We are committed to providing the support and services individuals need to live the most independent lives possible.
We help people of all ages who have developmental and intellectual disabilities including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and other conditions that are similar to intellectual disabilities or need the same kinds of services.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines the term Developmental Disabilities as a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavioral areas. These conditions begin before the age of 18, are likely to continue throughout a person’s lifetime, and significantly affect three or more of the seven areas:
There are two forms of communication – receptive language and expressive language. Receptive language involves listening and expressive language involves talking. These two words are probably the shortest and most used definitions to explain expressive and receptive language.
There are two forms of communication – receptive language and expressive language. Receptive language involves listening and expressive language involves talking. These two words are probably the shortest and most used definitions to explain expressive and receptive language.
There are two forms of communication – receptive language and expressive language. Receptive language involves listening and expressive language involves talking. These two words are probably the shortest and most used definitions to explain expressive and receptive language.
There are two forms of communication – receptive language and expressive language. Receptive language involves listening and expressive language involves talking. These two words are probably the shortest and most used definitions to explain expressive and receptive language.
There are two forms of communication – receptive language and expressive language. Receptive language involves listening and expressive language involves talking. These two words are probably the shortest and most used definitions to explain expressive and receptive language.
There are two forms of communication – receptive language and expressive language. Receptive language involves listening and expressive language involves talking. These two words are probably the shortest and most used definitions to explain expressive and receptive language.
There are two forms of communication – receptive language and expressive language. Receptive language involves listening and expressive language involves talking. These two words are probably the shortest and most used definitions to explain expressive and receptive language.
Eligibility for Services
For residents living in San Diego or Imperial County, we are the starting point. We provide diagnosis and eligibility assessments, and help plan, access, coordinate, and monitor the services and supports that are needed because of a developmental disability. There is no charge for the diagnosis or assessments.
Once eligibility is determined, a case manager or service coordinator is assigned to help develop a plan for services, tell you where services are available, and help you get the services. Most services and supports are free regardless of age or income.
infants & toddlers
Infants and toddlers (ages 0-36 months) qualify for services under the California Early Start Program if they meet the eligibility requirements. Through early intervention, SDRC can identify a child’s delays or risk factors and determine the type of services that can help eliminate or minimize problems resulting from the delays.
Provisional Eligibility
If a child (age 3 or 4) is not eligible for regional center services because they don’t meet the definition of a developmental disability, they may be considered for provisional eligibility. To qualify, a child must demonstrate significant difficulties in doing everyday tasks in at least two key areas of life – appropriate to the child’s age – and have a disability that is not solely physical.
children & adults
Children and adults (ages 3 and over) qualify for San Diego Regional Center Services, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. To be eligible, a person must have a disability that begins before the individual’s 18th birthday, is expected to continue indefinitely, and present a substantial disability.
If you have been diagnosed with, or if you believe that you may have an intellectual or developmental disability, you may contact us to apply for regional center services. Developmental disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and other conditions that are closely related to intellectual disability or require the same kinds of services.
prenatal diagnosis
We provide prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling services to pregnant women who are believed to be at risk of giving birth to a child with a developmental disability.
Services by Age Group
We are dedicated to helping individuals achieve their goals and live to their fullest potential no matter what age. Our programs are based on the needs and desires of individuals and their families.
Programs and support for people three years and older are regional center services.
+ School Age Children – Age 3-22
The first three years of your child’s life are critical. If you have a child who needs specialized care or has a disability, or if you have a concern about your child’s development, there is help and support through our Early Start Program – a California federally funded program. Early intervention services help prevent or lessen the need for special services later in the child’s life.
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+ Transition Age Youth – Age 14-22
The first three years of your child’s life are critical. If you have a child who needs specialized care or has a disability, or if you have a concern about your child’s development, there is help and support through our Early Start Program – a California federally funded program. Early intervention services help prevent or lessen the need for special services later in the child’s life.
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+ School Age Children – Age 3-22
The first three years of your child’s life are critical. If you have a child who needs specialized care or has a disability, or if you have a concern about your child’s development, there is help and support through our Early Start Program – a California federally funded program. Early intervention services help prevent or lessen the need for special services later in the child’s life.
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+ Adults – Age 18+
The first three years of your child’s life are critical. If you have a child who needs specialized care or has a disability, or if you have a concern about your child’s development, there is help and support through our Early Start Program – a California federally funded program. Early intervention services help prevent or lessen the need for special services later in the child’s life.
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Persons with developmental disabilities will live productive and satisfying lives as valued members of their communities
