RESOURCES
California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/
Kern Regional Center serving clients with autism in the Kern County areas: 661-327-8531 www.kernrc.org/
Diagnostic Center of Northern California: http://www.dcn-cde.ca.gov/
ARCA of California: http://arcanet.org/
Easter Seals: www.southerncal.easterseals.com/
Department of Developmental Services: http://www.dds.ca.gov
USC Telehealth: Free In-home counseling (866) 740-6502
Office of Client’s Rights Advocacy: 661-208-4847 www.disabilityrightsca.org
Social Security Disability Benefit Help: http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/
DV Therapy Inc. ABA and so much more https://www.dvtherapy.com/
ACES ABA-Autism Therapy Center 855-223-7123
Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) ABA 866-727-8274
Autism Behavior Services Inc ABA 855-581-0100
All Kids Dental Surgery Center: 661-325-5437 (sleep dentistry)
Dr. Sturz & Dr. Abby Pediatric& Orthodontics: 661-588-2525
Stop Bullying Now!: http://www.stopbullying.gov/
Bullying on the Bus: https://www.transfinder.com/resources/school-bus-bullying-prevention
TASH: http://tash.org/
Andersen Hearing Services: 661-324-2113
Behavioral Learning Center, Inc.-ABA: 661-803-3586
ABA Bears: 909-618-2273
Ascension Center-ABA: 661-869-1074
Kern Psychological Services, Inc.: 661-869-2610
Autism Interventions & Resources-ABA: 855-247-4621 or 661-979-4227
Beacon Behavior Therapy, Inc.-ABA: 661-317-5300
California Spectrum Services-ABA: 661-634-0789
MAPSS-ABA: 661-397-4777
Neuropathway Specialist-Neurofeedback: 661-565-6933
Canyon Kids Champions Club-Special Needs Worship: 661-871-1150
Life Skills Institute: 661-616-8650
Holdsambeck & Associates, Inc.-ABA: 805-979-9941
California PsychCare-ABA and more: 661-843-1930
ART-Autism Response Team: 661-843-1920
Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD)-ABA: 661-771-3351
Valley Achievement Center: 661-834-8670
The Jasmine Nyree Day Center: 661-327-1230
Lighthouse Christian School: 661-588-1212
NAPD: 661-322-9735
Nancy J. Franklin, MS, BCBA-ABA-SW-PBIS: 661-313-6075 (Tehachapi)
Special Needs Project-Book Vendor & Materials: 805-962-8087
GPS Tracking & Safety: 661-480-2361
Riverwalk Pediatric Clinic: 661-663-7500
BestSchools.com-2016 College Resources for Students w/Disabilities http://www.bestschools.com/disability-resources/
Clinica Sierra Vista: 661-324-0293 case management services
Ann Simun, PsyD-Clincal Neuropsychologist: Neuropsychology Partners, Inc. (310)478-8888 www.neuropsychology-partners.com
Stages Learning Materials: info@stageslearning.com (888)501-8880
Department of Human Services: 661-633-7474
UCLA Infant Sibling Study: 310-825-3478
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes: 800-233-1819
Special Explorer’s Center: 661-493-0688 social skills/daycare/ABA
Behavior Frontiers ABA: 310-856-0800 or 661-258-3240
Wheels 4 Bakersfield: 661-376-8623 (wheelchairs/walkers)
Behavioral Momentum Services LLC: 661-205-5238 ABA
Omni Family Health: 210 N. Chester Avenue LCSW- ahaddock@ominifamilyhealth.org
A Day in Our Shoes: Special Education Advocacy Lisa Lightner 610-299-2195
Hope Advocacy LLC: Liz Tashma 805-769-4007
Barry Rosenfeld: Special Needs Planning 661-703-9466
PUENTES-BRIDGES 661-809-4888 Field of Service-Student transition plan
Travel Accessibility Tips for Autism: https://www.titlemax.com/travel-accessibility-and-tips-for-travelers-with-disabilities/
Bed Time Routine for Children with Autism: https://purple.com/blog/bedtime-routines-for-children-with-autism
From Overwhelmed to In-Control: Your Self-Care Journey as a Special Needs Parent From Overwhelmed to In-Control_ Your Self-Care Journey as a Special Needs Parent
Great resource for young children with Autism: https://www.liliguanausa.org
Cerebral Palsy Guidance https://www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com/
Library Resources for Autistics http://librarysciencedegreesonline.org/libraries-and-autism/
Other Resources by description:
Autism Resources for Families
Sesame Street Autism Resources for Parents
Reduce the Noise: Help Loved Ones with Sensory Overload Enjoy Shopping
CDC Autism Links and Resources
Operation Autism for Military Families
Academic Accommodation Resources
Temple Grandin’s Teaching Tips
Estate Planning for Parents of Kids with Autism
Essential Relocation Tips for Parents of Children with Autism
From Overwhelmed to In-Control_ Your Self-Care Journey as a Special Needs Parent.docx
MEDICAL CENTERS IN CALIFORNIA WITH SPECIALIZATION IN AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS
-Children’s Hospital Oakland
Child Development Center
Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics/Communication Clinic
(510) 428-3351 http://www.childrenshospitaloakland.org
Specialty: Diagnosis, assessment for intervention planning Population: Children (birth–18)
-Children’s Hospital and Health Center, San Diego
Autism Intervention Center
3020 Children’s Way, MC 5042
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-7453
(877) 64AUTISM
e-mail: lhickey@chsd.org http://www.chsd.org/body.cfm?id=35&action=detail&ref=55
Specialty: Diagnostic evaluation, assessment for intervention planning, intervention, educational consultation Population: Children (birth–18)
-The M.I.N.D. Institute
UC Davis Medical Center
4860 Y Street, Room 3020
Sacramento, CA 95817
Toll-Free Phone: (888) 883-0961
Local Phone: (916) 734-5153 http://mindinstitute.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/
Specialty: Medical evaluation, Genetic testing, Neuropsychological testing
Social work services including recommendations for school and treatment referrals Behavioral evaluations (Child Development Section)
Pediatric Neurological Assessments (Child Neurology Section) Full services of UCDMC including neurophysiological testing, imaging (MRI, etc.) referral to other pediatric specialty services laboratory services
Autism evaluation Fragile X evaluation and treatment program
-Stanford University
Neuropsychiatry/Pervasive Developmental Disorders Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
401 Quarry Road
Palo Alto, Ca. (650)-498-9111 http://www-cap.stanford.edu/services/outpatient/autism_main.html
Specialty: Diagnosis, assessment for intervention planning, educational consultation Population: Children (birth–18)
-University of California, Irvine/For OC Kids
1915 West Orangewood Ave., Suite 200 Orange, CA
(888) 9-OC-KIDS
e-mail: forockids@uci.edu www.forockids.com.
Specialty: Diagnosis, assessment for intervention planning, educational consultation Population: Children (birth–18), special emphasis in children under 5
-University of California, Los Angeles
Neuropsychiatric Institute
Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences 300 Medical Plaza, Suite 2406
Los Angeles, CA http://www.mentalhealth.ucla.edu
-University of California, San Diego
UCSD Autism Research Laboratory Phone: (858) 534-6144
Fax: (858) 822-1746 http://psy.ucsd.edu/~cwhalen/lab.html
Specialty: Intervention, parent training, educational consultation
-University of California, San Francisco
Pervasive Developmental Disorders Clinic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
(415) 476-7385 http://www.ucsf.edu/psych/folp.htm
Specialty: Diagnosis, assessment for intervention planning, educational consultation Population: Children (birth–18)
-University of California, Santa Barbara
Autism Research Center
1163A Phelps Hall
Information: (805) 893-2176
Fax: (805) 893-7264 http://www.education.ucsb.edu/autism/ Specialty: Intervention
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