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IEP Advocate Providers in Irvine
📍 3349 Michelson Drive, Suite 200
📍 3349 Michelson Drive, Suite 200
📍 333 Michelson Drive, Suite 300
California Special Needs Law Group (listed on OAH advocate list)
📍 3349 Michelson Drive, Suite 200
California Special Needs Law Group (CSNLG)
📍 333 Michelson Drive, Suite 300
Special Needs Law Group / California Special Needs Law Group (regional)
📍 3349 Michelson Drive, Suite 200
📍 3349 Michelson Drive, Suite 200
California Office of Administrative Hearings — OAH Advocate Directory (local advocates listed; example contact)
📍 3349 Michelson Drive, Suite 200
CSN Legal Group / Julie Levy (listed on OAH advocate list)
📍 3349 Michelson Drive, Suite 200
California Special Needs Law Group (CSNLG)
📍 333 Michelson Drive, Suite 300
📍 3349 Michelson Drive, Suite 200
What to Look For in IEP Advocate
IEP advocates help parents navigate the special education system, attend IEP meetings, understand their rights, and ensure children receive appropriate services from school districts.
- ✓Knowledge of IDEA and state special education law
- ✓Experience with your child's disability type
- ✓Clear communication style
- ✓Collaborative approach with schools
- ✓References from other families
Insurance: IEP advocacy is typically not covered by insurance. Costs range from $100-300 per hour. Some advocates offer sliding scale fees. Regional Centers may fund advocacy services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your Regional Office
Regional Center of Orange County
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📍 1525 North Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705, Santa Ana
🕐 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To be eligible for services from Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC), a person must have a developmental disability that originates before age 18, continues, or can be expected to continue, indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability. Eligible individuals must reside in Orange County.
California Resources
Key Laws
SB 946
Requires health insurance to cover behavioral health treatment for autism, including ABA therapy.
Lanterman Act
Guarantees services and supports for Californians with developmental disabilities through Regional Centers.
AB 1062
Requires school districts to use evidence-based practices for students with autism.
Funding Sources
Regional Center
Provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism. Free evaluation and services.
Medi-Cal
California's Medicaid program covers ABA, speech therapy, OT, and other autism services.
Private Insurance
SB 946 mandates autism coverage. Contact your insurer for specific benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Start
Early intervention for children 0-3 through Regional Centers. Free evaluation.