Regional Center of Orange County
Orange County's regional centre, coordinating services for people with developmental disabilities and publishing autism family resources.
The practical details
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What this is, in plain language
Orange County's regional centre, coordinating funded services for people with developmental disabilities including autism, and publishing a directory of autism resources such as newly-diagnosed toolkits and links to local and national organisations.
Getting started
Contact intake to check eligibility — Early Start for birth to 36 months, or Lanterman services from age 3 — and note that the main phone line, (714) 796-5100, also covers urgent non-medical assistance after hours, on weekends and on holidays.
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What they say about themselves
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- Publishes an autism resource listing for Orange County families in its community-resources section, pointing to toolkits for newly diagnosed families, safety resources and local organisations.
- States it is required by the Lanterman Act to use generic resources — such as Medi-Cal, school districts and In-Home Supportive Services — before regional centre funds.
- Serves people through Early Start (birth to 36 months) and Lanterman (age 3 and older) eligibility pathways.
- Runs the Comfort Connection Family Resource Center, a free family resource centre at its Santa Ana office.
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- No:Says its services are free to families
- Yes:Offers help in Spanish
- Yes:Names the local area it covers
- Yes:Describes help with school and special education rights
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