Autism Support Groups
We strive to maintain an extensive list of persons, agencies, and organizations who help support individuals, families, and professionals who work or live with autism spectrum disorder.
There are several government agencies and nonprofits that provide information on autism support groups. Some of these organizations host support groups, and some can connect you to the right type of group for your needs. We do not guarantee the quality of the services provided by any individual or organization listed below. Click your state for quick access.
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California
Los Angeles Asperger Parents’ Support Group
For parents, relatives, teachers, & professionals
Fran Goldfarb, Jim Devine
Los Angeles, CA
310 636-0101
323 361-3831 (office #)
http:// https://laasperger.wordpress.com/. laasperger@gmail.com
Team Advocates for Special Kids (TASK)
100 West Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
714-533-TASK (8275)
Foundations Therapy Service
Occupational Therapist
Julie Zito, OTR/L
925-628-3634
H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection
Serving Special Families
200 S. Montclair St., Suite A
Bakersfield, CA 93309
661.328.9055 x282
Kern Autism Network - Autism Society of America
ASA Chapters, information and support
15401 Lake Berryessa Court
Bakersfield, CA 93308
661-588-4235
Unique Perspectives
Support group for high school age teens with AS
Laren Presley
661-587-5721
College Internship Program Berkeley Center
Individualized, post-secondary academic, internship & independent living experiences
Caroline Wheeler, National Admissions Dir.
2020 Kittredge St., Suites B&D
Berkeley, CA 94704
812-323-0600
1-877-566-1347 (KNOW CIP)
http://www.CollegeInternshipProgram.com admissions@berkshirecenter.org
DRE
Disability Rights
2212 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-644-2555
800-466-4232
http://www.dredf.org dred@dredf.org
Jerry Lindquist, Ph.D., OTR
Occupational Therapist
8699 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
714-563-6556
Dr. Sarah Cheyette
P.O. Box 1373
Burlingame, CA 94011
650-558-6600
Joan Klein
Educational Therapist
5010 North Parkway Calabasas
Ste. 201
Calabasas, CA 91303
818-222-8534
joan_kleinedtherapist@yahoo.com
North County Child Study Center
Diagnosis, treatment & research
Alice R. Wiedenhoff, Ph.D.
6949 El Camino Real, Suite 201
Carlsbad, CA 92009
760-603-770
http://www.tri-citymed.com/service/childstudy/nccsc/index.htm wonenbergrl@tcmc.com
Fall Creek Attention and Behavior Centers
Debra Moore, PhD, Director
5900 Coyle Ave., Ste. D
Carmichael, CA 95608
916-344-0900
http://www.psychpages.com drdmoore@pacbell.net
UHS Schools Carmichael
Private school for students with autism in grades preK-12
5330A Gibbons Drive
Carmichael, CA 95608
916-482-9634
Family Resource Network
Resource
P.O.Box 3697
Chico, CA 95927
916-894-5879
Northern California Chapter, Autism Society of America
ASA Chapters, information and support
976 Mangrove Ave.
Chico, CA 95927
520-897-0900
Law Offices of Scott C. Glovsky
Legal advocacy for special needs families
343 Harvard Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
(626) 243-5598
https://scottglovsky.com/ info@scottglovskylaw.com
Inland Empire Chapter
ASA Chapter. Information and support
420 N McKinley Suite 111-118
Corona , CA 92879
951-220-6922
http:// www.ieautism.org info@ieautism.org
UHS Schools, Cotati Thomas Page Elementary School
Elementary school for students with autism
1075 Madrone Avenue
Cotati, CA 94931
707-643-9800
SHARE! the Self-Help And Recovery Exchange
Support group
6666 Green Valley Circle
Culver City, CA 90230
310-305-8878
Diablo Behavioral Healthcare
Various Services for HFA/AS
William Shryer, Clinical Dir.
4185 Blackhawk Plaza Circle Ste. 210
Ste. 210
Danville, CA 94506
925-648-4800
UHS Schools, Steele Canyon
Private School for Students with Autism, Grades PreK-12
2815 Steele Canyon Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
619-447-6776
Nicholas H. Putnam, M.D.
Diagnosis & treatment
Nicholas H. Putnam, M.D.
4401 Manchester Ave., Suite 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-753-4564
Bruce M. Gale, PhD
LUNCH Groups® In-person and online social learning programs; school consultation and in-service training; IEE assessments; technology consultation
Bruce M. Gale
16430 Ventura Blvd Ste 107
Encino, CA 91436
818-788-2100
http:// behaviortech.net, bgalephd.com, lunchgroups.com bgale@behaviortech.net
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Rhonda H. Solomon, PhD
Licensed Educational Psychologist
P.O. Box 260726
Encino, CA 91426
818-997-0490
Pacific Child & Family Associates- Redwood Coast
ABA, social skills training, parent training, consultations for schools
2822 E Street
Eureka, CA 95501
707-442-4900
The Amen Clinic for Behavioral Medicine
provide psychiatric care
Brian D. Halevie - Goldman, MD
350 Chadbourne Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94585
707-429-7181
Marie Blancard, DMH
psychological assessment and psychotherapy, child and adult
39813 Paseo Padre Prkwy.
Fremont, CA 94538
510-790-0212
Exceptional Parents Unlimited
Parent to Parent
Family Resource Center 4440 N. First Street
Fresno, CA 93726
209-229-2000
209-229-2956
http://www.exceptionalparents.org epul@cybergate.com
Pacific Child & Family Associates
ABA therapy, social skills training, parent training, school consultations
600 W. Shaw Ave. #120
Fresno, CA 93704
559-485-5916
Comfort Connection
Parent to Parent
12361 Lewis St. Ste. 101
714-748-7491
888-372-2229 local only
Pacific Child
410 Arden Ave., Suite 201
Elizabeth Fraines, M.A., BCBA
Glendale, CA 91203
818.241.6780
818.653.0353
http://www.PacificChild.com Elizabeth@PacificChild.com
Pacific Child and Family Associates
Agency serving children with autism
Ira Heilveil, Ph.D.
410 Arden Ave., Suite 203
Glendale, CA 91203
818-241-6780
http://www.pacificchild.com iraheilveil@yahoo.com
San Gabriel Valley Chapter - Autism Society of America
information and support
P.O. box 1755
Glendora, CA 91741
626-388-2134
UHS Schools, Grand Terrace
Private school for students with autism in grades preK-12
11980 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
909-783-8420
Family Resource Center
Carolyn Kordich
P.O. Box 216
310-325-7288
UHS Schools, Hemet
Private school for students with autism, grades preK-12
145 North Tahquitz Avenue
Hemet, CA 92543
951-766-6020
Pyramid Autism Center
Private School
PMB 455 18685 Main St. -A
714-596-7211
888-554-5554
http://www.pyramidautismcenter.com reynstara@hotmail.com
N.Jennifer Oke, PhD
Psychologist
Diagnosis and Treatment
8950 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 1131
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-452-9596
Communications Works
Elizabeth Sautter, MA, CCC-SLP
950 Risa Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
925-298-5576
http://www.cwtherapy.com anthony@cwtherapy.com
Parent Asperger's Support Group
Support group for parents of kids with Asperger Syndrome
Karra Barber, facilitator
P.O. Box 864
Lafayette, CA 94549
http://www.AspergersResource.org
The Springstone School
Independent Middle School for Students with Asperger Syndrome
1035 Carol Lane
Lafayette, CA 94549
925-962-9660
http://www.thespringstoneschool.org info@thespringstoneschool.org
Kyle D. Pontius, Ph.D.
parent support group
23441 South Pointe Dr., Ste. 200
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
949-459-6781
http://www.kyle.net drkyle@pacbell.net
Families Caring for Families
Parent to Parent
Family Resource Center 113 W. Pillsbury St. Ste.A1
Lancaster, CA 93534
805-949-1746
Virginia Reiss Associates
Educational Consulting & Counseling
Virginia Reiss, M.S.
980 Magnolia Ave., Suite 8
Larkspur, CA 94939
415-461-4788
vreissassociates@sbcglobal.net
Irlen Institute
Perceptual Therapy
5380 Village Road
Long Beach, CA 90808
562-496-2550
http://www.irlen.com irleninstitute@irlen.com
Long Beach for Parents of Children with AS
Parent support
Marilyn Van Dyke
562-804-3114
PlusFour Solutions
Diagnostic Evaluations and Treatment Recommendations
425 First St. Ste. E
Los Altos, CA 40229
650-949-2440
http://www.PlusFourSolutions.com support@plusfoursolutions.com
ATP: Autism Tissue Program
The ATP is dedicated to increasing and enhancing the availability of post-mortem brain tissue to as many qualified scientists as possible to advance autism research. Brain tissue allows scientists to go far beyond the constraints of other technologies and
Los Angeles, CA 90036
http://www.autismtissueprogram.org info@autismstissueprogram.org
Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers
Rita Eichenstein, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
8635 West Third Street
685 W
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-202-6301
Center for Child Development & Developmental Disabilities
Children's Hospital LA USC UCEDD
P.O. Box 27980, MS #53
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-669-2300
http://www.uscucedd.org uscucedd@chla.usc.edu
Edward Ritvo, MD
10570 Rocca Way
Los Angeles, CA 90077
310-825-0220
Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis
5777 West Century Blvd. 675
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-649-0499
http://www.iaba.com iabala@attmail.com
Julia Ann Singer Center Affiliated with Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
Susan Bacon, Ass't. Principal
3200 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-836-1223 ext. 4594
310-839-4158
Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention (LIFE)
11500 W. Olympic Blvd. Ste. 460
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310-914-5433
http://www.lovaas.com info@lovaas.com
Lynn Kilroy, Ph.D
1516 Westwood Blvd. Suite 204
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-446-8088
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities
300 UCLA Medical Plaza
Ste. 3302
Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-825-0170
http://www.tarjancenter.ucla.edu MForgacs@mednet.ucla.edu
UCLA Neurological Institute
Linda Andron, LCSW
310-206-6150
University of CA at Los Angeles UAP
Mental Retardation & Develop. Disabilities
300 UCLA Meducal Plaza Suite 3316
310-825-0171
Village Glen School
Therapeutic Day School, Preschool - 12
4160 Grand View Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310-751-1101
Center for Developing Minds
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
15951 Los Gatos Blvd.
Ste. 6
Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-358-1853
http://www.devminds.com info@devminds.com
Dr. Yvette Tazeau
Neuropsychologist
14531 South Bascom Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-977-7117
Solutions Psychiatric Associates
Assessment and Treatment, Children and Adults
16450 Los Gatos Blvd.
Ste. 112
Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-402-0450
Michael Cohn, PhD
14025 Panay Way, Ste. A
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
213-851-6481
Challenged Family Resource Ctr.
Parent to Parent
623 West 113th Street
Merced, CA 95340
209-385-8454
Jay Nolan Community Services
Array of Services for children and adults
15501 San Fernando Mission Blvd. Ste. 200
Mission Hills, CA 19345
818-361-6400
Orion Academy
For students with Non-verbal learning disorders and Aspergre's Syndrome
350 Rheem Blvd.
Moraga, CA 94556
925-377-0789
925-254-3483 information
EvoLibri Consulting
Counseling to ASD and AD/HD individuals, training on hidden disabilities
Jan Johnston-Tyler, MA, Principal
1310 Bryant Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
650-961-7073
http://www.evolibri.com janjt@evolibri.com
Passageway School
Day School for Children with Asperger Syndrome
Shirley Juels
1153 Lawrence Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320
805-375-4950
http://www.passagewayschool.net passagewayschool@yahoo.com
Wellspring
Healthcare and Support for Children with Autism/AS/PDD
16713 Roscoe Blvd.
North Hills, CA 91343
800-418-9319
http://www.wellspring.com jsteinrich@wellspring.com
Family Focus Resource Center
18111 Nordhoff Street
818-677-5575
family.focus@csum
Marian Lane Diamond, PhD
250 Bel Marin Keys Blvd.
Ste. D-5
Novato, CA 94949
415-382-7927
Adults with Aspergers/HFA Meet-up Group
various locations near Los Angeles
Amanda Rose
323-734-7662
http://www.meetup.com/AspiesInLA/ www.meetup.com/ocaspergers
The Talking Playhouse
Social Cognitive Therapy
Jennifer Abbott Bulka
650-678-9769
http://www.talkingplayhouse.com
Oakland Aspieland
website forums providing support for adults with Asperger Syndrome
Lori Nuke
http://www.lbnuke.com lb@lbnuke.com
San Fran./Oakland for Parents of Children with ASD
Parent support
Val Simon
510-254-2702
Orange County Asperger's Support Group
Monthly Support Group Meetings in Irvine, Placentia & Laguna Nigel
Sara Gardner
949-854-7415
Kent Grelling, Ph. D.
Licenced Clinical Psychologist
21C Orinda Way # 141
Orinda, CA 94563
925-215-8694
Rainbow Connection
Resource
500 Esplanade Drive Suite 500
Oxnard, CA 93030
805-485-9643
800-332-3679
Coachella Valley Chapter
ASA Chapters, Information and support
41550 Eclectic Street Palm Desert
PO Box 11052 Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-772-1000
http://www.cvasa.org coordinator@cvasa.org
Touchstone Support Network
678 Cambridge Ave. Suite K
Palo Allto, CA 94306
415-328-4495
Dr. Amy Keller, PsyD. MFT
350 S Lake Ave #284A
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-9468
http://www.dramykellermft.com dramykeller@gmail.com
Behavior Analysts, Inc.
Cathy Santopadre
1941 Oak Park Blvd. Suite 30
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
925-210-9374
http://www.behavioranalysts.com
Lisa C. Tang
Assessment, Treatment.
Lisa C. Tang, Ph.D.
91 W Neal Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
9259638835
http://www.drlisatang.com lisatangphd@drlisatang.com
Language Connections
Kristina A. Houston, MS, CCC-SLP
Rancho Cordova, CA 95827
916-505-0920
http://www.speechlanguageconnections.net speechie123@att.net
Pacific Child & Family Associates- Inland Empire
Social skills training, play groups, ABA, parent training, school consultations
8580 Utica Ave., #200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
909-980-5282
UHS Schools, Rancho Cucamonga
Private school for students with autism in grades preK-12
8968 Archibald Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
909-944-3765
UHS Schools, Riverside
Private school for students with autism, grades preK-12
Rosalind B. Bradley, Behavior&Education Coordinator
9900 County Farm Road
Riverside, CA 92583
951-785-0504, ext. 267
http://www.uhsschools.com rosalind.bradley@uhsinc.com
CA State Council on Developmental Disabilities
2000 O Street Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-322-8481
916-324-8420
http://www.scdd.ca.gov scdd@dss.ca.gov
California Insurance Dept.
Insurance
300 Capitol Mall Suite 1500
Sacramento, CA 98514
213-897-8921
800-927-4357 (in CA)
Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake
Residential camp for children & adults with special needs.
Maria Damos, Director
Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California
2555 49th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
916-734-4330
http://www.campronald.org mdamos@rmhcnc.org
Families for Early Autism Treatment
Network for Organization located in many states
P.O. Box 255722
916-843-1536
http://www.feat.org/ feat@feat.org
M.I.N.D. Institute, UC Davis
eval., diag., and treatment
Sally Ozonoff, Ph.D.
4860 Y Street, Suite 3020
Sacramento, CA 95817
916-734-6463
http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute
Protection & Advocacy Organizations
100 Howe Ave. Suite 235N
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-488-9950
800-776-5746 (in CA)
http://www.pai-ca.org legalmail@pai-ca.org
Sacramento Asperger Syndrome Information & Support Groups
3 groups- parents&caregivers support, older teens&adult support, conversation&social skills coaching for older teens&adults
Lynne Weissmann
UC Davis MIND Institute, 2825 50th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
888-883-0961
http://www.mindinstitute.org or www.sacramentoasis.com Lweissmann@aol.com OR sueowens@sbcglobal.net
State Children's Medical Services Branches, Dept. of Health Services
714 P Street Room 350
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-654-0832
Warmline Family Resource Center
9175 Kiefer Blvd. Suite 136
Sacramento, CA 95826
916-631-7995
800-660-7995
Peaks and Valleys Family Resource Center
c/o Bard Blades Center 1145 Acosta Street
Salinas, CA 93905
891-424-2937
800-400-2937
Red Hill Academy
A private school designed to meet the needs fo students with learning differences and social/emotional difficulties
300 Sunny Hills Drive
San Anselmo, CA 94960
415-256-9312 ext.232
Early Start Family Resource Network
P.O. Box 6127
909-890-4788
800-974-5553
Open Doors
Education and support group for parents and teachers
Cassie Zupke, Director
http://www.opendoorsnow.org czupke@opendoorsnow.org
Autism Society of California
Parent support
3268 Governor Drive, # 222
San Diego, CA 92122-2902
1-800-869-7069
http://www.autismsocietyca.org/ caautisminfo@gmail.com
Children's Hospital Developmental Evaluation Clinic
Diagnosis, parent training
3020 Childrens' Way
San Diego, CA 92123
858-966-7453
http://www.chsd.org autismservices@chsd.org
Coast Music Therapy
Therapy,social skills groups school and home settings
Michelle Lazar, MT-BC, Director
P.O.Box 221016
San Diego, CA 92192
858.453.5211
http://www.coastmusictherapy.com mlazar@coastmusictherapy.com
Exceptional Family Resource Ctr.
9245 Sky Park St. Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92123
619-268-8252
Leslie A. Hendrickson-Baral, MEd
3636 Fourth Ave., Ste. 210
San Diego, CA 92103
619-220-2458
http://www.attention-training.com neurobics2000@yahoo.com
San Diego Center for Children Vehicle Program
Day school, after school programs age: 2-13
3002 Armstrong Street School For Autism and PDD AD
San Diego, CA 92111
858-277-9550
San Diego County Chapter
ASA chapter. Information and support
4699 Murphy Road
San Diego, CA 92123-5371
858-715-0678
http://www.autismsocietysandiego.org info@autismsocietysandiego.org
Stein Education Center
Day school, various therapies, adult day, parent training, rec.prog.
6145 Decena Drive
San Diego, CA 92129
619-281-5511
Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK) San Diego
3750 Convoy Street Suite 303
San Diego, CA 92111
619-874-2386
University of San Diego
autism expert & lecturer
Anne M. Donnellan, Ph.D.
AASCEND (Autism and Asperger Syndrome Coalition for Education, Networking and Development)
Support group
P.O. Box 591011
San Francisco, CA 94159
415-248-1670
AASCEND (Autism&Asperger's Syndrome Coalition for Education&Networking Development)
Information, networking and support
P.O. Box 591011
415-460-1662
AS Support Group- Families of Children with Disabilities
family support groups
2601 Mission St., 6th Floor
http://www.supportforfamilies.org
AUTASTICS (Autistics United Together and Showing They Indeed Can Succeed)
Adult Support Group
Adam Pollack
930 Elizabeth Street #15
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-648-8390
http://www.autastics.org adamzapple@earthlink.net, info@autastics.org
EduLegal
speical education lawyer
Mandy Leigh, Esq.
P.O. Box 574
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-819-3071
http://www.edulegal.com mleigh@edulegal.com
National Fragile X Foundation
To promote awareness, encourage research & provide information & support to families
P.O. Box 190488
San Francisco, CA 949119
510-763-6030
800-688-8765
http://www.nfxf.org./ natfx@sprintmail.com
OPEN GATE (support for Families of Children with Disabilities)
Resource center
300 Seneca Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
415-469-4518
http://www.supportforfamilies.org info@supportforfamilies.org
Parents Helping Parents
594 Monterey Blvd.
415-841-8820
SEEK Education, Inc.
ABA, Social skills training, life skills, summer camp, afterschool programs
9060 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
626-943-7772
UHS Schools, San Jacinto- Parkhill Elementary
Elementary school for students with autism
1157 East Commonwealth
San Jacinto, CA 92019
951-532-9775
FaceSay™ - Social Skills Games that Work!
FaceSay™ software is the only technology intervention shown to improve the social interactions of students with autism on the playground, where it counts. In an RCT at UAB (Hopkins, N=49, submitted), in blinded observations, the FaceSay groups initiated m
Casey Wimsatt
882 pine Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
408-834-4460
Michael B. Jones, Ph. D.
Assessment and psychological treatment, children and adults
5710 Cahalan Ave.
Bldg. #6
San Jose, CA 95123
408-578-3199
Michelle Garcia Winner's Center for Social Thinking
Speech-language pathologist, social skills
Michelle G. Winner, Director
3550 Stevens Creek Blvd. Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95117
408-557-8595
http://www.socialthinking.com information@socialthinking.com
Parents Helping Parents/Norther CA Coalition for Parent Training & Info
Support group for parents of children with AS, parent training
Carol Gallegos
Sobrato Center, 1400 Parkmoor Ave., Ste. 100
San Jose, CA 95126
408-727-577 x1118
Consultants for Learning & Autism Support Services
Discrete Trial Training, AVA, PECS, Social Skills Groups, serves San Fransisco Bay area
Denise M. Pollard, M.A., Director
P.O box 6772
San Mateo, CA 94403
650-286-4396
chris@autismsupportservices.com
Pacific Child & Family Associates- San Francisco Peninsula
Home programs, social skills training, parent training, school consultations
1650 S. Amphlett Blvd., #102
San Mateo, CA 94402
650-655-7619
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
ASA Chapters. Information and support
PO Box 249
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-637-7772
http://www.sfautismsociety.org info@sfautismsociety.org
GRASP LA Chapter
Support Group
Joel Spector, Moderator
http://www.grasp.org/scbsc.htm
UHS Schools, San Rafael
Private school for children with autism, grades preK-12
35 Marin St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
707-643-9800
Pacific Chilc & Family Associates- East Bay
Social skills training, ABA, parent training, school consultations
3180 Crow Canyon Pl. #208
San Ramon, CA 94583
925-830-8308
Family Support Network
1850 E. 17th Street Suite 109
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-543-7600
ASC Office - Santa Barbara Region
information and support
PO Box 30364
Santa Barbara, CA 93130-0364
805-560-3762
http://www.asasb.org info@asasb.org
Family First Program
Alpha Resource Center 4501 Catheral Oaks Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
805-683-2145
Camp Costanoan
Residential respite & recreational camp for children & adults with autism & other disabilities
Richard Frazier, Director
VIA Rehabilitation Services, 2851 Park Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408-243-7867
http://www.viaservices.org rfrazier@viaservices.org
Northern California Coalition for Parent Training & Information
Parents helping Parents
Carol Gallegos
3041 Olcott Street
408-727-5775
408-727-7655 TTY
http://www.php.com info@php.com
May Institute, West Coast Region
Education, intervention, lifeskills training services for children&adults, research
5400 Soquel Avenue, Suite F
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-432-9620
Sarah Sonrise, M. Ed., M.Sp.Ed.
IEP development, social skills training, consultation
831-464-9484
Special Connections Family Resource
Parent to Parent
984 Bostwick Lane
Santa Cruz, CA 65062
408-464-0669
800-585-1903 CA only
Sensitive Sitters, LLC
Nationwide special needs nanny placement service
Vonda Dennis
310-203-1367
http://www.SensitiveSitters.com SensitiveSitters@live.com
Shawna Fishman. MFT
1460 7th St., Ste. 201
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-339-9565
Canine Companions for Independence
Provides trained service,social, hearing and facility dogs to people with disabilities
P.O. Box 446
707-577-1700
http://www.caninecompanions.org info@caninecompanions.org
Phase One Citizen Advocacy of Sonoma County
2421 Lomitas Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707-578-60670
UHS Schools, Santa Rosa- Lawrence Middle School
Private middle school for students with autism
2480 Sebastopol Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
707-643-9800
Eden Innovative Learning
Diagnosis, training for parents, tutoring for children with ASD
Dr. Michael J. Reid, Exec. Director
P.O. Box 591
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
805-252-6967
http://www.innovativelearning.com mreid@innovative-learning.com
Independent Life
Private practice Consultant
Village Glen School
Therapeutic day school, preschool - 12
13130 Burbank Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
818-781-0360
Autism Partnership
Parent to Parent
3346 Olive Avenue
Signal Hill, CA 90807
310-424-9293
Kenneth L. Herman, PhD
1137 Huntington Dr., Ste. A-2
South Pasadena, CA 91030
323-344-0123
http://www.docherman.com ken@docherman.com
The Help Group
Statewide organization serving young people with ASD
Quest Therapeutic Camps of Southern California
Jodie Knott, PhD
Los Alamitos 90720
Newport Beach 92660
714-490-3428
http://ww.questcampsofsocal.com
Support Group for Parents & Teachers
19566 Braewood Dr. Wilbur Elem. School
Tarzana, CA 91356
Ventura County Chapter
ASA Chapter. Information and support
80 E Hillcrest Dr #208
Thousand Oaks, CA 93002
805-496-1632
http://www.autismventura.org autismhelp@autismventura.org
Ayres Clinic
Research & treatment of sensory intergration dysfunction
1514 Cabrillo Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
310-320-2335
Educational & Legal Assistance from diagnosed High Functioning austic
Experienced Parent Advocate
Kristina Comitas
17252 Hawthorne Blvd. #147
Torrance, CA 90504
310-971-3723
South Bay Psychological Center
Liana Georgoulis, PsyD
24445 Hawthorne Blvd.
Ste 105
Torrance, CA 90505
http://www.SouthbayPsych.com liana@southbaypsych.com
UHS Schools, Vallejo
Private school for students with autism in grades preK-12
425 Corcoran Avenue
Vallejo, CA 94589
707-643-9808
UHS Schools, Ventura
Private School for students with autism, grades preK-12
1718 E. Main St.
Ventura, CA 93001
805-648-2400
UHS Schools, Victorville
Private School for students with autism, grades preK-12
12199 Industrial Blvd.
Victorville, CA 92395
760-241-8386
SRP Psychological Services, INC.
Sara Rice Powers, PhD
3093 Citrus Circle
Ste. 170
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
928-639-2404
San Gabriel/Pomona Parents' Place
Parent to Parent
1502 W. Covina Pkwy Suite 108
626-856-8861
800-422-2022
Orange County Chapter - Autism Society of America
information and referral
5591 Yuba Ave.
Westminster, CA 92683
714-318-7571
Pacific Child & Family Associates- Orange County
Social Skill training, ABA, parent training, school consultations
214 Hospital Circle, #3
Westminster, CA 92683
714-897-2147
Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultancy
Licensed marital family therapist
Nicky Palmer, B.A., M.S.
13112 Hadley Street #107
Whittier, CA 90602
562-298-0603
http://www.ASDConsultancy.com nicky@asdconsultancy.com
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
23300 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
818-223-0123
Ilene Umen, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech therapy
Ilene Umen, M.A., CCC-SLP
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
818-906-0407
UHS Schools, Morongo Valley- Sky Continuation High School
Private high school for students with autism, teaches life skills
59273 Sunny Slope Road
951-532-9775
Georgia
Keystone Center for Children with Autism, Inc.
private school for children with ASD ages 2-12 using ABA principles
Ann Lane
1675-A Hembree Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004
404-496-4673
http://www,keystoneatlanta.org ann.lane@keystoneatlanta.org
Miller Psychological Associates
Diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of autism spectrum disorders
Sue Barrick Miller, Ph.D.
4080 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 301
Alpharetta, GA 30005
770-833-9966
678-513-0743
Working The Puzzle
ABA, Music Therapy, intervention services, parent training
Tim Dawson
12460 Crabapple Rd., Suite 202-149
Alpharetta, GA 30004
678-395-6736
http://www.workingthepuzzle.com jim@workingthepuzzle.com
Northeast Georgia Chapter- Autism Society of America
Information and support
P.O. Box 48366
Athens, GA 30306
706-208-0066
St. Mary's Pediatric Rehab. Center
Various therapies; family center programs
105 Trinty Place
Athens, GA 30306
706-354-3108
University of Georgia UCEDD
850 College Station Road Rivers Crossing Bldg.
706-542-3457
http://www.ihdd.uga.edu contact@IHDD.uga.edu
Adolescent Health & Youth Develop. DHR/DPH/FHB
2 Peachtree Street NW Suite 11-415
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-657-2850
All About Kids Therapy Services, Inc.
Therapy services and evaluation
318 West Pike Street, Suite 104
Atlanta, GA 30043
678-377-2833
http://www.allaboutkidstherapyservices.com/pages/1/index.html allaboutkids@bellsouth.net
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Accessible IT Resource Center
Information, support, technical assistance
490 Tenth Street
Atlanta, GA 30318
800-949-4232 (V/TTY)
http://www.sedbtac.org/ sedbtacproject@law.syr.edu
AS-GA Greater Georgia Chapter
2971 Flowers Road South Suite 140
Atlanta, GA 30341
770-451-0954
http://www.asaga.com/ asa.ga@mindspring.com
Behavioral Institute of Atlanta
Diagnosis, assessment and treatment of behavioral problems
6000 Lake Forrest Dr., Suite 103
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-256-9325
http://www.bia1.com/index.html
Carol A. Weber, Phd
80 W. Wieuca Rd.
Ste.100
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-257-0254
Center for Psychological and Educational Assessment
Assessment, behavioral intervention, play therapy and consultation for children & familes w/ASD
Dr. Melissa Lang
6111 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Building F-103
Atlanta, GA 30328
770-352-9952
http://www.atlantachildpsych.com info@atlantachildpsych.com
Children's At Hughes Spalding Autism Clinic
Clinic for autistic children
35 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303
Circus Arts Summer camp
Carrie Heller, MSW, LCSW
206 Rogers St. N.E.
Ste 214
Atlanta, GA 30317
404-549-3000
http://www.circusartsinstitute.com
Cumberland Academy
Private School for children with High Functioning Asperger's, ADD/ADHD
Debbi K. Scarborough
650 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
678-618-1748
http://www.CumberlandAcademy.org debbi.scarborough@cumberlandacademy.org
Department of Human Resources
Division of Developmental Disorders 2 Peachtree Street NW Room 35-403
404-657-2252
http://www.dhr.state.ga.us vathomas@dhr.state.ga.us
EAC Clinical Training & Community Outreach Programs
Clinical training, community outreach, resources, research
Michael J. Morrier, M.A., Assistant Director
The Justin Tyler Truax Bldg., 1551 Shoup Court
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-8350
http://www.psychiatry.emory.edu/PROGRAMS/autism michael.j.morrier@emory.edu
EARC Support Group for Adults with AS
Support Group for Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Sheila Wagner, M.Ed.
Emory Autism Resource Center, 718 Gatewood Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-8350
Emory Autism Center
evaluation, child, adult and parent programs
Gail G. McGee, Ph. D, Director
1552 Shoup Ct.
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-8350
http://psychiatry.emory.edu/PROGRAMS/autism/index.html
Georgia Department of Education Division for Exceptional Students
1870 Twin Towers East
Atlanta, GA 30334
404-656-3963
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us pbragg@doe.k12.ga.us
Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
2 Peachtree Street NW 3rd Floor - Suite 210
404-657-2126
888-275-4233
Insurance Dept.
Insurance
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Suite 716 West Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334
404-656-2056
800-656-2298
Marcus Institute
Diagnostic evalutation and follow up. Respite, parent education groups
Kathy Tripani,Ph.D, Director
1920 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
404-419-4000 ext. 5333
http://www.marcus.org Marcus_Info@MarcusInstitute.org
Peachtree Childtown
Children's therapy, recreational activities
1580 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-874-0061
http://www.childtown.org/index.html info@childtown.org
The Adaptive Learning Center for Infants and Children
Education and tutoring
770-509-3909
http://www.adaptivelearningcenter.org/index.asp alckids@bellsouth.net
The May Institute
Diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, assessment
280 Interstate North Circle, Suite 430
Atlanta, GA 30339
781-440-0400
800-778-7601
http://www.mayinstitute.org info@mayinstitute.org
A. Shayne Abelkop, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Nationally certified School Psychologist
1361 Jennings Mill Rd.
Ste. 201
Bogart, GA 30622
706-316-1908
Helping Hands Pediatric Therapy, Inc.
Pediatric Therapy services
Stefanie Willard, OTR/L & President
4030 Inman Park Lane
Buford, GA 30519
678-482-6100
http://www.helpinghandpediatrictherapy.com swillard@helpinghandspediatrictherapy.com
May Institute, Southeast Region- Southeast Regional Autism Center
Special Education, early intervention, therapy, life skills, research, parent training
705 17th Street, Suite 401
Columbus, GA 31901
706-571-7771
Rees Chapman, PhD
40 Cosens Lane
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-864-0695
http://www.DrChapman.org winwinsit@gmail.com
McKenna Farm Therapy Services
Recreational therapy
3044 Due West Road
Dallas, GA 30157
770-443-9672
http://www.mckennafarmstherapy.org/index.html info@mkfts.org
GAAP- Gymnastics Autism Achievement Program
Atlanta gymnastics Center
Christina Sgier, prog. Dir.
2617-B Talley St.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-687-9911
The Childhood Autism Foundation, Inc.
Information and support
1551 Shoup Court
Decatur, GA 30033
404-712-2384
http://www.cadef.org info@cadef.org
Central Georgia Psychological Services
William W. Lancaster, Jr., Ph.D.
953 Harmony Rd. Suite 105
Eatonton, GA 31024
706-485-7434
Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center
Therapy and tutoring services for special needs school-age children
141 Futural Road
Griffin, GA 30224
770-229-5511
http://www.steppingstoneschool.org
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Support Group Asperger's Group
770-945-8212
Gunter Speech & Hearing Services, LLC
2477 West Point Rd.
La Grange, GA 30240
706-883-7322
Bridging the Gap, LLC
Early Support Services
911 Highway 120, Suite D-3149
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
770-338-2465
SPECTRUM
Parent run support group
Maureen Mauney Michelle Walker
Baptist Church Atkinson Rd.
Institute for Developmental Medicine
Krista M. Marchman, PhD
771 Ornage St.
Macon, GA 31204
478-633-5178
BCG Learning Center
tutoring center
2790 Sandy Pines Rd.
Ste. 204
Marietta, GA 30066
770-565-9979
http://www.bcglearning.com coberg4@prodigy.net
Georgia Family Solutions
Early intervention services for birth-5yrs., Speech Language Pathology, Behavioral specialists
2261 Piedmont Forest Dr.
Marietta, GA 30062
678-570-5221
http://www.georgiafamilysolutions.com staceygoldring@yahoo.com
Greater Atlanta Speech & Language Clinics- Marietta
Speech Language Pathology, therapy
1000 Johnson Ferry
Marietta, GA 30068
770-977-9457
http://www,.greateratlantaspeech.com/index.html gaslc2@aool.com
Woodlawn Developmental Pediatrics
Diagnosis, evaluation and treatment
3535 Roswell Rd. NE, Ste. #44
Marietta, GA 30062
678-560-3999
678-560-3890
Center for Psychological and Educational Assessment
Dr. Melissa Lang
54 South Ave.
Marietta, GA 30060
770-352-9952
http://www.atlantachildpsych.com
Candice L. Barnette, MA, CCC-SLP
6815 Forest Park Dr.
Ste. 124
Savannah, GA 31406
912-352-4045
Southern Behavioral Group, Inc.
Early intervention and ABA services
Jason Cavin, Michael Muller
3670 Highlands Parkway
Smyrna, GA 30082
678-389-7347
http://www.southernbehavioral.com/index.html mmueller@southernbehavioral.com
S.M.A.R.T. Parents (Southeast Metropolitan Autism/Aspergers Resources to Parents)
Support group
Melanie McTaggart
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church 240 Highway 138
South Conyers, GA 30013
770-483-0987
Early Intervention- Legal Rights and Procedures
Statewide website providing information on legal rights for special needs families
http://www.health.state.ga.us/pdfs/familyhealth/bew/notice/English/parentrightsbooklet.pdf
Greater Georgia Chapter - Autism Society of America
Information and support
P.O. Box 3707
Suwanee, GA 30024
770-904-4474
Support Group for Aspergers/Autism
Support group teen night
Debra Comer
229-226-2972
Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc.
100 Cresent Ctr. PKWY Suite 520
Tucker, GA 30309
404-885-1234
800-537-2329 (in GA)
Georgia Asperger's Organization
Advocacy, support, parent mentoring skills, resources
Marcia Singson, President
316 North Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Winder, GA 30680
http://www.georgiaaspergersorganization.org marcia.singson.ctr@med.navy.mil
Reinforcement Unlimited
Autism Spectrum Assesment Program
Robert W. Montgomery, PhD, BCBA
335 Parkway 575, Suite 220
Woodstock, GA 30188
404-368-9100
770-591-9552
http://www.reinforcementUnlimited.com RWM@Behavior-Consultant.com
Ohio
Ardmore Inc. Center for Autism
services for adolescents and adults with autism
981 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44305
330-535-2601, ext. 3333
ASPIES (Asperger's/PDD Parent Information, Education and Information Support)
Support group for parents of children with Asperger Syndrome
Carol Apple
Autism Society of Ohio
Support
701 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44311
330-376-0211
http://www.autismohio.org askASO@autismohio.org
Summit Academy Schools
Schools for students with Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD
David Norman, Chief Development Officer
175 Montrose West Ave.
Akron, OH 44321
330-253-7441
330-434-2343
http://www.summitacademies.com david.norman@summitacademies.org
Summit Academy Schools- Akron Elementary&Middle School
Elementary & middle school for students with autism, AS, NLD or ADHD
Ms. Dawn Presley
88 Kent Street
Akron, OH 44305
330-253-7441
dawn.presley@summitacademies.org
Summit Academy Schools- Akron Secondary School
High school for students with autism, AS, NLD or ADHD
Mr. Charles Rickard
864 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44305
330-434-2343
charles.rickard@summitacademies.org
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center
Therapeutic horseback riding sessions
14697 Snyder Road
Bainbridge, OH 45612
440-708-0013
Family Resource Center
Laura Kinney
937-848-5837
WEEcare
11160 E. Gypsy Lane Rd.
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419-352-6331
Easter Seals Society of Northeast Ohio
Easter Seals Chapter
Sheila M. Dunn, President
1929 A East Royalton Road
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
216-838-0990 (V/TTY)
Summit Academy Schools- Canton Elementary School
Elementary school for students with autism, Asperger Syndrome & ADHD
Shelly Curcic
1620 Market Avenue South
Canton, OH 44707
330-458-0393
http://www.summitacademies.com shelly.curcic@summitacademies.org
Summit Academy Schools- Canton Secondary School
High school for students with autism, Asperger Syndrome or ADHD
Rachel Murphy
2400 Cleveland Ave., N.W.
Canton, OH 44709
330-453-8547
rachel.murphy@summitacademies.org
Educational and Behavioral Consultations for the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area
Nancy Magnus Kopnick Ph.D.
27 Mount Pleasant Ave.
Cincinatti, OH 45215
513-761-8186
C.A.R.I.N.G.
Parent support for AS/HFA/PDDNOS and related diagnoses
Linda Purdy, Founder
513-699-1968
http://www.cincinnatiaspergernetwork.webng.com lindalaveck@yahoo.com
Child Advocacy Center
Parent Information and training project for child advocacy
Cathy Heizman, Executive Director
1821 Summit Rd. #303
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 821-2400 (V/TTY)
Families with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Inc.
family support group
4215 Edinburgh Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45245
513-528-1595
http://www.familieswithasd.org Kemobob@msn.com
Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Patricia Manning-Courtney, MD, Program Director
University of Cincinnati, Pavilioon, Bldg., 3333 Burnet Ave.
513-636-5340
800-344-2462 ext. 6-5340
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/alpha/k/pervasive-disorders
Paul A. Nidich, J.D., LLM
Attorney specializing in special needs cases, guardianships, medicaid, special needs trusts
Paul A. Nidich, J.D., LLM
Suite 365, 4555 Lake Forest Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-563-1595
513-672-0990
http://www.specialneedslawyer.biz paul@paulnidich.com
Summit Academy Schools- Cincinnati Community & Transitional High School
Community School & Transitional high school for students with ASD or ADHD
Dwight Barnett
745 Derby Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45232
513-321-0561
dwight.barnett@summitacademies.org
University Affiliated Cincinnati Center for Developmental Disorders
University affiliated program
Sonya Goppenheimer, Interim Director
Pavilion Building, 3333 Burnet Avenue
513-636-4688
Child Advocacy Center
1821 Summit Rd. Suite110
Cinncinnati, OH 45237
513-821-2400
Greater Cleveland Aspergers Support
Support group
Theresa Szalkowski, Moderator
440-846-9845
http://www.healthgroups.yahoo.com/group.gc-as pennycat3@juno.com
Learning Disabilities Association of Ohio
Learning Disabilities assistance
Elliott Resnick, President
1148 Euclid Avenue, Suite 300
Cleveland, OH 44115
216-975-4311
800-543-7532
Rainbow Autism Center, Pediatric Neurology
Max Wiznitzer, M.D.
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-7700
Rainbow Autism Center, Pediatric Neurology
Dr. Jane Holan
11100 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3691
The Cleveland Clinic, Center for Autism
Evaluation - Diagnosis School - Information
Dr. Roberta Bauer, Dr. Jane Holan
2801 Martin Luther King Jr.
Cleveland, OH 44104
216-844-3691
216-721-1496
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/childrens rehab
ASA - Northcentral Ohio
P.O. Box 721
Columbia Station, OH 44028
http://www.ncoc-asa.org ncocasa@adelphia.net
APSE: The Network on Employment
National organization advancing employment for individuals with disabilities
804-278-9187
Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps
Ohio Dept. of Health P.O. Box 1603
614-466-1549
800-755-4746
Bureau of Early Intervention Services
Birth through 2
Ohio Dept. of Health P.O. Box 118
614-644-8389
Division of Early Childhood Education
Ages 3 through 5
Ohio Department of Education 25 S.Front St.
614-466-0224
Family Information Network (FIN)
Dept. of Health / BEIS
614-728-9163
330-399-5369 Trumbull
Governor's Office of Advocacy for People With Disabilities
Ohio state client assistance program
Arthur Schlesinger, Administrative Director
35 E. Chestnut Street, 5th Floor
614-466-9956
800-228-5405
Office of Children's Services
State Mental Health Representative for children and youth
Paul Lilley, Chief
30 East Broad Street, 8th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
614-466-1984
Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers
Parent teacher association (PTA)
Patricia Whitten, President
40 Northwoods Boulevard, Suite A
Columbus, OH 43235
440-781-6344
Ohio Department of Education- Division of Early Childhood Education
Programs for children ages 3-5 with disabilities
Jane Wiechel, Director
65 South Front Street, Room 309
614-466-0224
Ohio Department of Mental Health
State Mental Health Agency
Michael F., Hogan, Ph.D., Director
30 East Broad Street, Room 1180
Columbus, OH 43215
614-466-2337/4217
Ohio Dept. of Office for Exceptional Children
25 S. Front St. 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
614-466-2650
http://www.ode.ohio.gov/ www.se/se.htm/
Ohio Insurance Dept.
Consumers Services Division 2100 Stella Court
614-644-2673
800-686-1526 OH only
Ohio Legal Rights Services
8 East Long St. 5th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
614-466-7264
800-282-9181 OH only
Ohio Protection & Advocacy Agency
8 East Long Street 5th Floor
Columbus, OH 44134
614-466-7264
800-282-9181
http://www.state.oh.us/olrs/ olrs_email@olrs.state.oh.us
Ohio Train- Ohio Super Computer Center
Technology-related assistance
Doug Hunt, Director
1224 Kinnear Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-292-2426
614-292-3162 (TTY)
Ohio University Medical Center Department of Neurology
Vocational support program
Karen Mastriani, Program Coordinator
1654 Upham Drive Means Hall
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-5183
http://www.neurology.med.ohio-state.edu/vsp mastriani.2@osu.edu
Rehabilitation Services Commission
400 E. Campus View Blvd.
614-438-1210
http://www.state.oh.us/RSC RSC_RLR@ohio .gov
Summit Academy Schools- Columbus Elementary, Middle School & Transitional HS
Schools for children with ADHD or Asperger Syndrome, grades K-12
Trina Moore
1855 E. Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43229
614-880-0714
http://www.summitacademies.com trina.moore@summitacademies.org
The Nisonger Center
diagnosis, behavioral assess,
Sherry Feinstein
Ohio State University 1581 Dodd Drive
1581 Dodd Dr.
614-247-7190
http://www.nisonger.edu feinstein.17@osu.edu
The Ohio center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
statewide information clearinghouse
5220 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43214
614-410-0321
866-886-2254
http://www.ocali.org mary_binion@ocali.org
Celebrating Families of Children & Adults with Special Needs
16 Vassar Dr.
Dayton, OH 45406
513-275-0990
800-432-2199
Dayton Autism Networking Team- DANT
Parent support & play groups for ASD children
Candie Belanich, Susan Gelm, Trudy Mentzer
25 Thorpe Dr.
937-233-6127
937-910-7342
jfbelanich@earthlink.net, gelmsl@ameritech.net, tmentzer@mcmrdd.org
Dayton Chapter- Autism Society of America
ASA Chapters, Information and Support
1410 Holly Avenue
Dayton, OH 45410
937-974-6176
Summit Academy Community School & Transitional High School- Dayton
Community School & Transitional High school for students with ASD & ADHD
Mark Sebastian
1407 E. Third St.
Dayton, OH 45403
937-223-3154
http://www.summitacademies.com mark.sebastian@summitacademies.org
Achievement Centers for Children
Education services, consultation, services for students with autism
Mary Beth Koss, M.Ed. Manager
4255 Northfield Road
Highland Hills, OH 44128
216-292-9700x243
http://www.achievementcenters.org
LOCCK: Loving Our Communication Challenged Kids
Information and support
Children's Rehabilitation Center, Howland Wilson Road
Dayton Asperger Resource Network (DARN)
kids activity - social group
young adults group
Christ United Methodist Church
Kettering, OH 45440
937-433-4505
http://www.darngroup.tripod.com daytonasperger@sbcglobal.net
Summit Academy Schools- Lorain Elementary School
Schools for students with ADHD or Asperger Syndrome
Greg Plantner
2140 East 36th St.
440-277-4110
http://www.summitacademies.com greg.plantner@summitacademies.org
Summit Academy Schools- Lorain Middle&Secondary School
Middle & High school for students with ASD and ADHD
Joshua Preece
1949 Broadway Ave.
Lorain, OH 44052
440-245-2593
joshua.preece@summitacademies.org
Rochelle Nyer, SLP
5561Kilbourne Dr.
Lyndhurst, OH 44124
440-461-9119
A Different World-For Parents of Autism Spectrum children
Sondra Williams, Keela Odenkirk, Cindy Shasky
The Early Childhood Center 255 Hedges ST
http://Clshasky@richnet.net Hfa2@yahoo.com, Odie@neo.rr.com
Ohio Speech and Hearing Association
Speech and Hearing
Ginger O'Conner, President
124 Keyser Street
Marietta, OH 43750
614-373-3781
A.S.K. (Autistic Spectrum Kids)
parent support group, lending library for toys and books
Medina County Career Center, Room 109
330-723-4778
330-721-7290
HEART
Parent support group
P.O. Box 1843
Trinity Horse Farm, LLC
Equine psychotherapy and riding camp
2536 Columbia Rd.
Medina, OH 44256
330-483-3601
http://www.trinityhorsefarmllc.com/
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
Information and support for those with ADD
P.O. Box 972
Mentor, OH 44061
216-350-9595
800-487-2282
http://www.add.org NATLADDA@aol.com
Summit Academy Schools- Middletown Elementary
Elementary school for students with ADHD or Asperger Syndrome
Edward Lemmert
7 South Marshall Ave.
Middletown, OH 45044
513-420-9767
http://www.summitacademies.com edward.lemmert@summitacademies.org
Summit Academy Schools- Middletown Secondary
High school for students with ASD and/or ADHD
Edward Lemmert
4700 Central Ave.
Middletown, OH 44077
513-420-9767
edward.lemmert@summitacademies.org
Asperger's Syndrome Parent Support Group
C. Christopher Fiumera PhD, BCFE
204 South Gay St
740-392-5399
Family Pride of Northeast Ohio
440-286-1553
Summit Academy Elementary School
School for students with ADHD or Asperger Syndrome
Brian Knight
301 E. Erie St.
Painesville, OH 44077
440-358-0877
http://www.summitacademies.com brian.knight@summitacademies.com
Summit Academy Community School
School for students with ADHD or Asperger Syndrome
Frank Cheraso
5868 Stumph Rd.
Parma, OH 44130
440-888-5407
frank.cheraso@summitacademies.org
Kurt W. Jensen, Psy. D.
Clinical Psychologist
2966 Eaton Rd.
Shaker Hts., OH 44122
216-751-0710
http://www.drkurtjensen.com drj@drkurtjensen.com
Monarch School
Residential treatment center
22001 Fairmount Blvd.
Shaker Hts., OH 44118
216-320-8945
http://www.bellefairejcb.org/monarch infoAUT@bellefairejcb.org
Chikl Adolescent Family Center
therapy center
Brenda Pennington, LPSS, CCDCIII
1835 Miracle Mile
Springfield, OH 45503
937-390-7960
Gibault- Springfield, OH Campus
Residential & educational facility for special needs children ages 10-18
525 E. Home Road
Springfield, OH 45503
937-327-3720
Family Information Network
143 Northwest Ave. Building A
Tallmadge, OH 44278
330-633-2055
LHS Maumee Youth Center for Asperger's Disorder
Residential treatment center
Steve Plottner
2411 Seaman St.
Toledo, OH 43605
419-693-1520
419-798-9382
http://www.familyandyouth.org splot@infinet.com
Summit Academy Schools- Toledo Elementary School
Elementary School for students with ADHD or Asperger Syndrome
Kurt Aey
3891 Martha St.
Toledo, OH 43612
419-476-7859
http://www.summitacademies.com kurt.aey@summitacademies.org
Summit Academy Schools- Toledo Secondary School
High School for students with ASDs or ADHD
Johna McClure
703 Phillips Ave.
Toledo, OH 43612
419-476-0784
johna.mcclure@summitacademies.org
Montcalm School for Girls
Residential school for girls
Mike Kitson, Director of Admissions
15145 Lincoln Highway
Van Wert, OH 45891
866-289-9201
http://www.montcalmschool.org kitson@montcalmschool.org
LOCCK Loving Our Communication Challenged Kids
Kim
Trumbull Memorial Hospital Conference Room B
Summit Academy Schools- Warren Elementary & Middle Schools
Elementary & Middle Schools for children with ADHD or Asperger Syndrome
DeAnna Hardwick
2106 Arbor Ave., S.E.
Warren, OH 44484
330-369-4233
http://www.summitacademies.com deanna.hardwick@summitacademies.org
Prentke Romich Company Communications
Augmentative communication services & consultation
Monica Stevens, Augmentative Communication Specialist
1022 Heyl Road
Wooster, OH 44691
1-800-262-1984
1800-848-8008
http://www.prentrom.com mes.cons@prentrom.com
Division of Special Education
State coordinator of vocational education for students with disabilities
Lawrence Dennis
933 High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-466-2650
Division of Special Education
Special Education
John Herner, Director
933 High Street
614-466-2650
OH Department of Education- Special Ed. Division
State Education Agency Rural Representative
Steve Ramsey
933 High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-466-2650
Step by Step Academy
Treatment, educational services, day care, ABA, adolescent program, therapy
445 East Dublin Granville Rd., Building G
Worthington, OH 48305
614-436-8704
Summit Academy Elementary School
School for students with ADHD or Asperger Syndrome
Michael Harty
870 South Detroit St.
Xenia, OH 45385
937-372-5210
http://www.summitacademies.com michael.harty@summitacademies.org
Paula & Anthony Rich Center
Support - Information Referrals - Summer
Youngstown State University 606 Wick Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44502
330-742-2752
Summit Academy Schools- Youngstown Elementary
Elementary school for children with ADHD or Asperger Syndrome
Eric Ritz
144 N. Schenley Ave.
Youngstown, OH 44509
330-259-0421
http://www.summitacademies.com eric.ritz@summitacademies.org
Summit Academy Schools- Youngstown Middle School
Middle school for students with ASDs and/or ADHD
Jessica Kohler
810 Oak St.
Youngstown, OH 44509
330-743-9235
jessica.kohler@summitacademies.org
Summit Academy Schools- Youngstown Secondary School
High school for students with ASDs, ADHD and other learning disorders
Ray Pallante
1400 Oak Hill Ave.
Youngstown, OH 44507
330-747-0950
ray.pallante@summitacademies.org
Youngstown Hearing and Speech Ct
6505 Market Street
Youngstown, OH 44512
330-726-8855
Oregon
Circle of Friends Advocacy
Advocacy & consultation for families
Joni Anderson
503-524-9420
http://www.circleoffriendsadvocacy.com purpleslp@msn.com
Project PACE (Personalizing Autistic Children's Education)
ABA provider speech & other
2360 SW 170th Ave.
Beaverton, OR 97006
503-356-8334
http://www.projectpace.biz contact@projectpace.com
Asperger Counseling Northwest
Adult counseling services
Nan Lester, MS, PC
943 Washington St.
Eugene, OR 97401
541-345-8588
aspergercounseling@comcast.net
Autism Training & Support, Inc.
Evulations, training & support services
P.O. Box 41995
Eugene, OR 97404
541-689-2327
http://www.autismtraining.com info@autismtraining.com
Bridgeway House
treatments, therapies, counseling, instruction, training, advocacy, support, info
708 W. 10th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97402
541-345-0805
Direction Service
Multi-program family support agency
3411-A Willamette Street, P.O. Box 51360
Eugene, OR 97405
541-686-5060
541-284-4759 (TTY)
http://www.directionservice.org
TRIPS Inc.
Special adventures
Leslie Peterson
PO Box 10885
Eugene, OR 97440
1-800-686-1013
University of Oregon UCEDD
Center on Human Development
5252 University of Oregon
541-346-3591
Lisa A. Lieberman, MSW, LCSW
Counseling and Psychotherapy
Lisa A. Lieberman, MSW, LCSW
15100 SW Boones Ferry Rd., Suite 750
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
503-697-5956
http://www.disabilityinthefamily.com lisalieb@comcast.net
Autism Society of Oregon- Lane County Chapter
ASA Chapters, Information and Support
Mary-Minn Sirag, Tim Mueller, Representatives
541-689-2228
541-52107208
New Breakthroughs
Education & Technology
89911 Greenwood Drive
Leaburg, OR 97489
541-741-5070
Oregon Chapter- Autism Society of America
ASA Chapters, Information and Support
P.O. Box 396
Marylhurst, OR 97036
888-288-4761
Asperger Syndrome Partners
Group for both Partners & Marriages
Roger N. Meyer Lisa Lieberman
Tabor Heights United Methodist Church
ASA of Oregon
P.O. Box 91561
503-292-6823
Association for Children & Adults with Learning Disabilities
4475 SW Scholls Ferry Rd. Suite 170
Portland, OR 97225
503-203-8448
888-899-2253
http://www.oac/d.org ocald@teteport.com
Building Bridges
Home-based interventions
Elizabeth Steege, Board Cert. Behav. Analyst
348 SE 50th Avenue
Portland, OR 97215
503-810-4325
http://www.bridgespdx.com steege@aol.com
Debby Greene, MS
Autism specialist
Debby Greene, MS
http://www.roadmapsforautism.com
Dr. Chris Chlebowski
Pediatric chiropractor, autism/asperger treatment using homeopathy, cranio-sacral therapy, & dietary methods
Dr. Chris Chlebowski
923 Northeast Couch Street
Portland, OR 97232
503-236-9609
http://www.drchrischlebowski.com info@drchrischlebowski.com
Emmanuel Medical Office Building
Diagnosis & treatment
Jay Edwards, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
501 North Graham, Suite 365
Portland, OR 97227
503-219-9993
New Leaves Clinic
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and consultation
Dr. Cynthia Arnold, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
200 S.W. Market, Ste. 390
Portland, OR 97201
503-274-0996
http://www.NewLeavesClinic.com DrArnold@NewLeavesClinic.com
OHSU-CDRC Autism Program
Developing treatment for children, adolescents& adults across autism spectrum
Karen Grant, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
707 SW Gaines Rd.
Portland, OR 97239
503-418-1432
Oregon Advocacy Center
620 SW 5th Avenue 5th Floor
503-243-2081
800-452-1694
Oregon Association for Children&Adults with Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities
Evelyn Murphy, Executive Director
3903 Southwest Kelly, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
503-229-4439
Oregon Health Sciences University
Child Development & Rehabilitation, Education
Gloria L. Krahn, Director
P.O. Box 574
Portland, OR 97207
503-494-8364
http://www.ucedd.uoregon.edu uap@ohsu.edu
Pcific Northwest Adult Support Group over 18
Support Group for adults with autism, Asperger's and other related disorders
Post Office Box 5094
503-920-3001
Portland Asperger's Syndrome Network
Support group family activities &
Marcus Chavez, Kendra Hogue
Tabor Heights United Methodist Church
Trillium Family Services
Diagnosis and Treatment
Margaret Puckette
Portland, OR 97202
503-813-7741
http://www.trilliumfamily.org MPuckette@trilliumfamily.org
Waverly Children's Home
Residential home for special needs chilren
3350 SE Woodward
Portland, OR 97202
503-813-7741
Portland Asperger Adult Support Grp
Roger N. Meyer, Moderator & co-facilitator
Independence Living Resources Center Methodist Church
503-666-2776
Autism Society of Oregon
P.O. Box 13884
Salem, OR 97309
503-234-5729
Center for Study of Autism
Auditory Integration training
P.O. Box 4538
Salem, OR 97302
503-363-9110
http://www.autism.net autism@euphora.com
Dept. of Consumer & Business Serv.
350 Winter St. N.E. Rm 440
Salem, OR 97310
503-947-7984
800-722-4134 OR only
Governor's Advocacy Office
503-945-6904
Office of Special Education
Birth through 2
Department of Education 255 Capital Street N.E.
503-378-3598
http://www.ode.state.or.us/sped
Office of Special Education, Dept. of Education
Ages 3 through 5
Jane Mulholland, Assistant Superintendent
Dept. of Education, 255 Capitol Street N.E. 255 Capital Street N.E.
503-378-3598
Oregon Developmental Disabilities Council
Planning for those with developmental disabilities
Charlotte Duncan, Executive Director
540 24th Place NE
503-945-9941
800-292-4154 OR only
http://www.oddc.org oddc@oddc.org
Oregon Speech and Hearing Assoc.
P.O. Box 523
Salem, OR 97308
503-370-7019
http://www.healthcaresource.com/osha
Seniors & People w/Disabilities
Dept. of Human Resources 2575 Bitten Street NW
Salem, OR 97310
503-378-2429
State Department of Education: Special Education
Steven B. Johnson, Associate Superintendent
255 Capitol Street
503-378-3598, ext. 639
State Office of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Vocational Education for students with disabilities, & disadvantaged students
Holly Miles
255 Capitol Street N.E.
(503) 378-3584
State Services for Autism
255 Capital Street N.E.
503-585-0855
Vocational Rehabilitation Division
Dept. of Human Services 500 Summer Street NE
503-945-5880
KindTree Productions
Oregon Parents United- Parents Support Group
statewide Parent Support Group
http://www.oregonparentsunited.org
Planetree Health Resource Center of Mid-Columbia Medical Center
200 East 4th Street
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-8444
TNJ Dynamic Learning Services
Speech language pathology, therapy, Lindemood/Bell therapy, Tomaitis method, tutoring services
Janell Schicker, MA, CCC-SLP
1565 Hollowell St.
West Linn, OR 97068
503-722-2851
http://www.dynamiclearningservices.net tnjservices@msn.com
Game Club
Children 5-18 yrs & their parents
Michelle Kuepker
West Linn Lutheran Church 20390 Williamette Dr.
Washington State
Autism Outreach Project
1601 R. Ave.
Ancortes, WA 98221
888.704.9633
http://autism@esd189.org
Fathers Network
Information and support for Fathers of those with ASD
Greg Schell, Program Director
16120 N.E. Eighth Street
425-653-4285
Washington State
Parent to Parent
4738 172nd Ct. SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
425-641-7504
800-821-5927 WA only
Whatcom County
Parent to Parent
1111 Cornwall Ave. Suite 205
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-416-7570
Kitsap County
Parent to Parent
3243 North Perry Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98310
360-377-3473
Lewis County
Parent to Parent
203 W. Reynols Rd.
Centralia, WA 98531
360-736-9558
People First of Washington
Donna Lowary
P.O. Box 648
Clarkston, WA 99403
800-758-1123
Parent to Parent of Col
Parent to Parent
Dawn Bennett, Coordinator
613 South Main
Col, WA 99111
866-326-4864
Stevens County
Parent to Parent
165 E. Hawthorne Ave.
Colville, WA 99114
509-685-0681
Carrie Sheppard, LMHC
RDI Consultant and Provider
27023 164th Avenue SE
Covington, WA 98042
253-859-3505
http://www.carriesheppard.com/
Becker and Associates
evaluations, treatment, parent training, behavioral management, teen&adult therapy, workshops
Dr. Steve Becker
22815 Pacific Hwy. So., Ste. 5
Des Moines, WA 98198
206-824-1525
http://www.stevebeckerassociates.com stevebeckerassociates@comcast.net
ASA Washington
P.O. Box 310
360-943-2205
http://www.autismsocietyofwa.org autismsociety@hotmail.com
Chelan/Douglas Counties
Parent to Parent
636 Valley Mall Parkway, Suite 200
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
509-886-6318
Washington Protection & Advocacy System
180 West Dayton St Suite 102
425-776-1199
800-905-0209
http://www.wpas-rights.org wpas@wypas-rights.org
Parent to Parent of Ellensburg
Parent to Parent
Michelle Williams, Coordinator
422 North Pine
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-929-7277
800-240-5978
Snohomish County Parent to Parent
Parent to Parent support
Shane Nagel, Interim Coordinator
1513 23rd Street
Everett, WA 98203
425-258-2459, ext. 4
Blue Sky Pediatric Therapy
Sensory Integration therapy
Aimee Roberts
253-376-8265
Communication, Language and Speech Services
Certified speech/language pathologist, specialist in ABA, Floortime and PROMPT
Paula Herrington
253-874-9300
HANDLE
Learning specialist, vision therapist, trained neuro-developmental specialist
Judy Russell
360-753-5523
Kim Sweeney, Occupational Therapist
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Kim Sweeney, Occupational Therapist
360-825-7201
Northwest Vision & Learning Center
Developmental optometrist
Dr. Curtis Baxstrom
253-661-6005
Speech and Language Services
Certified Speech/Language Pathologist specializing in neuromuscular&language disorders
Phyllis Debertin
253-661-7942
LEO
Social skills for people with developmental disabilities
Rose Finnegan, Board of Directors
P.O. Box 117
Issaquah, WA 98027
425-392-5682
CCR South King County- Kent
Childcare assistance for families in challenging situations
232 2nd Ave. South, Suite 104
Kent, WA 98032
253-852-1908
ASA of King County
ASA Chapters, information and support
Angela Dawson
206-372-0465
http://www.autismsocietyofwa.org/ASK angela_nicole@hotmail.com
Insurance Dept.
4224 6th Avenue S.E. Building 4
360-407-0383
800-397-4422 WA only
Thurston County
Parent to Parent
1012 Homann Dr. SE
Lacey, WA 98503
360-352-1126
Pacific County
Parent to Parent
2200 Washington Ave. North
Long Beach, WA 98631
360-642-5522
Cowiltz/Wahkiakum Counties
Parent to Parent
1410 8th Ave., #15
Longview, WA 98632
306-425-5494
The David McBee Children's Center
Life Skills Training, education, tutoring, special events for children with autism in grades K-12
3999 Maple St.
Loon Lake, WA 99148
509-233-8872
Skagit County
Parent to Parent
320 Pacific Place
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
360-416-7570
Support Group for Adults with Autism, AS, AC's and Friends
adult support group
Island County
Parent to Parent
1900 SE Pioneer Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
360-679-5358
Community & Family Health
Dept. of Health P.O. Box 47830
360-236-3703
Developmental Disabilities Council
2600 Martin Way, Suite F, P.O. Box 48314
360-753-3908
800-634-4473 TDD
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Dept. of Social & Health Serv. P.O. Box 45340
360-438-8008
Early Childhood Services
Ages 3 through 5
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction P.O. Box 47200
360-753-0317
360-586-0126 TTY
http://www.k12.wa.us ashureen@ospi.wednet.edu
Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program, Dept. of Social & Health Services
Birth through 2
Division of Developmental Disabilities P.O. Box 45201
360-902-8490
360-902-7864 TTY
http://www.wa.gov/dshs/heip/iteip.html
Living With Autism
Group therapy for adults with Aspergers
Group Health Cooperative South Bldg.
http://aspergersnw.tripod.com aspergersnw@hotmail.com
Olympia Asperger Educational Support Group
Group for educators, Healthcare prof.
Renee Buell
Group Health Cooperative
360-459-2030
Special Education Section
Special Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction P.O. Box 47200
360-753-6733
360-586-0126 TTY
http://www.k12.wa.us/specialed speced@ospi.wednet.edu
Okanogan County
Parent to Parent
P.O. Box 3208
Omak, WA 98841
509-826-8496
Association for Autistic Children in Western Australia
Suite 114, 396 Scarborough Beach Road
61-09-481-1411
Pomeroy Parent to Parent
Parent to Parent
Anne Gingerich, Director
1511 Deadman Road
Pomeroy, WA 99347
866-326-4864
Clallam County
Parent to Parent
522 W. 8th St.
Port Angeles, WA 98362
360-417-1342
julie4parentsupport@hotmail.com
Port Townsend Parent to Parent
Parent to Parent
Penny James, Co-Coordinator
210 Polk Street, Suite 3
Port Townsend, WA 98368
260-344-3173
Asperger Support Network
Resources, information and support for individuals, families & professionals dealingw/ASD
Helen Powell
http://www.seattleaspergers.org helen@seattleaspergers.org, seattleaspergers@yahoo.com
Whitman County
Parent to Parent
425 SW Shirley
Pullman, WA 99163
208-883-2640
CCR East King County- Redmond
Childcare help for families in challenging situations
16315 NE 87th Street, Building B
Redmond, WA 98052
425-865-9350
425-865-9033
Ferry County
Parent to Parent
42 Klondike Rd.
Republic, WA 99166
509-775-0382
Asperger's Northwest- Education and Support Group
Information and support for parents. caregivers,educators &healthcare professionals
The Seattle Children's Home, 2142 10th Avenue W
Asperger's Northwest-Living With Autism Group
Support group for adults with AS
125 16th Avenue East on Capitol Hill
Autism Center Washington University UCEDD
Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D. Director
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195
206-221-6806
http://www.depts.washington.edu/uwautism
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound
Margie Cashman, MD
1730 Minor Ave. 14th Floor
206-287-2500
Childcare Resources (CCR) Seattle/North King County
Childcare resources and assistance
1225 South Weller, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98144
206-329-1011
Gift of Gab Conversation Skills Groups
Asperger Syndrome/High Functioning Autism
Karen Roe
Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98103
206-782-2232
http://www.Giftof GabConversation.com MasterCoachKaren@KarenRoe.com
Neurodevelopmental Clinic
Team evaluations & diagnosis
Children's Hospital & Medical Center 4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206-526-2000
Northwest Justice Project- Seattle
Free civil legal services to low-income people
401 Second Avenue S, Suite 107
Seattle, WA 98104
206-464-1519
1-800-201-9737 (TDD)
Outdoors for All Foundation
Year round instruction in outdoor recreation for people with special needs
2 Nickerson Street, Suite 101
206-838-6030
425-462-0978
Russell B. Hanford, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Diagnosis& treatment
1728 E. Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98122
206-409-9613
Seattle Public Schools Special Needs Resource Center
Support group for parents
Helen Powell
206-568-7634
Sibling Support Project
National program dedicated to the interests of brothers & sisters
Children's Hosiptal and Medical Center P.O. Box 5371
Seattle, WA 98105
206-368-4911
http://www.seattlechildrens.org.sibsupp mdj9@quest.net
William Dussault, Esq.
Disabilities rights attorney
William Dussault, Esq.
219 E. Galer St.
Seattle, WA 98102
206-324-4300
Mason County
Parent to Parent
P.O. Box E
Shelton, WA 98584
360-426-5430
Shoreline Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS Parent Support Group
Support group for parents of children with ASD's
Firecrest Campus, Activity Building, 15230 15th Ave NE
Jane O'Donnell
Jane O'Donnell
20113 53rd St. SE
Snohomish, WA 98290
425-939-1490
ASA of Southwest Washington
ASA chapters, information and support
Victoria Fitzsimmons
360-896-6169
http://www.autismsocietyofwa.org/ASW-SWC aswswc@autismsocietyofwa.org
DO-IT (Disabilities,Opportunities,Internet-working, & Technology)
Program for people w/disabilities pursuing college and careers
Nan Hawthorne, Information Specialist
University of Washington Box 355670
206-685-3648
888-972-3648
Northwest Neurobehavioral Institute
Christine R. Guzzardo, PhD
Clinical Neuropsychologist
509-456-3600
Washington Chapter- Autism Society of America
ASA Chapters, Information and Support, Legal/Advocacy Training
Chanda Davis, Treasurer
1403 S. Grand Blvd., Suite 203 South
Spokane, WA 99203
888-ASW-4-YOU
Autism Center
University of Washington UCEDD
Cherry Parkes Bldg.
1900 Commerce St.
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-692-4721
http://www.depts.washington.edu/uwasutism
Parents Are Vital in Education (PAVE)
6316 South 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
253-565-2266
800-572-7368
http://www.washingtonpave.org wpave9@washingtonpave.com
Pierce County Parent to Parent
Parent to Parent
Michelle Lehosky
6316 South 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
253-565-2266
253-565-2266
Tri-Cities ASA Chapter
ASA Chapters, information and support
Terry Buck
509-375-2121
http://www.autismsocietyofwatcc.com aswwrc@autismsocietyofwa.org
Clark/Shamania Counties
Parent to Parent
P.o> Box 2608
Vancover, WA 98668
360-254-1562
Auditory Integration Training
25947 Gold Beach Dr. SW
Vashon Island, WA 98070
Walla Walla / Columbia Counties
Parent to Parent
P.O. Box 1595
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-527-3278
Grant/AdamsCounties
Columbia Basin Parent to Parent
23290 Road 8.5 SE
Warden, WA 98857
509-349-7127
Washington Sensory Disabilities Service
Services for those with sensory disabilities
Terri Thurston, Executive Director
North Central ESD, 430 Olds Station Road
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-665-2519
800-572-7000
territ@ncesd.org; wsds@psesd.org
Autism Association of Western Australia
Locked Bag 9, Post Office
61 (08) 9489-98900
http://www.autism.org.au autismwa@autism.org.au
Klickitat County
Parent to Parent
P.O. Box 1580
White Salmon, Wa 98672
509-493-4233
Yakima County
Parent to Parent
3801 Kern Rd.
Yakima, WA 98902
509-574-3200
Government Organizations
Here are a few government organizations you can contact to help you find information on autism support, which includes support groups:
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Autism spectrum disorder information from the CDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) keeps track of conditions that impact Americans, from diabetes and substance abuse to mental illness and developmental conditions like autism. Their information on autism provides a solid overview of this development disorder, so you can read more about your child’s condition.
They also provide a page, Links to Other Websites, with extensive information on groups offering support, funding, and research information. The page includes listings of mutual support groups, both in person and online.
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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Blog: This page provides a lot of information, personal stories and interviews, and approaches to support for parents and guardians of children with autism. Start here to understand that you are not alone. It can be a launching point for finding support through your child’s daycare or school.
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Behavioral Health Services Locator:The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has an online search tool to help you find behavioral treatment for many conditions, including support groups for parents of children with autism.
Nonprofits & Community Organizations
Nonprofits and community organizations provide a lot of support for children and adults with autism, along with their families. These are some of the leading nonprofit groups offering support for families of autistic individuals:
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Autism Speaks: This organization provides a range of information and services to help people with autism and their families, including an online support group. While many people prefer to meet in person, online support groups offer a level of anonymity, convenience, and diversity that an in-person meeting may not provide. You might be able to find more help for your specific situation or connect with families going through similar issues all over the world.
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Center for Parent Information and Resources: This organization offers trainings throughout all 50 states, so parents of young children with specific disabilities, including autism, can get the help and support they need to provide a safe and supportive environment for their children. These trainings can help you meet likeminded people going through a similar experience as well.