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28 Jul 2016, 6:41 pm

Hello,

Any experiences with the CA Regional Center regarding services geared toward clientele with high-functioning Autism?

My experience with Regional Center is to consider self-advocacy. Yet, there are those situations that go beyond self-advocacy; hence, it's necessary to seek the services of a trusted advisor.

Do CA Regional Centers in the SF Bay Area sent clientele to advisors experienced with independent living supports geared toward clientele with high-functioning Autism?

Any examples of specific advisor services in the SF Bay Area?
Thank-you

RELATED: January, 2014 article Temple Grandin ,and the San Andreas Regional Center.
Temple Grandin: 'Half of Silicon Valley's Got Mild Autism.'
http://www.montereyherald.com/article/Z ... /140128430



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08 Jan 2017, 8:13 pm

ADDENDUM:

Steve Silberman's Feb, 2016 story, 'Why is Silicon Valley the Home of Autism?'
LINK: http://www.mamamia.com.au/autism-research/

Article mentioned, Ron Huff of the California Department of Developmental Services. Huff noted a disproportionatly high demand for Autism services in the Silicon Valley.

By any chance has Mr. Huff, and his agency reassessed just what specific services are needed, and appropriate for Aspergers; that is services appropriate for clientele with least restrictions to independence?

Is there contact information available for Ron Huff?

Thank-you

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Hello,

Any experiences with the CA Regional Center regarding services geared toward clientele with high-functioning Autism?

My experience with Regional Center is to consider self-advocacy. Yet, there are those situations that go beyond self-advocacy; hence, it's necessary to seek the services of a trusted advisor.

Do CA Regional Centers in the SF Bay Area sent clientele to advisors experienced with independent living supports geared toward clientele with high-functioning Autism?

Any examples of specific advisor services in the SF Bay Area?
Thank-you

RELATED: January, 2014 article Temple Grandin ,and the San Andreas Regional Center.
Temple Grandin: 'Half of Silicon Valley's Got Mild Autism.'
http://www.montereyherald.com/article/Z ... /140128430



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11 Jan 2017, 7:49 pm

Discussion thread continued in "In Depth Adult Life" Forum - Topic: SF Bay Area Autism Resources Assessment.



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19 Feb 2017, 10:37 pm

NOTE: On the Autism-Spectrum in Silicon Valley, the BOOK 'NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity' offers details.

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ADDENDUM:

Steve Silberman's Feb, 2016 story, 'Why is Silicon Valley the Home of Autism?'
LINK: http://www.mamamia.com.au/autism-research/

Article mentioned, Ron Huff of the California Department of Developmental Services. Huff noted a disproportionatly high demand for Autism services in the Silicon Valley.

By any chance has Mr. Huff, and his agency reassessed just what specific services are needed, and appropriate for Aspergers; that is services appropriate for clientele with least restrictions to independence?

Is there contact information available for Ron Huff?

Thank-you

Here wrote:
Hello,

Any experiences with the CA Regional Center regarding services geared toward clientele with high-functioning Autism?

My experience with Regional Center is to consider self-advocacy. Yet, there are those situations that go beyond self-advocacy; hence, it's necessary to seek the services of a trusted advisor.

Do CA Regional Centers in the SF Bay Area sent clientele to advisors experienced with independent living supports geared toward clientele with high-functioning Autism?

Any examples of specific advisor services in the SF Bay Area?
Thank-you

RELATED: January, 2014 article Temple Grandin ,and the San Andreas Regional Center.
Temple Grandin: 'Half of Silicon Valley's Got Mild Autism.'
http://www.montereyherald.com/article/Z ... /140128430