Changes in the law now allow regional centers to pay for camping services and social recreational activities. Your service coordinator can work with you to determine if these services should be part of your Individual Program Plan (IPP). Camp and Social Rec...
Each child with autism is unique and will require services to best meet individual and family needs. Although there is no cure for autism, evidence shows that early intervention often results in positive outcomes. Treatment goals should emphasize the...
Anyone can refer to Early Start including parents, medical professionals, community agencies, local education agencies, social workers, and nurses. Referrals sent to the regional center should include family contact information, developmental...
Licensed or Certified Residential Services Choosing an appropriate living arrangement is an important decision and there are many different options available. Each is designed to meet a slightly different need, so one option may suit a person better...
Autism Insurance Mandate – as of July 1, 2012, Senate Bill 946 became effective, requiring private health insurance companies to include behavioral intervention treatment, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), for persons with autism or...
Do you want to vote for the elected officials who make decisions that can affect your life? Then by all means, register to vote and cast your ballot for people you want to make those decisions. Qualifications To register to vote in California, you must...
TCRC Psychopharmacologist, James O’Hanlon, Ph.D., has written many articles over the...
Services available for a person in crisis are the same services that are available for anyone served by the Regional Center. However, when a person is in crisis, a different mix of services may be required to meet his or her short-term needs. When a...
Behavioral intervention services may be provided when an individual exhibits maladaptive, harmful, socially unacceptable, or developmentally unacceptable behaviors that constitute a danger or have a significant adverse effect on their participation in school...
The Behavioral Services Orientation (BSO) is for parents, family members, and caregivers of a child who has been referred for behavioral services. In the Behavioral Services Orientation, parents and family members and other caregivers will learn about...
