Useful Links
(SPG is not responsible for the outcome of these resources and is not endorsing any particular resource)
www.asha.org (American Speech Language Hearing Association | ASHA) |
www.csha.org (California Speech Language Hearing Association) |
www.rceb.org (SPG is a vendor with Regional Center of the East Bay for Early Intervention Services) |
AUTISM ARTICLES AND RESOURCES
- How to Help Your Child with Autism Overcome Picky Eating
- The Ultimate Guide to Improving Sleep in Autistic Children
- How to Help Your Child with Autism Cope During and After a Move
- 20 Tips for Keeping Your Child with Special Needs Safe in Your Home
- Banishing the Babysitting Blues
- Travel Tips for Children with Autism
OTHER HELPFUL ARTICLES
FUN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
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Specialized Recreation Summer Camp (Designed for children, teens, and young adults with special needs, offered through Walnut Creek Rec)
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Surf Tops Soccer: TOPSoccer (Open to all athletes with physical or intellectual disabilities ages 6-18 who are challenged by the demands of traditional soccer. Also youth volunteer opportunities.)
- www.pediatricmotorplayground.com – (Pediatric Motor Playground)
- www.littleleague.org – (Challenger Baseball)
- www.werockthespectrum.com – (“We rock the spectrum”, in Berkeley)
- ianwilkerson@hotmail.com – Ian Wilkerson, MT-BC, 707.480.7658 (Music Therapy & Music Lessons)
- www.jinglejamboree.com – (Berkeley music/sign class)
- www.babybootcamp.com – (Baby Boot Camp Stroller Fitness Classes)
- www.gymboreeclasses.com – (Gymboree Play & Music)
- www.eastbaymusictogether.com – (East Bay Music Together)
- www.musictogether.net – (Music together tri-valley)
- www.eastbaykindermusik.com – (Kindermusik)
- www.mygym.com – (My Gym)
- www.dscreationencoregym.homestead.com – (Encore Gymnastics)
- www.walnut-creek.org – (Walnut Creek Recreation)
- www.walnut-creek.org/cae – (Walnut Creek Civic Arts Education)
- www.pleasanthillrec.com – (Pleasant Hill Recreation)
- www.ci.concord.ca.us/Recreation – (Concord Recreation)
- www.e-soccer.info – (e-Soccer)
STORY TIME
- www.wclibrary.org – (Walnut Creek Library)
- www.lafayettelib.org – (Lafayette Library & Learning Center)
- ccclib.org – (Contra Costa library)
FAMILY RESOURCES
- allinneed.org – (All In Need, Pleasant Hill)
- www.ccfc.ca.gov – (First 5 California)
- Careparentnetwork.org – (Care parent network)
- www.johnmuirhealth.com – (John Muir Women’s Health Center)
- www.cocokids.org – (Child Care Council)
- www.frnoakland.org – (Family Resource Navigators)
- www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs – (California Children’s Services)
- www.autismspeaks.org – (Autism Speaks)
- www.dsconnection.org – (Down Syndrome Connection)
- www.rceb.org – (Regional Center of the East Bay)
- www.php.com – (Parents Helping Parents)
- Parents.berkeley.edu – (Berkeley Parents Network)
THERAPY AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
- www.superduperinc.com
- www.linguisystems.com
- www.lakeshorelearning.com
- www.therapro.com
- www.enablemart.com
- www.enablingdevices.com
- www.scholastic.com
- www.beyondplay.com
- www.socialthinking.com
PRESCHOOL INFORMATION
- Eastbaypreschools.com – (preschool directory)
PARENT/MOM GROUPS & POTENTIAL PLAY DATES
- Johnmuirhealth.com – (John Muir Women’s Health)
- Lamorindamoms.org – (Lafayette/Moraga/Orinda moms club)
AUDIOLOGISTS
- www.contracostaent.com – (Contra Costa ENT)
- www.valleyaudiology.com – (Valley Audiology)
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