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 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

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VC

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.

Ages 0–18Serves a large underserved region. Telehealth options available for follow-up visits.

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.

Ages 0–3

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.

Ages 2–18

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(559) 276-4300

Apply at diagnosis. Regional Center funding is the primary support system for most Central Valley families.

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