The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Providing help and hope to children and families faced with the challenges of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Originally founded in 2001 (as For OC Kids), The Center for Autism is home to a team of experts in the field of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. Since our opening, we’ve been a leader in assessment, diagnosis, care coordination, family support and education for children with autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Our goal is to give help and hope to children and families living with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders. If your family is touched by one of these disorders, we want you to know that we understand, we care, and we’re here to help. For more information please visit www.thecenter4autism.org

Wishing everyone a season filled with warmth, connection, and all the joy these bright faces bring! We are so grateful f...
12/24/2025

Wishing everyone a season filled with warmth, connection, and all the joy these bright faces bring! We are so grateful for our community. Happy Holidays from the UCI Health Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders!

🔔Reminder-- Part 2 of Early Start Series is THIS THURSDAY! If you joined us for Part 1- or if you are just hearing about...
12/16/2025

🔔Reminder-- Part 2 of Early Start Series is THIS THURSDAY!

If you joined us for Part 1- or if you are just hearing about it now- your are welcome to join us for the next session! 💛

This empowering virtual series is designed specifically for Black, Biracial, and Multiracial families of color who want tools, clarity, and community while navigating early developmental support for their little ones.

If you are a parent or caregiver of an infant or toddler with developmental delays- or simply want to better understand early intervention-Part 2 is packed with essential guidance.

📅 PART 2: December 18, 2025
• Why Developmental Screenings Matter
• Steps to Achieve Successful Developmental Outcomes

🕔 Thursdays | 5:00–6:30 PM | on Zoom
✨ Facilitated by the amazing Nellie Valentine!

There's still time to register- don't miss this chance to learn, ask questions, and feel supported.

Register here: https://ucihealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/3AzQuZC_TDOaooRyl9K_kg #/registration

✨ ART WORKSHOP ALERT! ✨We still have 4 SPOTS LEFT for our fun and festive Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Art Workshop...
12/12/2025

✨ ART WORKSHOP ALERT! ✨
We still have 4 SPOTS LEFT for our fun and festive Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Art Workshop! 🎨❄️

Join us on Wednesday, December 17 from 3:30–5:00 PM for:
🎨 Watercolor Snowflakes — Light-catching, colorful, wintery magic!
✏️ 3D Line Drawing Ornaments — Turn line art into awesome 3D hanging creations!

This workshop is perfect for kids ages 2–14, and we kindly ask that a parent or guardian attend if your child may need extra support 💛

Please email imperior@hs.uci.edu to reserve your spot!

UCI Health's Early Start Series is kicking off, and you don't want to miss this! This two-part virtual series is a safe ...
12/11/2025

UCI Health's Early Start Series is kicking off, and you don't want to miss this!

This two-part virtual series is a safe and empowering space for Black, Biracial, and Multiracial families of color to learn, connect, and get real tools to help their little ones thrive.

If you are a parent or caregiver of an infant or toddler with developmental delays- or if you just want to better understand early intervention-this is for you!

📅 PART 1: December 11, 2025
• Regional Center Intake Process: The Facts + The How-To
• Transition to Preschool: Supporting Their Learning Journey

📅 PART 2: December 18, 2025
• Why Developmental Screenings Matter
• Steps to Achieve Successful Developmental Outcomes

🕔 Thursdays | 5:00–6:30 PM | on Zoom
✨ Facilitated by the amazing Nellie Valentine!

Register now: https://ucihealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/3AzQuZC_TDOaooRyl9K_kg #/registration

Excited to announce our Early Start Series for parents! Join us to learn more!
12/09/2025

Excited to announce our Early Start Series for parents! Join us to learn more!

We are thankful for every colorful moment! 🍁🍂Sending warm Thanksgiving wishes from the UCI Health Center for Autism & Ne...
11/27/2025

We are thankful for every colorful moment! 🍁🍂

Sending warm Thanksgiving wishes from the UCI Health Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CAND)! We are incredibly grateful for our wonderful community and the opportunity to support amazing children every day. Wishing you a day of blessings!

✨ We’re excited to let you know that the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity will be joining us again for another fun art ...
11/14/2025

✨ We’re excited to let you know that the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity will be joining us again for another fun art workshop!

📅 Monday, November 17
🕞 3:30–5:00 PM.

This hands-on session is perfect for children ages 2–14, and we’d love for your patients to join in. Limited spots available.

💌 Email: imperior@hs.uci.edu to reserve your spot.

💛To help keep the workshop running smoothly, we ask that a parent or guardian attend if their child may need additional support during the activities.

Transition to Adulthood Workshop Series | November 20, 2025Title: Coordinated Family Support ServicePresenter: Regional ...
11/14/2025

Transition to Adulthood Workshop Series | November 20, 2025

Title: Coordinated Family Support Service
Presenter: Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC)

We invite parents, caregivers of youth ages 13 and up, and young adult self-advocates to join our free transition to adulthood workshop series. A community partner will present each month. Sign up to learn how to prepare your youth, or yourself, for adulthood.

🔗 Register here: https://ucihealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/dCuU-_7CTn-rP9FnW_9TYw #/registration

📅 Mark your calendars for the third Thursday of every month
🕔 5:00 PM (PST)
💻 Zoom

✔️ This FREE series is made possible thanks to the support of a grant from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).

Pawsitive vibes incoming! 🐾 We are thrilled to share that UCI Pet Therapy is coming to CAND offering our patients a chan...
11/13/2025

Pawsitive vibes incoming! 🐾

We are thrilled to share that UCI Pet Therapy is coming to CAND offering our patients a chance to build social-emotional connections and engaging in some comforting sensory play!

Meet Tulip! This loving golden retriever is a Pet Therapy volunteer and she stopped by last month. Her 30-minute visit brought so much light and love to our patients and our staff- it was truly a fantastic experience for everyone 💛 How cute is her UCI Health badge!

📆 Great News: Tulip will now be visiting on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Get ready for some serious tail wags and smiles 👉 Next Visit: Thursday, November 20th.

Important Note for Families:
This special visit is reserved for UCI Health-CAND patients. If your child already has an appointment scheduled for Thursday, November 20th in the afternoon, meeting Tulip will be a wonderful bonus treat 💙 Please join us in our therapy garden if you are here that day. Say hello, paws and relax, and enjoy some love from a furry friend.

✨¡Acompáñanos en neustra próxima sesión de la Serie de Empoderamiento de los Padres! ✨ El Comité de Familias Latinas del...
11/12/2025

✨¡Acompáñanos en neustra próxima sesión de la Serie de Empoderamiento de los Padres! ✨ El Comité de Familias Latinas del Centro de Auismo ofrecerá una presentación sobre seguridad y preparación para emergencias. 💪

Aprende herramientas y técnicas prácticas para ayudar a las familias con niños con necesidades especiales a estar más preparadas ante cualquier emergencia.

📆 Fecha: Jueves, 13 de noviembre de 2025
⏰Hora: 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM

Para registrarse:
https://ucihealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0uduuqqzktGdyJn58xSODG6DoY4Mo1prE4 #/registration

📣Exciting news for AANHPI families! ✨Join our Parent to Parent Meeting on Neurodiversity, featuring Dr. Jessica Lee . Le...
11/10/2025

📣Exciting news for AANHPI families! ✨Join our Parent to Parent Meeting on Neurodiversity, featuring Dr. Jessica Lee . Let's empower our neurodivergent youth together!

📆 TONIGHT! Monday, November 10, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
📍 Virtual (Registration required)
💲 FREE

Link to register:
https://ucihealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwodOigqD4rHtR2UBFcjKT8p7BHr8_F28lH #/registration

🎨 We had a SPOOK-TACULAR time with Chuck Jones Center for Creativity! On October 29th, we hosted a FREE art workshop an...
11/08/2025

🎨 We had a SPOOK-TACULAR time with Chuck Jones Center for Creativity!

On October 29th, we hosted a FREE art workshop and our young artists totally nailed the "Haunting Air Dry Clay Figures" and "Monochromatic Pastel X-Ray" activity, creating some seriously cool clay pumpkins and ghosts and using pastels to learn about color, shading, and the science of hand bones with glowing results.

Ready for the next creative adventure? Join us for our upcoming FREE session on Monday, November 17th, from 3:30-5:00 PM!

We will be focusing on fall themed fun:
🍁 Creating colorful Wax Relief Autumn Leaves 🍂
✍ Animating Turkey Trot Flip Book 🦃

Spots are limited, so RSVP by emailing our ABA team at imperior@hs.uci.edu to secure your spot! Please note parents must accompany children. 💙💛

Address

19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 1100
Irvine, CA
92612

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16575794100

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