Autism Spectrum Di
Table of Contents
General Resources……………………………………………………………….pg. 2
Aspergers Syndrome…………………………………………………………….pg. 5
Autism General Websites………………………………………………………pg. 7
Behavioral Therapy………………………………………………………………pg. 9
Book publishers………………………………………………………………...pg. 13
Dentists…………………………………………………………………………..pg. 15
Diagnosis/Healthcare………………………………………………………….pg.17
Doctors…………………………………………………………………………….pg.20
Family Resources………………………………………………………………..pg.22
Infants & Toddler Programs…………………………………………………..pg.25
Learning/Speech/Sensory Materials………………………………………pg. 28
Legal Rights/Advocates/Attorneys………………………………………….pg.32
Recreation/Camps………………………………………………………………pg.37
Schools/Educational Assistance…………………………………………….pg.42
Social Skills……………………………………………………………………….pg.46
Speech & Occupational Therapy…………………………………………….pg.48
Autism Spectrum Disorder
General Resources
Note: The resources listed here are to provide families with possible resources they may seek for their child. The SEARCH center does not recommend, endorse or guarantee any particular service or intervention included in this list.
Contact: We have tried our best to include all of the local resources we are aware of. If you have an additional program, resource or service, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or (951) 827-3849.
Adult Gathering, United and Autistic (AGUA)
PO Box. 1755
Glendora, CA
Ken Brewer: [email protected]
(909)392-0559
A self-run support group for adults with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. Meets every month in the Claremont area and meeting locations are rotated.
Autism Research Group
7231 Boulder Ave. #809
Highland, CA 92346
Phone: (909) 862-0351
www.stanswartz.com/autismres.htm
Email:[email protected]
The Autism Research Group is a partnership of parents and children with autism and other developmental disabilities and professionals from a wide variety of disciplines involved in research and program development in special education. Formed by Stan Swartz, a professor of special education at Cal State San Bernardino.
Autism Research Institute (ARI)
Dr. Shivinder Deol at (661) 325-7452 or email: [email protected]
4000 Stockdale Hwy., Suite D, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Dr. Kurt Norman Woeller at (951) 461-4800 or email: [email protected]
41661 Enterprise Circle North, Suite 113, Temecula, CA 92590
www.autismwebsite.com/ARI
Non-profit organization begun by Bernard Rimland that focuses on research, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of autism. ARI publishes a quarterly newsletter reviewing current autism research which costs for a year subscription. Information available in English, Spanish and French.
Coachella Valley Autism Society
77564 County Club Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92255
(760) 772-1000
Email: [email protected]
The CVASA exists to provide support for families in the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert areas. All of the programs are offered at no charge to families with a child with autism.
Inland Empire Chapter
www.ieautism.org
(909) 204-4142 x339
Provides information groups, social groups, Play and Learn Club, electronic newsletter, and resource guide for families and professionals dealing with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Autism Speaks
An organization devoted to helping individuals with Autism/ASD by funding research into causes, prevention, treatments and possible cures for Autism. This organization also raises awareness about Autism by educating the general public on issues that people with Autism/ASD face.
Center for the Study of Autism
P.O. Box 4538, Salem, OR 97302
www.autism.org
Collaborates with Autism Research Institute to provide resources and information on current issues and interventions in autism.
Cure Autism Now (CAN)
5225 Wilshire Blvd, #715, Los Angeles, CA 90036-4234
213-549-0500 or 888-8AUTISM
www.canfoundation.org
Cure Autism Now (CAN) is an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists committed to accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through raising money for research projects, education and outreach. Founded by parents of children with autism in 1995, the organization has grown from a kitchen-table effort to the largest provider of support for autism research and resources in the country. The organization's primary focus is to fund essential research through a variety of programs designed to encourage innovative approaches toward identifying the causes, prevention, treatment and a cure for autism and related disorders (description from CAN website). A free bi-annual newsletter is available for downloading.
Foundation for California State University, San Bernardino University Center for Developmental Disabilities
(909)-537-5495 or (760) 341-2883 x. 75495
www.csusb.edu/coe/centers/ucdd
Services families and children with autism in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Provides supplemental services once weekly to children and parents. Services include direct instruction to children to increase socialization, communication and appropriate behaviors, support activities for parents and siblings, instruction for improved parenting, and activities to enhance the cooperation of schools and agencies that serve children enrolled in Center programs (description taken from CSUSB website).
Inland Counties Regional Center for Developmental Disabilities (IRC)
P.O. Box 6127, San Bernardino, CA 92412
909-890-3000
Regional Centers are community-based, private, non-profit agencies which help people with a developmental disability obtain services and supports that enhance quality of life and increase independence, inclusion, and normalization (description taken from IRC website). Information also available in Spanish.
M.I.N.D. Institute
Medical Investigation of Neurological Disorders
UC Davis Medical Center
4860 Y Street, Room 3020, Sacramento, CA 95817
888-883-0961
www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute
A research organization working to identify the causes of various disabilities and develop better treatments for neuro-developmental disorders that affect children, including autism.
The Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC)
P.O.Box 22010, Santa Ana, CA, 92702-2010
714-796-5100
www.rcocdd.com
Regional Center of Orange County,within the spirit and mandate of the Lanterman Act, assist persons with developmental disabilities, and their families, in securing and coordinating those services and supports which maximize opportunities and choices for living, working, learning and recreating in the community and which result in consumer satisfaction and quality services which stress human dignity and openness to innovation (description taken from RCOC website).
Asperger’s Syndrome
Aspie.com
www.aspie.com
Site of Liane Holiday Willey, international author, motivational speaker and editor, consultant, freelance author, mother and wife who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome as an adult. Offers online access to members to podcasts, Liane’s articles, lesson plans that can be used at home or in the classroom, abridged presentations and the discounts on books and other items related to the AS world.
ASLearningAtHome
www.onelist.com/community/ASLearningAtHome
Website for families interested in home-schooling children on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Lars Perner
www.aspergerssyndrome.org
Dr Perner is presently the Assistant Professor of Clinical Marketing at the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California. His site consists of resources and free audio presentations the Dr. Perner has given.
Dr. Tony Attwood
www.tonyattwood.com.au
Website includes Dr. Attwood’s papers, resources, and more related to Asperger's Syndrome. Also included in this website, is a wealth of information including extracts from research studies published in scientific journals.
OASIS: The Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support Center and More Advanced Autistic People (MAAP)
PO Box 524, Crown Point, IN 46307
219-662-1311
Email: [email protected]
A national non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families of more advanced individuals of autism and Aspergers syndrome. Also distributes several publications on autism and asperger’s syndrome.
Open Doors
Asperger and High Functioning Autism
Alta Loma, CA
www.opendoorsnow.org
E-mail [email protected]
This website provides information on social groups for kids 5-18. In addition, you will be able to view presentations by experts in the field, question and answer sessions, resource lists, and the opportunity to connect with other individuals facing the same challenges. Parent meetings are offered at the Kids' Club Meetings where kids are given a chance to practice their social skills.
Orange County Asperger’s Disorder Support Group
Barbara Forkish
Meetings allow adults, parents and children who are impacted by Asperger’s Syndrome, atusim or PDD-NOS to interact and gain support.
ShadowSyndromeKids
www.onelist.com/community/ShadowSyndromeKids
A group website for parents who have kids with MILD forms of disabilities on the autism spectrum.
Temecula Autism Aspergers Group
http://www.temeculapost.com/taag/
Perfect for people on the autism spectrum, parents, professionals, or anyone who wants to learn more about autism.
Autism-General Websites
www.autismlink.com
Provides parents of children with autism other mentor parents. Website hosts a discussion board as well as audio talks about autism and links to other helpful resources such as advocacy rights.
Provides video interviews with top researchers and doctors in the field of autism.
www.autism-pdd.net
Provides information regarding autism, diagnosis, resources and support groups.
www.autism-resources.com
Provides links to other autism websites and advice to parents with children on the autism spectrum.
A foundation that is dedicated to research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cures for autism. This foundation is committed to raise funds to support all of their goals. In addition, their objective is to raise awareness about autism and its effects to as many people as possible.
Provides resources such as job listings and recreational activities. Website allows members to post questions to specific experts within the autism field. Also provides information on upcoming conferences and workshops, including some online conferences.
www.danasview.net/index.htm
Parent with Asperger’s Syndrome and a child diagnosed with autism created the website to disseminate information to other families.
www.disabilityscoop.com
A central, reliable source of information for families, individuals, and professionals dealing with developmental disabilities. In addition, Disability Scoop will offer original content on the issues affecting everyday life.
www.momsfightingautism.com
Moderated by Chantal Sicile-Kira, the national Autism and Adolescent columnist for the Examiner.com, Moms Fighting Autism is a monthly webinar service dedicated to helping moms who have children with autism. Each month new speakers that share their perspective on various autism topics. Offers an autism social network that connects moms coping with autism. Moms can use this network to upload photos, write journals and develop friend‘s lists.
www.sarnet.org
Daily comprehensive digest of news and information about the world of autism sent right to your email for a small annual subscription fee. No ads, no spin.
www.stanswartz.com
Autism Research Group-Stanley Swartz, Ph.D., Professor of Education, Special Education Department, CSU, San Bernardino. Autism Research Group is a partnership of parents of children with autism and professionals from a wide variety of disciplines involved in research and program development in special education. Site includes a message board.
www.togetherforautism.org
This website brings people together who are affected, in one way or another by autism. By discussing, learning, and bouncing ideas around, parents and others learn about autism and how to deal with this developmental disorder.
www.wrongplanet.net
Website provides an arena for individuals on the autism spectrum to communicate with each other.
Behavioral Therapy
ABA4Autism.com
www.aba4autism.com
Offers a 10 hour online ABA course for caregivers and professionals who want to learn some of the basics of ABA.
Applied Behavioral Consultants (ABC)
2234 E 4th Street, Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 204-4142
Email: Maridith Resendez Gutierrez at [email protected]
http://www.appliedbehaviorconsultants.com
ABC, Inc. utilizes the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis for students ages 3-13. The Ontario campus classrooms provide a 1:2 teacher to student ratio. The overall goal of this program is to prepare the student for reintegration into his/her neighborhood school.
Autism Behavior Consultants (ABC) Inland Empire Office
1880 Town and Country Dr # B101, Norco, CA 92860
(951) 737-6300
www.autismprograms.com
Provides in-home ABA programs as well as School Shadowing. Works with Inland Regional Center for early intervention programs and school districts.
Autism Partnership
200 Marina Drive, Suite C, Seal Beach, CA 90740-6057
(562)-431-9293 or (800) 816-9293
Email: [email protected]
Comprehensive program offers variety of behavioral services.
BEAMS - Behavior Education and Management Service
6921 Edison Ave., Chino,CA 91710
(909) 597-8570 x. 3
Email:[email protected]
http://beamstherapy.org
First Five and Inland Regional Center clients only. Service areas are Riverside and San
Bernardino.
B.E.S.T. Services, Inc.
411 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
(619)-442-1271
Hands-on approach to education using ABA strategies to children up to 10 years old.
California Psychcare, Inc.
4001 11th St., Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 346-4860
4500 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 843-1930
California Psychcare is dedicated to the practice of Autism assessment and intervention. Working together, a team consisting of educational psychologists, a clinical psychologist, and a behavior analyst to implement strategies to address the deficits and excesses evident in children with autism or other developmental delays.
Services are provided in a one-on-one setting, in either the home, school, or community.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders(CARD)
7145 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92504; (951) 686-2020
28991 Old Town Front St. #208, Temecula, CA; (951) 699-8640
513 W. Columbus St., Suite A, Bakersfiled, CA 93301; (661) 321-9700
Treats children with autism using an ABA approach and assists in the development of individualized treatment plans.
Center for Autism Research, Evaluation and Services- (CARES)
28999 Old Town Front St., Suite 201; Temecula, CA 92590
(858) 444-8823
Provides in-home ABA programs and school shadowing. Social Skills groups. Funded through Inland Regional Center and school districts. Services San Diego and Inland Empire.
Claremont Autism Center - McKenna College
500 E. 9th Street, Seaman Hall 235, Claremont, CA
(909) 621-8598
http://www.claremontmckenna.edu/psych/mcharlop/AutismCenter.htm
A treatment and research center for children with autism and their families. Behavioral intervention is applied via direct therapy with the children and parent training. Staff consists of highly motivated college and graduate students. The Center focuses on research addressing speech and language, motivation, and social skills. Vendorized by Inland Regional Center.
Comprehensive Autism Center, Inc.
40485 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Suite B-4, #146, Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 813-4034
www.comprehensiveautismcenter.com
The Comprehensive Autism Center, Inc. (CAC), designs Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs which are inclusive and specific to each child. The programs are designed to address each child‘s area of need. Skill areas targeted include behavior management, cognitive skills, language/communication skills, play skills, socialization skills, motor skills, and daily living skills. The CAC utilizes the principles of ABA which have been researched and found effective to address the needs of children with autism. The methodologies utilized are Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Training (NET) which includes Applied Verbal Behavior (AVB).
Coyne and Associates
38975 Sky Canyon Dr., Suite 103, Murrieta, Ca 92563
(760) 634-1125
Email: [email protected]
Offers an Early Intervention Program for children with autism younger than three years old; In-school services for children with autism and other developmental delays; a social skills program integrated within a typical preschool; and developmental, educational and behavioral evaluations. Services Orange and Riverside Counties.
David Adams, Behavior Consultant
9734 Winterberry Drive, Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 809-8488
Email: [email protected]
Board certified behavior analyst (BCBA). Provides functional behavioral assessments (FBA's), PECS training, discrete trial training, task analysis, individual behavior consulting, or training/workshops.
Family Interact Program
Dr. Jose L. Fuentes, Ph.D.
24230 Barton Road, Loma Linda, CA
www.fuentes.info
Inland Regional Center clients only. The Family Interact Program is a center-based, behavioral intervention program for families who have children with developmental disabilities. It is based on the Adaptive Independence Model and supports families in addressing behavioral problems that interfere with their child's ability to become fully independent.
Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
Child Intensive Outpatient Program
1710 Barton Road, Redlands
(877)-558-6248
http://lomalindahealth.org/behavioral-medicine-center
This program is for youth, ages 8 to 13. The child intensive outpatient program (IOP) is designed for children experiencing behavioral problems, family conflicts, and school-related difficulties. The program is projected for children who need more than outpatient visits with a psychiatrist or therapist, yet are not fitting for psychiatric hospitalization. Chiefly, the program is geared to help the whole family.
Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention (LIFE)
2910 Inland Empire Blvd. #114, Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 483-6300
Email: [email protected]
www.lovaas.com
The Lovaas Institute aims to teach social and play skills, pre-academic and independent skills to children ages 2-8.
Pacific Child & Family Associates
9007 Arrow Route, Suite 215, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-5282
Provides ABA programs for home and school that include social skills training, DTT, and working on theory of mind skills. Works with Speech and Occupational Therapists. Also has family therapy, parent training and workshops available. Vendored with Inland Regional Center and School Districts.
Sunny Days Inc.
3602 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite B208, Ontario, CA 91764
(888) 847-7955 or (909) 382-0220
Early intervention services 0-3 years and an Autism Program for children 0-12 years. Offers a variety of programs: ABA; Verbal behavior; Discrete Trial; Pivotal Response Training; Floortime and TEACCH. Vendorized through Regional Center.
Total Services
(626) 355-5160
http://totalprograms.org
Services the High Desert, Riverside and San Bernardino county areas. Provides parent education; behavioral assessment/intervention; psychological/academic assessment; education advocacy, in- classroom support: ABA in home and school: community based instruction and integration; Floortime therapy and behavioral respite care. Vendorized through Regional Center and school districts. Will accept private pay and insurance.
Book Publishers
Autism-Asperger’s Digest
800-489-0727
www.autismdigest.com
Published bi-monthly by Future Horizons and provides reports from specialists in the field and offers tips that can immediately implemented. A one-year (6 issues) subscription is .95.
Autism Asperger Publishing Company
(877) 277-8254
An independent publisher specializing in books on autism spectrum disorders based on the latest research on ASD. Offers books that provide practical solutions for individuals with ASD, parents, teachers or others working or living with an individual with an autism spectrum disorder.
The Autism File
Email: [email protected]
The Autism File is a publication of the United Kingdom available to the US by ordering online and features interventions and therapeutic treatments for children with ASD.
Autism News of Orange County
Free collaborative publication to parents and professionals devoted to sharing research-based strategies, new educational approaches, best practices and experiences in the area of autism.
Offers help in finding resources/support groups, educates parents on issues of autism, and provides a broad reference list of clinicians.
Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z
The books Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z and the Spanish version, Los Trastonos del Espectro de Autismo de la A a la Z by Barbara T. Doyle and Emily D. Iland can be purchased on this site.
Exceptional Parent
(800)-247-8080
Online resource that provides information and support to families and professionals of individuals with autism.
Focus on Autism and other Developmental Disabilities
(800)-897-3202 to place an order
Peer-reviewed journal published quarterly (4 issues a year). Publishes current research highlighting issues associated with autism spectrum disorder.
Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders (JADD)
Discusses current research on autism. JADD is a peer-reviewed, bi-monthly publication.
Pro-Ed
(800)-897-3202
www.proedinc.com
Publishes a variety of products including standardized tests, curriculum, and therapy materials. Products are appropriate for special education students and early childhood.
The Special Edge
(707)-849-2271
www.calstat.org/specialEdge.html
Published by the California Department of Education bi-monthly. Informs parents on special education issues.
Resources in Special Education ("RISE")
3041 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408)-727-5775 x110
Onsite library for Parents Helping Parents that provides over 9,000 books and videos to parents. Materials must be checked out in person.
The Special Needs Project - Worldwide Booklist
3463 State Street, Suite H, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(800)-333-6867
www.specialneeds.com
Publishes books for teachers, parents and professionals in English and Spanish on ASD.
Starfish Speciality Press
(877)-782-7347 x3
Publishes Autism Spectrum Quarterly, subscription available.
Woodbine House
(800)-843-7323
Publishes books, CD’s, DVD’s and professional resource on disabilities, inclusion and early intervention.
Dentists
Note: The dentists listed below were recommended to the Coachella Valley ASA by local parents of children with autism.
Dr. David Shiess
39872 Los Alamos, Ste A1, Murrieta
(951) 698-8418
Dental Associates of Riverside
Dr. Gary Lee
3487 Central, Riverside
(951) 369-1001
Dr. Gary U. Okamoto
General Pediatric Dentist
77564 Country Club Drive #190A, Palm Desert, CA 92211
760-360-0622
Dr. Paul Bell
12637 Hesperia Rd Suite A, Victorville
(760)245-8684
No one wears white so it is not scary to the kids.
Dr. Perri Putrasahan
Dentist & General Anesthesiologist
160 Luring, Suite F, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-325-2503
Dr. Robert Karl
42500 Bob Hope Drive, Suite A, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-568-2797
Treats special needs patients ages 15 and older.
Golden Dental
11949 Hesperia Rd, Suite A, Hesperia
(760) 244-1212
Children and adults.
Just For Kids
Dr. Rick J. Nichols, DDS
104 E. Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Redlands
(909) 798-0604
www.just4kidsdentistry.com
Years of experience working with children with autism
Loma Linda University Pediatric School of Dentistry
Loma Linda
(909) 558-4222 or (800) 422-4558; choose option 1 and then 3
www.llu.edu/dentistry/patients.page
Provides a variety of dental services and specialties at low cost.
Dr. Michael Mauer, Pedodonist
322 North H St, San Bernardino
(909) 888-1301
Mount Hill Dental
1227 W Foothill Blvd, Upland
(909) 981-5083
Moreno Valley Children’s Dentistry
24104 Sunnymead Blvd, Suite C, Moreno Valley
(951) 247-5538
Redlands Dental Surgery Center
Dr. Russell O. Seheult
1180 Nevada Street, Suite 100, Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 335-0474
Diagnosis/Healthcare
Note: There are no medical tests for diagnosing autism and an accurate diagnosis consists of a comprehensive evaluation of the individual’s communication, behavior and developmental level. Additional testing may be completed to rule out other disorders and include a psychologist, speech pathologist, pediatrician or neurologist.
California Children Services (CCS)
Riverside Location
10769 Hole Avenue, Suite 220, Riverside, CA 92505
951.358.5401
http://www.rivcoph.org/cms/ccs/
California Department of Education Diagnostic Center Southern California
4339 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032
323-222-8090
www.dcs-cde.ca.gov
Provides assessments requested by the school district. Recommendations from the evaluation are discussed with the school district and parents.
Casa Colina
Dr. Margaret Bauman
255 East Bonita Avenue, P.O. Box 6001, Pomona, CA 91769-6001
(909) 596-7733 or (866) 724-4127
Provides autism-related therapies such as structured play groups, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, behavioral specialists and group meetings for parents.
Children’s Hospital of San Diego Autism Intervention Center (CAIC)
www.chsd.org/1810.cfm
Bonnie Corbin
3020 Children's Way MC 5042 San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 788-9029 or email: [email protected]
Assists in comprehensive evaluations and specialized treatment plans
Dr. Alan Kwasman
6950 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 686-8223
www.addwiz.com
Alan Kwasman, M.D. is board certified in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics. The office accepts many types of private insurances except Medi-Cal, IEHP, and Molina.
Dr. Kotomori (Quality Life Group)
Child, Adolescent Psychiatrist
6529 Riverside Ave Ste 133, Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 684-2627
www.qualitylifegroup.com
Board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry. An expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Psychiatric Disorders. Accepts insurance – call for more information.
For OC Kids
1915 West Orangewood Ave, Suite 200, Orange,
CA 92868
(888) 962-5437 or (714) 939-6118
Located at the University of California, Irvine, For OC Kids is a collaboration between UCI and CHOC. Treatment services include speech therapy, occupational therapy or physical therapy and focus on children between the ages of 0-5. In addition, evaluations for autism are provided. Website and services also available in Spanish and Vietnamese.
Future Generations Diagnostic, Treatment and Evaluation Center
Dr. Brian Chichester and Dr. Hsinya Chichester
(909) 363-6263 or (909) 553-0857
339 Cajon St, Suite B, Redlands, CA 92373
www.futuregenerationsdtec.com
Services include behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs of children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Additional full psychological testing, family therapy, support groups and social skills groups. Services are available in English, Spanish, and Taiwanese.
Inland Counties Regional Center for Developmental Disabilities (IRC)
1365 South Waterman Avenue. San Bernardino, CA 92408
909-890-3000
www.inlandrc.org
Provides diagnosis and assessment. Also includes locations of various centers throughout the Inland Empire.
Loma Linda University, Division of Child Neurology
Department of Pediatrics
2195 Club Center Dr. Suite A, San Bernardino, CA
(909)-558-2283
www.llu.edu/llumc/neurology/pedsfaculty.html
Provide assessments for autism and treatment strategies.
Sunny Days Inc.
625 East Carnegie Drive, Suite 140, San Bernardino
(888) 847-7955 or (909) 382-0220
Vendored by the Regional Center. Sunny Days provides early intervention services (0-3yrs.) such as Independent Initial Evaluations, Family-Centered Play Based Evaluations, Individual Home Services available for children with a diagnosis of Autism and PDD to include ABA and Greenspan/DIR and Sensory Integration. Also, specific assessments in fine motor, gross motor, speech, feeding, oral/motor, cognition, social-emotional development and behavioral assessments are provided.
Tarjan Center at UCLA
Semel Institute. 760 Westwood Plaza, Suite 67-467 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1759
(310)825.0170
Evaluates and provides consultation and behavior supports to families and professionals.
Doctors
Please note: As with the local dentists, the doctors listed here are known for having some experience with children with autism; however, what works for one family may not work for another.
Defeat Autism Now (DAN!) is a project of the Autism Research Institute and DAN! Doctors conduct their practices in accordance with the DAN! Biomedical approach. See their website for more information: www.autism.com/dan/index.htm
Dr. Alan Alexander
Pediatrician
74075 El Paseo, Suite A-7, Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-340-5437
Dr. Alan S. Coit
Pediatrician
39300 Bob Hope Drive # B1108, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-340-4621
Dr. Alan Kwasman, Pediatrics
6950 Brockton Ave., Riverside
(951) 686-8223
Alan Kwasman, M.D. is board certified in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics. Accepts many types of insurances except Medi-Cal, IEHP and Molina.
Dr Andrew Hsu
8283 Grove Ave, #202, Rancho Cucamonga
(909) 982-8190
Pediatrician with experience with ASD.
Dr. Daniel J. Fitzgerald III
Psychiatrist
72624 El Paseo # C1, Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-346-4600
Dr. Edwin I. Roth
Psychiatrist
46155 Portola Ave. Apt 309, Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-341-4642
Dr. Ernesto Millan
Pediatrician
39000 Bob Hope Drive # K211, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-776-5620
Dr. Gina Davis (DAN Doctor)
Chiropractor
4050 Airport Center Drive Suite G, Palm Springs, CA
760-320-1956
Dr. Ihor A. Galarnyk
Psychiatrist
42700 Bob Hope Drive # 308, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-341-8341
Dr. Priscilla Slagle (DAN doctor)
Holistic Physician
946 Avenida Palos Verdes, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-323-4259
www.thewayup.com
Dr. Romon F. Fakhoury
Baldy View Healthcare
1780 Town and Country Dr., Ste. #103, Norco (951) 270-0757
DAN Doctor and Family Practice.
Eclipse Medical Group
Dr. Allen Iseri
1820 Fullerton Ave. #230, Corona (951) 739-5944
500 S. Anaheim Hills Rd. #234, Anaheim Hills (714) 282 5437
Eclipse Medical Group is an exceptional team of individuals dedicated to the care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Autism friendly and experienced.
Foothill Primary Care
Dr Tiffany Quan
7777 Milliken Ave, #140, Rancho Cucamonga
(909) 484-4900
Autism friendly.
Hope Wellness Center
Dr. David Mitzner, D.O
15982 Quantico Rd, Suites D & E, Apple Valley
(760) 242-8900
www.hopemedicalandwellnesscenters.com
. Services include ABA, Acupuncture, Aquatherapy, Candida (Yeast) Protocols, Cranosacral Therapies, DAN! Protocols, Detox Treatments, Diet & Nutrition, early intervention, feeding therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Center, Music Therapy, Neurofeedback, Occupational Therapy (O.T.), Physical Therapy (P.T.), Psychiatry and Speech Therapy
Family Resources
ALMA Family Services
4701 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022
Phone (323)881-3799
Email: [email protected]
Various programs offered include after school programs, swimming, and a bilingual staff that offers family and peer support groups. Services available in Spanish.
Autism Support Group in Barstow
Amber Woods – (760)-910-1023
Anyone interested in activities for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, connecting with other families and/or parents looking for support & resources can call for more info.
Dr Theodore Gerard A. Caspe, M.D
12375 Base Line Rd, Rancho Cucamonga,
(909) 899-6969
Family practice – autism friendly.
Family Resource Network
1855 South Business Center Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408-3426
800-974-5553
Provides information and support to families of children with disabilities. Parent representatives are available to help families access services and resources within their communities.
HEARTS - “Helping Everyone with Autism Reach Total Success”
Loma Vista Middle School, 110505 Arlington, Ave, Riverside, CA
Dennis Findly (909) 417-6769 or email [email protected]
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.
LA FEAT
1840 S. Gaffey Street #317, San Pedro, CA 90731-5631
Email: [email protected]
Los Angeles Families for Effective Autism Treatment holds monthly meetings in Hermosa Beach with speakers presenting current research and practices in autism.
Moms of Special Children Support Group in the Menifee Area
Leasa - (951) 672-3410
This is a support group with primarily moms of autistic children however, we welcome all special needs. We meet to discuss services as well as any topics we may be struggling in such as sleep difficulties, behaviors and we celebrate the milestones our kids hit.
Parental Stress Hotline
CHILD HELP USA HOTLINE- 24 HR.
800-422-4453
Counseling and referrals available in 140 languages. 24-hour crisis telephone assistance for persons under stress. Telephone counseling primarily, but can also provide home visiting programs and respite care.
Parents Helping Parents (PHP)
1400 Parkmoor Avenue Suite 100., San Jose, CA 95126
(408)-727-5775
Provides online resources, programs and an event calendar to promote parent education and access to services. Information also available in Japanese and Spanish.
Perris Support Group
Rob Reiner Center in Perris ―Model Autism Program
Melanie McGlaughlin (951) 683-0112 or Ruth Prystash 826-4638
Parent support group for Autism the Model Autism Program. Babysitting available and a sibling group.
Special Connections
Temecula
Maryann Zamastil at (951) 699-9852
Julie Snell at (951) 699-3127 or email: [email protected]
www.specialconnections.homestead.com
Group for all Disabilities. Meets to discuss education and health issues, social integration and other topics. Monthly meeting and other social activities held throughout the year. Contact for dates and times. A social group for children 9-13.
TACA (Talk About Curing Autism Now)
Southern California Support Group
949-640-4401
Corona Meeting the 3rd Saturday of every month- Heather Porter
HOPE INC.
1077 Civic Center Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Bakersfield Meeting the 2nd Thursday of every month- Sue Backer
Dagny’s Coffee Company
1600 20th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
San Diego Meeting the 4th Tuesday of every month- Becky Estepp
Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Churhc
17010 Pomerado Rd.
San Diego, CA 92128
*Additional locations in Long Beach, Los Angeles and Orange County
Unlocking Autism
(866) 366-3361
Assists parents of newly diagnosed children by providing direction through a parent-to-parent support hotline in an effort to network families across the country.
Infant & Toddler Programs
ABI - Autism Behavior Intervention, Inc.
www.autismbehaviorintervention.com
15910 Ventura Blvd., Suite 101, Encino, CA 91436
(818)-501-3615
Provides assessment and one on one intervention for children ages 12 months through 8 years using ABA-based discrete trial and natural environment training.
Autism Spectrum Therapies
- Los Angeles Country
6001 Bristol Parkway, Suite 200 Culver City, CA 90230
(310)-641-1100
- Orange County
1526 Brookhollow Drive, Suite 70. Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714)-641-1120
- San Gabriel Country
147 East Olive Avenue. Monrovia, CA 91016
(626)-446-1101
Provides in home intervention in the areas of communication, social skills and play therapy for the ages of 0-4 years. Serves the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire
California
800-515-2229
Provides evaluative and appropriate intervention assistance for qualified children from birth to 36 months.
Carolyn E Wylie Center for Children, Youth & Families
4164 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA
Email: [email protected]
(951) 683-5193
The Wylie Center offers Home Programs and Center-Based programs for young children with special needs at the following locations:
- Calvary Site (Toddler/Preschool Early Intervention/DayCare)
4495 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA (951) 369-8105 email:[email protected]
- Grant Site (Infant/Toddler/Preschool Early Intervention/DayCare)
4011 14th Street , Riverside, CA (951) 680-1247
Email: [email protected]
- Potomac Site (Preschool Early Intervention/Daycare)
7177 Potomac Street , Riverside, CA (951)784-0021
Email: [email protected]
- Cypress Springs Site (Infant/Toddler/Preschool Early Intervention/DayCare)
7850 Cypress Avenue, Riverside, CA (951) 710-1397
email:[email protected]
- Autism Spectrum Intervention Clinic 4164 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA
(951) 683-5193
Early Start Family Resource Network
Inland Counties Regional Center
P.O. Box 6127, San Bernardino, CA 92412
(800)-974-5553
Early intervention services through the Department of Education that may include, but are not limited to assistive technology, family training, assessment, respite services, and speech and language services.
Early Head Start
Riverside County Office of Education
Attention: Infant Circle
P.O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502
951-683-0112
Focuses on the cognitive and social/emotional growth of infants and toddlers from ages 0-36 months. In addition, trainings are provided for families.
Inland Early Steps Services, Inc
1824 E. Elma Court, Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 974-0280 or (909) 974-0277
An Infant Developmental program vendored with Inland Regional Center. Provides 1:1
infant intervention, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
Para Los Niños
Ontario, CA
(909) 230-6400
Provides workshops, parenting classes and family based services, emergency services and referrals, case management, home visitations, individuals, family and group counseling for low income or at-risk families with a child between the ages of 0-5 years. You must reside within the zip codes of 91764, 91762, 91761, 91730, 91763 or 91786.
Sunny Days Inc.
3602 Inland Empire Blvd, Suite B208, Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 476-6464
Email:[email protected]
www.sunnydays.com
Sunny Days Inc. is an Early Intervention Program that serves children from birth to three years of age with developmental needs. Services are provided in family homes, child care settings, and other community locations. The therapies used are ABA, DIR, and Sensory Integration.
Learning/Speech/Sensory Materials
Autism Coach
www.autismcoach.com
Offers products, software and information for children on the autism spectrum.
Autism Shop
www.autismshop.com
An on-line Book Store that is packed with merchandise and information for individuals with ASD and those who love, care for, and educate them.
Autism Teaching Tools
www.autismteachingtools.com
Provides information on a variety of issues related to autism such as behavior issues, play, toys and games, education guides and videos. Appropriate for parents and teachers.
Beyond Play
1-877-428-1244
www.beyondplay.com
Provides early intervention products for young children with special needs that includes products such as play toys, oral motor activities, furniture and books.
Childswork / Childsplay Center for Applied Psychology, Inc.
800-962-1141
www.childswork.com
Products developed for therapy and classroom settings focusing on behavioral, social and emotional aspects for children.
Creative Communicating
435-645-7737
www.creativecommunicating.com
Catalog available for downloading.
Different Roads to Learning
800-853-1057
www.difflearn.com
Different resources for children with autism. Most products stem from an applied behavioral analysis approach.
Dis-Abilities Online
www.disabilities-online.com
An internet directory of information concerning all aspects of disabilities, broken down into categories.
Discount School Supply
www.discountschoolsupply.com
Provides low price early childhood educational products.
Don Johnston, Inc.
P.O. Box 639, Wauconda, IL 60084
800-999-4660
www.donjohnston.com
Provides literacy techniques through computer software that is available for in home or classroom use.
Do2Learn
www.do2learn.com
Sells products and provides downloads for educational activities.
Elliecards- Early Learning Images
www.elliecards.com/
An augmentative communication system using pre-printed picture cards. Pictures are realistic and laminated.
Fast ForWord- Scientific Learning Corp.
www.scientificlearning.com
Provides intensive reading programs for various grade levels available on the internet and CD-ROM.
Greenhouse Publications
www.greenhousepub.com
Develops interactive reading books and communication cards that can be used with augmentative communication systems.
IntelliTools, Inc.
www.intellitools.com
Software available for students in K-8 who use assistive technology, are on an IEP, are English language learners or need extra educational support.
Kaplan
www.kaplanco.com
Produces products that promote early childhood development through play.
Lakeshore Learning Materials
www.lakeshorelearning.com
A variety of educational activities geared toward elementary school students.
Laureate Learning Systems
www.llsys.com
Laureate produces special needs software that focuses on cause and effect, turn-taking, vocabulary, syntax, cognition, auditory processing and reading.
Learning Fundamentals
www.learningfundamentals.com
Sells programs for aimed to improve attention, language and speech. Materials are also available in Spanish.
Lingui Systems
www.linguisystems.com
Founded by speech and language pathologists, LinguiSystems produces materials for specific disabilities that promote language skills, mathematics abilities, reading, problem solving and memory.
Mayer-Johnson Co.
www.mayerjohnson.com
Provides picture communication systems. A product search guide allows users to search products based on theme, developmental stage and learning category.
Mobile Thinking, LLC
Produces software program that records and reports discrete trial information.
NASCO Special Education Instructional Supplies
Online catalog that provides a variety of products such as special education, health care, and nutrition products.
PCI Educational Publishing, Inc.
www.pcicatalog.com
PCI materials support secondary and special education students.
Play with a purpose
888-330-1826
www.pwaponline.com
Play With a Purpose makes available high-quality early childhood education resources and school supplies, including playground equipment, active play products, arts and crafts, literacy, math, and furniture to professionals at preschools, daycares, and other early learning facilities.
Pocket Full of Therapy
800-PFOT-124
www.pfot.com
Occupational therapists began this product that provides pediatric and school-based products.
Pyramid Educational Consultants
226 West Park Place, Suite 1, Newark, DE 19711
888-732-7462
http://www.pecsproducts.com/catalog/
Develops products for augmentative communication systems. The Picture Exchange Communication System was developed by this company.
Sensory Comfort
Items are sold for children who have sensory processing differences.
Sensory Time Center
A child development center specially designed for children with autism and other special needs. A place for parents and children to take what they've learned in their therapy sessions and put into practice at our center. Children are able to make progress through play and interaction.
Skillbuildingbuddies.com
http://skillbuildingbuddies.com
A video on demand website for children with ASD and learners with other social learning and communication challenges. The site offers educational videos and support materials for children in the areas of: Social Skills, Adaptive Skills, Communication Skills and Motor Skills. The site also offers users FREE online access to educational videos for children with printable activities.
Southpaw Enterprises
Southpaw manufactures sensory integration, developmental products and pediatric therapy equipment.
SporTime-Abilitations and Integrations
www.abilitations.com
www.integrationscatalog.com
Develops products that address the areas of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, special education, adapted physical education, home use and school.
The Disability Link Barn
www.accessunlimited.com/links.html
Provides links on various disabilities.
Tuned in to Learning
www.tunedintolearning.com
A music-assisted learning curriculum for special education, designed to help children and teens with autism, Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, brain injury, learning disabilities, speech disorders, orthopedic impairments, and other learning needs.
Legal Rights/Advocates/Attorneys
ADA Home Page
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Government website that provides info. on the Americans with Disabilities Act and links to publication about ADA.
California Association for Parent-Child Advocacy (CAPCA)
A statewide organization that deals with both legislative and policy initiatives that affect the education and lifelong outlook of students with disabilities in California. In addition, CAPCA offers several programs to families and children with disabilities. Membership is required to access the member section of the website.
California Dept. of Education, Specialized Programs
1430 North Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
800-926-0648 Weekdays 9-4 PM
Provides information on special education current issues, family resources, laws, and services for students between the ages of 3 and 21. Includes downloadable information on parent’s rights and a detailed description of ensuring special needs students are receiving the programs and services they need. Includes a phone line to provide assistance on information and resources for families, educators, and advocates
California Disability Community Action Network
Sacramento, CA
www.cdcan.us
Up-to-date information on legislation and news affecting the disability community.
California State government legislative site:
Cathy S. Holmes
Best, Best, and Krieger, LLP
3750 University Avenue, Suite 400, P.O. Box 1028, Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 686- 1450
Christina M. Cameron
Stutz, Artiano, Shinoff and Holtz, A Professional Corporation
2488 Historic Decatur Road, 2nd Floor, San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 232- 3122
Community Access Center (ACESS)
6848 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 150, Riverside, CA 92506; 951-274-0358
81-730 Hwy 111, Suite 2, Indio, CA; (760) 347-4888
550 E. 6th St, Beaumont, CA; (951) 769-8539
The mission of Community Access Center is to empower persons with disabilities to control their own lives, create an accessible community and advocate to achieve complete social, economic, and political integration. Will attend IEP or IPP meetings for Regional Center (description from ACESS website).
Community Awareness for Special Kids
3857 Schafer Ave., Suite A, Chino
Memi Iriye: (909) 248-1314 or [email protected]
(909) 714-4523 in Spanish
Constance M. Taylor
Law Offices of Margaret A. Chidester & Associates
17592 17th St Ste 300
Tustin, CA 92624
(714) 730-8447
Daniel Hantman, Esquire
4072 Chestnut Street, Riverside
(951) 784-4400
Accepts Social Security cases for both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties
Developmental Disabilities Area Board #11 (Orange County)
2000 E. Fourth Street, Suite 115, Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-558-4404
Email: [email protected]
One of thirteen board offices of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Developmental Disabilities Area Board #12 (Riverside, San Bernardino)
650 E. Hospitality Lane Suite 280, San Bernardino, CA 92408
800-962-8073 or 909-890-1439
Email: [email protected]
One of thirteen board offices of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Disability Rights Advocates (DRA)
2001 Center Street, Third Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704-1204
A non-profit legal group focused on protecting and advancing the rights of the disabled. DRA does not charge their clients for their services.
Disability Rights Legal Center
919 Albany Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Main info: (213) 736-1031
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Formerly known as the Western Law Center for Disability Rights, this organization, which is located at Loyola Law School, provides legal services for people with disability rights.
Ellen Scott Elliott
Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann, and Girard, A Law Corporation
1675 Chester Avenue Suite 320, Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 864-3800
Findlaw
http://findlaw.com
Legal resource website with information on attorneys (sorted by practice area and location), laws, and other basic legal information.
Gregory A. Muir
The Law Offices of Young Woldridge LLP
1800 30th Street, Fourth Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 327-9661
(800) 350-9669
Inland Counties Legal Services Inc.
(888) 245-4257
Offices in Blythe, Indio, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Bernardino, Victorville
ICLS is committed to secure justice and equality for low-income persons who otherwise would not have access to the judicial system. ICLS offers high quality legal assistance through advocacy and community legal education. ICLS is a non-profit 501c(3) corporation serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and receives federal, state, and local county funding.
Inland Counties Regional Center for Developmental Disabilities (IRC)
Street: 1365 South Waterman Avenue
P.O. Box 6127, San Bernardino, CA 62412-6127
909-890-3000
Serves individuals with disabilities and provides a consumer service coordinator to families. Also contains a section where questions may be submitted to IRC staff.
James E. Dunn
Law Offices of James Dunn
550 West C. Street, Suite 1960, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-5778
Janice S. Cleveland, Esquire
5041 La Mart Drive, Suite 230, Riverside
(951) 680-9195
Specializing in advocating for children in or needing special education, including due process hearing, federal court proceedings & retaliation suits.
Joyce E. Paul
Parker & Covert LLP
East Building, Suite 204, 17862 East Seventeenth Street, Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 573-0900
Law Office of Ralph Lewis
40960 California Oaks Rd, Ste. 267, Murrieta
(951) 696-4777
Specializes in the representation of classified children in disputes with school districts pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Law Offices of Vivian McPayah-Obiamalu, Esquire
13831 Roswell Avenue Suite 1, Chino (909) 548-3498
Practices in a number of areas including Special Education Law. Services include IEPs, Mediation, Due Process, harassment and discrimination.
Maria E. Gless
Best, Best, and Krieger, LLP
3750 University Avenue, Suite 400, P.O. Box 1028, Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 686-1450
Office of Clients Rights' Advocacy (OCRA)
Inland Regional Center
(909) 890-4798
OCRA is a statewide office run by Protection & Advocacy, Inc. through a contract with the California Dept. of Developmental Services. Chiefly, OCRA employs a Clients Rights' Advocate at each regional center.
Protection & Advocacy, Inc. (PAI)
So. Calif. Office
3580 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 902, Los Angeles, CA 90010
800-776-5746
www.pai-ca.org
Informs, trains, and advocates for people with disabilities. Also provides information in multiple languages.
Skip Field, Esquire
3877 Twelfth Street, Riverside
(951) 750-2502
www.attorneyskipfeild.com
Practices Special Education Law. Serves Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties.
Susan Moroff, Special Education Advocate
(760) 727-2473
Serving San Diego, Riverside and Orange County California.
Can help develop an Individualized Educational Plan to obtain social, emotional and educational goals, assessments in areas of suspected disabilities, receive services specifically designed for your child‘s special needs and help determine the best placement for your child. Free Consultation.
Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK)
100 West Cerritos Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92805; (714)-533-8275
Inland Empire: Elias Alvarado (909) 890-9560
A non-profit organization that provides training, resources, referrals, and awareness of community programs to persons with disabilities, their families, and educators. Information is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Woodsmall Law Group
2600 Mission Street, Suite 200, San Marino, CA 91108
626-440-0028
Specializes in protecting and advancing the rights of children with disabilities in areas related to access in the community and educational system.
Vivian McPayah-Obiamalu
Law Office of Vivian McPayah-Obiamalu
13831 Roswell Avenue, Suite I, Chino, CA 91710
(909) 548-3498
Wrightslaw
Provides thousands of articles and free resources regarding special education. Informs parents on special education laws and provides trainings around the country.
Recreation/Camps
AbilityFirst Claremont Center
480 South Indian Hill Boulevard, Claremont
626-396-1010
www.abilityfirst.org
Provides the community with after-school children’s programs and a Recreation and Leisure Program for children and adults with physical disabilities and developmental disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and epilepsy. The after school program is open Mon –Fri for ages 5-22. The Recreation and Leisure Program is for ages 18 and up. These activities are vendored by the Inland Regional Center.
Ability First-Camp Paivika
San Bernardino National Forest
(909) 338-1102 x. 102
http://www.abilityfirst.org/programs/programs_camppaivika.aspx
Year round camp programs in the San Bernardino National Forest for kids with special needs ages 7 and up. Camp last from 5 to 6 night and serve children, teens and adults with disabilities. Horseback riding, archery, swimming, cookouts and campfires are some of the activities campers participate in.
Camp Able
6771 Dicenza Way, San Diego, CA 92119
Jenelle Nettles
858-566-0508
A camp located in Coronado, San Diego that operates for 10 weeks each summer. Provides sailing and swimming activities for students ages 6+ with disabilities at Silver Strand State Beach.
Camp Big Springs -Big Springs School
11650 Perris Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA 92557; (951) 488-0404
24977 Washington Ave., Murrieta CA 92562; (951) 304-9656
http://bigspringscenterandschool.org
A specialized day camp geared to students with for children 6-14 learning disabilities, poor social skills and/or occupational therapy needs. The camp is affiliated with Big Springs Center and a certified occupational therapist assistant. Students will work on game playing, team building, self-esteem, and much!
Camp Forrest
Joshua Tree, CA
http://www.angelview.org/Camp-Forrest
(760)-329-6471
An overnight camp that integrates learning between children with disabilities and children without disabilities to further abilities and social skills of each. Features rock climbing/repelling, archery, and rope challenge courses
Casa Colina Outdoor Adventure Program & After School Program
255 East Bonita Avenue, Pomona, CA 91769
(909) 596-7733 x2200 or (866) 724-7427 x 2200
A program that enables those with disabilities to work on their social skills, friendships, and physical skills while experiencing the outdoors.
After School Program is eight weeks and are held on Tuesday afternoons from 3pm to 5pm. Pre-program screening is required.
Summer Day Camp runs Monday- Friday from 9am to 12pm for 4 week sessions.
Center for Individual Development
8088 Palm Ln., San Bernardino, CA 92410
Cynthia Avorado Crawford (909) 384-5426
Offers two recreation therapy groups: the Sunshine Club is for ages 4 and up (11-5 pm, M-F), the “Merry Mixers” is for ages 25 on up and meets (T-Th, 9:30 am-12:30pm). Small monthly fee of for SB residents and for non-residents. Swimming groups M, T, Th, F from 2:45-4:45pm and individual exercise with a lifeguard W,F from 12-1:45pm. Small monthly fee of for SB residents and .50 for non-residents.
City of Ontario Parks and Recreation – Adapted Program
www.ci.ontario.ca.us/index.cfm/18944
The Armstrong Center (909) 395-2020, Senior Center (909) 395-2021.
Activities are for individuals who are self-sufficient and able to function in a group environment without causing harm to themselves or others, or disrupting the group. Pre-registration and payment required at least 48 hours in advance of scheduled activities are required. Activities include dining out monthly, a bowling league, dance lessons and a Social Club every Saturday morning.
Crossroads Christian Church
2331 Kellogg Ave, Corona
www.crossroadschurch.com/programs/special.asp
Jennifer Felix (951) 737-4664 x3023 or [email protected]
Diana Wilcox, 737-4664 x3081 or [email protected]
Offers Bible study classes for cognitively disabled teens and adults on Tuesday 6:30-8pm and Friday night live bible study.
E.E.K. Fitness (Exceptionally Excited Kids)
San Jacinto & Hemet
Erica Sandoval, Co-Executive Director (951) 375-6906
Email [email protected]
E.E.K. is a nonprofit organization for all special needs individual’s ages 2- 25. Individuals participate in exercise, play, socializing, non-competitive games, and nutrition to bring children and adults with special challenges into the best possible condition within their disabilities. There is also a Basketball Program for Kids and Young Adults with Disabilities on Saturdays.
IncredAble Programs in Rancho Cucamonga
(909) 477-2760 x 8055 to register
http://www.rcpark.com/incredables/index.htm
City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Services offers those with developmental delays a variety of sports such as basketball, cheer, volleyball, bowling and soccer. Singing and dancing classes are also offered. Monthy Friday night fun club available for teens ages 13 and up, small fee required.
Additional classes such as martial arts, dancing, self-defense and basketball available.
JAF Ministries Camp
(818)-707-5664
Bakersfield Office: (661) 587-6846 or Email: [email protected]
A camp that is perfect for the entire family. Camping activities include fishing, beach area, swimming pool, tennis court, spa, coffeehouse and a 50’s style dinner and religious worship.
Jumping Jacks
11138 Elm Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 989-6820
Email: [email protected]
Educate Advocate has a play group the 4th Wednesday of the month from 6-9 PM.
Say “Educate Advocate” at the door and it is for the kids to go bounce. Parents are no cost..
KidsCamps.com
877-242-9330
www.kidscamps.com/special_needs/physical_disability.html
Website that provides listing of camps for kids with special needs by region of the United States and Canada. Information provided in Spanish.
Kris’ Camp
General inquiries: (801)-733-0721 or Michelle Hardy (CA): (602) 366-5867
Email: [email protected]
Non-profit organization that provides camp for children with autism and respite for the families. In addition, a new “I Can Camp” program is less therapy-oriented and involves a 3-night stay over experience. Camp is held in the San Jacinto Mountains in Idyllwild, Southern California.
Mary and Friends, Inc.
(562) 691-1575
Christine Rico, Director
Linda Jones, Associate Director (949) 677-0961
Email: [email protected]
Featuring community integration in day settings or inclusion programs in a 1:1 individualized manner to help students acquire independence, communication and functional life skills. Serves children ages 5 and up, 7 days per week. Funded through Regional Center and private pay accepted.
My Gym
Local locations in
Anaheim Hills: 714-695-0440
Chino Hills: 909-597-6563
Irvine: 949-552-5446
Newport Beach: 949-261-5252
Palm Desert: 760-346-6307
www.my-gym.com
Age-appropriate classes for kids from 3 months to 9 years.
Pegasus Riding Academy for the Handicapped
35-450-B Pegasus Court
Palm Desert, CA 92211
760-772-3057
Email: Robin Montgomery at [email protected]
Horseback riding for children with special needs.
Sensory Time in Murrieta
41421 Date Street, Suite 101
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 600-0305
Monthly Play groups: Miki Park at (951) 662-1755
Email: [email protected]
Meets the second Saturday each month at Sensory Time in Murrieta at 10am. Cost in per child- crawlers and parents are free. Bring your own lunch!
Speech and Fun Day Camp
Riverside
Karen Affinito or Betty Lozano at (951) 544-4200 or (951) 686-0540
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
per camper hosting children from ages 3 to 8 years old diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Campers will have lots of fun horseback riding, swimming, bowling, playing soccer and water fun. The fun activities will focus on speech and social skills; the camp staff will include speech and language pathologists, teachers, behavioral therapists and more. This camp is sponsored by the Riverside Medical Foundation, Riverside Medical Clinic, and the Grove Community Church.
United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire
760-321-8184
The Skillbuilders programs brings social groups for kids 8-18 together for social activities involving team sports, field trips and crafts.
V.I.P. Girls Teen Club
Kayla & Kim Schwing
(760) 900-4399 or email: [email protected]
This group available for girls ages 13 to 22 years in the High Desert. This Club's purpose is to celebrate girlfriends and to have fun! The plan is to meet twice a month; Once to cook dinner, create things, dance or do something fun together at our homes. Then meet a second time to go on an outing/field trip. Call for more information.
YMCA
Enter your zip code into the YMCA website to locate local organizations. Ask if the closest location has staff trained to work with kids with autism.
Schools/Education Assistance
Applied Behavioral Consultants (ABC)
2234 E 4th Street, Ontario, CA
(909) 204-4142
http://www.appliedbehaviorconsultants.com
ABC, Inc. utilizes the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis for students ages 3-13. The Ontario campus classrooms provide a 1:2 teacher to student ratio. The overall goal of this program is to prepare the student for reintegration into his/her neighborhood school.
Big Springs Center & School
1189 Iowa St, Ste A, Riverside
(951) 787-0408
http://bigspringscenterandschool.org
New class for Asperger‘s or High Functioning Autism (HFA). The class co-taught by a special experienced education teacher and school psychologist. Occupational therapy, language therapy, and social skills training is available. Class seeks to improve the student‘s social interactions, impulse control, flexible thinking, time management skills, compliance, emotional regulation, peer awareness and a variety of other skills necessary to build and maintain friendships and succeed academically in the traditional classroom. Social rules and norms will be explicitly taught using social stories, comic strip conversations, role playing and modeling. The student to teacher ratio will be no more than 12:1.
Californians for Inclusive Schools (CIS)
Works to influence legislation to increase accessibility to high quality, inclusive schools for children with disabilities.
Carolyn E. Wylie Center for Children, Youth & Families
4164 Brockton Ave., Riverside
(951) 683-5193
www.wyliecenter.org
The Wylie Center is a licensed California non-public school which serves children up to age 12 with special medical and educational needs. Children who are part of the elementary program are primarily diagnosed with Autism, emotional/behavioral problems, and severe mental/physical disabilities.
Choice 2000 On-Line School
755 North A Street, Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Grades 8 – 12 Charter School. May be appropriate for students with Aspergers or High Functioning Autism that do not require supportive services. Will not accept special education students. Instruction also includes a live online virtual classroom environment, the ability to receive and turn in homework assignments online as well as a secure online assessment environment. All classes are held in real-time from your computer at home and take place throughout the day with different periods in the same way as a traditional high school. Thus, it is not a self-paced learning environment or an adult education school. Choice 2000 runs on the trimester model helping students achieve early graduation or credit recovery.
Circle of Inclusion
Discusses effective inclusion practices for children from 0-8 years. Information is also available in Spanish and in Asian languages.
Julian Charter School
P.O. Box 1780, Julian, CA, 92036
Riverside County
Contact: Laura Badillo at 951-304-3051
This charter school offers online tutoring, blended courses and K-12 education personalized for your child.
Kidship
1720 Mountain View Ave, Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-3312 x 132
Pediatric Day Health and Preschool. Providing a safe health oriented environment for medically fragile children integration into a regular preschool setting. Nurses and teachers on staff. Has also had some children with autism if accompanied by an aide or tutor.
Kings Schools
67-675 Bolero Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92262
(Preschool): 760-324-7381
(K-8): 760-324-5464
Students enjoy small classes and religious education. Spanish instruction is available.
Leroy Haynes Center- Featuring a School for Autism
233 West Baseline Rd.
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-2581
Email: [email protected]
Offering a highly structured environment in fully equipped elementary, middle school and high school classes, in this non-public school. Also offering housing for children in the welfare system and transitional living apartments for children who have aged out of the foster care system. Services include mental health services, behavioral therapy, social skills, parent training, community based instruction and sensory integration programs.
Oak Grove
24275 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta, Ca 92562; (951) 677-5599
23115 Rider St., Perris, Ca 92570; (951) 238-6022
Email: [email protected]
www.oak-grove.org
A nonprofit 24-hour residential and educational treatment center that serves children who live on the campus site and day students that go to their nonpublic school day program. The school serves students from districts throughout California. Chiefly, the school offers Designated Instructional Services (DIS) of Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, community college classes, and partial mainstreaming.
Riverside County Office of Education SELPA, Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
951- 940-6104
CAC is a team of parents with special needs children who ensure their students are receiving appropriate services.
Riverside County Office of Education
Early Start Infant Circle Program
(Designed for Birth to 3 years)
951-826-6530
Riverside County Office of Education
Resource & Referral: 2300 Market St Ste 200, Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6626
Subsidized childcare: 3939 Thirteenth Street, Riverside, CA 92501
888-296-5437
Skills for Success
1217 Sixth St., Suite 2D, Norco, CA, 92860
(951) 858-1643
Email: [email protected]
Provides educational therapy, consultation and coaching to families of children with and without special needs. Once areas of strengths and needs have been identified through parental input and academic assessments, recommendations for improvement can be provided. An educational plan can be developed to ensure academic and emotional success for each child and their family.
Sunrise School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
13130 Burbank Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
(877) 994-3588
Provides day school for students between the ages of 5-22. Sunrise School provides a highly individual curriculum focusing on hands on learning. A central focus of the program is independent living skills training.
UHS Schools
11980 Mt. Vernon Ave., Grand Terrance, CA 92313; (909)-783-8420
9994 County Farm Rd., Riverside, Ca 92503(951) 785-0504
8968 Archibald Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)-944-3765
Victorville (760)-241-8386
Hemet (951)-766-6020
Formerly known as the Keystone Schools, UHS Schools are year-round, non-public schools serving students who have been designated with emotional disturbances and students with autism or developmental disabilities grades PK-12. Our students are referred to us by contracting school districts and Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) located in the surrounding counties.
Village Glen School
13130 Burbank Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
(818) 781-0360
Village Glen School is a unique therapeutic day school designed for children with challenges in the areas of socialization, communicative and pragmatic language development and peer relations. Many of the students at Village Glen experience special needs associated with Asperger’s syndrome, high-functioning autism, anxiety-related disorders and non-verbal learning disabilities
Social Skills Groups
*See speech programs also offering many social skill groups as well.
Best Buddies
888-68-BUDDY
Provides a peer pal for students with developmental disabilities in middle school, high school and college. Online buddies are also provided.
Carla S. Hix, Psy. D.
40 N. Altadena Dr., Suite 200a
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626)-602-6442
Email: [email protected]
Social skills groups for ages 4 through adult. Parenting skills groups, consultation, and working memory training available.
Christian Counseling Service
51 W. Olive Ave, Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 793-1078
www.ccs-cares.org
Features teacher-child interaction program and parent-child interaction therapy for children ages 2-6 years. Additional floortime therapy for children ages 2 and up, parenting classes, teen groups, and dance class.
Desert Behavioral Health
Dr. Kevork Iskenderian
Dr. Brailow
16195 Siskiyou Rd Suite 120A, Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 946-2070
www.desertbehavioralhealth.com
A Family Counseling Corporation, provides behavioral health services to the Victor Valley. We offer individual, family, child and couple therapy; medication management and EAP services. Groups and classes include Anger Management and Parenting groups for adults; ADHD, Social Skills, and Divorce Recovery groups for children. Some classes are presented in Spanish. Most medical insurances are accepted.
Dr. Lori A. Harral
41690 Ivy St., Suite B, Murrieta, Ca 92562
(619) 929-2528
For children ages 7 to 12 years, Super Social Skills is an ongoing social skills group for children who have been identified as in need of assistance with social competency. The initial assessment is free. Groups are per session thereafter and many insurance companies will reimburse.
Let’s Communicate, Inc.
Marcey Utter, Speech/language Pathologist
79-440 Corporate Center Dr., Suite 113, La Quinta, CA 92253
760-564-4726 or 760-574-6157
Pediatric speech, language and social skills therapy practice.
Lucid Speech and Language Center
11870 Pierce St. Suite 270, Riverside, CA 92505; (951) 808-5850
25102 Jefferson Ave., Suite D, Murrieta, Ca 92562; (951) 461-1190
Email: [email protected]
www.lucidspeech.com
Now offering social skill groups for children ages 4-6; 7-12; and 13-18 in Riverside County. Health insurance may be able to pay for the classes with Lucid.
Speech & Occupational Therapy
California Hawaii Elks Project
http://www.chea-elks.org/inland.html
Provides services to children with disabilities at no cost to families.
· Charlene Brown, South Regional Supervisor; (951)-677-2778
24070 Crowned Partridge Lane, Murietta, CA 92526
· Mavis Johnson, O.T.; (951)-693-4787
30137 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, CA 92592
· Nancy Higbee, S.L.P. (birth to 3 only); (951)-780-9237
21230 Oaknoll Drive, Perris, CA 92570
*Also see Big Bar, Bishop, Hesperia, Palmdale and Victorville locations
Caring Communication Speech & Language Services
P.O. Box 311010, Fontana, CA 92331
(909) 543-1763
www.CaringCommunicationSpeech.com
Email: [email protected]
Caring Communication Speech & Language Services is a private practice providing assessment, intervention, and consultation services to address a variety communication needs to individuals aged 18 months to 18 years of age. Services include functional assessment and intervention, augmentative/alternative communication, and individual and group social skills training. Funding sources include private pay, regional center, and school contracts.
Childrens Learning Connection Inc.
18350 Mt. Langley #105
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714-965-2324
www.childrenslearningconnection.com
Specializes in Speech and Occupational therapy based on up-to-date research.
Corporate Talks (CT) Speech and Language Services
41593 Winchester Road, Suite 203, Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 296-0286
Email: [email protected]
Corporate Talks is a private practice speech-language pathology group servicing Southern California (Riverside & San Bernardino counties). Experienced in working with non-verbal and verbal autistic children. Accepts Tri-care insurance for military families and is working on accepting more insurance types.
Creative Communication Counseling
2961 W. Mac Arthur Blvd., #127
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714)-241-8815
Family focused pediatric speech therapy given in private and public settings.
Diane Elizabeth Williams, MS
7024 Airway Ave.
Yucca Valley, CA
Speech therapy
Inland Children's Therapy, Inc.
1001 E. Cooley Dr, Suite 101, Colton
(909) 783-1111
Physical, occupational and speech therapy.
Joanne Abrassart, MA, CCC-SLP
43763 Butternut Drive, Temecula, CA
(951) 699-8336 Private practice speech therapist.
Judy Morgan
77564 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert 92211
(760) 772-7545
Speech and Language Pathologist
Lucid Speech & Language
11870 Pierce St. Suite 270, Riverside, CA 92505; (951) 808-5850
25102 Jefferson Ave, Murrieta (951) 461-1190
www.lucidspeech.com
Dedicated exclusively to the speech and communication needs of children, from infants to adolescents. Provides complete speech and communication evaluations, assessments, therapy, and therapeutic programs for children with a wide range of speech conditions.
Mavis Johnson, O.T.
30137 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, CA 92592
951-693-4787
Nichols Speech and Language Services
41689 Enterprise Circle N. Unit 118
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 541-0615
Email: [email protected]
Serving private family speech therapy for children 18 months to 18 years.
Playworks Center for Development and Learning
112 11th Street, Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 792-0543
www.playworks.cc/main.html
Provides speech pathology services, assessment, intervention and consultation to families of young children with ASD. Services also include occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, social skills groups, and consultation. Funding sources include health insurance, private pay and some school district contracts.
Rolling Start, Inc.
570 West 4th Street, Ste #107
San Bernardino, California
92401
(909) 884-2129
www.rollingstart.com
An independent living center that provides services to adults.
Speech and Language Development Center
8699 Holder Street, Buena Park, CA 90620
(714)-821-3620
Services provided for children between 6 months and 21 years. Speech and language, counseling, occupational and physical therapy services are available.
University of Redlands- Truesdail Speech Center
1200 East Colton Avenue, Redlands, CA 92373-0999
(909)-335-4061
Evaluates individual and designs program for speech services.
Temecula Valley Therapy Services
41769 Enterprise Cr. N., Ste. 101, Temecula
(951) 303-8255
www.redlands.edu/academics/truesdail-center-for-communicative-disorders.aspx
Offers a variety of services including a complete diagnostic and therapeutic speech-language pathology clinic, reading instruction using Lindamood-Bell® programs, Earobics®, computerized programs, consultations and parent training, social skills classes, occupational therapy, feeding therapy and Fast Forward®
Wings Speech and Language Center
4100 E Jurupa St, Ste 108, Ontario, CA 91761
(909) 390-1313
Private practice certified speech pathologists. Offers speech and language therapy and Social Skills groups - Jr High and High School Age Social groups every week. Computer lab on site offers Fast Forward year round and a summer intensive session. Uses a lot of language-based computer software, video modeling and other media tools. Collaborates with school and ABA programs.
