The Orange County Asperger’s Support Group (OCASG) is offering ONLINE support group meetings for siblings of individuals who have a diagnosis (or suspected diagnosis) of Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism or PDD-NOS. The group will be led by Autism expert, Dr. Alex Gantman. Having a brother or sister with ASD can sometimes be challenging and […]

Safety is #1 One of your first thoughts when they elope is"Are they safe?" During our free 2-hour webinar training, we help prepare you and your loved one to be safe and prevent elopement. What this course covers: Assessing Environmental and Behavioral Risk Preparation and Prevention Tips Locative Equipment Options How to Maximize Police Resources […]

Come Join Us for the OCASG Support Meeting. This a virtual support meeting is for Adults with ASD. A separate meeting invite is available for Parents. The meeting is from 7pm-9pm on Monday - July 25, 2022. Please note that an OCASG Liability Waiver is required. If you have not signed one yet, upon registering, […]

SB 639, sponsored by SCDD in 2021 and signed into law by the Governor, initiated the phasing out of subminimum wages in California. There is a 3-year phase-out that SCDD’s four stakeholder workgroup meetings will inform. The fourth session of the stakeholder workgroup will take place on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to […]

OCASG is proud to announce the schedule for the 2022 expert-led parent's support sessions. These two hour sessions are led by noted psychologist and Autism expert, Dr. Gantman. They will focus on the increasingly difficult issues that arise as children with Asperger's, HFA or PDD-NOS reach adulthood. College and employment are the tip of the […]

Free five (5) week workshop on the Principles of Positive Behavior Programming. Learn techniques to teach your child daily living and communication skills. Dates: 8/4 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm 8/11 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm 8/18 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm 8/25 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm 9/1 - 5:30 […]

Free five (5) week workshop on the Principles of Positive Behavior Programming. Learn techniques to teach your child daily living and communication skills. Dates: 8/4 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm 8/11 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm 8/18 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm 8/25 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm 9/1 - 5:30 […]

The Summit on Disability and Inclusion is TPI’s signature event that brings together current research and community partners to highlight best practices that will improve the lives of people with disabilities by supporting inclusivity for all. The 2022 Summit on Disability and Inclusion will center around the theme "Building Spaces for Belonging." The keynote presenter […]

TPI is excited to announce the Summit will be in-person! The Summit on Disability and Inclusion is TPI’s signature event that brings together current research and community partners to highlight best practices that will improve the lives of people with disabilities by supporting inclusivity for all. The Summit will feature a keynote address by Diana Pastora […]

Drs. Meghan Cosier and Audri Sandoval Gomez of the Thompson Policy Institute on Disability (TPI) would like to invite you to the 2022 Summit on Disability and Inclusion on Friday, August 12 from 9:00 am to 12:00pm PST. TPI is excited to once again host the Summit in-person at the Musco Center for the Arts […]

Please join the Thompson Autism Center at CHOC for our first Neurodevelopmental Conference focusing on transitioning from adolescence to young adult life. The presentations will center around the theme “Working Together to Expand Horizons.” The keynote presentation will feature residents and staff from Glennwood House of Laguna Beach, a residential apartment community that focuses on […]