Helpful Links
Have you or has someone you know been given an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis? We know it can be overwhelming and we are here to help. Below you will find some resources that we hope will help you in your journey.
North Bay Regional Center is one of 21 Regional Centers for persons with developmental disabilities in California. Regional Centers were established in 1965 under The Lanterman Act and assist people with developmental disabilities in obtaining the services and supports needed to live as others do in the community. NBRC serves Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties. If you live in California, but outside of NBRC’s service area, we highly recommend reaching out to your Regional Center.
If your child is Autistic, they are more than likely also a Gestalt Language Processor! Meaningful Speech is the headquarters for GLP, and such a great resource for everyone involved in supporting kids on their language development journey. They have online classes, SLP trainings, and FREE resources. Their Instagram is also a GREAT resource!
SABRINA L. AXT OF AXT LEGAL, SPECIAL EDUCATION LAWYER & ADVOCATE
Sabrina Axt is the attorney both Natalie and Raquel use to help them navigate their children’s special education journeys. Sabrina offers parent coaching, IEP/504 advocacy, assistance with due process, and she has FREE RESOURCES on her website. And if you are looking for a special education attorney in the Bay Area - we give Sabrina our HIGHEST recommendation.
Don’t IEP Alone!!! Lisa Lightner has a phenomal website that is full of useful information. She provides guidance, tools, and support to help you navigate your child’s IEP or 504 plan with confidence. Raquel spends a significant amount of time on this website, reviewing her Free Resources and Goal Banks before all of her son’s IEP meetings!
BohoSpeechie is a “local” (Sacramento) neurodiversity-affirming SLP. She is working to provide resources, tools, and education to provide the best care, support, and therapy for autistic and neurodivergent children. Her website and her Instagram are great resources.
LILLY'S VOICE, INC.
Lilly’s Voice Inc is a nonprofit company that helps provide AAC devices to those in need. Also, if you want to be a friend of Lilly, give her a follow on Instagram!
Tor is a SLP who is passionate about Gestalt Language development. She makes wonderful videos with GLPs in mind, that are rich in usable language, and are great resources for all children. We highly recommend you check her videos out on YouTube!
Ashley Barlow was a teacher, she is a special needs mom, and now she’s an attorney who specializes in Special Education. The Ashley Barlow Co.’s “mission is to empower, inspire, and build confidence in IEP members.” Her website and podcast are chock full of free (and paid) resources that can help you in your IEP journey. We highly recommend tuning in to her podcasts (The Collaborative IEP) during a walk or a long drive, and checking out the resources on her website.
Channing’s Joy is a HUGE inspiration for us! Channing’s Joy is a nonprofit company, started by Channing’s Mom, that is inclusion focused! ALL of their proceeds go to help those families receive services, therapy and access to helpful resources.
The products at Peace Love Autism “were made to spread the message of acceptance, awareness, understanding, inclusion, advocacy and love all year long,” and are items we wear in heavy rotation!