AMC, Sensory Friendly Films & Assistive Movie Going

*Sensory Friendly films provides opportunity for families to enjoy film in safe, accepting environment with with the lights up, sound down *Audience is invited to get up, dance, walk around, shout and sing *All Sensory Friendly Films take place 2nd and 4th Saturdays (family friendly, often 10AM) and Wednesdays (mature audiences, usually 7PM) *Technology includes assistive listening, audio description, closed captioning, and wheelchair spaces with companion seating *Some wheelchair spaces may be available even if the show is sold out; be sure to ask the box office

Services: Autism Therapy, Recreational Activities/Sports

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

Autism Society

*Information and referral for anyone looking for help with autism *Trained staff helps identify local and alternative resources *Website resources: federal, state and local agencies; professionals, education, medical service providers; support systems, and research facilities

Services: Autism Therapy, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Information Services

Autism Speaks

*Website offers varied information about autism and where to start seeking help *Autism Response Team helps families by phone with an autistic child or person with advice on where to start looking for trained assistance, learning the signs, knowing your child's rights, local assistance *Parent support, staying informed, transition to adulthood, adult services

Services: Autism Therapy, Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Bailey, John, DO (OS5349)

*Osteopathic Physician (OS5349) and psychiatrist in private practice that is not accessible and cannot be reached by public transportation who is currently accepting new patients *Treats adults, young adults, and geriatrics as individuals and families in person; specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, autistic disorder *Therapist is male, English speaking, Caucasian & can prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Adult Psychiatry, Autism Therapy, General Counseling Services, Medication Information/Management

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

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 Aetna and Simply Florida Healthy Kids Plans, BCBS, BEACON, Big Bend Community Based Care, BNET, Children's Medical Services (CMS) Title 19, Children's Medical Services (CMS) Title 21, Humana Medicaid, KeyPro EAP, Lighthouse Medicaid, Medicaid Fee-For-Service, Medicare, OPTUM, Private Pay, Sunshine Medicaid, United Health Care, and Wellcare / Staywell Medicaid Insurances *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

Engage Behavioral Health (Invo Center)

*Therapists and Paraprofessionals providing services for children with Autism, ages 14 and under (in some cases will see older teens) *Uses Functional Analysis assessment, ABA Therapy, Verbal Behavioral Therapy, and Workshops, to provide ADL training, Toilet Training, Feeding Therapy and to create behavioral plans to address physical aggression, self-injury, Non-compliance, self-stimulation behaviors, and tantrums *For families: parent training, behavioral babysitting, a monthly Parent's Night Out, Caregivers Lunch & Learn, Caregiver Support Groups, and Virtual Family Support *For Uninsured Patients Behavioral Therapy starts at $45/hr, Medicaid and most insurance accepted

Services: Activities of Daily Living Assessment, Autism Therapy, Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Respite Care

FSU, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

*AKA CARD *Provides persons with Autism or related disabilities, their family members and caregivers with free short-term consultations, support, training and linkage to community resources *Eligibility: under age 6 must pass checklist showing red flags of autism, over 6 to any age must have individual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic-like behavior, dual sensory impairments, and sensory impairments with other handicapping conditions *Does not provide diagnostic evaluations or therapy services, cannot duplicate services of other state and local agencies *Provides consults related to autism for professionals in the field, schools and other agencies *List of Big Bend Area support groups: https://fsucard.

Services: Autism Therapy, Specialized Information and Referral

FSU, First Words Project

*First Words Project sponsors Baby Navigator which is primarily a web based program *Relevant to children birth-24 months of age *Provides information useful to track baby's progress and learn how to encourage healthy cognitive, language, social and emotional development *Information on developmental language skills, possible early signs of autism and communication delays *To join Baby Navigator go to website and register to create an account *Account will be customized to baby’s age, with links to resources that grow as baby grows *Persons with questions or difficulty navigating website may call

Services: Autism Therapy, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Expectant/New Parent Assistance, Pediatric Developmental Assessment