# Special Needs Care Network

> Connecting families to specialized schools, therapists, and support groups for children with special needs across all 50 US states.

Special Needs Care Network (SPCN) is a free directory platform that helps parents find the right educational programs, therapy centers, and support resources for children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and developmental differences. The platform lists over 9,000 schools and nearly 1,000 ABA therapy centers nationwide.

## Key Information

- Website: https://specialneedsusa.com
- Founded: 2024
- Founder: Eric Sampson, M.Ed. (licensed teacher, principal, PK-12 special education supervisor)
- Organization: Thrive Alliance Corporation
- Coverage: All 50 US states
- Cost: Free for families
- Contact: admin@specialneedsusa.com, eric@specialneedsusa.com

## Primary Resources

- [School Directory](https://specialneedsusa.com/schools): Search 9,000+ special needs schools and centers
- [Therapy Directory](https://specialneedsusa.com/therapy): Find ABA therapy centers and providers
- [State-by-State Browse](https://specialneedsusa.com/states/): Browse resources by state
- [Blog & Guides](https://specialneedsusa.com/blog): Educational articles for families
- [Free Resources](https://specialneedsusa.com/free-resources): Tools and guides for parents
- [About Us](https://specialneedsusa.com/about): Our mission and team
- [How We Verify](https://specialneedsusa.com/how-we-verify): Our listing verification process
- [Editorial Policy](https://specialneedsusa.com/editorial-policy): Content standards and transparency
- [For Providers](https://specialneedsusa.com/for-providers): Information for schools and centers
- [Guides](https://specialneedsusa.com/guides): In-depth guides (choosing schools, therapy centers, IEPs, 504 plans)
- [ABA Therapy Cost Calculator](https://specialneedsusa.com/tools/aba-therapy-cost): Insurance and cost tools for ABA therapy

## What We Cover

### School Types
- Private special education schools
- Therapeutic schools and treatment centers
- Online and virtual schools
- Credit recovery programs
- Autism-focused schools and centers
- ADHD educational programs
- Schools for learning disabilities

### Therapy Services
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy centers
- Speech-language therapy providers
- Occupational therapy providers
- Physical therapy providers
- Behavioral therapy specialists
- Multi-disciplinary centers

Therapy listings are browseable by state and city (e.g., /therapy/florida/miami).

### Topics
- Special education rights (IDEA, IEPs, Section 504)
- School selection guidance
- State-specific resources and programs
- Parent support groups
- Therapy service selection

## Trust & Verification

Listings carry one of three trust badges:
- **Listed**: Sourced from public records; not yet confirmed by the provider
- **Verified**: Claimed and confirmed by an authorized representative
- **Premium**: Verified provider with enhanced visibility

All parent reviews are moderated. Editorial content is reviewed by professionals with special education backgrounds.

## Detailed Documentation

For comprehensive information about our platform, see: https://specialneedsusa.com/llms-full.txt