Resources

Pacific Autism Center for Education (PACE) provides high-quality programs for individuals with autism living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Programs include: The PACE School, serving students ages 6-22 who live with moderate to severe autism; Children’s Services, providing critical comprehensive options in early intervention for young children diagnosed with autism; and Residential Group Homes, 2 children and 4 adult group homes in Santa Clara County, licensed to serve residents ages 6-59+. Porchlight Autism Education Series is a project of the Pacific Autism Center for Education and is made possible with a grant from the United Way Bay Area. The Porchlight University project is made possible with grants from Autism Speaks, Heffernan Insurance, and NBCUniversal.

Important Hotlines

Depression/Anxiety Crisis Hotline Text “Home” to 741741 for texting support (if texting is preferred over phone calls) https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in

National Domestic Abuse Hotline (Avoiding public spaces and working remotely can help to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but for many survivors, staying home may not be the safest option. We know that any external factors that add stress and financial strain can negatively impact survivors and create circumstances where their safety is further compromised.) Call 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224 or chat on https://thehotline.org

Resources for Families:

Resources Created by PACE



Autism Society of America

The Autism Society’s vision is to increase the quality of life of everyone living with autism and to ensure that they are treated with the highest level of dignity and live in a society in which their talents and skills are appreciated and valued. The organization works to achieve these goals through advocacy, education, support, services, and research.


Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the world's leading 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.


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is committed to continuing to provide essential data on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), search for factors that put children at risk for ASD and possible causes, and develop resources that help identify children with ASD as early as possible. Find more CDC autism links HERE.


Childrens Health Council

The Children's Health Council (CHC) specializes in helping kids and teens with ADHD, anxiety and depression, learning differences and autism find the skills and resilience they need to thrive. They offer consultations, evaluation and therapy in English and Spanish, two schools and parent and profession education.



Parents Helping Parents

Parents Helping Parents (PHP) increases the quality of life for our most vulnerable by providing services, resources and support for children with special needs, their families, and caregivers.


Early Support Program for Autism

Early Support Program for Autism (ESPA) is a joint program between Stanford Children’s Health and Children’s Health Council to provide supportive services at no cost to families after diagnosis. Services provided include parent education and guidance in navigating the educational and healthcare systems. Clinical Care Coordinator and Parent Education services are offered in both English and Spanish.