Therapy Resources
The National Family Association for Deaf-Blind
The National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB) is the largest national nonprofit organization serving families of individuals who are deaf-blind and provide support on how to become advocates for their loved ones.
Easterseals
Easterseals is working to create a world where each child born with a disability is given the support necessary to participate fully in life and to have dreams and hopes, successes and achievements. Child Development Centers Early Intervention Resources for Parents and Guardians.
Special School District
Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) has two distinct functions – it provides special education services for all St. Louis County students with disabilities, and it provides technical education for area high school students.
Wonder Baby
Dedicated to helping parents of young children with visual impairments as well as children with multiple disabilities. Here you’ll find a database of articles written by parents who want to share what they’ve learned about playing with and teaching a blind child and other helpful resources.
Mercy Kids Therapy and Development Center
For additional therapies, including speech, occupational, physical and audiology to help enhance a child’s quality of life.
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Therapy Services
For additional therapies including physical, occupational and speech needs to help enhance a child’s quality of life.
St. Louis Arc
Individualized services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, including: Respite hours (hours must be approved by DMH), Capable Kids and Families: lending library of toys and equipment for children with developmental disabilities (has waiting list), family play dates, music classes and more.
Missouri First Steps
For children, birth to three years of age, with disabilities or developmental delays. The program is designed to meet the needs of families related to enhancing their child’s development, learning, and participation in family and community life, providing: Social Worker – helps throughout process, Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Nutrition Services …
Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments
Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments is dedicated to helping children who are blind or visually impaired reach their full potential through family-centered, specialized services and community support. The center offers a comprehensive array of highly specialized educational and therapy services for eligible children and their families, from diagnosis until 36 months of age.
The Moog Center for Deaf Education
The Moog Center for Deaf Education is an independent, not-for-profit program that provides educational services to children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth to early elementary years and their families.
Central Institute for the Deaf: Hearing from the Heart
Central Institute for the Deaf’s is focused on teaching children who are deaf or suffer from hearing loss from birth to age 12 to listen, talk, read and succeed. We empower families and professionals in St. Louis and worldwide to help children reach their fullest potential.
Equine Assisted Therapy
Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding activities for individuals with mental and physical disabilities within the St. Louis area.