Below are some ASD resources we have found helpful. We will continue to update as we find additional things to share.

Autism Moving Forward
Autism Moving Forward, LLC is committed to supporting autistic individuals across the
lifespan through online resources, consultation, and books. We write, edit, and develop
books and other materials for educators, parents, and the neuro-divergent community.
We are a hub for growth and learning in a welcoming, supportive online environment for
autistic individuals and those who support them.
https://www.autismmovingforward.com/

The California Sibling Leadership Network
Providing resources for siblings of adult individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. Their mission is to build a network of information, support, and advocacy
resources and to empower Sibs to thrive throughout all stages in life. They build the
space for Sibs to participate, share their voice, and validate their experience.

https://www.californiasibs.org

Spirit League

A league for special needs children & adults. Includes baseball, basketball, soccer and
volleyball.

www.spiritleague.org

Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK)

Task is a nonprofit charitable organization.TASK specializes in special education
support for people with all disabilities from birth to age 26 and their families. In the
area of assistive technology (AT), we serve all ages, including adults, and help families
explore ways to use AT to promote learning, communication, and independence. Our

role is to provide emotional support and educate parents about special education
systems and processes, so that they can be more effective participants in their child’s
education. We help families understand their rights, the processes for requesting
assessments, strategies for preparing for the Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and
transition planning, among other things. We refer families to other disability service
providers, agencies and nonprofits to help meet their needs. TASK promotes positive
cooperation between families and schools. We do not attend IEPs on parents’ behalf,
but provide information, training and resources so that parents can better help
themselves.
www.taskca.org

OC Links: Behavioral Health Care Agency
OC Links Behavioral Health Line is available 24/7 at (855) 625-4657. OC Links
provides information and linkage to any of the Health Care Agency’s Behavioral Health
Services, including crisis services, via telephone and chat. Callers can be potential
participants, family members, friends, law enforcement and other first responders,
providers or anyone seeking behavioral health resources and support. Trained
Navigators provide information, referral, and linkage directly to programs in the
behavioral health continuum of care from prevention through crisis identification and
response. If you would like to learn more about services available through Behavioral
Health Services, OC Links is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Please call (855) 625-4657 to be connected to a Behavioral Health Navigator, or click
on the OC Links Chat icon at

https://www.ochealthinfo.com/bhs/about/nit/oclinks/

Online Sensory Room

Laura Simmons-Martinez, Assistive Technology Program Manager at TASK, has created
this Sensory Play Room for young children to go to relax and play.

https://taskca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/sensoryplayroom.pdf

Six Flags Offers Thrills, Inclusivity and Safety for Everyone

Big News, all Six Flags parks in the US are now Certified Autism CentersTM (CAC)! Six
Flags is leading a number of safety and accessibility initiatives, and is now the first
theme park company to achieve the designation at all of its 25 parks in the US. The
certification means that staff have completed autism training, and that sensory guides
for attractions and other supports are available for autistic visitors. In addition, Six
Flags unveil the first-ever specialized restraint harness that allows access to all thrill
rides for guests with physical disabilities.

Fish for Life

Fish for Life is an organization with a charter to enhance the lives of special needs
individuals by inviting selected group to enjoy a complimentary half day fishing trip on
the sea. Volunteers are welcome.
www.fishforlife.org

A Dance Class for Me

This program is led by Elizabeth Rose Chacon for students who are on the moderate to

severe side of the Autism Spectrum or have Special Needs that prevent them from

participating in “typical” dance classes.

Additional Languages spoken are Spanish, Vietnamese and Sign Language.

https://www.ercamtprovider.com/