Resources

Advocates for Special Kids (ASK)

Is a group of advocate-parent volunteers, that assist other parents understand special education: http://www.AdvocatesForSpecialKids.org

Autism Society of America (ASA)

Is an organization that improves the lives of all affected by autism by increasing public awareness about issues faced by people with autism, advocating for appropriate services, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy: http://www.autism-society.org

Autism Speaks

Funds autism research dedicated to discovering the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism: http://www.autismspeaks.org

California Department of Education

Provides resources for individuals with disabilities to to lead and support the continuous improvement of student achievement: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Is an organization committed to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. This organization also advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, advocates for individuals with exceptionalities, and assists professionals in obtaining conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice: http://www.cec.sped.org

Directory of Regional Centers

California's has 21 regional centers with more than 40 offices located throughout the state that serve individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. http://www.dds.ca.gov/RC/RCList.cfm

Fiesta Educativa

provides information and assists Latino families in obtaining services for their children with special needs. Fiesta Educativa partners with families, professionals, consumers, friends, and agencies: http://www.fiestaeducativa.org

UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)

Develops an improved understanding of the biological basis and neurobehavioral mechanisms of autism: http://www.autism.ucla.edu

PEERS - Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior

The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is world-renowned for providing evidence-based social skills treatment to preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional problems.https://www.semel.ucla.edu/peers

LA COMADRE

We are Moms, Tias, Ninas, and Play-Tias across the country who love the children in our lives and want to help every child succeed in school. Figuring out the right school and education for our kids is hard. Let’s help each other. https://lacomadre.org