Resources
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is an organization that is dedicated to promoting solutions for individuals on the spectrum and their families. They raise public awareness about autism and advance research in causes and better interventions.
First 5 California
Since 1998, First 5 California is dedicated to improving the lives of California’s young children and their families through a comprehensive system of education, health services, childcare, and other crucial programs. They aim to optimize early childhood development by distributing funds to 58 California counties.
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco that was founded in 1982. This parent run organization provides free information, education, and parent to parent support.
Golden Gate Regional Center
Golden Gate Regional Center is a state-funded nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities in Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties.
UC Davis MIND Institute
The UC Davis MIND Institute (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) is a collaborative international research center, committed to the awareness, understanding, prevention, care, and cures of neurodevelopmental disorders. The MIND Institute is most well known for research and clinical therapies developed for Autism, Fragile X Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.