Autism Resources

• The National Autism Center — Dedicated to promoting evidence-based standards for providing educational and behavioral services to children and adolescents with autism.
• Autism Health Insurance Project — Provides step-by-step information to guide parents in accessing 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 — Offers free online training in evidence-based interventions and professional development for anyone who supports, teaches, works with, or lives with someone with autism.
• Autism Speaks — A science and advocacy organization dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, and treatments for autism. Provides news, research, advocacy, downloadable guides, publications, and tool kits.
• The Autism Society of America — Provides current 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 Bay Area chapter of the Autism Society of America, with information on ways for families to get involved, gain knowledge and support, and connect with others affected by autism.
• UC Davis MIND Institute — Dedicated to finding treatments, causes, and preventions for neurodevelopmental disorders. Provides information and training on a range of neurodevelopmental disorders for families and professionals.
• 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.