Stanislaus County, California

Modesto

Memorial Medical Center — Developmental Pediatric Referrals

Stanislaus County's major hospital system in Modesto offering developmental referral pathways for autism evaluations. Connects families to Valley Mountain Regional Center and local therapy providers in the Modesto area.

Ask your pediatrician for a referral. Valley Children's Hospital in Madera offers specialized pediatric evaluations.

Merced · multi-county

Acorn Health — Merced County

Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Merced County families. BCBA-supervised with Regional Center authorization and commercial insurance accepted. Bilingual English/Spanish staff available for this largely agricultural community.

Spanish-speaking staff available. Central Valley Regional Center authorization accepted.

Modesto

Golden Steps ABA — Modesto

Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Stanislaus County. BCBA-supervised with individualized programs for early learners and school-age children. Accepts Valley Mountain Regional Center authorization and most commercial insurance.

Modesto

Modesto Pediatric Speech and Language

Speech-language pathology services for children with autism in Stanislaus County. AAC evaluation, language intervention, feeding therapy, and school consultation services in Modesto and surrounding communities.

Valley Mountain Regional Center referrals accepted. Bilingual Spanish services available.

Modesto

Autism Society of San Joaquin Valley — Modesto Chapter

Stanislaus County chapter of the San Joaquin Valley autism community providing peer support, family events, and resource navigation. Monthly meetings in Modesto with connections to Regional Center services.

Merced · multi-county

Matrix Parent Network — Merced County Families

Federally funded PTI providing free IEP support, special education advocacy, and parent training for Merced County families. Remote and phone-based services available in English and Spanish.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Bilingual support available.

Jackson · multi-county

Valley Mountain Regional Center — Amador County

California's Regional Center serving Amador County. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult programs. Amador County is one of the most rural counties in the RC's service area — families in Jackson and Sutter Creek often travel to Stockton or Sacramento. Telehealth-based service coordination is available.

Apply at diagnosis. Amador is rural — most therapy and evaluation services require travel to Stockton (1.5 hrs) or Sacramento (1.5 hrs). Telehealth is the most practical starting point.

San Andreas · multi-county

Valley Mountain Regional Center — Calaveras County

California's Regional Center serving Calaveras County. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult programs. Calaveras County is mountainous and rural — families in San Andreas and Angels Camp typically travel to Stockton for in-person services.

Apply at diagnosis. Calaveras is rural — travel to Stockton (1.5 hrs) for most in-person services. Telehealth service coordination available.

San Jose · multi-county

Valley Mountain Regional Center — San Jose

The primary California Regional Center serving Santa Clara County. Funds service coordination, early intervention, respite, therapy, and adult services for individuals with developmental disabilities including autism. Apply at or before diagnosis — services can begin immediately.

California Regional Centers are one of the most comprehensive DD service funding systems in the country. Apply at diagnosis.

Modesto · multi-county

Valley Mountain Regional Center — Stanislaus County

California's Regional Center serving Stanislaus County. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, adult day programs, and supported living for individuals with developmental disabilities including autism.

Modesto office handles Stanislaus County intakes. Apply at or before diagnosis.

Sonora · multi-county

Valley Mountain Regional Center — Tuolumne County

California's Regional Center serving Tuolumne County. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult programs. Tuolumne County is high-altitude and rural — families in Sonora and Jamestown face significant distance to in-person services in Stockton or Modesto.

Apply at diagnosis. Tuolumne is remote — most in-person therapy and evaluation requires travel to Stockton or Modesto (1.5–2 hrs). Telehealth service coordination available.

Woodland · multi-county

Valley Mountain Regional Center — Yolo County

California's Regional Center serving Yolo County. Provides Early Start (birth–3), service coordination, respite, and adult programs for individuals with developmental disabilities including autism. Davis and Woodland families are served through the Stockton main office.

Apply at diagnosis. Valley Mountain RC serves Yolo County — contact the Stockton main office for intake.