Autism Research Institute

*Conducts research and disseminates the results on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood *Provides research based information to parents, caretakers and professionals through the agency's web site which also offers screening tools such as a diagnostic check-list and an Autism Treatment Evaluation checklist (ATEC) *Awards grants and funds research studies, interested parties can learn more about taking part in the studies on the website

Services: Autism Therapy, Clinical Trials, Pediatric Developmental Assessment

Baptiste, Kalisha, LMHC (MH10163)

*Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH10163) in group practice who is currently accepting new patients in a practice that is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees are $100 for a one-hour session; State of Florida Employees qualify for 6 free EAP sessions; Autism Diagnosis, Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers & Young Children (STAT™): $425.

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Anger Management, Autism Therapy, Conjoint Counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Group Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Telemedicine

Canto, Angela, PhD (PY10048)

*Licensed Psychologist (PY10048) in group practice who is currently accepting new patients in a location which accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $165 an hour, does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; does not accept insurance; 2 appts weekly available for sliding scale; free 20 minute initial consultation *Treats adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults as individuals, couples, and groups in person and by video (telemedicine); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, evaluations, parenting, marriage/relationships, and PTSD *Therapist is female, English speaking, Caucasian & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Conjoint Counseling, General Counseling Services, Marriage Counseling, Parent Counseling, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Telemedicine

Children's Home Society, Big Bend - Panama City Area

*Early Steps Program to enhance children's development for children 0-3 with developmental delays, communication delays, autism, cerebral Palsy, hearing impairments, or down syndrome using physical, speech, and occupational therapy, early intervention, special equipment, annual assessments and local referrals as needed

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Pediatric Developmental Assessment

Children's Home Society, Big Bend - Tallahassee Area

*Early Steps Program to enhance children's development for children 0-3 with developmental delays, communication delays, autism, cerebral Palsy, hearing impairments, or down syndrome using physical, speech, and occupational therapy, early intervention, special equipment, annual assessments and local referrals as needed

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Pediatric Developmental Assessment

Children's Home Society, NCD Early Steps

*Multidisciplinary screening and evaluation for children ages birth-3 who have or are suspected of having developmental delays or disabilities *Referred to internal and contracted providers for direct intervention services and treatment

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Pediatric Developmental Assessment

Children's Medical Services

*Comprehensive healthcare services, statewide through local area offices or providers, for eligible children with special health care needs ages birth-21yrs *Teams of specially-trained health care professionals work with children and families to deliver primary and specialty care services *Special needs identified as children under 21 with serious or chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional conditions requiring extensive preventive and maintenance care beyond that required by typically healthy children

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Pediatric Developmental Assessment

Children's Medical Services Managed Care Plan

*Children's Medical Services is a type of health insurance operated by Sunshine Health which falls under the umbrellla of Florida Kidcare, for children who are under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid and have special healthcare needs that require extensive preventive and ongoing care *Covering evaluations, assessments, pediatrics, medications, care coordination, and specialty programs including immune compromised children *To qualify a child must meet Medicaid and Florida Healthy Kids financial requirements, must be the age of 21 or younger, and must meet Children's Medical Services clinical screening requirements or have a physician attest to child's qualifying medical conditions; call the toll free clinical eligibilty hotline for screening

Services: Case/Care Management, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Health Insurance/Dental Coverage, Medicaid, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Pediatrics, Prescription Expense Assistance

Community Wellness Counseling & Support Services, Bristol

*CARF accredited group outpatient practice currently accepting new patients, all mental health professionals are English speaking only *Treats children through adults in person and by video (telemental health); depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and trauma in individual, family, couples and group settings *Public School and Early Learning programs including observation, preventative care, advocacy, and care coordination for individual students; consultation, observation and crisis planning and intervention for teachers and administrators; education for parents, teachers, and staff *Provides pre-surgical bariatric psychological evaluations as mandated by insurance companies for approved for weight loss surgery *Practice can offer psychiatric supervised medication prescription and managment *Fees $125 an hour, does not offer a sliding scale for self-pay; accepts Access Behavioral Health, Aetna and Simply Florida Healthy Kids Plans, AETNA, AMBETTER, BCBS, BEACON, Children's Medical Services (CMS) Title 19, Children's Medical Services (CMS) Title 21, Cigna, Humana Medicaid, Medicaid Florida, Medicare, Molina Healthcare, OPTUM, Private Pay, SIMPLY, Sunshine Medicaid, Tricare East Region, United Health Care, UMR, and Wellcare *All programs, services, and administration are located in the Bristol office; Tallahassee office (2940 E Park Ave Tallahassee, FL 32301) is for therapy sessions only

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Autism Therapy, Eating Disorders Treatment, Medicaid, Medication Information/Management, Mental Health Evaluation, Parent Counseling, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Psychiatric Medication Services, Telemental Health

Early Learning Coalition of NW Florida

*Information and referral for child care, after school programs, developmental assessments, early intervention for children with special needs, school readiness programs, and Voluntary Pre-K *Toll-free number and two regional offices serve seven county area *Parents can register for VPK and Child Care Assistance at www.

Services: Child Care Centers, Child Care Expense Assistance, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Extended Child Care, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Preschools