RESOURCES

The National Autism Center

This center is dedicated to promoting evidence-based standars for providing educational and behavioral services to children and adolescents with autism.

Autism Health Insurance Project

This site provides step-by-step information to guide parents in accessing their private insurance to fund autism services as directed by the Autism Health Insurance Mandate (SB 946) and the Mental Health Parity Act (AB 88).

Autism Internet Modules

This site provides free on-line training in evidence-based interventions. It offers high-quality information and professional development for anyone who supports, teaches, works with or lives with someone with autism.

Autism Speaks

This science and advocacy organization is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, and treatments for autism.  Their site provides a wide range of current resources including news, research, advocacy, downloadable guides and publications, and Tool Kits

The Autism Society of America

This grassroots organization provides the latest information on treatment, education, research and advocacy regarding day-to-day issues faced by people with autism and those who care about them.

The Autism Society of San Francisco Bay Area

The local San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the Autism Society of America, with information regarding ways for families to get involved, gain knowledge and support and meet other individuals affected by autism.

DDS Autism Reports

The Department of Developmental Services posts best practice guidelines and various Autism reports in addition to detailed information about California’s Regional Center system.

How’s Health

How’s health? Your online doctor! A look at what ABA therapy is.