Disabilities Resources

ABA Insight
Phone: (734) 252-6522 
Fax: (844) 272-1304 
ATTN: Heather Graessle 
Center Based and In-Home for all ages. 
Jackson Avenue - Ann Arbor

ABA Pathways
Phone: (734) 709-7716 
Fax: (734) 808-0082 
ATTN: Karla Maschalko 
In-Home all ages. Center Based for age 2-6 years. 
Older aged child’s center base will vary. 
Packard & Carpenter – Ann Arbor 

Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC
Phone: (877) 621-9556 
Fax: (800) 459-4245 
ATTN: Samantha Steffen 
In -Home all ages & Center for younger ages. 
I-94 & State Street – Ann Arbor 

BlueMind Therapy
Phone: 734-882-2833 
Fax: (734)-436-8374 
Referrals to: bmt@bluemindmi.com
Medicaid only - In home & center-based 
S. Huron Pkwy & Platt-Ann Arbor 

Centria 
Phone: (248) 436 - 4578 
FAX: (248) 257-5113 
ATTN: Caleb Ashby
Please notify Caleb that the item was faxed. 
In-Home for all ages. Center Based in Brighton MI 

Creating Brighter Futures 
Phone: (734) 926-0740 
Fax: (734) 369-8851 
ATTN: Jessica Irish
Center Based for 2-18 years of age 
Varsity Drive - Ann Arbor 

Early Autism Services
Phone: (586) -291-2553 
FAX: (312) 929-0324 
intake@earlyautismservices.com  
In -home all ages 

Judson Center
Phone: (248) 837-2031 
Fax: (248) 837-2067 
ATTN: Rhia Jeffs 
In-Home and Center Based for all ages
Research Park Drive & State Street -Ann Arbor 

Illuminate ABA Therapy
Phone: (248)-846-8700 
Fax: 248-846-8703 
Referrals to intake@illumtherapy.com
In-home and limited center space 
Hewitt & Washtenaw- Ypsilanti

Ivy Rehab
Phone: (517) 507-5556 
Fax: (517) 507 – 3715 
ATTN: Megan Pawson 
Center Based 
Tecumseh & Canton MI 

Michigan Learning Community
Phone: (734) 263-9369       
ATTN: Kristine Butler  
Kiley Nahabetian
In-Home & Center for all ages. 
Medicaid only.  No dually insured cases
I-94 & South Huron Street – Ypsilanti

ROI (Residential Options Inc.)
Phone: (734) 585-5053 
Fax: (734) 585-5068  
ATTN: Allyson Krause 
In-Home all ages. Center Based limited. 
Packard & Carpenter - Ann Arbor

Strident HealthCare
Phone: (248) 550- 0333   
Fax: (248) 876-3015  
ATTN: Geralyn DeBoard 
In-Home all ages

Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) helps to pay for specialty medical bills and to coordinate services for children and adults with certain eligible medical conditions. Families of all incomes are eligible to join, even those with health insurance

Children's Special Health Care Services

Speech & Hearing Clinic

The Speech and Hearing Clinic offers a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services to children and adults of all ages. Services are offered to individuals with:

• Speech, language, fluency and voice Impairments
• Developmental language and cognitive delays
• Language and cognitive loss secondary to brain injury
• Acquired neurogenic disorders
• Desire to improve pronunciation secondary to foreign accents and dialects
• Desire to receive gender-affirming voice and communication services
• Aural habilitation and rehabilitation
• Hearing evaluations
• Hearing screenings
• Assessment of middle ear functioning
• Hearing aid evaluation and fitting

Most services are provided by graduate students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program who are completing course requirements to become fully certified Speech-Language Pathologists. These services are provided under the direct supervision of faculty and staff who hold Certificates of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. Audiological services are provided by a certified Audiologists who holds certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Our clientèle comes from Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, and surrounding communities as well as EMU students, faculty, and staff.

Intake Packets

Adult Intake Packet [PDF]
Child Intake Packet [PDF]

Hours

Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fees

There are no fees for any of our clients.

Contact Us

135 Porter Building
734-487-4410

EMU Speech and Hearing clinic website

Free eye exams for any little on 6 months to 1 year

InfantSee
Phone: (888)-396-3837

You can search for local doctors who participate in the area. Clarkson eyecare and Ann Arbor optometry both participate. This is just for the eye exam, glasses would have to be paid for. 

Infant See Flyer

The CVI Book Nook

The books on the CVI Book Nook site were initially created for students at Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) who have visual impairments or who have CVI. Each book is the result of idea sharing and collaborative brainstorming among expert teachers for the visually impaired and material specialists. I am particularly grateful to WISD TCVI Jessicia Klenk for her constant inspiration. So many of these books began with an email from Jessicia stating, "I have an idea."  I also want to thank WISD material specialists Becky Starick and Janet Hassa for their constant positivity, and for making these books come alive in print formats.  

Metro EHS Pediatric Therapy provides collaborative and compassionate care for each child in neighborhood therapy centers throughout southeastern Michigan. We are dedicated to revealing the SUPER in every child!

(313) 278-4601
info@MetroEHS.com
www.MetroEHS.com

Main office - 44670 Ann Arbor Road, Suite 130, Plymouth, MI 48170

Core Values

Early Intervention

MetroEHS prioritizes early intervention in pediatric therapy as it s critical to leverage the brain's neuroplasticity in early childhood, enabling more effective development of essential skills such as speech, motor function, and social interaction.  Timely support can significantly mitigate developmental delays an improve long-term outcomes, enhancing the child's ability to achieve their full potential.

Play Based Intervention

Utilizing a naturalistic play approach helps children process complex feelings, express their thoughts, develop problem-solving skills, and improve social and emotional well-being.  Through guided activities like role-playing, storytelling, or using toys, we create a safe and supportive environment that encourages self-expression and builds trust, enabling children to work through challenges at their own pace.

Intensive Intervention

Pediatric Intensive Therapy is vital as it provides focused and consistent support tailored to the child's specific needs, often occurring five times a week. This approach accelerates progress in critical developmental areas, helping children overcome significant challenges more effectively. It fosters skill acquisition and behavioral improvements, enabling better integration into daily life and maximizing a child's long-term potential.

Discharge Planning

Discharge planning conversations occur at the outset of therapy to develop a road map assuring a successful, quick graduation from therapy. Collaborating with families is paramount for discharge planning as it identifies ongoing needs, sets realistic goals, and connects families to community resources if warranted. This process helps support the child's long-term development, reduces the risk of setbacks, and empowers families to confidently move on to the next stage in your child's life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pediatric Therapy Service Delivery Models

Medical Model

• Child-centered services
• Therapy focuses on alleviating or “fixing” deficits identified on standardized testing
• Direct therapy is provided to the child
• Therapy sessions are provided one-on-one (therapist and child)
• Therapy toys and materials are provided by the therapist
• Therapy is provided in an outpatient clinic or hospital setting
• Services are provided from birth to age 18
• Services are provided year-round (based on the number of visits authorized by the third-party payor)
• Therapy services are paid on a fee-for-service basis (covered by the family, private health insurance, or government assistance program such as Medicaid)
• Frequency and duration of therapy are ultimately decided by the third-party payor (based on specific criteria that are deemed "medically necessary")
• Therapy goals and progress are documented on the plan of care
• The medical team includes the therapist and the doctor who prescribed the therapy, along with the third-party payor representative who either approves or denies services
• Goals are updated as needed based on third party payor requirements
• Therapy goals must be considered medically necessary
• Medical therapy services are authorized by the third-party payor (may require a doctor’s order)

Educational Model

• Child-centered services
• Therapy focuses on improving the student's ability to succeed in the school environment
• Direct therapy is provided to the child
• Therapy sessions are provided one-on-one (therapist and child) or in a small group setting with other students
• Therapy toys and materials are provided by the therapist
• Therapy is provided in the school setting
• Services are provided from age 3 to 21
• Services are provided during the school year (some students may qualify for extended school year services over the summer)
• Therapy services are provided at no cost to the family (some school districts do bill Medicaid for therapy services)
• Frequency and duration of therapy are based on the student's educational needs as determined by the IEP team
• Therapy goals and progress are documented on the IEP (Individualized Education Plan/Program)
• The educational/IEP team includes parents, educators, therapists, and the special education coordinator
• IEP goals are reviewed and updated every 12 months
• Therapy goals must be educationally relevant
• Special education services are authorized by law (Part B of IDEA)

Early Intervention (EI) Model

• Family-centered services
• Services focus on improving the child’s learning and development during naturally occurring routines and activities
• The therapist enhances the child's learning and development by coaching the caregiver on ways to embed intervention into the family's day
• Services are provided to the caregiver in the presence of the child, siblings, and other family members; these regularly scheduled sessions are referred to as "home visits" or “EI sessions” instead of "therapy sessions"
• Any toys and materials used should be part of the child’s natural environment
• Services are provided in the child's natural environment (home or community setting)
• Services are provided from birth to age 3
• Services are provided year-round as long as the child is age-eligible (some states may require reevaluations to maintain eligibility)
• Evaluations are provided at no cost to the family; depending on each state's policies, families may be charged a "sliding-scale" monthly fee for services, based on income; some states bill public or private health insurance (with the family's consent)
• Frequency and duration of EI sessions are determined by the IFSP team, based on the needs and priorities of the family
• Outcomes and progress are documented on the IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan)
• The Early Intervention/IFSP team includes the family, the service coordinator, and the service providers
• IFSP outcomes are reviewed and updated every 6 months
• IFSP outcomes must be based on the family's needs and priorities
• Early Intervention services are authorized by law (Part C of IDEA)

Information from Coaching the Caregiver in Early Intervention^© by Cari Ebert, MS, CCC-SLP

Sibshops is a program is for the non-disabled siblings. Sibshops are fun and engaging events where kids ages 7-12 will meet other sibs who have a sibling living with disabilities and/or chronic health condition(s). Families and interested people can email the program facilitators through the website.

Sibshops

Book with Ronnie

Services are provided indoor and outdoors based on weather or preference.

Stylist brings all salon products and tools to you.

Please have a cleared area where you like your service performed to allow space and avoid tripping or injury's.

Hours

• Mon and Tues Closed
• Wed 3pm-7pm
• Thurs 3pm-7pm
• Fri 10am-7pm
• Sat 8am-7pm

Specialties

Sensory Friendly (Experienced in ABA therapy)

Contact
(734) 334-0045

Email

We can help you find your voice.

We offer specialized testing and evaluation, programs for children’s language and literacy development, aphasia recovery, academic success, and individual therapy for people of any age facing language and literacy challenges.

For more information, please contact by email or call (734) 764-8440

Center for Language and Literacy Website

Assistive Technology

Washtenaw ISD offers comprehensive assistive technology (AT) services and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)education, services, and tools to students, parents, local districts, staff, and community agencies to ensure that every Washtenaw county student has equitable access to their classroom and curriculum.

Transition Services

The ultimate goal of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD), Special Education Department is the successful transition of all students from school to post-school activities - whether postsecondary education, vocational training, integrated employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living or community participation.  

Transition planning is the foundation for IEP planning process. The purpose of this document is to assist all stakeholders (students, teachers, families, and other school personnel) in developing and implementing the Transition IEP and transition planning throughout the secondary years.  

WISD Visual Impairment

Our team of dedicated Teacher Consultants, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, VI Expert Substitute and Braille Technicians provide special education-related vision services and supports to students, staff, and families in our county's local schools and young adult programs in Washtenaw County, MI.