There have been several requests for parents looking for resources that are not only "child-friendly", but "special-needs child" friendly. These were the local resources that were sent to us by parents. Please feel freel to contact us if you would like to add additional resources.
- Pediatric Dentist – Dr. Melissa Rozas, DDS
(972) 393-9779
632 E. Sandy Lake Road
Coppell, TX 75019
www.rozasdds.com
Works really well w/ kids on the spectrum; has dedicated days/times she sees special needs children. Also, flat screen TVs on ceiling to distract children during cleaning/exams.
- Pediatric Neurologist - Dr. David Owen, MD (Dallas Pediatric Neurology)
(972) 566-8600
7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-307
Dallas, TX 75230
(Office located at Medical City - Dallas)
- Gymnastics – Denise Anderson, Special Needs Gymnastics
806-438-3227
denise@specialneedsgymnastics.com
www.specialneedsgymnastics.com
Teaches special needs children at gyms in Lewisville, Carrollton, and Grapevine
- Horseback Riding - Spirit Horse
www.spirithorsetherapy.com (Corinth, TX)
Free horseback riding to children with special needs; need to go online and complete application
- Respite – Loving Hands Ministry at First Methodist Church in Coppell
Contact Heather Shaw at hshaw115@tx.rr.com
Monthly FREE 3-hr respite provided to children with special needs and their siblings with structured activities, crafts, sensory toys, etc. Special needs children are assigned a buddy for the evening. All volunteers are screened annually. Volunteers consist of church members, an OT, a Girl Scout Troop (this is their monthly service project), and a paid aide and paid Registered Nurse. Only nurse takes children to restroom. Do not have to be church member to participate.
- One-on-One Swimming Instruction - Coppell Family YMCA
146 Town Center Blvd.
Coppell, TX 75019
(972)393.5121
Offers Adapted Aquatics Class (one-on-one swim instruction for special needs children - great for children who are deep-pressure seekers). If non-member, approximately $50/month; if member, approximately $40/month.
