years with special needs. Call their hotline at 1-800-642-7837 to find the closest regional center for CSHCN, Children with Special Health Care Needs.
In-home support for families with children who have severe disabilities. Offers information and help in finding service programs and community resources, some funding to purchase necessary goods and services unavailable elsewhere and links to other families to build a support network.
Since 1949, ARC Milwaukee has worked to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. ARC facilitates an individualized Lifelinks care plan that enables persons with disabilties to live safely and successfully, including medical, legal, financial, residential, recreation, employment, transportation and transition needs. Contact the ARC at (414) 774-6255. Not from the Milwaukee area? ARC Wisconsin, based in Madison, can assist. (608) 251-9272.
A.R.C.H. Center stands for Autism Recovery and Comprehensive Health Center. A.R.C.H. Center is located in the Franklin Industrial Park in Franklin, Wisconsin. We are 10 minutes south of the airport and 2 miles west of I-94 off of the Ryan Road Exit.
Our mission is to provide an all inclusive biomedical treatment for adults and children. Our treatment provides a full comprehensive continuum of care. We offer greater changes for recovery from Autism, Autoimmune, Nutritional deficiency and degenerative brain diseases. Our mission is to show our clients the road to better health. Services provided by A.R.C.H. are not limited to Autism. We also treat conditions that have not responded properly to conventional medication.
Located at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, this organization provides services to students with physical, learning, sensory or psychological disabilities that affect a major life activity.
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Therapeutic Riding Services - Maria Rozek, MSW NARHA Registered Instructor Call for a free initial phone consultation (414) 628-2169 djablonowski@wi.rr.com
LifeStriders Therapeutic Riding Center LifeStriders Therapeutic Riding Center offers fun and therapeutic recreational activities for children, adults and seniors with many types of disabilities in the greater Milwaukee and Waukesha area.
LifeStriders is certified through the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. Our volunteers and Staff includes Physical Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Counselors, OT's, Rehabilitation nurses, Adaptive PE teachers and caring volunteers that assist with each lesson.
We are currently working with a number of clients with down syndrome who enjoy the physical activity and challenges that therapeutic riding has to offer.
Please visit our website at www.lifestriders.org or call us at (262) 565-6124 for more information.
HealthReach Rehabilitation Services is truly a company where care comes first. As Wisconsin's premier provider of comprehensive and innovative physical, occupational and speech therapy services, we're committed to helping all individuals achieve the highest possible level of physical function and quality of life.
The Southeast Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (formerly known as the Special Needs Family Center), is one of five Regional Centers in the state of Wisconsin. They serve families and providers who care for children and youth birth to 21 years of age with special health care needs. Examples of special health care needs include cerebral palsy, cancer, diabetes, autism, severe asthma, developmental delay, hearing loss and many others. We serve families and providers in the following counties: Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha counties.
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