Autism support in Salinas, made a little easier

If your child has just been diagnosed — or you're still wondering — you're in the right place. This guide gathers the autism services that matter most for families in Salinas and the Salinas Valley: how to get a diagnosis, how to start therapy, how the schools work, and how to reach San Andreas Regional Center (SARC), the agency that funds much of it. We've written it in plain language, flagged the honest trade-offs, and noted where Spanish-language help is available, because so many Salinas families navigate this journey in two languages.