ASA | SB: ACCESS
ASA | SB: ACCESS
Autism Community Comprehensive Education and Support Service (ACCESS)
– Autism and Your Child: A Guidebook for Parents. [En ESPAGNOL]
This parent-friendly packet of information and resources is designed to assist and support parents of newly-diagnosed children on the autism spectrum as they enter into the service delivery system, confront the often confusing array of therapies and interventions, and seek to meet the conflicting needs of various family members. It will be available in hard-copy and online in both English and Spanish. [Read More...]
April is Autism Awareness Month
From the Autism Society of America: ” Today is world autism day. Today, throughout the world, individuals will come together highlighting the needs and dreams of people living with autism. Today, all of us at the Autism Society honor and respect each individual living with autism for who they are. We celebrate and honor parents,… [Continue Reading]
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The Santa Barbara Chapter of the Autism Society of America is a local supportive resource for persons with autism and related disabilities, their families and friends, and interested professionals. The Santa Barbara chapter provides many valuable services and resources for the local community. These include:
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- Information and referral
- Presentations to professionals, educators and
various civic groups - Guest speakers and public workshops
- Notification of trainings and presentations offered by different agencies
- Fun Activities and get togethers
- Parent Mentors
- Coordination of lobbying efforts to effect legislation pertaining to the needs of person with autism and their families.
All members of the Santa Barbara Chapter receive automatic membership in the Autism Society of California and the Autism Society of America. This entitles Chapter members to other benefits, including the outstanding national publication, The Advocate, which brings up to date information on research, treatment and legislation.



