Virginia Beach: Special Needs

​Aid Another provides inclusion programs that exclusively considers special needs families. Aid Another provides inclusive educational, cultural and recreational programs that are designed to improve quality of life, reduce isolation and enhance social settings. Aid Another is committed to building a network of support, advocacy and inclusion within our community that exclusively focuses on solving the challenges of special needs families.
- Bringing the joy and benefits of dance and music to students with disabilities. The special needs dance program and special needs music class are designed for individuals with mental, physical and/or developmental impairments.
- A special needs T-ball league, the Champions. This division provides the opportunity for children with special needs to pursue their dreams of participating in team sports.
- Aid Another provides various educational opportunities and support services for the community and special needs families to be educated regarding various social, legal and supportive issues.
- Partnerships with various photographers who have made the necessary accommodations to allow families to schedule a photo session that fosters to the needs of the family.
- Facilitation of a vocational and lifestyle development program that focuses on solving challenges by implementing accommodations that encourage special needs individuals to engage in everyday work activities, improve quality of life by providing gainful employment and training, reduce isolation by encouraging social interaction with fellow employees and enhance social settings by offering a safe and supportive work environment.
- Inclusive activities, camp experience, and special events in support of Aid Another programming

AMC locations in Hampton and Virginia Beach offer monthly screenings of popular movies with modifications for a sensory-sensitive audience. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!

Ages 4-16. Tee ball, softball, baseball and Challenger divisions are offered in both the spring and the fall.

Arts Inclusion Company is a company where people of All Abilities are welcomed to participate in all aspects of theatrical arts.

Providing 1-on-1 Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy & a clinic based Social Skills Group to young children on the Autism Spectrum in Hampton Roads.

Resources, support and programs for families living with autism.

The Autism Society Tidewater Virginia is dedicated to creating connections, and empowering everyone through knowledge, advocacy, and supports to live fully.

Classes for youth and adults including performing arts (dance and acting), Fashion, Tech, GEN Now (life skills) and more. Dance classes for students with special needs are available.

Providing specialized dentistry for infants, children, teens and those with special needs in a "child-friendly" environment.

Private K-12 school specializing in educating children with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia other learning differences. Summer Camps available.

CfBT provides in home ABA therapy tailored to the exceptionalities of your child, in addition to parent training offered with or without ABA services.

Pediatric dentistry and orthodontic services, including children with special needs.

Pediatric dentistry and orthodontic services, including children with special needs.

Pediatric dentistry and orthodontic services, including children with special needs.

Movie theater and restaurant. Birthday parties available. Sensory Friendly Screenings.

Dental prevention and education for children from infancy to adolescence, including those with special healthcare needs.

Therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals who have mental, physical, emotional, social or learning disabling conditions.

Summer programs are available for both the therapeutic riding participants and an inclusion camp open to the public. Campers must be able to follow verbal directions, have an interest in learning about horses and horse care, and be toilet trained. Each day campers will receive both mounted riding and ground lessons in order to learn proper horsemanship while having tons of fun! The camp will help to build positive relationships with fellow campers, equines, staff, and counselors.

Horseback riding lessons and home to Untamed Spirit Therapeutic and Educational Program - a nonprofit therapeutic riding program.

Green Run Youth Little League including Challenger division.

100% ADA Accessible Playground on the oceanfront. Beach wheelchairs are available for use at no cost (call to reserve).

Military families and DOD. Youth coed sports aged 5-16. Soccer, baseball/tee ball, basketball, cheerleading. Swimming Lessons. Pool and Water Park. Special events. Birthday Parties available. Contact information for School Liaison.

Swim lessons, paddle board, surfing and aquatic safety skills for children and adults with special needs.

Tutoring and educational services in Math, Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, History, Homework Help, Special Needs, Homeschool Assistance, Standardized Testing and Early Childhood. Services at Keystone location or your location.

Pediatric dental care for infants, children, teens, special needs children & adults.

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is the oldest, locally owned and operated Tutoring provider in the Tidewater area. They also provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or those with behavioral difficulties. The LRC provides assessment and advocacy services, and provides homeschool support.

Brain training & cognitive skills testing for children and adults.

Currently offering yoga classes for children ages 2-17 of all ability levels, and Baby & Me Yoga classes.

Hair stylist specializing in hair color and children with special needs.

Making Waves Speech Therapy provides in-home speech-language services in your home! Serving children of all ages in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach areas. Making Waves Speech Therapy specializes in articulation & phonological disorders, expressive-receptive language disorders, augmentative & alternative communication (AAC), neurodiversity-affirming therapy, and dual language learners.

Public park with "Kid's Cove" ADA compliant playground, running trail, lakes, picnic areas, and skate park.

Offering Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Dance for special needs children, Pilates, and Yoga! Summer Camp programs available.

Polkadot Play is a sensory gym and learning center in Virginia Beach, Virginia serving all of Hampton Roads. Polkadot Play is proud to be a Neurodiversity positive space where everyone is safe to be who they are. Birthday parties and Parents Night Out are available.

Weekly Circle of Support Program for parents of children with special needs.

Provision Family Education Services provides academic support and enrichment to non-traditional families such as working homeschoolers, co-parents, and families with special needs.

The Rivermont School Tidewater provides a therapeutic educational program for students, ages 5-22, with special needs, including autism, who have difficulty learning in a traditional school setting.

The Sandler Center Foundation provides provides community and education programs including educational matinee performances, free performances for military families, free sensory-friendly performances for individuals and families with special needs.

Social Skills Groups and Programs for Kids, Adolescents, and Teens. Locations in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.

Spectrum Parents Events is a nonprofit support group for autism families. We do everyday normal activities to over the top epic events, as well as share local resources, workshops, scholarships, support, retreats, free & affordable activities for everyone in the family.

In-home and in-school speech therapy services! Over 10 years of experience.

Surfers Healing hosts regular day camps at the beach where autistic children and their families can be exposed to a completely new experience of surfing.

Team Hoyt is the inspirational story of a father, Dick Hoyt, and his son, Rick Hoyt, who compete together in marathons and triathlons across the country. Team Hoyt strives to help those who are physically disabled become active members of the community.

-The Language Literacy Doctor is a private practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of children with speech, language, reading and other language based learning disabilities.
-Comprehensive evaluations and therapy in the areas of speech, language, dyslexia, spelling, and writing skills.
-Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
-Individual and group therapy sessions
-Orton-Gillingham and Reading with TLC approaches used for reading/dyslexia

Classes ages 0 - 12: Dance, Gymnastics, Sports, Martial Arts, Mommy & Me. Camps & Parties available.

Services offered include tutoring in all subjects, tutoring at the elementary, middle, high school, & college levels.
Academic coaching, ACT/SAT prep,
Educational therapy for learning disabilities & ADD/ADHD.
Complete and partial Psycho-Educational Evaluations and Full written reports
Parent and teacher conferences
Advocacy. Seminars & workshops for PTAs & other groups.
Study skills workshops and surf camps.

Classes, sports and activities for all ages. Many free special events open to the community. Summer Camps and Birthday parties available.

Music and Art Classes, ages infant to adult. Preschool classes ages 2.5-5yrs old.

Private instrumental instruction ages 4 - adult on piano, violin, voice, cello, voice, flute, clarinet, & saxophone.

Preschool & elementary arts-focused theme summer camps. Homeschool Unlimited Programs for grades 1-6.

Homeschool programs: Biology, Anatomy, Theater, Drama, German, French, Spanish, Art, Piano, Music, Violin, Handwriting classes for homeschoolers

After school programs, summer day camps, dance classes, fitness programs, aquatic programs and social/leisure programs, for children, teens and adults with disabilities such as Autism, ADD/ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning disabilities, moderate behavioral/emotional disorders, mild to profound intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, visual, hearing and/or physical impairments.

Providing preventative & comprehensive dental care for children from infancy to adolescence, including children with special healthcare needs.

An all inclusive day camp experience for adults and children with differing abilities, wounded veterans and gold star families.

Multiple programs for Hampton Roads families including fitness and athletic programs for kids and families, toddler programs, swim lessons, arts and theater programs, preschool programs, before/after school child care, summer and out of school camps, teen leadership programs and more.

Young Life Capernaum in the Hampton Road's vision is to build friendships with kids with disabilities and their families and introduce them to the incredible person of Jesus.

Counseling services for individuals and families. Facilitator of Social Skills 101 - a 6-session program from Mylemarks designed to teach kids all about social skills.