ASD Resources
National/International Resources
Los Angeles Resources
- Department of Developmental Services
(916) 654-1987
www.dds.ca.gov
- Westside Regional Center Service Area
www.westsiderc.org/au/sa.htm
- Harbor Regional Center Service Area
www.harborrc.org/content/?args=dG1wbD0zJmNpZD01ODcmc2lkPTgmYWlkPTA%3D
- Loan Programs
Up to $10,000 interest free loan for special needs. Los Angeles Office: (323) 761-8830
www.jfla.org/loans/lp-specialNeeds.php
- Autism Society of Los Angeles
Provides information, referral, support, and advocacy for the local autism community.
www.asa-la.org
- IEP and Special Education Social Network
www.specialeducationadvisor.com/THe
- The Miracle Project
Families learn to communicate their feelings in song and performance, finding solace and joy in the act of creating.
www.themiracleproject.com
- TACA – Talk About Curing Autism
TACA’s goal is to provide education, support, and information to parents to help their children diagnosed with autism be the very best they can be.
www.talkaboutcuringautism.org
- LAFEAT – Los Angeles Families for Effective Autism Treatment
Organization dedicated to helping families in the Los Angeles area learn about and obtain the most effective autism treatment.
www.lafeat.org
- Friendship Circle Los Angeles
www.fcla.org/about-us
- Friendship Circle South Bay
www.friendshipcirclesb.com
- Vista Del Mar VIP – Vista’s Inspire Program
Program for children with Autism and other special needs.
www.vistadelmar.org/services.php?recordID=6
- GRASP – The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership
The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership - an advocacy organization serving individuals on the autism spectrum.
www.grasp.org
- Foothill Autism Alliance
A non-profit, all-volunteer organization of parents, professionals, and care-givers, dedicated to providing education, resources, and support to the autism community.
www.foothillautism.org
- Nicky’s World
Their mission is to give voice to limited communicators.
www.nickysworld.com
- A2Z Educational Advocated
A2Z helps parents obtain special education services for their children.
www.a2zeducationaladvocates.com
- Train 4 Autism
An athletic fundraising program.
http://train4autism.org
- IAN Project – Interactive Autism Network
Designed to link researchers and families together through an online support community.
www.ianproject.org
- Disability Rights Legal Centers Children’s Benefits Access Guide
http://disabilityrightslegalcenter.org/documents/ChildrensBenefitsAccessGuide.pdf