Autism Speaks is the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

The Autism Society of America is the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization. It exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a mission to collaborate to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health – through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats. This link directs you to the Autism Spectrum Disorders page on the CDC website.

The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) is a private, non-profit corporation providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services.

The Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) works together as partners to create greater self-reliance for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services.

The Autspot is a social network for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  The website also provides resources such as available programs for children and adults with ASD, as well as a library of information to better understand ASD.

Care Parent Network is a one-stop family resource center serving families of children with disabilities and special health care needs. Operated exclusively by parents of children of special needs, they are uniquely qualified to help parents of child with special needs.