Regional Resources  Database Index Georgia-Database
Listed below are a collection of resources that our customers found helpful. Speechville does not endorse these resources or professionals.
Universities in Georgia have speech-language departments and whether they offer speech therapy through an affiliated clinic.
Georgia Speech-Language Hearing Association
Georgia Department of Education
Georgia Insurance and Safety Commissioner
Georgia Department of Health: Medicaid
Yellow Pages for Kids
Columbus, GA (Fort Benning, GA)
Early Intervention:
Babies Can't Wait
705 17th Street, Suite 208 • Columbus • Phone: 706-327-0189
Fort Benning Educational & Developmental Intervention Services
Cindy Falk, program manager
Fort Benning • Phone: 706-545-3835
Support Groups:
Muscogee County Autism Support Group (MCASG)
Autism Support Group
Lisa Jenkins, president
P.O. Box 6028 • Columbus • Phone: 706-329-7708
Diagnostic Evaluations, Autism:
Autism Hope Center
706-604-NEED
Caroline Gomez, Ph.D., executive director
P.O. Box 6028 • Columbus • Phone: 706-604-NEED
Note: Provides autism diagnostics, consultation and training
Developmental Pediatrician:
Sumter Pediatrics • Antonio Remollino, M.D.
103 GA Highway 27 E • Americus • Phone: 229-924-8082
Note: All major insurance plans accepted, including TRICARE
Pediatric Psychiatric Unit:
Marcus Institute
Columbus Outreach Clinic
Roy Sanders, M.D.
Columbus • Phone: 404-419-5350
Educational Services:
Muscogee County School District
STEPS program
Karen Wilson, lead teacher
151 30th Avenue • Columbus • Phone: 706-683-8863
Woodall Program
LaNora Emziah, director
4312 Harrison Avenue • Columbus • Phone: 706-748-3167
Note: Any student from birth through age 21 with suspected severe
emotional or behavioral disorders may be referred to the program. Parental
consent for placement is required.
Autism Hope Center
Caroline Gomez, Ph.D., executive director
P.O. Box 6028 • Columbus • Phone: 706-604-NEED
Note: Grant-funded, model preschool program. Children
from within Muscogee County and outside are accepted.
Easter Seals West Georgia
2515 Double Churches Road • Columbus • Phone: 706-660-1144
Note: Day program for children, adolescents and adults with autism or
other disabilities.
Bridges Learning Center
Lauren William, office manager
1327 Warren Williams Road • Columbus • Phone: 706-317-2903
Note: Private day school and summer program. Autism diagnosis is required
for admission. Serves children up to age 17.
Little Tree Learning Center
Kim H. Smith, M.S., BCBA, director
421 Opelika Road • Auburn • Phone: 334-826-1847
Note: Private, grant-funded preschool program for children with autism.
Children from within Lee County and without are accepted.
May Institute, Positive Behavioral Support Program
Effective behavioral interventions can be catalysts for positive change in the classroom. Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a proven, systems-focused approach
ABA Providers/Behavioral Specialists:
Southeast Regional Autism Center
Gwen Martin, Ph.D, clinical director
705 17th Street, Suite 401 • Columbus • Phone: 706-571-7771
Note: Accepts TRICARE. Also provides screenings for families who are
concerned
about their child's developmental delays.
Occupational & Physical Therapy:
Pediatric Rehab
705 17th Street, Suite 407 • Columbus • Phone: 706-321-0930
Note: Occupational therapists have training in Sensory Integration
techniques.
Easter Seals West Georgia
2515 Double Churches Road • Columbus • Phone: 706-660-1144
Note: Occupational therapists have training in Sensory Integration
techniques.
Speech Languae Therapy:
Columbus Speech & Hearing Center
705 17th Street, Suite 200 • Columbus • Phone: 706-324-6112
Easter Seals West Georgia
2515 Double Churches Road • Columbus • Phone: 706-660-1144
Note: Services include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech
Therapy.
Equine Sessions/Hippotherapy:
Good Shepherd Therapeutic Center
(NARHA Premier Accredited Center)
405 Bar Rest Ranch Road • Warm Springs • Phone: 706-655-2354
Note: Hippotherapy is conducted by a licensed physical or occupational
therapist. A doctor's prescription is required.
Little Creek Farm
8051 McKee Road • Upatoi • Phone: 706-568-0390
Cost: $25 per session.
Storybook Farm
Hope on Horseback program
300 Cusseta Road • Opelika • Phone: 334-444-5966
Cost: Free
Aquatic Therapy:
Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehab
Outpatient Services
P.O. Box 1000 • Warms Springs • Phone: 706-655-5738
Note: Aquatic therapy is conducted by a licensed physical or occupational
therapist. A doctor's prescription is required.
Individual & Family Counseling:
Pastoral Institute
2022 Fifteenth Avenue • Columbus • Phone: 706-649-6500
Summer Programs:
Auburn University Autism Center
RSED Summer Clinic
Dr. Robert Simpson
1228 Haley Center • Auburn • Phone: 334-844-2027
Dates: June 2 - June 27, 2008 in Auburn;
8:00 - 11:00 Monday - Friday
Cost: $300
Easter Seals West Georgia
2515 Double Churches Road • Columbus • Phone: 706-660-1144
Bridges Learning Center
Lauren William, office manager
1327 Warren Williams Road • Columbus • Phone: 706-317-2903
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