Resources & Referrals
Resources
Neurodevelopmental & Learning Differences
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2e Classroom Success Guide
Young Scholars Academy: Virtual interest-based social groups & skill building
National Association for Gifted Children
Gifted Information Packet
MN Council for the Gifted & Talented
2e Resources & Free Weekly Email
Essay: Emotional Intensity in Gifted Children
Understanding Emotional Complexity of the Gifted
Overexcitabilities & How to Support
Bright & Quirky: Twice Exceptional Info & Resources
The Gifted Learning Lab: Info & Resources
Profoundly Gifted: Davidson Academy
Book on Giftedness for ages 5-9
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Mental Health & Emotional Well-being
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National Helpline
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Supports, Interventions & Learning Tools
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Explaining Brains - Apps for Neurodivergent learners (the website is broadly an excellent source for kids and parents alike when learning about brains)
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Accommodations ADHD/Autism
IEP Goal Setting Guide & Workbook
FAQ re: Autism IEPs
IEP Advocacy Tips
Physical, Sensory & Movement
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Podcast on ARFID as neurodivergence
Let’s Eat - Be Real USA - middle and high school nutrition curriculum
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Tourette Association of America
CDC Guide to Tourette Syndrome
Parent Guide to Tics and Tourette Syndrome
Tics & Tourette Syndrome Review Article
Community & General Resources
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South Asian/Mental Health
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Referrals
Assessments & Evaluations
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Laura Pardo - email: pardocinco@comcast.net - Linkedin Profile
Zach Morris - educational consultant specializing in PDA
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Therapy & Clinical Services
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Anxiety Treatment Resources - Bloomington
Care Counseling - Multiple Locations
Rum River Counseling - Multiple Locations
Amy Finn, MSW, LMFT - Osseo
Oak Hill Psychology Center - St. Louis Park
Ellie Mental Health - Multiple Locations
Sam Wellman, MA, LPCC - Maple Grove
Anna Johnson Counseling - teens and adults, with a specialty in teen boys
MJ Pearson, MSE, LICSW, at Lakes Counseling (Minnetonka) - kids 2-12 for play therapy and parent-focused work
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Danika Maddocks, PhD, LP Virtual 8-week parent group
Jessica Metzger, LMFT - St. Louis Park
Kaitlin Lytle, LMFT - Minneapolis
Gifted Coaching NW (Parent coaching, not licensed therapy; virtual)
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Dr. Sarah Robinson - Burnsville
Connections Counseling & Wellness - Shelly Harvey
Gifted Coaching NW (parent coaching, not licensed therapy; virtual)
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Cedar Hill Therapy: Sexual & gender diversity
Flourish Therapy - Treatment for Tics/Tourettes
Dr. Todd Melhoff - Treatment for Tics/Tourettes
OCD & Anxiety Center of MN (for OCD, anxiety, and PANS/PANDAS)
Dr. Sandra Ahumada - OCD/Anxiety, St. Paul
Cunningham Behavioral Health - OCD & Eating disorders
Casi Leighton, LMFT - OCD, BFRBs, Social anxiety
Bednar - Teens & Anxiety/ADHD, Excelsior
Promethean Psychology - Diabetes & Sleep Issues
Parent-Child Bond - ADHD, Birth trauma
Dani Banal, MSW, LGSW at Novo Behavioral Health for PANS/PANDAS, OCD, anxiety, and/or ADHD
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Associated Speech & Language Specialists - Multiple Locations
Capacity Speech Therapy - In-home, Western suburbs, 4 & under
Children's Theraplay - Plymouth & Maplewood
Family Achievement Center - Woodbury & Bloomington
Kidspeak Speech & OT (In-home services)
Minnetonka Pediatric Therapy Center - Plymouth
North Star Speech Therapy (New Hope & In-home)
Olea Pediatric Therapy - New Hope
Our Village Pediatric Speech Therapy - In-home
Pediatric Play House OT (New Hope, Eagan, & In-home)
Rosenberg Center: Speech & Language - Roseville
Seedlings (Speech-Language therapy, in-home & virtual) - Mpls & surrounding areas
Sora Pediatric Therapy - Multiple Locations
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Learning & Development Supports
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Request a list of qualified tutors (International Dyslexia Association-Upper Midwest Branch)
Info on tutoring and links to referrals (Decoding Dyslexia MN)
Our Village Pediatric Speech - In-home Orton-Gillingham tutoring
Jenna Bergland - 952-905-0507 (Orton-Gillingham trained, experience with twice-exceptionality)
Laura Keith - email: laurakeith42@gmail.com, phone: 612-518-1817 (Orton-Gillingham Certified Teacher based in Wayzata)
Nicole Chaffee - email: chaffeetutoring@gmail.com (Orton-Gillingham Certified Teacher based in Plymouth)
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Arete Academy (2e Middle/High School, Minnetonka)
Brightmont Academy (Plymouth & Mendota Heights, Grades 1-12)
Cloud Campus (Grades 2-12, 2e, Virtual)
Franklin Academy (K-12, Autism, Golden Valley)
Fusion Academy (Grades 5-12, Edina and virtual)
Lionsgate Academy (Grades 7-12+, Autism, multi locations)
Metro Open School (Grades K-12, St. Louis Park)
Spero Academy (K-6, Diverse disabilities, Mpls/Brooklyn Park)
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Minnesota Counsel for the Gifted & Talented (MCGT) - resources for non-standard educational options
MN Department of Education - for homeschooling options
Davidson Academy - online enrichment, including ‘à la carte’ online courses
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Parent, Family & Community Support
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Curious Cardinals - matches kids aged 8-18 with inspiring university mentors to receive academic or passion-project mentorship
Advocacy & Specialized Resources
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