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

Methods for Success provides Structured Literacy services to meet the comprehensive needs of children and adolescents with suspected or diagnosed language/learning disabilities, dyslexia, dyscalculia, auditory processing, SLD, and ADD/ADHD all of which can contribute to difficulties in school.

# (408) 202-2244

The May Institute is a non-profit organization that provides educational and behavioral services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs. The May Institute also provides training and consultation services to professionals, organizations, and the public school system

# (800) 778-7600

MediCal provides health insurance to low-income families. MediCal Waiver is a program that allows the child with special needs to qualify for MediCal regardless of the family's income. Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)

# Santa Cruz County (831) 454-4131

# San Benito County (831) 636-4180

Monarch's mission is to provide individualized support to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities seeking greater independence.

# (831) 316-5122

MCP offers a college-preparatory education for students who learn differently.

# (831) 458-9800

With more than 25 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, along with their families and service providers, Yassamin Faraj brings creativity, passion, and a positive outlook to the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) service delivery system.

NAMI-SCC offers support groups, networking opportunities, excellent classes for family members and clients, and referral services to community-derived resources.

# (831) 205-7074

Provides support and counseling services to families who have children aged 12 and under with emotional difficulties.

# (831) 426-7322, (831) 724-2879

(Stanford High Risk Development Clinic)
Dominican Rehabilitation Services.

# (831) 457-2361

Pediatric Therapy Center uses a team approach that combines the knowledge and creativity of Occupational, Speech-Language, and Physical Therapists to meet each child’s specific therapy needs. PTC evaluates and treats children from birth to 18 years of age and provides clinic-based, home-based, or school-based therapy depending upon the needs of the child.

# (831) 684-1804

Pediatric Therapy Center uses a team approach that combines the knowledge and creativity of Occupational and Physical Therapists to meet each child’s specific therapy needs. The team believes it is important to work through a child’s strengths to build up their weaknesses. We focus on the child’s community.

# 831-684-1804

Transportation to Santa Clara County for medical appointments for the disabled. Call two weeks in advance.

# (831) 462-2881

A non-profit corporation funded to provide opportunities for independence at home and in the community for children and adults with developmental disabilities through information, advocacy, and purchased services.

# (831) 728-1781, (831) 688-7633

Provides information on local school districts.

# (831) 466-5600

Shine a Light Counseling Center offers therapy in all formats (Family, Couple, Individual, Child, and Group) for a wide variety of life’s challenges.

# 831-996-1222

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) Special Education Department/SELPA is responsible for the development, implementation, and facilitation of Special Education and related services for students with disabilities.

# (831) 464-5677 (831) 786-2130

Serves children aged 0 - 36 months old and enrolled in the Early Start program.

# (831) 722-2800

To empower children with special needs to thrive in their own lives; to reach their full potential; to provide parents and families with an action plan to achieve the dreams they have for their child, supported by innovative intervention, education, and dedication to the science of our fields and the art of caring.

# (831)854-2060

An early intervention program for children from birth to 36 months of age who have disabilities or are at risk of having disabilities.

# (844) 700-9889

Advocacy for children and adults with disabilities.

# (408) 324-2106

A federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes).

# (831) 426-8111, 1-800-521-3385

A nonpublic school that offers education and intervention services to individuals with autism aged 3 through 22 years old.

# (831) 462-9620

This center is dedicated to healing – healing of body, mind, and spirit – and creating a joyful experience for riders and their families. Our goal is to help mend broken bodies, brighten the outlook of discouraged minds, and lift brokenhearted spirits. We hope to help you through our programs of therapeutic horseback riding and horsemanship.

# 831-335-2347

Third Wave ABA considers each family member as part of the process, and enhancing family wellness is part of how we change lives, not just behavior.

# (831) 531-7123

TriCounties Speech Services, Inc. provides bilingual speech therapy services, along with community awareness on speech and early-intervention issues for English and Spanish-speaking individuals in San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Counties. 

# 831-630-9044

TBH’s goal is to help your child reach their full potential. We proudly offer in-home services in the Santa Cruz and Central Coast areas. Our Capitola team is completely dedicated to your child’s care, utilizing evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment strategies to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) increase communication, develop independence, and learn important life skills.

# (831) 424-5565

Information and referral on resources for blind children.
# (831) 458-9766

Kathryn (Katy) Keithly holds a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Educational Psychology. She has a State certification in School Psychology, is a licensed Educational Psychologist (#3485), and is a Board Certified Sport Psychologist.

# (831) 687-8626

Support and counseling programs for youth ages 12-21 with behavioral and/or drug and alcohol problems. Must be referred by Children's Mental Health Services.

# (831) 425-0771

Dr. Zinnanti specializes in Neurology with specific qualifications in Child Neurology. He has training and expertise in treating traumatic brain injury, Autism, Parkinson's, Stroke, Alzheimer's, tics and seizure disorders, balance concerns and visual changes. Treatments are offered for headache, migraine, ADD/ADHD, anxiety & depression.

# 831-600-7697

Camping Unlimited is a non-profit organization providing children and adults with Special Needs a full program of recreation, education, fun and adventure. Our program encourages independence, nurtures responsibility, develops competence and builds lifelong friendships in a warm supportive atmosphere of planned permissiveness

Dance classes for teens and adults with Special Needs. These programs focus on providing inclusive, supportive environments for individuals to explore movement, with class placement often requiring director approval.

# (831) 475-5032

Camp Harmon is a residential camp for children and adults with disabilities, ages 8-65. Campers attend 6 or 8-day sessions and participate in nature, farm and garden, arts and crafts, swimming, and many other activities.

Located oceanside in beautiful La Selva Beach, California, our fabulous Equestrian Center offers a year-round program for all ages and ability levels, including those with special needs.

# (831) 761-1142

Music and movement for infants, pre-schoolers, and their parents
# (831) 462-5195

Surfing for individuals with special needs, providing inclusion, and outdoor activity.

Group for recreational activities in the community for children and adults with special needs.

# (831) 459-7210

Via West Campus offers a year-round day and residential program that gives adults and children, ages 5 and older, with physical and/or developmental disabilities and special needs a chance to learn and grow amid fresh air and scenic surroundings.

# (408) 243-7861

1492 Pine Flat Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

# (831) 427-2300

343 Soquel Ave., #44, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

# (831) 477-5212

3125 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

# (831) 429-1456

984 Bostwick Ln., Building 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

# (831) 475-6333

3042 Old San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073

# (831) 475-6812

P.O. Box 1701, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1701

# (831) 425-7002

50 Ocean, Davenport, CA 95019

# (831) 425-7002

294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076

# (831) 786-2100

6134 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018

# (831) 335-4732

405 Old San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA 95073
# (831) 429-3410

4444 Scotts Valley Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066

# (831) 438-2055

620 Monterey Ave., Capitola, CA 95010

# (831) 464-5630

2300 San Juan Highway, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045

# (831) 623-4500

2000 San Juan Highway, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045

# (831) 623-7660

2690 Cienega Rd. Hollister, CA 95023

# (831) 634-2000