Dorinne Davis, Founder and President of The Davis Center and Davis Sound Research Associates, LLC
Resources
The Davis Center, 1-862-251-4637
Defeat Autism Now physicians
Behavioral optometrists
Alternative medicine physicians
Archive for October, 2008
384. Sound Therapy
383. Kids’ Creativity
Ed Miller, journalist and children’s advocate; founding partner and director, U.S. Alliance for Childhood
Resources
“Where Do the Children Play?”, film available to the public – find on Alliance for Childhood Web site. You can also contact local PBS stations and ask that they show it!
The National Institute for Play (Carmel California)
The International Play Association
382. A Very Special Education (part II)
Jillian Copeland, founder and director of The Diener School; Educational consultant to special needs community
Resources
It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success, Richard Lavoie
Mindset: the New Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck
School Success for Kids with Asperger’s Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers, Stephan Silverman and Rich Weinfeld
381. Fathers and Sons
Neil Bernstein, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, author, There When He
Needs You: How to Be An Available, Involved, and Emotionally Connected Father to Your Son
Resources
National Center for Fathering
Parents’ Magazine
ZERO TO THREE Parent Survey Results: Tuning In To Dad
380. Educational Resources for Inner City Children
Paul Penniman, founder and head of Resources for Inner City Children
Resources
379. School Safety
Fred Ellis, Director of the Office of Safety and Security, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
Resources
Search YOUR school’s Web site for its information on safety and security.
It is a good idea to ask your school to hold a parent meeting to address safety, security, and emergency management issues WITH the families of its students.
378. At Risk Families
Luz Escobar, Healthy Families Montgomery
Resources
Call 240-777-GROW for information on programs in the state of Maryland
www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org
www.infomontgomery.org
There are similar organizations in many other states, so search for for them online.
376. Military Kids at Risk
Lynette Fraga, Ph.D., CFLE, Director for Military Projects, Zero to Three
Resources
375. Special People Helping Others
Zachary Peskin, Founder
Resources
Special People Helping Others, Inc. or founder@SpPHO.org.
Also, you can order bracelets @ $5 each for support of this organization’s selected charitable causes: Meals on Wheels and Doctors Without Borders