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The Greater Long Beach/San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the Autism Society of America
Holds family support
meetings monthly, featuring speakers and topics of interest.
Sponsors several workshops and conferences throughout
the year.
Publishes a quarterly newsletter containing a
listing of upcoming events, conference highlights from around the country,
information on diagnosis, treatment and more.
Provides Information and referral about the following: behavior problems,
education and treatment programs, your child's right to a free appropriate
public education, inclusion, how and where to obtain an evaluation and
diagnosis, specialized facilities such as camps or residential programs, federal
and state legislation, how to be an advocate for your child and more.
Has books and materials available for sale, as well
as a lending library.
Provides a warm line from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Provides speakers for community and school groups interested in the subject of autism.
For info on the two lectures that Donna Williams made for our January 2010 conference, "A Glimpse into the Autistic Mind", click here.
For information on Sensory Friendly Films click here.