Caregiver Welcome Guide

Welcome to Autism!

We are the board members of Autism Society Ventura County. We understand that an Autism diagnosis can be scary and hard for the person being diagnosed and their families. What you will soon learn is that Autism can be awesome, and we hope you embrace it. It is often said that if you know one person with Autism, you know one person with Autism! You (or your family member) are a unique individual, and a label can’t begin to define you. We are here for you and we celebrate you! We would love for you to engage with us. You are not alone.

We have heard from countless individuals with Autism and their parents that the number one issue they run in to is understanding and obtaining services. We hear you loud and clear that the systems designed to support you are much more complicated than they should be. That’s why the board members at Autism Society Ventura County decided to put together this welcome packet – to give you the tools you need to be successful in this new world.

Here are a few things to note as you go through your welcome packet:

Remember to make a copy of the forms so you can reuse them in the future.
Check our online resource guide for an up to date list of resources.
This guide is meant to be all inclusive, so if you find a section that doesn’t pertain to you, feel free to skip over it.

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We can’t wait to meet you!