Soirée Kids: Special Needs Resource Guide

No two families are the same, and neither are their needs. Below, you'll find a list of local services, support groups, activities, schools and other resources for children and families with differing requirements and abilities.

Note: Highlighted listings have advertised in this publication.

ADD/ADHD

ACCESS
10618 Breckenridge Dr., Little Rock
1500 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock
501.217.8600 | accessgroupinc.org
Offers comprehensive evalulations, therapy services, mental health counseling and full-time preschool and school-aged education for children and adolescents.

Kidsource Therapy
17706 I-30 Frontage Road, Ste. 3, Benton
100 Gamble Road, Little Rock
5600 Commerce Court, Ste. B, Sherwood
501.315.4414 | kidsourcetherapy.com
Offers outpatient occupational and speech therapies for children ages 0-21.

Reach Behavioral Health - Kidsource Therapy
17680 I-30 Frontage Road, Ste. 1, Benton
300 S. Rodney Parham Road, Ste. 12, Little Rock
501.575.2344 | kidsourcetherapy.com/reach-behavioral-health
Offers outpatient counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families.

ADVOCACY & SUPPORT

Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families
1400 W. Markham St., Ste. 306, Little Rock
501.371.9678 | aradvocates.org

Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
108 E. Seventh St., Little Rock
501.683.0870 | humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/ddds

Arkansas Disability Coalition
P.O. Box 31420, Little Rock
501.614.7020 | ardisabilitycoalition.org

Arthritis Foundation
800.283.7800 | arthritis.org/local-offices/ar

CARTI
8901 CARTI Way, Little Rock
501.906.3000 | carti.com

Disability Rights Arkansas
400 W. Capitol Ave., Ste. 1200, Little Rock
501.296.1775 | disabilityrightsar.org

Fellowship Bible Church Special Needs Ministry
1401 Kirk Road, Little Rock
501.224.7171 | fellowshipar.com/west-little-rock

First Assembly of God: COOL Kids & COOL Teens
4501 Burrow Drive, North Little Rock
501.758.8553 | firstnlr.com/ministries/kids/#specialneeds

Friendship Community Care
2801 Ridgecrest Drive, Bryant
800.461.1793 | fccare.org

Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council Arkansas
1515 W. Seventh St., Ste. 320-330, Little Rock
501.682.2897 | gcdd.arkansas.gov

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Arkansas Autism Research & Outreach Center
10809 Executive Center Drive, Ste. 316, Little Rock
501.454.8542 | aaroc.org

Easterseals Academy West
3724 Woodland Heights Road, Little Rock
501.227.3600 | easterseals.com/arkansas

Kidsource Therapy
17706 I-30 Frontage Road, Ste. 3, Benton
100 Gamble Road, Little Rock,
5600 Commerce Court, Ste. B, Sherwood
501.315.4414 | kidsourcetherapy.com
Offers outpatient occupational and speech therapies for children ages 0-21 as well as applied behavioral therapy to help children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder to reach their fullest potential.

TEAM Up Program - Kidsource Therapy
17706 I-30 Frontage Road, Ste. 3, Benton
100 Gamble Road, Little Rock
501.315.4414 | kidsourcetherapy.com
Offers a specialized and intensive program focused on sensory wellness and family training for children ages 0-21 with sensory challenges.

BEHAVIORAL ISSUES & MENTAL HEALTH

Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas
10 Corporate Hill Drive, Ste. 330, Little Rock
501.954.7470 | bhsarkansas.org

The BridgeWay
21 BridgeWay Road, North Little Rock
501.771.1500 | thebridgeway.com

The Centers
6601 W. 12th St., Little Rock
501.666.8686 | thecentersar.com

Methodist Family Health
1600 Aldersgate Road, Ste. 100B, Little Rock
501.906.4201 | methodistfamily.org

NAMI Arkansas
1012 Autumn Road, Ste. 1, Little Rock
800.844.0381 | namiarkansas.org

NeuroRestorative Timber Ridge
15000 Timberidge Lane, Benton
800.743.6802 | neurorestorative.com

Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Healthcare System
11501 Financial Centre Pkwy., Little Rock
501.223.3322 | pinnaclepointehospital.com

Reach Behavioral Health - Kidsource Therapy
17680 I-30 Frontage Road, Ste. 1, Benton
300 S. Rodney Parham Road, Ste. 12, Little Rock
501.5752344 | kidsourcetherapy.com/reach-behavioral-health
Offers outpatient counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families.

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas
100 Rivendell Drive, Benton
501.645.1155 | rivendellofarkansas.com

Youth Home
20400 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock
501.821.5500 | youthhome.org

BLINDNESS/VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

Arkansas Children's Eye Center
1 Children's Way, Little Rock
501.299.2135 | archildrens.org Pediatric specialists at the Arkansas Children’s Eye Center provide expert care for problems related to the eye, including childhood cataracts, glaucoma, amblyopia and issues with the retina, cornea or eyelids. New parents often become concerned when they notice their baby's eyes don’t appear focused or are crossed. If erratic eye behavior – common in newborns – persists after six months, further examination by a pediatrician is recommended. The Eye Center offers specialized treatments, from surgery to glasses or contact lenses. Arkansas Children’s provides access to care for the mental and emotional developmental issues that can stem from misaligned eyes.

Arkansas Department of Human Services: Division of Services for the Blind
1 Commerce Way, Little Rock
501.682.5463 | dws.arkansas.gov/services-for-the-blind

Arkansas Regional Library for the Blind & Print Disabled
900 W. Capitol Ave., Ste. 100, Little Rock
501.682.1155 | library.arkansas.gov/services/lbpd

Arkansas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired
2600 W. Markham St., Little Rock
501.296.1810 | asbvi.ade.arkansas.gov

DEAFNESS/SPEECH & HEARING

ACCESS
10618 Breckenridge Dr., Little Rock
1500 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock
501.217.8600 | accessgroupinc.org
Offers comprehensive evalulations, speech occupational and physical therapy services, mental health counseling, full-time preschool and school-aged education, and vocational training for children, adolescents and young adults.

Arkansas Children's ENT Department
1 Children's Way, Little Rock
501.474.6099| archildrens.org The highly specialized pediatric otolaryngology doctors at Arkansas Children’s use holistic approaches to care for a wide range of ear, nose or throat (ENT) conditions. The ENT team uses the most advanced systems and procedures to address a child’s specific condition and their physical and mental well-being. We are nationally and internationally recognized experts in caring for common and complex otolaryngology conditions, from ear infections and tonsillitis to larynx reconstruction or hemangiomas. For common procedures like adenoid or tonsil removal or ear tube placement, Arkansas Children’s ENT team offers Fast Pass scheduling and surgery.

Arkansas Department of Health: Infant Hearing Program
4815 W. Markham St., Little Rock
501.280.4740 | healthy.arkansas.gov

Arkansas School for the Deaf
2400 W. Markham St., Little Rock
501.324.9506 | asd.ade.arkansas.gov

Beyond Speech
5905 Forest Place, Ste. 220, Little Rock
501.367.8007 | beyondspeechar.com

Little Rock Audiology
500 S. University Ave., Ste. 405, Little Rock
501.710.4533 | littlerockaudiology.com

UAMS Health Speech & Hearing Clinic
2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock
501.320.7300 | uamshealth.com

DENTAL

Arkansas Children's Dental Clinic
1 Children's Way, Little Rock
501.830.4988 | archildrens.org The dental programs at Arkansas Children’s provide care for patients with limited access to traditional dental care due to age, medical or economic limitations. Our services are divided into two distinct programs. The first is a hospital-based program that provides complex dental and craniofacial care with a team of specialists for patients with medical, developmental or structural anomalies. The second is a school-based model that provides care for children through school clinics, mobile dental clinics and a traveling sealant program. Arkansas Children’s Dental Outreach operates four mobile dental clinics, providing comprehensive dental care to children regardless of the family’s ability to pay.

Central Arkansas Pediatric Dentistry
8000 Hwy. 107, Ste. 18, Sherwood
501.517.8020 | centralarkansaspediatricdentistry.com

Small Bites Pediatric Dentistry
1001 S. Bowman Road, Ste. 1, Little Rock
501.222.9101 | smallbitespd.com/little-rock

DISABILITY GROUPS

Arkansas Down Syndrome Association
P.O. Box 55675, Little Rock
501.223.3696 | ardownsyndrome.org

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
1 Commerce Way, Little Rock
501.296.1600 | dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services

Central Arkansas Muscular Dystrophy Association
1 Children's Way, Little Rock
501.364.4000 | mda.org

Disability Rights Arkansas
400 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 1200, Little Rock
501.296.1775 | disabilityrightsar.org

Easterseals Arkansas
3920 Woodland Heights Road, Little Rock
501.227.3600 | easterseals.com/arkansas
Includes developmental preschools; pediatric speech and language, physical and occupational therapy; and an adult center for training and wellness, which assists adults with finding jobs.

Freedom Accessibility
P.O. Box 8009, Jacksonville
866.806.1756 | freedomaccessibility.com

Independent Case Management (ICM)
1525 Merrill Drive, Little Rock
501.228.0063 | icm-inc.org
ICM is a not-for-profit provider of premier home and community-based services to more than 300 children and adults with developmental disabilities and seniors throughout Arkansas. Private pay and Medicaid services include CES waiver, autism therapies (early intervention and ABA), foster care and a community center. ICM is nationally accredited by the Council on Quality and Leadership and believes all people should live in their community of choice, have opportunities for a great quality of life and be treated with dignity and respect. ICM stands out because of its strong belief in being kind, responsive, empathetic and helpful.

UA Partners for Inclusive Communities
10809 Executive Center Drive, Searcy Building, Ste. 316, Little Rock
501.301.1100 | uofapartners.uark.edu

United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas - Butterfly Learning Center & Achieve Customized Employment Solutions
9720 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock
501.224.6067 | ucpark.org
UCP of Arkansas utilizes statewide programs that specifically meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families. It serves anyone with any disability of any age anywhere in Arkansas. The Butterfly Learning Center offers EIDT inclusive preschool services for children ages 6 weeks to kindergarten and school-age summer care for children ages 5-12. Achieve is a customized employment solution for ages 18 and older providing resources (starting in high school) for competitive, integrated employment. UCP of Arkansas also offers adult day-habilitation, group homes, personal CES waiver services and financial assistance for families who qualify.

EDUCATION

Access
10618 Breckenridge Drive & 1500 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock
501.217.8600 | accessgroupinc.org
Offers comprehensive special education options for preschool and school-aged children using early intervention and specialized teaching methods integrated with therapy and other professional support.

The Allen School
824 N. Tyler St., Little Rock
501.664.2961 | theallenschool.org

Butterfly Learning Center
9720 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock
501.224.6067 | ucpark.org
The Butterfly Learning Center offers EIDT inclusive preschool services for children ages 6 weeks to kindergarten and school-age summer care for children ages 5-12.

Easterseals Academy at Riverdale
1617 Brookwood Drive, Little Rock
501.663.6965 | easterseals.com/arkansas
Serves children with special education needs, including those with learning and physical disabilities or special needs beyond those which mainstream school programs serve.

Easterseals Developmental Preschool
3920 Woodland Heights Road, Little Rock
501.227.3600 | easterseals.com/arkansas
Provides early childhood education and pediatric therapy for children ages 3 months to 6 years old who have special needs and developmental disabilities.

Easterseals Outreach Program
3920 Woodland Heights Road, Little Rock
501.227.3770 | eastersealsopts.org
Assists teachers, parents, administrators and therapists in development or implementation of appropriate programs for their students who may experience difficulties in the classroom.

Grow! Learning Centre
5 Remington Cove, Little Rock
501.850.8788
3214 Winchester Drive, Benton
501.794.6482 | growlearningcentre.com

Little Rock School District: Division of Special Programs
810 W. Markham St., Little Rock
501.447.1033 | lrsd.org

Pulaski County Special School District
925 E. Dixon Road, Little Rock
501.234.2000 | pcssd.org
The Pulaski County Special School District adheres to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which requires each state to provide a free, appropriate public education for all eligible children with disabilities.

EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT

ACCESS
10618 Breckenridge Dr., Little Rock
1500 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock
501.217.8600 | accessgroupinc.com
Offers comprehenisve evaluations, therapy-specific evaluations and evaluations for CES Medicaid Waiver services for children, adolescents and adults.

Dennis Developmental Center
5800 W. 10th St., Little Rock
501.364.1832 | uamshealth.com

Kidsource Therapy
17706 I-30 Frontage Road, Ste. 3, Benton
100 Gamble Road, Little Rock,
5600 Commerce Court, Ste. B, Sherwood
501.315.4414 | kidsourcetherapy.com
Offers outpatient occupational and speech therapies for children ages 0-21.

INSURANCE

ARKids First
P.O. Box 1437, Slot S401, Little Rock
888.474.8275 | humanservices.arkansas.gov

LEARNING

ACCESS
10618 Breckenridge Dr., Little Rock
1500 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock
501.217.8600 | accessgroupinc.com
Offers outpatient academic therapy (specialized tutoring) for individuals with learning disabilities, as well as full-time preschool and school-aged education for children and adolescents language and learning disabilities and/or developmental disabilities.

AEDD Sammie Gail Sanders Children's Learning Center
1300 W. 18th St., North Little Rock
501.907.5716 | aeddinc.org

Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas
P. O. Box 23514, Little Rock | lda-arkansas.org

Pediatrics Plus Helping Hand
4901 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock
501.791.3331 | pediatricsplus.com

LEGAL SERVICES & PLANNING

Bank OZK
18000 Cantrell Road, Little Rock
501.978.2265 | ozk.com

Disability Rights Arkansas
400 W. Capitol Ave., Ste. 1200, Little Rock
501.296.1775 | disabilityrightsar.org

MEDICAL

Arkansas Children's Hospital
1 Children's Way, Little Rock
501.596.6902 | archildrens.org Arkansas Children's is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' more than 700,000 children. The private, non-profit organization includes two pediatric hospitals, a pediatric research institute and USDA nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics, and many education and outreach programs — all focused on fulfilling a promise to define and deliver unprecedented child health.

Arkansas Epilepsy Program PA
2 Lile Court, Ste. 100, Little Rock
501.227.5061 | arkansasepilepsy.com

Arkansas Hospice
14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock
501.748.3333 | arkansashospice.org

Methodist Behavioral Hospital
1601 Murphy Drive, Maumelle
501.803.3388 | methodistfamily.org

Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics
625 N. University Ave., Little Rock
501.664.2624 | snellarkansas.com

NUTRITION

ACCESS
10618 Breckenridge Dr., Little Rock
1500 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock
501.217.8600 | accessgroupinc.com
Offers lactation consulting and feeding therapy through our speech and occupational therapy programs for infants, preschool and school-aged children.

Arkansas Children's COACH Clinic
16101 Cantrell Rd #114, Little Rock
501.298.1391 | archildrens.org The Center for Obesity and its Consequences in Health (COACH) Clinic is a family-centered, multidisciplinary outpatient clinic designed to prevent and treat obesity in children and teens through lifestyle changes. The COACH Clinic is for patients 4-17 years old and their parents or caregivers who have been referred by their pediatrician. The COACH Clinic requires a strong commitment and readiness to make changes for the caregivers and the child or teen. Patients referred to the COACH Clinic receive monthly care and counseling throughout their visits. Speak to your child’s primary care provider for more information on Arkansas Children’s COACH Clinic.

Arkansas Children's Eating Disorders Clinic
1 Children’s Way, Little Rock
501.669.8799 | archildrens.org The Arkansas Children’s Eating Disorders Clinic is a multidisciplinary specialty clinic offering specialized outpatient services for evaluating and treating eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other eating disorders. Parent or family attendance at an educational session is required for patients recommended to our program. The session includes information on causes, medical complications, behavioral and emotional symptoms and treatment of eating disorders. The session will also include discussion of how parents and other family members can be helpful and supportive of their child or adolescent. Additional educational resources will be provided.

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center
15 Children's Way, Little Rock
501.300.9949 | archildrens.org The Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center (ACNC) is a research center focusing on improving child health by exploring the links between food and nutrition and optimizing how the body utilizes nutrients throughout development. ACNC is one of only two research facilities focused on pediatric and maternal nutrition and metabolic health in the U.S. The faculty and scientific staff are dedicated to discovering the fundamental biology of the childhood brain and metabolic processes and how diet and physical activity (both maternal and child) impact these networks. ACNC maintains around a dozen active research studies and regularly recruits new participants.

RECREATION

Boy Scouts of America
3220 Cantrell Road, Little Rock
501.664.4780 | quapawbsa.org

The Crossing at Angel Court
1040 Angel Court, Little Rock
501.888.4140 | thecrossingatangelcourt.org

The First Tee Central Arkansas
1 First Tee Way, Little Rock
501.562.4653 | firstteecentralarkansas.org

Miracle League of Arkansas
2321 Cantrell Road, Little Rock
501.940.3405 | miracleleaguear.com

Special Olympics Arkansas
2115 Main St., North Little Rock
501.771.0222 | specialolympicsarkansas.org
The mission of Special Olympics Arkansas is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports, health and leadership programs for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Special Olympics Young Athletes is an early childhood play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities ages 2-7 that introduces basic sport skills like running, kicking and throwing.

THERAPY

ACCESS
10618 Breckenridge Dr., Little Rock
1500 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock
501.217.8600 | accessgroupinc.com
Offers speech, occupational, physical, feeding and mental health therapy evaluations and services for children and adolescents. Therapy is offered for both outpatient clients as well as integrated into our preschool and ACCESS Academy services for qualifying students.

All Children's Therapy
10201 W. Markham St., Ste. 216, Little Rock
501.772.7771 | allchildrenstherapy.org

Allied Therapy & Consulting Services
5532 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock
501.588.3211 | allied-therapy.com
Allied Therapy is an outpatient therapy clinic that provides speech-language, occupational, physical and developmental therapy services to children and adults. With locations in North Little Rock, Ward and Van Buren, their mission is to make quality therapy accessible to all.

Arkansas Children's Rehabilitation & Therapy
1 Children's Way, Little Rock
501.669.8799 | archildrens.org The Carolyn & Gerald Hamara Rehabilitation Center at Arkansas Children’s Hospital provides the highest level of family-centered, evidence-based care to patients and their families or caregivers. The rehabilitation therapists collaborate with the patients, their caregivers and physicians to establish appropriate, individualized treatment plans for promoting maximum independence and quality of life. Resources at the Department of Rehabilitation at Arkansas Children's Hospital include pediatric physical and occupational therapists, orthotics and prosthetic specialists and a therapy pool. Medications and other non-invasive therapies are often the first line of treatment. Surgery with pediatric specialists is available as needed. Each patient’s care is personalized to their unique needs.

Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas
10 Corporate Hill Drive, Ste. 330, Little Rock
501.954.7470 | bhsarkansas.org

Beyond Speech
5905 Forest Place, Ste. 220, Little Rock
501.367.8007 | beyondspeechar.com

The Centers
6425 W. 12th St., Little Rock
501.666.8686 | thecentersar.com

Dennis Developmental Center
5800 W. 10th St., Little Rock
501.364.1832 | uamshealth.com

Easterseals Arkansas Pediatric Outpatient Therapy
3920 Woodland Heights Road, Little Rock
501.227.3600 | easterseals.com/arkansas
Offers pediatric outpatient physical, occupational and speech and language therapy to children.

Integrity
6124 Northmoor Drive, Little Rock
501.406.0442 | integrityinc.org

John Brown University Community Counseling Clinic
10816 Executive Center Drive., Ste. 104, Little Rock
501.219.9245 | jbu.edu/community-counseling-clinic

Little Rock Parks & Recreation: Therapeutic Recreation
7201 Dahlia Drive, Little Rock
501.570.1131 | littlerock.gov

OnSite Therapies
400 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock
501.687.2000 | onsitetherapies.net

Pediatrics Plus
1900 Aldersgate Road, Little Rock
501.821.5459 | pediatricsplus.com

PlayRX
130 Brockington Road, Sherwood
501.819.0553 | playrxtherapy.com

INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS

Lake Valencia Play & Splash Park
85 Lake Point Place, Maumelle
(coming soon)

Laman Plaza
2801 Orange St., North Little Rock

MacArthur Unlimited Playground
601 E. Ninth St., Little Rock

One Heart Playground
11 Funland Drive, North Little Rock

Two Rivers Park
6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock

Tyndall Park
913 E. Sevier St., Benton

Soirée Kids: Special Needs Resource Guide

Soirée Kids: Special Needs Resource Guide

ADD/ADHD

ADVOCACY & SUPPORT

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

BEHAVIORAL ISSUES & MENTAL HEALTH

BLINDNESS/VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

DEAFNESS/SPEECH & HEARING

DENTAL

DISABILITY GROUPS

EDUCATION

EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT

INSURANCE

LEARNING

LEGAL SERVICES & PLANNING

MEDICAL

NUTRITION

RECREATION

THERAPY

INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS

Share

You Might Also Like These