Autism Support & Information Groups
Los Angeles Families for Effective Autism Treatment (LA FEAT)
A parent group with monthly meetings in the South Bay, LA FEAT provides information regarding empirically-validated interventions for autism.
www.lafeat.org
(866) 4LA-FEAT
Advocates for Special Kids (ASK)
ASK is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping parents with issues related to special educ ation, with monthly meetings in Manhattan Beach and a helpful website.
www.advocatesforspecialkids.org
(310) 480-9310
The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)
ASAT is dedicated to disseminating accurate, scientifically valid information about autism and its treatment options.
www.asatonline.org
(781) 397-8943
Autism speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. http://www.autismspeaks.org/
(212) 252-8584
2 Park Avenue
11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Autism Society of America (ASA)
This national group has many local chapters.
www.autism-society.org
(800) 3-AUTISM
Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS)
OASIS' site is full of links and resources for Asperger's information.
www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger
Attention-Deficit | Hyperactivity Disorder
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit | Hyperactivity Disorder
Associated with the CDC and the National Resource Center on AD/HD, this site contains infomation regarding diagnosis and treatment.
www.chadd.org
(800) 233-4050
Applied Behavior Analysis Information & Support
Association for Behavior Analysis international
With resources regarding the field of ABA, this organization holds very informative annual conventions and has local chapters in many areas.
www.abainternational.org
(269) 492-9310
1219 South Park Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
The BACB credentials practitioners, and provides important consumer information regarding competencies in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
www.bacb.com
Cambridge Center for Behavior Studies
CCBS provides scientifically validated information regarding the use of ABA as a treatment for autism.
www.behavior.org
ABA Resources for Recovery from Autism | PDD | Hyperlexia
This website is a vast collection of internet-based and other resources for parents implementing home-based ABA programs, compiled by parents.
members.tripod.com/RSaffran/aba.html
Athabasca University - Center for Psychology Resources
This university-based website contains many other ABA links, as well as a thorough glossary of behavioral terminology.
psych.athabascau.ca/html/aupr/ba.shtml
Regional Centers
Harbor Regional Center
The Harbor Regional Center serves the health districts of Bellflower, Harbor, Long Beach, and Torrance within the city of Los Angeles.
www.harborrc.com
(310) 540-1711
Inland Regional Center
The Inland Regional Center serves the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino.
www.inlandrc.org
(909) 890-3000
Regional Center of Orange County
The Regional Center of Orange County serves Orange County.
www.rcocdd.com
(714) 796-5100
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
The South Central Los Angeles Regional Center serves the health districts of Compton, San Antonio, South, Southeast, and Southwest within the county of Los Angeles.
www.sclarc.org
(213) 744-7000
Westside Regional Center
The Westside Regional Center serves the health districts of Inglewood and Santa Monica-West within the county of Los Angeles.
www.westsiderc.org
(310) 258-4000
Legal Resources
Wrightslaw
This website is an invaluable resource for parents, providing legal information regarding special education, the IEP process, and your and your child's rights.
www.wrightslaw.com
