The Autism Society of America

The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. http://www.autism-society.org/about-us/

The Autism Education Center

The Autism Education Center in Panama City focuses on educating, learning, relating and supporting anyone who has an interest or is affected by Autism. We hope to use these key elements to build self esteem and confidence in all and any lives touched by Autism. Click here for more details

Autism Pensacola, Inc

Autism Pensacola began serving Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Northwest Florida in 2002. The non-profit association of parents, professionals and concerned community members is dedicated to supporting, advocating, educating, networking and providing hope for people affected by autism and related disorders of communication and behavior along the Gulf Coast. http://www.autismpensacola.org

Beyond Expectations

Beyond Expectations is owned and operated by Karen Reid, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Mental Health Counselor.  They have been in operation since January of 2009 and are currently providing ABA therapy for clients in the Ft. Walton Bch., Navarre, Crestview, and Destin areas. Services, including speech therapy, are provided to clients in a variety of settings including in home, at school, or at one of their two clinics in Ft Walton Beach or Crestview.  Click for more details.here

Bloom Spark Behavior Services

Development and growth of unbound potential, that is what BloomSpark is all about. A catalyst for development, BloomSpark provides high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment with integrity. It is our belief that we can be most effective by creating a fun and motivating environment for learning and through the use of naturalistic teaching procedures that incorporate a child's interests into the learning activities. Click here for more information .

Brilliant Minds

Brilliant Minds is an ABA therapy clinic located in Destin, Florida. They provide evidence based behavioral treatment to children and adolescents with autism and other learning challenges. Brilliant Minds has an established partnership with Florida State University's ABA Master's program. The staff of Brilliant Minds consists of experienced BCBA's, BCaBA's and highly trained therapists. Please see their website for detailed information regarding their services. For more information click here

Center for Autism Related Disabilities (CARD)

Offers training, support and resources to those who live or work with autism. They offer trainings on autism for parents and teachers and work closely with us on many projects. Check their website

The Emerald Coast Autism Center

The Emerald Coast Autism Center (ECAC) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to educating and improving the lives of young children with autism in Okaloosa and Walton counties and surrounding areas. ECAC is unique in our approach to teaching these amazing children. All instruction and activities at the ECAC are conducted in a manner consistent with the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). For more information click here

Emerald Coast Wellness Center

The Emerald Coast Wellness Center is a behavioral health clinic located in Crestview, Florida. Our experienced team of doctors and staff are dedicated to providing compassionate care and the best treatment in a welcoming atmosphere. http://www.emeraldcoastwellness.com/

Family Network on Disabilities of Florida

This program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) provides PTI services to the Panhandle of Florida from Escambia to Alachua County.
Helping to ensure that parents of children with the full range of disabilities have the training and information they need to prepare their children for not only school, but to be able to lead productive, independent lives to the fullest extent possible.

Information By Phone
We are here to answer your questions and provide you with the information necessary to help you advocate for your child. (727) 523-1130/Toll Free (800) 825-5736  or website

Florida Diagnostic Learning & Resources System

This agency provides support to educators & parents, has a very good resource library, provides expertise in technology. First Saturday Series. 1st Sat. each month, training for parents. Check the website for more details. Parents are welcome to attend teacher trainings they offer on a space available basis.
http://www.paec.org/fdlrsweb/index.htm

Heart of Sailing

Heart of Sailing introduces sailing for free
to children and adults with developmental disabilities, such as Autism and Down Syndrome, as a form of education and recreational therapy. For more information click here

Horizons of Okaloosa County

Horizons was founded in 1955 and is an affiliate of The Arc of the United States, the world’s largest grassroots advocacy organization for citizens of all ages with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, and their families. Horizons works to include all children and adults with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in every community. We focus on Abilities, respect, choice for all and encourage active citizenship and inclusion in every community. For more information click here

Infinite Grace Academy

Infinite Grace Academy in Ft. Walton Beach is a school for children on the Autism Spectrum that was founded by Karen Reid, a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst, and Lynn Lambert, a Speech-Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence and a teaching certificate in Special Education for Grades K-12.   For more information click here

Kidz Korner Pediatric Occupational Therapy

KIDZ KORNER is focused on providing high-qualitytherapeutic interventions for you and your child- we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. Please explore our website for further information regarding serivces we can provide. We look forward to helping you and your family in any way we can!

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Magnolia Pediatric Therapy

Magnolia Pediatric Therapy is a professional clinic specializing in the treatment of pediatric speech, language, feeding/swallowing, and fluency disorders. We take pride in offering an atmosphere where your child can benefit from one on one treatment sessions or a small group setting to enhance social skills. We have clinics in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and Panama City Beach. Please see our website for further information:

The Pediatric Therapy Center

Pediatric Therapy Center was established in 1991 as a provider of occupational, physical and speech therapy to children from birth to twenty one years of age. We serve children in clinic environments, child care centers, homes, and schools in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Escambia and Walton counties. PTC is a collaboration of Kids Talk Place, LLC, Little Hands Little Feet Therapy Services, LLC, and Pediatric Occupational Therapy, PA.  For more information click here

Spectrum House

Spectrum House was established to provide individualized evidence-based behavioral treatments and educational resources for children diagnosed with developmental disabilities, such as, Autism, Down Syndrome and ADHD. Spectrum house have locations in Milton and Crestview. Website