What would you do if your community gave up on your child? In New Jersey, the parents of a boy on the autism spectrum take matters into their own hands. They form a competitive swim team, recruiting diverse teens on the spectrum and training them with high expectations and zero pity. SWIM TEAM chronicles the […]
Continue ReadingOur sister agency, Familias First, will be presenting a 5-part workshop series for the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center beginning in Baldwin Park on Wednesday September 13th and El Monte on Wednesday September 27th. The workshops are for families of the SG/PRC only. Additional locations and languages will be available in 2018 (view and download the flyer […]
Continue ReadingSeveral months ago Sesame Street introduced their newest Muppet character, Julia, who has autism. The show debuted Julia in April of this year and 60 Minutes did a wonderful segment featuring an interview with writer Christine Ferraro. You can read the interview here. Sesame Street, which has been on air for nearly 50 years, has […]
Continue ReadingThe Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center has announced dates for the remainder of 2017 for New Parent Orientation in their Early Start Program. This is a great opportunity to meet the staff at the Regional Center as well as other parents and learn about the Early Start Program. RSVP is required and if you need child […]
Continue ReadingThe San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center is holding its second Critical Issues Forum on Wednesday, July 26th. The topic is the Fair Hearing Process. If you’ve experienced a denial of service or would like to obtain more information, you can learn about the appeal process and fair hearing process. Spanish translation will be provided. You can request […]
Continue ReadingThis month is a very special one for many Mothers out there. We wanted to hear some of your experiences and stories of what it is like being a Mother to a child with autism. Do you have something special you do during this time of year? Below, is a touching video of a Mother who […]
Continue Reading«New year, new feels, new chances, same dreams, fresh starts.» We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and started off 2017 with a bang! Many of our clients have resumed school and transitioned back to their routines. Currently, at the center, we are in the process of preparing for Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year («Spring […]
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