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Mental Health

Rebecca Bloom, ATR-BC LMHC
Uses art therapy with Asperger spectrum preteens to help them organizer their thoughts and feelings.
Bloom Counseling, 600 First Avenue, Suite 236, Seattle, Washington  98104, 206.380.6297
www.bloomcounseling.com

Jennifer Brown, MSW
Child and Family Therapist With Asperger and Autism Training, 17220 127th Pl NE, Suite 300, Woodinville, WA  98072 (425) 318-0062 or jenniferbrownmsw@aol.com .

Elaine A Duncan, MA
Provides Asperger's screenings, social skills groups for teens and adults, vocational counseling, family and individual counseling for those on the spectrum and their families.  Also treat internet addiction.  Office in Redmond and Everett.  Call (425) 883-4939 or email elainaduncan@msn.com for appointments.

Jean Gant, M.Ed., M.A. Counseling
Child Counseling & Consultation   Specialties: Autism & Asperger Syndrome includes social learning groups, individual therapy, family support, and consultation to schools. GantJ_750@msn.com  phone (206) 501-9404

Marilyn Minkin 
Marriage and family counseling as well as specializing in deaf-blind. 425-688-9073

Carrie Sheppard, LMHC Psychotherapist
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), individual and family psychotherapy for children and adults on the spectrum, friendship groups, in Kent/Covington. Call 253-859-3505 or email carriesheppard@mindspring.com, 27023 164th Ave SE, Covington, WA  (easy access to Hwy 18).

Madeleine Taney, MA, M.Ed.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist.  Madeleine is a retired special education teacher of 14 years. She has experience with moderate to severe disabilities including ADHD, Autism, PDD and other disorders that can present difficulties with social skills and self-management.  She provides parenting support, education and training focusing on strengths and the parent as the expert on their child. She supports the child and adolescent in helping learn to express their feelings appropriately and build self esteem and set goals. 206-304-1954

Peter Weiss, MA, LMHC, CMHS
Child, adolescent and family therapy, social skills groups for children on autism spectrum.  peter@seattlechildtherapy.com, www.seattlechildtherapy.com, 206-245-9975

Lifespan Professional Services
Bainbridge Island

Beth Jenson, MA, MFT
Marriage and Family therapist specializing in the parents and family of special needs children, as well as individuals and couples with Asperger's or HF Autism.  Free weekly support group on Wednesdays 7-9pm for parents of kids with Autism (POKA) at the Woodinville office.  Frequent lectures and couples workshops on the Eastside for parents of special-needs kids.  bethjenson@comcast.net, 425-830-2493, www.bethjenson.com

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Psychiatrists

Robert Devny
425) 481-0429 

Justin Mohatt, MD
130 Nickerson St #204, Seattle, WA 98109, 206-282-1623

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Psychologists

Katherine Coy, Clinical Psychologist
Diagnosis, relationship-based treatment and school consultation for individuals with ADHD/ADD and on the autistic spectrum.  Call (425) 467-6252 or kscoy@hotmail.com

Russell B. Hanford, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist working with children, teens, and adults with Asperger’s Disorder and ADHD.  400 E Pine St, Suite 220, Seattle, WA 98122, , 206-409-9613 drhanford@russhanford.com.

Susan K. Jenkins, Ph.D.
Psychotherapy for children with ADHD.  320 West Gaylor St., Seattle, WA  98119, 206-285-7215

Gwen Lewis, Ph.D.
Neuropsychological testing and evaluation.  555 Dayton St, Suite D, Edmonds, WA  98020  425-672-1850

Elizabeth MacKenzie, Ph.D.,
Diagnosis of ADHD and Learning Disabilities; Consultation regarding appropriate daycare/school placement; accommodations for K-12 and college students; individual and family-focused treatment services for children preschool-aged through adolescence. emackenzie@west-seattle-psych.com; 206-932-2590,  www.west-seattle-psych.com

Karen Pavlidis, Ph.D.
http://www.arboretumpsychologicalservices.com/psychologists.aspx  (206) 920-2518

Nora Thompson, Psychologist
Diagnosis, evaluation, and formal assessments.  (425) 640-6134, Cascade Neuropsychological Services, Edmonds.

Ann Uherek
(206) 729-2101, Snohomish and Woodinville.

John Whitehead, Psychologist
School consultations, individual therapy, group therapy, diagnostic evaluations, and formal assessments.  John Whitehead, PsyD, (206) 419-2902, 140 Lakeside Ave, Suite 220, Seattle, WA.

Milani Smith, PHD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Diagnostic evaluations, evaluations to develop treatment recommendations for home and school, and school consultation. Ages 18 months to 18 years. Call (206) 235-0766.

Bryan K. Robison, Clinical Psychologist
Neuropsychological testing, parent coaching and school consultation for individuals with ADHD and on the autistic spectrum.  bkrobison@yahoo.com (206) 550-9736.

Mariam Araujo, Ph.D.
Diagnostic and formal assessments, therapy and consultation for children and adolescents.  Also serving Spanish-speaking families and children.  (206) 226-9689, http://www.mariamaraujo.com


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Physicians

Melvin Morse, Pediatrician
Pediatrician with autism practice, Dr. Melvin L. Morse, 4011 Talbot Road South, Suite #110, Renton. (425) 656-5300.

Stephen Glass, MD
Pediatric Neurologist - 17924 - 140th Ave NE Ste 200 -- Woodinville,  WA  98172 - Telephone: 425-424-9200 

Ted Ritter, ARNP
Northwest ADHD and Behavioral Medicine,  11821 NE 128th ST Ste H, Kirkland WA 98034,  425-821-9730.  www.NWABM.com.  Diagnosis and medication management of ADHD.  Help with mood swings and anxiety.  Treats all ages.

K. David Epley, M.D. , Pediatric Ophthalmology
1101 Madison St., Suite 600,Seattle, WA 98104,(206) 215-2020.  Secondary office: 11919 N.E. 128th St.,Suite A, Kirkland, WA 98104, (425) 821-6655, (425) 821-3366

Julia Bledsoe, MD
Pediatric Care Center, University of Washington, Roosevelt Site, 4245 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, 206-598-3000, jbledsoe@u.washington.edu.  About one half of Dr. Bledsoe's clinic patients are adopted, mostly from overseas. In addition, Dr. Bledsoe works part-time in the UW Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Diagnostic Prevention Network Clinic. She is also the parent of two adopted children.

Dr. Rhonda Levitt
Adolescent and Pedeatric Physician, Northwest Pediatrics,  11545 15th Ave NE Ste 205, Seattle, WA 98125, (206) 364-2010, specialities include Acne, Adolescent Medicine, Anorexia, Asthma, Attention Deficit Disorder, Eczema, Infant Care, Meet & Greet Appointments, Parenting Issues, Pediatric Exams

Deborah McGrew, MD, OT
Outside the Box Pediatrics and Behavioral Medicine.  Pediatric and developmental therapist providing holistic specialized neurodevelopmental care for children and their families in the Burien area.  In addition to being a board certified Pediatrician and a developmental OT, she has studied with the following nationally recognized experts:  Stanley Greenspan MD (the DIR/ICDL group), Mel Levine MD, Daniel Seigel MD, Ned Hallowell/John Ratey MDs and more.   bibidaktari@gmail.com ; 206-241-4646.

Brock Eide, MD and Fernette Eide, MD
Eide Neurolearning Clinic, Testing for children age 6-12 years with school or learning difficulties.  6701 139th Pl SW,  Edmonds, WA 98026.  Email: neurolearning@gmail.com  Website:  www.neurolearning.com

Dr. Devorah Steinecker, DO
Holistic Pediatrics and Family Health.  Neurolgist specializing in a holistic approach to the treatment of developmental issues of early childhood.  Practice includes special needs kids and their families with a variety of concerns from low tone to seizures.  www.holisticpediatrics.com

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Legal

Larry Davis, M, Ed.
Educational Advocate/Consultant in the Puget Sound region since 1998, Larry supports parents as they navigate through the public school system addressing special needs issues: ADHD/ADD, Asperger's/HFA, Learning Disabilities with an emphasis on IEP and Section 504 negotiation and development.  As a former Public School Principal, with extensive Special Education and Gifted Education experience for over 25 years, his expertise proves most helpful in the negotiating process with school personnel.   Contact Larry at (206) 914-0975cor by email at ldavis98070@yahoo.com  

David A. Anderson, Attorney at Law
Specializes in guardianship for children with special needs.7016 35th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA  98115206-267-7200

Karen L. Mitterer, Attorney at Law
Specializing in special education and disability law. Call (206) 669-6167 or email kmittererlaw@aol.com for more information.

Charlotte Cassady, Attorney at Law,
Specializing in disability law, including special needs trusts, guardianship, and special education
law.  Call (206) 264-9420 or email CDCassady@aol.com for more information.

Jeannette A. Cohen M.Ed. J.D. Attorney at Law,
17826 1st Avenue NW, Shoreline, WA  98177, (206) 542-7234.

Daussault Law Group
The Daussalt Law Group specializes in Spec Ed law, advocacy, estate planning and guardianships.  2722 Eastlake Ave E, Ste 200 Seattle, Washington 98102 Phone: (206) 324-4300  bus@dussaultlaw.com.

Larry R. Garrett, Esq.
Estate Planning and Guardianship services: including preparation of  Wills, trusts, petitioning for guardianship and ongoing advising of guardians of the disabled, 5507 35th Ave NE, Seattle WA  98105, 206-547-1400, www.holmancahill.com

Katherine George, attorney
Special education and public interest law, appeals, legislative advocacy.  Bellevue, WA.  (425) 653-5516. kathygeorgelaw@comcast.net   

Diane Frost Wiscarson, P.C.
Special education law and advocacy.  Exclusively represents children with disabilities enrolled in public school in WA and OR.  503-727-0202 www.wiscarsonlaw.com

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Other

Redwood Psychological & Counseling Services, PLLC
Social Skill Building Groups, Therapeutic Yoga, and much more. Contact (425) 486-9952 or redwoodpsych@aol.com , 17220 127th Place NE #102, Woodinville, WA 98072.

Lynn Serack, M. Ed.
Individualized support for differently-abled learners, PO Box 624, Preston, WA  98040, 425-765-6592  

Jen Hastings, Music Therapist
Works with children of all ages, specializing in developmental disabilities and serving individuals with autism. Staff member of Music Works Northwest, click here for bio or email therapyatmusicworks@yahoo.com  

Wendy Zieve, MA, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist
Addresses social skills, speech, motor and academic areas using active music activities.  Serves children with autism, cerebral palsy and other disabilities.  Individual and group therapy.  email: wzieve@comcast.net

Jeff Monteleone Tutoring Service
Works with special needs and learning disabled students at the middle school and high school levels to achieve academic success and life-long learning skills.  jeff@thewasltutor.com, 425-293-1721

Sabina Pascal, Preen LLC
Non-medical caregiving and companionship to individuals of all ages with disabilities and special needs. Preenishere@hotmail.com; (206) 228-5842