Patient Advocate Foundation Provides patients with arbitration, mediation and negotiation to settle issues with access to care, medical debt and job retention related to illness or disability. 800-532-5274 www.patientadvocate.org San Diego People First Offers self-advocacy, tracks legislation and provides information on writing to governmental offices. 8880 Rio San Diego Dr. #325 (SCDD offices) SD, 92108 619-688-3323 San Diego Special Education Advocate Team (SEAT) Bilingual advocacy from parents of children with special needs. Helps obtain services by reviewing records, conducting observations, collaborating with special education professionals and attending IEP and 504 meetings. Free consultation. 3505 Camino del Rio S. #340 SD, 92108 619-872-2511 www.sdseat.com San Diego Unified School District Special Education Ombudspersons Works impartially with all parties to help with concerns related to students’ special needs, usually during the (IEP) process. 2375 Congress St., SD, 92110 619-293-3008 www.sandiegounified.org/ special-educationombudspersons Sanford Autism Consulting IEP advocacy and 1:1 mentoring through the IEP process from a parent advocate and SLP. 619-403-9097 www.sdautismhelp.com Social Advocates for Youth (SAY San Diego) Youth and family support services. Mid-City Family Resource Ctr. 4275 El Cajon Blvd. #101 SD, 92105 619-283-9624 www.saysandiego.org
The Special Education Advocacy & Law Firm of Thomas S. Nelson Advocacy for an appropriate education for children with special needs. Committed to empowering families through education and enforcement of their child’s special education rights. Also represents students facing expulsion proceedings. 16466 Bernardo Center Dr. #106 SD, 92128 858-945-6621 www.specialedlaw.us TASK Bilingual staff help people with all disabilities, their families and professionals by helping them navigate special education, disability services and assistive technology (AT). Support is available via phone, in-person reviews of IEP documents, community workshops, and lab appointments to explore AT options for learning and communicating. 3845 Spring Dr. #21 Spring Valley, CA 91977 619-282-0846; 866-828-8275 www.taskca.org Voz de Victoria Marta Victoria Leyva has a bilingual (Spanish/English) educational private practice that advocates for the educational rights of all students. Professional and parent training and development, and educational consulting services are offered. 619-227-7969 www.vozdvictoria.com Wrightslaw Accurate, reliable information about special education law, general education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. Excellent parent trainings. www.wrightslaw.com
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION Accurate Assessments of San Diego Diagnostic evaluations for ADHD, Autism/developmental disorders, learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, and intellectual giftedness for all ages. Uses best-practices
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techniques to meet or exceed the APA’s standards of excellence in psychological and educational assessment. 5405 Morehouse Dr. #120 SD, 92121 858-208-9689 www.accurateassessmentsandiego .com Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern California Our assessments aid in formulating diagnoses and in generating practical recommendations for interventions in home, school, vocational and alternative residential settings. 15644 Pomerado Rd. #305 Poway, CA 92064 858-693-3113 www.anhsocal.com Child Development Clinic: Maternal and Child Health at San Ysidro Health Center Assessment for children with suspected delays, hearing and vision screenings, behavioral treatments and family support for parents with children with special needs. Spanish speaking doctor. 4050 Beyer Blvd. San Ysidro, CA 92173 619-662-4100 www.syhc.org Children’s Care Connection (C3) at Rady Children’s Developmental Clinic Social assessment, early intervention services and general assessment for children 0-5, as well as support services for parents throughout the San Diego County. 858-966-8008 www.rchsd.org DSEP-Rady Children’s Developmental Screening and Enhancement Program Developmental/behavioral assessment and screening for foster children and others involved in Child Welfare Services up to age 6, and developmental coaching for caregivers. 3665 Kearny Villa Rd. #400 SD, 92123 858-966-7874 www.rchsd.org/programsservices/dsep
Exceptional Family Resource Center (EFRC) Helps parents gain assessment as a Point of Entry for California Early Start and California Prevention Resource and Referral Services (PRRS). Provides families with referrals and helps parents navigate the IEP, IPP and IFSP process. 9245 Sky Park Ct. #130 SD, 92123 619-594-7416 www.efrconline.org Family Guidance and Therapy Center of Southern California (See listing under Behavioral and Mental Health) KidSTART-Rady Children’s Hospital Comprehensive screening, triage, assessment referral and treatment (including intensive mental health) for children 0-5 with complex developmental, behavioral, family and medical needs. Referrals must come through Healthy Development Services (HDS) pediatricians, CWS social workers and Developmental Screening and Enhancement Program (DSEP). 858-966-5990 www.rchsd.org Project SKIP A practical, inexpensive process for screening children as young as age 2 for developmental delays and cognitive and mental health concerns, including ASD. www.projectskip.com Rady Children’s Developmental Evaluation Clinic (DEC) Developmental evaluation, diagnosis, and referral services for infants, preschoolers and school-age children. 3665 Kearny Villa Rd. #400 SD, 92123 858-966-5817 www.rchsd.org/programsservices/developmentalevaluation-clinic San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) Serves as a focal point in the community through which infants/ toddlers through adults with a developmental disability and their
