ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The State of California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) gratefully acknowledges the contributions of nearly one hundred individuals who participated as consensus panel members, reviewers and consultants in developing these Guidelines. The broad base of expertise and wisdom offered by these individuals made this document possible. Contributors included highly experienced specialists in autistic spectrum disorders (ASD), parents of individuals with an ASD, DDS and regional center personnel.
The DDS is appreciative of the leadership, dedication and commitment of the Northern California Autism Collaborative (NCAC), the Director’s Advisory Committee on ASD and the Association of Regional Center Agencies members. The DDS especially recognizes Howard G. Cohen, Renee C. Wachtel and Catherine Hayer of the NCAC and Department consultants, Ron Huff and Mary Lu Hickman for their vision and months of hard work devoted to this project.
The Department extends its appreciation to the following individuals for their assistance in expediting the development of these Guidelines: Gloria Wong, Executive Director, Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center; Raymond Peterson, Executive Director, San Diego Regional Center; Julie Jackson, Deputy Director, Department of Developmental Services; Rick Ingraham, Manager, Department of Developmental Services.
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