Resources
The Autism Coalition of Nevada has created a comprehensive statewide resource guide called ACON’s ‘Nevada Autism Provider & Services Directory’. Our focus is to provide our communities with ‘Evidence Based’ services and providers in your area.
*Please Note that this Directory is not intended to treat, cure or provide specific answers to any medical, neurologic, health or other disease, issue or illness.
This Directory will be updated only one time per year. If you have a request for a change to the Directory or would like to add a service or provider to this list, please contact an ACON member and ask to have your idea added to the (ANNUAL UPDATE LIST). Have patience as this Directory requires great amounts of research and verification and is updated by an ACON member at their discretion.
Feel free to contact an experienced ACON Representative today by calling 850-291-6778.
Disclaimer: All information provided by the Autism Coalition of Nevada is for informational purposes only. ACON does not endorse any product or therapy, and no link on this site should be considered such an endorsement. Decisions regarding specific interventions and therapies should be done in collaboration with the individual’s caregivers, doctor, and other qualified professionals. Families are encouraged to thoroughly investigate treatments or interventions to choose those that are appropriate for the individual with autism and their family. ACON assumes no responsibility for the use made of information provided on the website.
NEVADA ATAP – Autism Treatment Assistance Program
Nevada’s Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP) was created to assist parents and caregivers with the expensive cost of providing Autism-specific treatments to their child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ATAP is a statewide program that provides temporary assistance and funding to pay for evidenced-based treatment for children on the Autism Spectrum, who are under the age of 20 and are diagnosed as a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder by a physician, psychologist, child/adolescent psychiatrist, pediatric neurologist, or other qualified professional. A diagnosis from a multidisciplinary team is acceptable when accompanied by an appropriate assessment report.
ATAP provides a monthly allotment to providers for on-going treatment development, supervision and a limited amount of weekly intervention hours based upon a child’s individual treatment plan, age, and income. ATAP only funds treatments which have been proven by research to be evidence-based, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Verbal Behavioral (VB), and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) to increase useful behaviors and reduce those that may be harmful or that interfere with learning, to bring about meaningful behavior change. Covered services include program training; development and supervision; daily intervention hours; and essential tools, supplies or equipment. ATAP may also fund Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy when other resources do not provide coverage
Other Resources and Referral Services
CDC Autism Web Site
The State Visit www.cdc.gov/autism for updated information, individualized pages for different visitors and data and statistics.
NEVADA 211
The State of Nevada offers a help resource known as ‘Nevada 211’. By pressing 211 on your phone, you will be connected to a live operator who has access to a statewide database and can be utilized strictly as a Referral Service. This service can be very helpful for families with disabled children, Nevadans who are blind/visually impaired to also helping low-income families and individuals who may need assistance with rent, food, medical and other services. Nevada 211 also has listings of Autism resources and can be used for Referral for families affected by Autism.
The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities engages in advocacy, system’s change and capacity building activities for people with developmental disabilities and their families in order to promote equal opportunity, self-determination, and community inclusion. We do not provide direct services.
We are pleased to share a list of many nonprofits that National Council on Severe Autism listed on their website. These organizations serve individuals with sever autism. Please note that these organizations have not been vetted by ACON. Inclusion does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply any sort of disapproval. Organizations range from major service agencies to small providers.
ALABAMA
Ady’s Army Autism support, tools, resources www.adysarmy.org
ALASKA
Alaska Autism Resource Center (AARC) The AARC serves the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families, caregivers, and service providers throughout the state of Alaska https://www.alaskaarc.org/
The Arc of Anchorage The Arc of Anchorage is a non-profit organization in Anchorage serving Alaskans who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and behavioral health challenges, and their families https://thearcofanchorage.org/
ARIZONA
ASCEND Autism Center ASCEND began as a non-profit day school specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) based education https://azautismascend.org/
Hope Haven Ranch special needs family community sharing a home and property in a beautiful setting https://www.facebook.com/HopeHavenRanch/
Kris Camp Camps in Arizona and Idyllwild. https://www.kriscamp.org/index.html
Rusty’s Morningstar Ranch, residential farm community for adults with autism and day programs. https://rmr.org
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) Services to autistic children and adults. Phoenix. https://www.autismcenter.org/
ARKANSAS
Arkansas Autism Resource & Outreach Center (AAROC) The mission of the AAROC is to provide Hope, Direction & Support to families of individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, and we fulfill our mission through a number of activities https://aaroc.org/
Nash Therapeutic Services Behavioral Interventions, Individual Clinical Counseling, Family Counseling, Group Therapy https://nashtherapy.net/
CALIFORNIA- NORTHERN
AchieveKids School AchieveKids is a non-profit that operates two highly specialized schools to meet the needs of the most complex learners in special education https://www.achievekids.org/ in SF Bay Area.
Autism Family Network of Santa Cruz Activities and events. https://www.autismfamilynetworksantacruz.org
Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area Resources and many events around the Bay Area. sfautismsociety.org
The Anova Center for Education School in Santa Rosa area. Anovaeducation.org
Camping Unlimited Camps for children and adults with developmental disabilities. https://campingunlimited.org/
Fiesta Educativa Inc. mission is to provide information and training to Latino families on how to obtain services for all persons with disabilities https://fiest aeducativa.org/
Friendship Circle https://www.bayareafc.org/ Palo Alto
Housing Choices helps find low-income housing for adults with developmental disabilities who are clients of the regional centers. HousingChoices.org
Monterey Bay Horsemanship and Therapeutic Center, La Selva Beach. Day programs for adults with severe autism, horseback riding programs, camps. http://www.gombhtc.org
Morgan Autism Center School and adult day program in San Jose. MorganCenter.org
Oak Hill School https://www.theoakhillschool.org/ School in San Anselmo.
PACE, Inc. https://www.pacificautism.org/ School, adults, and residential services in south bay.
Pomeroy Center adult programs and recreation, in San Francisco. www.prrcsf.org
Possibilities Center, Fresno https://www.facebook.com/PossibilitiesCenter/
PRAGNYA https://www.pragnya.org/ in San Jose, Ca serving everyone in the San francisco Bay area
Via Services, Inc. mission is to empower people with disabilities and their families to grow, develop, and thrive by providing essential skill-building, therapeutic, and recreational programs https://viaservices.org/
Ride a Wave Helping kids with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through safe, fun, adventure activities like surfing, bodyboarding, kayaking http://www.rideawave.org in Santa Cruz
Shared Adventures Santa Cruz at Shared Adventures, we get people outdoors and moving beyond limitation. A non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality of life for those with disabilities, we believe that recreation, fun, challenge, and access to the outdoors are essential to health and fulfillment. https://www.sharedadventures.org
Square Peg Foundation Using the best of modern technology, proven brain science and data driven plans, Square Peg can now assist families with ABA goals including social, safety, academic and self advocacy https://www.squarepegfoundation.org/ Half Moon Bay
FEAT FEAT.org. is a non-profit organization of parents, family members, and treatment professionals, designed to help families. It offers a network of support where families can meet each other to discuss issues surrounding autism and treatment options. Sacramento, CA
Watkins VITAL Care Program Day https://watkinsvitalcareprogram.org/ Program in Southern California
Hope on the Hard Road Hope on the Hard Road Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit ministry dedicated to helping connect and encourage families with children with special needs through programs designed to support the unique needs of the individual, the family, and the community https://hopeonthehardroad.org
Friends of Children with Special Needs Friends of Children with Special Needs is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, friendship, and life skills training to developmentally disabled individuals and their families https://www.php.com/directory/friends-of-children-with-special-needs/ day programs, classes, recreation
CALIFORNIA-SOUTHERN
Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara and Slingshot Studio Slingshot is a not-for-profit progressive arts studio that supports the creative practice and professional visibility of artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Santa Barbara County slingshotart.org
Exceptional Sports for Youth with Needs, ESYN is a non-profit organization that is partnered with Central Valley Resource Center to provide sports and activities for people with special needs. Selma, CA. https://www.facebook.com/ExceptionalSportsYouthNeeds/
Kern Autism Network-Autism Society is a non-profit organization of parents, grandparents, professionals, and other individuals that have an interest in supporting and empowering those diagnosed with Autism https://kernautism.org/ Bakersfield, California
Paige’s Pantry farm-based employment; provides FREE produce from partnerships with our community farms and local organizations https://www.paigespantry.org
Surfers Healing California our mission is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing https://www.surfershealing.org/
TERI Inc. offering training and education opportunities designed to meet each student’s specific needs, San Diego area. www.Teriinc.org
Watkins Vital Care Program day program for adults with autism and other disabilities https://watkinsvitalcareprogram.org
COLORADO
Ascendigo summer sports camp, employment services, in-home behavioral therapy, and life coaching; Carbondale www.Ascendigo.org
Alpine Autism Center in Colorado Springs provides intensive, one-on-one instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, Colorado https://www.alpineautismcenter.org/
Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT) encourage and empower the full spectrum of individuals with autism through education and employment in the skilled trades www.buildwithtact.org
CONNECTICUT
Abilis https://www.abilis.us provides services and supports for over 800 individuals with special needs and their families from birth through the life span. Abilis has been a leader in serving the special needs community in lower Fairfield County for 70 years and has a long-standing reputation for high quality care.
CCARC Inc. We provide an array of services within the community which offer opportunities for independence and personal growth for people with disabilities http://www.ccarc.com/ in Connecticut
DELAWARE
Autism Delaware workshops and speakers, visual supports and programs, recreational opportunities, coffee and conversation https://www.autismdelaware.org/
Community Integrated Services provides expert employment services to people with disabilities https://cisworks.org/
FLORIDA
Autism and Related Disabilities Gym establish a center with recreational programs for individuals with autism and related disorders where innovative ideas come together to enhance the lives of individuals and their families https://autismgym.org Orlando
Autism Society of Greater Orlando ASGO network of opportunities to become fully accepted, included, and actively participating members of our community, through family support, education, advocacy, and public awareness http://asgo.org/
Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children Psychological Diagnostics, speech and language therapy, feeding therapy, social skills groups, parent support groups, caregiver skills training, Play School, ABA services, Educational Advocacy, coordinated care evaluations, and many other services https://www.collaborativecorner.org
Dancing for a Difference makes dance more available to all children in the Tampa Bay Area & give back http://www.dancing4donations.org/
Emerald Coast Exceptional Families, serving families of all disabilities in NW Florida, including severe autism https://www.emeraldcoastexceptionalfamilies.org
Exceptional Fitness a Non Profit 501C3 charitable organization committed to providing unique fitness, exercise, recreation, social,and safety programs to individuals of all ages and abilities in a fun, safe, and natural environment; Fort Lauderdale https://exceptionalfitness.org
Puzzle Peace Now supports families and other organizations in funding the costs associated with raising, educating, and supporting the advancement of children with special needs by providing summer camp scholarships for starters.https://puzzlepeacenow.com/ South Florida
Shaka Soul Surfers we offer one to one private surfing lessons for typical and special needs surfers http://www.shakasoulsurfers.org/ Shaka Soul Surfers
Santiago & Friends Family Center for Autism address a gap in services in a linguistically and culturally sensitive manner. Focusing primarily on ABA Therapies, empowers parents to be the voice for their child and be a major component of their therapy program https://santiagoandfriends.com/ Orlando Florida
Northeast Florida Advocates for Autism & Related Disabilities Inc. advocating for special needs children, education and community awareness https://www.facebook.com/NEFLadvocates/
Katelyn’s Ride for Autism a golf-cart poker run to raise awareness and funds for those with Autism and related disabilities https://www.katelynsride.com/
UM-NSU CARD University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. We currently serve Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties. Our mission is to optimize the potential of people living with autism and related disabilities. https://www.card.miami.edu/index.html
GEORGIA
Extra Special People https://espyouandme.org/ in Watkinsville, GA. They don’t just serve kids with autism but every single level and diagnoses of developmental disabilities.
FAST Valdosta Our Mission is to provide support and information to families impacted by ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders). All Children are valuable. Our monthly meetings and community events are geared towards supporting the entire family FASTValdosta.com.
Lekotek serves children with a wide range of special needs – autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hearing or vision loss, genetic disabilities, and many more. http://www.lekotekga.org/
YALLS Group https://www.facebook.com/theYALLSgroup/ this is a group for people with developmental disabilities. Lawrenceville, GA
HAWAII
Brian’s Hale Supporting adults with autism on the island of Maui, www.Brianshale.org
IDAHO
The ISAAC Foundation provided financial support to hundreds of children in the region diagnosed with autism so that they could receive critical therapy interventions that were not covered by their insurance. She later broadened the scope of ISAAC Foundation’s mission to include emotional support programs for parents and siblings, educational programs for parents, teachers, employers and regional first responders, and a weighted blanket program that generates over 200 weighted blankets and lap pads per year to individuals in need in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. https://theisaacfoundation.configio.com/page/home
ILLINOIS
Abilities Behavior Services is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to children, adults, and seniors https://www.abilities.today
Giant Steps is a non profit therapeutic day school for students K-22 with autism in Lisle, IL. mygiantsteps.org
Jewish Children and Family Services therapeutic day school and yeshiva, speech/language/occupational therapy, therapeutic preschool, counseling, and psychological testing and evaluation https://www.jcfs.org
Little Friends day services, residential services, schools. littlefriendsinc.org
Penguin Project Program started in Peoria, Illinois about 15 years ago. Now there are approx. 50 chapters in at least 20 states. It’s a social change masquerading as a theatre production. Penguinproject.org
Rockin the Spectrum support groups, parents nights outs, and other family ordinated fun rockinthespectrum.com
THRIVE! Enrichment Services provides resources, supports, services and interventions https://iwillhelpyouthrive.org/
UCP-Seguin of Greater Chicago United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago is a charitable not-for-profit agency serving individuals with disabilities in metropolitan Chicago and beyond https://ucpseguin.org/
INDIANA
Ausome Indy serving children in the child welfare system by providing sensory tools and communication devices Ausomeindy.org
Damar Charter Academy Indiana’s first public charter school providing intensive, individualized educational programs and behavioral-support services to students with autism and other intellectual and developmental challenges https://www.damarcharteracademy.org
Damar Services, Inc. offers a full range of services for children, adolescents, and adults with developmental, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities: residential and community-based treatment, autism services, education, outpatient behavioral health, and more https://www.damar.org
Disability Legal Services of Indiana providing free and low cost legal services to Indiana’s children and adults with disabilities, primarily in education matters https://www.disabilitylegalservicesindiana.org
Hands in Autism Interdisciplinary Training and Resource Center a state-wide training and resource center making a significant impact in the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other special needs as well as their families and caregivers; Indianapolis, IN https://handsinautism.iupui.edu/
Indiana ABA Parents Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/949016611791391/
Indiana Disability Rights to protect and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities through empowerment and advocacy https://www.in.gov/idr/
Indy Parents Special Needs Community help parents of children with developmental delays or disabilities find support and resources in the Indianapolis area. Parents only, please. https://www.facebook.com/groups/949016611791391/
Indiana Resource Center for Autism conducting outreach training, coaching and consultations, engaging in research, and developing and disseminating information on behalf of individuals across the Autism Spectrum https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/articles/indianas-health-insurance-mandate-for-autism-spectrum-disorders-and-pervasive-developmental-disorders-pdds.html
T.C. Harris School & Academy educational services, residential services, therapeutic approaches https://www.tcharrisschool.com
The Arc of Indiana empower families with information and resources to assist them in their journey of raising a child with a disability to lead a full and meaningful life https://www.arcind.org
IOWA
Balance Autism Balance Autism offers services to more than 300 children and 150 adults annually; employs 400 highly trained and devoted staff members and has an operating budget of $21 million. https://www.balanceautism.org
KANSAS
Heartspring provider of services and therapies for children with special needs and developmental disabilities. We offer a residential and day school, pediatric services, and autism services https://www.heartspring.org/ Wichita, Kansas
KENTUCKY
Blessings Unleashed Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides uniquely trained service and companion dogs for children with autism. https://www.facebook.com/BlessingsUnleashed/
Parent Empowerment Network Facebook dedicated group of self-advocates, parents/families of special needs, caregivers/volunteers of special needs and professionals https://www.facebook.com/groups/kyparentempowermentnetwork/ Group
LOUISIANA
Autism Society of Greater New Orleans (ASGNO) https://www.asgno.org/
MAINE
MARYLAND
Upcounty Community Resources, Inc. Innovative programs, events, and social opportunities for the members of our community with developmental and intellectual differences. These opportunities promote healthy lifestyles, friendships, self-awareness, and personal-development. http://ucresources.org/
MASSACHUSETTS
Amego, Inc. Massachusetts https://www.amegoinc.org/
Autism Alliance https://www.autismalliance.org
Autism Housing Pathways, MA https://autismhousingpathways.org
Autism Insurance Resource Center https://massairc.org/contact/
Autism Services Association day programs https://www.autismservicesassociation.org/
The Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction (CABI) is a private special education day school for students with autism spectrum disorder http://www.cabiautism.org/
Charles River Center’s Residential, Therapeutic Day, and Family Support Divisions Western Suburbs of Boston, Ma Willing and able to support those with major challenges https://www.charlesrivercenter.org/
Community Autism Resources free services to families all throughout southeastern Massachusetts. And they were sister projects all throughout the state, supported by the Department of developmental services http://community-autism-resources.com
Doug Flutie Jr Foundation www.flutiefoundation.org
Friends or Relatives with Autism & Related Disabilities (FORWARD) Housing for adults with autism https://www.go-forward.org
Guild for Human Services school for up to age 22, residential for all ages https://www.guildhumanservices.org/
Inclusive Fitness in West Roxbury, MA https://inclusivefitness.com/
League School of Greater Boston to age 22 https://leagueschool.org/
Lurie Center part of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston https://www.massgeneral.org/children/autism/lurie-center
Melmark New England, in Andover, MA Residential, education, and vocational services. https://www.melmark.org/locations/new-england/
Nashoba Learning Group is a fabulous school and adult services program started by an Autism mom and is now the best program for people in Massachusetts and probably in the US https://www.nashobalearninggroup.org/
New England Center for Children Massachusetts NECC.org
MICHIGAN
Autism Home Network respite to families. Genesee County MI. Autismhomenetwork.com
Benjamin’s Hope https://www.benjaminshope.net/farmstead community
Dutton Farm Rochester, https://duttonfarm.org/
Many Hands Lifesharing Community https://manyhandslc.org/
MINNESOTA
Autism Recovery Foundation www.autismrecoveryfoundation.org
Achieve Services Minneapolis area award winning non profit for adults with disabilities including those with significant care needs https://achieveservices.org/programs/#life-enrichment
Fraser – Minnesota https://www.fraser.org/
MISSISSIPPI
Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities https://medicaid.ms.gov/programs/intellectual-disabilitiesdevelopmental-disabilities-waiver/
Mississippi Project START http://www.msprojectstart.org/
MISSOURI
Day Solutions Inc. https://www.daysolutions.net/
Division of Developmental Disabilities https://dmh.mo.gov/dd/progs/waiver/
MONTANA
Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) https://dphhs.mt.gov/dsd/developmentaldisabilities/DDPmedicaidwaivers
Family Outreach https://www.familyoutreach.org/
Montana Department of Health and Human Services https://dphhs.mt.gov/dsd/developmentaldisabilities/
The MOSSAIC program (Mentoring, Organization, and Social Support for Autism/All Inclusion on Campus) https://health.umt.edu/slhos/dewit-ritecare-clinic/mossaic.php
NEBRASKA
Kids and Dreams Foundation: Operation Shine Camp https://www.kidsanddreams.org/#operation-shine-camp-1 three-day camp for kids ages 7-12 experiencing Autism Spectrum Disorders and related conditions
NEVADA
Capability Health https://www.capabilityhealth.org Las Vegas, NV
Collaboration Center Foundation https://collablv.org Las Vegas, NV
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Bureau of Developmental Services https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bds/hcbs-waiver.htm
New Hampshire Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/deputy-commissioner/bureau-of-vocational-rehabilitation/regional-offices
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bds/index.htm
Special Education Advocacy and Consulting https://specialeducationadvocacyandconsulting.com/
NEW JERSEY
Autism New Jersey https://www.autismnj.org/
Bacon and Juiceboxes https://www.baconandjuiceboxes.com New Jersey
Bancroft https://www.bancroft.org
Blue Bridge Autism Training https://www.bluebridgetraining.com New Jersey
Eden Autism Services https://edenautism.org/
The Hope Autism Foundation was started by 6 moms who knew there were no day programs after 21. They now have several locations of day programs for adults with Severe Autism in New Jersey. https://www.hopeautismfoundation.org/
Parents of Autistic Children in New Jersey POAC Autism Services, New Jersey. They have trained over 72,000 First responders on Autism keeping our kids safe all over the state! They also have hundreds of events for our families. https://www.poac.net/
NEW MEXICO
Elevate the Spectrum https://elevatethespectrum.org/
NEW YORK
Anderson Center for Autism is a residential school for 124 students ranging in age from six to 21 years old who have autism http://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/
Autism Services Inc. https://autism-services-inc.org Buffalo
The Center for Discovery https://thecenterfordiscovery.org/ New York
Eden 2 Staten Island Eden2.org
Endeavor 21+ Foundation https://www.endeavor21.org NY State Rockland County – Hudson Valley
Family Center for Autism in New York does amazing work! Cooking classes, art, etc.
Families First FEAT of Central NY https://www.nyfamiliesfirst.org
Fantastic Friends of WNY Fantastic Friends will create and replicate a community center that offers the widest array of onsite and offsite social and life-skill programming that will meet the needs of their participants with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, their families, and the community at large www.fantasticfriendswny.org
Homesteads for Hope – Community Farm https://www.homesteadsforhope.org/ Rochester NY
Sinergia After School Art Program Friends are We! Building Social Skills through the Arts www.sinergiany.org
Nassau/Suffolk Autism Society of America– NSASA http://www.nsasa.org/
Person Centered Care Services is a not for profit organization creating social change within communities by supporting people with disabilities on their search for identity and acceptance, Staten Island http://www.pccsny.org/
Quality Services for the Autism Community serving New York City & Long Island https://www.qsac.com/
Sinergia After School Art Program Friends are We! Building Social Skills through the Arts www.sinergiany.org
SNACK*NYC https://www.snacknyc.com/
St. Colman’s School autism residential program. http://www.stcolmans.com
The Summit Center WNY’s Leading Provider of Autism Services. With a staff of 500 professionals and expertise in autism and social/emotional development. The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based educational, behavioral health, adult, and community programs to 1,350 children and adults each year with developmental, social and behavioral challenges www.thesummitcenter.org
NORTH CAROLINA
Autism Society of North Carolina https://www.autismsociety-nc.org
Camp Royall https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/camp-royall/ autism camp in North Carolina
Melmark Carolinas, in Charlotte, NC. Special education, ABA.
https://www.melmark.org/locations/locations/carolinas/
NORTH DAKOTA
Anne Carlesen Foundation intervention, supports, residential, therapy https://annecarlsen.org/foundation/
North Dakota Autism Center therapy, advocacy and support https://ndautismcenter.org
OHIO
Akidagain We make life for families caring for a child with a life-threatening condition“normal” again by helping them gain back moments of positive, family-shared experiences and memories https://akidagain.org Columbus
AATAP – Autism Awareness Training and Acceptance Program https://www.facebook.com/Aatap4all/ based out of northeast
Autism Model School, Toledo, Ohio www.amstoledo.org
Autism Society of Dayton https://autismsocietyofdayton.org Dayton Ohio. Grants given for therapy and camps raised by yearly walk. All money goes to kids right here
Bellefaire JCB providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education and prevention services https://www.bellefairejcb.org
Flatrock Homes https://www.flatrockhomes.org/ awesome place for severely autistic
Heroes helping those with special needs https://www.facebook.com/heroeshelpingthosewithspecialneeds/
Monarch Center for Autism https://monarchcenterforautism.org Cleveland Clinic, integrations treatment center, and Rose-Mary, Cleveland, Ohio
Safe Haven Farms https://www.safehavenfarms.org/ residential and day services for adults and therapeutic riding for kids and adults with autism
OKLAHOMA
A New Leaf job training, life skills, behavioral and residential services https://www.anewleaf.org/ Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Red River Down Syndrome Society https://www.redriverdss.org/
Sooner SUCCESS provides resources navigation to families with a child with special needs within their communities. Sooner SUCCESS also manages the lifespan respite voucher program https://soonersuccess.ouhsc.edu/
OREGON
ADRC of Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program https://adrcoforegon.org/consite/explore-caregiver-supports.php caregiver support program for local services like meals, transportation, training/counseling on caregiving
OHSU Family-to-Family Information Center https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-family-to-family-health-information-center resource hub and support center (lots of useful links)
OHSU F2F HIC Financial Page https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-family-to-family-health-information-center/financial-help inventory of financial support services and organizations
OHSU F2F HIC Grants Page inventory of grants and free services/equipment programs
Oregon Residential Facilities list of adult foster homes and 24-hr residential services
Providence Swindells Resource Center https://oregon.providence.org/our-services/s/swindells-resource-center/ resource hub with an online free library
Victory Academy is Oregon’s only dedicated year-round private school, serving Oregon’s children, teens, and young adults affected by Autism https://www.victoryacademy.org
PENNSYLVANIA
Andrew’s Gift providing them with iPads and apps for communication, sensory equipment, therapeutic activities, summer camp opportunities, equipment to keep individuals safe, provide for basic living needs and much more https://www.andrewsgift26.com
The Autism Connection of Pennsylvania lifeline and hub for families and adults, providing support, information, and advocacy https://autismofpa.org
AutismCaresFoundation provides free programs, activities and events for children, teens and adults with special needs in the tri-state area https://www.facebook.com/AutismCaresFoundation
Autism Society of Pittsburgh www.autismsocietypgh.org
The Camphill School only Waldorf school in North America that exclusively serves children with special needs https://camphillschool.org
Eagles Autism Foundation https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/eaglesautismfoundation/
Melmark Pennsylvania, in Berwyn, PA. Residential, education, and vocational services. https://www.melmark.org/locations/locations/pennsylvania/
Mosaic Place https://www.mosaicplace.net/
PAAL, Inc. educational programs: science-based community-based intensive teaching https://paalprogram.org/
Pike Autism Support Services addressing the social and emotional needs of family members who have been affected by ASD https://www.passnepa.org
Potential Inc. https://Potentialinc.org Autism Services in Pennsylvania – Bucks and Philadelphia Counties
Serendipity Therapeutic Riding Center https://www.serendipitytrc.com Hunlock Creek, PA
Unending Promise our mission is to provide individuals living with autism, primarily in Berks County, Pennsylvania, opportunities to learn meaningful skills in a safe and productive environment. http://unendingpromise.org
Variety social, educational, and vocational summer and school year programs https://varietyphila.org Philadelphia
The Watson Institute Special Education Schools & Resources for Children ages 3-21, western PA https://www.thewatsoninstitute.org
Woods Services multi-service population health management and advocacy organization that provides innovative, comprehensive and integrated health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health and case management services to more than 4,000 children and adults in the intellectual and developmental disability, child welfare, behavioral and brain trauma public health sectors who have complex and intensive medical and behavioral healthcare needs in Langhorne PA http://www.woods.org/
RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities https://www.lifespan.org/centers-services/center-autism-and-developmental-disabilities-cadd
SOUTH CAROLINA
The Arc of South Carolina is a non-profit that advocates for the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, http://www.arcsc.org/
Beautiful Gate Center a diverse Group Therapy Practice and Developmental Learning Center in Charleston, SC for children & youth w/ Dev. Disabilities and Autism. Offering Speech/OT/ABA therapy + Center-Based, year-round developmental program for life skills &emerging literacy Charleston beautifulgatecenter.org
Champion Autism Network create and ensure inclusive communities where all people CAN happily live, work and play, by building a world-wide network of autism champions that includes businesses, local nonprofits and individuals with autism – Myrtle Beach https://championautismnetwork.com/
SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota Parent Connection family resources https://www.sdparent.org/family-resources/support-groups/autism
TENNESSEE
Autism Breakthrough Knoxville, https://breakthroughknoxville.org/
Sheltering Tree Ranch we provide a supportive environment to children with Autism and other learning challenges through intensive instruction and whole-child development Savannah, Tennessee http://www.shelteringtree.org/
Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy https://www.southernreins.org Fisherville Tennessee not far from Memphis Tennessee
Youth Villages https://youthvillages.org
TEXAS
29 Acres housing development is a safe and dynamic supported living community for adults with autism and other neuro-diversities https://29acres.org
Autism Rescue Angels providing financial assistance to autism families in the Houston area for medical, therapeutic or respite needs of teenagers 15 years or older https://autismrescueangels.org local to Houston, TX
Autism Society of Texas has a new group for caregivers of kids with severe autism & a grant fund open to 18+ in Texas https://www.texasautismsociety.org
Caring Pathways of Carrollton https://caringpathways.org in Texas! It’s a day program that serves adults with disabilities, including severe autism.
Including Kids, Inc. and their Center for Community Inclusion (adult program) www.Includingkids.org Humble, Texas (Houston area)
Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding https://blueskytexas.org in Aubrey, TX, Horsemanship & Life Skills for young adults in the spectrum
Dominique Cares the vision of this organization is to provide individuals and their families with resources, support and hope in an effort to live a life of maximum potential Plano https://dominiquecares.com
Feat Houston increasing resources and providing information about Applied Behavior Analysis https://www.feathouston.org/
Rainbow of Hope Equine Assisted Therapy https://rainbowofhopetexas.org/
Eagle Pass Heroes provide children with special needs resources for educational success and development in the Maverick County region https://www.eaglepassheroes.org/
Thrive with Autism Foundation TX Montgomery County https://www.thrivewithautismfoundation.org/
Special Skills Academy Special Needs Academy is designed to support the special needs athlete and youth to grow and develop their abilities through consistent structured sports, and social interactions. We offer strength and skills training for basketball for all types of abilities, in addition to coaching on etiquette and good sportsmanship. We will support you or your special needs athlete to be able to grow and develop at any level physically, socially or ability https://www.specialskillsacademy.org/
Sailing Angels introduces the joy of sailing to children with special needs as well as Wounded Warriors … at no cost. http://www.SailingAngels.org/
UTAH
Utah Autism Academy center, home and community based intensive therapeutic interventions https://utahautismacademy.com
VERMONT
Vermont Family Network: Autism family resources https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/what-we-do/resources/topics/autism/
VIRGINIA
VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment https://viacenters.org/ Offers school, adult, and behavioral health services for children and families affected by autism and related neurodevelopmental disabilities with locations in Charlottesville, Lexington, Lynchburg, and Roanoke.
Cooking Autism, Inc provide cooking and life-skills classes for students with Autism and other neurological challenges https://www.cookingautism.org/ Virginia
The Faison Center https://www.faisoncenter.org School & Center for Autism, locations in both Richmond and Newport News, Virginia
A Farm Less Ordinary A farm in Loudon County (Northern Virginia) started by parents of a child with autism that employs people with developmental/intellectual disabilities. https://www.afarmlessordinary.org
Jill’s House https://www.jillshouse.org/ provides respite and summer camp for ages 6-18
In northern Virginia Matthew’s Center is a non-profit, education based organization focusing on communication & social skill instruction https://matthewscenter.org
WASHINGTON
The ISAAC Foundation In Washington state Offering therapy grants, parent workshops, weighted blankets, video and podcasts, parent and sibling support, First Responder and educator training https://theisaacfoundation.configio.com
The Madrone School The Madrone School provides an alternative to the public school system in the greater Seattle area and offers a more affordable and individualized approach to those affected by autism using proven behavioral therapies https://www.themadroneschool.org
Washington Autism Alliance We expand access to healthcare, education and services for people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington State https://washingtonautismalliance.org
WASHINGTON D.C.
KEEN Empower youth with disabilities and impact volunteer coaches through participation in free, non-competitive, one-on-one programs of physical activity and fun, supporting the overall health and well-being of all participants. Greater DC Baltimore www.KEENgreaterdc.org
WEST VIRGINIA
Community Autism Resources & Education Systems (CARES) serves children on the autism spectrum and their families living in southern West Virginia http://wvcaresforautism.org
WISCONSIN
Chileda https://www.chileda.org Chileda offers a spectrum of services to meet the individual needs of children and adults with cognitive and behavioral challenges. Services are provided on campus in the residential and day school program, and in the community within individual’s homes, schools, and community.
Matthias Academy https://www.matthiasacademy.org/ serves adults with mild to severe disabilities, specialized medical needs, behaviors, and mild to severe autism from Illinois and Wisconsin
WYOMING
Rocky Mountain Rescue Ranch 406 539 7447 Therapeutic respite services for parents of special needs children, parent aide services to parents who need advocacy and help finding resources in the area, getting IEP plans set up, and just generally helping get needs met for special needs families
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