Our sister agency, Familias First, will present their five-week workshop series, Navigating the Regional Center System, for the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center in 2018. They will be presenting the workshops in various locations and languages and each module features a different topic as outlined below on t […]
Continue ReadingThe holiday tradition of a visit with Santa is not always possible for children with autism and other special needs. Once again, Autism Speaks and Cherry Hill Programs have teamed up to provide sensory-friendly Santa Experiences at malls around the country. There are many in the Southern California area. Beg […]
Continue ReadingThe San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center in association with the San Gabriel/Pomona Parents Place is hosting monthly meetings called Sibshops. The group will meet every third Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This program is for children ages 9-12 who have a sibling or family member with a disability […]
Continue ReadingWhat 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 shares her story:
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 Ye […]
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