• Del Camino Barber Shop (310) 973-9411; 15309 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena, CA.  Hours 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  “Bob the barber is very patient and kind.  Better to call ahead.”  (Parent referral)

• Headfirst. (310) 376-8911;  “Bob has experience with autistic kids; very reasonable.” (Parent referral)

Dental Services
 

• David Taylor, Dentist.  (310) 377-4551.  “Does well with special needs.”  (Parent referral)

• The Dental Clinic at Rancho Los Amigos Center. This clinic in Downey provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities.  Patients must be fully covered by insurance.  Information may be obtained by calling Harbor Regional Center (310) 540-1711. (Information from Harbor Regional Center, Torrance)

• Kenneth Greenstadt, DDS.  3565 Torrance Blvd., (310) 792-6262.  “He does well with special needs kids”.  (Parent referral)

• Moreno Valley Children’s Dentistry.  Pediatric Dentistry, 24104 Sunnymead Blvd., Suite C, Moreno Valley, CA 92553, (909) 247-5538. (Information from Inland Empire Chapter, ASA)

Insurance Services
 

• Philmar Associated Insurance Agency, Inc.  Life insurance for people with special needs, (714) 457-1990. (Information from Inland Empire Chapter, ASA)

Legal Services
 

• Donald A. Hunsberger, Atty. Orange,  (714) 663-8000; Special needs trusts for families of autistic individuals.  (Information from Inland Empire Chapter, ASA)

• Elissa Henkin, Legal Advocate.  (818) 718-2216. (Parent referral)

• Nadine Vogel, Special needs trusts & wills.  (Parent referral)

• Ronald W. Jarrett, Atty.  West Covina, (909) 946-8280; Estate planning for persons with disabilities.  (Information from Inland Empire Chapter, ASA)

• Watchorn and Dale, Attys & Counselors at Law, Alameda, (510) 769-1326; Special needs trusts for persons with disabilities.  (Information from Inland Empire Chapter, ASA)

Medical Services
 

• Bruce Gale, Ph.D, Clinical Psychologist.  116 North Robertson Blvd., Suite 905, Los Angeles, CA 90048-3108; (310) 652-4252  (Parent referral) Web Site: http://www.bgaleconsulting.com

• Dr. James Hawley, Optometrist. “Knowledgeable about the child’s development of vision.  Helps parents understand which visual tasks kids are having trouble with.” 827 Deep Valley Drive, #311, Rolling Hills Est. (310) 541-3411.  (Parent referral)

• Dr. Alan Kwasman. Riverside, (909) 686-8223; specialty in ADD.  (Information from Inland Empire Chapter, ASA)

• Richard Miyamoto, O.D. Optometrist. “On Western opposite South Bay Toyota in Gardena. He has experience with autistic kids and he’s very nice.” (Parent referral)

• Nguyen Nguyen, M.D. FAAP, Pediatrician. “He has an interest in developmental disabilities.”  The Medical Institute of Little Company of Mary, (310) 540-1334.  (Parent referral)

• Torrance Loves Children: Sick Child Care Program

• Torrance Memorial Medical Center.  Open 24 hours, seven days a week.  For information, call (310) 517-4642.  (Flyer)

Special Photographs of Special People
 

• Professional photography specializing in portraits of children with special needs.  Photos are taken in the home or elsewhere.  For information contact Rena Small (310) 548-1093.  (Flyer)

Therapy
 

• Ayres Clinic, Occupational Therapy Services.  1514 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance, CA; (310) 320-2335. (Parent referral)

• Behavior Change Associates (Discrete training). (310) 577-9852, in West L.A.  (Parent Referral)

• The Chapman Family Center, Santa Monica.  “Lynn O’Yama, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, is magical and the work shows benefits quickly.  Tactile and relaxation improvements.”  (Parent referral)

• Lifespan Therapy Services. Social Skills Training: Carol Dygean (310) 791-0773.  (Parent referral)

• Pediatric Therapy Network.  1815 West 213th St., Torrance, CA 90501, (310) 328-0276.  “Has occupational therapy, speech, ‘camp escapades’ in summer, leaps/bound center-based preschool program”.  (Parent referral)

• Speech Pathologists: Marianne O’Brien Gordon (310) 791-0773, Hawthorne at Rolling Hills Rd.;  Lynne Alba, Torrance, speech therapy. (Parent referral)