Listings in Los Angeles
Ability First
AbilityFirst strengthens and cultivates skills that give their participants the tools to successfully navigate each transition in life, including building social connections and independence; employment preparation, training and experience; and, fun and engaging activities that offer families an opportunity to refresh and recharge.
1300 East Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Pasadena, CA 91106
Autism Speaks
Listed in Los Angeles
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
Transition Tool Kit
This kit will provide you with suggestions and options for you to consider as you set out on this journey toward finding your child’s own unique path from adolescence to adulthood.
6330 S San Vicente Blvd, #401
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Big Fun
Big Fun utilizes a skilled pediatric occupational therapist team to create specialized activities for autistic children.
Many of the programs are designed to provide social skills training for autism using recreational and therapeutic activities.
Locations:
Elite Kids
22982 Avenida Empresa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Tel: 949-589-1512
Flight School Gymnastics
503 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
Tel: 424-558-8171
New Hope Gymnastics
17270 Newhope Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Tel: 714-556-8050
Paramount Gymnastics
15054 Keswick St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Tel: 818-782-6108
The Klub Gymnastics
1683 Blake Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Tel: 323-227-5582
Paramount Gymnastics
15054 Keswick St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
15054 Keswick St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) – Los Angeles District Office
Listed in Los Angeles
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
3333 Wilshire Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Disability Rights California
Listed in Los Angeles, Sacramento
DRC is California’s protection and advocacy system. We help people with disabilities. We use different strategies. One strategy is legal advice or representation. Another is impact litigation. We help people self-advocate. We outreach and educate the community. We investigate abuse and neglect. We work on public policies.
We work with people with disabilities. We want to advance their legal rights. We help them live integrated lives. We help them live meaningful, self-directed lives. We want them to have the supports they need. We work for equal opportunity.
If you are a regional center client, you may ask for help from the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA).
(800) 390-7032 (Northern California)
(866) 833-6712 (Southern California)
Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy
350 South Bixel St., Suite 290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Fax: (213) 213-8021
Ada Hamer - Clients' Rights Advocate/Attorney
(213) 213-8180
Ada.Hamer@disabilityrightsca.org
Natalie Klasky - Clients' Rights Advocate / Attorney
(213) 213-8171
Natalie.Klasky@disabilityrightsca.org
1831 K St.,
Sacramento, CA 95811
Sacramento, CA 95811
Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy & Adult Services
Holding Hands serves infants, children, adolescents & adults with developmental and mental health needs.
Services:
Floortime/DIR
Behavioral Intervention
Social Skills Training ages 3-6
Social Skills Training ages 7-12
PEERS Social Skills Training ages 13-19
Developmental Social Skills Groups
Adult Social Skills Groups
Music Therapy
Adaptive Skills Training
Counseling (children, teens, adults and families)
Parent Education, Training and Support
Locations:
Holding Hands Calabasas
5000 Parkway Calabasas Ste 103.
Calabasas, CA 91302
Tel : 818-869-2237
Fax : 818-869-2237
Holding Hands Los Angeles
2115 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Tel : 323-938-3434
Fax : 323-938-3484
2101 N. Glenoaks Blvd.,
Burbank, CA 91504
Burbank, CA 91504
Homenetmen Hrashq
Listed in Glendale, Los Angeles
Hrashq provides the Armenian special needs community the opportunity to participate in Homenetmen’s athletic program and competition events, by providing athletes the necessary support and accommodations needed by each athlete, be it physical, behavioral or emotional. It also serves to disseminate the message of inclusion and acceptance, true to the organization’s core values of “Elevate yourself and elevate others in the process”.
Practices are held twice a month at the Pacific Community Center and Park located at 501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204.
Athletes have one on one support during practices.
Homenetmen Hrashq Program Athlete Information
Homenetmen Western U.S.A
2324 Colorado
Los Angeles, California 90041
2324 Colorado
Los Angeles, California 90041
Vista Del Mar
Listed in Los Angeles
Vista Del Mar serves the changing needs of all children and families in our community by offering high-quality treatment programs in education, autism, adoption, residential care, prevention, and early intervention for children with significant emotional, social, learning, and developmental disabilities.
3200 Motor Ave.,
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Los Angeles, CA 90034