Resources for Autism Families - San Mateo County
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. |
Coastside Parents of Special Needs Children
The support group comprised of parents of children with special needs meets monthly, with both English and Spanish spoken. Contact Karen Holmes at 650-726-9064 for more information. |
Community Gatepath
Programs offered for people of all ages with disabilities, ranging from handwriting classes for children to employment services for adults. Gatepath also offers autism hangouts and support groups. |
Family Resource Center at Community Gatepath
The Family Resource Center at Community Gatepath provides resources, support, and parent-to-parent mentoring for special needs families. Visit the website to see a calendar of events, printable resources, special education guides, and family stories. |
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Japanese Families with Children with Special Needs
Ongoing support group for Japanese families with children with special needs in San Mateo County. Call Aiko Sakura at 650-737-9232 for more information. |
PACE Faces
Faces is an early intervention therapy program based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. Other offerings include K-8 school support and parent consultation and training. |
PARCA
Parca provides quality care, support, and advocacy services to children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, helping them to reach their greatest potential for happiness and independence. They provide resources, information, referrals, and support groups for parents and siblings of individuals with developmental disabilities. |
Redwood Shores Parent Group
Ongoing online Yahoo support group and occasional group meetings for parents in the Bay Area. For more information contact Rona Gundrum at 650-637-0882 or ronagundrum@yahoo.com |
SEPTAR
(Special Education PTA Redwood City) The group meets monthly and also has a listserv open to anyone with a special needs child, regardless of district of residence. |
Support Group for Parents of Kids with Disabilities
The San Francisco Church of Christ in Burlingame offers the Support Group for Parents of Kids with Disabilities. Call Tracey Howell at 650-571-7482 for more information. |
Wings Learning Center
A school for children with autism where they can learn in small groups with the ultimate goal, if possible, of transitioning them into public or private schools. |
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.