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Homeschool CYSHCN Database | Signposts Ministries

Homeschool CYSHCN Database

 

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                                    

https://www.carolinapeds.com/

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 

https://www.partnersbhm.org/

 

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)

https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/providers/programs-services/long-term-care/community-alternatives-program-for-children  

NC Innovations Waiver (for those with Intellectual Disability) 

https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/providers/programs-and-services/behavioral-health-idd/nc-innovations-waiver

 

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)

https://fifsp.com/ 

 

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

(704) 845-0440

 

Navigation Services 

Signposts Family Resource Center 

http://signpostsministries.org/ 

info@signpostsministries.org

 

Post-Secondary Options (Designed for those with special needs)

Think College Website

https://thinkcollege.net/

 

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 

https://fsnsp.org/ 

 

Autism Speaks  

https://www.autismspeaks.org/

 

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

https://zabsplace.org/ 

 

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/

www.understood.org 

www.resourcecafe.org

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