Department of Managed Health Care
The Department of Managed Health Care regulates all HMOs and other health plans in California, including Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPOs.  When consumers experience problems with their health plan they can contact the Department for assistance.

We realize that patients within the autism spectrum must have access to early, appropriate and intensive interventions with treatment and therapies.  We encourage you to contact the HMO Help Center, if you have been denied medical care or are dissatisfied with your health plan's decision.  Some of the issues you may be facing could involve the following:

• Denial of Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Denial of sensory therapy
• Denial of speech and language therapy
• Restriction on number of therapies
• Denial of appropriate medications
• Referral to specialists/therapists
• Difficulty in obtaining supplies or other medically necessary services and treatments

These are very important issues for the patient's health and quality of care and we will work with you and your health plan to resolve these disputes.

If your treatment has been delayed, denied, or modified, you have the right to an Independent Medical review (IMR).  The IMR decision by an external medical expert that has no financial interest, is binding on the health plan.

If you are uncertain about how to proceed with a health plan dispute or are having other problems involving your health plan, please contact the HMO Help Center at 1-888-HMO-2219 or visit our website at www.hmohelp.ca.gov.

Allan Roth,  M.S. ED.
Office 760-481-3126
ARAssociatesInc@yahoo.com
950 Boardwalk, Suite 300

San Marcos, CA 92078

DMS Consulting 
An educational and behavioral consulting company which provides in home and classroom consulting, one-to-one modification services; parent training,
tutor / nanny / staff training and IEP coaching.

DMS Consulting is a member of the San Diego Treatment Network.

Kristen Le May, M.Ed, Asst, SLP 
Assist families in requesting special education services and developing IEP’s for their children. I have over ten years experience in the classroom and working with the districts in San Diego County to develop the most comprehensive school programs for children with special needs.

Merryn Affleck 
My focus is on mediation - I am trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution. I work hard through the IEP process to get a working team in place so that everyone can focus on the student. I am an expert in writing IEP goals and I have a very positive working relationship with the school districts.

As a consultant, I help families work on lifelong goals for everyone, not just the person with autism

Meagan Nunez, Esq. 
Special Education attorney representing parents of children from preschool through highschool with special needs to secure a free, appropriate education.

Coalition of Parents for Services (C.O.P.S.)
This group is for parents of high functioning autistic adults to network and work together to discuss services for this population, including Regional Center based programs.

Founded by G.G. Schaumburg & Annie Shiosaki.

731 South Highway 101, Suite 1M

Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: 858-792-2300
Fax: 858-792-2389
www.FusionLearningCenter.com

619.584.5450

4007 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 211

San Diego, CA 92108

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION, PSYCHOLOGISTS,
& SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS

619.442.1271
drnlw@sbcglobal.net
411 South Magnolia Avenue
El Cajon, Ca 92020

Erin Dyer Ring, Ph.D., BCBA

We have licensed educational psychologists that provide assessment (to measure academic skills, learning aptitudes, social skills, social-emotional, and educational development); consultation (to assist parents and families in understanding child development and how it impacts learning and behavior; to provide parents with effective alternatives to school problems in learning and behavior); intervention (social skills training, behavior management and learning difficulties); and prevention (to identify potential learning difficulties and provide parents with healthy strategies to deal with behavior management.)

Licensed Educational Psychologist and Advocate with Specializations in:

Identification of California Education Code eligibilities for Special Education services; Psycho-educational and Educational assessments, Developmental Psycho-educational Assessments, Pre-School Psycho-educational Assessments; Bilingual Assessments (Spanish/English); Intelligence Testing; Consultation at Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Meetings; Parent Training Workshops; In Home Assessments.

Serving All of Southern California.

Dr. Sharon Lerner-Baron
Dr. Lerner-Baron is a clinical psychologist (PSY15644) offering individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, sibling support, and IEP/504 consultations. Approximately half of Dr. Lerner-Baron’s practice focuses on issues related to the field of special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger’s Disorder, ADHD, and Learning Difference.

Dr. Lerner-Baron is a member of the San Diego Treatment Network.

Advanced Neurobehavioral Health
We evaluate infants, children and adolescents who are experiencing a variety of challenges in school or at home. Our evaluations can help identify why a child may be having problems such as: difficulty reading, poor communication, an unusually short attention span, abnormal or anti-social behaviors, or trouble getting along with others.  We also work closely with families, teachers and other important team members to design and carry out treatment recommendations.

ANH is a member of the San Diego Treatment Network.

731 South Highway 101, Suite 1M

Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: 858-792-2300
Fax: 858-792-2389
www.FusionLearningCenter.com

619.584.5450

4007 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 211

San Diego, CA 92108

Gym location:
8050 Ronson Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111

Coast Music Therapy
Adapted music lessons are tailored to your child’s musical interests and learning strengths by our team of board certified music therapists.  Students have a chance to learn music theory and performance while building self-esteem, sequencing skills, motor coordination, and auditory awareness.  Annual recitals offer student the opportunity to showcase their talents for family and friends. All ages and functioning levels welcome.

Coast Music Therapy is a member of the San Diego Treatment Network.

The Music Therapy Center of California
MTCCA offers individualized music instruction for children with special learning needs incorporating games and unique strategies for a successful experience. This may include learning how to play the piano/keyboard, flute, guitar, drums/percussion, strings, or brass.

Camp Krem for Children & Adults with Disabilities
Summer camp sessions for ages 5 thru adult. Traditional, Outdoor Adventure and Travel Camp programs. 1:2 ratio, beautiful location, cabins, huge pool, art center, nature hikes, campfires, talent shows/skits, cooking, drama, much more.

Members of American Camping Association & Vendor of Regional Centers.

For families who have a loved one with special needs, planning for their future is often a complex and daunting task.  It requires considerable thought, emotion, and tough decision making.  With the assistance of qualified professionals, you will see that it is possible to create a plan which provide the quality of life and lifetime care to which all people are entitled.  A specialist in special needs planning, Brentt is committed to helping you design and implement strategies that protect and provided for your loved one.

MetLife
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1200
San Diego, CA 92018
bhoover@metlife.com
619.641.3669

1.760.723.8906
emccoy_esq@adelphia.net

TACA holds monthly meetings in San Diego that feature educational speakers on important topics and allow family members to connect with one another and stay on top of the latest information in the autism world. Each TACA group maintains a resource library of the latest autism books and tapes that can be checked out by members at no charge. Click here to visit the website for up to date meeting times.

California Headquarters
949-640-440
P.O. Box 12409
Newport Beach, CA 92658-2409

Puzzled Parents (A Resource & Support Group)
Putting Families & Resources Together.

Small informal group with meetings held twice monthly from 6:00-8:00pm.

Children of all disabilities are welcome.

We have guest speakers from local agencies, picnics, games, movies and have fun!

We are a multi-disciplinary private clinic offering the opportunity to work individually or collectively with a team comprised of experienced occupational therapists, licensed educational psychologists, early childhood education specialists, special education specialists, and reading specialists.

CTI offers evaluation, individual treatment, consultation, and a multitude of groups and parent education/training. By forming a partnership with our clients, we aim to spark the energy and commitment within the individual and/or family that is imperative to enact lasting change. Our goal is to facilitate each individual’s full potential. We work with individuals of all ages, with specialization in the pediatric population.

Coast Music Therapy
Under the direction of Michelle Lazar, MA, MT-BC, autism specialist, our team of board certified music therapists build on your child’s motivation and strengths in music to enhance learning and goal acquisition.  Services include NPA educational services to San Diego county school districts, and clinic-based services for all ages and functioning levels.

Coast Music Therapy is a member of the San Diego Treatment Network.

Our occupational therapy services include: evaluation and treatment of sensory processing, motor planning/praxis, and self-regulation abilities (including SIPT testing and Sensory Integration treatment); evaluation and treatment of fine motor, visual-perception, visual-motor, handwriting, attention, play, social, self-feeding/oral motor, and self-care skills. We also offer consultation, groups, and parent trainings in these areas. We offer Therapeutic Listening®, the Interactive Metronome™, Handwriting Without Tears®, and the Alert Program - “How Does Your Engine Run?”

Golden Steps Pediatric Therapy
Occupational therapy for kids, specializing in sensory integration therapy.  We provide the highest quality intervention for your child. Our primary focus is on a family centered approach that will enhance your child's personal performance in daily activities. Our services include comprehensive assessments, consultations, direct treatment, and home programs.

760-224-5240
goldensteps@adelphia.net
1605-C South Melrose Dr.
Vista, CA 92081

We have early childhood education specialists and special education teachers who teach ways to encourage developmental gains in your child; provide support and education for community resources; teach new methods in how to play and interact with your child at home; and train parents and families in proven methodologies, including but not limited to Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Discrete Trail Training (DTT), Picture Exchange and Communication System (PECS), DIR/Floortime, and Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH).

Developmental Therapy Center
Services include RDI and floortime.

DTC is a member of the San Diego Treatment Network.

A+ Sunshine Speech and Language Therapy
Nicole Goldfarb, M.A., CCC from A+ Sunshine Speech and Language Therapy specializes in child-centered intervention focusing on functional communication.  Services include evaluation and therapy for a variety of speech and language impairments including speech articulation, expressive and receptive language, processing disorders, memory weaknesses, fluency/stuttering, pragmatic/social language, and voice disorders.  Specialty areas include child-centered intervention for Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, Implementation of Behavior Modification Techniques, Remediation of Speech Articulation Difficulties, and Teaching of Visualization Strategies to Increase Listening and Reading Comprehension.  Nicole Goldfarb has a B.A. degree in Psychology and a M.A. degree in Speech-Language Pathology and combines these skills to provide effective, result-based therapy.

(858) 361-9572
SunshineSpeechAndLanguage@yahoo.com
http://www.sbsd.k12.ca.us/~nicolegoldfarb

3919 Townsgate Drive
San Diego, CA 92130-2584

Please call for other locations.

Crimson Center for Speech & Language Pathology
Crimson Center for Speech & Language Therapy provides individualized treatment to maximize functional communication skills of children, adolescents, and adults. Our services include Parent-Child Sign & Speak groups, Paired Peers for social language and interaction, IEP consults and attendance, Free preschool screenings, Collaborative model across disciplines, Co-treatment, Early intervention for parents and children, Monthly parent seminars.

Crimson Center is a member of the San Diego Treatment Network.

619.591.9552
2538 Catamaran Way
Chula Vista, CA  91914
info@socialcommunicationspecialists.com

Banyan Tree Learning Center
The Banyan Tree Learning Center gives assistance to students experiencing school difficulties. We provide instruction in the basics of reading, written language, mathematics, and study/organizational skills using innovative, multisensory techniques and strategies.

Banyan Tree is a member of the San Diego Treatment Network.