Organizations

Autism Society Association of Georgia PO Box 3707, Suwanee, GA 30024
404-904-4474
www.asaga.com Support families of children diagnosed with autism
Autism Speaks 3301 Buckeye Road, Ste. 102, Atlanta, GA 30341
212-252-8584
www.autismspeaks.org A national organization with local support that helps families with children diagnosed with autism
CHADD Georgia Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
404-633-2040
www.chadd.org
www.help4adhd.org
A national organization focused on research and treatment of ADHD  
Community Resource Center 4105 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Ste. 210, Atlanta, GA 30345
404-633-2040
joankteach@bellsouth.net Resource center for ADHD and learning disabilities information
Dekalb Developmental Disabilities Council 440 Winn Way, Ste 1648, Decatur, GA 30031
404-508-7796
  Helping families of children and adults with disabilities
F.A.C.E.S. Families of Autism/Asperger Syndrome Care, Educate and Support
770-266-4505
www.georgiafaces.info Parent-led support group in Walton County and surrounding areas
Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS) 3050 Presidential Parkway Ste. 114 Atlanta GA 30340
770-234-9111
www.focus-ga.org Family support group that shares the joys and frustrations of parenting children with special needs
Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc. 150 E. Ponce De Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030
404-885-1234
www.thegao.org Provides the resources and avenues that may be needed to help improve educational situations for children
Georgia Parents Educating Parents & Professionals, Inc. 3680 Kings Hwy. Douglasville GA 30135
770-577-7771
www.peppinc.org Provides information and makes referrals in areas related to specific disabilities, early intervention, IEP, and behavior management
Governor's Council on Dev. Disabilities 2 Peachtree St. NW Ste. 8-210 Atlanta GA 30303
404-657-2126
www.gcdd.org The Council is charged with creating systems change for people with developmental disabilities and their families
International Dyslexia Association- Georgia Chapter 1951 Greystone Rd. NW Atlanta GA 30318
404-256-1232
www.idaga.org Dyslexia information and resources for helping individuals with dyslexia
Jewish Family & Career Services 4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta GA 30338
770-677-9300
www.jfcs-atlanta.org Provides support for Jewish and non-Jewish families
Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia 130 West Wieuca Rd. Ste 202 Atlanta GA 30342
404-303-7774
www.ldag.org Local organization that provides information to parents, educators and professionals on understanding learning disabilities
The Marcus Institute-STAR 1920 Briarcliff Rd. Atlanta GA 30329
404-419-4459
www.marcus.org Local organization that provides therapy services to children and information to parents on understanding learning disabilities
Parent to Parent of Georgia 3805 Presidential Parkway Ste. 207 Atlanta GA 30340
770-451-5484
www.parenttoparentofga.org Provides support and information to parents of children with disabilities. Parent match database is available
Tourette Syndrome Association of Georgia PO Box 568112 Atlanta GA  31156
770-901-9998
tsageorgia@bellsouth.net A resource for parents of children with tourette syndrome and learning disabilities