Resources
Families often don’t know where to turn for help and advice when their child is struggling in school or living with learning differences. To help smooth the journey, we have compiled a list of sources to answer your questions and provide assistance.
The resources are provided for informational purposes only. The inclusion of organizations or individuals does not reflect an endorsement or approval from The Frostig Center, nor should this information be construed as personalized educational, clinical, or legal advice. The Frostig Center cannot be held responsible for the use of the information provided.
Organizations
Fuller Psychological and Family Services
Pasadena, 626.584.5555
fuller.edu/fpfs
Institute for Girls’ Development
Pasadena, 626.585.8075
InstituteforGirlsDevelopment.com
Integrated Learning Solutions
Pasadena and San Marino, 626.568.8558
integratedlearningsolutions.org
U.C.L.A. Neuropsychiatric and Behavioral Health Services
Los Angeles, 800.825.9989
semel.ucla.edu/npbhs
UCLA Psychology Clinic
Los Angeles, 310.825.2305
psych.ucla.edu/center-and-programs/clinic
Crisis InterventionNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.8255Crisis Text Line
Text CONNECT to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis. Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis, connecting people in crisis to trained Crisis Counselors.
Mental Health Clinicians
Andrea Ackerman, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Tarzana, 818.713.1006
andreaackermanphd.com
Annette Ermshar, Ph.D., ABPP
Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology
626.405.0521
drermshar.com
Barbara Hoskins, Ph.D.
Pasadena, 626.683.1717
barbarahoskins.com
Bruce Hirsch, Ph.D.
Assessment and Counseling
Pasadena, 626.395.7833
brucehirschphd.com
Jack Ayvazian, Ph.D.
North Hollywood, 818.388.4108
drjackayvazian.com
Janiece Turnbull, Ph.D.
Pasadena, 626.577.7744
neurobehaviorservices.com
Kenneth Herman, Ph.D.
Pasadena and Valencia, 323.344.0123
www.drkenherman.com
drkenherman.com
Leah Ellenberg, Ph.D.
Beverly Hills, 310.273.2701
leahellenberg.com
Oren Boxer, Ph.D
Westside and Pasadena, 626.765.4482
drorenboxerphd.com
Robert W. Colegrove, Ed.D
Sherman Oaks, 818.986.4362
papapsych.com
Timothy Gunn, Psy.D./Gunn Psychological Services
Pasadena, 855.699.1202
gunnpsych.com
Mike Rewers, MFT
Pasadena, 626-304-1163
Advocacy Organizations
California Department of Education
Sacramento, 916.445.4613
cde.ca.gov/index.asp
Council for Exceptional Education
cec.sped.org/am/template.cfm?section=Home
Offers legislative news, public policy updates and information about IDEA regulations
Council of Parent Attorney and Advocates
copaa.net
Provides a listing of attorneys, advocates and links to state and federal special education law
Disability Rights Legal Center, Education Advocacy Program
Los Angeles, 866.999.3752
drlcenter.org
Champions the rights of people with disabilities through advocacy, education and litigation.
Disability Rights California
Los Angeles, 800.781.4546
disabilityrightsca.org/index.htm
Advocates, educates, investigates, and litigates to advance the rights, dignity, equal opportunities, and choices for all people with disabilities.
The Jonathan Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities, Inc.
thejonathanfoundation.org
Addresses the needs of children with educational, emotional and behavioral challenges through referral to professionals and organizations that provide advocacy, education, assessments and resources.
The K.E.N. Project
Calabasas, 818.222.8118
kenproject.com
Provides training programs, workshops and advocacy instructions
Team of Advocates for Special Kids (T.A.S.K.)
Alhambra, Anaheim, Compton and other Southern California areas, 866.828.8275
taskca.org
Provides professional training, support, resources and referrals
Wrightslaw
wrightslaw.com
Provides information about special education law, resources for understanding the IEP and evaluation processes and strategies for effective parent-teacher partnerships
Educational Consultants Providing Placement Services
Jessica Romeyn
Hollywood, 323.362.2934
theromeyncollective.com
Teri Solochek, Ph.D.
Woodland Hills, 818.348.8248
Private Practice Advocates
Gwen Campbell, M.S.
Westlake Village, 818.706.8801
GwenCampbellAdvocate.com
Lori Waldinger, M.A. and Associates
La Crescenta, 818.957.0332
loriwaldinger.com
Private Practice Attorneys
Arlene Bell
Granada Hills 818.363.0600, Santa Monica 310.829.2029
arlenebell.com
Kim McReynolds Bell
South Pasadena, 626.253.1690
kimbellesq.com
Maureen Graves
Irvine, 949.856.0128
Lee Green Stewart and Paul
Pasadena, 626.325.0770
pasattorneys.com
Judge Marc J. Levine, Ret.
310-774-0086
specialedpartners.com
Newman Aaronson Vanaman
Sherman Oaks, 818.990.7722
navlaw.net
Woodsmall Law Group
Pasadena, 626.440.0028
woodsmalllawgroup.com
Zatopa & Stephens
San Francisco, 415.896.1400
zatopastephens.com
Resource Organizations
ADDitude Magazine
additudemag.com
Center for Parent Information and Resources
parentcenterhub.org
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders):
La Canada and Foothill Chapter: chadd.net/template.cfm?affid=920&p=about
San Fernando Valley Chapter: chadd.net/template.cfm?affid=615&p=about
See national CHADD site for other chapters: chadd.org
Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD)
cldinternational.org
International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
interdys.org
LD Online
ldonline.org
Learning Ally
learningally.org
Learning Disability Association of America (LDA)
ldaamerica.org
Learning Disability Association of California
ldaca.org
Learning Through Listening
learningthroughlistening.org
National Center for Learning Disabilities
ncld.org
TeachingLD
teachingld.org
Understood
understood.org
Andrea Chernin, M.Ed., ET/P
Educational Therapist, Professional
Santa Monica, 310.458.0373
educationalcareapist.com
Jan M. Esterkin, M.A., M.Ed., ET/P
Santa Monica, 310.490.6635
janesterkin.com
Debra B. Hori, M.A., ET/P
Pasadena, 626.862.3571
The Center for Connection
thecenterforconnection.com
Barbara Hoskins, Ph.D.
Pasadena, 626.796.8743
barbarahoskins.com
Michelle Hurt, Ph.D., ET/P
Educational Therapist at Frostig School and in private practice
Westside and Pasadena, 626.791.1255
Integrated Learning Solutions
Pasadena and San Marino, 626.568.8558
integratedlearningsolutions.org
Avlyn Kotton, M.A., BCET
Bel Air, 310.472.1435
kottonedtherapy.com
Ann Markowitz, ET/P
Beverly Hills, 310.274.3537
Kate McNeil
Los Angeles, 323.666.3040
kate_mcneil@yahoo.com
Marilyn Nerenberg
Educational Therapist at Frostig School and in private practice
South Pasadena, 626.799.2058
Mary O’Malley
Green Door Learning
West LA, 310.493.5332
greendoorlearning.com
Margot Paine
Eagle Rock, Glendale, La Cañada, and Pasadena, 818.237.0693
Rachel Rabideau, M.A., ET/P
Pasadena, San Marino, and Sierra Madre, 626.355.1835
rachel.rabideau.org
Rebecca R. Shillet, M.Ed., ET/P
Los Angeles, 323.852.1836
Diane Smiarowski, M.A. ET/P
Speech, Language, and Educational Therapist
626.799.1946
Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics
Descanso Medical Center for Development and Learning
La Canada, 818.790.1587
dmcdl.com
Diane Cullinane, M.D.
Professional Child Development Associates
Pasadena, 626.793.7350
pcdateam.org
Diane Danis, M.D.
Pasadena, 626.792.2711
danismd.com
Psychiatry
Abraham Havivi, M.D.
Beverly Hills, 310.208.1770
Alexander Beebee, M.D., Ph.D.
Pasadena, 626.577.1305
Aura-Marie Pawley, M.D.
San Marino, 626.403.8999
sanmarinopsych.com
James MacCuish, M.D.
Pasadena, 626.799.5450
Joseph Haraszti, M.D.
Pasadena, 626.356.0363
Mind Health Institute
Multiple Locations
Pasadena 626.723.3099
mhi-pas.com
Adventist Health Glendale
Play to Learn Pediatric Therapy Center (Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy)
Eagle Rock, 323.255.1134
adventisthealth.org
Margaret Briggs, Ph.D. (Speech Therapy)
Briggs & Associates
Pasadena, 626.793.0937
briggsandassociates.com
Center for Developing Kids
Pasadena, 626.564.2700
centerfordevelopingkids.com/home.html
Hear Center
Pasadena, 626.796.2016
hearcenter.org
Susan Spitzer, Ph.D., OTR/L (Occupational Therapy)
Pasadena, 626.795.7817
drspitzerot.com
Diane Smiarowski, M.A., ET/P
Speech, Language, and Educational Therapist
626.799.1946
Students in grades 1-12 may sign up for tutoring and homework help, or take music, art and dance classes at The Frostig Center. All classes are taught by Frostig School teachers and are open to students attending schools throughout the area.
To inquire about the time and cost of the classes, please contact the teachers listed below.
Tutoring and Homework Help
Mary Frances Goodwin
Maryfg@frostig.org
Aimee Beltran
Aimee@frostig.org
Lee Fox
Leef@frostig.org
Art
Jessica Monares-Jimenez
Jessica.M@frostig.org
Dance
Christina Harris
Christina.H@frostig.org
Music
Rich Dembowski
Rich@frostig.org
The after-school program is offered through Dedicated2Learning, a non-profit organization.
Frostig School, a part of the Frostig Center, offers a full range of academic, elective, and support services for children in grades 1-12 who have been diagnosed with learning differences.
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