Parent Support Groups
A non-profit, all-volunteer organization of parents, professionals, and care-givers, dedicated to providing education, resources, and support to the autism community.
Autism Speaks is the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA)
Down Syndrome Association of Orange County (DSAOC)
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) provides the information and connection to improve the quality of life of people with autism in their families.
Parents’ Place Family Resource Center
UCLA CART Research & Intervention
TASH is an international membership association leading the way to inclusive communities through research, education, and advocacy.
LA FEAT is Los Angeles Families for Effective Autism Treatment. LA FEAT was founded by parents of autistic children for parents and families of children with autism.
Other Sources for Special Education News
California Disability Community Action Network
How to be a good friend to someone with autism 
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- High School Transition Planning
- One to One Aides
- Assistive Technology
- FERPA
- Evaluations
- Parent Access
- IDEA Divorced Parent
- 2E Student Education
- School Advocacy Toolkit
- Seizure Action Plans
- Legislation
- The College and University Life: Obtaining Disability Services and Acommodations
- What Is ABLE, and How Do I Qualify?
- How to be a Good Friend to a Person with Autism
- IEA February Gifted Child Parent Meeting 2016
- Profectum Foundation 4th International Conference