Pacific Autism Center for Education (PACE) provides high-quality programs for individuals with autism living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Programs include: The PACE School, serving students ages 6-22 who live with moderate to severe autism; Children’s Services, providing critical comprehensive options in early intervention for young children diagnosed with autism; and Residential Group Homes, 2 children and 4 adult group homes in Santa Clara County, licensed to serve residents ages 6-59+. Porchlight Autism Education Series is a project of the Pacific Autism Center for Education and is made possible with a grant from the United Way Bay Area. The Porchlight University project is made possible with grants from Autism Speaks, Heffernan Insurance, and NBCUniversal.
Important Hotlines
Depression/Anxiety Crisis Hotline Text “Home” to 741741 for texting support (if texting is preferred over phone calls) https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in
National Domestic Abuse Hotline (Avoiding public spaces and working remotely can help to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but for many survivors, staying home may not be the safest option. We know that any external factors that add stress and financial strain can negatively impact survivors and create circumstances where their safety is further compromised.) Call 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224 or chat on https://thehotline.org
Resources for Families:
Resources Created by PACE
- Educational Resources:
- Creating A Daily Routine PDF (Created by PACE Faces Behavioral Team)
- “Core Word of the Week Series: “Turn” (By SLP Kelsey)
- Brushing Teeth Handout (By OT Iris)
- Planting Seeds and Watering Plants (By Allyson and Sonia)
- Wearing a Face Mask at School (By BSA Becca)
- Washing a Dish and Taking Out Trash (By Teacher Lizzie)
- Emergency Prep, Visual Disaster Supply Checklist, and Emergency Universal Communication Board (By Teacher Lizzie)
- Arts and Crafts:
- FUN Sensory Slime Recipe (Created by PACE Faces Behavioral Team)
- DIY Pine Cone Bird Feeder and Materials Handout (By SLP Kelsey)
- Dirt Cup Recipe (By Teacher Devon)
- Homemade Puffy Paint Art Project (By Teacher Lizzie)
- Sensory Experiment (By Teacher Devon)
- Fireworks in a Jar Experiment (By Teacher Devon)
- Family-Friendly Games:
- I-Spy and Shaving Cream Activities (By Faces Clinical Manager, Amelia)
- Animal KeyHouse Game (By SLP Katia)
- Kiwanis Games at PACE Handout and Video (By Teacher Lizzie)
- Kiwanis Games at PACE Event #2 Races Handout and Video (By Teacher Lizzie)
- Kiwanis Games at PACE Event #3 Skeeball Handout and Video (By Teacher Lizzie and Teacher Ashley)
- Kiwanis Games at PACE Event #4 Discus Handout , Make a Discus, and Video (By Teacher Lizzie and Teacher Ashley)
- Kiwanis Games Event #5 Bowling Handout and Video (By Teacher Lizzie and Teacher Ashley)
- Kiwanis Games at PACE Event #6 Bottle Toss Handout and Video (By Teacher Lizzie and Teacher Ashley)
- Kiwanis Games at PACE Event #7 Hit the Can Handout and Video (By Teacher Lizzie and Teacher Ashley)
- Kiwanis Games Downloadable Finisher Ribbon
- Reading and Social Stories:
- “Pete the Cat” Read Along (By SLP Kelsey)
- “Very Hungry Caterpillar” Read Along (By SLP Kelsey)
- Story time with Teacher Jessica
- Bear Hunt Reading (By SLP Kelsey) and Carrier Phrase Bear Hunt PDF
The Autism Society’s vision is to increase the quality of life of everyone living with autism and to ensure that they are treated with the highest level of dignity and live in a society in which their talents and skills are appreciated and valued. The organization works to achieve these goals through advocacy, education, support, services, and research.
Autism Speaks is the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is committed to continuing to provide essential data on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), search for factors that put children at risk for ASD and possible causes, and develop resources that help identify children with ASD as early as possible.
The Children's Health Council (CHC) specializes in helping kids and teens with ADHD, anxiety and depression, learning differences and autism find the skills and resilience they need to thrive. They offer consultations, evaluation and therapy in English and Spanish, two schools and parent and profession education.
Parents Helping Parents (PHP) increases the quality of life for our most vulnerable by providing services, resources and support for children with special needs, their families, and caregivers.
Early Support Program for Autism (ESPA) is a joint program between Stanford Children’s Health and Children’s Health Council to provide supportive services at no cost to families after diagnosis. Services provided include parent education and guidance in navigating the educational and healthcare systems. Clinical Care Coordinator and Parent Education services are offered in both English and Spanish.
