​Distance Learning Resources

COVID
​Information​

Public
​Agencies

School and Education Options

Therapy
​Resources​

Social Recreation Programs

Community Learning Activities​

Sports and Leisure Activities​

Summer
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Distance Learning Resources

• American Ballet Theater – ABT will host daily virtual classes on Instagram (@abtschool) taught by former ABT dancers and artists. These classes will engage ABT’s youngest students and their families by exploring musicality, fostering creativity, imagination, and teaching ballet fundamentals.
• Amazing Educational Resources – Resource guide of educational companies offering free subscriptions due to the school closures.
• American Museum of Natural History – Their Ology science website provides games and activities for kids and covers a range of science topics, including archaeology, paleontology, astronomy, and marine biology.
• Amped Guitar + Gibson – 3 month free trial of Amped Guitar lessons through Gibson Gives.
• Audible – Free audiobooks for kids and teens.
• BrainPOP – Educational website with over 1,000 short animated movies for students in grades K-12, together with quizzes and related materials, covering the subjects of science, social studies, English, math, engineering and technology, health, and arts and music.
• Boom Cards - premade or customizable flashcards for skill building/maintenance (utilizes discrete-trial training format)
• Carnegie Hall – Resources and teaching videos for teachers and K-5 students.
• CommonLit – Free reading passages and literacy resources in all literary and nonfiction genres for Grades 3-12.
• Center for Discovery – Safe indoor and outdoor activities for families in the time of the coronavirus.
• Crash Course – A YouTube channel offering engaging educational videos suitable for high school students. The channel features a wide range of subjects, from anatomy to world history.
• Crazy Games – Kids to Teens Arcade Games
• ​Daily Science Project from Easton Children's Museum - easy-to-do-at-home science experiments
• Edgenuity – For K-12 students to access core curriculum. Each student has an individual code that will allow them to access lessons in English language arts and mathematics. Science and history/social science lessons are available for middle and high school students.
• EdHelper.com - provides Reading, Grammar, Math and Science printable materials. [SUBSCRIPTION]
• Education.com - provides Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies printable materials as well as Reading and Math online games. [SUBSCRIPTION]
• Emergent Learning Academy Mindful U program – Short, interactive mindfulness lessons daily for kids ages 4-14 years old
• EnchantedLearning.com - provides Writing and Science printable materials. [SUBSCRIPTION]
• Explore Mars from NASA – Explore the real surface of Mars, recorded by Nasa’s Curiosity rover.
• Fender Play – 50% off an annual subscription for online guitar, bass and ukulele lessons.
• Go Noodle – Virtual classes to help children stay active, focused, and calm while infusing good energy into their lives.
• Google Arts & Culture – Guide to museums and galleries offering virtual exhibits and tours.
• Google Arts & Culture and National Parks – Google has teamed up with five national parks in the US so people can enjoy the beauty of the natural world virtually: Kenai Fjords National Park (Alaska), Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii), Carlsbad Caverns National Park (New Mexico), Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah), Dry Tortugas National Park (Florida).
• Highlights Kids – Online magazine with activities, games, recipes.
• Inkshed - The Inkshed team creates art, writing, music, and theater video lessons to share their love and passion for the arts.
• Kadiant Make a Musical Instrument
• Khan Academy – Walt Disney Imagineering partners with Khan Academy for Imagineering in a Box. The program is designed to pull back the curtain to show you how artists, designers, and engineers work together to create theme parks. Go behind the scenes with Disney Imagineers and complete project-based exercise to design a theme park of your very own.
• Kids Activities Blog – List of education companies offering free subscriptions due to school closing.
• KidsKonnect - printable worksheets for teachers & homeschool parents
• KVIE and PBS – Free, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans for at-home learning. Available for students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
• Live Science – Breaks down stories behind the most interesting news and photos on the Internet, while also digging up fascinating discoveries that hit on a broad range of fields, from dinosaurs and archaeology to wacky physics and astronomy to health and human behavior.
• Los Angeles Zoo – Videos of animals.
• Louvre – Visit the museum’s exhibition rooms and galleries.
• Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems – Children’s author, Mo Williams welcomes you into his study at home and guides you through drawing activities using one of his favorite characters for inspiration.
• Math Play - provides online math games organized by grade level, content and game type
• Math Worksheets 4 Kids - provides Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social studies printable materials
• The Math Worksheet Site - provides Mathematics-related printable materials
• mathworksheetsland.com - provides Mathematics-related printable materials. Subscription
• The Met Opera Stream – Each day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming.
• Mommy Poppins Poppins at Home – e-learning, crafts, activities and games for a range of ages. Topics include cooking, gardening, STEM, crafts, languages story time and more!
• Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute – Resources from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute introduce students to the impacts of climate change on marine habitats; explain the adaptations of animals that live in the deep sea; and present the challenges faced by ecosystems invaded by nonnative species, such as the so-called zombie shrimp.
• Music and the Brain – Video tutorials and keyboard instruction for K-12 students.
• Mystery Doug - posts a new video every week answering scientific questions
• Nassau County Museum of Art - engaging kids on the autism spectrum
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Tour marine sanctuaries and ocean habitats with a collection of virtual dives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
• NASA Live – NASA TV and live events streaming on a variety of space topics.
• The Nature Museum in Chicago – How do butterflies eat? What’s the difference between frogs and toads? The Nature Museum in Chicago has videos and activities to acquaint kids with the natural world and to inspire their curiosity about the plants and animals in their own backyards.
• Neurabilities Three Cool Music Activities at Home – Make musical instruments from common household items.
• Neurabilities Unlocking Musical Creativity at Home with the Launchpad App
• Neurabilities Unlocking Musical Creativity at Home with the Keezy App
• Neurabilities Unlocking Musical Creativity at Home with BlaBlaBla App
• Neurabilities Virtual Field Trips & Learning Experiences (infographic)
• New York Philharmonic – Watch the famous Young People’s Concerts at home.
• Originator – List of educational mobile and tablet applications for children and families. [FEES APPLY]
• Placer County Public Library – Sign up for a Digital Library Card to get free access to all of the Library’s digital offerings, including ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, TV, homework help, online classes, and more.
• Play Drift – Online Games
• Playbill – Guide of Broadway plays and musicals available to watch online.
• Playing Cards – Card Games
• Reading A-Z,  RAZ kids and Vocabulary A-Z - provides leveled books, passages, comprehension printable materials, quizzes for interactive reading practice and vocabulary word lists/lessons with online practice. [SUBSCRIPTION]
• Sacramento Public Library – Sign up for a Digital Library Card to get free access to all of the Library’s digital offerings, including ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, TV, homework help, online classes, and more.
• San Diego Zoo – Videos, activities, and games from the San Diego Zoo.
• Save the Music Foundation – A list of free and low-cost music instruction and performances.
• Scholastic Learn at Home – Allows open access to daily learning journeys divided into four grade spans: Pre-K – K, Grades 1-2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6-9+, covering ELA, STEAM, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning. 
• Scratch (MIT Media Lab) – Learn to code for ages 8-16, but used by people of all ages. Program your own interactive stories, games, and animation and share with others in the online community. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.
• Shakespeare’s Globe Theater – Theater lovers can browse a range of classroom activities and plays by Shakespeare.
• Smithsonian’s National Zoo – Animal webcams at the zoo.
• Soundfly – Free video courses about producing, playing and writing music taught by industry professionals and educators.
• Time for Kids – For elementary and middle school students, digital subscriptions are free for the duration of the school year. This is the first time that the magazine is fully accessible at home.
• Virtual Field Trips – Videos to explore the world, organized by curriculum, by grade, by location, for grades K-12th.
• Virtual School Activities – A collection of sites to live webcams, virtual tours/tips, and other miscellaneous fun educational sites for homeschooling.
• Yaymaker Paint Nite – Virtual events from Paint Nite, including events for kids, teens, and adults. Events are presented through a streaming platform. [Fees may apply.]
• Yellowstone National Park – Virtual tours of some of Yellowstone National Park’s main attractions around the park.
• YMCA of Metro North (Mass.) - virtual swimming and water safety course

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COVID Information

Alta: Vaccine UPDATE
​Beginning March 15, healthcare providers may use their clinical judgement to vaccinate individuals age 16-64 who are deemed to be at the very highest risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19.
https://www.altaregional.org/post/covid-19-vaccination-information

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Public Agencies

Alta California Regional Center
ACRCAlta California Regional Center (ACRC) is a private, non-profit corporation working under contract with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to persons, age three and above, with a developmental disability pursuant to the Lanterman Act.
https://www.altaregional.org/

CA Department of Developmental Services
​CA Dept of Developmental Services
(916) 978-6400
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) works to ensure Californians with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to make choices and lead independent, productive lives as members of their communities in the least restrictive setting possible.
https://www.dds.ca.gov/

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School and Education Options

Special Education
​Department of Education—Special Education Division
1430 N Street, Suite 2401
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 319-0800; (916) 327-3516 fax
Fred Balcom, PhD, Director

• Each school district belongs to a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). The SELPA provides assistance to assure program availability to all students with disabilities. They have early infant programs for children less than three years of age, and special education classes for children age three and up.
• The districts also provide speech therapy, occupational therapy, parent training, and other related services. If a district does not have a service that your child needs, they will contract out to a county program, or pay for a private non-public service.
• The school districts are obligated by law to provide a free and appropriate education (FAPE) for a child with autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD-NOS).
• Note: Elk Grove, Sacramento, Folsom Cordova and San Juan are all single district SELPAs. All other districts constitute the fourth SELPA in Sacramento County. Other areas may incorporate multiple districts within their SELPAs.

Non-Public Schools
Non-Public Schools (NPS) contract with school districts to provide education to students as specified in their IEPs. Remember, before placement in an NPS, parents must very carefully examine and observe the proposed placement to ensure it is appropriate to meet their child’s needs. Be sure to talk to other parents and get their feedback about the NPS you are considering.

Aldar Academy
4436 Engle Road
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 485-9685
http://aldaracademy.org

Applied Behavior Consultants, Inc (ABC)
4540 Harlin Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-7800
http://www.appliedbehaviorconsultants.com

Northern California Preparatory School*
6046 Lemon Hill Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 383-6222
http://ncpsschool.com/home.html 
*May be able to take private pay students, make inquiries directly with school

Charter Schools
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools (with campus-based and independent study options), and they have public-school responsibility to provide special education services per the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Most charter schools have waiting lists and lotteries for enrollment, so it is best to look into this option early on. Children are eligible to attend charter schools not located in their home districts. Visit the California Department of Education website to find out more. View charters’ websites, make phone calls, and schedule visits to see if the charter option is right for your child’s individualized educational needs.

Antelope View Charter School
3243 Center Court Lane
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
http://www.antelopeview.org/index.html

Horizon Charter Schools
2800 Nicolaus Road Suite 100
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5223
http://www.horizoncharterschool.org

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
6880 Destiny Drive
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 778-4544
http://www.wscacademy.org/index.jsp

Private Schools
Many private schools are willing to serve children with special needs and often offer programs and activities to give them opportunities to practice social skills and develop friendships. Please be sure to check them out thoroughly and ask for references.

Bradshaw Christian School
8324 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-0521
http://www.bradshawchristian.com

Freedom Christian School
7736 Sunset Avenue
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-0783
http://www.fcs-online.org

Sacramento Country Day School
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
http://www.saccds.com ​

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Therapy Resources

Speech and Language Therapy
American River Speech (ARS)
11344 Coloma Road, Suite 810
Gold River, CA 95670
(916) 631-0428
(916) 631-0624 fax
www.AmericanRiverSpeech.com

Jane de Gelleke, M.A., CCC-SLPARS
goldriver@aol.com

• Provides a full range of communication and socialization related services for clients age 0 through adolescence.

The MaryJane Rees Language, Speech and Hearing Center
California State University, Sacramento
Speech Pathology and Audiology Dept.
6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6071
(916) 278-6601
(916) 278-7730 fax
www.hhs.CSUS.edu/SPA 

• CSUS Speech and Hearing Center provides speech/ language/ learning evaluations and therapy through the use of Master’s candidate students.

Children’s Therapy Center
96 W. Main Street, Suite B
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 668-1010
(530) 668-9799 fax
(888) 349-7072 toll free 
Christina Michel-Albers, Director
Tami Thompson, Office Manager

• Provides speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy for children up to 18 years.

Center for Speech Pathology
750 F Street, Suite 2
Davis, CA  95616
(530) 758-8944
www.centerforspeechpathology.com
Suzanne Scott, M.A., CCC Director
centerforspeech@sbcGlobal.net

• Provides speech, language, and learning assessments and therapy for clients 18 months to seniors.

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Foothills Speech & Language
90 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 75
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 351-5991 
Donna L. Northcutt, M.A., CCC
Jennifer E. Rodrick, M.A., CCC

• Provides speech and language therapy.

Jabber Gym
2115 J Street, Suite 203
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 444-0033 Roseville Main Office
(916) 771-8255
(916) 771-8211 fax
Dayna Thomas
DaynaT@JabberGym.com

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology
3416 American River Drive, Suite B
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-9481
(916) 972-9500 fax 
Kaary Ogard, M.S., CCC

• Provides speech and language therapy for children ages 18 months to 12 years.

Reach for Speech
1093 Huntly Drive
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 817-2598
www.reachforspeech.net 
Marcy Castlio, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist

• Helping children find their way with words.

Speech and Language Therapy Associates, Inc
8089 Madison Avenue, Suite 7
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 536-1100
(916) 536-1114 fax
http://sltainc.com 
Mary Jane Mercer, M.S., CCC-SLP
Mary Currier, M.S., CCC-SLP
Eric Vianelle, M.S., CCC-SLP

• Provides speech and language therapy, music therapy, and occupational therapy.

Speech Therapy Associates
1209 W. Tokay Street, Suite 8
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 334-0830
www.staspeech.com
speechtherapyassoc@sbcglobal.net 
Sara M. Peterson, M.S., CCC-SLP

• Speech Therapy Associates is a private practice that provides speech and language therapy for all ages on the autism spectrum.
• We provide individual or small group therapy and consultation in the clinic, home, and school.
• STA also offers a unique program for social skills development for ages five years old and up

Vincent & Associates Speech-Language Pathology
3560 J Street, Suite 1
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 454-3000
(916) 454-1366 fax205 Crow Canyon Drive
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 988-5441
(916) 988-3374 fax

• Provides speech and language evaluation and therapy

Occupational TherapyBurger Pediatric Therapy Center
101 E. Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630-2700
(916) 353-5295
(916) 353-5297 fax
www.Burger-Rehab.com

• Provides occupational and physical therapy, and speech therapy.

Easter Seals Superior California
3205 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 485-6711
(916 485-2653 fax
(888 877-3257 toll free

Developmental Occupational Therapy
3416 American River Drive, Suite B
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-0497
(916) 972-9500 fax
Carolyn M. Ecker, OTR/ L
CarolynEcker@yahoo.com

• Provides occupational therapy, evaluations, and consultations.

Heidi’s House Pediatric Therapy
785 Orchard Drive, Suite 120, Folsom, CA 95630.
(916) 817-8654 phone & fax 
Heidi Lockett, OTR/ L
heidi_ot@comcast.net

• Provides occupational therapy for ages 1 to 20.

Sierra Pediatric Therapy Clinic
8485 Barton Road
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-2747
(916) 791-2189 fax
www.SierraPediatrics.com
SierraPeds2002@yahoo.com
Kristine N. Corn, PT, MSPT, DPT

• Provides occupational and physical therapy and speech therapy for ages 0 to 19.

Speech and Language Therapy Associates, Inc
8089 Madison Avenue, Suite 7
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 536-1100
(916) 536-1114 fax
http://sltainc.com
Barbara Cameron, MOT, OTR
Lann Thomas, COTA
Julie Guyer, MOT, OTR/ L
Emily Smith, MS, CCC, SLP
Jennifer Weis, MA, OTR/ L
Robin Masuhara, COTA

• Provides occupational therapy for pediatric clients.

Vista Child Therapy Center
7579 Old Auburn Road
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 726-0155
(916) 726-6724 fax
VistaChildTherapy@surewest.net

• Provides occupational therapy for clients from infant to adult.

Music TherapyMusic to Grow On
8801 Folsom Blvd. Suite 105
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 383-6100
(916) 383-6490
info@musictogrowon.net  
Bessie J. Barth, MT-BC, NMT
Spencer Hardy, MT-BC
Carly Litvik, MT-BC
Cheri Sintay, MT-BC
Kimberly Smith-Ensign, MT-BC

• Music to Grow On provides music therapy for clients of all ages and abilities.
• Music Therapy addresses outcomes in communication, cognition and learning, psychosocial adjustments, and motor and sensory processing.
• Group and individual service in clinic or home are available.

The Music Works (MW)
(916) 421-2257
Celeste A. Behnke, MT-BC, NMT
Clinical Director and Owner

• Music Therapy Services
• MW’s services are community based (we come to you and provide equipment) and include assessment, short or long term interventions and consultation.
• MW has served over 600 children with spectrum related diagnoses.

Sarah Quinney, MT-BC, NMT
3031 Stanford Ranch Road Suite 2, #230
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 792-2908
www.sqmusictherapy.com
sqmusictherapy@gmail.com 
Sarah Quinney, MT-BC, NMT
Owner, Board Certified Music Therapist

• Sarah’s music therapy sessions include the use of behavioral, biomedical, developmental, educational and humanistic approaches to therapy as well as the use of adaptive music instruction to accomplish individual goals.”

Speech and Language Therapy Associates, Inc.
8089 Madison Avenue, Suite 7
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 536-1100
(916) 536-1114 fax
http://sltainc.com
Rachel Firchau, MT-BC, NMT
Fellow, Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy
Yuriko Urushibata, MT-BC, NMT

• Center for Speech, Music and Occupational Therapy
• Provides music therapy for clients across the life span, targeted at developing increased communication, socialization, sensory-motor function, memory, auditory attention, and auditory sensitivity.
• Specialty in neuro-developmental disorders including autism

Social Skills Group/TherapyAmerican River Speech (ARS): Social Skills Program
11344 Coloma Road, Suite 810
Gold River CA 95670
(916) 631-0428
(916) 631-0624 fax
www.AmericanRiverSpeech.com
ARSGoldRiver@aol.com  
Jane de Gelleke, MA, CCC-SLP

• Provides structured socialization training groups weekly for children from 3 to 18 years.
• Skills targeted may include building social interaction, improving social communication, improving play skills, developing perspective-taking and building friendships.

Fair Oaks Therapeuticum
4112 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-0222
(916) 962-1055 fax
www.Therapeuticum.org
Dr. Ursula R. Stehle, PhD., Clinical Director

• Offers diagnostic services and treatment for children, teenagers, and young adults.
• Services include: Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP), Relational-Educational-Affective-Learning (REAL), Bio-Medical Interventions, Best Employment Skills Training (BEST), Parent Classes, and Therapeutic Yoga.

Healing Pathways Psychological Services
2710 X Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 595-7233
(916) 453-9093 fax
www.sacramentocounseling.net 
Leona Kashersky, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist 

• Family, Group, and Individual Social Skills Training: Dr. Kashersky is the founder and Director of Healing Pathways Psychological Services.
• Her early training was focused on assisting families in their search for balance.
• Dr. Kashersky has helped create customized social skills training programs to assist families living with high functioning autism.
• She facilitates groups to assist individuals in practicing social skills with others who can provide the most practical opportunities to learn.
• These individualized social skills training programs teach families and individuals how to take the social skills they learn in the office and apply them to their work, classroom and family life.

Nancy W. Hoff, M.D.
1100-A West Tokay Street
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 369-4425
(209) 369-4836 fax
NHoffMD@hotmail.com

• Dr. Hoff is a board certified pediatrician who provides services for children with behavioral, developmental and learning differences.
• She works with children up to the age of 13 who have autistic spectrum disorders.
• Dr. Hoff teaches experience and emotion sharing socialization skills to children on the spectrum using the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) model as a basis for therapy.
• Parents are active participants in the program.
• Children begin with individualized therapy programs and enter dyads and groups as they progress

Land Park Academy
6400 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 427-2273
(916) 427-1071 fax
www.LandParkAcademy.com 
Erin Gertz, School Administration Manager
egertz@landparkacademy.com

• Provides social, leisure, and play skills in a safe, caring, recreational environment.
• The program is open M-F 1:30-6 pm, and Saturdays, 11 am-3 pm, and extended hours during school closures.
• Groups and activities cycle every 30 minutes through organized sports, science and cooking projects, sensory exploration, art, music, games, free play, and indoor/ outdoor exercise and activities.
• Please call to schedule a tour.

Montessori Autism Programs and Services (MAPS)
216 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 342-2764 
Melissa Christopher

• Provides social skills groups based on the Integrated Play Group model for children ages 3-9

Pathways Therapy Center
9700 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite G
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 979-0964
(916) 962-1940 fax
safitts@earthlink.net 
Sally Fitts, LCSW, Director
Kristi Kline, MFT

• Services include:  Social/Relational Therapy Groups: These small well-matched groups are influenced by a safe positive atmosphere to build greater social competence and motivation.
• Group goals are individualized to meet the specific needs of each participant.  Individual and Family Counseling Staff is sensitive and experienced in working with individual and family issues

Social & Cognitive Learning Center
907 3rd Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 231-5475
www.SocialAndCognitiveLearningCenter.com
info@SCLCDavis.com
Noriko Y. Abenojar, MSW PPS, Director

• We strive to support individuals and their families in living happy, healthy, and confident lives.
• A multi-disciplinary approach is used to provide individualized assessments and services to address social and cognitive needs.
• We focus our efforts into making the interventions hands-on and practical, directly impacting the lives of those involved.
• Collaboration and communication with family members, school personnel, and other professionals is an integral part of our approach, allowing us to understand one’s functioning in his/her environment.
• At SCLC, we provide a number of services for children and adults. They include: Comprehensive Social Skills Coaching Program Cogmed (Evidence-based Working Memory Program) Executive Functioning Coaching Educational Seminars Parent Support Collaboration with Schools

Speech Therapy Associates
1209 W. Tokay St., Ste. 8
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 334-0830
www.staspeech.com
speechtherapyassoc@sbcglobal.net

• Social Skills Provider: Speech Therapy Associates offers a positive group experience for children ages 5 and up with social communication needs called “Circle of Friends”.
• The program gives children the opportunity to build social and language skills that will help them initiate and maintain peer relationships.
• Each Circle of Friends group targets pragmatics skills such as turn-taking, asking & answering questions, understanding humor and non-verbal communication, and interacting appropriately in various social situations.

WINGS Tutorial Services
8080 Madison Ave., Suite 100B
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(Madison at Fair Oaks. Next to Arby’s)
(916) 967-3636 For information, contact Stephanie Morris

• Tutoring 8:30 am -5:30 pm Monday-Friday 
• Home schoolers welcome 
• Social Skills Teen Group: Ages 13 through Young Adult Every Friday, 6-8 pm

Vision TherapyClearVue Eye Care
114 North Sunrise Avenue, Suite C2
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 786-2212
(916) 786-2393 fax 
Leanne Liddicoat, OD

• With diagnosis and treatment of eye muscle disorders, including tracking, focusing and eye teaming, we are able to improve a child’s visual comfort, improve access to many educational skills, and assist in eye-hand coordination.
• The test does require some verbal responses from the patient and a certain level of sophistication.

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Social Recreation Programs

Martial ArtsAh Po’s Andy Karate Studio: Tang Soo Do
Ajay’s Karate
8785 Center Parkway, Suite B-310
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 681-4141
www.AjaysKarate.com

• Ajay’s Karate provides instruction in the art of Tang Soo Do for children and adults in a safe and fun environment.
• We provide classes for children with Autism spectrum Disorders and other special needs.
• Open Monday through Saturday.

Granite Bay Karate
8715 Auburn-Folsom Road
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4948
www.GraniteBayKarate.com

• Granite Bay Karate specializes in working with children diagnosed on the autism spectrum or that have other learning disabilities.
• Classes are available Monday through Saturday.
• Granite Bay Karate is a vendor through Alta California Regional Center.

After School ProgramUCP’s Autism Center for Excellence at Sacramento State (A.C.E.)
(916) 548-2562
www.ucpsacto.org/ACE.htm 
David Rossi

• After-school program in the Sacramento region designed specifically for kids ages 8-12 with autism, helping them learn how to interact with the outside world and integrate into community activities.
• Through this structured after-school recreational program, kids with autism participate in large and small group activities.
• Lessons are modified for different levels of understanding, and parents are instructed on techniques they can use at home.

Arts and CraftsChildren’s Creative Arts Center
6210 Douglas Blvd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-6407
(916) 791-9442 fax
www.creativeartsandmusiccenter.org
ccac@surewest.net

• The Creative Arts and Music Center is a magical place offering outstanding programs to the entire community.
• Some offerings include:  Fine Art Instruction; Cartooning; Drawing & Sketching; Painting; Pee Wee Picasso Program; Flute; Piano; Guitar; Voice & Song Writing; Drums; Saxophone; and Violin.
• Unique programs are available for preschoolers, school aged children; home schoolers, teenagers and adults.
• Our primary goal at the Arts and Music Center is to enhance the creative development of all our students with a Quality Education in the Arts.

Theraputic Horseback RidingHorses for Healing
Center Stage
13355 Bell Brook Drive,
Auburn, CA 95602
(530)887-9573
www.horsesforhealing.org
Lakeside Equestrian Center – Therapeutic Riding
3635 Auburn Folsom Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2197
www.lakesideequestriancenter.com 

Project R.I.D.E.
8840 Southside Ave.
Elk Grove, CA
(916) 685-RIDE
www.projectride.org
ride@projectride.org

• Celebrating 30 years of recreational therapeutic horseback riding instruction for people with special needs.
• The goal of Project R.I.D.E. is to improve a rider’s physical, emotional and social functioning through participation in a highly structured and safe program.
• Lessons occur in 4, 5, or 6-week sessions at $40 per hour or $20 per half-hour for ages three years old to adult.
• Call to place potential student on waiting list.

Ride to Walk
1630 Highway 193
Lincoln, CA
(916) 434-0693
(916) 434-8129 fax
www.RidetoWalk.org
RidetoWalk@sbcglobal.net

• Ride to Walk’s mission is to enhance the lives of children and young adults with neurological disabilities by providing innovative therapeutic horseback riding activities that are recreational in nature and adapted to the individual’s needs and abilities.
• Ride to Walk strives to provide a positive support system for individuals with disabilities, their parents/caregivers, and our community

Saddle Pals Therapeutic Center – Grass Valley
(530) 268-8785
www.ucpsacto.org  
Jane de’Zell, Director
Saddle Pals – Orangevale
(916) 726-7257
(916) 988-7734
www.ucpsacto.org
Jodi Wong, Director

• Operating since 1992, Saddle Pals Therapeutic Riding Center is a program of UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) of Greater Sacramento.
• We are a premier accredited center through NARHA.
• We provide services to children as well as adults.

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Community Learning Activities

Amusement ParksFairytale Town
3901 Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 808-5233
www.fairytaletown.org

Funderland Amusement Park
Sutterville & South Land Park Drive
1350 17th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 456-0115
www.funderlandpark.com

Golfland-Sun Splash
1893 Taylor Rd.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 784-1273
www.golfland.com

Raging Waters
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 924-3747
https://www.rwsac.com/

Parks and RecreationConsumnes Community Services District
(916) 405-5600
www.egcsd.ca.gov
Kim Matranga, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator
Chrissy Mediano, Recreation Supervisor

• A variety of classes may include adapted water aerobics, adapted gymnastics, swimming lessons, basketball, social dances, and community outings.
• Attendees over age 18 are encouraged to attend Social Club meetings

Roseville Parks and Recreation
(916) 774-5505
www.RosevilleParks.com
Marcy Spina, Adaptive Recreation Coordinator

• Activities may include Teen Social Club, Adaptive Gymnastics, Computer Art, Family Holiday Party, Horseback riding, Nature Classes, and Fun Connections (meets monthly for arts and crafts, sports and games).

Dreamnight at the Sacramento Zoo
(916) 808-7446
(916) 264-5887 fax
www.SacZoo.com
LKraft@CityofSacramento.org
Lauren Kraft, Public Relations

• Free for chronically ill, disabled, and special needs children and their families.

SPARK (Special Adaptive Recreation Program)
(916) 617-4637
parks@cityofwestsacramento.org

• Provides West Sacramento residents with special needs (age 14 and older) the opportunity to participate in low-cost and free recreation/leisure activities.

Bounce House/Indoor PlayBounce U
7611 Galilee Rd
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 783-4386
www.bounceu.com 

Sky High Sports Trampoline Place
11327 Folsom Blvd., #160
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 853-JUMP (5867)
www.jumpskyhigh.com

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​Rock ClimbingGranite Arch Climbing Center
11335-G Folsom Blvd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 852-7625
www.granitearch.com

Rocknasium—The Climbing Gym
720 Olive Drive, Suite Z
Davis CA 95616
(530) 757-2902
(530) 757-7630 fax
www.Rocknasium.com

Sacramento Pipeworks
116 N 16th Street
Sacramento, CA
(916) 341-0100
https://touchstoneclimbing.com/pipeworks/

Roller Skating and Ice SkatingFoothill Skate Inn
4700 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA
(916) 488-4700
www.foothillskateinn.com

King’s Skate Country
2900 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA
(916) 363-2643
sacinfo@kingsskatecountry.com
10408 Franklin Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 684-2026
www.kingsskatecountry.com

Roller King
889 Riverside Ave.
Roseville, CA
(916) 783-0918
www.rollerkingroseville.com 

Skatetown Ice Arena
1009 Orlando Ave.
Roseville, CA
(916) 783-8550
www.skatetown-roseville.com

TrainsCalifornia State Railroad Museum
125 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-6645
www.CaliforniaStateRailroadMuseum.org

• Toy train playroom upstairs.
• Reasonably priced family memberships available.

Railtown
1897 State Historic Park
Jamestown, CA
(209) 984-3953
www.railtown1897.org 

• 40-minute
• 6-mile round-trip

Sacramento River Train
Woodland, CA
(800) 866-1690
www.sacramentorivertrain.com


Sacramento Southern Railroad
Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot
Old Sacramento
(916) 445-6645
www.CaliforniaStateRailroadMuseum.org

• Weekends only April through September.
• Departures on the hour. 40 minute roundtrip ride along the Sacramento River.

Sierra Railroad
Oakdale, CA
(800) 866-1690
www.SierraRailroad.com

• Travels 38 miles from Oakdale, along the Sierra foothills to Cooperstown and back to Oakdale.
• Takes approximately 3 hours.

The Skunk Train
(800) 457-5865
www.SkunkTrain.com

• Trips offered from two stations located at opposite ends of railroad in Ft. Bragg and Willits.

Sonoma Traintown Railroad
20264 Broadway – Hwy 12
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 938-3912
www.traintown.com 
info@traintown.com 

• 20 minute trips.

TheatreTheatre Camp at Fairytale Town: Very Special Arts California
3901 Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 277-6747
(916) 277-6806 fax
www.FairyTaleTown.org
Alice Parente, Executive Director

• VSA of California A Theatre Camp for children of all abilities, ages 7 to 12.
• Week-long camp for 30 children who will participate in theatre games, creation of scripts, staging of shows, and performances.
• Children of all abilities will learn to create Theatre together, appreciating each other’s capabilities.
• For more information, call (916) 264-7462

Family OutingsBishop’s Pumpkin Farm
1415 Pumpkin Lane
Wheatland, CA
(530) 633-2568
https://www.bishopspumpkinfarm.com/

John’s Incredible Pizza Co.
384 N. Sunrise Ave.
Roseville, CA
(916) 772-1111
www.johnspizza.com

• Features games, rides and attractions

West Wind Sacramento 6 Drive-In
9616 Oates Dr.
Sacramento, CA
(916) 363-6572
www.westwinddriveins.com

Storytelling and Sing-a-longsSacramento Public Library
Check local public library and bookstore events.
www.SacLibrary.org

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Sports and Leisure Activities

BaseballDistrict 54 Little League Challenger Division
Folsom/El Dorado Hills (Dist. 54)
(530) 558-5374.
www.ca54littleleague.com


Tri-City Little League
(916) 773-4454 Rocklin
www.tricitylittleleague.com
info@tricitylittleleague.com

• The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls with physical and mental disabilities, ages 5-18 or the completion of high school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide.
• If you are interested in having a child participate in our challenger program please visit our website and complete the online registration.If customers can’t find it, it doesn’t exist. Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.

BasketballChallenge Basketball
https://www.challengesports.org/
(916) 554-0889
SacramentoChallengeSports@gmail.com

• Challenge basketball operates a winter indoor league for beginning or experienced players.
• Fees are reasonable and cover all playing costs. Fun end-of-season party includes trophy.
• This league is limited in size due to space/time constraints.

BowlingChallenge Sports Summer Bowling League
4931 Pathway Court
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
https://www.challengesports.org/
SacramentoChallengeSports@gmail.com
(916) 554-0889

• Summer Bowling League is open to school aged kids with special needs and their siblings.

GolfCalifornia Eagles “Special Olympics” Program: The First Tee of Greater Sacramento
4427 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, California 95822
(916) 455-7888
(916) 455-7878
www.tftgs.org

• The California Eagles program is held every Tuesday night at 5:30 PM between mid April and mid September at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex and on Wednesday nights at the William Land Golf Course.
• The California Eagles is a golf program for people of all ages with special needs.
• The program includes, but is not limited to, people with Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, and Autism.
• The program includes a putting contest, ice cream social in August, and end of year tournament and barbeque. This activity has been operating for almost 25 years.
• Scholarships are available.
• North area: Haggin Oaks Golf Course Managed by the City of Sacramento Tuesday evening, 5:30 – 7 pm
• South area: William Land Park Golf Course (Private, owned by First Tee) Wednesday evening, 5:30 – 7 pm

Gymnastics and DanceAuburn Gymnastics Center
11480 C Avenue DeWitt Center
Auburn, CA
http://auburn-gymnastics.com/
(530) 823-2031

• Auburn-gymnastics.com  Offering special needs classes.
• Scholarships are available from Fit for Life non-profit foundation.

City of Davis Gymnastics and Dance Center
23 Russell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95616
https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/gymnastics-and-dance

Dance 10 Studio
11251 Coloma Road, Suite B
Gold River, CA 95670
(916) 851-9161
(916) 851-9172 fax
www.mydance10.com
info@mydance10.com

• Dance 10 Studio offers classes for kids with special needs, ages seven to 20.

KayakingCurrent Adventures Kayak School & Trips
P. O. Box 828
Lotus, CA 95651
(888) 452-9254
(530) 333-9115
www.CurrentAdventures.com
info@CurrentAdventures.com

• Beginning classes are taught in the safe, controlled environment of Lake Natoma and special hideaways like Swampland and Berry Pond.
• Fun and water safety are primary goals.

SoccerCapital Valley Youth Soccer
Sponsor for TOPSoccer Outreach Program
Carmichael, Citrus Heights, North Highlands area
(800) 476-2237 (4-soccer)
www.usYouthSoccer.org

TOPSoccer
5050 Roseville Road Sp E-27
North Highlands, CA 95660
Cathy Crothers (916) 966-6230
Mike Wynn (916) 349-9901

• TOPSoccer is a community based soccer program that is designed to meet the needs of children with physical and/or developmental delays and is geared toward player development rather than competition.
• Athletes are placed on teams according to ability, not by age.
• TOPSoccer is open to any child with a disability.

Elk Grove Youth Soccer League
Jeff & Heidi Powers
(916) 714-1400
www.elkgrove-soccer.com/TOPSoccer

Sierra Gold Soccer Club
Placerville, CA
800/ 886-5549
www.sierragoldsoccer.org

SwimmingBarbara Morse Wackford Community Aquatic Complex
9014 Bruceville Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 405-5600
www.yourcsd.com/parks

• Two recreation pools with water play features and water slides.

Debbie Meyer Swim School
4840 Marconi Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916)972-0343
www.DebbieMeyerSwimSchool.net
DMSwimsSchool@yahoo.com

• Instruction for all ages and abilities

Del Norte Club
3040 Becerra Way
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 483-5111
www.delnorteclub.com

• Fall swim clinics, swim lessons and aquatic fitness classes

Folsom Aquatic Center
1200 Riley Street
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 355-8318
www.visitfolsom.com

• Year round facility including recreation swim, swim lessons and water play structure.

Sacramento Parks and Recreation: Access Aquatics
(916) 808-2306
www.CityofSacramento.org/ParksandRecreation

• Lessons for individuals with disabilities.

YogaYoga Therapy of Sacramento
8030 Sacramento Street
Fair Oaks CA 95628
(916) 769-3366
Maura Gerck, Certified Instructor

• Specializing in therapeutic yoga for special needs children and adults in a one-to-one or group setting.
• Positive behavioral interventions are implemented to complement the individual’s current therapies.
• Concentration on the development of mental focus, fine motor, gross motor, midline flexibility, endurance, and eye-hand coordination.
• Therapy can be provided in the home by arrangement. ½ hour $35; 45 minutes $50

Winter SportsDisabled Sports USA-Far West: Adaptive Snowsports Lessons
Alpine Meadows Resort
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort
(530)581-4161
www.dsusafw.org
reservations@disabledsports.net

• Adaptive Snowsports Lessons for Special Needs Children

Special Olympics Winter Sports
www.sonc.org

• Contact Special Olympics of Northern California for Winter Sports.
• May include snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill-skiing, and snow-boarding.

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Summer Camps

Camp Lotsa Fun: Special Recreation Services, Inc.
(888)825-2267
(775)827-3866
www.CampLotsaFun.com 
camp@camplotsafun.com 

• Provides year round services
• Summer and Winter camps.

Camp Recreation: Catholic Diocese of Sacramento
2110 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818-2541
(916) 733-0136
(916) 733-0194 fax
www.CampRec.org
Mail@CampRec.org

• A residential summer camp for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Accredited by the American Camp Association.
• Camper lottery is held in February.

Sacramento State Aquatic Center: Lake Natoma
1901 Hazel Avenue
Gold River, CA 95670
(916) 278-2842 (aquatic)
(916) 278-1105 fax
www.SacStateAquaticCenter.com
AquaticCenter@CSUS.edu

• Sacramento State Aquatic Center offers a variety of water sport activities, including canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing, rowing, sailing, wake boarding, water skiing, and windsurfing.
• Summer Youth Aquatic Camps and Specialized Camps are available.
• Ask for a catalogue with a calendar of events.