Resources
🗣️ Speech Therapy
Atlanta & South Atlanta:
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)
Offers comprehensive speech-language pathology services, including treatment for fluency disorders, feeding, and swallowing challenges. Children's Healthcare of AtlantaAtlanta Speech Therapy
Provides evaluations, parent coaching, and therapy for children as young as 18 months, with both in-person and online options. Atlanta Speech Therapy
Cobb County:
Kids Can Therapy – East Cobb (Marietta)
Specializes in pediatric speech therapy with a focus on sensory integration-based treatment. Kids Can Occupational Therapy+1Kids Can Occupational Therapy+1Cobb Speech & Language Services
Offers speech and language therapy for children from birth to young adulthood, along with comprehensive evaluations. Cobb Speech and lang
Decatur (surrounding areas):
Julie Siler M.Ed, CCC-SLP of Siler Speech Language & Literacy, LLC
juliesiler05@gmail.com
404-285-3886
Madalyn Hart, M.S., CCC-SLP of Hart Therapy Services LLC
mhart@harttherapyservices.com
(404) 913-2075
🧠 Occupational Therapy (OT)
Atlanta & South Atlanta:
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)
Provides pediatric occupational therapy to help children develop independent function and skills. Lifehouse Atlanta+3Children's Healthcare of Atlanta+3Kids Can Occupational Therapy+3Atlanta Kids OT
A family-focused clinic offering occupational therapy for children and teens with various needs. Atlanta Kids Therapy+1Children's Healthcare of Atlanta+1
Cobb County:
Kids Can Therapy – East Cobb (Marietta)
Offers pediatric occupational therapy specializing in sensory integration-based treatment. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta+3Kids Can Occupational Therapy+3Kids Can Occupational Therapy+3Cobb Speech & Language Services
Provides occupational therapy evaluations and treatment for children. Kids Can Occupational Therapy+2Atlanta Speech Therapy+2Cobb Speech and lang+2
👩🏫 ABA Services
🛏️ Respite Services
Atlanta & South Atlanta:
ConnectAbility – Sidekicks Program
A respite care program offering fun, inclusive, community-based events for children and adults with special needs and their siblings. Focus GALife House Atlanta
Provides respite and palliative care for children with life-limiting conditions, offering caregivers a temporary reprieve. Lifehouse Atlanta
Cobb County:
Special Needs Cobb
Offers resources, respite options, and residential group homes for individuals with special needs. Special Needs CobbCobb County Senior Services
Provides respite care assistance programs to support caregivers.
⚽ Sports & Inclusive Activities
Atlanta & South Atlanta:
BlazeSports America
Offers adaptive sports and recreation programs for youth and veterans with disabilities. Cobb County Government+4BlazeSports America+4Special Needs Cobb+4Parent to Parent of Georgia
Provides information on camps and recreational activities available for children with special needs. verywellfamily.com+1Cobb County School District+1Just Us Swim Kids
Just Us Swim Kids is an inclusive swim program in Atlanta dedicated to teaching water safety and swimming skills to children of all abilities. Just Us Swim Kids is a trusted choice for families seeking adaptive aquatic experiences.
Cobb County:
Horizon Therapeutics – City of Acworth
Offers adapted sports leagues, social programs, and summer day camps with wheelchair-accessible facilities. City of Acworth, GA
Autism Navigation Services:
Oak & Hive Consulting is a support & navigation service that specializes in guiding families of autistic children.
They work with families of children early in their autism journey (post-diagnosis) to make sense of options, providers, and next steps.
They maintain a network of neurodiversity-affirming providers and facilitate “matchmaking” between families and the right supports.
Contact:
Nikki Sammet, PhD, M.A.
Oak & Hive Consulting
CEO | Autism Family Navigator | Co-Founder CAE
Bridging Support | Creating Pathways | Empowering Families
call or text: (470) 485-3591