Autism Research Institute established in 1967 has devoted its work to conducting research on the triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosing and treating autism.
4182 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116
Ph: 866.366.3361
www.autism.com
Autism Society of America and their chapters share a common mission providing information and education, supporting research, and advocating for programs and services for the autism community.
7910 Woodman Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20814-3067
Ph: 301.657.0881 or 800.328.8476
www.autism-society.org
Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of the growing autism epidemic and raising money to fund scientists who are searching for a cure.
2 Park Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Ph: 212.252.8584
www.autismspeaks.org
First Signs is dedicated to the early identification and intervention of children with developmental delays and disorders.
P.O. Box 358
Merrimac. MA 01860
Ph: 978.346.4380
www.firstsigns.org
Healing Thresholds is a free website and email newsletter dedicated to healing the lives of families touched by autism. They provide comprehensive therapy fact sheets, daily updates of autism therapy research and news, and a global directory of autism-related therapists and services. www.autism.healingthresholds.com
Best Buddies is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and employment.
5711 West Slauson Ave. #170
Culver City, CA 90230
Ph: 310.642.2620
www.bestbuddies.org
California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has twenty-one regional centers, with more than forty offices located throughout the state, serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families .
P.O. Box 944202
1600 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: 916.654.1897
www.dds.ca.gov
The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a community living agency that provides over 50 community-based programs and services to children, adults and their families with developmental disabilities in Vancouver and Richmond.
#100 - 3851 Shell Road
Richmond, B.C.
Canada V6X 2W2
Tel: 604-273-9778
http://www.develop.bc.ca
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.
www.idea.ed.gov
Learning Disabilities Association of America has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals since 1963.
4156 Library Road
Pittsburg, PA 15234-1349
Ph: 412.341.1515
www.ldantl.org
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities contains a wealth of information, and is full of state resources.
P.O. Box 1492
Washington D.C. 20013
Ph: 800.695.0285
www.nichy.org
Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy by raising funds for research and by increasing awareness of the prevalence and devastation of this illness.
730 N. Franklin Street Suite 404
Chicago, Illinois 60610
Ph: 312.255.1801
www.cureepilepy.org
Epilepsy Foundation and their affiliates around the country provide information, referral, and professional education, employment assistance, advocacy, and self-help.
88301 Professional Place
Landover, MD 20785-2238
Ph: 800.332.1000
www.epilepsyfoundation.org
East Los Angeles Remarkable Citizen’s Association offers adult day programs for persons with developmental disabilities.
3839 Selig Place
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Ph: 323.223.3078
www.elarca.com
The Frostig School/Center has one of the few programs in Los Angeles area that is designed exclusively for children with learning disabilities who do not have serious emotional disturbances.
871 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
Ph: 626.798.1801
www.frostig.org
Institute for the Redesign of Learning is a multi-service, community based education and training facility for at risk youth.
Their mission is to empower individuals to take charge of their own learning process and become competent, caring and contributing members of society.
625 Fair Oaks, Suite 200
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Ph: 323.341.5580
www.redesignlearning.org
Vocational Independence Program is a practical college program for students with learning disabilities. VIP is divided into four major areas: Academics, Social Development, Vocational Skills, and Independent Living.
P.O. Box 9029
Central Islip, NY 11722
Ph: 800.345.6948
www.nyit.edu
Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.) is a physical, yet non-forceful energy balancing procedure using the hands to reestablish the full natural healing potential of the body.
Gina De Masi—Practitioner
2001 Barrington Ave. Suite 308
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Ph: 310.829.6829
www.morter.com
Hahnemannian Research Center (HRC)
Homoeopathy is a therapeutic system of medicine developed nearly two hundred years ago in Germany by Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on the laws that “likes be cured by likes.” This means that remedies taken in minute doses will stimulate the body’s reactive process to relieve specific symptoms.
18818 Teller Avenue, Suite #170
Irvine, CA 92612
Ph: 949.52.9038
www.hahnemmanian.com
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