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Empowering families to create BIG futures.

Autism Community Network is the expert autism organization of South Texas, here to provide innovative and evidence-based support focused on enhancing quality of life and self-actualization for neurodiverse children and the village supporting them.

"I am proud to support the important and impactful work ACN provides our community."

-Corinna Holt Richter

President and Chief Administrative Officer

HOLT CAT

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About our
organization.

Autism Community Network is a non-profit organization identifying as an ally of the neurodiversity movement, focused on empowerment, connection, and communication between exceptional children, their loving families, and their communities.

We are in this together.

At ACN, autism empowerment is personal.  The majority of our Board of Directors, clinical and administrative staff, doctors, and leaders/advisors are parents or family members of neurodivergent individuals or are neurodiverse ourselves. We know firsthand the pathways that our caregivers face. We've traveled them too, and we are dedicated to making sure you don’t travel them alone. At Autism Community Network, we are committed to illuminating the strengths of your children, while supporting those areas in which they may struggle. We bring together familial and professional caregivers, autistic self-advocates and researchers to assure that the research-backed services we offer are cutting edge. Through autism screenings, diagnostic evaluations, child-led therapies, parent empowerment groups, and educational classes we can provide the necessary resources to better outcomes in a BIG way. We are here to walk beside you, to help you harness your own strengths, to form a circle of security around you, and to support you in learning to advocate for your child until your child can advocate for him or herself.

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Assessments

Autism Diagnostic Pathways

ACN provides strengths-based autism screenings and medical diagnostic evaluations, individually tailored to meet each unique family's needs.  ACN offers both telehealth and in-person evaluations. Additionally, we provide assessments in both Spanish and English. 

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Therapy

Therapeutic Offerings

ACN proudly leads the nation in bringing innovative, neurodiversity-affirming approaches to familial and professional caregivers in the United States. Our agency offers holistic and parent-mediated interventions for children and families impacted by autism and developmental differences.

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Outreach & Advocacy

Neurodiversity

ACN prioritizes formal partnerships and alliances with like-minded organizations supporting the autistic community. We endeavor to create harmony, relational safety a wider network of support and a broader understanding of neurodiversity.

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Professional & Familial Caregivers

Caregiver Empowerment

At ACN we believe the caregiver is the expert of their child.  We also believe that when a child receives a diagnosis, so too does the whole family system.  We work diligently to surround the family, much like a herd, to walk alongside them on their journey. 

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Events

Fundraising Events

ACN is proud to host our premier fundraising event,  Le Brunch des Chapeaux,  every April as a fun kickoff to San Antonio's FIESTA season.  We close out the year with another fundraising event, All Tee'd Up for Autism Golf Tournament in the fall.  

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Collaboration & Training

Mentorship & Training

Students of all ages choose ACN as a training site because of the strong reputation of our clinic staff.  We are happy to host the next generation of young professionals as they discern if early childhood developmental differences is something they want to pursue.

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Finding resources should be easy.

At Autism Community Network, we strive to make the San Antonio community more accessible for people living with autism and those who care for them.

Resources at your fingertips.

Autism is a unique journey for every family. ACN’s staff has researched and curated a collection of trusted local, national, and international supports and educational offerings. These resources are meant to supplement your journey as you travel along your pathways in relationship with ACN.

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Renee T, TX

"Be a part of the change ACN is bringing to autistic children and their families in San Antonio and South Texas."

Joseph D, TX

"Through a stroke of luck we came across ACN, and the people at ACN have helped us understand our child better and the best way to support his challenges. Be it the therapists working with our child or the Coffee & Connections sessions on Friday; every interaction is a positive one."

Lisa M, TX

"You know, there are just so many people out there that claim they know what is best. 'Oh you should try this', or 'maybe try that.' Most of them are just random voices online. ACN was really there to work along side us and took the time to get to know our kiddo. There is no one-size-fits-all method for all this. Each child presents so differently."      

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Make a lasting impact!

Donate

Monetary donations of any amount make our work possible and sustainable.  The board and staff of ACN greatly appreciate your financial consideration and support.  It is only through the generosity of our individual and community donors that we can continue the important work on behalf of the neurodiverse community.  For additional information please email

info@acn-sa.org

Volunteer

ACN welcomes enthusiastic individuals willing to support the children and caregivers we serve. 

 

Opportunities include, but are not limited to, special events, family events, quality-of-life programming, and administrative support.  If you are interested in volunteering for ACN, please email info@acn-sa.org

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