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Organization's Websites... UPDATED May 18, 2010
Take time to explore and discover the many resources made available by these organizations and programs.
AUTISM NEWS OF ORANGE COUNTY (ANOC)
ANOC is a collaborative publication for parents and professionals dedicated to sharing research-based strategies, innovative educational approaches, best practices and experiences in the area of autism. This website includes an event calendar, current and archived issues, newsletter subscription, and a list of the sponsors. PLEASE NOTE: Issues are currently not being printed due to budget contstraints, so take advantage of the free pdf version. To visit ANOC website click here .
COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN ∙ Chapter 188
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically under-served individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. This website includes information about, membership, current news and special education issues, and professional development opportunities.
To visit California state's CEC website click here. To visit national CEC website click here
FOR OC KIDS - Neurodevelopmental Center
The For OC Kids clinic is a multidisciplinary center for autism and other developmental disorders. Our mission is to provide developmental assessments and treatment for children with autism in Orange County, and educational opportunities for the parents and professionals who care for them. The website includes information on characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders, extensive resources, upcoming events that include parent trainings - such as the Support, Education and Empowerment for Parents of Autistic Children (SEEPAC) series. This website is in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Be sure to visit their extensive Resources section.To visit For OC Kids website click here.
GRANDPARENT AUTISM NETWORK (GAN)
The Grandparent Autism Network informs grandparents about autism and the medical, educational, legal and social issues that affect their families, enabling them to share how they may improve the quality of life for their children and grandchildren. Activities include social events for grandparents and grandchildren and advocacy efforts to increase support for autism causes. Networking together, grandparents are a vital resource for autism ... and each other! The website includes information about this local Orange County organization, its membership, upcoming events and resources. To visit GAN website click here.
Autism Spectrum of Support - formerly OC Asperger Support Group
Meet with other local adults, parents and children that, like you, are dealing with Asperger Syndrome, Autism (HFA), and PDD-NOS, for support, discussion, parent advocacy and adult self advocacy.Our support group, which began in October 2003, currently serves close to 600 families throughout Orange County. We have face to face support group meetings once a month in Newport Beach and Placentia; activity groups for all ages, and an online discussion group. For more information, and to join our group, please visit our website. click here |
REGIONAL CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY (RCOC)
RCOC is a private, not-for-profit corporation contracting with the State of California for the provision of services to persons with developmental disabilities pursuant to the Lanterman Act. The State of California contracts with 21 non-profit agencies called regional centers , each one covering a different geographic region. The centers are the first stop for persons with developmental disabilities and their families seeking help to obtain local supports and services.This website includes information regarding their guiding principles, description of services, calendar of events, and resources for families. To visit RCOC website click here.
Southern California Autism Training Collaborative (SCATC)
Founded in 1999, SCATC is a collaborative of educators who are interested in coordinating autism training opportunities in Southern California. This website includes information on upcoming trainings such as "Structured Teaching/TEACCH", Carol Gray's "Social Stories™", and other related topics, as well as other resources. To visit SCATC website click here.
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Autism Society of America
"The nation's leading grassroots organization, exits to improve the lives of all affected with autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day to day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy." To visit the ASA website go to: www.autism-society.org
Autism Speaks Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 and has grown into one of the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated ot funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments. To visit their website go to: www.autismspeaks.org
Interactive Autism Network
"IAN is an innovative online project bringing together tens of thousands of people nationwide affected by autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and hundreds of researchers in a search for answers.
Individuals with ASD and their families can share information in a secure setting to become part of the largest online autism reseach effort in the United States." To visit their website go to: www.ianproject.org
S.U.C.S.E.S.S. Project
Training Matrix Speaker's Websites...
UPDATED - May 18, 2010
Take the time to explore and discover the many resources made available by these professionals who have been part of the staff development efforts.
Visual Supports & Beyond - Barbara Bloomfield, M.A., CCC/SLP www.icontalk.com
Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D. and the Autism Internet Modules www.ocali.org
Social Stories TM- Carol Gray, Ph.D. www.TheGrayCenter.org
Division TEACCH www.teacch.com
Autism Spectrum Quartely - Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP www.asquarterly.com
SCERTS Model
Emily Rubin, M.A., CCC/SLP www.CommXRoads.com
Additional Video library www.autismneighborhood.org
Amy Laurent, Ed.M., OTR/L www.amy-laurent.com
OT Issues and Support - Jenny Clark Brack,OTR/L www.SPDconnection.com
Coaching Comprehension/Creating Converstation & Narratives
Lauren Franke, Psy.D., CCC/SLP www.drfranke.com
Social Thinking
Michelle Garcia Winner, M.A., CCC/SLP www.socialthinking.com
ADOS Support - Natacha Akshoomoff, Ph.D. http://psychiatry.ucsd.edu/faculty/nakshoomoff.html
Intergrated Play Groups - Pamela Wolfberg, Ph.D. www.wolfberg.com
Links to Language - Pam Payne, M.S., CCC/SLP www.linkstolanguage.com
Secondary Issues - Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D. www.researchautism.org
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