{"id":177,"date":"2023-08-22T16:10:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T23:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/autismfs-lab\/?page_id=177"},"modified":"2025-11-05T15:31:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T23:31:27","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/autismfs-lab\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The following list includes organizations and resources that have been helpful to families with an autistic family member.\u00a0 Please note that some large organizations have been criticized by autistic advocates for their previous stances and goals related to autism. Therefore, we recommend gathering information from multiple reliable organizations and include several options on our list. We hope you find this resource page helpful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><strong>General Resource Organizations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The following resources offer a broad range of information, support, services, and referrals for autistic people and their families.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/autism-society.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Autism Society of America<\/strong><\/a> is a non-profit organization that provides support, resources, and advocacy efforts related to ASD.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Autism Speaks<\/strong><\/a> is a non-profit organization that provides evidence-based information to families. Several different informational and resource guides are available on their website.<\/li>\n<li><strong>California Regional Centers<\/strong> are a group of government-funded, non-profit organizations that works to coordinate or provide services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Regional centers provide specific free services and funding for services to those who quality. Services include psycho-diagnostic assessments, case management, respite care, and access to a range of programs and services to individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dds.ca.gov\/rc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit their website for more information.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dds.ca.gov\/rc\/listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find your local regional center here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/snnla.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Special Needs Network<\/strong><\/a> is a non-profit organization that offers several programs for parents as well as direct ASD services in Los Angeles. Parent programs include a telephone help desk, parent to parent mentorship programs, community events and fairs, parent groups, and more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehelpgroup.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Help Group<\/strong><\/a><b> <\/b>provides educational webinars and a range of services for autistic individuals in Los Angeles including schools, therapy, and support programs for families.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.php.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Parents Helping Parents<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is an organization that provides support, information, and training to parents of children with disabilities (including but not limited to autism).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><strong>Guides for Families New to the Autism Diagnosis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\/tool-kit\/100-day-kit-young-children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">100 Day Tool Kit for Young Children<\/a>: <\/strong>A free guide to support families in the first 100 days following an autism diagnosis under the age of 5 by Autism Speaks. Must complete form to access tool kit.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\/tool-kit\/100-day-kit-school-age-children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">100 Day Tool Kit for School-Aged Children<\/a>: <\/strong>A free guide to support families in the first 100 days following an autism diagnosis during age 5-13 by Autism Speaks. Must complete form to access tool kit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><strong>Support Groups for Parents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dds.ca.gov\/rc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The California Regional Centers<\/strong><\/a> often offer support groups. Check with your local regional center to see what is offered.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlacrc.org\/home\/showpublisheddocument\/9581\/637311768290500000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North LA Regional Center<\/a> has a guide to support groups in Los Angeles<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlacrc.org\/home\/showpublisheddocument\/9583\/637311768819200000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>En Espa\u00f1ol<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\/resource-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Autism Speaks resource guide<\/strong><\/a> includes a support group finder.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Psychology Today search engine<\/strong><\/a> is a useful tool for finding therapists that may offer group therapy or support groups.<\/li>\n<li>Parents sometimes find success in connecting with other parents through their child\u2019s school.\u00a0 Consider reaching out to your local school\u2019s special education department to see if there are any groups or peer mentorship programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><strong>Information and Education on Autism for Family Members<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autism-live.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Autism Live <\/strong><\/a>is an interactive web show that features parents of autistic children, autism experts, and autistic adults. These shows offer information, support, and discussions on topics related to ASD.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\/tool-kit\/parents-guide-autism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Parent\u2019s Guide to Autism<\/a>:<\/strong> A link to sign up for Autism Speaks\u2019 free tool to support parents after a new autism diagnosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\/tool-kit\/siblings-guide-autism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Sibling&#8217;s Guide to Autism<\/a>:<\/strong> A link to sign up for Autism Speaks\u2019 guide for siblings of a child with ASD that helps siblings understand more about autism and what they can do to help support their sibling.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\/tool-kit\/grandparents-guide-autism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Grandparent\u2019s Guide to Autism<\/a>: <\/strong>A link to sign up for Autism Speaks\u2019 guide for grandparents with a grandchild with ASD.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sesameworkshop.org\/topics\/autism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sesame Street Educational Content<\/a>: <\/strong>Free video content for young siblings\/children along with resources for families.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ganinfo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grandparents Autism Network<\/a>: <\/strong>A nonprofit group that helps inform grandparents about autism and how to support their grandchildren while hosting a variety of events and workshops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><strong>Informational Phone Lines<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\/autism-response-team-art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Autism Response Team (ART)<\/strong><\/a> will answer questions, connect you with tools and resources, and help you find autism services and supports in your community. They also have a toll free number you can call at any time Monday-Friday 1-888-AUTISM2 (1-888-288-4762). <em>En Espa\u00f1ol<\/em>: 1-888-772-9050<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismla.org\/1\/program\/speaker-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autism Society of Los Angeles Warm Line<\/a>: <\/strong>Please call (424) 299-1531 if you have any questions regarding you or your loved ones diagnosis and navigation of the healthcare system. ASLA\u2019s Resource Specialist will return your call to help address your questions or concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":501,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-177","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Resources - Autism and Family Support Lab<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The following list includes resources and information related to Autism Spectrum Disorder that many families have found helfpul\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/autismfs-lab\/resources\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Resources - 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