Special Needs Resources
List Will be Continually Updated and Current as of February 2022
List Provided by Dr. Joscelyn Ramos Campbell, Special Needs Pastor & Coordinator
Nicole Sanservino, Co-Coordinator & Lake County Special Needs Teacher
13806 State Road, Groveland, Florida 34736
Parent-Recommended Providers
Parent-Recommended Providers For Individuals with Disabilities or Neurodiversity.
1. Dr. Mona Patel
Clermont Pediatrics
861 Oakley Seaver Drive, Unit A
Clermont, FL 34711
352-394-7125
2. Dr. Matthew Smith
(Note: Outside the Building Says “SynapseNeurology”. Dr. Smith’s Office is Located Inside the Synapse Neurology’s Office on the 1st Floor)
2753 Citrus Tower Blvd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 353-2208
3. Dr. Mohammad Afzal
265 Citrus Tower Blvd
Clermont, FL 34711
352-394-3929
4. Nemours Children’s Primary Care – Clermont
1371 Citrus Tower Blvd.
Clermont, FL 34711
352-708-4828
https://www.nemours.org/locations/florida-primary-care-pediatrician-clermont.html
5. Dr. Michael Curtis Baker FHMG Physician
1502 N. Donnelly Street, Suite 103
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-0624
http://www.mountdorapediatrics.com
6. Dr. Barry Yarkin
West Orlando Pediatrics
10125 W Colonial Dr #102
Ocoee, FL 34761
407-290-9355
https://www.westorlandopediatrics.com
7. Dr. Lucyna Lagod
2920 Maguire Rd.
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-6506
https://www.orlandohealth.com/physician-finder/lucyna-lagod-md#/overview
8. Dr. Naina Mehta, Behavioral Health & Development
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital Pediatric Behavioral Health and Development Center
100 W. Gore St. Ste. 405
Orlando, FL 32806
(321) 841-9340
https://www.arnoldpalmerhospital.com/physician-finder/naina-mehta-md#/overview
9. Dr. Emily Forrest, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Advent Health Medical Group Developmental Pediatrics at Orlando
615 E Princeton St
Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32803
407-898-6005
https://www.adventhealth.com/find-doctor/doctor/emily-forrest-md-1508060765
Child Neurologist (Behavior/Developmental Specialist)
1. Dr. Jasna Kojic, M.D.
Child Neurology Center of Orlando
6000 Turkey Lake Rd
Suite 205
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 649-1848
https://www.childneurologyorlando.com
2. Board Certified Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician
Dr. Sandra Cely
668 N. Orlando Ave Suite 206
Maitland, FL 32751
407-765-KIDS
https://www.developmentalpediatricsflorida.com
3. Dr. Frank Lopez
Pediatric Neurology PA
1245 W. Fairbanks Ave. Suite 305
Winter Park, FL 32789
407-293-1122
http://pediatricneurologypa.com/
4. Dr. Cheryl Smith Cotter
Dr Eric Jaryszak
Children’s Ears Nose & Throat Associates
1507 S Hiawassee Rd Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 253-1000
http://www.childrenentdocs.com
5. Dr. Ruel Garcia
Central Florida Pulmonary Group
1115 East Ridgewood Street
Orlando, Florida 32803
407-841-1100
http://www.cfpulmonary.com
6. Dr. Ronald Davis
Pediatric Neurology & Epilepsy Center of Central Florida
1245 W. Fairbanks Ave. Suite 305
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 293-1122
http://pediatricneurologypa.com
7. Nemours Children’s Hospital
13535 Nemours Parkway
Orlando, FL 32827
407-567-4000
https://www.nemours.org/locations/orlando-nemours-childrens-hospital.html
8. Family Life Counseling Center (Various Locations)
Cassandra Burchfield
1230 Oakley Seaver Dr.
Suite 307
Clermont, Florida 34711
352-988-6673
http://www.familylifecounselingcenter.com
9. Advanced Behavioral Health Services
1799 Salk Ave.
Tavares, FL. 32778
352-742-8300
http://www.advancedbehavioralhealthcenter.com
10. Dr. Ananthi Rathinam
Kids Neuro Care
10931 Dylan Loren Circle
Orlando, FL 32825
407-218-4444
http://www.kidsneurocare.com
11. Dr. Carl Barr
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Neurology
6150 Metrowest Blvd., Suite 105
Orlando, Florida 32835
(321) 842-6671
https://www.arnoldpalmerhospital.com/physician-finder/carl-r-barr-do#/overview
12. Dr. Stacy Carmichael, Board Certified, Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology and Certified Autism Specialist
MindWorks Psychological Services
310 South Dillard St.
Suite 160
Winter Garden FL 34787
(407) 415-1450
[email protected]
https://mindworkspsych.com/
Speech, Occupational, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapists (Terapias de Lenguaje, Ocupacional, y Fisica)
1. Dreamplex (Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapy, and Early Intervention)
2400 S Hwy 27
Suite B201
Clermont, FL 34711
352-394-0212
https://www.cfldreamplex.com/therapy
2. First Step Therapy, LLC
606 South 9th Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-805-4404
http://www.firststep-therapy.com/
3. Lake Speech and Language Services
835 7th Street
Suite 6
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 432-3998
https://lakespeech.com
4. Speech and Occupational Specialists (SOS Therapy Group)
245 Citrus Tower Blvd., Suite 204
Clermont, FL 34711
407-654-5455
http://www.sostherapygroup.com/
5. Better Life Behavioral Services of Central Florida (ABA)
1650 W Main Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 314 – 3760
https://www.betterlifeofcentralfl.com/
6. Clermont Speech & Language Therapy Center
700 Grand Highway
Clermont, Florida 34711
(352) 432-3960
https://clermontspeechlanguage.com
7. Learning Leaps Behavioral Services Inc.
(352) 508-5243
http://www.learning-leaps.com
8. Horses with a Mission, Equine Therapy
16540 Lake Stewart Drive
Groveland, FL 34736
[email protected]
https://www.hwamfl.org
1. Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics of Clermont
2410 E Highway 50
Unit A
Clermont, FL 34711
352-678-6506
https://www.mainstreetsmiles.com/
2. Dr. Briggitte A. Martin
Advanced Dental Care of Mount Dora
3555 North Highway 19A
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 729-3668
https://www.adc-fl.com/locations/mount-dora/dental-services/
3. Dr. Teddy Bland Jr. (Dr. Teddy)
Mid-Florida Pediatric Dentistry
1340 East Orange Avenue Eustis, FL 32726
352-483-9183
http://www.midfloridapediatricdentistry.com/
4. Dr. Hany Azer
Pediatric Dental Group
12601 Narcoossee Rd., Ste. 203
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 737-7767
https://www.pdgorlando.com/
5. (SEDATION DENTIST) Dr. Morales, Dr. Shaikh, Dr. Alicea, Dr. Antonos, and Dr. Moore
3736 Winter Garden Vineland Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 490-4632
https://www.ofdis.com/patient-information/sedation
6. (SEDATION DENTIST) Orlando Children’s Surgery Center
Pediatric Dentistry, Special Needs Dentistry, General Anesthesia
1000 Woodcock Rd
Ste. 120
Orlando, FL 32803
407-792-1968
https://bluecloudpsc.com/locations/#our-locations/florida
7. Dr. F. Tartibi (Dr. T.)
Clermont Kids Dental
1655 E. Hwy 50 Suite 101
Clermont, Florida 34711
(407) 205-1114
https://clermontkidsdentistry.com
1. The Key to Learning with Dr. Nyman (TK2L)
10726 Libby Number 3 Road
Clermont, FL 34715
352-432-1422
http://www.thekeytolearning.org
2. Better Life Academy
1650 W Main Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 314 – 3760
https://www.betterlifeofcentralfl.com/better-life-academy
3. Dreamplex Therapeutic School
2400 S Hwy 27
Suite B201
Clermont, FL 34711
352-394-0212 ext. 300
https://www.cfldreamplex.com/dts/
4. ABELS Academy
350 Acceptance Way
Clermont, Fl. 34711
352-223-1999
https://www.abelsacademy.com/home.html
1. (Public) IEP Testing with Lake County Schools
201 W. Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, Fl 32778
Phone (352)253-6600
https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/departments/teachinglearningandleadership/academic-services/ese
2. (Public) Rimes Early Learning Center
3101 School View Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
https://rel.lake.k12.fl.us/
3. (Public) Pine Ridge Elementary Exceptional Students Education (ESE)
10245 County Rd. 561
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2223
https://pre.lake.k12.fl.us/programs/ese
4. (Public) Windy Hill Middle School Exceptional Students Education (ESE)
3575 Hancock Rd.
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2123
https://whm.lake.k12.fl.us/teachers/by-subject/ese
5. (Public) Cecil E. Gray Middle School Exceptional Students Education (ESE)
205 E. Magnolia Street
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-3322
https://gms.lake.k12.fl.us/programs/exceptional-student-education
6. (Public) Lake Hills School
909 South Lake Shore Blvd.
Howey-In-The-Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
https://lhe.lake.k12.fl.us
Lake County Special Needs Program – The Lake County Special Needs Program is designed to assist those with special medical, transportation or mobility considerations during disaster situations. If a resident is unable to utilize the online portal, they should call the Office of Emergency Management at (352) 742-4850. lakecountyfl.gov/emergency-management/special-needs-program
Lake County Sheriff’s Office SafetyNet Program – SafetyNet is a product that is designed to locate persons who may wander or have elopement issues, such as those who have Alzheimer, Autism, Downs Syndrome, head injury, etc. The client wears a bracelet that contains a transmitter that has its own frequency number. If a client does wander, equipment is utilized by trained Sheriff’s Office personnel to locate them.
If you are interested in participating in the SafetyNet Program you can contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Community Engagement at (352) 326-8108. You can also send an email to [email protected]. https://www.lcso.org/bureaus/community%20engagement/communityprograms/pls/