Resources for Autism Families - Contra Costa County
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AS/NLD Parent Support Group
Started by a parent who saw the need for a forum through which parents could share resources, ask for support, and simply coalesce around the need we have for an understanding affinity group. The group is comprised of parents of teens or young adults with Aspergers Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, PDD-NOS, NLD, or similar conditions. |
Care Parent Network of Contra Costa County
A family resource center serving families of children with disabilities and special health care needs. Offerings include family support groups, resources, and referrals. Contra Costa Arc, www.contracostaarc.com
Working to enrich the lives of children with special needs and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and similar conditions. |
Behavioral Pediatric Clinic
at Children’s Hospital Oakland Offers evaluations to assess the cognitive, academic, and psychosocial functioning of children and adolescents. The evaluations help identify the strengths and challenges a child or youth has so that a personalized treatment plan can be created. |
East Contra Costa Support Group
This free support group meets in Antioch every second Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm. For more information, email mama_for_three@yahoo.com. |
Please note this is a partial list of resources and does not purport to include all organizations serving people with autism. Inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval. Organizations are listed at the discretion of Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area. The information is gathered primarily from public sources and is not guaranteed to be accurate. To suggest additions, please email info@sfautismsociety.org.