Special Needs
Serving children for the past 15 years with over 25 years of collective experience with children with special needs.
Our programs and classrooms arevery individualized based upon the assessment and needs of the student. A student may begin our program in a 1-1 or 1-2 setting and then move to our Step-UP Programs where social skills, academics and classroom routine are stressed as a priority. Applied Behavioral Services is the largest as well as the number one private educational placement choice among our families in the greater Cincinnati and Dayton area. Contact us for a tour or more information about all of our programs, class placements or therapies for your child today!
Big Blue Canopy, Pediatric Gym and Therapy Services
Providing Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy services for ages Birth through Youngs Adults.
Big Blue Canopy’s mission is to empower families to maximize their child’s potential. Big Blue Canopy is an innovative pediatric therapy practice treating individuals from birth to young adults and offers a blend of one on one individualized Occupational, Speech, and Physical therapy, group classes, home programs, and a play-based developmental and rehabilitation gym. Through a unique open gym membership, we provide families with the opportunity to practice newly learned skills, stay engaged, and continue to make gains, even after discharge from therapy, at an affordable cost. Their goal is to create a community where kids and young adults can develop life-long skills, socialize, and learn to accept their differences through play, leisure, and recreation. Big Blue Canopy accepts most major insurance plans as well as Medicaid, Caresource, & BCMH.
The Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities is founded on the belief that all people have inherent worth and the right to be treated with dignity. For over 40 years, the Board has provided information, support and service to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Butler County Board of DD believes that all people should have opportunities to participate in community life with fellow citizens and develop a sense of belonging to the community. The DD agency operates and administers a variety of programs and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.
When you have a child with special health needs, you face the constant challenge of finding information and resources. Their valuable Special Needs Resource Directory can assist parents, caregivers and healthcare providers identify, evaluate and access necessary services and supports. Focused on children and youth with special health needs who have physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional conditions, the directory connects to local, regional and national websites to help navigate your way!
We are committed to the principle that people with disabilities are entitled to the same opportunities and rights as their non-disabled peers. We provide a comprehensive recreational and therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities in the greater Cincinnati area.
The Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities serves babies, children, and adults. These services take place primarily in the Batavia and Owensville area, but can also be present in community settings. See website for a complete list of programs.
We believe that knowledge empowers. By providing families with support, inspiration and information, we help individuals with Down syndrome achieve their maximum potential. We believe in inclusion. Including individuals with Down syndrome in neighborhood schools, community activities and the business world benefits both the individual and their respective communities. The DSAGC serves southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana.
Communication isn’t a one way street, it involves two people interacting with each other in a meaningful way. At Dufau Speech Therapy, sessions don’t follow a preset program but rather focus on individualized goals targeted in meaningful contexts. Time during each session is also spent on educating family members on how to support speech and language skills in everyday situations. Treatment is provided by an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist for language delays and disorders, speech sound disorders, literacy, and stuttering.
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The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to stop seizures and SUDEP, find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy through efforts including education, advocacy and research to accelerate ideas into therapies
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and Columbus has been in existence since 1953, assisting people with epilepsy and their families in meeting their health and social needs. We provide direct services to optimize each person’s understanding of epilepsy and to improve their methods of coping with epilepsy in all facets of their lives.
Since March 4, 2005, Families with ASD has been offering families touched by autism, a place to meet with other families to find fellowship, understanding, and support. We give families a chance to connect and share with others who have been touched by autism.