BCBA Employment Opportunity
We are looking for enthusiastic BCBAs! Life is short. Work somewhere that makes you happy! Do you enjoy doing work that makes a difference? Would you love to work somewhere that makes you happy? We got the job for you! Autism Outreach Southern California is hiring BCBAs across San Diego County! As a growing company, Read More…
5 Autism-Friendly Activities in San Diego
If you are a parent or caretaker to a child with an autism spectrum disorder, you know how difficult it is to visit a busy environment. Visiting a busy museum or park can be overwhelming for you and your child, however not all hope is lost. There are an increasing number of places that cater Read More…
Does My Child Need Speech and Language Therapy?
Research has shown us early intervention is key in treatment of speech and language disorders. However, knowing what is typical versus disordered speech and/or language skills can be difficult to identify. Below are some tips from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) in identifying signs your child may need an evaluation in their speech and/or Read More…
NFAR Race for Autism 2018
Calling all superheroes! It’s time to suit up in your favorite superhero outfit! Come join the Autism Outreach Southern California Team at The 14th Annual San Diego Race for Autism on March 24, 2018! Join us in raising awareness and funds to support the local Autism community. Race Day Schedule: Saturday March 24, 2018 Read More…
Help Needed: Finding Health Care Providers for Patients with Autism
The parents thought they had hit the jackpot. They found a mental health clinic that was in their town and was covered by their insurance plan. More than that, the clinic was associated with a psychiatric medical center in a nearby city. Now their child could get much-needed help in controlling behavior problems. But when Read More…
How to Plan a Special Needs Playdate
If your child has autism, scheduling a playdate can feel a bit overwhelming. Children with autism tend to have a difficult time interacting with their peers. As a parent, you want to help your child build important social skills but you don’t want to put your child in a situation that you later regret. It Read More…
Autism Support Groups in San Diego
San Diego Autism Support Groups Whether you’re a parent raising a child with autism, a friend of an autistic individual, or coping with your own autism diagnosis, it’s important to find a community that can offer some respite and support. We’ve come up with a list of autism support groups available in the San Diego Read More…
Knowing the Early Signs of Autism in Babies
There’s an old saying about Autism, “If you know one child with Autism, then you only know one child with Autism.” Autism affects children and adults in so many different ways that trying to come up with a general pattern of behavior can be nearly impossible. Every case of Autism is entirely unique. There’s no Read More…
What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Basics Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), often simply referred to as ‘Autism’, is a term for a range of neurodevelopmental disorders which appear during infancy or early childhood. According to the Center for Disease Control, about 1 in 68 children are affected by ASD, with more and more being diagnosed each year. Read More…
What Causes Autism?
The search for what causes autism is ongoing. Scientists and researchers have not been able to pinpoint the specific causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) despite numerous theories. Most scientists generally agree that autism results from a series of abnormalities in a child’s brain development and function. Autism causes might also be hereditary, with certain Read More…