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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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Volunteer Opportunities
Library Services
Autism
Adolescents
Specialized Information and Referral
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Provides support services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. Parenting EducationMore information: Includes social skills groups for children and classes for parents on effectively communicating

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Adolescents
Volunteer Opportunities
Autism
Parent Support Groups
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
Supportive Therapies
Parenting Skills Classes
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Parenting Education
Mental Health Information/Education
Provides education, vocational training, employment, and residential services for individuals with autism.Autism Spectrum Disorder Services

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Adult Day Programs
Children
Housing / Shelter
Special Education
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Assisted Living Facilities
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Autism
Residential Mental Health Treatment Facilities
Offers support groups for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.Support GroupsMore information: Includes groups for parents, Latino families, non-speaking individuals, and adults

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Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
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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Recreational Activities/Sports
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Respite Care/Family Caregiver Support/Support Groups
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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Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism
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
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Recreational Activities/Sports
Intellectual Disabilities
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
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Case/Care Management
Epilepsy
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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Child Abuse Prevention
Family Counseling
Developmental Issues
Children
Hearing Loss
Abuse Counseling
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Active Military
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Telemental Health
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Crime Victim Support
Hispanic/Latino Community
Autism
Mental Health Evaluation
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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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Special Education
Case/Care Management
Intellectual Disabilities
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Autism
Care Coordination
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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Vocational Rehabilitation
Intellectual Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Autism
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Employment
Career & Vocational Services
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
Supportive Therapies
Parenting Skills Classes
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Parenting Education
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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Adult Day Programs
Day Rehabilitation
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Recreational Activities/Sports
Autism
Independent Living Skills Instruction
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
Supportive Therapies
Parenting Skills Classes
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Parenting Education
Mental Health Information/Education
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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Autism
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Family Counseling
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Special Education
Occupational Therapy
Career & Vocational Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment
Housing / Shelter
Mental Health Related Support Groups
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Individual Counseling
Assisted Living Facilities
Speech and Language Pathology
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
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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
Supportive Therapies
Parenting Skills Classes
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Parenting Education
Mental Health Information/Education
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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Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Assisted Living Facilities
LOCATE Child Care - Special Needs
Personal Care
Adult Day Programs
Intellectual Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Autism
Residential Mental Health Treatment Facilities
Housing / Shelter
Therapeutic Camps
Independent Living Communities/Complexes
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Employment
Respite Care/Family Caregiver Support/Support Groups
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
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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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism
Specialized Information and Referral
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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Psychiatric Medication Services
Eating Disorders Treatment
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Group Counseling
Mental Health Evaluation
Autism
Family Counseling
Individual Counseling
Conjoint Counseling
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
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Care Coordination
Case/Care Management

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