Special Needs Network, Inc.
Tiffany Ho is a dedicated professional with experience in behavioral health and research. Currently serving as a Behavioral Health Technician at Special Needs Network, Inc. since July 2022, Tiffany previously worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the CSULB Psychology Department, contributing to neuroscience projects that involved tissue extraction, animal handling, and data analysis from August 2018 to February 2023. Earlier roles include working as a Barista at Bambu Dessert & Drinks and an Assistant Tutor at KUMON Math and Reading Learning Centre, where Tiffany aided K-12 students in math and reading. Tiffany holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach, earned in 2022, and a high school diploma from Lakewood High School, completed in 2018.
Special Needs Network, Inc.
Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN) is a nonprofit grassroots organization responding to the crisis of autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities. We recognize the intersectionality of individuals with disabilities and that their fight for disability rights is inextricably tied to the fight for racial justice and the civil rights of all people. Founded in 2005, Special Needs Network, Inc. grew out of the struggles of two moms whose young sons were diagnosed with autism. After finding it incredibly difficult to access services for her son, President & Co-Founder Areva Martin, Esq. became aware of the enormous challenges faced by underserved families affected by developmental disabilities. She, along with a group of concerned community leaders, leveraged their collective resources to create a parent-centered organization with a mission to help communities in need through four resolutions: 1. Educate and raise awareness of autism and related disorders in order to reduce the waiting period for families to have their children diagnosed and increase access to needed services. 2. Bring healthcare services and educational resources directly into underserved communities. 3. Provide unique learning opportunities to children and young adults with developmental disabilities. 4. Forge an action-based coalition of families and grassroots organizers who are able to advocate for fair policy making and allocation of resources at all levels of government. Our roster of programs have provided resources and services to tens of thousands of families, thereby establishing Special Needs Network as the premier nonprofit organization working for families affected by autism and related developmental disabilities in underserved communities.