For parents, professionals, and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), PDD, or developmental delays in communication, behavior, and social skills.

PHP staff members are always available to support families around any issue that they face on a day-to-day basis or when you are in need of other supports and information. 

 

Kat started her journey with autism 10 years ago when she and her husband received their son’s diagnosis.  She didn’t know anyone with a child that had autism and PHP’s Autism Support Group was a lifeline for her.  She recently started a blog (www.strivingmamas.com) to share her experience with other moms that have kids with autism.  She is looking forward to meeting everyone at the meetings!  

 

Meetings will be held the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. In addition, we have an Autism Speaker Series which features a speaker at most of our meetings this year. Please check out the Autism Speaker Series Flyer for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is support available in the community from the following: 

Stanford Autism Center: http://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/service/autism

 

Parent Training Materials

ADEPT (Autism Distance Education Parent Training) 
An original MIND Institute/CEDD 10-lesson interactive, self-paced, online learning module providing parents with tools and training to more effectively teach their child with autism and other related neurodevelopmental disorders functional skills using applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. Please note that this interactive training requires Adobe Flash to run.  Available in English and Spanish.
 

 

Autism and Insurance Coverage SB946

Videos:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cvxHceirPU   

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j1FfVNRAFw&feature=related  (1 hour)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQbAUeiHsTo     
   

Websites: 

• http://www.autismhealthinsurance.org/      

• http://www.autismspeaks.org/advocacy/advocacy-news/summary-2011-california-autism-insurance-reform-bill

 

New Playgroup!  Join this meetup http://www.meetup.com/Playgroup-children-with-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-San-Jose/?a=mm2_l6

 

Concerned your child has autism? 

• Learn the signs at this link: http://www.autismspeaks.org/whatisit/learnsigns.php

• The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit and the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit were created specifically for newly diagnosed families to make the best possible use of the 100 days following their child's diagnosis of autism or AS/HFA.

                

 

Informal Bay Area Meetings not affiliated with Parents Helping Parents:

Parents also meet informally in a variety of locations in the Bay Area to share ideas, experiences and information. New families and caregivers are always welcome. Those who wish to share or simply listen are invited to attend.

• Pleasanton

  • Special Parents for Special Kids meets on 1st Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30am, at Starbucks, 500 Market Place, San Ramon, CA  94583.

  • Please email to confirm meeting scheduled to take place: Group Moderator Michelle Gori michelle.ryansmom@gmail.com  . 

• Redwood Shores

  • Meets some months. Call Rona Gundrum, 650-637-0882, for meeting date, time, and location.

• MOCHAA Moms: http://www.mochaa.org/

 

Don't miss out! Sign Up for PHP's eNews and this group, among others, 

You may also check the online PHP Events Calendar and do a keyword search for "autism" to find information about other events in our community.

 

IAN, the Interactive Autism Network, was established in January 2006 at Kennedy Krieger Institute and is funded by a grant from Autism Speaks. IAN's goal is to facilitate research that will lead to advancements in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). To accomplish this goal, they created the IAN Community and IAN Research. http://www.iancommunity.org/ 

 

Autism Speaks - their goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. http://www.autismspeaks.org/index.php

 

FREE training modules in skills and information used for children/adolescents having Autism. The AIM project was begun in 2007 as a way to provide parents and professionals with the up-to-date information they need to help individuals with ASD achieve their highest potential. This series of online learning modules includes information on assessment and identification of ASDs, recognizing and understanding behaviors and characteristics, transition to adulthood, employment, and numerous evidence-based practices and interventions.