Local Organizations |
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The Arc San Francisco |
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Autism Society of San Francisco |
http://www.sfautismsociety.org/ |
Disability Rights California DRC provides education on legal rights related to disability and helps individuals with disabilities solve disability-related problems in areas such as special education, regional center eligibility, mental health support services, and others. |
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Early Support Program for Autism ESPA is a joint program between Stanford and the Children’s Health Council that provides free parent education and clinical care coordination for families with ASD. |
https://web.stanford.edu/group/autism/ESPA.html |
Parents Helping Parents PHP provides supportive services to children and adults with special needs and their families living in San Jose and other Bay Area communities. |
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Support for Families |
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National Organizations |
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Autism Speaks AS is a national organization that promotes ASD advocacy, education, and research. |
https://www.autismspeaks.org/ |
Autism Self Advocacy Network ASAN is a nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people that fights for disability rights and promotes autism advocacy with the goal of improving equal access, rights, and opportunities for autistic people. |
https://autisticadvocacy.org/ |
Online Resources and Books |
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