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Autism Society chapters are your best source of information and support. Most chapters are volunteer-led by parents, care providers and other professionals. The Autism Society has chapters in nearly every state reaching out to individuals with autism and their families with information, support, and encouragement.

Contact a California Autism Society chapter.

Visit Autism Source to find local doctors, service providers and other useful resources in your area.

Advocacy

Disability Rights California

*Please note that in the context of Special Education Law, an "advocate" differs from an attorney in several ways. By definition, an "advocate" is one that supports or promotes the interests of another while an "attorney" is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on behalf of his or her clients. Although both may be able to help with your legal situation, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) only attorney's fees are recoverable to families prevailing in lawsuits. This delineation was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy, 548 U.S. 291 (2006). There is currently legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would reverse this outcome (the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, HR 434).

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Public Policy

Become an advocate! Learn about current U.S. Legislation and take action.

Find your legislators:

2008 State Autism Profiles - California

Autism Waiver

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Education

California Department of Education Special Education Division

Autism Solutions for Kids (A.S.K.)

Autism Solutions for Kids contracts with local school districts to provide ABA services.

Community Resources

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)

CARD provides a wide range of resources and services for families and individuals. Complete descriptions of services offered can be found on their website.

California Autism Foundation

Website provides information about programs and services for individuals with autism. Programs are available for both children and adults.

State of California Department of Developmental Services

Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

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Events

Sensory Friendly Film Events

1Power4Autism

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Autism Source

To find more information in your state,
please visit www.autismsource.org.

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Last updated: 22 January 2009

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