Little Rock Family Special Needs Resources Guide
Search local services, support groups, activities, schools and more for children and families with special needs by clicking on the categories below.
Profiles of featured family experts are shaded.
CATEGORIES
ADD/ADHD
Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Clinic at Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock | 501-364-1830
Provides initial assessment and on-going consultation for children whose primary problems are inattention, disorganization, distractibility, disruptive behavior, impulsivity and hyperactivity.
ADVOCACY & SUPPORT
Arkansas Disability Coalition
1501 N. University Ave., Suite 221, Little Rock
501-614-7020
Helps families and individuals with all types of disabilities by providing information, support, resources and training.
Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
108 E. Seventh St., Little Rock
501-683-0870
Advocates for those with developmental disabilities, works to protect their constitutional rights and offers programs to support people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council Arkansas
1515 W. Seventh St., Suite 320-330, Little Rock
501-682-2897
Supports individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Arkansas Support Network
6836 Isaac's Orchard Road, Springdale
479-927-4100
Network should be: Provides a wide range of support including Developmental Disabilities Waiver help, family programs and vocational services.
Arthritis Foundation
P.O. Box 56481, Little Rock
800-283-7800
Assists children and their caregivers.
Bereavement and Loss-Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
Helps young children learn skills for coping
when they have experienced a death or loss resulting in an onset of emotional problems.
Coping with Chronic Illness-Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
Offers supportive and behavioral counseling for children who have a chronic illness.
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First Assembly of God: COOL Kids and COOL Teens |
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First Connections |
ICM Inc.
1525 Merrill Drive, Little Rock
501-228-0063
Provides support to persons with developmental disabilities.
Independent Living Services
615 E. Robins St., Conway
501-327-5234
Offers support and services to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in central Arkansas including health and wellness, transportation, therapy and residential services.
JDRF-Greater Arkansas Chapter
11324 Arcade Drive, Suite 16, Little Rock
501-217-0321
Funds Type 1 diabetes research and advocates for government support of research and new therapies.
March of Dimes
361 Southwest Drive, Box 329, Jonesboro
870-932-0300
Works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature births and infant mortality.
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
Arkansas Autism Research & Outreach Center
10809 Executive Center Drive, Searcy Building, Suite 316, Little Rock
501-454-8542 | 800-342-2923
Provides direction and support to families of individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
Autism Resource Center of Arkansas
1000 SWN Drive, Suite 101, Conway
501-733-1627
Provides direction and support to families of individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic-Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
Provides comprehensive evaluation, medical management and educational strategies for children with suspected or previously diagnosed autism, PDD-NOS and Asperger’s syndrome.
BEHAVIORAL ISSUES
The BridgeWay
21 Bridgeway Road, North Little Rock
800-245-0011
Offers a continuum of services designed to help children, adolescents and adults, including seniors, who are experiencing behavioral, emotional or addictive problems.
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
100 Rivendell Drive, Benton
501-316-1255
Offers a continuum of services for adults, adolescents and children including inpatient hospitalization, long-term inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization and outpatient services.
BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital Eye Clinic |
Arkansas Department of Human Services: Division of Services for the Blind
1 Commerce Way, Little Rock
501-682-5463
Serves people who are blind or severely visually impaired by working to enhance their personal and economic independence.
Arkansas Regional Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
900 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 100, Little Rock
501-682-1155 | 866-660-0885
Serves anyone who has difficulty using regular print material because of a visual, physical or learning/reading disability.
Arkansas School for the Blind
2600 W. Markham St., Little Rock
501-296-1810
Offers educational programs and resources to students who are blind or visually impaired from birth to age 21.
World Services for the Blind
2811 Fair Park Blvd., Little Rock
501-664-7100
Seeks to empower adults who are blind or visually impaired to achieve sustainable independence through life skills and career training.
DEAFNESS/SPEECH & HEARING
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital Audiology Department |
Arkansas Dept. of Health-Infant Hearing Program
4815 W. Markham St., Slot 20, Little Rock | 501-280-4740
Screens newborns for hearing loss, identifies infants with hearing loss, and ensures infants receive early intervention services.
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Arkansas Relay Services |
Arkansas School for the Deaf
2400 W. Markham St., Little Rock
501-324-9506
Provides academic programs for children ages 3-18, as well as a full-service audiology program, counseling, educational psychological evaluation, health care, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.
Better Hearing Care
307 E. Collin Raye Drive, DeQueen
870-888-2920
Treats children and adults with hearing problems.
Little Rock Audiology
500 S. University Ave., Suite 405, Little Rock
501-664-5511
Offers services for people who have difficulty hearing including clinical audiology, hearing aid sales/services, dizziness evaluations and hearing conservation.
Speech/Language Assessment-Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
Performs assessments for a variety of speech and language disorders in children 12 and younger.
UALR/UAMS Speech & Hearing Clinic
5820 Asher Ave., Suite 600, Little Rock
501-569-3155
Provides a full range of clinical services to individuals with communication, literacy and hearing disorders.
DENTAL
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital Dental Clinic |
Central Arkansas Pediatric Dentistry
8000 Highway 107, Suite 18, Sherwood
501-517-8020
Provides specialized dentistry to patients ages 1-21, offers the latest technology to detect potential problems earlier and makes a child’s visit more interactive and fun.
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Small Bites Pediatric Dentistry |
DISABILITY GROUPS
Arkansas Down Syndrome Association
P.O. Box 55675, Little Rock
501-223-3696
Empowers people with Down syndrome and their families by promoting community education, evidence-based health care and social opportunities.
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
1 Commerce Way, Little Rock
501-296-1600
Prepares disabled people to work and lead productive, independent lives by providing training and career preparation programs.
Best Buddies
100 SE Second St., Suite 2200, Miami, Florida
305-374-2233
Offers job training, one-to-one friendships and leadership opportunities for youth and adult participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Central Arkansas Muscular Dystrophy Association
501-227-7098
Provides medical care and therapy through local clinics, loans equipment to registered families in need and offers a free summer camp for children.
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Easterseals Arkansas |
Freedom Accessibility
P.O. Box 8009, Jacksonville
501-425-3309
Specializes in accessibility solutions for home and commercial locations with services including wheelchair ramp installation, modular ramps, platform lifts, stair lifts, aging-in-place home modifications and home evaluation.
UA Partners for Inclusive Communities
10809 Executive Center Drive, Searcy Building, Suite 316, Little Rock
800-342-2923 | 501-301-1100
Assesses the needs of individuals with disabilities then addresses those needs through research, education, community service, training, technical assistance and collecting and sharing information.
United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas
9720 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock
501-224-6067
Works to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of individuals with disabilities.
EDUCATION
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ACCESS Academy and Evaluation Resource Center |
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ACCESS Early Childhood Campus |
Butterfly Learning Center
9720 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock
501-224-6067
Provides inclusive preschool services for children of all abilities.
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Easterseals Academy at Riverdale |
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Easterseals Developmental Preschool |
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Easterseals Outreach Program |
Kids Unlimited
3148 Hwy. 367 S., Cabot
501-941-3500
Provides quality early childhood and special education instruction, ancillary medical services and physical, occupational and speech and language therapy.
Little Rock School District-Division of Special Programs
810 W. Markham St., Little Rock
501-447-1033
Provides support and resources to students with disabilities in the LRSD.
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Pulaski County Special School District-Special Education Department |
EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT
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ACCESS |
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The Allen School |
Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock | 501-364-1830
Assesses developmental conditions that result in delayed milestones, inability to communicate effectively, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, learning problems and atypical social interactions.
INSURANCE
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ARKids First |
LEARNING DISABILITIES
AEDD Sammie Gail Sanders Children’s Learning Center
1300 W. 18th St., North Little Rock
501-907-5716
Provides transportation, small group classroom instruction, speech, occupational and physical therapy, nutrition, nursing and service coordination for children.
Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas
P. O. Box 23514, Little Rock
Brings adults, professionals and parents of children with learning disabilities together in a nonprofit, volunteer organization.
Learning Disability Testing-Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
Offers assessments to determine specific learning disabilities and helps provide documentation for families to get appropriate services for children ages 6-12.
LEGAL SERVICES AND PLANNING
Bank OZK
17901 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock
501-978-3500
Offers special needs trust administration and financial planning services.
Disability Rights Arkansas
400 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 1200, Little Rock
501-296-1775
Advocates for and protects the human, civil and legal rights of all Arkansans with disabilities consistent with federal law. Services are free of charge from this nonprofit.
Raymon B. Harvey Law Firm
650 S. Shackleford Road, Suite 400, Little Rock
501-221-3416
Offers various legal services in the areas of elder law and special needs trusts.
MEDICAL
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital |
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Arkansas Children’s Inc. |
Arkansas Epilepsy Program PA
2 Lile Court, Suite 100, Little Rock
501-227-5061
Offers diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and features a comprehensive program using anti-epileptic investigational drug trials, innovative monitoring devices and surgical techniques.
Arkansas Hospice Inc.
14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock
501-748-3333
Provides comfort care, symptom management and grief support for patients of all ages who are facing life-limiting illnesses.
GI Elimination Disorders-Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
Helps children and teenagers with psychological aspects of coping with management of abdominal pain, cystic fibrosis, colitis, encopresis and enuresis.
Methodist Behavioral Hospital
1601 Murphy Drive, Maumelle
501-803-3388
Provides comprehensive behavioral health care to children and families through a myriad of services.
Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluations-Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock
501-364-1830
Provides neuropsychological evaluations.
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Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics |
MENTAL HEALTH
Methodist Family Health
1600 Aldersgate Road, Little Rock
501-661-0720
Provides quality, comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health care to children and families of Arkansas.
NAMI Arkansas
1012 Autumn Road, Suite 1, Little Rock
800-844-0381
Offers support, education and advocacy services dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by mental illness.
NeuroRestorative Timber Ridge
15000 Timberidge Lane, Benton
501-594-5211
Offers a continuum of community-based, inpatient treatment and supported living programs for children and adults with brain injury and other neurological challenges.
Pinnacle Pointe Hospital
11501 Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock
501-223-3322 | 800-880-3322
Offers psychiatric services for children and adolescents.
Youth Home Inc.
20400 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock
501-821-5500
Provides a continuum of care that includes adolescent intensive residential and qualified residential treatment, specialty tracks, school-based services and outpatient services.
NUTRITION
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital C.O.A.C.H. Clinic |
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital Eating Disorders Clinic |
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital Nutrition Center |
Feeding Problems Clinic-Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock | 501-364-1830
Provides assessment and therapy for children with a wide variety of feeding problems.
RECREATION
Boy Scouts of America Special Needs Scouting
3220 Cantrell Road, Little Rock
501-664-4780
Allows scouts with physical, cognitive, behavioral or learning disabilities to participate in various activities.
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Camp Aldersgate |
Community Connections
1000 SWN Drive, Suite 101, Conway
501-733-1627
Provides extracurricular activities for children with special needs and support for their families.
ACTS Jr. Helps children ages 7-17 with and without disabilities through the use of performing arts.
ACE Tennis Uses tennis to help children gain independence, confidence, focus, coordination, communication and sportsmanship.
Adapted Kids Triathlon Features swimming, biking and running and, as a special division of the Conway Kids Triathlon, is adapted to the ability levels of participants who are assisted by buddies as needed.
Camp Connect Offers programming for children ages 9-13 with high-functioning Autism spectrum disorder, including Asperger’s syndrome and PDD-NOS.
Community Connections Art Offers free classes that allow students to explore various artistic mediums.
Community Connections Basketball Provides a sports program for children ages 6-18 with special needs.
Community Connections Cheerleading Creates routines for participants ages 4-18 to perform at games, cheer competitions and at local events.
Community Connections Golf Gives kids with special needs a golf program in partnership with The First Tee of Arkansas.
Community Connections Martial Arts Introduces children with special needs to martial arts.
Community Connections Music Allows children with special needs to express themselves and learn through the use of music.
Rivals United Football League Offers flag football for children with disabilities ages 7-18.
Young Adult Social Group Lets people ages 15-25 socialize with those with similar challenges and life experiences.
The Crossing at Angel Court
1040 Angel Court, Little Rock
501-888-4140
Includes a wheelchair accessible nature trail and fully-accessible playground with inclusive play equipment and a wheelchair-friendly surface.
The First Tee Central Arkansas
1 First Tee Way, Little Rock
501-562-4653
Provides customized programs for kids and young adults with disabilities while having fun on the golf course.
I CAN! of Arkansas
1040 Angel Court, Little Rock
501-888-4140
Enriches the lives of individuals with special needs by offering extracurricular activities.
Faithful Explorers Offers adults with special needs opportunities for encouragement and support and opportunities to give back to the community.
I Can! Art Allows children to explore their creativity and encourages self-expression through a variety of art mediums.
I Can! Cook Offers free cooking classes for individuals with disabilities.
I Can! Dance Provides dance classes for children with disabilities including spina bifida, cerebral palsy, autism and Down syndrome.
I Can! Music Introduces participants to orchestral music and rhythm instruments through listening activities and musical games.
Junior League of Little Rock
401 S. Scott St., Little Rock
501-375-5557
Partners with Camp Aldersgate to offer Kota summer camps.
Lake Saracen All-Inclusive Playground
200 Lake Saracen Drive, Pine Bluff
870-536-0920
Allows all-inclusive play for children with disabilities.
Miracle League of Arkansas
P.O. Box 7372, Little Rock
501-940-3405
Offers a recreational baseball league for children and adults who have special needs and/or disabilities.
One Heart Playground
11 Funland Drive, North Little Rock
501-791-8538
Celebrates kids of all abilities through a fully-inclusive playground.
Special Olympics Arkansas
2115 Main St., North Little Rock
501-771-0222
Focuses on sports, health, education and community building.
Tyndall Park Inclusive Playground
913 E. Sevier St., Benton
501-776-5970
Accommodates children with disabilities with a fully-inclusive playground.
THERAPY
All Children’s Therapy
180 Port Au Prince St., Hot Springs National Park
501-772-7771
Provides occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language therapy to children up to age 21.
Allied Therapy & Consulting Services P.A.
Ward: 1500 Wilson Loop | 501-941-5630
North Little Rock: 5532 JFK Blvd. | 501-588-3211
Provides physical, occupational, speech and development pediatric therapy for those who have a medical diagnosis or developmental delay.
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital Department of Rehabilitation |
Arkansas Children’s Therapy Group
2701 T. P. White Drive, Jacksonville | 501-241-0410
Provides speech, occupational and physical therapy to children and families with a variety of life challenges.
Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas
10 Corporate Hill Drive, Suite 330, Little Rock
501-954-7470
Provides outpatient therapy with treatment for a variety of emotional and behavioral issues and work, school or family problems.
Beyond Boundaries
2195 Peyton St., Ward
501-941-1522
Uses horses as a therapy tool to increase specific motor, sensory, speech and behavior/social responses.
Beyond Speech
5905 Forest Place, Suite 220, Little Rock
501-367-8007
Provides evaluation and treatment to children of all ages with speech, language and literacy deficits.
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Centers for Youth & Families |
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Easterseals Arkansas Pediatric Outpatient Therapy |
First Step Inc.
407 Carson St., Hot Springs | 501-624-6468
Services children and adults with developmental delays and disabilities.
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Hearts & Hooves |
Integrity Inc.
6124 Northmoor Drive, Little Rock
501-406-0442
Provides a variety of alternative, community-based in-home care, habilitative therapy and child care services.
John Brown University Community Counseling Clinic
10816 Executive Center Drive, Conway Bldg., Suite 104, Little Rock
501-219-9245
Offers low-cost counseling services for adults, children, families and couples.
KIDSource
17706 Interstate I-30 Frontage Road, Benton
501-315-4414
Offers comprehensive speech, occupational and physical therapy for children with special needs.
Life Strategies Counseling
1719 Merrill Drive, Little Rock
501-663-2199
Offers counseling services to children, teens, adults and couples and group psychotherapy for a wide variety of mental health concerns.
Little Rock Parks & Recreation-Therapeutic Recreation
7201 Dahlia Drive, Little Rock
501-570-1131
Offers intervention designed to bring about positive emotional, social, physical or cognitive changes in individuals with disabilities.
Millcreek Behavioral Health
1828 Industrial Drive, Fordyce
877-914-6319
Provides mental and behavioral health treatment for children and teens.
OnSite Therapies Inc.
6124 Northmoor Drive, Little Rock
501-687-2000
Provides occupational, physical and speech and language therapy services.
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Pediatrics Plus |
Social Behavior-Dennis Developmental Center
1301 Wolfe St., Little Rock | 501-364-1830
Offers cognitive behavioral therapy designed to decrease anxiety and improve social skill challenges associated with developmental and behavioral disorders.