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Provides therapeutic equine activities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Therapeutic RidingMore information: Riders participate in exercises, learn riding skills, interact in games, and learn how to care for horses

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism
Recreational Activities/Sports
Intellectual Disabilities
Helps children with autism and other mental health conditions learn important skills through art, music, and other activities. Mental HealthcareMore information:Participants can choose individual, group, family, and/or parent training

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Autism
Group Counseling
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Supportive Therapies
Parenting Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Mental Health Information/Education
Offers therapy for children with autism to help them develop their social skills, communication, academic learning, and hygiene. Autism TherapyMore information: Provides parent training and support

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Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism
Provides education, vocational training, employment, and residential services for individuals with autism.Autism Spectrum Disorder Services

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Children
Autism
Assisted Living Facilities
Special Education
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Adult Day Programs
Housing / Shelter
Residential Mental Health Treatment Facilities
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Helps children with autism and other mental health conditions learn important skills through art, music, and other activities. Mental HealthcareMore information:Participants can choose individual, group, family, and/or parent training

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Autism
Group Counseling
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Supportive Therapies
Parenting Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Mental Health Information/Education
Helps children with autism and other mental health conditions learn important skills through art, music, and other activities. Mental HealthcareMore information:Participants can choose individual, group, family, and/or parent training

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Autism
Group Counseling
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Supportive Therapies
Parenting Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Mental Health Information/Education
Provides support for children with autism in the areas of behavior management, social and life skills, and early intervention.Autism Spectrum DisorderMore information: Includes an after-school program, respite care, and intensive in-home or community-based supports

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Respite Care/Family Caregiver Support/Support Groups
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children's In Home Respite Care
Recreational Activities/Sports
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Autism
Provides mental health services to children, teens, and families who are at risk or have experienced trauma.Mental Health Evaluation and TreatmentMore information: Includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)- Provides specialized programs for families affected by intergenerational trauma, military deployment, and developmental disabilities Offers education, training, and technical assistance

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mental Health Evaluation
Children
Abuse Counseling
Developmental Issues
Family Counseling
Active Military
Autism
Hispanic/Latino Community
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Child Abuse Prevention
Hearing Loss
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Telemental Health
Crime Victim Support
Offers education and advocacy services related to autism spectrum disorder.Disability AssociationsMore information: Provides a contact center, annual conference, and magazine

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Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Advocacy
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides information, referral, and advocacy to individuals with autism and their families.Autism Information and ReferralMore information: Includes general information, treatment and care education, and information on legal rights

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Library Services
Adolescents
Volunteer Opportunities
Specialized Information and Referral
Autism
Helps individuals authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to select service providers, develop an individualized plan, and monitor service delivery. Developmental Disabilities ServicesMore information: Coordinators also help those on the DDA waiting list connect with local community resources

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Case/Care Management
Epilepsy
Autism
Provides services and support to families who have children with autism spectrum disorder.Case/Care ManagementMore information: Includes respite care, consultation, therapeutic integration, adult life planning, and skills development

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Case/Care Management
Autism
Care Coordination
Offers education and advocacy services related to autism spectrum disorder.Disability AssociationsMore information: Provides a contact center, annual conference, and magazine

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Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Advocacy
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides education, therapy, and social work services for youth with disabilities.Special EducationMore information: Includes instruction in reading, math, art, language arts, social studies, and home management Day and residential options available Donations are accepted through the Benedictine Foundation

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Case/Care Management
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Intellectual Disabilities
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Special Education
Care Coordination
Maintains a website and online database with resources related to autism.Information and Referral More information: Includes information on healthcare providers, support groups, recreation, waivers, legal and life planning, respite care, and advocacy Conducts free workshops on related topics - Does not assist with housing vouchers

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Specialized Information and Referral
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Offers monthly virtual support meetings for individuals and families in the autism community.Autism Support GroupsMore information: Participants include individuals with autism, parents, families, teachers, and therapists

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Offers mental health assessment, treatment, and specialized services.Mental Healthcare and CounselingMore information:Offers social skills support groups and counseling services for individuals, couples, and families Includes treatment for marital issues, anxiety disorders, depression, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress disorders, eating disorders, and others Provides assessment and medication management Specialized treatment is available for Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Group Counseling
Family Counseling
Individual Counseling
Mental Health Evaluation
Psychiatric Medication Services
Conjoint Counseling
Eating Disorders Treatment
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism
Provides a day program for adults with an autism spectrum disorder. Adult Day Programs, Developmental DisabilitiesMore information: Focuses on communication, social skills, adaptive behavior, daily living skills, sensory activities, community mobility, and work tolerance

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Career & Vocational Services
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Intellectual Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment
Offers services to children and adults with autism. Autism ServicesMore information: Includes intensive early intervention, private schooling, and a community living program Provides job training and opportunities for employmentOffers counseling, speech language pathology, occupational therapy.Provides daily living skills training

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LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Family Counseling
Autism
Speech and Language Pathology
Special Education
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Employment
Individual Counseling
Assisted Living Facilities
Housing / Shelter
Career & Vocational Services
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Vocational Rehabilitation
Mental Health Related Support Groups
Occupational Therapy
Operates an information and referral helpline and provides free trainings and educational programs to the Autism community.Information and Referral, Education and Training

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Specialized Information and Referral
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism
Organizes recreational events for individuals with autism and their families, such as visits to the aquarium, sailing, and horseback riding.Recreational Activities

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Recreational Activities/Sports
Autism
Provides support services to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.Developmental Disabilities ServicesMore information: Includes supported employment, residential services, and an after-school respite program Offers center-based activities and paid or volunteer work in the community

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Assisted Living Facilities
Residential Mental Health Treatment Facilities
Respite Care/Family Caregiver Support/Support Groups
Housing / Shelter
Intellectual Disabilities
Personal Care
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Independent Living Communities/Complexes
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult Day Programs
Employment
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Therapeutic Camps
Helps children with autism and other mental health conditions learn important skills through art, music, and other activities. Mental HealthcareMore information:Participants can choose individual, group, family, and/or parent training

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Autism
Group Counseling
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Supportive Therapies
Parenting Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Mental Health Information/Education
Offers a day program for individuals with developmental disabilities the includes educational, social, employment, and volunteer opportunities.Developmental Disabilities Day Programs

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Recreational Activities/Sports
Intellectual Disabilities
Adult Day Programs
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Day Rehabilitation
Autism
Offers virtual support groups for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Support GroupsMore information: Includes groups for parents and caregivers held in both English and Spanish

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Autism
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder

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