Resources
We are pleased to offer the following resources to assist you and your family, which complement what we offer directly:
www.exceptionalmindsstudio.org
Exceptional Minds is a non-profit vocational center and working production studio for young adults on the autism spectrum. It was chartered in 2011 to provide the training necessary for creatively gifted individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) who may not otherwise be able to make the transition from high school to careers. Exceptional Minds offers technical proficiency and work readiness training that prepares students for careers in graphic arts, animation, web design, visual effects and rotoscoping. Located in Sherman Oaks, California, Exceptional Minds is both an instructional learning facility and a working studio with hands-on student involvement in production projects, many for the film industry.
Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN) is a nonprofit grassroots organization responding to the crisis of autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities. Our long list of programs and campaigns address issues from both a top-down approach – by changing government legislation; and bottom-up – by collaborating directly with parents, caretakers, and healthcare professionals who work with children with developmental disabilities.
Magellan College Counseling works with high school students and their parents to make the college admission process more organized and less stressful.We know that there is a right college for EVERY student who graduates from a California high school. Our role is to help students prepare for, explore and get accepted to the colleges that are the best fit for them academically and socially. Starting the college search process early, in 9th or 10th grade, will give your child every opportunity to find their new home for four years. Magellan College Counseling helps guide students along the way, organizing the process with task lists and deadlines to minimize stress.
F.A.C.T. (Family, Adult, & Child Therapies) is a parent and professional founded and run not-for profit organization founded over 35 years ago in West Los Angeles to support the needs of families managing autism. Throughout the years, F.A.C.T. expanded to offering services to individuals and families with autism and other clinical diagnoses. F.A.C.T. provides individualized and affordable services throughout one’s entire lifespan to overcome the challenges of their diagnosis and strives to enable clients to reach their full potential, develop meaningful relationships with family and friends, as well as be successful contributors to society. Services include in-home behavior intervention, support groups, clinical services, young adult transition services, and much more.
Levoff & Associates, headed by Attorney Lillian E. Levoff, offers legal counsel and representation to individuals in helping them with all of their estate planning and living trusts, and special needs trusts to protect your special needs children. It is our mission to represent the interests of our clients with professionalism, expertise, commitment and compassion. We firmly believe that superior legal representation requires not only talent and experience, but the commitment to building a long-term relationship with clients. Therefore, communication and responsiveness is a top priority.
California Department of Education provides information on what services your special needs child can receive through your California school system. Please check your state’s website for what services they provide.
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Here are some important resources to become familiar with:
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Please contact us for more about how our support can work for you.