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FCSN Frequently Asked Questions

Is FCSN a non-profit organization and hold 501©(3) status?

Yes, FCSN is a non-profit organization under IRS code section 501©(3).

What are the FCSN membership requirements?

FCSN currently serves over 400 families and 200 special needs individuals. Even though a majority of the members are Chinese American from the San Francisco Bay Area, there are no restrictions on ethnicity and geography. To join FCSN, a perspective member needs to fill out an membership application form and pay a $50 one-time membership fee. Though not required, having an open and caring heart is a big plus.

To what does the $50 membership fee entitle me?

Members can join our programs and activities such as family support gatherings(with seminars, children's play groups, and dinner), local play and therapy groups, and parent sharing. Members also have full access to FCSN library resources. Some of our programs require fee to cover the costs.

Where can I get a clinical evaluation for my child?

Below is a list of clinics that provide psychological evaluations. This is in no way a comprehensive list nor is FCSN recommending the qualifications of these clinics to provide services. Parents should use their own screening process when determining the appropriate service for their child. Parents may also want to check with their primary care provider to see if they are able to make a referral that may be connected with the insurance plan.

The Amen Clinic for Behavioral Medicine, Inc. 350 Chadbourne Road Fairfield, CA 94585-9636 (707) 429-7181	Children’s Health Council 700 Sand Hill Road Palo Alto, CA 94304-2003 (650) 326-5530
Dale S. Jacknow, M.D. Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 101 S. San Mateo Drive, Suite 208 San Mateo, CA 94401 (650) 342 - 3137	Kaiser Permanente Through primary physician referral
Lucile Packard Children’s Health Services at Stanford Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 725 Welch Road Palo Alto, CA 94304 (650) 723-5511	Patricia A. Mittelstadt, Ph.D., A.B.Pd.N. Licensed Psychologist, #PSY12703 Specialty: Pediatric Neuropsychology 1220 University Drive, Suite 104 Menlo Park, CA 94025 (650) 322 - 5321
UCSF Pervasive Developmental Disorders Clinic 401 Parnassus Avenue, Box CAS San Francisco, CA 94143-0984 (415) 476-7385	Parents Helping Parents Resources and support (408) 727-5775

Web Site Links

FCSN is glad to provide some useful links to informative and educational web sites like itself. Click on the hyperlinks below and you'll be on your way!

Protection & Advocacy, Inc. PAI works in partnership with people with disabilities to protect, advocate for and advance their human, legal and service rights. We strive toward a society that values all people and supports their rights to dignity, freedom, choice and quality of life.	Autism Society of America The Autism Society of America was founded in 1965 by a small group of parents working on a volunteer basis out of their homes. Over the last 35 years, the Society has developed into the leading source of information and referral on autism. Today, over 20,000 members are connected through a working network of over 200 chapters in nearly every state.
Autism Research Institute The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is primarily devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.	FEAT: Families for Early Autism Treatment FEAT is a nonprofit organization of parents, educators, and other professionals dedicated to providing world class education, advocacy, and support for the northern California autism community.
Center for the Study of Autism The Center provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficiency of various therapeutic interventions.	PHP: Parents Helping Parents PHP is a local organization helping families with special need children.
Lovaas Institute The Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention is a research-based program that specializes in teaching children with autism, pervasive developmental disorders, and related developmental disabilities. The program provides services nationwide.	SchwabLearning.org A parent's guide to helping kids with learning differences.
	CADDRE Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Research and Education
Cure Autism Now Cure Autism Now is a non-profit organization of parents, clinicians, and scientists dedicated to finding effective biological treatments, preventions, and a cure for autism and related disorders.	NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service This website has dozens of health pamphlets in many languages including Chinese. It also have clear description of many developmental disabilities in different languages.
Autism Emergency Preparedness	School Resource Police Officer Training
Law Enforcement Officer Training	California Legislative Blue Ribbon Commission on Autism