Referral & Resource List – Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Oregon

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Emergency Information

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Multnomah County Crisis Team – 503.232.1099
Washington County Crisis Team – 503.291.9111
Harry’s Mother– Shelter for runaway kids
Cares NW – Child Sexual Abuse Assessment
Domestic Violence
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.SAFE
- Women’s Law
- Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men: 1.888.7.HelpLine
Suicide
- 988
- Suicide Hotline: 1.800.Suicide
- Youth Crisis Line: 1.800.999.9999
- Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741
- Trevor Project (bi/gay/trans youth): 1.800.850.8078
- Suicide Warning Signs
Residential & Day Treatment Care for Kids

Referral List

Athletics for Special Needs Individuals
- Specialty Athletic Training – Amazing coach for special needs kids and adults!
- Special Olympics – Oregon
- Oregon Gymnastics Academy
- Aim High Martial Arts
- Velocity Athletix
- Sky High
Attorneys
- Oregon Forensic Institute – Forensics
- Wiscarson Law – Special Education Law
Auditory Processing Disorder
- Portland Auditory Processing Diagnostics – Laura Polich, Ph.D. CCC
- Center for Communication and Learning Skills – Judith Belk, PhD, CCC-SLP, CCC-A
Autism – Asperger’s – ASD
- Victory Academy – School
- School of Autism – School
- Bridgeway House – School
- Building Bridges – School
- Portland Autism Center – Excellent Psychologists, like ourselves!
- Dr. Chapman ND – Medical Provider & Current President of Autism Society of Oregon Board
- Dr. Thomas MD – Medical Provider
- Roger Meyer – Adult ASD advocate
- Jonathan Chase – ASD Adult & Mentor
- ORABA – ABA therapists
- Neurobehavioral Concepts – Lonny Webb – Behavior therapist
- Dvortcsak Speech and Language Services – Anna Dvortcsak, MS CCC-SLP
- Careerful Counseling – vocational information & interview skills
Dentistry for ASD
Dyslexia
- Miranda Barker (Barton tutor) works in our building: 503.459.8490
- Blosser Center
- Language Skills Therapy
- Barton Therapists
- Big Ideas in Beginning Reading
- Better Learning Solutions
Medication, Supplements, ND, MD
- Our favorite psychiatrists:
  - ***Carol Stark, MD – 503.635.9336 (specializing in the trickiest kids)
  - ***Nicole Christiansen – 503.226.0558 (specializing in Autism)
- Mind Matters: Bonnie Flick, MD
- Greg Berman, MD
- Chris Meletis, ND
- Integrative Family Medicine: Dr. Chapman ND
- Metro Peds
- Drs. Luce
- Dr. Mandi’s Integrative Pediatrics
- Hillsboro Pediatric Clinic
- Calcagno Pediatrics
- Tuality Physicians
- Scholls Pediatrics
- Olson Pediatrics
- Dorenbecher Pediatrics
- Sunset Pediatrics
SLP & OT
- Hello Clinic – Speech & Language Pathologists
- Children’s Developmental Health Institute (Formerly Artz)
- Neurotherapeutics
- Therapy Solutions for Kids – Handwriting Without Tears/Dysgraphia
Special Education Advocates/Consultants:
- FACT Oregon
- Rhoda Golden, MA
- Educational Connections – Finding residential placements for kids with special need
Vocational Aspirations
- Vocational Rehabilitation

Low Fee Mental Health Resources

National Leaders on Mental Health

Developmental Milestones

Mental Health Resources

Specific Mental Health Concerns

A.D.A.M. Resources – Medical Summary Handouts for All Disorders
Addiction & Dependence
- Hazelden – Nextdoor to us
- Cedar Hills Hospital
Adoption & Reactive Attachment Disorder
ADHD/ADD/Working Memory/Processing Speed – Executive Functioning Disorder
- Medical Information
  - Treatment Guidelines from National Institutes of Mental Health
  - Treatment Guidelines from American Academy of Pediatrics
  - International Medical Consensus Statement on ADHD
  - ADHD Fact Sheet
  - Articles on ADHD
  - What is Executive Function?
  - Quiz of ADHD Symptoms – American Academy of Pediatrics
- Leading Therapists/Theorists:
- High Respected websites on ADHD:
  - National Resource Center for ADHD
  - CHADD: Children & Adults with ADHD
  - ADHD Support
  - ADDitude – Magazine for parents on ADHD by leading researchers!
- Types of ADHD/EF
  - Hyper/Impulsive – Combined Type
    - All of the resources listed address this.
  - Inattentive ADHD – Sluggish Cognitive Tempo
    - Sluggish Cognitive Tempo #1
    - Sluggish Cognitive Tempo #2
    - Sluggish Cognitive Tempo #3
  - Working Memory:
    - What is Working Memory – by Dr. Barkley
    - Working Memory – lecture series by Dr. Barkley
    - Working Memory – printout by NCLD
    - Working Memory – extended list of accommodations
    - Working Memory & Academic Learning – fantastic book
    - Also read the section on Learning Difference section later in this Resource List
- ADHD areas of Impact
  - School
    - Homework Guidelines by National Association of School Psychologists
    - Homework Help by Additude Magazine/Dr. Barkley
    - Checklists for home and school by ADDitude Magazine/Dr. Barkley
  - Marriage
    - ADHD & Marriage
    - Married to Distraction by Dr. Hallowell
    - Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Dr. Barkley
- Treatment Strategy
  - Based on research of effective treatment.
    - Educate Yourself
      - Understand the neurology of ADHD.
      - Understand impact of ADHD on learning, discipline, self esteem and family life.
    - Behavioral Intervention
      - Create external strategies to succeed (e.g., charts, reminders)
      - Get a ‘wingman’ from whom you will take advice.
      - Consider CogMed
    - School/Work
      - School: Consider IEP/504 plan for support.
      - Work: Consider meeting with your employer and share your concerns.
      - Learn to self-advocate and suggest accommodations.
    - Medical
      - Understand the impact of poor sleep, poor diet and lack of exercise on ADHD.
      - Work with a psychiatrist or developmental pediatrician on medication management.
      - Work with a naturopath to understand impact of diet, sleep, exercise and consider supplements.
- Tools
Anxiety – scroll down to Emotional Disorders
Autism, Asperger’s Disorder & Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- National
- Oregon
  - Autism Society of Oregon
  - Libraries
  - Lists of ASD Providers
  - Asperger’s Specific Resources
    - The Asperger’s Network
    - O.A.S.I.S.
    - Roger Meyer – Adult ASD advocate
Bullying
- The Bully Project
- Bullies2Buddies
- Stop Bullying – government site
- Bullying – American Psychological Association
Communication Disorders
Couples Issues / Divorce
- Gottman Institute
- Why Marriages Succeed or Fail by Dr. Gottman
- Marriage & Divorce – American Psychological Association
- The Truth About Children and Divorce by Dr. Emery
Depression – scroll down to Emotional Disorders
Dyslexia – scroll down to Learning Differences
Eating Disorders
- When Food Is Love by Geneen Roth
- The Rules of Normal Eating by Karen Koenig
- Eating Mindfully by Susan Albers
- National Eating Disorders Association
EMOTIONAL DISORDERS
- What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy?
- Books
  - Adult Workbook: Mind Over Mood
  - Adult Workbook: Heal Your Anxiety Workbook
  - Parent Book: Talking Back to OCD by Dr. March
  - Child Workbook: Think Good Feel Good Workbook
  - Child Book: My Anxious Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Anxiety and Panic
- Depression
  - Review of Depressive Disorders & Treatments (NIHM)
  - Depression Screening
  - Depression Center at U of M
  - How do Antidepressants work?
- Anxiety
- PTSD
  - PTSD Fact Sheet (NIHM)
  - National Center for PTSD
  - PTSD Alliance
LEARNING DIFFERENCES
- - What is a learning disorder?
  - How is a learning disability diagnosed?
- General Information
  - National Centers
  - Oregon Centers
    - Oregon Institute on Disability and Development
    - Learning Disability Association of Oregon
  - Book: Teaching Learning Disorder Strategies & Study Skills to Students with LD, ADD & Special Needs -3 by Allyn & Bacon
- Reading & Writing Disorders (Dyslexia)
  - **The International Dyslexia Association
    - **IDA Oregon Branch
    - ORBIDA Events
  - **Orton Gillingham
  - Brite Solutions
    - **free Dyslexia Intro Video
    - Warning Signs of Dyslexia
  - Big Ideas in Beginning Reading
  - **Book: Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.
  - Book: Parenting a Struggling Reader by Susan Hall & Louisa Moats
- Mathematics Disorder
  - Northwest Reading Clinic – On Cloud 9 Math
  - Mathnasium
  - Xtra Math
- Processing Speed Deficit
  - Processing Strategies I
  - Processing Strategies II
- Dysgraphia
  - Wikipedia – Dysgraphia
  - Handwriting Without Tears
- Talented & Gifted – TAG
- Oregon Groups
  - Oregon Mensa
  - Oregon Association for the Talented & Gifted
- Local Schools & Programs
- Educational Opportunities – Online Schools for the Gifted
Nonverbal Learning Disability
- Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Association
- Spina Bifida Association: NLD in Spina Bifida
- Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disorders in Children with Spina Bifida
Memory, Processing Speed & Learning Strategies
- Tips for Effective Studying
- Study Guides & Strategies
- Study Strategies
- General Recommendations
- Article on Memory by the American Psychological Association
- Book: Study Skills Made Easy by Leslie Davis
- Book: Help for the Struggling Student by Mimi Gold
- Book: Teaching Learning Strategies and Study Skills to Students with LD, ADD or Special Needs by Stephen Strichart & Charles Mangru

Education & Assessment - Disability Accommodations

IQ & Cognitive Testing
IFSP, IEP & 504 Information
- Our own Landon Bryce is fantastic in this area!
- IDEA Laws & Resources
- IFSP Information
- IEP Information
- IEP verses 504 Plan
- US Department of Education
- See Referral List below
SAT/GRE Accomodations
- Educational Testing Service
  - ADHD
  - Learning Disability
- College Board
Schools
- Local Private Schools (LD Specialty)
- Public Schools
  - Beaverton Public Schools
  - REACH Program – ASD Hillsboro
  - NWRESD SPED Programs
- Public Online Schools
  - Oregon
  - Washington
    - Washington Virtual Academy
    - Schools for Kids with Mental Illness
- General Information
Audio Books
- Book Share

State Assistance - Disability

General Information
Oregon
- Applying for Services:
- Additional Resources for Applying for Services:
  - Oregon Advocacy Center
  - Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
  - Arc of Oregon
  - Disability Compass – Find care in your area
  - Oregon Department of Education
  - Oregon Developmental Disabilites Coalition
- Resources for Differently Abled Persons:
  - CaCoon – Public Health Nursing & Care Coordination
  - Disabeled Citizens Recreation: 823.PLAY
  - Western Regional Resource Center
  - Parents Helping Parents
Washington
- Applying for Services:
  - Washington Disability – Contact Information
  - Washington Administration Codes (WAC)