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Able ARTS Work
Website: https://www.ableartswork.org/programs
Services: Able ARTS Works provides meaningful day programming for adults (18+) with developmental disabilities. Using the creative arts as a tool to strengthen social and developmental skills, our primary focus is to encourage and support artists with disabilities in their creative expression through inclusive community participation.
Autism and the Arts Initiative
Services: An Initiative between Our Nicholas Foundation and Pretty Paints Mobile Art Studio. The initiative is set up to provide art classes, camps, and other courses for local children with ASD to focus on fine motor skills and creative expression.
Website: www.PrettyPaintsParty.com
Autism Tree Project
Services: Autism Tree offers a continuum of 20+ free programs to help the autism community with several programs for all ages including:
0-5: Musical Playground Program, Navigating Neurodiversity Program.
6-12: Adaptive Arts Program, Adaptive Dance Program, Kids Fitness Program, Girls Mentor Program, Sibling Support Group.
Teens & Adults: Adaptive Arts Program, Adaptive Dance Program, Autism Advance, Book Club, Coding Program, Girls Mentor Program, Ready, Set, Go! Program, Sibling Support Group, Teen Time Program.
All Ages: Blue Horizon Program, Book Club Program, Bridge to the Beach Program, Autism Tree's Food, Farming & Nutrition Program, Girls in STEM Program, Heart and Hooves Therapy Program, LEGO Therapy Program, PLNU Soccer Player Mentor Program, USD Athletics Mentor Programs.
Parents & Teachers: In Harmony Program, Lunch & Learns Educational Program, Navigating Neurodiversity Program, Parent Mentor Program, School & Education Resources Program
Autism Tree also offer over 400+ resource videos on their YouTube channel, including but not limited to our Reading with Autism Tree series, Autism Tree at Home series, and weekly Lunch & Learn series.
Website: https://www.autismtreeproject.org/
Contact: Rebecca and Erricka 619-222-4465
Email: [email protected]
Banding Together – Music Jam Sessions
Website: https://bandingtogethersd.org
Services: Group music therapy and mentoring program for youth and young adults to promote socialization, emotional expression, community inclusion and communication.
Location: Carlsbad, Point Loma, El Cajon and Chula Vista
Good Dog ! Service Canine
Website: https://www.gooddogservicecanines.org
Services: Good Dog! Service Canines helps children with disabilities and their families live better lives through service dog companionship.
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 760-913-9090
Location: 855 South Main Ave Ste K-162 Fallbrook, CA 92028
Generations Ramona
Website: https://www.generationsramona.com/
Services: Generations Afterschool Program children will have the opportunity to care for animals including goats and chickens, play outdoors, participate in physical fitness, gardening and art and crafts. Age-appropriate activities will be available for students to participate in daily.
Location: Ramona
Inland Empire Autism Society
Contact: Kelly Londenberg at (951) 678-8666
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ieautism.org/
Services: Teen & Young Adult Social Group - This group meets twice a month at different locations. Alternates between fun, social events and speakers on informational topics geared to adults and teens on the spectrum.
Options for All – Film and Media Studio
Website: https://optionsforall.org/our-programs/films-media/
Services: If you want an opportunity to learn the skills used to work in the film industry or explore your creativity, make new friends, and have fun working as part of a film crew, this is the program for you. For adults, 18 and over, with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. The individual must express an interest in film and media production.
Outside the Lens
Website: https://www.outsidethelens.org/
Services: The mission of Outside the Lens is to amplify youth voices through photography, filmmaking, and digital media art, catalyzing change within themselves, their community, and the world
Location: 125 14th Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Revision Project - San Diego
Website: https://www.revisionsandiego.com
Services: Revision’s mission is to provide inclusive access to art, culture, social practice and environmental education through the framework of a creative workspace. Revision partners with San Diego Regional Center to provide inclusive studio access and creative training, in line with our mission statement, to all citizens including individuals with intellectual disabilities 18 years and older.
Location: 3609 4th Ave. San Diego, CA 92103
Contact: (619) 994-3218
Email: [email protected]
Children’s Museum of Discovery
Website: https://visitcmod.org/sensory-accommodations/
Services: Sensory Friendly Mornings are an early morning geared toward families with children on the spectrum or with sensory sensitivities. This event is a welcoming, comfortable environment for your child and family to enjoy the Museum in a quiet and accepting setting. Please contact any of our staff members during your visit for questions or additional assistance.
Location: 320 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Unscripted Learning: Connections – Comedy Improv
Website: https://unscriptedlearning.org/
Services: A program designed for Teens and Young Adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or other social delays. Connections uses improv theatre techniques to help students master creative thinking, listening, and social awareness and helps individuals develop a variety of social and communication skills in a fun and safe environment.
Last updated: 06/2025