Back by popular request, The Autism Society of Santa Barbara will be offering its parent education series, "A Walk Through the IEP" this spring! The first session will be held on Thursday, March 13th, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church on the corner of Garden and Anapamu Streets in Santa Barbara. The cost is [...]
How has your school year been progressing? Do you have questions? Are you confused about your IEP? If so, join us for Coffee & Conversation - First United Methodist Church 305 E. Anapamu Street, SB, CA 93101 Thursday November 14th and December 12th 8:30 pm All families with any disabilities are welcome! Click below [...]
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, [...]
Autism Society Responds to Approved DSM-5 Autism Definition December 3, 2012 By Autism Society The American Psychiatric Association (APA) on Saturday approved a fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), signing off on a sweeping change to the definition of autism spectrum disorder. The DSM-5 effectively eliminates autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, childhood [...]
New numbers were release today by the CDC regarding the prevalence of autism based on 2008 data. The new numbers are 1 in 88. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss6103a1.htm?s_cid=ss6103a1_w The increasing rate of autism incidence should serve as an urgent call to action to address one of the most critical issues facing individuals with autism [...]
