Special Parents Information Network

At AbilityPath, they provide a lifetime of support services for children, adults, and seniors with developmental disabilities and their families in the greater Bay Area. Celebrating neurodiversity and empowering individuals with developmental disabilities through innovative, inclusive programs and community partnerships.

Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families impacted with autism or other special needs. They provide comprehensive, professional services to maximize individuals' potential in the home, school and community, throughout their lifespan.

# (831) 824-2024

Currently offering speech and language therapy specializing in children aged birth to 5 years old.

Alberta specializes in supporting students with reading development and literacy through multi-sensory instruction, math, attention, and executive functioning challenges, academic organization, and learning disabilities/differences. Her therapeutic approach combines evidence-based practices along with key elements of educational therapy.

# (831) 685-2453

“My passion as a therapist is helping clients manage social anxiety, recover from trauma, reduce depression and anxiety, and remove the mental and emotional barriers to reaching their goals. If you feel ready to navigate the social world with more confidence and ease instead of dread and avoidance.”

# (408) 634-9080

Alternatives for children with severe disabilities.

# (831) 464-8669

At Beyond Behavior Therapy, we provide compassionate, BCBA-led behavioral services to children and young adults (ages 3-22) with disabilities and complex social, emotional, and functional needs. Our approach is centered on empowering both the individual and their support system through personalized interventions that promote meaningful growth across home, school, and community settings.

# (952) 457-3963

The goal of the SDLC is to support independence and promote maximum function for adults adapting to functional losses. Students participate in small-group instruction in Mobility and Fitness, Speech and Communication, and Counseling Support.

# (831) 479-6100

The California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN) is a cross-agency network developed to support the understanding and use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for individuals affected by Autism across the state of California.

A program that provides or arranges medical care, equipment, and therapy for children with CCS-eligible, disabling medical conditions.

# Santa Cruz County (831) 763-8000,

# San Benito County (831) 637-5367

The California Department of Rehabilitation provides employment services to working-age individuals with disabilities. Works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

# (831) 465-7100

Information, referral, and advocacy for individuals with special needs.

# Santa Cruz County (831) 462-8720,

# San Benito County (831) 636-5196, (831) 757-2968

“Hello! Need help for children with autism, ADHD, and other issues? Need an accurate diagnosis and report? Want assistance connecting with resources — school, government, medical — to help you?

Learn how you — or family members — can effectively change your thoughts and behaviors, feel more effective, experience more joy in life.”

# (831) 688-6002

Educational Therapy Professional

- Adolescent

- Adult

- Preschool

- Elementary

# (831) 688-2144

High-quality, holistic care to children with autism and other developmental differences. Offering both in-home and community-based ABA therapy, tailored to your child's needs.

# (408) 688-1373

CSD Santa Cruz is committed to providing the highest quality of ABA, Occupational Therapy, Social Skills, and Early Intervention (birth to three) services for our community.

# (877) 910-6538

Referrals for childcare in Santa Cruz County.

# (831) 466-5820

Mental Health services for children covered by MediCal or referred by another public agency.

# Santa Cruz County (831) 454-4170, (831) 763-8270

The CASE provides legal support, representation, technical consultations, and training to parents concerning special education services.

# (415) 431-2285

Provides Independent Living Life Skills, Supported Employment & Employment Services, as well as Independent Living Customizing Employment.

# (831) 600-7778

Coryell Autism Center is a non-public school providing specially-designed transition services to young people with autism ages 14 to 22.

# (831) 713-5186

Provides counseling, interpreting, and advocacy for people who are deaf.

# (510) 343-6670

Protects the legal, civil, and service rights of individuals with developmental or mental disabilities through a variety of advocacy services.

# (510) 267-1200

The Early Start Program serves special needs infants and toddlers, ages birth to three years of age. These multidisciplinary services are provided to students and their families in cooperation with San Andreas Regional Center in home, community, and natural environments.

# (831) 466-5784

A non-profit corporation that provides information and services for adults and children with disabilities and their families to improve lives.

# Santa Cruz County (831) 684-2166

# San Benito County (831) 637-2481

Is an in-home behavior program designed to assist families with children who have developmental disabilities, such as autism, by using proven techniques to address the child's behaviors, developmental stages, and neurological development.

# (650) 866-4080

Offers counseling services, testing programs, and other information for individuals with special needs.

#(831) 423-9444

Serves teen parents; families with premature babies, drug/alcohol exposed babies, and at-risk children.

# (831) 454-4040

Fit Learning pinpoints and then establishes an individualized program that helps our learners build fluency in core academic skills by combining learning science, precision teaching, and curriculum-based assessment. The result is confident learners who possess the ability to expertly perform in any classroom environment, and who acquire a newfound capacity and enthusiasm for learning.

# 831-251-8215

Growing Social at Larkin Valley Farm is a therapeutic, educational program that supports those with social learning challenges (including high functioning Autism, Aspergerʼs Syndrome, ADHD, ADD, NVLD, and those without a formal diagnosis but who struggle socially) in a safe, engaging outdoor environment.

# 408-806-4603

Honu Intervention provides children and their families with professional family-centered intervention and effective care coordination between interdisciplinary team members. We offer Early Start, private, and out-of-pocket services for early intervention, behavioral support, and speech, occupational, and physical therapy. 

# (831) 316-4699

helps people with developmental disabilities be able to live and participate in their communities.

# (408) 284-2850

Educating, Advocating, and Creating Housing Opportunities for people with Developmental Disabilities

# (831) 722-3954

Imagine provides supported living and supported employment services to adults with developmental disabilities in Santa Cruz County.

# (831) 464-8355

In-Home Support Services provides in-home care and supervision of the child for the parent in order for the child to remain at home. The service is in addition to SARC respite.

# Phone: (831) 454-4101 or (831)763-8800

Jacob's Heart supports the entire family- art programs, counseling, financial assistance, in-home and hospital visits, celebrations, and support groups.

# (831) 724-9100

Leo's Haven at Chanticleer Park is a playground uniquely designed to provide all children access to the benefits of play while teaching the vital lessons of compassion, awareness, and acceptance. A playground where all children can belong.

Low-cost transportation within Santa Cruz County for the disabled.

# (831) 688-9663

Parent Medical Information and Referral Hotline.

# (800) 690-2282