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1.The American Speech - Language - Hearing

   Association (ASHA) 

The professional, scientific, and credentialing association for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Contains valuable resources, materials, & additional links to resources in the community.

   http://www.asha.org

2. Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center

    (FDLRC)

Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center is a private, non-profit corporation that operates under contract with the State of California. The Center serves persons who have a developmental disability, are experiencing or at risk for developmental delay/disability, and are at high-risk of parenting an infant with a disability.

A developmental disability is defined by state law as a disability that originates before an individual attains age 18, continues or can be expected to continue indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial handicap for that individual. This includes mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and closely related disabling conditions.

One of 21 regional centers throughout the state, Lanterman provides services and supports to over 6,000 children and adults of all ages who live in the geographic areas of Hollywood-Wilshire, Central Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Eagle Rock, La Cañada-Flintridge, and La Crescenta.

   http://www.lanterman.org

Autism Resources:   American Academy of Pediatrics Statement  This publication is the Policy Statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics, released in May of 2001.  Its full title is The Pediatrician's Role in the diagnosis and Management of Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Children.  american pediatricians autism statement.pdf (52.10 KB)   Autism & Other Special Needs Support Groups - Southern California

AGUA (Adult Gathering, United and Autistic)

Social outlet for adults with autism spectrum disorders, particularly Asperger's. Founded by Jerry Newport in 1992.

Monthly meetings - 3 hours on the third Saturday at group member's homes in L.A. County. 

Contact: TBD

Armenian Autism Outreach Project (AAOP)

The AAOP was founded by FAA board member Dr. Sonia Konialian-Aller and other Armenian volunteer professionals.  Their mission is to promote early identification and appropriate intervention for Armenian children and youth who may be at risk for or have autism.

Contact: (818) 542-AAOP or armenianautismoutreach.org

Armenian Parent Support Group

For Armenian speaking families who have children with special needs of all ages.  Monthly meetings at group members' homes in Glendale area

Monthly - last Friday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Contact:   Manushak Enezliyan (818) 243-0301, Sona Topjian (213) 383-1300, ext. 468

Asperger's Syndrome Support Group

ASLA - Long Beach

Contact: Caroline Wilson (562) 425-2292

Autism Society of America - San Gabriel Valley Chapter Support Group

Parent's Place Family Resource Center

1500 West Covina Parkway, Suite 207, West Covina

Monthly - first Wednesday 7:30 pm

Contact: Patricia Kryssler (626) 447-3452

Chaverim

A Jewish educational and social group for high-functioning, developmentally disabled adults, located in Reseda

(818) 757-4430

daDa Fathers Regional Support Network

For fathers of children with special needs of all ages.

Monthly - Second Monday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Denny's Restaurant, 3060 San Fernando Road, Los Angeles

Contact: Aaron Hinojosa (626) 296-1556, German Barrero (626) 840-9842

De Mi Familia a Su Familia

(Grupo para Familias con Ninos con Autismo)

Lanterman Regional Center, 3303 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700

Monthly - first Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Contact: Bertha Suazo (213) 413-4280, Mary Diaz (213) 386-2633, Zulma Mena (213) 215-9121

Down Syndrome San Gabriel Valley Parent Support Group with Children under Seven

Pasadena Child Development Associates, 620 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena

Monthly - second Thursday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Contact:   Gail Williamson (818) 242-7871

Families and Friends of Persons with Disabilities

St. Dominic's Community Center, 2002 Merton Avenue, Eagle Rock

Monthly - first Friday, 7:30 pm

Contact: Emma Guanlao (323) 259-8332, Sandy Riancho (213) 383-1300 x729

Family Support Network, Pasadena Unified School District

For families with children 0 to 6 years old

For dates and times please contact the Pasadena Unified School District Special Education number (626) 568-4531 or www.pusd.us

Filipino American Special Service Group for the Developmentally Disabled

Contact: Alice Gubatan (213) 384-2340

Focus on All-Child Therapies (FACT)

1637 Malcolm Avenue, Los Angeles

Meets weekly, see contact for locations

Contact: Linda Andron-Ostrow, L.C.S.W. (310) 475-9620

Fragile X Parent Support Group

Monthly - 7:00 PM; Contact: (818) 754-4227 (voice mail)

Glendale/Burbank/Foothill Parent Support Group

Monthly - first Wednesday, 10:00 am

Burbank First United Methodist Church, 700 North Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank

Contact: Cheryl Francisco (213) 383-1300 x530, Carmen Alabat (213) 383-1300 x526

Grupo de Apoyo para Familias de Intervencion Temprano

Lanterman Regional Center, 3303 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 700, Los Angeles

Monthly - Second Wednesday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Contact: Augustina Mellin (213) 427-6298

Monica Mauriz (213) 383-1300 ext. 698

Edward Perez (213) 383-1300 ext. 705

Grupo para Familias con Ninos con Prader-Willi

Shriner's Hospital, 3160 Geneva Street (Virgil & Third Street), Los Angeles

Monthly - call for date and time

Contact: Angela y Jesus Lopez (323) 644-3319

In His Image (Special Needs Ministry)

Pasadena First Church of the Nazarene

3700 E. Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena

(626) 351-9631; Contact: Jan Morris (626) 351-2420

Email: jmorris@paznaz.org

Japanese-Speaking Parents Association of Children with Challenges

Little Tokyo Service Center

231 East Third Street, Suite G-1, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Monthly - third Saturday, 9:30 am

Contact: Mariko Magami (818) 249-1726, Michiko Wilkins (818) 557-0728

K.E.N. Project, The

23679 Calabasas Road, #540, Calabasas, CA 91302

Twice a month

Contact: Dina C. Kaplan, Attorney at Law

(818) 222-5414; Fax (818) 222-2201; E-mail: mgkaplan@pacbell.net  

Korean Parent Support Group

For Korean speaking families of children with special needs.

Lanterman Regional Center, 3303 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, Los Angeles

Monthly - second Wednesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Contact: Josephine Ko (213) 281-2782, Christine Yuh (213) 383-1300, ext. 552

La Esperanza

(Grupo Semenal en Espanol)

For families of children with developmenta disabilities 15 years and older.

Lanterman Regional Center, 3303 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, Los Angeles

Monthly - Second Monday, 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Contact: Sonia Garibay (213) 383-1300, ext. 452

Los Angeles Asperger's Parents' Support Group

Julia Ann Singer Center

Vista Del Mar, 3200 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034

Monthly ? Second Wednesday

7:00 pm - 9:00pm

Contact: Fran Goldfarb and Jim Devine (310) 543-5064

http://myweb.lmu.edu/jdevine/as/

Padres Unidos Lanterman

(Grupo en Espanol)

Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Conference Room "Earl A&B"

4650 Sunset Blvd (Vermont & Sunset), Los Angeles

Monthly - second Tuesday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Contact: Irma Cruz (323) 461-9307; Yadira Bautista (323) 460-4794

Parents of Children with Epilepsy Support Group

All Saints Church, Learning Center, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena

Monthly - second Saturday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Contact:  Azita Fatheree (626) 354-8504 or (800) 564-0445

Pause4kids

101 Moody Court, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Contact: Alisa Wolf (805) 497-9596 or www.pause4kids.com 

Rett Syndrome Support Group

Pasadena Area

Quarterly meetings - call for dates and details

Contact: Marie Hyland (626) 790-4836, Pep Stenberg (626) 355-5334

Sibs & Kids

For siblings ages 5 - 15

Call for dates and details (818) 904-0745

ContactUs@sibsandkids.com ; www.sibsandkids.com

Sibshops

Recreational support groups for siblings of individuals with developmental disabilities ages 6 - 12

Burbank First United Methodist Church, 700 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank

Monthly - third Thursday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Contact: Edward Perez (213) 383-1300 ext. 705 

Spanish-Speaking Parent Support Group

(Grupo semenal en Espanol)

Salvin Special Education Center

1925 South Budlong Avenue, Los Angeles

Call for dates, 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Contact: Gloria Perez (213) 383-1300, ext. 518

Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)

Support group promoting biomedical intervention, dietary intervention, and behavioral based therapy. 

P.O. Box 12409, Newport Beach, CA 92658-2409

Monthly meetings in several locations and special events.

Contact: Lisa Ackerman (949) 640-4401; Fax: (949) 640-4424

www.tacanow.com

Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)-Los Angeles (new!)

Meets 2nd Thursday of every month, 7-9pm. 

Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 90010

Contact: Julia Berle  juliaberle@gmail.com

Teatro Ilusion

(Grupo Semanal en Espanol)

A theatrical group for children with developmental disabilities and their families [in Spanish]

Shriner's Hospital, 3160 Geneva Street (Virgil & Third Street), Los Angeles

Every Friday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Contact: Yolanda Hernandez (562) 869-4049

Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK)

100 W. Cerritos Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92805

(714) 533-8275

AUTISM ORGANIZATIONS & WEBSITES: 

Autism Arts www.autismarts.com A beautiful site that features artworks by artists on the autism spectrum from all parts of the world.   Autism Blogger www.autism-blog.com   Autism Coalition for Research and Education (ACRE) www.autismcoalition.org ACRE's on-line newsletter of events that raise funds for biomedical research and autism education.   Autism Education Network www.autismeducation.net   Autism Info www.autisminfo.com Informational website, run by a parent, that provides news and numerous links to other sites.   Autism Link www.autismlink.com   Autism National Committee www.autcom.org The Autism National Committee (AUTCOM) serves as a national "think tank" advancing the research, understanding and practice of positive, relationship- and communication-based approaches to assisting children and adults with autism.   Autism Network for Dietary Intervention (ANDI) www.autismndi.com Information on the GFCF diet compiled by Lisa Lewis and Karen Seroussi.   Autism One Radio http://autismone.org/radio/   Autism Online www.autismonline.org This site attempts to link non-English speaking parents to support, education, and resources in their own languages.   Autism Research Institute (ARI) 4182 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116 Fax (619) 563-6840; www.autism.com/ari   Autism Resources www.autism-resources.com Extensive directory of autism sites and other information compiled by John Wobus, father of a child with autism.   Autism Society of America (ASA) 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20814-3067 (301) 657-0881; (800) 3AUTISM; www.autism-society.org   Autism Society of America - Los Angeles Chapter (ASLA) P. O. Box 8600, Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 804-5556; Fax (562) 425-4940; www.asalosangeles.org   Autism Society of America - San Gabriel Chapter (SGVASA) P.O. Box 1755, Glendora, CA 91740 (626) 580-8927; www.sgvasa.org   Autism Speaks www.autismspeaks.org   Autism Spectrum Disorders Research www.autismresearch.ca A group of researchers, clinicians, and parents from Canada and the U.S. who have come together to form a multidisciplinary consortium.    Autism Today www.autismtoday.com Autism Today aims to be a creative, interactive, one-stop shop where you can find everything you need to navigate the maze of ASD-related information.   Autism Treatment Network www.autismtreatment.org   Athletes Against Autism www.athletesagainstautism.org A group of athletes, personally touched by autism, who are harnessing their efforts into one voice in order to raise awareness and funds for autism research, treatment and education programs.   California Department of Education / Special Education www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/ Information and resources to serve the unique needs of persons with disabilities so that each person will meet or exceed high standards of achievement in academic and nonacademic skills.   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov CDC works to identify the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities and help children reach their full potential. Their website contains information on and links to all disability categories.   Center for the Study of Autism P.O. Box 4538, Salem, OR 97302 (503) 363-9110; www.autism.org   Cure Autism Now (CAN) 5455 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 715, Los Angeles, CA 90036-4234 (323) 549-0500; (888) 8-AUTISM; Fax (323) 549-0547 www.canfoundation.org   Donna Williams www.donnawilliams.net Donna Williams, a person with autism and author of several autobiographical books, provides extensive information on any aspects of autism.   Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism P.O. Box 767 Framingham, MA 01701 (866) 3AUTISM; (508) 270-8855; Fax (508) 270-6868; www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org   Exploring Autism www.exploringautism.org Exploring Autism deals with the genetics of autism.   Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome www.faaas.org Site offers support to the family members of adult individuals with Asperger's Syndrome.    Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) www.fctd.info This site, supported by the U.S. Department of Education, focuses on providing information about assistive technology.   Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) P.O. Box 255722, Sacramento, CA 95865-5722 (916) 843-1536; www.feat.org   First Signs www.firstsigns.org Dedicated to the early identification and intervention of children with developmental delays and disorders.   First Words http://firstwords.fsu.edu/ First Words is a model early identification and intervention program based at the Department of Communication Disorders, Florida State University. It is directed by Amy M. Wetherby, Ph.D., who, with Barry Prizant, Ph.D., has done extensive research on early childhood development and the identification, evaluation, and treatment of autism in infants and toddlers.   Foothill Autism Alliance, Inc. (FAA) P.O. Box 10193, Glendale, CA 91209 (818) 66-AUTISM; www.foothillautism.org   Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders (ICDL) 4938 Hampden Lane, Suite 800, Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 656-2667; www.icdl.com   International Child Development Resource Center ICDRC combines biological, behavioral, and nutritional approaches to help developmentally disabled children. www.icdrc.org   Manitas Por Autismo Spanish language website; a labor of love from families for families.  www.manitasporautismo.com    Midnight In Chicago An international culture and tourism initiative that raises awareness of, and funds for, Autism. They have produced a series of FREE informative web seminars/podcasts designed to provide factually correct information to the public about ASDs. www.midnightinchicago.com  or  mic.mypodcast.com   The M.I.N.D. Institute (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) 2825 50th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817 (888) 883-0961; (916) 703-0280 www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute   More Advanced Individuals with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (MAAP) www.maapservices.org MAAP Services for the Autism and Asperger Syndrome is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families of more advanced individuals with Autism, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).   National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) 99 Wall St., Research Park, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 888-777-NAAR; Fax (609) 430-9163; www.naar@naar.org   National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) Southern California Office 17383 W. Sunset Boulevard, Suite 420, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 (310) 230-3568   National Autism Association www.nationalautismassociation.org   National Center on Secondary Education and Transition www.ncset.org The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.   National Institute for Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov Up-to-date information on biomedical research dealing with mind, brain, and behavior.   Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger Information about Asperger Syndrome for families, educators, and professionals   Organization for Autism Research (OAR) 2111 Wilson Avenue, Suite 600, Arlington, Va. 22201 (703) 351-5031; www.researchautism.org   Parents Helping Parents www.php.com Resources for parents of children with special needs, including a lending library.   Schafer Autism Report www.sarnet.org A comprehensive daily digest of autism news and information.  Also contains a calendar of autism events.  "From popular culture to ponderous research there is simply nothing else like it."  And it's free.   Siblings of Autism www.siblingsofautism.com A nicely-done support site for siblings of people with autism.   SpeechDisorder www.speechdisorder.co.uk A public interest website focused on speech disorders: causes, treatments and therapies.    ThinkCollege.net www.thinkcollege.net Youth with intellectual disabilities have not had many chances to go to college.  This is changing as individuals across the country begin to create opportunities for these youth to reap the benefits of post secondary education.  This website will provide information and links to anyone interested in finding out more about the possibilities.   Tony Attwood www.tonyattwood.com.au A guide for parents, professionals, people with Asperger's Syndrome and their partners.   Training Education & Research Institute (TERI) 3225 Roymar Road, Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 721-1706; www.teriinc.org   UCLA CART (Center for Autism Research and Treatment) Email: info@autism.ucla.edu ; www.autism.ucla.edu   Unlocking Autism www.unlockingautism.org Unlocking Autism has provided support for thousands of families over the last five years through their Call Center, Parent 2 Parent Network and email contact.   Wrightslaw www.wrightslaw.com Everything you want and need to know about Special Education Law and advocacy for children with special needs   Yahoo Groups Page www.groups.yahoo.com Hundreds of groups pertaining to autism.   Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities www.yellowpagesforkids.com Search by state to find resources and assistance.

The above referenced links are provided for additional information and as community resources. Sites referenced are not promoted & are only intended as sources of information. Although sites are screened for information validity, please use critical evaluation of presented information to help you decide what is helpful to you. 

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