Based in Santa Ana, the Prentice School is a small non-profit, catering exclusively to children with language based learning differences. On Thursday, May 16th, the school is hosting a screening of James Redford's HBO documentary "The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia." This film not only clears up some of the misconceptions about the condition, but also paint a picture of hope for all those who struggle with it.

The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Southern California is proud to partner with The Prentice School in generating awareness and support for a school which provides the finest research-based education to those children who need it.

Flyer: pdf

Called the Human iPod for his ability to recall any piece of music and play it in any style or key, blind autistic savant Derek Paravicini took requests and showcased his world renowned genius at the piano on Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Southern California. (link to video footage HERE)

Paravicini has wowed national audiences on television programs such as "60 Minutes" and the "Discovery Channel" and at live concerts with the Royal Philharmonic Pops in London. This was a rare U.S. appearance for the UK-born phenom, during a 3-day tour on the UCI campus designed to raise awareness and generate support for autism.

Please see our parent ambassador, Jo Ashline's blog about the event.

Bill and Nancy Thompson, Major Advocates of Pioneering Autism Research and Treatment,
to Receive Dean's Leadership Award at Night of 'Creativity & Magic' at UC Irvine

Fundraising Gala Will Bring Together School of Medicine Supporters
as They Celebrate Groundbreaking Research and Innovations in Education

Retired PIMCO CEO Bill Thompson and his wife, Nancy, will be honored for their extraordinary support of pioneering research and treatments for autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders during the 2013 UC Irvine Health School of Medicine Gala. Themed "Creativity & Magic: Discovering Tomorrow's Medicine Today," the special evening will bring together School of Medicine supporters in a celebration of the groundbreaking medical research and innovative education programs at UC Irvine that are shaping the future of healthcare.

Our center offers a support group to parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. Please join us!

The support group focuses on parent and caregiver experiences, successes, challenges, and family impact. We encourage families to attend SEEPAC or similar parent educational programs before attending this group.

To join our support group, please complete this form(pdf) and hand it in to the front desk at our office, or send it via fax to 714-939-9594.

If you are interested in a monthly email reminder about the group and information about other educational and family programs, please provide your email address.

Please see our flyer for more information.

Week 1 Beginning - Tuesday - April 30, 2013 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM

This is an innovative, multi-week educational series designed primarily
for parents of young children who are newly diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Parents and professionals are welcomed and encouraged to attend!

SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE
• What is Autism?
• Regional Center and Special Education programs
• The A,B,C’s of Behavior
• Speech & Language Interventions
• Autism & Family Dynamics
• and YOUR Questions!

Please see our flyer for more information:
English flyer

RESERVE YOUR SPOT – SPACE IS LIMITED

For more infomation about education services for families please click here.