County resource guide
Fresno County, California
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Fresno County. California statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
The Central Valley's premier children's hospital offers comprehensive developmental and autism evaluations. Multidisciplinary team serves children across a wide region with limited pediatric specialty access. Accepts Medi-Cal and commercial insurance.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Fresno
Superior California Early Intervention — Central Valley
Early intervention services for children birth to age 3 in Fresno County, coordinated through the Regional Center. Provides in-home developmental therapy, speech, OT, and family coaching under IDEA Part C.
Funded through Lanterman Act and IDEA Part C. Contact Central Valley Regional Center to enroll.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Fresno
ABA Therapy of Fresno
Fresno-based ABA provider offering in-home and center-based services for children with autism. BCBA-supervised with Regional Center authorization accepted. Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff available.
Spanish-speaking BCBAs on staff — important resource in Fresno County's large Spanish-speaking community.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Fresno
Autism Society of the San Joaquin Valley
Local autism chapter serving the Central Valley with support groups, family events, and resource referrals. Advocates for improved services in a region with fewer specialized providers than coastal California.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Fresno · multi-county
Central Valley Regional Center — Fresno
California's Regional Center serving Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, and Merced counties. Coordinates early intervention, service funding, respite, and adult programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Apply at diagnosis. Regional Center funding is the primary support system for most Central Valley families.
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