Autism Resource Guide
Welcome to our searchable resource guide for over 200 Ventura County Autism Resources!
Find what you need in Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Agoura Hills and more.
Language building
STAR of CA
A Stepping Stones Group
We work to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum and their families to be fully included members of the community. We achieve this through education, advocacy, a variety of programs, increasing public awareness, and collaboration with other agencies.
STAR of CA has been providing quality Autism Support Services in the area for over a decade.
We also recently opened a new diagnostics team in order to alleviate the long wait lists at all of the local (and Los Angeles) hospital and diagnostics departments. We are pleased to provide these services as well as a robust referral partnership with many local businesses, doctors' offices, and therapy centers.
Our Center:
Ventura Autism Learning Center
4880 Market St
Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: (805) 364-8521
Email: info.venturaca@ssg-healthcare.com
Director: Ariella Parker, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Corporate Offices:
Ventura Office – Corp HQ
4880 Market St
Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: (805) 644-7827
Fax: (805) 650-1385
SCDD - provides oversight and complaint resolution regarding Tri-Counties Regional Center
The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is established by state and federal law as an independent state agency to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need.
Consumers know best what supports and services they need to live independently and to actively participate in their communities. Through advocacy, capacity building and systemic change, SCDD works to achieve a consumer and family-based system of individualized services, supports, and other assistance.
What Regional Offices Do:
Help connect people to needed services and supports
Provides information about available services and supports
Informs people about their rights and how to be their own advocate
Advises people on their appeal rights if a service they need is denied
Strive to improve services and supports
Review policies and practices of publicly funded agencies
Identify the types of services and supports that are needed but not available
Monitor legislation significant to individuals with developmental disabilities
Help people become part of their communities
Encourage and assist citizen advocacy organizations
Educate the public about disabilities and the importance of full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the community
Central Coast
Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz,San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura
2580 North First Street, Suite 240
San Jose, CA 95131
Phone: (408) 324-2106
Fax: (408) 324-2108
Email: centralcoast@scdd.ca.gov
Pediatrics
Pediatric Dentist
Referrals & Workshop Trainings, Assistive Tech, Augmentative Communication, Device Tech Lab. Located in L.A., Orange County with Ventura Co. support.
Through Jiu Jitsu, it is our goal to teach individuals the concept of "tapping in" to their own abilities to improve themselves both physically and mentally. Jiu Jitsu transforms those that are timid to be confident and those that are strong to be humble. It teaches individuals to adapt and persevere through difficult situations. TappingIn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides children and teenagers with Autism, Blindness and/or special needs the opportunity to enhance their lives through personal growth and self-confidence, regardless of their past experiences.
An international membership association leading the way to inclusive communities through research, education, and advocacy.
Special Needs Planning
Their team has the unique ability to help families everyday with special needs trusts, long-term and home care/elder care planning.