Awareness Advocacy Information

Connecting Californians with Autism Resources

We create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

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Get to the right resources, support and information from the Autism Society of California.

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About Us

Who We Are

Our vision: Creating a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it.

ASC networks with five local affiliates and two sub-affiliates of the Autism Society located throughout the state in an effort to reach all those affected by autism in California.

  • Public awareness of day-to-day issues
  • Advocacy for services across the lifespan
  • Information and referral
  • A network of local affiliates

Featured Resources

Helpful Tools and Information

Guides, reports and resources from the Autism Society of California.

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Local Affiliates

Contact details for the Autism Society affiliates in the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, San Diego, the Bay Area and Ventura County.

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California Autism Survey

Survey reports on quality of life, service systems and barriers for the California ID/DD community, 2012 to 2020.

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Autism Insurance in California

Background on California’s autism insurance law and the Autism Society of California’s insurance surveys.

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Finnigan Scholarship

The Matthew Paul Finnigan Memorial Scholarship Fund, a permanent endowed fund for California students on the autism spectrum.

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We are an all-volunteer organization and depend on your donations to enable our work advocating for our growing autism community.