Child's Rights to a Special Education
by David Sherman
Ordering Information
SAMPLE CHAPTER
Extended School Year Services
Northern California Autism Experts, Service Providers, Schools, Organizations and Others
DISCLAIMER
Below is a list of Autism Experts, Providers, Schools, Organizations etc. in Northern California. Dave Sherman does not recommend every individual on the list. A parent is strongly advised to determine whether the expert, provider, organization or school has a good reputation and would be of benefit.
The list is open to anyone who requests a listing at no cost. A professional or organization seeking a listing should email Dave Sherman with a listing in the same font and form as the listings below.
Dave Sherman
Counties covered: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Monterey, Santa Clara, Napa Counties.
The information is divided into the following categories:
- Experts/Consultants
- ABA, DTT, Behaviorists, Speech and Language
- Social Skills
- Placements
- Residential Placements - Autism
- Attorneys & Advocates
- Autism Support Groups
- Autism Web Sites
(Information of this list has not been completely verified and is not a recommendation or referral to any person or organization.)
Expert/Consultants
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
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
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 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
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: 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
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
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: 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
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
ABA, DTT, Behaviorists, Speech and Language
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 www.FACESforKids.org.
Lovaas Institute
11500 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 460
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 914-5433; (310) 914-5463 fax
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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 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
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: www.behaviorquest.com
Kellie Caruso M.S. CCC SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Lights On Learning Academy (LOLA)
Phone 707-888-6569, Email: kellie@lola.ws, Web: www.lola.ws
Areas of specialty are: Children with Autism & Apraxia. I provide Speech language therapy, ABA therapy, ABA home programming, social skills groups, PROMPT therapy and much more
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: 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
www.bayareaspeechworks.com
Social Skills
P.L.A.Y. Behavioral Consultants (415) 902-3424 (925) 212-1374 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
www.socialthinking.com
email Michelle@socialthinking.com
(408) 557-8595 San Jose
Asperger’s and high functioning autism
Placements
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
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 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 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
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
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
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: www.wolfberg.com or 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
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 www.ogreenergrass.com
Moving Forward Towards Independence (Napa) 707 259-1125 Job placement and training - disabled persons ages 18-34
OFI Residential Services and Day Programs, Vocational Services Programs for developmental and cognitive disabilities San Rafael, Ca 415 721-7772 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
Residential Placements - Autism
Heartspring School http://www.heartspring.org/school/index.php
Attorneys & Advocates
Attorney
Louise Katz
650 326-0771
Lanterman Act Attorney
Regional Center Issues
Special Needs Trusts
Ron Champoux, Attorney at Law
rchampoux@a-1law.com
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
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
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.
Autism Support Groups
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:
- To provide support, encouragement, and guidance to parents seeking treatment for their young autistic children and to create an opportunity for parents to cooperatively benefit from contact with other parents with similar concerns.
- To organize long-term, cost-effective programs to help parents effectively teach age-appropriate developmental skills to their children using formal, intensive and behavioral-based instruction.
- To work with local treatment organizations to develop a program of behavioral therapy using parents, professional therapists and student volunteers. Parent involvement is essential.
Parents Helping Parents PHP
3041 Olcott St
Santa Clara CA
Contact: Carol Gallegos at 408-727-5775 x118
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 www.thehelpgroup.org
TACA 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: 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. www.matrixparents.org
On Our Own
1212 College Avenue #A, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. - onourown@onourown.org contact person Lance Parker
Autism Web Sites
Doreen Philpot Special Education Attorney with great site for legal information http://www.dphilpotlaw.com
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
www.danmarinofoundation.org