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Advantage Speech Therapy

8402 Six Forks Rd, #101 , Raleigh
(919) 847-6773
www.advantagespeechtherapy.com

Serving birth to 18 years; hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; fees vary; accepts Medicaid and most major insurance.
Specializing in early identification and treatment of speech and language delays and disorders. Services provided
throughout the Triangle and surrounding areas. Therapy provided in the home, school and other therapy-conducive
environments. Free Speech-Language Screenings available.


Allied Rehab, Inc.

833 D Wake Forest Business Park , Wake Forest
(919) 556-1700 
www.alliedrehab.net

Comprehensive physical, occupational, speech therapy for children birth to 18. Specializing in sensory
integration disorders, autism, developmental delays, problems of prematurity and speech/language delays.
Certified Sensory Integration therapist is available.


BEGINNINGS for Parents of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Inc.

3714-A Benson Dr. , Raleigh
(919) 850-2746   
www.ncbegin.org

Provides emotional support, information and technical assistance to parents whose children have been
identified with a hearing loss. Services are free.


Cary Speech Services

875 Walnut St., Suite 252 , Cary
(919) 460-0113 
www.caryspeech.com

Evaluates and treats children with communication disorders, including delayed onset of speech in toddlers.


Chapel Hill Pediatric Psychology, PA

205 Sage Rd., Suite 201 , Chapel Hill
(919) 942-4166, ext. 111

Parent groups on child development and management. Thursday evenings at our office, call for information
and registration.


Child Service Coordination Program

Wake County Human Services
10 Sunnybrook Rd. , Raleigh
(919) 250-1154

Offering assessment, information and referral services to help your child get the best possible start in life.


Dr. Alisha Davis

4908 Professional Court , Raleigh
(919) 850-2440
www.grayfamilychiropractic.com

Providing complete chiropractic wellness care for the entire family with a concentration in pediatric and
pregnancy.  Board-certified chiropractor provides chiropractic, craniosacral therapy, Webster technique,
pre- and postnatal care, parent education and support.


Duke Children’s Cardiology of Raleigh

3713 Benson Dr., Suite 202 , Raleigh
(919) 855-0306
www.dukehealth1.org/childrens_services/raleigh_office.asp

Offering evaluation of all cardiac problems, including heart murmurs in newborns and children.
Also offering prenatal consultation and fetal echocardiography for pregnant women. Office practices in the
following areas: endocrinology, allergy, immunology, pulmonary, nephrology, urology and gastro-intestinal.


Duke Children’s Hospital & Pediatric PT & OT

Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital Campus
3000 Erwin Rd. , Durham
(919) 684-3730
http://ptot.dukehealth.org

Pediatric physical therapy and occupational therapy evaluation and treatment services with focus on
family-centered care to children from birth to 18 years.


Durham Council for Children with Special Needs

115 Market St., Suite 201 , Durham
(919) 956-5016  
www.dccsn.org

Offers free developmental screening clinic for Durham residents concerned about a child’s development.
Learn about resources for children with or at-risk for developmental delays.


Family Support Network of North Carolina

(800) 852-0042  
www.fsnnc.org

Promotes and provides support for families with children who have special needs.


Family Support Network of Wake County

(919) 662-4600, ext. 257
www.familysupportonline.com

A parent-to-parent support program serving families of children with special needs, including children born prematurely.


Lisa O’Conner, Inc.

6308 Therfield Dr. , Raleigh
(919) 621-1355

Speech language pathologist with 16 years of experience with the birth to age 5 population.


March of Dimes

(919) 781-2481
www.marchofdimes.com

Offering information about pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and newborn health. Answers questions and provides
information on pregnancy and birth defects; gives referrals.


N.C. 2-1-1

1100 Perimeter Park Dr ., Suite 112 , Morrisville
Dial 2-1-1   
www.nc211.org
From a cell phone, call toll-free (888) UW-211-NC

Connecting parents with vital community services such as parent support, services for special needs children,
child-care options and support groups. The call is free and help is available 24 hours a day. Multilingual.


N.C. Healthy Start Foundation, Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) Program

1300 Saint Mary’s St. , Suite 204 , Raleigh
(800) FOR-BABY/(800) 367-2229
www.nchealthystart.org

Statewide resource offers information about women’s health issues and about keeping babies safe and
healthy. Information about child health insurance program. General information about SIDS and counseling
for families who have lost an infant to SIDS. Materials in English and Spanish.


Orange County Health Department

300 W. Tryon St. , Hillsborough
(919) 245-2429

Matching families and providers with services for children ages 0-5 at risk for or with developmental concerns.
Nurses or social workers provide home visits, etc.


The Parent Child Connection

Triangle Area
(919) 452-3478
www.theparentchildconnection.org

Offers classes by qualified instructors to teach parents and other caregivers how to use American Sign Language
vocabulary, songs and language development strategies with all babies, toddlers and preschool children.


Southeast Family Services

Formerly Shigley Family Services
Raleigh
(919) 783-8846
www.southeastfamilyservices.com

Providing evaluations for infants and young children who may have developmental problems. Speech therapy,
occupational therapy and psychological and psychiatric services available.


Triangle Down Syndrome Network

(919) 788-3646
www.triangledownsyndrome.org

Nonprofit organization providing support to children and adults with Down syndrome and their caregivers. TDSN
provides a New Parent Book for parents who have received pre- or postnatal diagnoses. TDSN also hosts regular
parent support meetings, picnics, holiday parties, teen dances and a monthly moms’ night out.


Triangle Mothercare, Inc.

5429 Valinda Dr. , Chapel Hill
(919) 309-9209
www.trianglemothercare.com

Postpartum doulas experienced with multiples, preemies, colic, reflux and special needs. Services include breastfeeding
support, infant care, emotional support, light housekeeping, meal prep and more. Available for day and overnight care.

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