Autism

National resources

  1. •Autism Society – Improving the lives of all affected by autism. Great first stop for information and resources for the individuals with autism and for the parents of autistic children.

  2. •www.autismsource.org – One of the most extensive resource library on the web.

  3. •Autism Speaks – It’s time to listen. An activist group that is raising awareness of Autism and Autism prevalence.

  4. •Defeat Autism Now / Autism Research Institute (www.autism.com) – wealth of resources on medical and bio-medical approach to Autism treatments. DAN practitioners list, including Medical Doctors. Recommended tests and approved labs. Sources for supplements, herbal and holistic treatment options. Clinical research and diagnostics. Annual DAN conferences.

  5. •The HANDLE Institute – A gentle, effective, non-drug approach to autism treatment.  Developed by Judith Bluestone, PhD, an individual with autism and an author ofFabric of Autism.  For local providers, see www.handle.org/services/services-providers_america_north.html#USA_California.

  6. •Lovaas Center –  Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy for children with ASD.

  7. •My Autism Team – Social network for parents

California resources

  1. •California Department of Developmental Services – www.dds.ca.gov/

  2. •Regional Centers – www.dds.ca.gov/RC/Home.cfm

  3. •MIND Institute – www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/ at UC-Davis, Sacramento, CA – clinical research and diagnostics of ASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

  4. •Lovaas Institute –  www.lovaas.com/ at UCLA, Santa Monica, CA – Dr. Ivar Lovaas, Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy for children with ASD.

Local resources

  1. •San Andreas Regional Center – www.sarc.org/

  2. •Children’s Health Council, Palo Alto – www.chconline.org/

  3. •Local DAN doctors / practitioners:

  1. Raj Patel, MD

  2. 5050 El Camino Real, Ste. 110

  3. Los Altos, CA 94022

  4. Phone: 650-964-6700

  5. Fax: 650-964-3549

  6. Website: www.DrRajPatel.net

  8. Elisa Song, MD

  9. 1601 El Camino Real, Ste. 101, Belmont, CA 94002

  10. Phone: 650-595-5437

  11. Fax: 650-595-5438

  12. Email: info@wholechildwellness.com view details

  13. Website: www.wholechildwellness.com

  15. David Traver, MD

  16. 1261 E. Hillsdale Blvd.

  17. Phone: 650-341-5300

  18. Fax: 650-341-5900

  19. Email: dr-dave@sbcglobal.net

  20. Website: www.dptmd.com

  22. Suzann Wang, ND

  23. 616 University Ave.

  24. Phone: 650-327-2053

  25. Fax: 650-331-7250

  26. Email: drswang@naturalhealthcalifornia.com

  27. Website: www.naturalhealthcalifornia.com

  29. Denise A. Tarasuk, RN, ND

  30. 51 E Campbell Ave Ste 108F

  31. Campbell, CA 95008

  32. Phone: 408-370-5291

  33. Fax: 408-370-5293

  34. Email: drsunshine99@yahoo.ca view details

  35. Website: www.drdenisetarasuk.com

  37. Jennifer L Gunst, DAOM, L.Ac,

  38. 359 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301

  39. Phone: 650-323-7345

  40. Fax: 650-323–2139

  41. Email: jen@cnmhealth.com view details

  42. Website: www.cnmhealth.com

  44. Destia Skinner, ND,

  45. 359 Middlefield Rd. , Palo Alto, CA 94301

  46. Website: www.CNMHealth.com

  1. •Local HANDLE providers:

  1. Pamela York, Palo Alto http://www.handle.org/services/providers/provider_pamela_york.html

  3. Enhanced Learning & Growth Center – http://learningandgrowth.com/ – Through HANDLE® programs, therapy and family coaching your child can efficiently overcome life’s challenges in a gentle, safe, caring environment at ELGC.

  5. Sindy Wilkinson , M.Ed., LMFT, CHP
    2940 Camino Diablo, Suite 105, Walnut Creek, California 94597
    phone: 925-934-3500 fax: 925-934-3505

Sensory-friendly films – AMC Theatres and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities an opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment.  Movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing; in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.  Go to http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/ for times and locations.