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  • Support Le Brunch | Acn Home

    Support Le Brunch des Chapeaux Help make Le Brunch des Chapeaux a success by supporting our premier fundraising event! Your contributions directly benefit autistic children and the people who love them. From sponsorships to in-kind donations, every act of generosity makes a meaningful difference. Together, we can create a brighter future! Table Sponsorship Opportunities Festival de Cannes $25,000 - SOLD OUT Two tables for 10 Individuals at the end of the runway or the location of choice at the event Premium signage at event, sponsor logo or name on ACN website, program, and social media Elevated favors & décor and social media posts Two bottles wine and champagne per table, signature cocktail upon request Afterparty reserved table, two bottles of wine and treats Prix de la mise en scéne $7,500 - SOLD OUT Table for 10 individuals along the runway (as available and on first come, first served basis) with uninterrupted sight lines of the Julian Gold Fashion Show Signage at event, sponsor logo or name on ACN website, program, and social media One bottle of wine at table Grand Prix $20,000 - SOLD OUT Table for 10-12 individuals at the end of the runway with the best view of the Julian Gold Fashion Show Premium signage at event, sponsor logo or name on ACN website, program, and social media Elevated favors & décor, afterparty perks and social media posts Two bottles of wine and champagne Prix du scénario $5,500 Table for 10 individuals on the lawn of The Argyle Signage at event, sponsor logo or name on ACN website, program, and social media One bottle of wine at table Prix d'interprétation féminine $10,000 - SOLD OUT Table for 10 individuals on the runway with uninterrupted sight lines of the Julian Gold Fashion Show Prominent signage at event, sponsor logo or name on ACN website, program, and social media posts Special favors & décor, afterparty perks Two bottles of wine and champagne Palme d'Or du court métrage $3,500 Table for 10 individuals on the lawn of The Argyle Signage at event Sponsor logo or name on ACN website, program, and social media. (If received by 2/16/2026) Umbrellas to provide shade One bottle of wine at table Purchase Online Table purchases are non-refundable. Underwriting Opportunities Presenting Sponsor $50,000 Through the generosity of the Presenting Sponsor, Autism Community Network will be able to cover much of the costs associated with Le Brunch des Chapeaux 2026 allowing much of the revenue raised to be directed back to serving families. This sponsor will be part of the official event name and will be prominently recognized in all media related to the event and recognized on the ACN website. Preferred seating at the event will be extended to this person/organization and you will be honored during the Le Brunch des Chapeaux 2026 program. Additionally, you will have a reserved table at the afterparty with two complimentary bottles of wine. Floral Sponsor $10,000 The floral sponsor has the distinction of making the event beautiful and fragrant by underwriting the cost of florals. Recognition includes name in the formal invitation and recognition on Le Brunch des Chapeaux and ACN social media sites and event day signage. Valet & Shuttle Sponsor $7,000 Your sponsorship ensures attendees arrive fashionably early and stress-free by supporting parking and shuttle services. Guests who walk, ride share, or use shuttle lots will enjoy a small gift featuring your name or logo, making your commitment to convenience unforgettable. Your generosity keeps the focus on the event while leaving attendees impressed by your thoughtful touch. Pommes Frittes Sponsor $5,000 - Sold Out Your sponsorship elevates the afterparty with delectable passable fare. You’ll be recognized on the event website, in the program, from the podium announcing the afterparty event, and on the afterparty signage. Guests will toast your generosity. Table Beverage Sponsor $3,000 Your sponsorship ensures the party will go on, setting the mood for a chic celebration. You will be recognized on the event website, in the program, and on afterparty signage. Cheers to you for keeping the party flowing and making the afterparty unforgettable! Founding Sponsor $30,000 The Founding Sponsorship honors the founders of Le Brunch des Chapeaux, Shannon Turner and Kristan Northington, and their tireless work to make Le Brunch succeed annually. Their vision has allowed ACN to grow and families to receive the highest standard of care. This sponsorship opportunity includes premium recognition leading up to the event and at the luncheon, including recognition on the ACN website. Premium seating included at the end of the runway, as well as a reserved table at the afterparty with a complimentary bottle of wine. Paper Suite Sponsor $7,500 This sponsorship level underwrites all printed materials and postage necessary to share messaging about Le Brunch des Chapeaux. We all love a beautiful invitation. Help make 2026 sparkle! This sponsor will be recognized in the formal invitation and on Le Brunch des Chapeaux and ACN social media sites. Sweet Treat Sponsor $6,500 Underwrite everyone's favorite part of the day - dessert! Your donation will be recognized in the formal invitation and printed program. Runway Sponsor $4,000 Your underwriting commitment will help dazzle the runway with a custom runway skirt for the Julian Gold models to shine in the latest trends for Spring 2026. Welcome Reception Champagne Sponsor $2,500 This level underwrites passed champagne at the welcome reception. Your name or logo will be placed alongside Le Brunch des Chapeaux artwork on custom napkins with extras going to the sponsor as a memento. Luncheon Sponsor $25,000 Through the generosity of the Luncheon Sponsor, Autism Community Network will be able to cover all costs associated with the food and non-alcoholic beverages for 600 attendees at Le Brunch des Chapeaux 2026 . This sponsor will be prominently recognized in all media related for the event and on the ACN website and event day signage. Prominent seating at the event will be extended to this sponsor and they will be honored during the Le Brunch des Chapeaux 2026 program. Afterparty Sponsor $15,000 Why should the party stop at one o’clock? Let’s keep it going at The Argyle! This sponsorship will assist in covering costs associated with additional food, beverages, and entertainment post luncheon. The afterparty has been a huge success in previous years, however it can only go forward with the help of underwriting. Recognition includes signage at the afterparty, name in the formal invitation, recognition on the ACN website, and recognition on Le Brunch des Chapeaux and ACN social media sites and event day signage. Additionally, you will have a reserved table at the afterparty with two complimentary bottles of wine. Umbrella Sponsor $5,000 The Umbrella Sponsor covers the cost of umbrella and stand rentals. This sponsorship comes with recognition in the formal invitation and printed program. Picture Perfect Sponsor $3,500 Sponsor underwrites two fun photo options for guests to both share and treasure the great memories made on this day. You will be recognized by placing your name or logo on the digital photo frame. Purchase Online

  • Le Brunch | Acn Home

    THE EIGHTH OF APRIL TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-SIX Picture yourself at Le Brunch des Chapeaux Ashley Yarborough, Allegra Hawkins, and Alice Adair cordially invite you to the event of the season, Le Brunch des Chapeaux 2026. The co-chairs are dedicated to planning an elegant event that will surely impress. The 23rd annual luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, at 11 o'clock in the morning on the lawn of The Argyle. This year's event will feature a stunning fashion show by Julian Gold. All proceeds will benefit Autism Community Network in supporting autistic children and those who love them. Fabulous hats encouraged! Support Le Brunch de Chapeaux Purchase a Table Read More Purchase Raffle Tickets Read More Become an Underwriter Read More Other Day Of Opportunities Read More Follow us on Social Media Click the links below to join the fun. About the Cause: Autism Community Network Autism Community Network (ACN) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to maximize the potential of children with autism by providing early diagnosis for those with limited access and educating and empowering the community to support them. ACN envisions a world where autistic individuals are celebrated for their unique contributions. They are dedicated to creating a strengths-focused community that embraces neurodiversity and supports big futures for autistic children and their caregivers. A Note About Parking To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, please DO NOT park on the street near The Argyle. This request is made in accordance with The Argyle's "Good Neighbor Policy." Street parking is strictly prohibited. If you park on Patterson, The Argyle will not allow you on the premises. There will be valet parking available for about 1/3 of our guests, and additional accommodations made for the remainder. Follow us on social media for more information. Thank you for your understanding and support—we look forward to seeing you at the luncheon! Table Sponsors Grand Prix $20,000 Available Prix d'interprétation féminine $10,000 Lissette Fullmer, Kayla Skelton, & Angie Cox Charlotte Dawson Lori Donnell Prix de la mise en scéne $7,500 Lauren Gamez Prix du scénario $5,500 Lauren Gamez Heather Feik de Rojas Taelor Allen Palme d'Or du court métrage $3,500 Courtney Balsam Bellas Supporting Autism Hannah Beever Karen Bonney Christine Floro Valerie Fuller Karen Grace Karla Guerra Spencer Hardy Jena Mardell Kimberly Overby Lorena Pena Henderson Sarah Ramirez Libby Sandoval Meg Stoffer Haydee Thurber Lorien Whyte Kenda Willoughby Ruth Willoughby Underwriting Presenting Sponsor Available Founding Sponsor Available Luncheon Sponsor Available Floral Sponsor Available Paper Suite Sponsor Available Afterparty Sponsor Available Valet & Shuttle Sponsor Available Sweet Treat Sponsor Available Umbrella Sponsor Available Pommes Frittes Sponsor Corinna Holt Richter Runway Sponsor Available Picture Perfect Sponsor Available Table Beverage Sponsor Available Welcome Reception Sponsor Available In Kind Donations The Argyle Venue Julian Gold Runway Show and Paddle Raise Previous Events

  • Therapeutic Offerings | Acn Home

    Therapeutic Offerings Your neurodiverse child is beautiful, and YOU are the EXPERT in your child! Therapies offered at ACN empower families by helping to nurture understanding and connection, building upon the existing strengths you ALL bring to the table. From our first meeting with your family, our focus is on identifying and amplifying strengths and supporting you and your child in building the strongest connection and communication possible. We help you understand your child’s unique profile, and we serve as your partners in navigating a new diagnosis and a new way of relating to each other and the world around you. Sensory Int 02 DIRFloortime® DIRFloortime® is a play and relationship-building therapy for autistic and neurodivergent children. It is a comprehensive foundational model that utilizes affect-based interactions and experiences tailored to individual needs to promote global child development. The DIR® model, developed by Drs. Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder, identifies relationships as the pivotal force that nurtures and optimizes development. Further, it was the first to propose a relationship-based model of comprehensive intervention for autism spectrum and sensory processing disorders focusing on relating and communicating. The latest research shows many benefits to DIRFloortime® therapy. At ACN, DIRFloortime® therapy is offered by an expert-level certified clinician working in tandem with parents and other primary caregivers. The DIRFloortime® program consists of 12-18 weeks of weekly or biweekly interventions, one hour in length, that can be completed in-person or via telehealth. Goals for the child and caregiver will be collaboratively established following an in-depth assessment. Families can expect to learn the following: •How to take an active role in helping their children relate and communicate with others •How to support the development of sensory integration and social-emotional connectedness within the brain •To identify the unique challenges and strengths of their children as it relates to their abilities to process sensory information, stay regulated and attentive more of the time and to learn from the social world around them •How to fortify their relationships with their children and facilitate their childrens’ intention and engagement to build the foundation for maximal social, emotional, sensory, motor, language and cognitive development. Contact carrie@acn-sa.org for more information. 01 Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT) Search View Research Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT) is a well-validated intervention supporting connection, celebrating difference, and enhancing communication. It has demonstrated effectiveness and long-term evidence of significantly enhanced child social communication outcomes and can radically improve quality of life for autistic children in relationship with their parents. In a 12 to 18-session staged intervention, the therapist uses specific video feedback techniques to help parents recognize, respond to, and enhance their child’s social communication. PACT is delivered via telehealth in the child’s natural home environment, which is one of the most effective ways of ensuring enduring development and generalization in social communication skills. Within each 60–90-minute session, the therapist reviews short video clips of the adult and child interacting or playing together. This video is jointly reviewed with the adult, using selected moments to identify and discuss the best individual communication strategies for the child. Between sessions, parents are asked to practice their PACT strategies with the child for around 30 minutes a day. Other interventions can be continued in parallel. PACT is the only intervention showing robust evidence of sustained enhanced child social communication skills, communication initiation, language, and engagement six years after early intervention, evidence which informs a new Autism Care Pathway. PACT is proven to improve child communication from first identification through a care pathway, to post-diagnostic intervention and school support, and is suitable for autistic children up to 11 years of age. The efficiency of PACT is in working with familiar adults in the child’s daily life to support the alternative ways autistic children learn, building stronger social communication skills, and simultaneously helping parents feel empowered with increased self-efficacy, well-being, and family resilience. PACT draws on individual positive attributes, strengthening relationships in building the basis for better understanding and accommodating of individual differences. Autism Community Network houses the largest concentration of PACT Certified trainers in the United States, and we are delighted to bring such an innovative, effective, and neurodiversity-affirming intervention to our families. PACT is made possible by generous funding from Betty Stieren Kelso, Autism Speaks, Texas Pediatric Society, and St. Luke's Lutheran Healthcare Ministries. Contact carrie@acn-sa.org for more information. 03 Making "Sense" of Autism Program Sensory Processing is something that all humans do as a normal function of our brains and nervous systems. It is the way we take in sights, sounds, tastes, smells, touch, body position, and the status of our internal bodily organs through our senses. Typical sensory processing happens without our even noticing, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It supports a calm, organized, regulated state of being for the individual. Sometimes, it warns us of stimuli that are potentially harmful and other times, it alerts us when we are feeling particularly sluggish or too tired to function. It is a normal function of a typically developing brain and nervous system. Sensory Processing also underlies many aspects of development in all areas: communication, motor skills, cognition, and social-emotional skills. Confidence, coordination, empathy, mindfulness, and our very physical health are all tied to a finely tuned, well-functioning sensory processing system. In the 1960’s an Occupational Therapist and researcher, A. Jean Ayres, PhD., developed a theory outlining what she termed Sensory Integration Dysfunction (now known as Sensory Processing Disorder). This is when sensory signals from one’s own body and/or from the environment are not processed in an orderly manner. Dr. Ayres likened this phenomenon to a “traffic jam” in the brain and nervous system. The signals still get through, but they cause a person’s brain to react too much, not enough, or in such a way that the person seeks extra stimulation in order to register the presence of sensory input. This is evident in a person’s behavior. For example, a person who reacts too much to sensory input may cover their ears with typical environmental sounds, react like the simplest light touch is painful, or gag on certain textures of food. Another person who does not react enough to sensory stimuli may ignore a sound the first few times it is made, be able to tolerate copious amounts of pain before they perceive that something is hurting them, or be able to spin in place much more than the average person without becoming dizzy. Lastly, a sensory seeker may be in constant motion, crashing their bodies against surfaces and other people, putting lots of inedible things in their mouths, smelling non-food items, staring into bright lights, enjoying making loud noises with their own voices without any intent to communicate. Research has shown that approximately 1 in 4 Kindergarten students may have Sensory Processing Disorder, and about 95% of autistic individuals have difficulty properly registering and using sensory input and many autistic adults report that sensory processing differences are an ongoing significant stressor in their lives. This is why Autism Community Network has developed the Making “Sense” of Autism Program. Our program is different from traditional pediatric occupational therapy in that it typically runs for 12-18 weeks before the individual is discharged to another program that offers traditional occupational therapy focusing on play, fine motor, and self-care goals. Good sensory therapy and a parent who better understands their child’s nervous system (as well as their own !) can lead to a better modulated, self-regulated person who is then able to focus and attend to more traditional methods of teaching skills. In addition, the Making “Sense” of Autism Program focuses on using a child-led, parent-mediated approach, coaching caregivers in the basics of sensory processing and their child’s individual sensory differences. Strategies to improve the child’s brain and nervous system responses to sensory stimuli are taught directly to the caregiver during these sessions. Practice at home during naturally occurring daily routine activities is strongly encouraged. Sessions can be conducted in person or via teletherapy using reflective video feedback of the child and caregiver engaging in sensory-rich activities. Contact adrienne@acn-sa.org for more information. How to start: Contact our Clinical Team. If you are interested in any of our therapy programs, please take the time to contact us through the link below. Start Here Cost of Therapies Cancellation Policy If a therapy appointment is not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance you may be charged a fifty dollar ($50) fee; this will not be covered by your insurance company. Late Arrivals We understand that delays can happen however we must try to keep the other patients and doctors on time. If a patient is 15 minutes past their scheduled time we will have to reschedule the appointment. We accept many forms of medical insurance, including Medicaid. Contact Vanessa Amaya at: vanessa@acn-sa.org

  • Angela Sanchez-Concha

    < Back Angela Sanchez-Concha Caregiver Coordinator Angela Sanchez-Concha received a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Our Lady of The Lake University (OLLU). She has worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism since 2010. Angela was born in Lima, Peru and enjoys to visiting family every opportunity possible. During her free time, she enjoys making memories with her husband and three children. angela.sanchez@acn-sa.org (210) 435-1000 ext. 5005

  • Contact | Helping Hands

    Contact Us We welcome any questions, comments, or feedback you may have. If you have any inquiries regarding our non-profit or the services we offer, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our team is available to answer any questions you may have and to provide support in any way we can. To get in touch with us, please fill out the form below, click the let's chat button, email info@acn-sa.org or call us at (210) 435-1000. Contact: Contact First Name Last Name Email Phone Address Subject Type your message here... Submit Thanks for submitting!

  • Adrienne Gaither, OTR, CSIPT, C/NDT

    < Back Adrienne Gaither, OTR, CSIPT, C/NDT Chief Programs Officer & Occupational Therapist Adrienne Gaither has been a pediatric occupational therapist for over 25 years. She received her degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and began her pediatric therapy career, eventually gaining experience in every setting available for the provision of children’s Occupational Therapy services. Adrienne has had the opportunity to serve as a member of ACN’s team since 2009. She is a Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy Accredited Practitioner, supporting families impacted by autism through dyadic coaching and a part of ACN’s interdisciplinary diagnostic team that uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to address the unique presentation of the child and family. Adrienne also holds specialty pediatric certification in the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) and has completed advanced training in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) for children. Locally, Adrienne had the privilege of serving on the planning team for the development of Morgan’s Wonderland; in particular, contributing recommendations for the Sensory Village portion of the park. In addition to her work with ACN, Adrienne is a part-time Program Director and Sensory Consultant with Kinetic Kids, Inc., a local non-profit agency providing sports and recreation activities for children and teenagers with special needs. When she is not working, Adrienne enjoys life with her husband, 2 children, and 2 dogs, running, singing, and traveling. adrienne@acn-sa.org (210) 435-1000

  • Kathryn "Katie" Benson, MPA

    < Back Kathryn "Katie" Benson, MPA Director of Outreach and Education Kathryn “Katie” Benson has a Bachelors degree from Florida State University, and a Masters degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Non-Profit Management from the University of Texas Arlington. She spent 14 years total in the public education setting as a special education teacher. Ms. Benson’s other work experiences include volunteer coordinating for San Antonio events, directing and over-seeing productions at a local theatre, and managing community programs at another local non-profit. She is excited to be part of the ACN team, where she can use all of her myriad experiences in one place. In her spare time, Katie enjoys trivia and board games with her family, as well as spoiling her three fur babies. Katie is the proud sister to a neurodivergent adult. katie@acn-sa.org (210) 435-1000

  • An Interview with an Autistic Police Officer | Acn Home

    < Back An Interview with an Autistic Police Officer James Ward-Sinclair Oct 12, 2019 A Bit about Ben: Before we go on, one of the interesting things I thought worth mentioning about my interviewee today was how, despite receiving a diagnosis at a young age (in fact, mine and Ben’s mums met at a support group when we were kids), Ben by his own admission doesn’t know much about autism and says that he wouldn’t class himself as being part of the ‘autism community’. To Ben, being autistic just meant a confusing school life, where social struggles caused him to be ‘isolated’ and communication challenges left him being viewed as ‘a complete looney and weirdo’. Ben says that he just ‘didn’t have an awareness’ and he was ‘treated badly by people for it’. Things eventually got so bad that after three incidents in which he was kicked, pushed over and had pins pushed into him, Ben no longer could stomach education and refused to return until he could change school (something which he eventually did). However, despite this leaving him with a somewhat lukewarm impression of the spectrum, his interview turned out to be very inspirational and more positive than I anticipated – but then again, I should probably let you be the judge of that. An Interview with an Autistic Police Officer: James: Question 1: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Ben: I affirm James: So you say that social struggles are one of the biggest challenges you have. What made you choose a public sector job? Ben: When I was in school I would never have thought about being in the police. I think it was around that time [year 10] I learnt to play the guitar and that was ultimately what kind of changed things, in as much as I suddenly had something I could have a common interest in. Forming bands and stuff meant that I was able to generate this social circle that I never had before and my confidence massively improved. I developed a personality that wanted to be part of a community and I already had experiences which gave me motivation to do something good. Then very, very quickly I knew that I wanted to be in the cops. James: What was the next step after you had made this decision? Ben: Once I knew, I wouldn’t do anything else. Getting into the cops was hard but I wouldn’t be disillusioned. It’s intense and requires you to have some academic skill and there’s a lot of waiting. You have to be patient because you could wait 6 months to join and I think people who struggle under pressure would struggle with the application process because it is intense. There’s a telephone interview which isn’t very natural. They don’t ask you about a business or your past experiences. All the questions are based around competency and values that you must have, and they are very specific and don’t allow much room to present your individuality. One of them is openness to change . You then attend an assessment day at the police college; where you do 4 role plays, two written exams, another interview and it’s like phwar, you’re really pushed and by the time you are on the brink of it, your mind is racing and you’re fatigued. It’s dead tough. James: Most autistic people like their routine. So, when you say they are looking for openness to change, did this or the realization of routine breaking, irregular shifts deter you? Ben: I mean I suppose I do have my routines. I always get dressed the same way, always have the same shower and I suppose that when I’m dealing with a job, there’s a lot of paperwork which I always do in the same order. But all the stuff that I have a routine for, like getting ready, how I park my car, where I put my keys, you repeat on the night shift too. In the day, you get up, go to work, you do your shift, then when you’re on the nightshift you get up, go to work do your shift. The actual work in the nightshift doesn’t make a difference. James: So maybe I’m reading into this, and, correct me if I’m wrong, but it sounds like you have your routine, it’s not a schedule, it’s how you do things, that’s the routine. Ben: Yeah, it doesn’t matter the time of day it’s the order. It’s subconscious. James: So does autism help or hinder in the police? For example, It’s said that autistic people have a strong sense of justice. Do you feel this is true and does it help you? Ben: Interestingly enough, I had a conversation with my inspector the other day. I said I find it hard deciding what I will and won’t investigate. We could get a shoplifting, a pick pocketing, a domestic assault and a burglary and we have to be very critical with what we put to the side to ensure that we do the most critical offences. I find it hard to tell people who have been pickpocketed that we haven’t got the resources to send someone out to look at all the CCTV, locate witnesses, interview people on the street and I imagine that must feel terrible. It makes me sad, but that’s how things are with funding and staff at the moment. So yeah, it does help me to do a good job, to motivate me to catch the criminals but it’s probably more of a hinderance – because telling people I can’t investigate sometimes goes against everything I stand for. It’s an uneasy feeling. James: would you say that the police is a good job for autistic people or would you say… Ben: I think it’s important that autistic people are given the chance to be in the cops in the same way that the police should be a mix of all ethnicities, sexualities and religions, because the fabric of the community is just as diverse and we should represent who we are policing. Also, there are many autistic people who will need support. They are victims of crime so why can’t they be soldiers against crime?… [Editor’s note: although the interview took place over the phone, I imagine that it was at this point Ben put a monocle on, started stroking his chin and his brain turned on the philosophical switch] ….but then, I suppose it would be unfair for me to turn around and say that every autistic person can be a cop – because I don’t think that’s true. You have to be realistic. Some people who are autistic are regimented and you don’t get that in the cops. In a split second they could say you’re working another [shift] and you are going to really struggle. Also, the autistic spectrum opens up difficulties and strengths in all areas but generally those challenges are detrimental in terms of safety and managing workloads and it won’t always be clear-cut…. But I suppose that’s the same for everybody; nobody’s the same, so I guess that it’s unfair to say that every autistic person would be a fantastic cop in the same way that it would be unfair to say everybody would be a fantastic cop. However, when you have a Jewish community, it helps to have a Jewish officer because they will have stronger ties. But, when it’s an autistic person, that person only represents one kind of autism, potentially, in the country. You’re a fantastic representative of yourself but the spectrum is so broad and big you’ve not got the entire target audience…. do you get what I mean? James: I do. So do you think it’s important for autistic people to disclose? Ben: It’s personal choice. I haven’t but that’s not because I’m ashamed or embarrassed but because I manage my own autism. If it’s the case that you find something really really difficult then disclose and the force will support you and utilize you because of your different background for a certain community, or to help with learning. The force is aware that there are autistic people in it and they will provide help if you want it. So, should people disclose? It depends what’s right or wrong for you. James: Finally, and most importantly, who is the best cop in TV and movies? Ben: …all I can think of is Bruce Willis and he did a pretty bang up job in all 7 of his movies but my favorite cop film is End of Watch – except for the last 10 mins which I thought was a bit OTT. Previous Next

  • STATE & FEDERAL SUPPORT | Acn Home

    < Back STATE & FEDERAL SUPPORT About State & Federal Support State and federal support programs can be tricky to navigate. Thats why we have compiled a list of all the right places to call for options for individuals with autism and their families. Our resource library provides information on the different types of support available, including Medicaid waivers, social security benefits, and state and federal programs. STATE & FEDERAL SUPPORT Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRCs) 855.937.2372 Web: https://hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/aging-disability-resource-center State Agency over Medicaid Waiver Programs like CLASS, HCS, and MDCP Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities 512.437.5432 Web: www.tcdd.texas.gov E-Mail: tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov 6201 E. Oltorf, Ste. 600, Austin TX 78741 Note: TCDD does not provide any direct services Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Services 800-628-5115 Web: https://twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/vocational-rehabilitation-services Vocational and employment services, independent living services; Early Childhood Intervention is under this department; technology and resource center. Previous Next

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