Therapy Providers
Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy (Home Based)
One of their providers also has a therapy space in Waxhaw.
https://pediatricspeechnc.com/
336-541-8167
Carolina Pediatric Therapy (Clinic, In-Home, Virtual) OT, PT, ST, Behavioral
828-845-4066
Pediatric Advanced Therapy/Matthews (Clinic, Teletherapy) OT, PT, Speech, ABA, Counseling, Psychological Testing
https://www.pediatricadvancedtherapy.com/
704-799-6824
Pediatric Boulevard (Clinic Based) OT, PT, ST, Swallowing Therapy
https://pediatricboulevard.com/our-clinic/
704- 821-0568
Milestone (Home Based) OT, PT, ST, Sensory Integration
https://milestonetherapyinc.com/
704-649-4509
Carolina Speech Connections (Clinic, In-Home) ST
https://carolinaspeechconnections.com/
Healthy Speech Solutions (offers virtual online services) ST, Feeding Therapy
https://healthyspeechsolutions.com/online-therapy-approach/
980-819-1580
Behavioral Health (Mental Health/IDD/SU)
Partners Behavioral Health Management
Foundation Family Care
https://www.foundationfamilycare.com/services
Crystal Bullard, MD Psychiatry
https://atriumhealth.org/provider-profile/crystal-bullard-1649432469#about
Child and Family Development – Psychological Services/Specialty Services including Autism Evaluations
https://www.childandfamilydevelopment.com/services/
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program (Online Triple P currently free in NC)
https://www.triplep-parenting.com/nc-en/triple-p/
Visit their website to sign up for online Triple P or find a local provider
*Stepping Stones Triple P is available for parents of children with disabilities
Waiver Services (Eligibility based on need, not family income)
CAP-C (for Medically Fragile Children)
NC Innovations Waiver (for those with Intellectual Disability)
Educational Evaluations/ Intervention
Covenant Education Services
http://www.covenanteducationservices.net/
Craig Pohlman, Ph.D. Areas of Expertise: Assessments, Attention Issues, College Success, Learning Problems
https://southeastpsych.com/staff/craig-pohlman-ph-d/
Barbara Barnhill – End of year testing, Test of Cognitive Abilities (Woodcock Johnson)
barnhilltesting@gmail.com
Financial Resources
First in Families of Southern Piedmont (supports individuals with disabilities and their families in Cabarrus, Davidson, Rowan, Stanly and Union counties)
NC – Special Education Scholarship Grants
https://www.ncseaa.edu/k12/disabilities-grant/
Health Care Financing Guide
https://www.cabarrushealth.org/DocumentCenter/View/2081/Financing-Guide-Combined-updated-09-20-19 (
Additional Financial Resource on the Resource CAFE website
https://www.cabarrushealth.org/197/Financial-Aspects
NC ABLE Account (Savings account for those with disabilities)
https://savewithable.com/nc/home.html
SSI (Supplemental Security Income through Social Security Administration for children and adults with a disability or blindness – income based eligibility)
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/
Homeschool Specific Resources
The Homeschool Room
https://thehomeschoolroom.net/
1115 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
Navigation Services
Signposts Family Resource Center
http://signpostsministries.org/
info@signpostsministries.org
Post-Secondary Options (Designed for those with special needs)
Think College Website
South Piedmont Community College Compass Education (An academic-based program for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities)
https://spcc.edu/areas-of-study/adult-basic-skills/compass-education/
Appalachian State University – Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program
Scholars with Diverse Abilities
University of North Carolina at Greensboro – Beyond Academics Program
Office of Comprehensive Transition & Postsecondary Education
Western Carolina University – University Participant (UP) Program
Western Carolina’s University Participant (UP) Program
Support/Advocacy
The Arc of Union/Cabarrus
https://www.thearcisthere.org/
Family Support Network of Southern Piedmont
Autism Speaks
Autism Society of NC (Guide for Homeschooling Children with Autism)
https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/wp-content/uploads/Homeschooling_2014.pdf
Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC)
https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/
Waxhaw Homeschool Connection
https://www.facebook.com/groups/366542016822155/
https://nchomeschoolinfo.com/homeschool-support-group-info/
Union County Homeschoolers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1074647489261581
Transition Resource
Roadmap to Meaningful Employment & Independence
https://www.cabarrushealth.org/DocumentCenter/View/2658/Roadmap-08-11-21-Final-1
Vocational Services
Zab’s Place – Matthews
NC Division Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) – Pre-Employment Transition Services
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/media/8237/open
https://adanc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Pre-employment-Transition-Services.pdf
*This document from Disability Rights NC notes that these services are available to any student with a disability in public schools or homeschools. DVRS is not required to conduct outreach to homeschooled or other non-traditional students, and that these students need to initiate contact with them to begin services.
Useful websites
https://www.nche.com/helps/special-needs/
https://www.nche.com/summit21/ (NCHE Summit for Parents of Exceptional Children)
https://study.com/resources/homeschool-resources-for-special-needs-students
https://nchomeschoolinfo.com/10-resources-for-students-with-special-needs/
Teacher Resource Page https://www.cabarrushealth.org/499/Teacher-Resource-Page
North Carolina Children with Special Health Care Needs Help Line – 1-800-737-3028 – https://publichealth.nc.gov/wch/families/helplines.htm
North Carolina Department of Administration Non Public Schools Information for Home Schools https://ncadmin.nc.gov/public/home-school-information
North Carolina Graduation Requirements https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/high-school-graduation-requirements