County resource guide
Autism Resources in Orange County, California
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Orange County. California statewide resources also apply.
Orange County (California) is served by Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) for evaluations, and by the Regional Center of Orange County for therapy funding and support services — part of California's unique statewide Regional Center system. TASK, Southern California's federally funded PTI, covers Orange County families for free IEP advocacy. California's ABA insurance mandate ensures broad therapy coverage.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Orange County:
Orange County SELPA
Orange County SELPA coordinates Child Find across all Orange County districts. Contact your local district first; they may direct you here.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers8 providers in Orange County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Orange
CHOC Children's — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Children's Hospital of Orange County offers developmental pediatric evaluations including autism assessments. Integrated care with speech, OT, and behavioral health services.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Los Angeles · multi-county
Behavior Frontiers — Los Angeles
In-home and center-based ABA therapy across Los Angeles County. One of California's largest ABA providers. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance.
California requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Santa Ana
Regional Center of Orange County
Orange County's Regional Center funds services for individuals with developmental disabilities including service coordination, respite, therapy, and adult services.
Apply at diagnosis. Regional Centers are a major funding source for California families.
Anaheim · multi-county
TASK — Team of Advocates for Special Kids
Southern California's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center (PTI). Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for families in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. The most important call before any IEP meeting in SoCal.
Bakersfield · multi-county
TASK — Team of Advocates for Special Kids (Kern County)
Southern California's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center extends services to Kern County families. Free IEP training, advocacy coaching, and one-on-one support before and during IEP meetings.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote/phone support available for families outside Anaheim.
Riverside · multi-county
TASK — Team of Advocates for Special Kids (Riverside County)
San Bernardino · multi-county
TASK — Team of Advocates for Special Kids (San Bernardino County)
Anaheim · multi-county
TASK — Team of Advocates for Special Kids (Santa Barbara)
Southern California's federally funded PTI center serving Santa Barbara County families with free IEP advocacy, training, and special education navigation. Phone and video support available for families throughout the county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote support available statewide.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Orange County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
Adult services
Respite & support
Helpful guides
Guides for Orange 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.
Communities served
Cities in Orange County
Serving families across Orange County including Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Orange, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Westminster, Newport Beach and Lake Forest and more.
See all California resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in California.
California state guide →Nearby counties in California
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