New To Autism

The following information is geared to San Diego County residents. If you reside elsewhere, visit the Autism Society to find an affiliate near you.

If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact the San Diego County Regional Center at 858-496-4318 if your child is under age 3 and 858-576-2938 if your child is 3 or older.

To speak to one of our peer resource specialists, contact the Autism Ask Line at 858-715-0678. Our peer resource specialists have specialized training in accessing resources as well as lived experience as the parent of an individual with autism.

A child diagnosed with autism under age 3 will be able to access early start services that may include in-home behavioral support, home therapies, and consultation with various experts.  If your child is over age 3, make sure to communicate with your child’s teacher to obtain information about special education referral and evaluation procedures.

For general information about diagnostic and screening tools for autism, visit the Autism Society website at www.autismsociety.org.