Resources for Autism Families - San Francisco County
AASCEND
(Aspergers, Autism Syndrome Coalition for Education, and Networking and Development) Facilitates meetings where adults on the spectrum, along with family, friends, and professionals, work to promote education, employment, networking, and development. One specific group, the Job Club, has been created especially for people who want to prepare employment by learning and practicing job search skills and enhancing executive function processing, social practices, and communication. |
The ARC SF
Supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can live more independently and engage in the community. Participants learn life skills and can participate in a variety of programs, including employment, health and wellness, and residential services. |
ACHILLES INTERNATIONAL
San Francisco Chapter Achilles International empowers people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream running events in order to promote personal achievement. The SF chapter of Achilles International hosts bi-monthly runs for people of all abilities and fitness levels (usually - first Saturdays at Embarcadero and third Saturdays at Ocean Beach). Athletes are paired with a trained guide, and you can run, jog, or walk as long as you want to. Can't make it to the SF workouts? Achilles SF has guides throughout the Bay Area (it's free!). Email AchillesSFbayarea@gmail.com with questions and to confirm dates (or check our event calendar for specific upcoming events). |
Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco ASD Center Provides in-depth developmental screening and assessment and clinical consultation by a multidisciplinary team. Autastics
(Autistics United Together And Showing They Indeed Can Succeed) Autastics is a support group for adults with Asperger's Syndrome or high-functioning Autism. They hold monthly meetings either in San Francisco or San Jose and schedule regular outings as a group. |
Outpatient Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic at Oakes Children’s Center Offers socialization groups, individual therapy, and family support for children and young adults with autism or other social-cognitive challenges. |
Parent Advocates for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Housing in San Francisco
Offers monthly meetings for families to discuss the autism and DD housing crisis in the city and work to find solutions for their own children and the broader community. |
Parent’s Place
Parent's Place offers the Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism to give parents the chance to make new friends and learn about resources in the area. The group is free and meets once a month. |
Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc.
A nonprofit that provides community-based mental health services with an emphasis on serving Asian & Pacific Islander Americans. Offerings include vocational programs and residential facilities, with services provided in over 30 languages. |
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
Provides an extensive resource database, support groups, mentor programs, and events for families of children with disabilities. |
UCSF STAR Center for ASD & NDDs
Offers state-of-the-art, evidence-based, comprehensive assessment, treatment, and support for people with ASD, developmental delays, learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. The STAR Center also provides parent support and helps them to connect with local resources. |
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.