NOTE: Information on this list has not been completely verified and is not a recommendation or referral to any person or organization.
Dr. Rebecca Fineman
5150 El Camino Real, Suite B 16
Los Altos, CA
94022
650 694-4678
Dr. Tina Guterman, Ph.D.
(415) 440-4713; tguterman@aol.com
San Francisco
Dr. Carina Grandison
Developmental Neuropsychologist
510
763-9795
286 Santa Clara Avenue, Oakland CA 94610
email: carinagrandison@hotmail.com
Dr. Mendy Betcher
Stanford University Medical Center
401 Quarry
Road
Stanford CA 94305
(650) 723-5511
Paula Solomon, Ph.D.
Sonoma County
Asperger's / PDD
Phone 707
658-2081
Dr. Melanie Johnson
Phone: 415-897-2700
Email: drj@mjohnsonphd.net
1615 Hill Road,
Suite 18
Novato, CA
Assessments - autism/PDD
Lori Bond, Ph.D.
Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Assessment and
Treatment of Preschool Children.
Children's Health Council
650-688-3625 or
through email at intake@chconline.org.
Denise Pollard, M.A. Autism,
Consultants for Learning and Autism Support
Services, Inc. (CLASS)
Certified Non Public Agency
Discrete Trial Training
(DTT), and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
1660 S. Amphlett Blvd, suite 315
San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 286-4396
email: info@autismsupportservices.com
http://www.autismsupportservices.com/
Dr. Barbara Bennett
Board certified Developmental Behavioral
Pediatrician
CPMC Child Development Center
415 600 6200 and in private
practice in Novato at 415 897-4810.
Dr. Susan Schmidt
405 Enfroente Road, Ste 220
Novato, CA 94949
(415)
884-2021
Fax: (415) 892-4711
Allen T. Lewis, M.D., F.A.A.P. (DAN-certified)
Judith T. Bowman, M.D.,
A.A.F.P.
Albert Mensah, M.D.
Judy Rossbach, P.A.
Pfeiffer Treatment
Center, 4575 Weaver Parkway, Warrenville, IL 60555-4039
630.505.0300 or
866.504.6076 Please visit our website: http://www.hriptc.org/ Questions: info@hriptc.org
Charitable financial
assistance available depending upon funds
The Pfeiffer Treatment Center (PTC)
is a not-for-profit medical outpatient facility for children, teens and adults.
PTC physicians specialize in autism spectrum disorder and learning/behavioral
issues by balancing brain and body chemistry through an individualized nutrient
program. Four times a year, PTC physicians and their medical team travel to
northern and southern California . To become a patient and for California
Outreach Clinic dates, please visit our website at http://www.hriptc.org/.
Sara Rice Powers, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychology &
Psychotherapy
Specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning
Disabilities, & Related Conditions
Walnut Creek, CA
(925) 639 2404
Dr. Jacqueline Singer - neuro-psych
Allison Ph.D in office w/ Ed psych
MA
1101 College Avenue, Ste. 230
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
935-6366
710
W. Napa Street
Sonoma, CA
drjssinger@aol.com
Dr. Kristin Gross
1425 Leimert Blvd. suite 402
Oakland, Ca
94602
(510) 530 1676
fax: (510) 336 0902
Dr. Carolyn Johnson
2412 Ashby Avenue
Berkeley CA
94705
510-843-2005
fax: 510-843-2005
Virginia Reiss,
Educational Psychologist & Consultant
415
461-4788
980 Magnolia
Larkspur, CA 94939
Fax 415 461-4626
Email: Vreiss2@earthlink.net
Marian Lane Diamond, PhD
Diamond and Associates
250 Bel Marin Keys
Blvd., Suite D-5
Novato, CA 94949
Phone: (415) 382-7927
E-Mail: mdiamond@sonic.net
Dr. Tina Gabby, Corte Madera - 415 381-3255
developmental pediatrician
Dr. Kent Grelling, 21C Orinda Way #141,
Orinda CA 94563-2510
(925)
215-8694 phone,
(925) 235-7321 fax
Areas of expertise: Asperger's
Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, complex diagnostic cases, neuropsychological assessment
http://www.drgrelling.com/
Dr. Anita Barrows
Psychologist
Berkeley
510 540-8330
Dr. Linda Lotspeich, psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Phillips
PDD clinic
650
723-5511 fax 650 723-5531
Dr. Brad Berman
Progressions
Developmental & Behavioral
Pediatrics
3021 Citrus Circle, Suite 240
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925
279-3480
Dr. Stephanie Pass
Child psychologist specializing in PDD issues &
other learning disabilities
(415) 752--6246. San Francisco
SFPass@aol.com
Dr. Ruth Serepca
650 321-6600
Menlo Park
Stanford University Medical
Center
Dr. Pamela Wolfberg - Autism Institute
http://www.autisminstitute.com/
San Francisco
Phone:
415-753-5669
pamela@wolfberg.com
Integrated Play
Groups are designed to support children of diverse ages and abilities on the
autism spectrum.
Dr. Barbara Kalmanson
Psychologist
415 456-0117
Marin - Autism &
learning disabilities
BKalmanson@aol.com
Kevin Teesdale Psychologist Intern
for Dr. Kalmanson above
Autism, PDD
Marin
415 488-9090
Dr. Teresa Doyle
Neuro-psychological assessments of individuals with
neuro-developmental difficulties.
Berkeley (510) 594-1926
William J. Shryer, DCSW, LCSW
Diablo Behavioral HealthCare
4185
Blackhawk Plaza Circle Suite 210 Danville , CA 94506
Phone: (925)
648-4800
E-Mail: wshryer@behaviorquest.com
Web
Site: http://www.behaviorquest.com/
Dr. Jane Rubin
San Francisco
415 931-0856
Dr. Paula Gardner
Full Inclusion Expert
CSU, Department of Special
Education, Rehabilitation and School Psychology
6000 J Street
Sacramento,
CA 95819
916 278-5540
Meredith Akers, M.A.
Education and Behavior Consultant
Specializing in
Asperger Inclusion
Provides support to public/private schools regarding
behavior, curriculum, and social skills for students K-12+ with a variety of
learning styles.
Oakland, CA
415-272-3328
Dr. Michael Jones
Assessments PDD
408 578-3199
San Jose
Dr. Joan Wenters
Psychologist
Child Development Center, Children's
Hospital, Oakland; Private Practice, Albany and Central Contra Costa County.
Assessments, autism and other developmental disorders (510) 816-0772
Dr. Kathyrn Ross, Developmental Pediatrician, 1144 Sonoma Ave, Suite 143, Santa Rosa (707) 545-2082
Dr. Robert Verhoogen Developmental Pediatrician SF, CA (415) 928-2468
Circle of Friends
Social Skills Group
Social Training, Petaluma
http://www.lovingreading.com/ (707) 766-6650
Dr. Ross Wright
Dr. Tessa ten Tusscher
Asperger's, Autism
Bay Area
Psychological Testing Associates "BAPTA"
447 Battery Street, Suite 230
San
Francisco, CA 94111415-296-8081
http://www.bapta.com/ email: tessa@bapta.com
Assistive Technology
Jillian King Selpa
(530) 889-5979
Dr. Damon Korb Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrician Center for Developing Minds 15951 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite 6, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Phone: 408-358-1853 Fax: 408-358-1802 web site: http://www.devminds.com/ Email: admin@devminds.com
Dr. Pitr Conroy, Pediatrician, Rohnert Park, (707) 792-1896
Dr. Kenneth Prosser Pediatrician Santa Rosa (707) 544-6090
Asperger's Dr. Laura Doty, Sonoma County, (707) 591-0160
Dr. Maria Moleski
Child & Adolescent Neuropsychologist
Licensed
Psychologist & Child Advocate
http://www.child-neuropsychologist.com/
(916) 849-5165
Sacramento
William Shryer, LCSW, BCD
Clinical Director
Diablo Behavioral
Healthcare
Danville, CA
ADD, Bi-polar, autism
http://www.behaviorquest.com/
925 648-4800
Keith Storey, Ph.D., Professor and Special Education Program Chair, Touro University College of Education, 1310 Johnson Lane, Mare Island, Vallejo, CA 94592, 707/638-5462, Fax: 707/638-5954, kstorey@touro.edu Dr. Storey specializes in children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities in areas of functional analysis and positive behavior supports, inclusion, systematic instruction, transition from school to adult life, and supported employment.
Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC): GGRC is a state and federal program
provides home and community based services for children up to the age of 21
years with autism and developmental disabilities. (415) 546-9222.
Lovaas
Institute for Early Intervention
415 785-1036
For additional Sonoma County referrals, please click on northbayautism.com.
Jane Piel
Phone: 415-898-9834
Email: runjanerun52@aol.com
95 Drakewood
Lane, Novato CA 94947
Behavioral Intervention Association (BIA)
3229 Elm
Street, Suite 1
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 652-7445; (510)
652-9288 fax
info@BIA4autism.org
http://www.bia4autism.org/
Home and community based
intensive (15-30 hours per week) early intervention programs. A combined skill
based approach is applied. The curriculum is individualized. Video: Embracing
Play (shows parents demonstrating various techniques that are useful in getting
their child’s attention, teaching their child, and keeping their child
motivated).
Behavioral Intervention Association (BIA)
7010 N. Marks,
Suite 103
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 449-1059; (559) 449-
fax
http://www.bia4autism.org/
Monique Bekeschus, M.S., provides consultation services in the greater Fresno area. Services include designing and developing intensive early intervention programs, parent training, and training/workshops for school districts and other agencies.
B*E*T*A: Behavior Education Training Associates
P. O. Box
225129
San Francisco, CA 94122-5129
(415) 564-7830 or
(800) 368-2382
(415) 242-1302 fax
http://www.aintmisbehavin.com/
Unique individualized services assisting people towards fullest inclusion in all areas of life. We provide Applied Behavior Analysis services for individuals of any age. We have special expertise working with children and adults diagnosed as autistic, developmentally disabled, and emotionally disturbed. We offer positive functional behavioral assessments, individual positive behavioral programs and supports, parent and professional training. One main focus of B*E*T*A’s is facilitating successful inclusion in school, work, and community environments.
Behavior Analysts, Inc.
STARS School
1941 Oak Park
Blvd., Suite 30
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 210-9374;
(707) 455-0954 fax
http://www.behavioranalysts.com/
James Partington, Ph.D., BCBA, Director
Cathy Santopadre, Coordinator of
Client Services
Provides a range of services using the science of behavior
analysis as well as the analysis of verbal behavior, including analysis,
consultation, training workshops, and classrooms. Approach focuses on the
development of language and other critical learning skills with an emphasis on
teaching within the natural environment as well as structured learning.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD)
19019 Ventura Blvd., Suite 300
Tarzana, CA
91356
(818) 345-2345; (818) 758-8015 fax
http://www.centerforautism.com/
Using a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach, CARD strives to develop unique and individualized behavioral programs based on each child’s particular strengths and weaknesses. Our goal is to teach children diagnosed with Autism, PDD, and Asperger’s Syndrome the functional skills necessary to live independent and productive lives.
Foundation for Autistic Childhood Education and Support (FACES)
230D Twin Dolphin Drive (Bay area)
Redwood
City, CA 94065
(650) 595-9555; (650) 595-9559 fax
http://www.facesforkids.org/
E-Mail: info@FACESforKids.org
FACES is a
non-profit, state-certified non-public agency dedicated to providing
scientifically validated behavioral services for children with Autism and other
Pervasive Developmental Disorders. FACES was founded by parents of children with
autism who were frustrated by the lack of effective resources available in their
communities. Services range from intensive early intervention to short-term
behavior management programs. FACES also provides services for adolescents with
autism which range from direct instruction in the home or classroom in the use
of visual schedules, parent trainings, and classroom teacher and aide training
in the utilization of the structured teaching model. For more information, go to
http://www.facesforkids.org/.
Lovaas Institute
11500 West Olympic Blvd., Suite
460
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 914-5433; (310) 914-5463
fax
http://www.lovaas.com/
intake@Lovaas.com
The Lovaas Institute
is a research-based institute that specializes in teaching pre-school aged
children with autism, pervasive developmental disorders, and related
developmental disabilities. Our focus is to serve children of all levels of
functioning while providing an educational setting that allows them to achieve
their individual potentials.
Diane Levinthal MA, CCC-SLP, founder
SOCIAL STRIDES: Speech,
Language and Social Therapies
1155 Broadway St Ste 100
Redwood
City, Ca 94062
fax: 650.599.9603
bus: 650.533.8533
http://www.socialstrides.com/
Resources in Autism Education
1223 El Prado
Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 320-5856
Sabrina Y.
Marasovich, M.A., Board Certified
Resources in Autism Education offers
comprehensive individualized behavior-based program to children with autism ages
2-9. We utilize strategies within verbal behavior, natural environment teaching,
and discrete trial teaching to teach a range of skills and adhere to principles
of ABA to reduce and replace maladaptive behaviors.
Spectrum Center
2855 Telegraph Avenue, Suite
312
Berkeley, CA 94705
Admin Office:(510) 845-1321; (510)
845-7841 fax
http://www.spectrumschools.com/
Stephanie Charpralis,
Community Outreach Coordinator
Spectrum Center is a certified non-public
organization serving children with special education needs since 1975. Spectrum
Center currently operates six non-public schools and several satellite classes.
Our programs are designed for students ages 3-22 who have challenging behavior
and special education needs representing a wide array of disabilities including
Severely Handicapped, Autism, Emotional Disturbed, Deaf Blind, Hearing Impaired,
and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Consultants for Learning and Autism Support Services, Inc.. (CLASS)
Denise Pollard M.A. - Director
P.O. Box 6772
San Mateo, CA
94403
Office: 650-286-4396
Fax: 650-286-4397
Autism, Discrete Trial
Training (DTT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Picture Exchange Communication
System (PECS), and Social Skills Groups. Serving children in the San Francisco
Bay Area.
Frank Marone
Autism
http://www.aintmisbehavin.com/
email beta.sf@juno.com
415 564-7830 San
Francisco
Program using positive behavior improvement
strategies
Behavioral Intervention Association, 3229 Elm St., Ste. 1, Oakland
CA 94609, (510)652-7445, Fax (510)652-9288, info@bia4autism.org
Gateway Learning Group, Inc.
Melissa Willa, Board Certified Behavior
Analyst
Autism and behavioral consultation to families at school staff;
Functional Behavior Assessments; ABA therapy
Phone: 415.513.5299
Fax:
877.278.8075
E-mail: info@gatewaylg.com
http://www.gatewaylg.com/
Applied Behavior Consultants School (ABC)
4550 Harlin Drive
Sacramento,
Ca 95826
Phone: 800-435-9888 or 916-568-1111
Fax: 916-568-1112
E-mail:
jmorrow223@aol.com
Web site: http://www.onlearn.com/abc.html
Autism Action Alliance
Joanne Williams
Behavioral Consultant
415
461-7786
270 Bret Harte Rd
San Rafael, Ca 94901
The Independent Speech Pathology Network
"Opening Lines of
Communication"
Monica Eurich
Speech and language
1 Peralta Court
Moraga, 94556
(925) 255-4382 (Bus) (925) 247-0134 (Fax) monieurich@hotmail.com
The Speech Pathology Group
2021 Ygnacio Valley Rd. ,Suite C- 202
Walnut
Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-945-1474
http://www.speechpathologygroup.com/
Denise Amrikas 408 269-8143 San Jose
Behavior Consultant
Angelica de Leon
Los Altos
650 962-1090
Kendra Galordi, TSS (Therapeutic Support Specialist)
Integrated
Developmental Support for Multi-Sensory Disorders
Developmental
Tutor
Serving the East Bay
(650) 922-0780 kendratwelve@yahoo.com
P.L.A.Y.
Behavioral Consultants
(415) 902-3424
(925) 212-1374
Behavior Consultant
Maisie Soetantyo 408 815-1206
STE Consultants, LLC is a non-public agency based in Berkeley comprised of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Credentialed Teachers,Masters Level professionals, and highly trained support staff. We specialize in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and creating Positive Behavior Intervention Plans in public school and home settings. We are vendorized to provide Behavior Consultation services to clients of the Regional Center of the East Bay and Golden Gate Regional Center. We also create and implement our own Early Intervention programs based in Applied Behavior Analysis, specifically focusing on Verbal Behavior methodologies. STE Consultants runs Social Skills groups for children on the autism spectrum and provides inclusion support, as well. Ccontact Sarah Trautman-Eslinger, M.A., BCBA at sarah@steconsultants.com or call our office at 510-665-9700.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), CARD develops individualized treatment plans. CARD was established 15 years ago and has several offices throughout the world.
Behavior Consultant
Mike Wilson 408 268-7521
Behavior Consultant
Pamela Wolferg 415 753-5669
Michelle Garcia
Speech and Language pathologist
http://www.socialthinking.com/
email Michelle@socialthinking.com
(408)
557-8595 San Jose
Asperger’s and high functioning autism
Associated Learning & Language Specialists, Inc.
1060 Twin Dolphin
Drive, Suite 100
Redwood City, CA 94010
650-631-9999
fax:
650-631-9988
email: info@allsinc.com
website: http://www.allsinc.com/
ABC (Association of Behavior Consultants)
Bill Palyo
850 Second
St.
Santa Rosa 95404
(707)575-3290
e-mail: PALYOWJ@aol.com for questions re:autism
Open Doors, N.P.A. Dr. Thomas Cooke, Ph.D., Full inclusion program specialists, Applied Behavior Analysis, 4401 Acacia Way, Penngrove, CA, (707) 664-8038
Just Kids Learning Center Jennifer Lopez MS CCC-SLP
Karin Carratura MA CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologists
1626 A Union
Street San Francisco, CA 94123 (415) 775.5511
Individual speech and language
therapy, social pragmatic
groups http://www.justkidslc.com/
The Independent Speech Pathology Network "Opening Lines of Communication" 1 Peralta Court Moraga, 94556 (925) 255-4382 (Bus) (925) 247-0134 (Fax) monieurich@hotmail.com
On Our Own, 1223 College Ave, Santa Rosa, (707) 526-3749
BIA (Behavioral Intervention Association), Hilary Baldi and Deanne
Detmers
In-home early intervention programs, assessments, consultation
Oakland, CA 510-652-7445
http://www.bia4autism.org/
Maise Soetantyo
UCLA-trained,(formerly of CARD)
Home program
assessment, design, monitoring
San Mateo, CA
(408) 815-1206
Dr. Jim Partington STARS School,
Home program assessment, design,
monitoring
Danville, CA
(510) 801-7400
Firefly Center: Therapy Services for Children Melisa Kaye, OTR/L Occupational
Therapy evaluation,
treatment and consultation services, social skills
groups. San Mateo, CA (415) 533-0324
Starting Blocks, Diane Provo, P.O. Box 5091, Larkspur, CA 94977, (415) 924-5907
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, CARD San Jose, CA 408 423-8076
William J. Shryer, DCSW, LCSW
Diablo Behavioral Healthcare
Offices in
Danville, Brentwood, and Modesto
Phone: (925) 648-4800
E-Mail: info@behaviorquest.com
Web Site: http://www.behaviorquest.com/
SHANNON KONG, MS, CCC & ASSOCIATES Speech-Language
Pathologists
Stonestown Medical Building, 595 Buckingham Way Suite 532 San
Francisco, CA 94132
(415)665-5331 email: shannonkong@spencerandkong.com
web: http://www.spencerandkong.com/
Individualized therapy in a
fun atmosphere.
Leslie Brodbeck-Whitaker, MA, CCC-SLP
Bay Area SpeechWorks
205 Camino
Alto
Suite 125
Mill Valley, California 94965
Phone: (415)
205-1754
http://www.bayareaspeechworks.com/
TALK - Teaching and Assessing Language for Kids
Alexia Dorsa, M.S.
CCC-SLP
Our goal is to make speech therapy an effective and rewarding
experience for children and their families. We are experts in all areas of
communication disorders and strive to be an effective and approachable resource
for parents and their children. We understand that no two children are alike,
and we tailor our treatment plans to each individual child and family.
1209
Howard Avenue, Suite 203
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-9961 -
phone
http://www.talkpeninsula.com/
P.L.A.Y. Behavioral Consultants (415) 902-3424 (925) 212-1374 http://www.playbc.biz/
Debbie Vuong, MFT
1776 Union St., Ste. 5
San Francisco, CA
94123
415-290-3829
email: debbievuong@yahoo.com
ages: 5-6, 7-9,
9-11, 17-22
Michelle Garcia
Speech and Language pathologist
http://www.socialthinking.com/
email Michelle@socialthinking.com
(408)
557-8595 San Jose
Asperger’s and high functioning autism
Sonoma County Social Skills Group and Parent Support Program
Jina Brooks
MFT 707 577-7359
Marla Bourga MFT 707 823-play
Stephanie McGlynn 707
824-9106
Oak Hill School
441 Drake Ave
Marin City, CA 94965
(Sausalito)
415 331-7601
http://www.theoakhillschool.org/index.htm
email: oakhill@myoakhill.org
Info:
Specializes in children with PDD, autism and significant developmentally based
learning issues.
Children's Learning Center
1910 Central Avenue,
Alameda
510/769-7100
Serves children PK - 12 with emotional disturbance,
learning difficulties, mild developmental delays, autism, or language delays
Spectrum Center
6325 Camden Street,
Oakland
510/729-6384
Offers programs for students with challenging
behaviors and educational needs such as autism, emotionally disturbed, ADHD,
severely handicapped, other health impaired
Via Center
2126 6th Street,
Berkeley
510/848-1616
developmentally disabled students
B*E*T*A: Behavior Education Training Associates
3848
Judah Street, Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 564-7830 or (800)
368-2382
(415) 753-5695 fax
http://www.aintmisbehavin.com/
ABA
A Better Chance School (CA Autism Foundation)
4075 Lakeside Drive, Richmond 510/309-2207 Program for students
ages 6 - 22 autism, developmental disabilities and behavioral problems
510/758-0433 http://www.calautism.org/
Behavior Analyst, Inc./STARS School
3329 Vincent Road,
Pleasant Hill 925/210-9378 School in Walnut Creek specializes in students with
severe language delays
Milestones
1620 North Main Street, Suite # 2, Walnut
Creek 925/938-1862 Milestones is State Board of Education certified Non-Public
Agency that provides in-home treatment programs for children with autism, ages
2-8; also provide on-site social groups
Spectrum Center
1026 Oak Grove Road, Suite 1, Concord
(Concord Campus) 510/685-9702 16330 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo Offers programs
for students with challenging behaviors and educational needs such as autism,
emotionally disturbed, ADHD, severely handicapped, other health impaired.
Orion Academy
350 Rheem Boulevard, Moraga Orion Academy
is a nonprofit College Preparatory School located in San Francisco's East Bay
area for High School Students with Neurocognitive Disabilities. NLD, Asperger's
Syndrome and Other neurocognitive disorders 925-377-0789 http://www.orionacademy.org/
Marin County Office of Education programs
- four special
day classes for students diagnosed with autism or autistic spectrum disorders.
These classes are limited to 6-7 students with a credentialed teacher and two
instructional assistants. Two serve students in preschool and two provide
services for students at the elementary level. Students in both programs are
served five days a week in special day classes which include occupational
therapy services, discrete trial training and a language program, Links to
Language. Each student receives individual speech therapy as well as
consultative speech and language services to the classroom staff. Staff are
afforded two hours per week outside of student attendance hours to discuss
program planning needed to meet student needs. Other designated instruction and
services are provided in accordance with the I.E.P. for each student. Call
Belinda Hayes 415 491-6612
Children’s Psychological Health Center
2026 Divisadero
Street San Francisco, CA 94115 415 474-1854 fax 415 474-7514 email Dr. Kliman gil.kliman@cphc-sf.org Early
Intervention for children with developmental disorders, autism, emotionally
disturbed or exposure to dramatic events – preschool
Wings Learning Center
Contact: Ms. Velaquez
Phone:
650-342-8753
Email: velasquez@wingslearningcenter.org
http://www.wingslearningcenter.org/
49 N San Mateo
Drive
City: San Mateo
State: CA
A school for children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders
Springstone School Concord, California
An independent
middle school that promotes and develops academic, social and prevocational
skills for students with Asperger's Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning
Disabilities. The professional and experienced staff fosters values of
independence, responsibility and community in preparation for high school, and
beyond through intensive, individualized instruction in small structured
classrooms. info@thespringstoneschool.org
Pine Hill School
3002 Leigh Ave, San Jose, Ca 408
979-8223
Asperger’s Program Children Ages 7-12
http://www.pinehillschool.com/
The Ark
San Jose 408 266-8600 autism
PACE provides high quality programs for individuals
with Autism and associated developmental disabilities living in the San
Francisco Bay Area. PACE programs are globally recognized as leading models for
the treatment of Autism. PACE Administration Offices, 1055 Sunnyvale-Saratoga
Road, Suite #9, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Phone: 408.245.3400 Fax: 408.245.2649 Email
Jack Brown - Office Manager
admin@pacificautism.org website http://www.pacificautism.org/
Applied Behavior Consultants provides services to families and schools in Northern CA. They also have classrooms in two schools. 4540 Harlin Drive, Sacramento CA 95826, (916)364-7800, Fax (916)364-7888.
The Bay School, 5400 Soquel Ave. Ste. F, Santa Cruz CA 95062, (831)460-9620, info@thebayschool.org
California Avenue Preschool, Phone (760)630-4870, Fax (760)630-4591, 215 West California Avenue, Vista CA 92083
Genesis Behavior Center, Phone: (877)828-8476, info@genesisbehaviorcenter.com, 528 14th Street, Modesto CA 95354, and 1400 Coleman Avenue Suite D14R, Santa Clara CA 95050
The Kendall School, 1130 14th St., Modesto CA 95354, Tel: (209)572-0124, kendallschool@tpathways.org
Land Park Academy, 6400 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento CA 95822, (916)427-2273, BCBA Jenise Shin-Lee, Director
The Morgan Center, 400 North Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara CA 95050, telephone: (408)241-8161, FAX: (408)241-8231 About The Morgan Center Serving the community for over 30 years, The Morgan Center, a non public school, has been providing positive, highly structured educational programs for pre-school and school-age children with autism and other developmental disabilities in Santa Clara, San Mateo and other Bay Area counties. In 1985, an Adult Program was introduced, focusing on vocational and independent living skills.
S.T.A.R.S. School, Behavior Analysts, Inc., 1941 Oak Park Boulevard, Suite 30, Pleasant Hill CA 94523, Cathy
Stepping Stones, P.O. Box 6637, San Mateo CA 94403, Tel. No. (650)357-0571, Fax No. (650)357-0676, director@steppingstonesca.com
Cypress School - Autism and other developmental disabilities
3835 Cypress School Drive, Petaluma , CA 94954 (707) 766-1990
http://www.ucpnb.org/
Autism institute on Peer Relations and Play - Center for Integrated Play Groups 1882 - 22nd Avenue San Francisco, CA 94122 - U.S.A. E-mail: pamela@wolfberg.com Web: http://www.wolfberg.com/ or http://www.autisminstitute.com/
Golden Gate Regional Center 415 945-1600 California’s Early Start Program 1 888 339-3305
Enriching the Lives of Children with Autism
Phone: (408)
355-4200 || 1401 Parkmoor San Jose
Valley Achievement Center, 7300 MING AVENUE, BAKERSFIELD CA 93309
See http://www.baprivateschools.com/specialed.htm for more private schools in the Bay Area
Beacon School – Huntington Beach CA
http://www.beacondayschool.net/
Easter Seals 20 Pimenental Court, Suite A-1 Novato, CA 94949 415 382-7450
Marin Center for Independent Living 714 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 415 459-6245
On Greener Grass - Adults with autism http://www.ogreenergrass.com/
Moving Forward Towards Independence (Napa) 707 259-1125 Job placement and training - disabled persons ages 18-34
College Living Experience
College Living Experience (CLE)
is a post-secondary program for students who require additional support with
academic, social and independent living skills. CLE provides intensive
assistance to students with varying abilities. For example, some CLE students
have autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger’s Syndrome. Others have
specific disabilities or social and emotional maturation issues. They all
receive the support they need to become functional, independent adults.CLE was
established in 1989 and is a division of Educational Services of America (ESA),
the nation’s leading provider of special and alternative education.
Contact :
National Admissions 1-800-486-5058 web : http://www.cleinc.net/
OFI Residential Services and Day Programs, Vocational Services Programs for developmental and cognitive disabilities San Rafael, Ca 415 721-7772 http://www.ofiinc.org/
Camping Unlimited
http://www.campingunlimited.com/
Kris Camp
http://wmoore.net/kccalifornia.html
Easter Seals
http://www.es-cc.org/programs/programs.html#othercamps
Heartspring School http://www.heartspring.org/school/index.php
Attorney
Louise Katz
650 326-0771
Lanterman Act Attorney
Regional
Center Issues
Special Needs Trusts
Ron Champoux, Attorney at Law
rchampoux@a-1law.com
http://www.a-1law.com/
415
454-2344
Aria Ligi
Advocate
Director CALNAA
POBox 1264 El Cerrito, CA
94530
H (510) 237-9454
C (510) 672-2095
autismdirectr@aol.com
www.freewebs.com/calnaa/
Kimberly Goldman
Advocate
278 Santa Fe Drive
Walnut Creek, CA
94598
(925) 876-4177
(925) 256-6607
email: kimsuegoldman@aol.com
Sally Kirk - Advocate
Supporting Parent Advocates
Advocacy and support
for parent advocates
415-491-1709
marinkirks@comcast.net
Dana Lear, DrPH
Negotiating the Maze Special Education
Advocacy,
Research, Support
http://www.negotiatingthemaze.org/
spedsupport@lear.ca
510.451.8942
Elizabeth Essner
Advocates for Education
14069 Loma Rio Drive Saratoga,
CA 95070-5412
408-741-1404 408-741-1418 fax
http://www.advocatesforeducation.com/
Phyllis Lam, FLMI
Special Needs Financial Professional
MassMutual
Financial Group
2121 N. California Blvd., Suite 395
Walnut Creek, CA
94596
Phone: (925) 979-2317
E-mail: plam@finsvcs.com
Debbie Siegel, MA
Child Advocate/Creative Arts Classes
bluefeatherarts@comcast.net
(707)
529-6699
Spectrum Consulting provides a service for parents and their
children with special needs and learning differences. Debbie is an child
advocate and educator and helps to support parents through their journey.
National Autism Association http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/
NAA - California
Chapter http://www.freewebs.com/calnaa
ASA Autism Society of America
Bay Area Chapter http://sfautismsociety.virtualave.net/
Families For Effective Autism Treatment Greater Bay
Area
http://www.php.com/dosig/feat
FEAT-GBA is Families For
Effective Autism Treatment Greater Bay Area. We are a support & information
program of PHP. Our goals are:
Parents Helping Parents PHP
3041 Olcott St
Santa Clara
CA
Contact: Carol Gallegos at 408-727-5775 x118
http://www.php.com/
Autism Education Network
AEN is a
parent-run 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization specializing in advocacy, parent
support and education services for families and children affected by autism
spectrum disorders. Headquartered in the Silicon Valley, we use technology and
the Internet to connect families and empower them with Web-enabled tools. Our
outreach programs include seminars on special education rights and education
conferences on best practices in autism treatment and methodologies. Michele
Waterman Executive Director 408-558-9404 office 408-608-0356 efax
AS/HFA Support Group
This group meets at the Easter Seals
Building in Rohnert Park (on State Farm Drive).
Contact: Norma Giddings at
707-763-9100 or e-mail flacco99@yahoo.com
BAASIS: Bay Area Asperger Syndrome Information and
Support
BAASIS is an organization that offers support groups for
parents, adults, and teens. For more information please visit their webpage at
www.geocities.com/baasis/ or, write to: BAASIS
120 Village
Square #121
Orinda, California 94563
San Francisco Autism
Society
sfautismsociety.virtualave.net
The Help Group
..."The Help Group is a non-profit
organization dedicated to serving young people with special needs related to
autism, Asperger's Disorder, learning disabilities, emotional development,
mental retardation, and abuse and neglect. The Help Group's wide range of
innovative special education and clinical programs are inspired by its belief
that dignity, hope, opportunity, and love are the birthrights of all children.
One of the largest and most comprehensive non-profit organizations of its kind,
The Help Group is highly regarded for its high standards of excellence, unique
scope and breadth of services, professional training and research programs..."
Visit their web site at http://www.thehelpgroup.org/
TACA http://www.tacanow.org/ Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is focused on building the autism community by connecting people – families, friends and professionals. The community can then share stories and information to help children with autism be the best they can be. Most chapters are in central and southern California, but there is one chapter in Santa Rosa
Asperger's - Support for Families Of Children with
Disabilities
support group for parents of children with Asperger's
Syndrome. website: http://www.supportforfamilies.org/ , our telephone number
(415) 920-5040. All services are free
Matrix – North Bay
Matrix offers emotional support to
parents, information on a vast array of topics about disabilities and related
areas, referral to appropriate services and training workshops to provide
parents with the skills they need to build life-affirming confidence and
effectiveness to guide their children throughout life. By providing the
following services, Matrix assists parents in supporting and enriching their
children's lives. http://www.matrixparents.org/
On Our Own
1212 College Avenue #A, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. - onourown@onourown.org contact person
Lance Parker
Doreen Philpot Special Education Attorney with great site for legal information http://www.dphilpotlaw.com/
http://www.wrightslaw.com/ Comprehensive special education law site
Information on a number of different subjects related to autism
http://www.autisminfo.com/
Dan Marino website information about autism
http://www.danmarinofoundation.org/
http://www.aspergersresource.org/
Allen T. Lewis, M.D., F.A.A.P. (DAN-certified)
Judith T. Bowman, M.D.,
A.A.F.P.
Albert Mensah, M.D.
Judy Rossbach, P.A.
Pfeiffer Treatment
Center, 4575 Weaver Parkway, Warrenville, IL 60555-4039
630.505.0300 or
866.504.6076 Please visit our website: http://www.hriptc.org/ Questions: info@hriptc.org
Charitable financial
assistance available depending upon funds
The Pfeiffer Treatment Center (PTC)
is a not-for-profit medical outpatient facility for children, teens and adults.
PTC physicians specialize in autism spectrum disorder and learning/behavioral
issues by balancing brain and body chemistry through an individualized nutrient
program. Four times a year, PTC physicians and their medical team travel to
northern and southern California . To become a patient and for California
Outreach Clinic dates, please visit our website at http://www.hriptc.org/.