- Helen Putnam Award of Excellence from the League of California Cities recognizing outstanding achievement and innovative solutions for the Santa Clarita Special Needs Registry, June, 2016.
- Los Angeles Police Department Recognition for creating the Department’s Autism Awareness Programs and eight years of service to LAPD, April 2015
- Autism Society of America, “Spirit of Supporting Autism Understanding Award” (with Autism Society of Los Angeles) for Mission Possible/ Los Angeles Police Department Training, 2013.
- California State Legislature, Recognition for leadership and contribution to the Senate Select Committee Taskforce on Equity and Diversity, 2012.
- Vista del Mar Award for “Creating programs that promote community awareness of autism,” 2012.
- California Emergency Services Association, Southern Chapter Diamond Award for the Santa Clarita Special Needs Registry, September, 2011.
- Department of Homeland Security, Recognition of the SCV Special Needs Registry as a national model, March, 2011.
- Centers for Disease Control Know the Signs. Act Early. Partner Spotlight, 2008.
- Los Angeles Police Commission Recognition Award May, 2008.
- Nathan O. Friedman Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year, California State University Northridge, 2007.
- International Latino Book Awards- Best Health Book 2006 (Autismo A-Z).
- Exceptional Parent Magazine Symbol of Excellence 2007(Autismo A-Z & ASD A- Z).
- Outstanding Literary Work of 2006, Autism Society of America (Autismo A-Z).
- City of Santa Clarita Community Service Award, 2005.
- William Hart District School Board Recognition Award, 2002.
- Phi Beta Kappa, 1979.
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