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"The Focus is On Connecticut"

Child's Play Clinic is located in Westport, Connecticut. This page is dedicated to parents, who have children of all ages with special needs in Connecticut. 

Aquatic Therapy for Special Needs Children:

"Therafins":

Aquatic & Land Based Physical Therapy:

Ailene Tisser,M.A.P.T.  

168 Intervale Road, Stamford CT 06905  (203)968-1484 

Stamford Jewish Community Center-Aquatic Program:

A special aquatic program for exceptional infants and children ages 15 months-3 years old. W.S.I. certified early childhood instructors and physical therapists will utilize socializing movement activities designed to enhance maturation and confidence. Small groups, personal attention, simple games and lots of fun will encourage comfortable and active participation. Call Ellen Pradella (203)322-7900 EXT 182.

Barbers/Salons for Special Needs Children:

Child Advocates:

Childcare for Children With Special Needs:

Children's Gyms:

Kids in Motion Gymnastics:

Featuring state of the art movement education, fun & fitness. 

70 Pine Street, New Canaan CT. (203)966-4135 

Children's Music Classes:

Music for Little Hands With Leslie:

Route 25, Monroe, CT

Dentists for Children With Special Needs:

Dr. Michael S. Wolfman, D.M.D:

Pediatrics & Children with Special Needs                

149 East Avenue, Norwalk CT.  (203)838-4191.

Dr. Sill, D.M.D. Pediatrics & Special Needs Children

Westport, CT.  

Dr. Stacy Zarakiotis, D.D.S. Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group:  42 Sherwood Place, Greenwich CT. 06830 (203)422-KIDS

www.greenwichKIDSdentist.com

Doctors/Pediatricians:

Dr. Jay Dobos, Developmental Pediatrician:

Specializing in children with Developmental Delays & Special Needs.  Pediatric Associates of Norwalk & Darien (PANDA)

Norwalk, CT. (203)838-8414

Dr. Nancy O'Hara, MD MPH FAAP, Developmental Pediatrician:

Specializing in Children with PDD and Autism.  

152 Danbury Road, Wilton CT. 06897 (203)834-2813

http://www.drohara.com

Early Intervention Programs:

Connecticut Birth-to-Three Program:

Resource available to parents with children ages birth - 3.

(800)505-7000 or http://www.birth23.org. 

Educational Consultants:

Hippo Therapy:

Infant/Mother Care Services:

PIMCS, LLC:  Sarah Puhy:

49 Cross Highway, Westport CT.  06880

203-222-1267  www.infantmothercare.com

MusicTherapy:

Westport School of Music:

Classes for those with special needs.

18 Woods Grove Road, Westport CT.  (203)227-4931

Parent Education/Awareness:

Parents As Teachers:

Westport, CT (203)454-2309

Westport Public Library-The Children's Library:

The Children's Library at the Westport Public Library has so much to offer!! Play & Learn is a toy lending collection offered at the library.  Any person possessing a library card can borrow items from this collection for a 3 week period.  

Contact: Kitty Lyons (203)227-8411

www.westportlibrary.org

Parent Support Groups:

SPED * NET of New Canaan:

PO BOX 1612, New Canaan CT.  06840

info@spednet.org

www.spednet.org

Father's Network of Southwest Connecticut:

Group for "dads" of children of all ages with disabilities. 

Feroletto Development Center, Trumbull CT. (203)576-3750.

Pizza Moms:

Informal support group for moms with special needs children.  Moms join to enjoy pizza, talk and network.

Post Corner Pizza in Darien CT. Call (203)847-5963

Parents Available To Help (PATH):

Information & support network of families who have experienced a difficult pregnancy, premature birth, loss of a young child, or have a child with medical and/or developmental concerns.

Call (800)399-PATH for more information.

Pediatric Oral Motor/Feeding Specialists:

Alphabet Soup:

Lori Overland SLP, Bonnie Wilder SLP, & Malka Strasberg SLP

83 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT.  06851 (203) 854-9845

Pediatric Speech Therapists:

Alphabet Soup:

Lori Overland SLP, Bonnie Wilder SLP, & Malka Strasberg SLP

83 East Avenue, Norwalk CT.  06851 (203) 854-9845

Pediatric Speech & Language Services:

Kathy Mitchell SLP

46 Post Road East, Suite 2, Westport CT. 06880

Josephine Chen M.S., SLP:

5 Mott Avenue, Norwalk CT. 06850  (203)857-0900

jchen@speechtherapyct.com

www.speechtherapyCT.com

Speech Language Services:

Aissa Inskeep, SLP

5 Brook Street, Suite 1A-1, Darien CT. 06820  (203)912-4340

aissaSLP@optonline.net

Pediatric Physical Therapists:

Ailene Tisser, MAPT; Land & Aquatic Physical Therapy:

168 Intervale Road, Stamford CT 06905  (203)968-1484 

Psychologists:

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Certified School Psychologist:

Evaluation of Learning, Reading, & Attentional Issues.

898 Ethan Allen Highway, Suite 2, Ridgefield CT. 06877  (203)313-3592  www.drroseann.com

Special Education Law:

Law Offices of Anne I. Eason, LLC.

10 Wall Street, Norwalk CT.  06850  (203)838-5485  AnneEasonAtty@aol.com

www.spedlawyers.com

Law Offices of David C. Shaw.

179 Allyn Street, Suite 407,  Hartford CT.  06103 (860)724-2771

Special Needs Programs/Daycares/Schools:

Jump Start:

An Early Childhood Program for Children With Special Needs

1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford CT.  06905  (203)487-0960

www.stamfordjcc.org

Special Interest Groups:

Mothers of Multiples(MOMS) of Lower Fairfield County:

This organization offers monthly newsletters, meetings, social events, play groups, general support and fun! 

Special Needs Groups:

Friends of Autistic People, Inc. - President Brita Darany

974 North Street, Greenwich CT. 06831.  (203)661-8510

www.autisticadults.com