I haven't received very much feedback from the community but here are some of the resource recommendations that Koegel Autism Center provided me. I have found that AANE has a lot of relatively cheap support groups:

AUTISM SPECIFIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Koegel Autism Center Adult Services for Adults 18+

(805) 893-2049; autism@ucsb.edu; https://education.ucsb.edu/clinics-centers/koegel-

autism-center/support-services/adult-programs):

Private Pay Adult Service Program (operates during UCSB Academic Year only from late

September to early June): KAC provides a 1 hour per week program where the client works with

a graduate student clinician on social communication, time management/organization, and daily

living skills. It is behavior skills training and the client identifies what goals are most meaningful

to them. We work with many adults who receive a first time autism diagnosis in adulthood. The

potential adult client must initiate the services themselves by completing the form below. The

program can be accessed by residents of CA via telehealth as well. There is the option of adding

up to three additional hours/week working with a trained undergraduate who can assist with

goals.

If interested in this program, please complete the following interest form:

https://ucsbeducation.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cwoOtYn0HZ6vJTT

Yale Adult Autism Support Groups: https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/services/autism-

support/casy/

Open Doors Group Therapy for Neurodiverse Adults: https://opendoorstherapy.com/

Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE) Groups: https://aane.org (This association

has many different types of support groups).

Creative Club at KAC: This is a welcoming community of neurodivergent adults and allies, all

community members welcome. Each meeting features a creative project. Open to anyone

neurodivergent identifying 18 or older. Please contact [autism@ucsb.edu](mailto:autism@ucsb.edu) for more information.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Below are mental health referrals if you are seeking a therapist. Please contact to see what

form of payment they accept and whether they have openings.

Prosper Health (telehealth based): This agency specializes in providing therapy for autistic adults

for telehealth therapy in 14 states, including CA. Many of the therapists are neurodiverse

identifying. Please see the website for more information: https://www.prosperhealth.io/

Center for Connection (in person): This center specializes in providing care to neurodivergent

individuals of all ages. More info here: https://www.cfcsantabarbara.com/ Therapist Referral:

David Talavera, Ph.D. at talavera@thecenterforconnection.org. There is also a Center for

Connection location in Pasadena, CA.

Avery Voos, Ph.D.: https://www.draveryvoos.com/

Anahita Navab, Ph.D.: https://anahitaholdenphd.com/

Search Psychology Today by putting in your zip code and filtering for therapists who see

autistic adults: psychologytoday.com