County resource guide
Autism Resources in Sacramento County, California
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Sacramento County. California statewide resources also apply.
Sacramento County is the state capital region, served by Alta California Regional Center for developmental disability services and the Sacramento County Office of Education SELPA for IEP coordination. UC Davis Children's Hospital and the UC Davis MIND Institute — one of the nation's leading autism research and clinical centers — are both located here, making Sacramento unusually well-resourced for evaluation and emerging treatment options. California requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
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 Sacramento County:
Sacramento County SELPA
Sacramento County SELPA coordinates special education services across county districts. Contact the SELPA or your local district to begin a Child Find referral.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers19 providers in Sacramento County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
One of the nation's premier autism research and clinical centers. Offers comprehensive evaluations using gold-standard tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R). Serves children and adults with access to research studies, family support, and specialized clinical programs.
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.
Sacramento · multi-county
UCEDD at UC Davis MIND Institute — Bay Area Referrals
The UC Davis MIND Institute is California's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). Offers diagnostic evaluations, research participation opportunities, and connects Bay Area families to evidence-based resources and training.
Telehealth intakes available. Some evaluation slots reserved for research studies at reduced/no cost.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
Davis · multi-county
Behavioral Health Works — Yolo County
In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving Yolo County including Davis, Woodland, and West Sacramento. BCBA-supervised with Regional Center authorization and commercial insurance accepted. Proximity to Sacramento means Yolo families have access to a larger provider pool.
Valley Mountain RC and Alta CA RC both serve Yolo County — confirm which RC serves your address before applying.
Sacramento
Behavioral Momentum — Sacramento
Sacramento ABA clinic offering center-based and in-home services with BCBA-supervised programs. Uses naturalistic teaching strategies alongside structured discrete trial training. Accepts Regional Center and commercial insurance funding.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Sacramento
Sacramento Valley Speech Therapy
Speech-language pathology services for children with autism spectrum disorder, including AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) device evaluation and training. School-age and early intervention focus.
Can provide documentation for school-based services and Regional Center requests.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Sacramento
Autism Society of Sacramento Valley
Sacramento Valley chapter with regular parent support groups, social events for autistic individuals, and a robust resource referral network. Hosts an annual resource fair connecting families to local providers.
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.
Chico · multi-county
Alta California Regional Center — Butte County
California's Regional Center serving Butte County as part of Alta California's Northern California coverage area. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult services. Chico satellite office serves local families.
Chico office serves Butte County. Sacramento main office: (916) 978-6400.
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.
Yuba City · multi-county
Alta California Regional Center — Sutter County
California's Regional Center serving Sutter County as part of Alta California's Northern California coverage. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult services. The Yuba City/Marysville area is the hub for Sutter and Yuba county families.
Sacramento main office handles Sutter County intake. Apply at diagnosis.
Marysville · multi-county
Alta California Regional Center — Yuba County
California's Regional Center serving Yuba County as part of Alta California's Northern California coverage area. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult services. Sacramento main office handles Yuba County intakes.
Apply at diagnosis. Yuba-Sutter area is served from the Sacramento main office.
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.
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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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Sacramento County.
School & special education
- Sacramento County Office of Education — SELPA
Special Education Local Plan Area for Sacramento County — coordinates IEP services and Child Find.
Services & benefits
- Alta California Regional Center— (916) 978-6400
California Regional Center serving Sacramento and surrounding counties — funds therapy, respite, and support services from birth through the end of life.
Adult services
- Alta California Regional Center— (916) 978-6400
California Regional Center serving Sacramento and surrounding counties — funds therapy, respite, and support services from birth through the end of life.
Respite & support
- Alta California Regional Center— (916) 978-6400
California Regional Center serving Sacramento and surrounding counties — funds therapy, respite, and support services from birth through the end of life.
Helpful guides
Guides for Sacramento 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 Sacramento County
Serving families across Sacramento County including Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Davis, West Sacramento, Woodland and Rocklin 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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