Our Story

The San Diego County Chapter of the Autism Society of America (SDASA), a non-profit organization, originated in 1966 as the National Society of Autistic Children. It served to unite and inform parents on new revelations concerning intervention therapy. Today, the SDASA serves as the voice and resource of the local autism community. SDASA members include parents, relatives, friends, advocates, medical professionals and educators throughout San Diego County and beyond. Our Board of Directors composed primarily of parents of individuals with autism and experts in the field of autism serve the chapter on a volunteer basis.

 

As a chapter of the national organization, the Autism Society of America, we share in their mission of improving the lives of all affected by autism by promoting  meaningful participation and self-determination for individuals with ASD and their families.

 

We are one of twenty-five local health agencies which make up the Combined Health Agencies, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of San Diego County residents by raising funds through workplace giving.  Last year alone, Combined Health Agencies raised over $1 million to benefit the local health agencies that strive to improve our community’s health. The Combined Health Agencies raises funds primarily through its partnership in the United Way/CHAD Campaign.

 

Our programs and outreach include:

Together we have a voice; we hope you’ll share your voice by joining the SDASA community!