The following resources include organizations, social networks, informational sites, and helpful articles that may be of value to you.
Organizations and Groups
Autism Speaks: This organization is promoting public education as well as research for a cure. They include information on early signs as well as other information, autism in the news, sponsor walk events, and offer family support through social networks and outreach.
Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): a leading non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD and their families.
Friendship Foundation: The Friendship Foundation supports South Bay families with children and young adults, ages 8-35+, who live with disabilities. Friendship Foundation creates an atmosphere where everyone can thrive through engaging activities like sports, art, music, and a variety of social programs—all designed to foster connection and camaraderie among peers.
Harbor Regional Center: For individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, Harbor Regional Center can provide diagnosis and evaluation, information and referral, individual or family service planning, family support, and assistance in finding and using community resources.
Khan Academy: A not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere.
Manhattan Beach Social Skills Group: Group is focused on building social skills for children and teenagers affected by Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD.
The International Dyslexia Association (Los Angeles County Branch): A non-profit organization dedicated to stimulating awareness and understanding of dyslexia, to establish and promote the treatment of dyslexia and to give support to dyslexics and their families.
Informational Resources
Assistive Technology and Learning Disabilities: An overview of various hardware, software and low tech tools for students and teachers with a focus on literacy and a mention of available math tools.
College Resources for Students with Disabilities Guidebook: Provides information to help facilitate a student’s transition to higher education.
F.A.T. City: A clip from Richard Lavoie’s F.A.T. City video discussing the life of Learning-Disabled students in a classroom.
Multiple Intelligences: An article about Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A comprehensive overview of the disorder.
Understood: Understood is the leading nonprofit empowering the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences in the United States.
Adult Programs/Workplace Supports & Groups
Brainstorm Productions: The three-year CLU Transitions Career Training Program prepares neurodiverse adult clients with digital arts, workplace readiness, and professional development skills necessary for entry-level employment within the Animation/Visual Arts Industry.
Creative Steps: Provides individualized community integration support for adults with developmental abilities.
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR): The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
ICAN: ICAN is a nonprofit organization that provides quality employment, life skills, and social programs for Southern California’s adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
Mychal’s Learning Place: Mychal’s Learning Place provides support, training, and opportunities to youth and young adults with developmental disabilities to build their independence and pursue their goals and dreams.
Understood Employee Resource Toolkit: Find information on workplace supports and how to get them. Plus find tip sheets and resources to support team members who may communicate, learn, or think differently.
