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Advocacy
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Americans with
Disabilities act (AD) Help Line 1-800-949-4232
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Attorneys
Representing Special Education
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Names are
listed alphabetically, in no order of preference. BRASS neither
endorses nor attests to the effectiveness of attorneys and
advocates provided below.
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Dave A Bahr (EDLAW
registered)
Barr
and Stotter Law Offices
259 East 5th Avenue, suite
200
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541-686-3277
FAX:
541-686-2137
bsdave@efn.org
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Steve Bogdon (Or and
WA license)
105
West Evergreen Boulevard
PO Box 1148
Vancouver, WA
98666-1148
360-693-5883
FAX:
360-693-1777
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Mary Broadhurst
(EDLAW registered)
PO
Box 11377
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541-683-8530
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Tom
Coleman, Attorney
1275
Yeon Building
522 SW Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
503-226-3664
FAX 503-226-9525
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Council of Parent
Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
P.O. Box
81-7327
Hollywood, FL 33081-0327
(954)
966-4489
FAX: (954) 966-8561
copaa@copaa.net
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Jill
Flynn
Oregon
Tech Assistance Corp.
Building 1, Suite 21
3886
Beverly Ave., NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 364-9943
(800)
435-8362
FAX:
(503) 364-1939
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Denise Jarrard
310
N. Ivy Street
PO Box 1284
Canby, OR
97013
503-263-2791
FAX: 503-263-2792
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Lee
Judy
401 E. 10th Street, Suite
440
Eugene, OR 97401
541-687-4802
FAX:
541-344-1061
leejjudy@earthlink.net
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Judith Lerner
2510
Kinkaid
Eugene, OR 97405
541-343-6093
FAX:
541-343-6140
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Kem
Marks
Center
for Disability Rights and Education
610 SW Alder, Suite
915
Portland, OR 97205
503-721-0135
FAX:
503-916-4003
ocap@teleport.com
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Paul
Meadowbrook
285
Liberty Street NE
Suite 360
Salem, OR
97301
503-581-5240
FAX: 503-581-0249
pbm@teleport.com
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Oregon Advocacy
Center
620
S.W. Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor
Portland, Oregon
97204-1428
503-243-2081 (Voice)
503-323-9161
(TTY)
1-800-452-1694 (Voice) - for beyond the Portland
Metropolitan Area
1-800-556-5351 (TTY)
welcome@oradvocacy.org
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Northwest
Advocacy
7923 SW Cirrus Drive
Beaverton, Oregon
97008
(503) 626-4622
nwadvocates@yahoo.com
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Dana R. Taylor
Duffy Kekel LLP
1100 SW 6th Avenue, Ste 1200
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 226-1371
Fax: (503) 226-3574
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Lana L. Traynor,
Esq
Lana L. Traynor,
LLC
Traynor@traynorlawfirm.com
503-223-4147
fax 503-727-0303
317 SW Alder
Ninth Floor
Portland, OR 97204 |
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Diane Wiscarson,
Esq
Diane Frost
Wiscarson, P.C.
diane@wiscarsonlaw.com
503-727-0202
fax 503-727-0303
317 SW Alder
Ninth Floor
Portland, OR 97204 |
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Pete and Pam Wright
c/o The Special Ed
Advocate
P. O. Box 1008
Deltaville, VA 23043
Phone:
804-257-0857
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
webmaster@wrightslaw.com
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Advocates
Representing Special Education
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Joni
Anderson
Advocate/Consultant/Evaluator
14407
SW Teal Blvd. #D
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 524-9420
purpleslp@msn.com
Provides
assistance for parents and students to navigate an IEP in
educational settings and provide
consultations and evaluations for academic, and speech/language
disabilities.
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Bridges Advocacy
and Outreach Center
Julie Miles & LeeAnn
MacDonald
P.O. Box 371
Bandon, OR 97411
(541)
297-7328; (541) 297-5542
julie@bridges-advocacy.org
or leeann@bridges-advocacy.org
http://www.bridges-advocacy.org/
We
are a non-profit foundation created to empower families of
children with special needs to effectively advocate for quality
services and education.
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Roger
Meyer
"Of a
Different Mind"
607 SE 76th Avenue
Portland, OR
97215-2238
503-666-2776
rogernmeyer@earthlink.net
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Cynthia Payne
Advocacy Resources
617
SW Murray Boulevard
Number 180
Beaverton, OR
97008
503-591-1813
CAPay@aol.com
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Colleen R Storm
1685 Corina Dr SE
Salem OR 97302
503-910-5609
info@spedlawadvocate.com
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Lucinda ("Cindy")
Waddell
21745 SE Royal
Anne Drive
Amity, OR 97101
Phone: 503-835-1004
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Carol Walnum
Educational Services
Portland, OR
97213
(503) 287-1526
educationaladvocacy@hevanet.com
http://www.helpingkidslearn.org/
Advocacy,
Assessment Referral, Intervention, IEP Development for children
and parents needing support. Strengths include helping children
receive proper assessment, creating options for them within the
school systems, and implementing an appropriate education plan
well. Call or click on website for more information.
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Vicki Williams MSED
vwilliams_msed@yahoo.com
503-525-1080
FAX:
503-735-1995
Portland, OR 97215
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Bridges Advocacy and
Outreach Center
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Children First for
Oregon
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Direction
Service
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Early
Intervention Parent Action Committee
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Education
Rights of the Disabled
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Family Voices
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Northwest Disability and Business
Technical Assistance Center
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ODE
- Mediation
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Oregon Advocay Center
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Oregon Bureau
of Labor, Civil Rights Division
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Oregon Council on Hispanic
Advancement (OCHA)
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Oregon Department of
Justice
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Oregon Disabilities
Commission's ADA and Disability Technical Assistance
Center
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Oregon
Law Help - Free Legal Information for Low-Income
Oregonians
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Oregon Mediation
Association
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Oregon Parent Training and
Information Center (PTI) [formerly known as COPE]
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Oregon Parents and Teachers
Association (Oregon PTA)
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Oregon Revised
Statutes
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Oregon State Legislature
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ODE -
Special Education Dispute Resolution
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Open Oregon School
Reform
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Oregon Parents United
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Partners in Policymaking,
Michael T. Bailey, Program Director / Oregon Tech Assistance
Corporation - michaeljonna2@home.com
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SPEDLAWADVOCATE.com
- Serving families on the North West |
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Autism / Asperger's
Websites
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Asperger Network
- Portland
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A.S.P.I.R.E.S. -
Asperger Syndrome Partners and Individual Resources, Encouragement
and Support
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Autism,
Asperger, PDD, and Other Related Social & Support Groups
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Autistic
Children's Activity Program
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Autism Connection
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Autism Medical Center -
Foundation with locations in Europe and in North America
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Autism Society of
Oregon (ASO)
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
Outcome Study -- Sponsored by Portland St. University and Oregon
Dept. of Education
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Autism
Spectrum Disorders - University of Oregon
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Autism Training
& Support, Inc.
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B.R.A.S.S. - Bend Redmond
Asperger Syndrome Support
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Building Bridges
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Center for the Study of
Autism
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FEAT of
Oregon
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Four Leaf
Press
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Help Autism Now Society, Inc.
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Kathy and Calvin's Home Page -
Supporting Oregon Parents of Children with Autism
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Kind Tree Productions -
Serving & Celebrating the Autism Community
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Northwest Autism
Foundation
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Northwest
Neurodevelopmental Training Program
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Oregon Department of Education - Autism Spectrum
Disorders
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Oregon Home Schooling
Network (OHEN)
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Society
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The Arc of Oregon,
and the 12 local Arcs around the state, as support organizations
for individuals with developmental disabilities and their
families. The Arc also has a national presence in Washington,
D.C. that offers clear explanations that are easy to direct to
the proper lawmaker, through Action Alerts on their website that
support advocacy for federal issues of interest to people with
disabilities. The Arc has, for more than 50 years, had a strong
presence on Capitol Hill and has lead the charge for major
legislation, such as ADA and IDEA. Through The Arc of Oregon,
people can reach their local Arcs. Their website is:
www.arcoregon.org.
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The Autism
Connection
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Threshold
- Autism Programs & Training Services |
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Autism / Asperger
Syndrome Support Groups
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Adults with Autism in Medford - This is run
by Dr. Janet Fletcher and meets at the Smullen Center in Medford
on the 1st Sunday of every month. from 1-4pm;
for more information, call 535- 1790
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AS Adult Support Group - Portland - This group meets
on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the Independence Living
Resource Center in Portland. For more information, contact
Roger N. Meyer at rogernmeyer@earthlink.net
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Asperger Advocacy
Coalition - meets the 2nd Tues. of every month at Autism Training
and Support, Inc., 1355-B River Road, Eugene, Oregon.
Contact Nan Lester at 345-3467
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Aspergers/HFA Family
Support Group -- Third Friday of the month (Game League), Each
meeting begins with a pot-luck dinner (please bring a dish); St.
Marks Lutheran Church, 790 Marion St., Downtown Salem;
Contact: for more info: Shelley Joyce, 503-581-0018
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Autism Medical Information
Support Group - Oregon Health Sciences University. Contact: Kathy
Henley (503-494-1404)
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Autism Society of Southern Oregon. They meet the
2nd Thursday of every month in Medford from 7-8:30pm
at the Smullen Center in the conference room . This is for
parents and spouses.
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Autism Support Group: For
Higher Functioning Adults and Young People with Autism or
Aspergers - Meets the second Monday of the every month from 4:30 -
6 PM - at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (13th and Pearl, Eugene; 343-9253). Facilitated by Cheryl Nel Applegate Call
First: 541-689-2228 in Eugene, OR
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Autism Support Group: For
Higher Functioning Adults and Young People with Autism or
Aspergers - Meets the second Monday of the every month from 4:30 -
6 PM - at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (13th and Pearl, Eugene; 343-9253). Facilitated by Cheryl Nel Applegate Call
First: 541-689-2228 in Eugene, OR
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Autism Support Group of Union County -- Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at
7:00 p.m. in La Grande. Contact Ellie Spangler (541-962-6210) and
Cheryl Campbell (541-534-9025)
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Gresham Support
Group - Contact Becky Crowder for additional information
(503-665-7048).
Gluten-Free/Casein-Free Diet Support Group -
Contact Julie Mendenhall (503-292-1987 ext. 315, or email: nutritionist@newseasonsmarket.com.
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NSpEd- Network
for SPecial EDucation
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OR
AUTISM - for anyone whose life is affected with a loved
one with autism.
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Oregon
Home Schoolers e-mail list. -
Send an e-mail to
orsig-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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PDX Portland Asperger - online e-mail list -
The group meets the second Friday of each month (some
variation around holidays), 6:30-10 p.m., at West Linn Lutheran
Church, 20390 Willamette Drive, West Linn, Oregon. Children
learn social skills while playing games and parents share
information and experiences. Free, but donations gladly accepted.
Potluck snacks and beverages.
Game Club - A monthly video and board game party for AS/HFA
children age 5-18.
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Pacific Northwest Adult
(Asperger/High Functioning Autism/Other Related) Support Group
over 18 -Meetings
held every 1-3 months Meetings held at varying locations
Seattle-Portland-Eugene (mainly Portland Metro Area). Possibly Eugene, OR - Vancouver, B.C. and points between.
Their
website.
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PDD/Autism Parent Support
Group -- Contact Mary Jo Weaver at 757-2820.
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Portland Asperger's
(and High-Functioning Autism) Network - Contact Marcus Chavez
(503-284-4507, mchavez@mckj.com) or Kendra
Hogue (503-288-9162, kendra@ause.com)
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Portland
Asperger Syndrome Network Directory
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Salem Parent
Support Group -- Contact Kathy Hebert at (503) 375-0501. Call
during weeknight/weekend times.
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Southern Oregon Regional
Chapter - Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at Rogue
Valley Hospital on Barnett Road, Medford. Contacts -- Kelli
Schlapfer at (541) 773-8038
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Support group for
parents of preschool and elementary age children - Meets the third Tuesday of
every month from 7-9 pm - Contact Valerie Alexander, M.S.,
Specialized Academic Tutoring and Consultation
v@blueskydrive.com
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Support group for family
members of teens and adults with Autism/Asperger Syndrome -
Contact the ARC of Lane County (541-343-5256) or Dawn
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local Arcs around the state, as support organizations for
individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Arc also has a national presence in Washington, D.C. that
offers clear explanations that are easy to direct to the proper
lawmaker, through Action Alerts on their website that support
advocacy for federal issues of interest to people with
disabilities. The Arc has, for more than 50 years, had a strong
presence on Capitol Hill and has lead the charge for major
legislation, such as ADA and IDEA. Through The Arc of Oregon,
people can reach their local Arcs. Their website is:
www.arcoregon.org.
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Vancouver Children's
Therapy Center - Their
kids range in age from 2 to 10. Child care is available at the
center providing you call ahead and arrange for it.
Contact: Kim Gallo 16405 NE 65th Circle Vancouver, 98682.
360-260-5568; 360-892-5142 -or-
davekim@teleport.com |
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Diagnostic
Centers
| Child Development &
Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) provides services for children
with developmental problems. Call 1-800-637-0700 Eugene for
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| Oregon Health
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Family
Counselor's
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Karen Joy Campbell, MSW,
LCSW
General counseling practice
Phone: 503-998-7030
morejoy2_2000@yahoo.com
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Leslie Carter, Ph.D.
DX, adolescent and adult therapy, child therapy and evaluations;
Learning Disability and ADHD evaluations, SPED 504/IEP development,
SSI/SSD appeals ADD coaching, Autism (AS Parents Support Group 1st
Friday monthly 7-8:30 PM). Carter Counseling and Consulting, PC
T,W,Th, 9-6 plus Evening Appointment
Tigard Family Counseling Center
carter004@earthlink.net
503-968-8870 X 3 Office; 503-968-8979 FAX;
9735 SW Shady Lane, Suite 304
Tigard, OR 97223-5481
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Russell Chamberlain, LCSW,
CADCIII (new office address as of January, 2005)
Family and marital work
lifestreamtherapy@juno.com
Phone/Fax: 971-570-4331
Tillamook Professional Building
2106 N.E. 40th Avenue, Portland
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Jay Edwards, Ph.D.
-Older children, adolescents, and young adults
(and
their families), who suffer from medical and developmental
disabilities,
including Asperger Syndrome and HFA.]
Clinical Psychologist
501 North Graham, Suite 365
Portland, OR 97227
Phone: 503-219-9992
Fax: 503-219-9993
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Roger A. Frank, Ph.D.
(Adults; College Students with Learning Disabilities)
5441 SW Macadam, Suite 104
Portland, OR 97201
503-299-4903
Half-Time practice at Portland Community College Office for Disabled
Students
Room 229 ST Building
Portland Community College, Sylvania Campus
12000 SW 49th Avenue
PO Box 19000
Portland, OR 97280-0900
Phone: 503-977-4341 General Office 503-977-4411 Private PCC phone
Email: rfrank@pcc.edu
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David Gostnell, Ph.D.
(Clinical Neuropsychology, full child and adult functional
evaluations)
1923 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-281-6615
Email:
dgostnell@earthlink.net
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Rhoda Golden, MA
rgoldenedconsult@aol.com
503 750-2645
3434 SW Kelly
Portland, OR 97229
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LifeSTREAM Therapy
Life Success Through Experiential & Adventure Modes
PO Box 42647, Portland, OR 97242
http://www.lifestreamtherapy.com/
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Lori J. Olson, PMHNP
Diagnosis, medication, counseling children, adolescents, adults
elljayo@msn.com
503-224-6446 office; 503-224-8878 FAX
1130 SW Morrison, Suite 515
Portland, OR 97205
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Margaret MacDonald, Ed.D.,
CPNP, (Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)
Public health, children and families
Office phone: 503-652-2844
Office FAX: 503-652-8954
Office: Family Care Medical Clinics, Inc.
17070 SE McLoughlin Blvd
Milwaukie, OR 97267
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John McMannus, Ph.D.
(social skills groups ages 10-13, some adult ADD work)
The Ability Center
15100 SW Boones Ferry Road
Portland, OR
Phone: 503-636-0111
Email: abilitycenter@inetarena.com
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Cindy
Maddox, SLP/CCC, MS
Social Thinking (Winner Protocol "plus")
Cell: 503-703-8979
maddox4@comcast.net
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
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Marie
McMahon, Psy.D.
Social thinking, anxiety, NLVD, AS/HFA children and their families
Various groups (children 8-13) for social thinking, group
interaction, social skills
Groups but no established office space in Portland
dr.marie@nwsocialskills.com
503-544-6782 Portland
Washington office 360-909-9594
Fax: 360 906-7111
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Peggy Piers, M.Ed.
Counseling
General counseling children and families - specialties ADD/ADHD,
SD-HFA, strategies for coping and accommodations
piers.p@comcast.net
503-977-2411 office/message and FAX
Office: 15100 SW Boones Ferry Road, Suite 750
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
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Dan Quiggins, Ph.D.
Children and Adolescents
quiggins@earthlink.net
503--703-1668
Pager: 503-599-9324
Voice Mail: FAX: 503-684-1977
7505 SW Beveland Road, Suite 205
Tigard, OR 97223
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Benson Schaeffer, Ph.D.
(Children and Adolescents)
Legacy-Emanuel Medical Office Building, Suite 365
501 N. Graham
Portland, OR 97227
Phone: 503-282-8852
FAX: 503-280-1037
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Sandy Shulmire, Ph.D.
sandylou29@yahoo.com
H: 503-645-3701; O: 503-645-2944; Cell: 503-730-3702
New Office phone as of August, 2004: 503-645-2944
Office: 13831 NW Cornell Road, Suite 101
Portland, OR 97229
Home: 17840 Northwest Fieldstone Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006
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Darryn Sikora, Ph.D.,
Pediatric Psychologist
Oregon Health Sciences University
Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
707 SW Gaines
PO Box 574
Portand, OR 97201-0574
Phone: 503-494-2749
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Catherine Speckman, Ph.D.
(ADD, Depression, Anxiety, Learning Handicaps NOT spectrum
disorders)
854 NW Broadway Street
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: 541-385-9446
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Thomas M. Stallone, PsyD, PC
Child and adult diagnosis, therapy, ADD/ADHD/AS
drtms@adcov.com
Phone: 360 696-1646, FAX: 360-696-9729
Cell: 360-567-1792
Attention Disorders Clinic of Vancouver
100 East 13th Street, Suite 105
Vancouver, WA 98660
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Dr. Phillip R. Trautmann, no address listed: Phone Portland:
503-223-4950.
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