County resource guide
Autism Resources in El Dorado County, California
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in El Dorado County. California statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers20 providers in El Dorado County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
UC Davis MIND Institute — Yolo County Access
Davis · serves multiple counties
Yolo County families have direct access to UC Davis MIND Institute in Sacramento — one of the nation's leading autism research and clinical centers. Comprehensive evaluations using gold-standard tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R) for children and adults. A major geographic advantage for Davis and Woodland families.
Markleeville · multi-county
Barton Health — Developmental Referrals (South Lake Tahoe)
The nearest hospital system for Alpine County families is Barton Health in South Lake Tahoe (30–40 min). Barton connects Alpine County residents to developmental specialists and Alta California Regional Center. Comprehensive autism evaluations require travel to Sacramento (3 hrs) or Reno, NV (1.5 hrs). Telehealth with UC Davis MIND Institute is the most accessible starting point.
Alpine County has no local hospital. South Lake Tahoe (Barton Health) is the nearest facility. Full autism evaluations require travel to Sacramento or telehealth through UC Davis MIND Institute.
Placerville
Marshall Medical Center — Developmental Pediatric Referrals
El Dorado County's primary hospital offering developmental referral pathways and connections to Sacramento-area specialists. Coordinates with Alta California Regional Center for autism evaluation and Early Start enrollment.
Foothill county — many families travel to Sacramento for specialized evaluations. Ask about telehealth options.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Markleeville · multi-county
Behavioral Health Works — Alpine County (Telehealth)
Telehealth ABA parent coaching for Alpine County families. In-person ABA does not exist in Alpine County — telehealth parent coaching plus travel to South Lake Tahoe or Sacramento for in-person services are the only options. BCBA-supervised with Alta California Regional Center authorization required.
No local ABA exists in Alpine County. Telehealth parent coaching is the only realistic in-county option. Regional Center authorization required.
Jackson · multi-county
Behavioral Health Works — Amador County (Telehealth)
Telehealth parent coaching and limited in-home ABA therapy for Amador County families. BCBA-supervised with Regional Center authorization required. Amador County has almost no local autism providers — telehealth is the realistic first step while families explore travel options to Stockton or Sacramento.
Amador County is extremely resource-sparse for autism services. Telehealth parent coaching plus in-home services from Stockton or Sacramento BCBAs are the primary options. Regional Center authorization required.
El Dorado Hills · multi-county
Behavioral Health Works — El Dorado County
In-home ABA therapy serving El Dorado County including Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and South Lake Tahoe areas. BCBA-supervised programs with Regional Center authorization accepted.
Grass Valley · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers — Nevada County
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Nevada County families from the greater Sacramento/Roseville area. BCBA-supervised programming with Regional Center authorization and commercial insurance accepted. Some families travel to Roseville for center-based services.
In-home model recommended for Nevada County to avoid travel. Center-based services available in nearby Roseville.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Placerville
El Dorado County Autism Support Group
Parent peer support group for families of autistic individuals in El Dorado County's foothill communities. Meets in Placerville and El Dorado Hills with resource sharing and Regional Center navigation support.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Sacramento · multi-county
Alta California Regional Center
California's Regional Center serving Sacramento and surrounding counties. Coordinates services and funds early intervention, respite, day programs, and adult services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Apply as soon as developmental concerns arise.
Largest geographic Regional Center in California. Intake office in Sacramento.
Markleeville · multi-county
Alta California Regional Center — Alpine County
California's Regional Center serving Alpine County as part of Alta California's Northern California coverage. Alpine is the smallest county in California by population (fewer than 1,200 residents). Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult services via Sacramento main office. Telehealth and home-based coordination are the only practical models.
Alpine County is the least populous county in California. Sacramento main office handles all intake. Expect fully remote service coordination — in-person services require significant travel.
Placerville · multi-county
Alta California Regional Center — El Dorado County
California's Regional Center serving El Dorado County as part of Alta California's coverage area. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult programs. Sacramento main office handles El Dorado County intakes.
Sacramento main office serves El Dorado County. Apply at diagnosis for earliest service access.
Grass Valley · multi-county
Alta California Regional Center — Nevada County
California's Regional Center serving Nevada County as part of Alta California's Northern California coverage area. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult programs. Sacramento main office handles Nevada County intakes — many families travel to Roseville or Sacramento for services.
Apply at diagnosis. Nevada County is a foothill community — many families travel to Roseville or Sacramento for specialized services.
Roseville · multi-county
Alta California Regional Center — Placer County
California's Regional Center serving Placer County as part of Alta California's coverage area. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult services. Sacramento main office handles Placer County intakes.
Placer County families should contact the Sacramento main office for intake.
Redding · multi-county
Alta California Regional Center — Shasta Region
California's Regional Center serving Shasta County as part of Alta California's large Northern California coverage area. Provides service coordination, Early Start, respite, and adult services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Redding satellite office serves Northern California counties. Sacramento main office: (916) 978-6400.
Downieville · multi-county
Alta California Regional Center — Sierra County
California's Regional Center serving Sierra County, one of the nation's least populated counties (fewer than 3,500 residents). Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult services via Sacramento main office. Telehealth coordination is the standard for this remote mountain county.
Apply at diagnosis. Sierra County has no hospital and no city larger than 1,000 people. Telehealth is the only realistic service coordination model. Sacramento main office: (916) 978-6400.
Markleeville · multi-county
Matrix Parent Network — Alpine County Families
Federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and special education support for Alpine County families via phone and remote services. With only a handful of school-age children with disabilities in the county, Matrix is uniquely positioned to provide personalized one-on-one remote support.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. All services remote for Alpine County — the smallest school district in California.
Jackson · multi-county
Matrix Parent Network — Amador County Families
Federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and special education support for Amador County families via phone and remote services. Critical resource in a county with very limited local disability services.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Phone and remote services only for this rural foothill region.
Novato · multi-county
Matrix Parent Network — El Dorado County Families
Federally funded PTI serving El Dorado County families with free IEP support and special education advocacy. Phone and remote support available for foothill communities throughout the county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Grass Valley · multi-county
Matrix Parent Network — Nevada County Families
Federally funded PTI offering free IEP advocacy and special education support for Nevada County families. Phone and remote support available — especially important for families in foothill communities with limited local resources.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Woodland · multi-county
Matrix Parent Network — Yolo County Families
Federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy, special education training, and parent support for Yolo County families. Remote and in-person support available. Yolo County families benefit from proximity to Sacramento-area resources.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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Helpful guides
Guides for El Dorado County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
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