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< Back EDUCATION About Education Services Our education resources provide information on evidence-based interventions and educational programs designed for individuals with autism. These resources can help families find appropriate educational settings and interventions that can help individuals with autism succeed in school and beyond. HIGHER EDUCATION Northwest Vista College – Access Office 210.486.4466 Web: https://www.alamo.edu/nvc/academics/resources/access-disability-services/ CCC204, 3535 N. Ellison Dr., SA TX 78251 E-Mail: nvc-access@alamo.edu Contact: Sharon Dress, Coordinator Our Lady of the Lake University Students with Disabilities Office 210.431.4010 Web: www.ollusa.edu Sueltenfuss Library, Room 125, 411 SW 24th St., SA TX 78207 E-Mail: nomonsibais@ollusa.edu Contact: Nicole Monsibais, ADA Coordinator Disability services and tutoring Palo Alto College – Disability Support Services 210.486.3020 Web: https://www.alamo.edu/pac/admissions-aid/disability-support-services/ Palomino Center, Room 116, 1400 W. Villaret, SA TX 78224 Contact: Cindy Morgan, Coordinator –Student Success E-Mail: cgibbs3@alamo.edu Contact: Greta Rodriguez, Sr. Generalist – Student Success E-Mail: grodriguez405@alamo.edu San Antonio College – Disability Support Services 210.486.0020 Web: https://www.alamo.edu/sac/about-sac/college-offices/disability-support-services/ Moody Learning Center, Room 1 Floor, 1819 N. Main Ave., SA TX 78212 Contact: Jennifer Alvizo, Director E-Mail: jalvizo2@alamo.edu Contact: Patricia Sanchez, Advising Team Leader E-Mail: pgorentz@alamo.edu St. Mary’s University 210.436.3011 Web: https://www.stmarytx.edu/campuslife/student-services/accessibility/ One Camino Santa Maria, SA TX 78228 E-Mail: stmudsts@stmarytx.edu Welcome to St. Mary’s University’s Disability Support Services. St. Mary’s University ensures effective access to its programs, services and activities for all qualified individuals with documented disabilities. Effective access is accomplished through a variety of accommodations and services tailored to meet each individual student’s strengths and unique needs. Disability Support Services ensures access; the student supplies the success. Trinity University – Student Accessibility Services 210.999.7411 Web: https://www.trinity.edu/directory/departments-offices/student-accessibility-services Halsell Center, Ste. 201, One Trinity Place #85 , SA TX 78212 E-Mail: sas@trinity.edu University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Student Disability Services 210.458.4157 Videophone: 210.591.7318 Web: www.utsa.edu/disability One UTSA Circle, Rm. 3.01.16 Multidisciplinary Studies Building (MS), San Antonio, TX 78249 E-Mail: disability.services@utsa.edu Contact: Dr. Dianne Hengst, Director Student Disability Services or Stacy Mason, Associate Director University of the Incarnate Word – Student Disability Services 210.829.3997 Web: https://my.uiw.edu/sds/ Administration Bldg., Rm. 105, 4301 Broadway, CPO #286 , SA TX 78209 MUSIC Dreams Fulfilled Through Music 210.771.5809 Web: www.dftm.org Contact: Mary Kathryn Archuleta, Executive/Artistic Director E-Mail: dftm.alamoangels@gmail.com P.O. Box 1233, Helotes, TX 78023 Adaptive Music Therapy/Music Therapy/Performance Opportunities. For all ages. SCHOOLS (K-12) The Achievers Center for Education 210.690.7359 Web: https://www.achieverssatx.org/ University United Methodist Church, 5084 De Zavala Rd., SA TX 78249 A secondary school for children 6th-12th grade who are two or more years behind grade level in any academic area; accepts students with and without disabilities and learning differences; features a low student-teacher ratio and hands-on teaching methods. Brighton Center 210.826.4492 Web: www.brightonsa.org 14207 Higgins RD., SA TX 78217 Child Development Center: 265 E. Lullwood, San Antonio, TX 78212 Throughout San Antonio and Bexar County, Brighton Center provides developmental and educational services to children of ALL abilities. With a holistic, family-centered approach, we offer enrichment and development through an inclusive early childhood education program, as well as therapy services, counseling, case management and special education support & services. Clowvazar Academy 210.690.4800 Web: www.clowvazar.com 12746 Cimarron Path #120 , SA TX 78249 The Clowvazar Academy is a year-round alternative education school for Kinder through 12th grade. Our staff works with children who are Special Ed, General Ed and Gifted-and-Talented. We take students with anxiety, high-functioning autism, dyslexia, ADHD and other similar learning differences. We have a large General Ed population. During the summer, we also offer an affordable summer school program. FEAST (Home School Support) 210.342.4674 Web: https://homeschoolfeast.com/ 7735 Mockingbird Lane, San Antonio, TX 78229 The Foundation School for Autism - San Antonio 210.402.0253 Web: https://www.foundationschool.net/ 2235 Thousand Oaks, Ste. 130, SA TX 78232 The Foundation School for Autism is a public charter school for autistic children ages 3-7 with a focus on early intervention. Tuition is FREE. Kim's Learning Solutions, LLC 979.236.5286 Web: http://kimslearningsolutions.com/contact-us/ E-Mail: bilikimcornwell@gmail.com 16007 Via Shavano, Suite 102, San Antonio, TX 78249 Learning solutions that address both the strengths and the needs of the individual Private tutoring and assessments/evaluations. One for Autism Academy 210.680.8737 Web: www.oneforautism.com 1216 W. Ave., SA TX 78201 One For Autism, Inc. was established to serve children, youth and adults of all levels of functioning while providing a comprehensive individualized program, aimed at enhancing language and communication, social, play, academic, and independent living skills. Public School Education Service Center Region 20 Education Service Center 210.370.5200 Web: www.esc20.net 1314 Hines Ave., SA TX 78208 Contact: Janet Enriquez 210.370.5381 Region 13 Education Service Center 512.919.5313 Web: www.esc13.net 5701 Springdale Rd., Austin TX 78723 Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children 210.824.0579 Web: www.sunshinecottage.org 603 E. Hildebrand, SA TX 78212 A private, non-profit, accredited school for both hearing impaired children and hearing children. Children with hearing loss are taught to listen and talk through the use of digital hearing aids or cochlear implants. The Newborn Hearing Evaluation Center is a diagnostic testing site for newborns: insurance and Medicaid accepted. The Parent Infant Program (birth to three) is available, at no cost, for parents with hearing impaired infants and toddlers. Weekly sessions, parent support groups, nurturing classes, Family and Me Outings, in-home visits and free audiological services are part of this program. Full-day classes encompass State standards with integration of technology in the curriculum, placing emphasis on developing oral-language skills. Classes have a low student-to-teacher ratio of 7:1 and begin with three-year old’s through the fifth grade, combining children with hearing loss and children with typical hearing; generous scholarships available. SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTISM PROGRAM CONTACTS Bexar County Alamo Heights ISD 705 Trafalgar, SATX 78216 210.442.3700 Director: Kris Holiday www.ahisd.net East Central ISD 6634 New Sulphur Springs Rd. SA 78263 210.648.7861 Director: Mary Eitinear & Nina Pugh www.ecisd.net Edgewood ISD 900 S. Eduardo, SA 78237 210.444.8103 Director: Jose Hinojosa www.eisd.net Harlandale ISD 12121 S E Loop 410., SA 78221 210.989.5250 Director: Della Taylor www.harlandale.net Judson ISD 8205 Palisades, SA 78233 210.945.5348 Director: Theresa Arocha-Gill www.judsonisd.org Lackland ISD 2460 Kenly Ave., Bldg. 8265,SA 78236 210.357.5042 Director: Hans Palmer www.lacklandisd.net Military ISD Co-op (Ft. Sam, Lackland, Randolph Field) 3921 Bowley, SA 78234 210.368.8771 Director: Hans Palmer https://www.fshisd.net/ North East ISD 8961 Tesoro Dr., Ste. 500, SA 78217 210.407.0185 Director: Carol Bushnell www.neisd.net Northside ISD 5651 Grissom Rd., SA 78238 (210) 397-8742 Director: Krista Garcia www.nisd.net San Antonio ISD 1702 N. Alamo St., SA 78215 210.225.2406 Director: Kristen E. Williams www.saisd.net Schertz-Cibolo- Universal City ISD 200 W. Schlather St. Cibolo, 78108 210.945.6426 Director: Kim Williams www.scuc.txed.net Somerset ISD PO Box 279, Somerset 78069 1.866.465.8828 Director: Ramiro Nava https://www.sisdk12.net/ South San ISD 5622 Ray Ellison Blvd. SA 78242 210.977.7250 Director: Julie Silva www.southsanisd.net Southside ISD 1460 Martinez-Losoya Rd., SA 78221 210.882.1600 Director: Kendal Olah www.southsideisd.org Southwest ISD 11914 Dragon Ln., SA 78252 210.622.4355 Director: Robert Robinson www.swisd.net Atascosa County Charlotte ISD (Atas- McMull Co-op) 831 Stadium Dr., Pleasanton 78064 830.569.1355 Director: Linsey Pawelek Jourdanton ISD (Atas- McMull Co-op) 831 Stadium Dr., Pleasanton 78064 830.569.1355 Director: Linsey Pawelek www.jourdantonisd.net Lytle ISD PO Box 745, Lytle 78052 830.709.5128 Director: Robby Pierce www.lytleisd.com Pleasanton ISD (Atas- McMull Co-op) 831 Stadium Dr., Pleasanton 78064 830.569.1355 Director: Keri Cooper www.pisd.us Poteet ISD (Atas- McMull Co-op) 831 Stadium Dr., Pleasanton 78064 830.569.1355 Director: Linsey Pawelek https://www.poteetisd.org/ Tilden ISD (Atas- McMull Co-op) 901 River St., Tilden 78072 1.361.274.2000 Director: Linsey Pawelek Bandera County Bandera ISD PO Box 727, Bandera 78003 830.796.6210 Director: Patricia Galm www.banderaisd.net Medina ISD One Bobcat Ln, PO Box 1470, Medina 78055 830.589.2851 Director: Sarah McCrae www.medinaisd.org Dimmitt County Carrizo Springs Consolidated ISD 300 N.7th St Carrizo Springs 78834 830.876.3503 Director: Michelle Howard www.cscisd.net Frio County Dilley ISD (Spec Ed Co-op 12) 318 Berry Ranch Rd., Pearsall 78061 830.334.8007 x1132 www.dilleyisd.net Pearsall ISD (Spec Ed Co-op 12) 318 Berry Ranch Rd., Pearsall 78061 830.334.8007 x1132 www.pearsallisd.org Kendall County Boerne ISD 123 W. Johns Rd., Boerne 78006 830.357.2098 Director: DeNette Krawczynski www.boerne-isd.net Kerr County Center Point ISD PO Box 377 Center Point 78010 830.634.2171 Director: Jeanie Zirkel www.cpisd.net Hunt ISD PO Box 259, Hunt 78024 830.238.4893 Director: Cindy Lambert www.huntisd.org Ingram ISD 510 College St., Ingram 78025 830.367.4630 Director: Dan Curran www.ingramisd.net Kerrville ISD 729 Tivy St., Kerrville 78028 830.257.2203 Director: Dan Wittle www.kerrvilleisd.net Kinney County Brackett ISD (Cluster5 Spec Ed Co-op) 308 N. Piper Ln., Uvalde 78801 PO Box 586, Brackettville 78832 830.988.2341 Fax: 830.988.2366 Director: Martha Posey www.brackettisd.net La Salle County Cotulla ISD (Spec Ed Co-op 12) 318 Berry Ranch Rd., Pearsall 78061 830.334.8001 Director: Alicia Rumfield https://www.cotullaisd.net/ Maverick County Eagle Pass ISD 587 Madison St., Eagle Pass 78852 830.758.7023 Director: Delia Gonzalez www.eaglepass.net Medina County D’Hanis ISD (Cluster 5 Spec Ed Co-op) 308 N. Piper Ln., Uvalde 78850 830.988.2341 Director: Martha Posey www.dhanisisd.net Devine ISD 1225 W. Hwy. 173, Devine 78016 830.851.0881 Director: Valerie Dykstra www.devineisd.org Hondo ISD 2608 Ave. H, Hondo 78861 830.426.5902 Director: Cynthia Gann https://www.hondoisd.net/ Medina Valley ISD 8449 FM 471 S. Castroville 78009 830.931.2243 Director: Dr. Lonna Clinch www.mvisd.com Natalia ISD PO Box 548, Natalia 78059 830.663.4416 Director: Leticia Buenrostro www.nataliaisd.net Real County Leakey ISD (Cluster 5 Spec Ed Co-op) 308 N. Piper Ln, Uvalde 78801 PO Box 2119, Lakey 78873 830.988.2341 Director: Martha Posey https://www.leakeyisd.net/ Uvalde County Knippa ISD (Cluster 5 Spec Ed Co-op) 308 N. Piper Ln, Uvalde 78801 PO Box 99, Knippa 78870 830.988.2341 Director: Martha Posey Nueces Canyon ISD PO Box 118, Barksdale 78828 Director: Martha Posey www.nccisd.net Sabina ISD (Cluster 5 Spec Ed Co-op) 308 N. Piper Ln. Uvalde 78801 PO Box 338, Sabinal 78881 830.988.2341 Director: Martha Posey https://www.sabinalisd.net/ Utopia ISD (Cluster 5 Spec Ed Co-op) PO Box 880, Utopia 78884 830.988.2341 Director: Martha Posey www.utopia.net Uvalde ISD PO Box 1909, Uvalde 78802 830.591.4928 Director: Victor Baron https://www.ucisd.net/ Wilson County Floresville ISD (Wilson Co Co-op) 908 10th St., Floresville 78114 830.393.5300 Director: Clint Askins www.fisd.us La Vernia ISD 13600 US Hwy. 87 W. La Vernia 78121 210.779.6600 Director: Brenda Oates https://www.lvisd.org/ Poth ISD (Wilson Co Co-op) PO Box 250, Poth 78147 830.484.3390 Director: Marissa Ximenez https://www.pothisd.us/ Stockdale ISD 503 S. 4th St., Stockdale, 78160 830.996.3551 Director: Lori Homeyer www.stockdaleisd.org Zavala County Crystal City ISD 805 E. Crockett St. Crystal City,78839 830.374.2367 Director: Melissa Guerrero www.crystalcityisd.org La Pryor ISD PO Box 519, La Pryor 78872 830.365.4004 Director: Rick Rodriguez www.lapryor.net SEX & RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION Planned Parenthood of San Antonio 210.736.2262 Web: www.plannedparenthood.org Offers free one-on-one information sessions for individuals with special needs. There are 5 locations in the area; some clinics based on income and family size. Accepts a variety of insurance plans and payment methods. Work with state and federal programs to help cut down costs for those who qualify. Shannon Criswell Peck - Counseling/Sex and Relationship Ed 210.826.9599 3030 Nacogdoches Rd. SA TX 78217 Practices Traditional Counseling for Families; & Individuals; Sex Therapy & Counseling; and Forensic Sexual Evaluating & Court Testimony. She’s a certified Sex Counselor who works with individuals with Autism who may live at home with parents or in a group home. Accepts most insurance plans and the office will answer any questions about insurance, fees, co-pays, etc. SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING Cindy Constanzo LLC 210.421.8048 8603 Crownhill, #25 SA TX 78209 We have years of experience in the area of assessment and special education with a special emphasis on the individuals with social communication deficits such as those with Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder and/or anxiety disorders. Cindy Constanzo’s services include an adult group; speech language communication assessment; autism assessment; parent support; and social communication therapy groups of 4th/5th grade, middle school and high school groups of 3-4 students. Please call or message to enroll or visit our website for a full listing of our services and credentials. We are glad to meet you in person or discuss by phone any questions you may have. Dr. Jodi Gonzalez Arnold 210.260.3948 14603 Huebner Rd Bldg. 6, SA TX 78230 Specializes in Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Health and accepts Medicare. Starfish Social Club 210.303.4433 Web: www.starfishsocialclub.org E-Mail: admin@starfishsocialclub.org 1117 Patricia Dr., SA TX 78213 Social groups, academic support, and summer camp for students of all ages with learning differences, including autism spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, Down Syndrome, developmental delays, etc. Stone Oak Therapy Services 210.798.2273 Web: www.stoneoaktherapy.com E-Mail: stoneoaktherapy@gmail.com 1020 Central Pkwy. South, SA TX 78232 Contact: Claudia Goswitz, MA, Med, CCC-SLP This training consists of small groups of 3-6 children for social training and parent networks in order to provide strategies to develop connections among children of similar profiles and establish networks or friendships. Social group training is provided by Stone Oak Therapy Services and Learning Institute. SPECIALIZED TEACHING PRODUCTS Blue Cat PIES 210.547.3015 Web: www.bluecatpies.com Email: sales@bluecatpies.com A specialized line of supplemental learning activities specifically designed for students with autism. Activities are hand-assembled by adults with disabilities. Activity books are interactive and do not require handwriting to use. Blue Cat PIES is a product developed and produced by the Any Baby Can Autism Services Program staff. Proceeds benefit families receiving free services at Any Baby Can. TUTORING & LEARNING SUPPORT Feast Bookstore 210.342.4674 Web: https://homeschoolfeast.com/ Email: staff@homeschoolfeast.com 7735 Mockingbird Lane, San Antonio, TX 78229 The FEAST Bookstore has been around for decades and has many types of home school curriculum available. Should the situation arise that the store doesn’t have an item in stock; the friendly staff are always ready to assist you to make sure you get the products you need to successfully homeschool your children. Kim's Learning Solutions, LLC 979.236.5286 Web: kimslearningsolutions.com E-Mail: bilikimcornwell@gmail.com 16007 Via Shavano, Ste. 102, San Antonio, TX 78249 Learning solutions that address both the strengths and the needs of the individual Private tutoring and assessments/evaluations. LearningRx - San Antonio Northeast: 1270 N Loop 1604 E Ste. 1302, SA TX 78232……….210.960.8296 Northwest: 6222 De Zavala Rd #203 , SA TX 78249……………...210.920.7785 Web: www.learningrx.com They are here to assist those with cognitive skills training (Brain Training). They offer these programs to all that are at least 4 years old and up to 94 years old (just must be verbal). The programs are anywhere from 12 to 40 weeks. It is all private pay and it is $90 an hour with the average being 4 1/2 hours a week. They do have payment options that vary depending on the program that is selected. TOBII Dynavox Assistive Technology 800.344.1778 Web: www.tobiidynavox.com We make touch based and eye controlled computers and solutions for special education that help individuals with motor and speech impairments lead richer and more independent lives. Previous Next

< Back MONEY MANAGEMENT & ESTATE PLANNING About Financial Services Our money management and estate planning resources provide information on financial planning and estate planning providers for individuals with autism and their families. These resources can help families plan for the financial future of their loved ones with autism and ensure they have access to the resources they need. MONEY MANAGEMENT & ESTATE PLANNING A Amazing Home Care 210.979.6022 1325 N. Flores, Ste. 114, SA TX 78212 Special match savings program for people with limited income. Helps build futures. Also includes program for buying a vehicle. LiftFund 1-888-215-2373 Web: https://www.liftfund.com/ Small business loans. AXA Advisors Jeffrey Moore 713.402.6400 E-Mail: jeffrey.moore@axa-advisors.com 8000 IH 10 West, Ste. 750, SA TX 78230 Carol Bertsch – The Law Offices of Carol Bertsch, PC 210.892.4555 Web: www.assistingseniors.com E-Mail: staff@assistingseniors.com 4950 San Pedro Ave., SA TX 78212 Long-term Care Planning, Estate Planning, Probate, Special Needs Trusts Catholic Charities 210.222.1294 Web: www.ccaosa.org EMail: info@ccaosa.org 202 W. French Place, SA TX 78212 Legal Services including immigration, wills and advanced planning services, guardianship, and legal aid. Offers a money management program that is designed to prevent the exploitation of disabled or elderly adults who are at risk of losing their independence due to their inability to manage their financial affairs. Cheryl McMullan 210.212.4076 111 Soledad, Ste. 300, SA TX 78205 Estate Planning, Guardianship & Medicaid Coalition of Texans with Disabilities 512.478.3366 Web: www.txdisabilities.org E-Mail: info@txdisabilities.org 1716 San Antonio St., Austin, TX 78701 Estate and family planning/trust Disability Benefits Assistance 210.732.6078 814 W. Euclid, SA TX 78212 Assist with applying for disability Heard & Smith, LLP Web: www.heardandsmith.com Social Security Disability Law ................................210.820.3737 10715 Gulfdale St., Ste. 100, SA TX 78216 Inheritance and Guardianship Law .......................210.904.3200 9601 McAllister Frwy., Ste. 620, SA TX 78216 Jim House 210.821.6863 8526 N. New Braunfels, SA TX 78217 Estate Planning, Guardianship K.T. Whitehead 210.930.4300 Web: www.whitehead-elderlaw.com 3004 Nacogdoches Rd, SA TX 78217 Estate Planning, Guardianship & Medicaid, Certified Elder Law Attorney Symmetry Financial Services, Inc 210.477.7140 Web: https://www.symmetryfinancialsolutions.com/ E-Mail: pst@symmetrytx.com 19230 Stonehue, Ste. 4200, San Antonio, TX 78258 Financial planning for people with special needs. Previous Next

< Back Engage Gifted and 2e Learners by Embracing Their Tendencies Julie Skolnick Mar 18, 2021 I recently found an old report card. Maybe I should say ancient — it was from the second grade! It would have been funny — the clear statements of my abilities juxtaposed with my distractibility — except that the teacher focused on changing my behavior rather than igniting my intellect. This is the song often sung about gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners. Twice exceptional refers to people identified as gifted with a concurrent learning difference or disability. I know all too well the tendency for grownups to feel as though they must wait for behavior to “get under control” before they can challenge or enrich learners. I know this from the countless client individualized education plans, teacher emails, and neuropsychological reports I’ve read, as well as from conversations and consultations with hundreds of parent clients. The first-quarter comments in second grade for me were juxtaposed like this: Julie reads above grade level. Julie needs to challenge her energies and spend more time concentrating on her studies. There are no suggestions to fan the flames of my reading passion or engage my “energies” to develop talent or provide a challenge. The sheer lack of elaboration on my strength is fascinating to me. It felt like it was an “obviously Julie is smart” moment, “we don’t have to address that — it’s the behavior that is the problem.” What a beautiful way to encapsulate the gifted and 2e learner’s experience — where strengths are ignored or overlooked to focus on deficits and behavior. When struggles are magnified and prioritized over strengths, we plant seeds of doubt about the very thing that defines the gifted child’s essence. The following critique turns gifted characteristics on their head, as though having unique and strong opinions about topics is a bad thing. She distracts others. Can be very out-spoken and strong willed. She has the ability to do better. (sic) I actually laughed out loud at that one. Guess what, second-grade teacher? I haven’t changed! The purpose of this article is to share why it’s so important to celebrate and encourage gifted tendencies rather than squelch our gifted and 2e kids’ essence because they are difficult to harness. Can you imagine if I took my teacher’s advice and stopped pushing back or challenging ideas? I certainly would not have become a lawyer, let alone have created a business to challenge and reframe gifted and 2e parenting and education. What I do all day long is push back against systems and teach advocacy to positively reframe and lift up the 2e person’s experience. So often adults try to meld children into someone convenient for them and their adult situation. I’m certain it would have been easier for my second-grade teacher had I conformed . But I ask myself, why would a teacher — who is there to teach — ever want someone to sit and face forward? That child is not learning; that child is ingesting. Gifted and 2e kids, they don’t do that. They devour, and as they chew on ideas, they need to share, push back, and look at the information from multiple angles. This is what is known as critical thinking. This is how learning happens. Ancient rabbis perfected the art of argument. They took one book, the Torah, and they grappled with it from all angles. The more questions and pushback, the better. There is no knowing — until there is debate, critique, conversation, and even quarreling. This should be the paradigm for teaching. It’s how learning sticks. I’m sure teachers are wondering, “But how do you control a class like that?” Gifted and 2e learners are great problem-solvers. Ask them! At the beginning of class, set up the rules. Let them know how you want the class to run and ask them what needs to happen (or not happen) to keep the class under control and relevant. Ask what happens when someone departs from the rules. The same thing goes for gifted and 2e kids in the home. Rather than shutting them down, or shutting them up, lay down rules. Recognize the greatness that is their critical thinking, their questioning, their refusal to take someone at their word. Then give them perspective. Let them know how it feels when they never do anything you ask without a fight. Put it back on them and ask, “How can we make this better for both of us?” Let them solve your problem. Often teachers and parents communicate black-and-white expectations to children whom they wish were more flexible. They set up behavior plans, charts, incentives, and gimmicks to get kids to do what they want — when what gifted and 2e kids deserve is respect for their “energy” and intellect. When teachers and parents take the time to applaud gifted and 2e kids’ natural tendencies, to explain the broader viewpoint of how certain intense behaviors affect others, they gain the learner’s trust. This, in turn, opens up discussion for how to make situations better for all parties. The alternative, critiquing, expecting the worst and ignoring underlying reasons for behaviors, serves to induce anxiety, underachievement, and school- or task-refusal. As a student, because I had a high drive and motivation to please, I ended up partially adapting to my second-grade teacher’s rules. In fact, the final comments on my report card that year demonstrated that I could grin and bear it, doing meaningless and rote work. I’m happy to say, however, that I maintained my gifted gumption. Julie has made tremendous strides in completing her daily assignments. She does however need to channel her energies. Has a tendency to be very outspoken. (sic) Had she asked, I’m sure I would have described better ways to show my knowledge based on my learning. In a similar vein, a client’s 7-year-old son came home from school one day and shared that they were discussing how cars were made. They watched a movie and learned the steps of the assembly line. Throwing his hands up in frustration, this child asked, “Wouldn’t it be more interesting if the teacher asked us to think about what steps it takes to make cars, and in what order and then allowed us to share our thoughts instead of just telling us?” Just taking the time to hear the learner’s thoughts allows them to express their true self and thereby increases resilience when they have something difficult to face. Previous Next

< Back ADVOCACY About Advocacy Services Advocacy plays a crucial role in advancing the rights and needs of individuals with autism and their families. Our resource library offers information on community-based and social advocacy, including grassroots organizing, public policy initiatives, and community outreach. We also provide resources on educational advocacy, including strategies for navigating the special education system, securing appropriate educational services, and collaborating effectively with school districts. COMMUNITY BASED & SOCIAL ADVOCACY Disability Rights Texas Statewide Intake 512.454.4816 Web: www.disabilityrightstexas.org 222 W. Braker Ln., Austin, TX 78758 South Texas Regional Office 210.737.0499 6800 Park Ten Blvd., Ste. 208-N, San Antonio TX 78213 Intake hours are from 8AM -5 PM. Telephone number 1.800.252.9108 (Intake Specialist). Advocates for people with disabilities to secure their human, legal, and service rights, and assists them in advocating for themselves for these same rights. Strives to establish and expand rights and services for people with disabilities, to inform all individuals of the rights of people with disabilities, and to inform and refer individuals to programs and services. Texas Council on Developmental Disabilities 512.437.5432 Web: http://www.tcdd.texas.gov/about/governance/ E-Mail: tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov 6201 E. Oltorf, Suite 600, Austin, TX 78741-7509 T he DD Act provides for a Council to be appointed by the Governor of each state to serve as the governing board for the state’s developmental disabilities council. EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY 101Advocacy 210.722.9974 Web: www.101advocacy.com Sylvia Farber: sfarber@101advocacy.com 101 Advocacy helps families navigate through the special education or 504 processes by educating families on special education/504 laws and their rights, collaborating with parents to get effective educational programs and services from school districts, reviewing the IEP to ensure it is written to meet individual student needs, and assisting at ARD/504 meetings. 101 Advocacy offers bi-lingual advocacy. Brighton Center - Special Education Support Services 210.826.4492 Web: www.brightonsa.org 14207 Higgins,SA TX 78217 265 E. Lullwood, SA TX 78212 SESS is a one-time 3-hour class that includes a meal, childcare, and a SESS Graduation Certificate with 3hr Credits. These are small group clinics designed to address concerns and questions about your child’s ARD/IEP. Please bring a copy of your child’s most current ARD/IEP document. Sessions held at various times and locations throughout San Antonio. Please call for more information. Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach 210.960.6635 Web: https://www.eaglesflightsa.com/ 26520 Fire Dance, Boerne, TX 78006 E-Mail: info@eaglesflightsa.com Advocacy provided for Special Education needs. Contact Pam Allen. Girasol Margain 210.826.4492 Web: www.BrightonSA.org Brighton Center, 265 E. Lullwood, SA, TX 78212 E-Mail: gmargain@brightonsa.org Special Education Advocate and Trainer Jennifer Fitzhugh 210.415.6098 E-Mail: jenniferlayne@sbcglobal.net Advocacy/Consulting-Advocacy for families who need ARD support; also, provide trainings for parents and professionals. Juan Hernandez 210.826.4492 Web: www.BrightonSA.org 265 E. Lullwood, SA TX 78212 E-Mail: jhernandez@brightonsa.org Special Education Advocate and Trainer Karla Calla 210.826.4492 Web: www.BrightonSA.org 265 E. Lullwood, SA TX 78212 E-Mail: kcalla@brightonsa.org Special Education Advocate and Trainer Lorene Dill 210.367.5710 Web: www.dillardadvocacy.com E-Mail: Lorene@DillardAdvocacy.com 6058 Crab Orchard, SA TX 78240 Provides consulting and training as well as advocacy services in all areas of special education. Able to attend ARD meetings with parents to help advocate for your Child’s rights; provides parents with information and training to increase their advocacy skills to make informed decisions regarding their child’s education. Partners Resource Network – Team Project – Region 20 409.898.4684 Web: www.partnerstx.org . 1090 Longfellow Dr, Beaumont, TX 77706 SA Independent Living Services (SAILS) 210.281.1878 Web: www.sailstx.org 1028 S. Alamo, SA TX 78210 SAILS provide information and assistance to people of all ages with disabilities and their families to access support systems and promote changes that result in full access to the community. SAILS can also provide information and education on the Americans with Disabilities Act and information on disability rights. Services are available to residents in 28 counties. You may call them for assistance Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and you do not have to have an actual doctor diagnoses to be assisted. The Legal Framework 432.561.4332 Web: framework.esc18.net/ Region 18 providing Statewide Leadership for the Legal Framework for the Child- Centered Process in Texas; In collaboration with the Division of IDEA Coordination at the Texas Education Agency; The resource page provides access to documents which are used in the Special Education Process. Special Education Support Services (SESS) 210.826.4492 Web: www.brightonsa.org 14207 Higgins, SA, TX78217 SESS is a one-time 3-hour class that includes a meal, childcare, and a SESS Graduation Certificate with 3hr Credits. These are small group clinics designed to address concerns and questions about your child’s ARD/IEP. Please bring a copy of your child’s most current ARD/IEP document. Sessions held at various times and locations throughout San Antonio. Please call for more information. Previous Next

Frequently asked questions. General Services Autism Clinic How is ACN connected to the neurodiversity movement? ACN identifies as an ally of the neurodiversity movement, promoting empowerment, connection, and communication within the autism community. Our staff engages in regular training regarding implementation of neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based practices, and many of us have lived experience of having a loved one on the spectrum. Who leads ACN and provides its services? ACN is led by professionals and a dedicated board, many of whom are parents or family members of neurodivergent individuals, ensuring first-hand understanding of caregivers' challenges. How can I get involved with ACN? You can get involved with ACN by attending events, participating in programs, volunteering, or making a donation to support our mission. How can families benefit from ACN's services? At ACN, we empower the family & caregivers to be the best providers they can be. We help guide you and help you show up for your autistic loved one. Families can also benefit from ACN's services by gaining access to early diagnosis, therapies, resources, support groups, and empowerment programs. Is ACN's assistance available in Spanish? (hablamos español?) Yes, ACN provides assessments, therapies, and resources in both Spanish and English to meet the diverse needs of families. Sí, ACN brinda evaluaciones, terapias y recursos tanto en español como en inglés para satisfacer las diversas necesidades de las familias. How can I support ACN's mission? Tell your friends about us and the work we are doing. You can also support ACN's mission by making donations to help us continue providing high-quality services and resources to the autism community. How can I become a volunteer for ACN? Just reach out! Send us an e-mail to info@acn-sa.org. We've got great things coming up and can always use your help! Does ACN collaborate with other organizations? Yes, quite a few actually! ACN prioritizes forming partnerships and alliances with like-minded organizations to create a broader network of support for the autistic community. Reach out if you think we might be a good match for you. How does ACN contribute to the San Antonio community? ACN strives to make the San Antonio community more accessible and supportive for individuals with autism and their caregivers. Our new inner west side campus is here to serve, and we welcome everyone to take part in raising the bar for autism care and inclusivity in South Texas. How does ACN promote autism awareness and acceptance? ACN's programs, services, and events all work towards raising awareness and promoting acceptance of autism within the community. We encourage aunts, uncles, grandparents, teachers, and first responders, everyone to join our herd and create a circle of protection around the autistic individuals that make our world so special. How can I stay informed about ACN's events and programs? You can stay informed about ACN's events and programs by attending Coffee and Connections sessions, signing up for the blog, subscribing to our emails, following us on social media, or checking out our events page. What is the difference between Pre-K and ECSE? ECSE stands for Early Childhood Special Education. It is a program for children 3-6 years old that have received an educational evaluation and qualify for special education services to help transition into the school setting. Pre-K is typically provided to children 3-4 years old. Program admission is based on a variety of factors. If you are interested in your child attending either of these programs, you should speak to your local school district. Does my child have to be toilet-trained to go to school? No. When a child with developmental differences qualifies through educational testing for a classroom called Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), they do not need to be toilet-trained to attend. In fact, goals related to your child’s education will be made specifically for them based on this educational testing, and often, toilet-training is one of those goals. This means that the school staff will partner with you to help get your child toilet trained as part of their individual education plan (IEP). Please note that the ECSE classroom is different than a Pre-K 3 or Pre-K 4 classroom because it falls under the special education umbrella, and children must qualify for the program through individualized educational evaluation. My child has a school diagnosis, do they need a medical diagnosis as well? Your child will benefit from having both a school diagnosis, which is called educational eligibility, and a confirmed medical diagnosis of autism. Educational eligibility will assure that your child is given the correct variety and intensity of educationally-focused therapies and supports, while a medical diagnosis helps your child gain further access to clinical supports that might be recommended. It is important to note that children do not have to wait for a medical diagnosis of autism to gain access to therapy, as even a determination of developmental or speech-language delay might open the doors for your child to begin intervention as early as possible. How do I know if my child has been medically diagnosed? At Autism Community Network, you will receive direct feedback from the doctor and other members of the diagnostic team at the end of your visit. During this conversation, your child’s unique profile will be discussed at length, along with recommendations for support, and you will have ample opportunity to ask any questions you may have. When you receive the full report, this diagnosis will be stated in the document, and you will have the opportunity to schedule a follow-up session with our LCSW to review results and any further questions you may have. Still can't find what you're looking for? Write us a short message and well get back to you right away! First Name Last Name Email Write a message Thanks for submitting! Submit

< Back Sound and vision: How San Antonio is building inclusivity in arts and culture Nicholas Frank Dec 20, 2023 Sound and vision: How San Antonio is building inclusivity in arts and culture Anyone seeing the Classical Music Institute ’s presentation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons the morning of Nov. 1 might have thought they were at one of the ensemble’s rehearsals. The atmosphere was casual, audience members chatted, snacked and sipped from sippy cups, napped under blankets, played with phones and tablets, got up and walked the hallways of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts , fidgeted with toys, leaned in to listen to concertmaster Francisco Fullana’s comments on what to listen for in upcoming musical passages and otherwise came and went as they pleased. The public event was not a rehearsal, but the latest Valero Sensory Friendly Program performance geared toward audiences sensitive to the loud noises, bright lights, large crowds and extended sitting times typical of conventional performances. The keys to the series are inclusion and accessibility, said Kimberly Stephenson, the Tobin Center’s director of education. “It’s just a very open and welcoming environment,” Stephenson said. “We are wanting to expose everyone to the beauty and the power of the arts.” For anyone Sensory-friendly events are primarily designed to accommodate those with autism spectrum disorder who might have difficulties adjusting behaviors to social situations or communicating their needs effectively. Valero series accommodations include limiting the audience to half the standard size, keeping house lights on throughout the performance — which is limited to a one-hour duration — and encouraging patrons to talk or vocalize and move around freely. Noise levels are kept consistent so as not to startle or overwhelm with sound. For the Classical Music Institute sensory-friendly performance, Fullana frequently turned to the audience and spoke about the music they were about to hear, saying they should listen for birdsong-like passages played by the violin section and imagine a festive garden party signaled by Vivaldi’s famous melody. Jacqueline Ha brought her 2-year-old son Tiago to the performance in part because “he has a very keen ear for music.” The Tobin Center welcomes anyone to these free public events, and Ha and her partner recognize that though Tiago has not been diagnosed as on the autism spectrum, he has a short attention span and displays sensitivity to bustling crowds and loud sounds. The Four Seasons concert was the second Tobin Center sensory-friendly event they’ve attended, and Ha said they appreciate the accommodating environment. “Just the fact that we have exposure to performances at the Tobin is something that we’re really grateful for, as far as learning what parameters are conducive to him as a little being exploring himself,” she said. An invisible disability Other arts and culture organizations in San Antonio have offered sensory-friendly accommodations and specially designed events with similar modifications, in the name of inclusivity for audiences of all abilities. The San Antonio Zoo held a sensory-friendly version of its annual holiday Zoo Lights extravaganza on Nov. 20. What is normally billed as “miles of dazzling lights, festive music, and whimsical displays” was dialed down, tailored for those with sensory sensitivities. Music volume was muted by 80%, laser strobe lights were removed, other bright lights were dimmed and more sensory-friendly implement bags were made available. As with other institutions, the bags are available for free during visits at the information desk. Alex Rodriguez, the Zoo’s manager of diversity, equity and inclusion, described sensory sensitivity as “an invisible disability” that is more common than generally realized. She said thatwhen sensitivities beyond the autism spectrum are taken into account, including military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, individuals with dementia and even neurotypical adults who can become overwhelmed in overstimulating environments, “every community you are in, every family or social dynamic that you’re in, chances are somebody in that group has this [condition]” in one form or another. Everyone means everyone The Valero series at the Tobin defines its mission as “equitable services for the creative arts to promote justice, inclusion, and empowerment for all.” In a similar spirit, The Public Theater of San Antonio took Tiny Tim literally when the character intones “God Bless us, everyone” at the end of the Charles Dickens holiday classic A Christmas Carol . The theater company’s version of the play that ran Dec. 1-17 integrated deaf and hard-of-hearing actors, with a script adapted to shift between moments of speaking and moments communicated only through American Sign Language (ASL). The reworked script by Tim Hedgepeth and Anthony Ciaravino features a Scrooge, played by hearing actor John O’Neill, who learned sign language as a youth in love with a deaf woman and is moved to draw on his past to communicate with Tiny Tim, played by deaf actor Josiah Sammy Esqueda. The staging of the play aims to be as inclusive as possible and might help lend insight to hearing audiences into how deaf people communicate. “This production includes spoken word, moments of ASL, and supertitles,” said producing artistic director Jimmy Moore. “So we are communicating at any one point in two to three different ways.” The Public Theater has provided ASL nights since December 2015, said Robert Cardoza, founder of the Stage Hands sign language services company and assistant director of the production. But staging a play with a fully integrated deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing cast is new, Moore said. Deaf actors, such as Missy Smith in the dual roles of Belle and Mrs. Fred, react to light cues rather than sound cues and interpret between sign language words and spoken words, which in some cases differ slightly. For example, she’ll sign “I finally accept you” while speaking “I at long last embrace you.” Moore said the play is just the beginning of such inclusive performances. “It is a really great first step for the Public to learn what it means to be more accessible to the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in San Antonio.” Growing awareness While a 2016 Kronkosky Charitable Foundation report found San Antonio to be “an exceptional hub for autism services,” with a wide range of professionals who provide autism care, the report concluded that demand for services far outstrips supply. But Patty Vela, chief development and outreach officer of the nonprofit Autism Community Network , said accommodations such as sensory-friendly events are on the rise. Experts at the nonprofit including occupational therapist Adrienne Gaither have helped such local organizations as Morgan’s Wonderland and Methodist Hospital establish programs to welcome individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. The Tobin Center’s sensory-friendly performances date back to the very start of its programming, Stephenson said, shaped in part by the help of the Autism Theater Initiative in New York and Kulture City, a nationwide organization that provides sensory-inclusive certification to venues interested in accommodating people with sensory needs. The DoSeum children’s museum researched Kulture City initiatives for its new Beyond Limits program, said program educator Shauna Brookins. Sensory-friendly Beyond Limits events take place after regular hours to limit crowds, with lighting dimmed and sound volumes lowered. Brookins plans four such events per year, with the next taking place Wednesday evening with a Winter Wonderland theme. The museum also provides sensory-friendly accommodations every day, Brookins said, with sensory backpacks that include headphones, sunglasses, fidget toys and a museum map that locates quiet zones including the Calm Corner, an enclosed, sound-dampened retreat room. Both Brookins and Vela encouraged parents to observe their children to detect areas of sensitivity, whether they shy away from loud sounds or avoid particular stimuli, or, as Ha said of her son, may simply need to get up frequently to walk around and burn off excess energy. “We’re first-time parents, we’re trying to learn how to meet him with where he’s at,” Ha said. And Rodriguez said she’s heartened by the growing awareness that many, if not most people, have some form of sensory sensitivity and that institutions are responding. She has auditory sensory sensitivities and visual impairments that make her sensitive to light, she said, and sometimes needs to walk away from stimuli to recuperate. “So for someone like me … coming into spaces like the [sensory-friendly] Zoo Lights [display] where the lights weren’t so overwhelming for me, it was much easier for me to enjoy that environment,” Rodriguez said. The next Tobin Center sensory-friendly performance is Pilobolus Is a Fungus , March 19 at noon. See the whole article with pictures here . Previous Next

< Back RESIDENTIAL SERVICES About Residential Services Our residential services resources provide information on residential options available for individuals with autism who require support with daily living skills. These resources can help families find appropriate residential options for their loved ones with autism. ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Complete Life Care – Cade’s Cove House 210.520.0774 6647 Cade’s Cove, SA TX 78238 ICF-MR/RC Council Oaks Community Options 210.646.0717 Provides ongoing evaluation; planning; 24-hour supervision; coordination; and integration for health or rehabilitative services in a protected residential setting to individuals with disabilities; please call for a full listing of available programs; fees; scheduling and eligibility. Dreams Come True Assisted Living 210.979.6420 3242 Swandale St, SA TX 78230 State funded group home for men ages 19 and above with disabilities; provides a protected residential setting; ongoing evaluation; planning; 24-hour supervision; coordination and integration for health or rehabilitative services to help men with disabilities function at their greatest ability. Please call for a full listing of available programs; fees; scheduling; eligibility and availability. Most insurance including Medicaid and Medicare accepted. Eldorado Adult Living Center 210.599.8656 Mailing Address: PO Box 33487, SA TX 78265 Physical Address: 12302 Gran Vista St, SA, TX 78233 El Dorado Adult Living Center offers assisted living for people with disabilities by offering comprehensive and individualized health care and rehabilitation services to individuals to promote their functional status and independence in San Antonio; Texas. Assists males ages 18 and up. Medicaid and private pay only. Enhanced Living Services 210.599.4449 4422 Centergate St., SA TX 78217 ICF-MR/RC, HCS Hill Country San Antonio Management, Inc 210.340.8256 Web: www.hillcountrysanantoniomanagementinc.com 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 108, SA, TX 78230 Hill Country San Antonio Management Inc. is a Medicaid based program that provides services to Individuals with disabilities in the Austin, San Antonio and Corpus Christi areas. Hill Country San Antonio Management Inc. is a Home and Community Based Services (HCS) provider agency; and we also provide services to individuals enrolled in the Texas Home Living (TxHmL) program. Some services provided include nursing, physiological and physical therapy. For information about services offered; please call. Clients need to be assessed by AACOG prior to being accepted for residential services. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted insurances. Homelife & Community Services, Inc 210.736.3334 Web: https://homelifeandcommunityservices.com/ 2401 Wilson Blvd., SA TX 78228 HCS, Texas Home Living General Revenue Lifetime Living, Inc 210.651.0279 Web: http://lifetimelivinginc.com/ E-Mail: info@LifetimeLivingInc.com Central Main Office: 5425 N. Loop 1604 E., SA TX 78247 Specializing in community-based services for those with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Home & Community Based Services (HCS), Texas Home Living Services (TxHmL), Classes, & General Revenue Services (GR); Accept Traditional Medicaid thru Approved Medicaid Waiver Programs & Private Pay. Mission Road Ministries 210.924.9265 Web: www.mrmsat.org E-Mail: info@mrmsat.org 8706 Mission Rd, SA TX 78214 We provide each child with professional; 24-hour AWAKE care by trained; attentive staff allowing the child to thrive and grow into a successful and happy adult. We provide our partnering families with time and respite from the 24/7/365 care that often overwhelms families with children with special needs. Our caregivers are rested and ready to provide focused and loving for each of the children in their care. Our caregivers are not distracted like parents and foster parents are with other obligations like cooking dinner; doing laundry; driving other children to practices. They are 100% focused on the special children in their care. Furthermore; our caregivers all participate in 50+ hours of professional training each year. Our greatest strength: three 8-hour shifts of ready; rested and loving caregivers providing 24/7/365 awake care. For more info, you can call Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. Mission Road Ministries - Campus Cottages 210.924.9265 Web: https://www.missionroadministries.org/programs/children/ 8706 Mission RD, SA TX 78214 Mission Road provides residential care for children (3 to 17 years of age) with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in five homes on our 22-acre South San Antonio campus. Mission Road cares for children from all areas of Texas. To schedule your own private campus tour please call, or you can also take a virtual tour of the campus on the website. Mosaic of South Central Texas 210.967.0566 Web: www.mosaicinfo.org 1804 NE Loop 410, SA TX 78217 Mosaic is a faith-based organization serving people with disabilities living in group residences. All services are provided in a typical community-based setting which includes individuals living as roommates in a group home setting. Individuals receive 24-hours a day to provide assistance with completing daily living skills; meal planning and preparation; budgeting; shopping and medication administration. Assistance provided include matching a person receiving services with someone who provides the assistance needed for daily living in a family-like or roommate like setting. Residential and facilitative services include: skills training and adjunctive therapies with 24-hour supervision and coordination of the individual program plan. Providence Place - Legacy Program 844.546.8697 Web: www.provplace.org E-Mail: info@yourstore.com 6487 Whitby Rd., SA TX 78240 Two residential programs for young adults with disabilities after high school. Both are 2-4 years in length and teach/practice work and independent living skills. Oasis Home is an eight bed ICF Group Home and Legacy is an apartment living program for a young person who is already independent enough to not need supervision (case management is provided). Premieant 210.525.1509 1218 Arion Pkwy., Ste. 106, SA TX 78216 HCS and Texas Home Living providers; Provides services to individuals with disabilities like group homes; foster care and transportation to doctors’ visits; serves those 18 years old or older; HCS and Texas Home Living providers. R & K Specialized Homes, Inc 210.805.0802 Web: www.RKhomes.net 1550 NE Loop 410, Ste. 206, SA TX 78209 ICF-MR/RC, HCS A for-profit provider of Medicaid and private pay programs for people with disabilities; provides Dayhab; vocational and supported employment services. The Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) is a Medicaid program that provides residential services in the community through group homes. Services include; adaptive aids; specialized therapies; behavioral supports; community supports; respite and nursing. Primary eligibility requirements include a diagnosis of disability and the individual must live at home with their family or on their own. Clients need to be assessed by AACOG prior to being accepted for residential services. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; tours of facilities can be arranged by calling office. Reaching Maximum Independence (RMI) - Group Homes 210.656.6674 Web: http://www.rmihomes.org 6336 Montgomery Dr., SA TX 78239 Reaching Maximum Independence; Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that assists adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the San Antonio area live and work as independently as possible. --Our group homes; supported apartment programs and foster care services allow individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to choose the residential option that best meets their needs. Rescare - Residential Services and Home Health 210.979.7009 Web: http://www.rescare.com 3700 Belgium Ln, SA TX78219 ResCare Residential Services provides support to adults and children that need assistance with daily living. With almost four decades of experience in the disabilities services field; we are the country’s leading provider of services to people with disabilities. We offer a comprehensive range of services through: Community Living; Signature Services (day services/sheltered employment; respite/home care; case management; support services - physical; occupational; and speech therapy/nursing); Signature Quality and Training Programs; Rest Assured Telecare; and Supported Employment. Clients need to be assessed by AACOG prior to being accepted for residential services. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted insurances. River Gardens 830.629.4400 750 Rusk St., New Braunfels, TX 78130 ICF-MR/RC South Texas Community Living Corp 210.494.1030 Web: https://icltexas.com/ 2391 NE Loop 410, Ste. 110, SA TX 78217 ICF-ID, HCS; South Texas Community Living Corporation is an Intermediate Care Facility for individuals ages 18 and older with disabilities. We operate 6-bed group homes and an array of additional services to meet the needs of those individuals. We provide the full array of the following HCS services below: Audiology; Adaptive Aids; Behavioral support; Case coordination; Day habilitation; Dietary; Direct care in 3 and 4- bed group homes; Direct care in the natural home (Supported Home Living); Host (Foster) Care; Minor home modifications; Nursing (LVN and RN); Occupational; Physical and Speech therapy; Respite care; Social work; Specialized dental care and supported employment. Eligibility is done thru AACOG; Medicaid is accepted. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Southwind Fields 210-526-1567 Web: www.southwindfields.com 6851 Citizens Parkway, Ste. 224, SA TX 77829 The Southwind City Locals program is designed for men and women of a wide variety of abilities. Whether living in their own place, or at home with a caregiver, a Southwind Local Advisor will come to them. If living at home is what's best for now, we'll help build skills to reach new levels of independence towards tailor made goals. City Locals already living in the community, may stay in their current place of residence, should they choose to do so. Those moving to the area, or who would like to relocate, may reside in an affordable Southwind partnership apartment complex, maintaining their own lease agreements, while enjoying the fellowship and community of living alongside other Southwind City Locals. City Locals receive basic case management services from our City Local Advisors, who will check in several times weekly to assess health & safety of the living environment, bus training (if appropriate), assistance with assuring bills are paid on time (if applicable), and the offer of assistance for financial management, employment search and retention (if applicable), medical needs, personal care, and independent living skills training. Specialized Home Life 210.599.8656 12302 Gran Vista, SA TX 78233 POBox33487, SATX 78265 ICF/ID Group Home The Arc of San Antonio Web: www.arc-sa.org Northeast side: 13430 West. Ave., SA TX 78216.................210.490.4300 North side: 6530 Wurzbach, SA TX 78240...........................210.682.4200 Day habilitation program; Life Enrichment and recreation for, teens and adults, ages 14 or older with developmental or other cognitive delays, 1-8 ratios; M-F, six-hour program; before and after care available. We accept HCS, General Revenue, and private pay; part-time available. Teen recreation program offered only during the summer. Limited reduced slots. The Center for Health Care Services 210.434.7001 Web: www.chcsbc.org 806 S. Zarzamora St., SA TX 78207 Assists adults suffering from mental illness; provides Adult Mental Health Intake and Crisis Management. Applications are taken on a walk-in basis from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Availability is on a first come first serve basis. Bring a valid ID; proof of income; and proof of residency. Yes I Can 210.599.6668 10807 Perrin Beitel, Ste. 100, SA TX 78217 HCS; call from 8-5 CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES CLASS Community Living Assistance and Support 877.438.5656 Interest list in Austin for individuals with a diagnosis of development disabilities and related conditions. Deaf/Blind Multiple Disabilities Program 877.438.5658 Interest list in Austin for those with diagnosis of deaf, blind, and a developmental disability. HCS - Home and Community Based Program 210.832.5020 Interest list in San Antonio for individuals with a diagnosis with intellectual disabilities. MDCP - Medically Dependent Children’s Program 877.438.5658 Interest list in Austin for individuals with a need for skilled nursing services up to age 21. YES - Youth Empowerment Services 210.735.2341 For children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances to live in the community with their families. Previous Next

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