Orange County Resources

Orange County Local Resources

The UCI Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders

https://www.thecenter4autism.org/
This website is home to a team of experts in the field of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
It provides clinical and support services including social work, behavioral consultancy, sleep, healthcare, training, education and wellness, community engagement and psychological services.

Family Autism Network Orange County
https://faninfo.org
increases access to resources for families affected by autism
offers community socials, information on autism events in Orange County, a friendship circle Provides information on legal and education resources
has a teen volunteer program which works to bridge the distaance between teenes who have and don't have Autism
holds a variety of social events for those with ASD
provides social connections for individuals and their families

OC Autism
http://ocautism.org/
provides basic information related to specialists working with ASD, housing, schools, recreation has local advocacy groups
has a comprehensive list of local resources and provides community support for those with ASD and their families

ARM - Autism Resource Mom
http://www.autismresourcemom.org/about-our-programs-and-services.php
Resources include:
- Independent Living Skills Workshops, Friday Night Fun for Teens with ASD, Parenting workshops, A Heart-to-Heart with Mom (Free problem-solving sessions for parents of individuals with autism, where parents exchange tips and advice with other parents, gained from their own, day-to-day experiences)

ASSESSMENT SUPPORT

Childrens Hospital of Orange County
www.choc.org/programs-services/mental-health/autism/#diagnosis

Regional Center of Orange County
https://www.rcocdd.com/frc/ccfrc/resources/autism/

OC Autism
http://www.ocautism.org/specialists
This website provides links to local service providers.