For parents, professionals, and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or developmental delays in communication, behavior, and social skills.
Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month, from 7 - 9pm at Parents Helping Parents, Sobrato Center for Nonprofits-San Jose, 1400 Parkmoor Avenue, CA 95126.
Parents will meet informally to talk about a variety of issues & concerns, share information and provide support. New families and caregivers are always welcome. Those who wish to share or simply listen are invited to attend.
Online directory specifically for all types of providers providing services to individuals with autism. http://www.myautismteam.com/provider_search/index
Concerned your child has autism? Learn the signs at this link : http://www.autismspeaks.org/whatisit/learnsigns.php
To access a variety of resources on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee's website visit http://iacc.hhs.gov/strategic-plan/2011/be_concerned.shtml.
Be sure to visit the Video Glossary at the Autism Speaks link http://www.autismspeaks.org/video/glossary.php. It is full of excellent videos about autism, diagnostic criteria, treatment and more. You will need to register on the Autism Speaks site to access.
The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit and the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit were created specifically for newly diagnosed families to make the best possible use of the 100 days following their child's diagnosis of autism or AS/HFA.
Autism Fact Sheets in multiple languages http://www.phillyhealthinfo.org/index.php/health_topics/category/Autism/Non-English%20Resources/
ADEPT (Autism Distance Education Parent Training) Interactive Learning
Module 1: Strategies for Teaching Functional Skills
An original MIND Institute/CEDD 10-lesson interactive, self-paced, online learning module providing parents with tools and training to more effectively teach their child with autism and other related neurodevelopmental disorders functional skills using applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. Please note that this interactive training requires Adobe Flash to run.
Available in English and Spanish
PHP hosts a Parent Coffee monthly for families that have children with any condition or support need. Please check the calendar to the right for upcoming events. Visit for dates: http://www.php.com/support/parent-information-networking-support-meetings
The PHP Autism Spectrum Disorder Support and Information Group may hold occasional meetings with professionals speaking on a variety of topics. Please check the calendar to the right. The co-sponsors of this Educational Support Group are PHP and the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Autism Society of America, PO Box 1207, San Carlos, CA 94070. 650-637-7772.
Informal Bay Area Meetings (not affiliated with Parents Helping Parents): Parents also meet informally in a variety of locations in the Bay Area to share ideas, experiences and information. New families and caregivers are always welcome. Those who wish to share or simply listen are invited to attend.
Autism Speaks - their goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. http://www.autismspeaks.org/index.php
FREE training modules in skills and information used for children/adolescents having Autism. The AIM project was begun in 2007 as a way to provide parents and professionals with the up-to-date information they need to help individuals with ASD achieve their highest potential. This series of online learning modules includes information on assessment and identification of ASDs, recognizing and understanding behaviors and characteristics, transition to adulthood, employment, and numerous evidence-based practices and interventions.
