Resources
Government Agencies:
https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/
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Social Security Naples office: 2659 Professional Circle, Suite 1114, Naples, FL 34119. Fort Myers office: 3650 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33966
Vocational Rehabilitation. Naples office: 239.593.2543 / 3001 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 102 (Collier Place II) Naples, FL 34103
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Transportation:
Collier Area Paratransit
https://www.ridecat.com/paratransit/about-catconnect/
Contact for Intake/Application: 239.252.4985.
LeeTran Passport (ADA services)
https://www.leegov.com/leetran/passport-(ada-service)
Education:
ABLE Academy
https://www.theableacademy.org/
Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida
https://epilepsy-services.org/
Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast (CIL)
https://www.cilgulfcoastflorida.org/
Collier County Public Schools: Sharing the Commitment
https://www.collierschools.com/page/8625
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Housing:
Naples Home Care Services of SW FL.
Contact: Yune and Osnedy Martinez, 239.298.0875
Protected Harbor
https://godsprotectedharbor.org/
Residential Options of Florida (ROOF)
Sandy Park Development Center
https://www.sandyparkcare.org/
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Recreation and Social:
Best Buddies
https://www.bestbuddies.org/florida/
Camp Thunderbird
https://questinc.org/quests-camp-thunderbird-2021/
Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sundays
https://www.chuckecheese.com/sensory-sensitive-sundays/
Collier County Parks & Recreation
Freedom Waters Foundation
https://freedomwatersfoundation.org/
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Gigi’s Playhouse & Down Syndrome Achievement Center
Non-Profit
1901 Brantley Rd, Unit 11 Fort Myers, FL 33907
Kate’s Kuts (Sensory cutting)
Lee County Parks & Recreation
https://www.leegov.com/parks/programs/special-needs
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center
https://www.naplestherapeuticridingcenter.org/
Naples Young Life
https://naples.younglife.org/find-us/#specialneeds
Seaside Travels
https://www.seaside-travels.org/
Special Olympics Collier County
https://www.specialolympicsflorida.org/
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Thrive Therapy
2590 Northbrooke Plaza Dr #307, Naples, FL 34119
(239) 963-4367
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Valerie's House Naples (pediatric mental health support)
Non-Profit
819 Myrtle Terrace, Naples, FL 34103
(239) 204-5804
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Other Resources:
Autism Collier
Collier CARES
https://colliercares.org/cc/home
Collier County Sheriff’s Office Autism Support Project
https://www.colliersheriff.org/community-resources/behavioral-health-unit/autism-support
Collier Resource Center
https://collierresourcecenter.org/
Disability Rights Florida
https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/
Family Care Council Florida
https://www.fccflorida.org/area-8-fcc.html
Family Network on Disabilities
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
Miracles Among Us
MJ’s Thoughtful & Emergency Respite Care
239.370.6727
NAMI Collier County
Special Day Foundation (Free Dental Cleanings- Sensory Friendly)
https://specialdayfoundation.com/
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Employment/Supported Employment:
Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast (CIL)
https://www.cilgulfcoastflorida.org/
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida
LARC Inc.
https://larcleecounty.org/programs-and-services/adult-training/
Loveland Center
https://www.lovelandcenter.org/
MVP Autism Foundation
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STARability Foundation offers Family Forums semiannually on a variety of topics featuring engaging presentations, open discussion, networking, and valuable takeaways to enhance the quality of life for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their families.
https://starability.org/resources/
Specialty Physicians:
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Dr. Ofelia Marin, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric Gastrointestinal/Nutrition
15740 New Hampshire Ct Ste B Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 689-5100
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Dr. Angela D'Alessandro, DO
Pediatrics
Physicians' Primary Care of SWFL
9350 CAMELOT DR Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-5437
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Dr. Ana Treadaway, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
15901 Bass Rd Ste 108 Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 343-6050
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Dr. Jean E. Jean Baptiste, MD
Pediatric pulmonologist
12748 University Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 437-5500
Maeng Patrick S MD
Pediatric pulmonologist
12748 University Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 437-5500
Natalie Gillson, MD
Pediatric Neurology
15901 Bass Rd Suite 108, Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 343-6050
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Ramzy Medaa, MD
Pediatric neurologist
2600 Immokalee Rd, Naples, FL 34110
480) 900-5154
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Abd-El-Rahman Abd-El-Barr, MD
Pediatric Urology
16230 Summerlin Rd, Suite 215 Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 343-7474
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Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Golisano Children's Health Center
3361 Pine Ridge Rd, Suite 103 Naples, FL 34109
(239) 343-5333
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Carla Osigian Probst, MD
SWFL Children’s Charities Eye Center of Golisano Children’s Hospital
11390 Summerlin Square Drive Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-343-8880
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Laura Veras Mena
Immunologist
3501 Health Center Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 495-4390
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Angela D'Alessandro, DO, FAAP
Pediatrics
1261 Viscaya Parkway, Suite 101, Cape Coral, FL 33990
239.573.7337
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Beachside Pediatrics
2940 Immokalee Rd # 2, Naples, FL 34110
(239) 598-5750
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Dr. Patrick M. Reidy, MD
2180 Immokalee Rd Suite101, Naples, FL 34110
(239) 514-2225
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Fantasea Pediatric Dentistry
1890 SW Health Pkwy #104, Naples, FL 34109
(239) 594-1171
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Dr. Jordan Hester, DMD
1715 Cape Coral Pkwy W Ste 13 Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-3185
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Other Specialized Clinicians:
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Tracey Sperrazza, MS, RDN, LDN
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Adrianna B. Musallam
Nurse Practitioner (concierge)
Telehealth
609-957-3663
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Dr. Cristina Rodriguez, Psy D
5629 Strand Blvd Suite 406, Naples, FL 34110
(516) 806-0030
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Dr. Hanna Kallstrom, Psy D
5629 Strand Blvd Suite 406, Naples, FL 34110
(239) 326-3580
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Hanger Clinic: Prosthetics & Orthotics
6270 Naples Blvd #1, Naples, FL 34109
(239) 434-0070