County resource guide
Sacramento County, California
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Sacramento County. California statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic 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.
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.
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.
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