Autism Specific Community Resources

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.

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

Services: Autism Tree exists to help the autism community with several programs for all ages including: Blue Horizon, Book Club, Bridge to the Beach Program, Food, Farming & Nutrition Program and Lego Playgroup Program

Website: https://www.autismtreeproject.org/

Contact: Rebecca Barron 619-222-4465

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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]

Website: https://www.sensoryfriendlysandiego.org/

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.