Our Mission

The mission of this site to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating, included members of their community. Support, education, advocacy, and an active public awareness form the cornerstones of ASA Santa Barbara's efforts to carry forth its mission.

UPCOMING EVENTs

Special Education Training for Parents [Flyer]
Come to ½ day training on special education and parental rights in Santa Maria.  Michael Rosenberg, the Interim Executive Director for Area Board 9 and LesleyAnne Ezelle, CPS II will be presenting the training. 

When:  May 31st 2008
Where:  Keller-Williams,    2400 Professional Park Way, Suite 100, Santa Maria
Time: 9:30-12:30

Read about the last events [Here]

ASASB proudly introduces: ACCESS [Click here]

Santa Barbara Autism Community Comprehensive Education and Support Service (ACCESS) -- Autism and Your Child: A Guidebook for Parents.
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. [click here]

Latest News

Read past news...

April 7th, 2008
Board of Supervisors honoring AAM View the proclamation. [PDF]

ASA National President and CEO Lee Grossman Releases Statement On Recent Vaccine-Autism Case

On March 6, 2008, the major news networks reported on a National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program case in which liability was conceded based on circumstances surrounding Dr. and Mrs. Poling's 9-year-old daughter's autism. [Read the Rest Here]

California Reports: 2007 New Autism Cases Sets Records
The author is Rick Rollens, co-founder of the UC David MIND Institute.

In 1971 California added full syndrome autism to it's list of eligible  conditions that could qualify for admittance into California's eligibility  based developmental services system. During the next 22 years, from  1971-1993, the system grew to serve some 4000 persons with full  syndrome autism.... Read the rest here...

NEWSLETTERS

Are you a parent of a child with autism or Aspergers or a related disability and interested in visiting legislators in Sacramento or participating in rallies or legislative hearings?  Please contact the ASA Office. ASA-Santa Barbara has received funds from the Fund for Santa Barbara for parents to attend these empowering types of events. Call 560-3762.  Leave a message if no one answers.

Donate to ASA Santa Barbara

Want to help us with donations?

Donate your car, boat, mobile home, or RV to Cars4Causes and name Autism Society of America Santa Barbara as the beneficiary.  You can receive full book value for your donated vehicle.  They will tow your vehicle at no charge.  They do all the DMV paperwork and prepare your vehicle for sale.  No smog certificate needed.  Contact Cars4Causes at 805-988-8899 or toll free at 1-800-766-2273.