Parent Support Groups
Autism Alliance SoCal (Formerly known as Foothill Autism Alliance)
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)
The Autism Community in Action (TACA)
The Autism Community in Action (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.
Other Sources for Special Education News
How to be a good friend to someone with autism 
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- When to Contact a Los Angeles Special Education Attorney?
- 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
- Right to Choose Independent Study
- The College and University Life: Obtaining Disability Services and Acommodations
- Webinars
- What Is ABLE, and How Do I Qualify?
- California Self-Determination Programs
- When High School Graduation Results in Termination of Services
How to be a Good Friend to a Person with Autism- IEA February Gifted Child Parent Meeting 2016
- Profectum Foundation 4th International Conference