Autism in California Notes
Autism in CaliforniaThere 's autism in California too? Yep. And if you haven 't discovered IHSS or SSIit 's time to check that out. California has an early intervention program for children with disabilities ages birth to 3. Actually, in reality, it serves ages birth to 2.99. It 's called Early Start. This program aligns with I.D.E.A. Part C Regulations. It 's a federal program but individual states can opt out. Fortunately, the Golden State hasn 't opted out, but the current economic crisis may change that. As of early 2009, both Arizona and South Carolina have thrown around the idea of opting out. We 'll see if it really happens.Something else California has is Regional Centers. And the California Department of Developmental Services, through Regional Centers, funds many programs and services you 'll want to know about including the Early Start Program. Regional Centers serve children with autism in California indefinitely.If you suspect your child has ASD there are certain steps you should take to get the help your child needs. |
Regional CentersEstablished by the Lanterman Act of 1977 Regional Centers are in place to plan and coordinate services for people with developmental disabilities. They are case carriers. They are responsible for outreach, assessment & evaluation, service coordination and more. If your child has autism in California you should be familiar with your local Regional Center.Regional Centers serve all children with (or at risk of) developmental disabilities up until age 3, when services move to the Local Education Agency (LEA) which is usually the school district of residence. However, children who have the autism diagnosis stay on their caseload for life, as I noted up above. So if your child has autism in california make sure you connect with the Regional Center that covers your county if you haven 't already.Need an assistive technology device for use at home? Regional Center is probably the agency most likely to fund it.Need diapers
Regional CentersEstablished by the Lanterman Act of 1977 Regional Centers are in place to plan and coordinate services for people with developmental disabilities. They are case carriers. They are responsible for outreach, assessment & evaluation, service coordination and more. If your child has autism in California you should be familiar with your local Regional Center.Regional Centers serve all children with (or at risk of) developmental disabilities up until age 3, when services move to the Local Education Agency (LEA) which is usually the school district of residence. However, children who have the autism diagnosis stay on their caseload for life, as I noted up above. So if your child has autism in california make sure you connect with the Regional Center that covers your county if you haven 't already.Need an assistive technology device for use at home? Regional Center is probably the agency most likely to fund it.Need diapers
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