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< Back EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION About Early Intervention Services Our early childhood intervention resources provide information on early intervention services available for young children with autism. These resources can help families access services that can improve outcomes and help children with autism reach their full potential. BEXAR COUNTY AVANCE - San Antonio 210.270.4630 Web: www.avancesa.org 118 North Medina Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 Meaning "advance" or “progress,” AVANCE serves as a trusted guide to assist under-resourced families of young children in overcoming isolation and lack of opportunity. Using our unique two generation education and relationship-building methodology, we help family members become the best parents, employees, and citizens they can be. Brighton Center 210.826.4492 Web: www.brightonsa.org 14207 Higgins Rd. San Antonio, TX 78217 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 Camino Real Community Services 830.266.5500 Web: www.caminorealcs.org 19965 FM 3175, Lytle, TX 78052 ECI Services, Mental Health Services, Intellectual & Developmental Disability services. Center for Healthcare Services - CHCS-ECI, formerly PACES 210.261.3300 Web: https://chcsbc.org/ 5802 S. Presa, San Antonio, TX 78223 Offering a variety of services for parents with children under the age of 3, who are experiencing developmental delays. Services include case management, family centered services, activities in familiar settings, and more. Mo family is turned away because they cannot afford to pay. Free services for children on Medicaid. Other services provided based on family size and adjusted income. City of San Antonio Head Start - Edgewood ISD 210.444.7825 Web: www.eisd.com 5358 W. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78237 Serving Edgewood ISD; early Head Start/CCP Program in Bexar County for children ages 6 weeks to 35 months. City of San Antonio Head Start - San Antonio ISD 210.206.5500 Web: www.saheadstart.org 1227 Brady Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207 Serving San Antonio ISD; early Head Start/CCP Program in Bexar County for children ages 6 weeks to 35 months. Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center 210.614.3911 Web: www.easter-seals.org 2203 Babcock RD., SA TX 78229 Easter Seals provides services, education, outreach and advocacy so people living with ASD and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities; Intervention strategies for children with ASD – Applies Behavior Analysis (ABA), Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based (DIR) and The Education of ASD and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH). You can call to schedule an appointment and a representative will come out to your home for an evaluation. Education Service Center- Region 20 210.370.5200 Web: www.esc20.net 1314 Hines Ave., SA TX 78208 For more information see the following web-site: https://www.esc20.net/apps/pages/special-education Epic Pediatric Therapy 210.226.9536 Clinic: 98 Briggs Ave., Ste. 990, San Antonio, TX 78224 Home Office: 6800 Park Ten Blvd., Ste. 246-E, San Antonio TX 78213 In-home and clinic therapy, services available include speech, occupational and physical therapies, private duty nursing and enteral services (tube/oral). Epic Pediatric Therapy Services is one of the largest pediatric therapy providers in Texas. We provide personalized physical, occupational and speech therapy to children, adolescents and young adults ages 0-21 in our kids-centered clinics or in the non-clinical setting. Family Service Association 210.299.2400 Web: www.family-service.org 702 San Pedro Ave., #102 , SA TX 78212 Serving Northeast, Northside, Southwest, Judson, East Central, Fort Sam Houston and South San Antonio ISDs San Antonio ISD 210.554.2200 Web: www.saisd.net 141 Lavaca St., San Antonio, TX 78210 Serving San Antonio ISD; Pre-K and Head Start Small Hands Big Hearts Pediatric Therapy 682.738.3056 Web: http://shbhtherapy.com 404 Racquet Club Blvd. Bedford, Texas 76022 In-Home sensory integration therapy, camp, and Parent’s Night Out activities. Accept most major insurances as well as well as traditional Medicaid and CHIP. HILL COUNTRY Boerne Homespun 830.249.6067 216 Market Ave., Suite 120, Boerne, TX 78006 Provides home-based services for children age 0-3 years who may be needing therapy or service coordination. Children may qualify if they have a medical diagnosis, developmental delay, or atypical development. Fredericksburg Homespun 830.997.9503 Web: www.hillcountry.org 1328 S State Hwy 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 ECI Services, Mental Health, Adult Residential Services; Serving Gillespie, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Menard Counties; accepts Medicaid, CHIP, Private Insurance Hill Country MHDD-ECI Homespun 830.741.8083 Web: www.hillcountry.org 728 18th St., Hondo, TX 78861 Mailing Address: PO Box 433, Hondo, TX 78861 ECI program serves families with children birth to 36 months with developmental delays or disabilities, also providing family support and specialized services to strengthen family’s ability to access resources and improve their child’s development through daily activities. Kerrville Homespun 830.257.2277 Web: www.hillcountry.org 313 Leslie Dr, Kerrville, TX 78028 ECI Services, Mental Health Adult Residential Services, serves Kerr County; accepts CHIP, Private Insurance, Medicaid Uvalde Homespun 830.278.6261 Web: www.hillcountry.org 324 Crystal City Hwy., Uvalde, TX 78801 ECI Services Mental Health Adult Residential; Services Kinney, Real, Uvalde Counties; accepts Medicaid, CHIP, Private Insurance 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

Autism Community Network Casino Night All About All in for Autism Place your bets on BIG futures! On Friday, November 7, from 6–10 PM at Club Giraud , guests will step into a Monte Carlo–inspired evening filled with classic casino games, signature cocktails, and artisan small plates. Sparkling conversation, lively music, and exciting raffle prizes set the stage for a night to remember. Hosted by our fabulous event co-chairs this glittering night promises lively gaming, elegant dining, and the joy of knowing your play creates lasting impact . Dress in Monte Carlo Chic (black tie optional) and prepare to roll the dice for a cause that changes lives. Whether you sponsor a table, purchase individual tickets, or simply come to play, every chip on the table helps build a more inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming future. Event Co-Chairs Vincent & Charlotte Dawson Jake & Emery Everhart Bryson & Maddy Marshall Jonathan & Sallie Schneider Reserve Your Spot How to Attend Whether you’d like to bring a full table of friends, attend with a single Joker ticket, or make a bigger impact as an event sponsor, there’s a perfect way for you to go all in for ACN. The evening calls for Monte Carlo Chic – Black Tie Optional . Think elegant evening wear with a touch of European glamour—cocktail dresses, floor-length gowns, and sharp suits or tuxedos are all welcome. Individual Tickets ● $200 per guest ● Enjoy a full evening of casino-style games, signature cocktails, artisan dishes, and raffle prizes Table Purchase Options ● $2,000 - $10,000 for a reserved table of eight ● Ideal for companies, friend groups, or families who want to celebrate and support ACN together. Various sponsorship opportunities available. Reserve Your Tickets Now Sponsorship Opportunities Elevate your impact and visibility while supporting autistic children and their families. Sponsorships include premium seating, recognition, and added perks such as raffle tickets and casino chips. Every chip played and every dollar raised goes directly toward Autism Community Network’s mission to provide diagnostic services, innovative therapies, camps and clubs, caregiver education, and free community events that strengthen and celebrate neurodiverse families. Become a Sponsor A Full House — $25,000 CASINO & AGENCY ATTENDEE SPONSOR Two reserved tables of eight AND one respite table donated for families to attend, elevated favors, table signage, event signage, 10 raffle tickets per attendee and playing chips Texas Hold'em — $15,000 VENUE SPONSOR Two reserved tables of eight, elevated favors, table and event signage, 8 raffle tickets per attendee and playing chips High Stakes — $10,000 DINNER SPONSOR One reserved table of eight, elevated favors, table and event signage, 6 raffle tickets per attendee and playing chips Royal Flush — $5,000 COCKTAIL SPONSOR One reserved table of eight, table and event signage, your company logo on the evening’s cocktail napkins, 4 raffle tickets per attendee and playing chips Lucky Hand — $3,000 DESSERT SPONSOR or SMALL PLATE SPONSOR Reserved seating for four people, event signage, 2 raffle tickets per attendee, and playing chips Straigt Flush — $2,000 CHAMPAIGN SPONSOR or FLORAL SPONSOR or COCKTAIL SPONSOR or DESSERT SPONSOR or TABLE BEVERAGE SPONSOR Reserved seating for four people, event signage, 2 raffle tickets per attendee, and playing chips Become a Sponsor Event Details Date & Location Friday, November 7 · 6:00–10:00 PM Club Giraud 707 N St Mary's St. San Antonio, TX 78205 [view map ] Ample on-site parking is available, and complimentary valet service will be provided. The club is fully accessible; if you need specific accommodations, please email info@acn-sa.org. Dining & Drinks Guests will enjoy chef-attended carving stations, passed artisan dishes, and signature cocktails crafted especially for the evening. If you or a guest have dietary restrictions, kindly email info@acn-sa.org so we can ensure an exceptional experience for everyone. Reserve Your Tickets Now Games & Entertainment Place your bets on a variety of classic casino experiences, including: Craps tables Blackjack tables Roulette tables (additional games to be announced) Enjoy a festive atmosphere with live entertainment and a dedicated cigar area for those who wish to savor a fine smoke. Raffle Prizes Throughout the night, try your luck with exciting raffle drawings offering premium prize packages. Every ticket purchased fuels ACN’s mission to support autistic children and their families. Dress Code The evening calls for Monte Carlo Chic – Black Tie Optional. Think elegant evening wear with a touch of European glamour—cocktail dresses, floor-length gowns, and sharp suits or tuxedos are all welcome. Why Support ACN Every chip played and every raffle ticket purchased at All in for ACN helps Autism Community Network create BIG futures for autistic children and the people who love them. Proceeds from Casino Night directly fund ACN’s year-round programs and services, including: Early and accurate diagnosis so families can access vital supports at the right time. Innovative and evidence-based therapies and supports such as Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT), sensory-based interventions, and neurodiversity-affirming care. Enriching camps and after-school clubs, where children build skills and confidence in a sensory-safe environment Family and caregiver education through free programs such as Coffee & Connections. Free community events that reduce stigma, strengthen relationships, and celebrate neurodiversity. By attending or sponsoring Casino Night, you help ensure that children across San Antonio—especially those in historically underserved neighborhoods—receive compassionate, evidence-based care and opportunities to thrive. Your evening of fun makes a lasting impact! Together we can build a community where autistic individuals are celebrated, supported, and empowered to live their fullest lives. Reserve Your Tickets Now

Sensory Safety: Fostering Relationships to Support Social-Emotional Development in Children Time AM Breakout Session - 10:00 AM Presenter/Facilitator Dr. Carrie Alvarado, PhD, OTR, PACT Accredited Provider and PACT UK Associate Adrienne T. Gaither, OTR, C-SIPT, C/NDT, PACT Accredited Provider Back to Course List < Back About the Course This session explores how sensory and relational safety work hand-in-hand to form the foundation of emotional wellbeing and learning readiness in children. Participants will gain an understanding of how neurodevelopmental differences can impact sensory processing and increase vulnerability to sensory trauma, often affecting a child’s ability to feel safe, connected, and regulated. Through a trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate lens, attendees will learn actionable strategies—such as coregulation, responsive caregiving, and predictable routines—that promote both sensory and relational safety, supporting deeper social-emotional growth and resilience in all learning environments. Objectives Participants will define sensory and relational safety and describe their interconnectedness in creating a foundation of wellbeing and learning readiness in children. Participants will explain the foundational neurodevelopmental differences that can impact sensory processing and create a vulnerability for sensory trauma, influencing a child’s ability to feel safe and connected in various contexts. Participants will apply trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate strategies that buffer these vulnerabilities and support sensory and relational safety through predictable routines, coregulation and responsive caregiving. Dr. Carrie Alvarado, PhD, OTR, PACT Accredited Provider and PACT UK Associate Adrienne T. Gaither, OTR, C-SIPT, C/NDT, PACT Accredited Provider Dr. Carrie Alvarado is the Chief Operating Officer of Autism Community Network (ACN) and holds a PhD in Infant and Early Childhood Development with a focus on Infant Mental Health and Developmental Disorders. She is the creator and director of the Earliest Connections Clinic, which provides early diagnosis and therapeutic intervention for high-risk infants and toddlers, and she leads ACN’s DIRFloortime and PACT programs, offering intensive, dyadic coaching through in-vivo and reflective video feedback. Her research centers on sensoriaffective integration, attachment, and the optimization of parent-mediated interventions via telepractice; she developed the Sensoriaffective Interactional Attunement Scale (SAIAS) and is currently working on the Emotional Intelligence and Praxis in Play Scale (EIPPS). Dr. Alvarado was the first accredited PACT practitioner in the U.S., serves as an Associate with PACT UK, and is a DIR®Floortime™ Certified Expert Clinician and Assistant Faculty for the Profectum™ Foundation. She has held leadership roles with STAR Institute, Fielding Graduate School of Psychology, and UT Health’s OTD Program. Carrie is a passionate innovator and connector, deeply committed to empowering families and clinicians alike. She is also the proud mother of three daughters, wife of 24 years, devoted animal lover, Huberman Lab fan, and a proud family member to several beautifully neurodiverse relatives who continue to inspire her work and life. Speaker Disclosure: Dr. Alvarado receives a salary from Autism Community Network. Adrienne Gaither, Chief Program Officer at Autism Community Network (ACN), is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting children and families. A graduate of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Adrienne has practiced in nearly every pediatric OT setting and has served as a vital member of ACN’s team since 2009. She is a Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT) Accredited Practitioner and a core part of ACN’s interdisciplinary diagnostic team, using a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming lens to support children’s development. Adrienne holds specialty certification in the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT), has advanced training in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), and played a key role in the development of Morgan’s Wonderland, particularly in designing the park’s Sensory Village. In addition to her work at ACN, she serves as a Program Director and Sensory Consultant for Kinetic Kids, Inc., a local nonprofit offering sports and recreation to children with special needs. Outside of work, Adrienne enjoys time with her husband, two children, and two dogs, as well as running, singing, and traveling. Speaker Disclosure: Ms. Gaither receives a salary from Autism Community Network.

< Back SAPD cadets learn how to respond to incidents involving people with autism Tiffany Huertas Apr 2, 2024 SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio nonprofits have teamed up to create a training program to help San Antonio police cadets better understand autism spectrum disorders. Any Baby Can of San Antonio, a local nonprofit serving families with children and youth facing serious health or developmental challenges, is part of the group behind the program. Robert Peaden, director of Autism Services at Any Baby Can San Antonio, said it teaches cadets how to respond to incidents involving people with autism. “What they look like when it comes to recognizing from level one to level three on that spectrum. And then after that, after about two hours of instruction there, we do about two hour instruction of the response phase,” he said. Peaden has a passion for helping parents navigate autism spectrum disorder. His son Logan was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was two years old. “My son was diagnosed at two years old at Triple Army Medical Center in Hawaii when I was in the United States Air Force,” Peaden said. Peaden’s love for his son brought him to the program. “I would describe my son as the nicest person you’ve ever met in your life,” Peaden said. Any Baby Can San Antonio teamed up with the nonprofit Family ADDventures to start the program last year. “My mission is to keep children with autism out of the school to prison pipeline,” said Nicole Santiago, CEO of Family ADDventures. Santiago is passionate about this training and explains the reason it started. “One of my clients was unlawfully arrested and I filed a complaint and we had a meeting and the police were open to us coming in to train,” Santiago said. San Antonio Police Department officials say every cadet class is now taking the trainings. “We talk about different sensory needs. Different communication needs. So, for example, I have communication boards I use. So sometimes if someone becomes with their anxiety, they become non-speaking, they can use the board to point to what they want to say,” Santiago said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports about 1 in 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder. “Autism is a developmental disability or disorder that is diagnosed in childhood, and it affects communication chiefly, it also affects social skills, sensory processing,” Adrienne Gaither, director of caregiver empowerment at Autism Community Network said. The Autism Community Network also played a big role in the program and is involved in the training. “I think the most important strategy is to be open minded and also to take a step back when they encounter a person with autism and really think about what accommodations can be made. How they can read the communication of someone who might have a communication impairment. And also to draw on the training that we’ve providing and not to be scared of that call,” Gaither said. “The training is super helpful because it helps develop a level of competency in our new officers. These are cadets preparing to become officers serving the community, and it helps them to develop relationships and to learn how to interact with really all people from our community,” Jeremy Spencer, police officer at SAPD and instructor at the training academy said. April is National Autism Awareness Month and KSAT community is partnering with Any Baby Can to help raise awareness. Tune in for the KSAT Community “Town Hall: Understanding Autism”, hosted by Tiffany Huertas. You can watch live at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 through the KSAT+ streaming services. Also, Any Baby Can San Antonio is hosting its 20th Annual Walk for Autism on April 20, 2024 at Palo Alto College. Watch Autism Community Network's Director of Caregiver Empowerment, Adrienne Gaither, work with other community nonprofits to educate the SAPD about autism here: https://www.ksat.com/video/news/2024/04/02/sapd-cadets-learn-how-to-respond-to-incidents-involving-people-with-autism/ Previous Next

< Back TRANSPORTATION About Transportation Services Transportation can be a significant challenge for individuals with autism and their families. Our resource library provides information on transportation options, including accessible transportation services, school transportation, and public transportation resources. TRANSPORTATION Alamo Regional Transit (ART) 1.866.889.7433 AACOG - Transportation for Seniors 60+. 8700 Tesoro Dr., Ste. 700, SA TX 78217 Alamo Service Connection (Medical Transportation) 210.477.3275 For Medical or dental appointments. Medicaid or CSHCN eligibility required. Area Agencies on Aging Directory https://apps.hhs.texas.gov/contact/aaa.cfm Medicaid Routine Medical Transportation Program 877.633.8747 Web: Click Here 1100 W. 49th St, Austin, TX 78756 There are here to provide Non-Emergency rides if you call and notify them at least 2 working days in advance; but as far as 30 days out; if you are out of town at least 5 days out of town as long as you are receiving Medicaid Benefits. Their ways of transport include; bus; van; taxi; rail for in town and bus; van; rail or airline for out of town. If a child 14 years old or younger they must be accompanied by an adult; 15 - 17 can ride alone if parent fills out consent form; also teen parents may ride alone with their child; without an adult. They are also able to accommodate those with disabilities, such as wheelchair bound. For more information, you may vista their website or call into the office. Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to schedule a ride; but transportation 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM Monday - Saturday. They also have a reimbursement plan for gas; lodging and food; for more detailed information, please contact the office. Methodist Healthcare Health Bus 210.647.7433 Web: www.sahealth.com/about/community/health-bus.dot Offers free transportation to Metropolitan Methodist Hospital and any of its facilities, as well as to doctors on the medical staff at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital. Serves select zip codes; wheelchair accessible; call 48 hours in advance to reserve. Patient Air Transport Helpline 1.800.296.1217 Web: www.patienttravel.org Makes referrals and provides assistance for patients who must travel long distances for evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment, and who need financial assistance to do so. VIA Transportation Services 210.362.2140 Web: https://www.viainfo.net/viatrans-paratransit/ 800 W. Myrtle, SA TX 78212 Complimentary para-transit provided to individuals who have disabilities that prevent them from using fixed route bus service; provided during the same hours of the day, same days per week and within three- quarters of a mile of a fixed bus route. Applications must be verified by the applicant’s physician and eligibility is then determined. Well’s Waldo Wheels 210.647.7433 Web: https://sahealth.com/patients-visitors/methodist-healthcare-health-bus.dot Provides services for pregnant women who go to Methodist facilities for well-checks and to assist parents in getting their children to medical appointments; Spanish-speaking drivers are available Previous Next

< Back Wishlist Empowering families, one gift at a time. Explore our wish list! The spirit of giving is alive, and you have the power to brighten someone's day in the most meaningful way. We invite you to join us in making a difference by selecting a gift from our carefully curated Amazon Wish List. Every item on this list holds the potential to bring joy and comfort to the lives of those we serve at Autism Community Network. From educational tools that spark curiosity to sensory items that soothe, your thoughtful gesture can create a positive impact that lasts far beyond the moment. How to contribute: Visit our Amazon Wish List Choose an item that resonates with you. Complete your purchase, and it will be sent directly to us. Experience the joy of knowing you've made a positive difference! Your gift, no matter how small, has the potential to make a big impact. Let's get started

< Back RESPITE SERVICES About Respite Services Sometimes you need a break, we totally get it! Respite services provide short-term relief for families and caregivers of individuals with autism. Our resource library provides information on respite care options, including in-home and out-of-home services. PARENT’S NIGHT OUT / DAY RESPITE Artful Start Web: www.artfulstart.org E-Mail: artfulstart@gmail.com Artful Start organizes art programs for children with special needs throughout the community. Programs are run by trained volunteers with an adaptable curriculum to allow all participants to reach their maximum potential. Children’s Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) —Teen and Adult Day Adventure 210.671.8112 Web: www.campcamp.org E-Mail: michelle.elble@campcamp.org Physical Address: 2525 Ladd St., Bldg. 3850, Lackland Air Force Base, TX 78236 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27086, SA TX 78227 A supervised social program for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities, ages 14-40 (with no aggressive behavior); scheduled for one Saturday per month. Activities include dinner, movies, sporting events, concerts, and dances; teens may bring a date. Respite Club membership required. Mission Road Ministries - Mom’s Morning Out 210.334.2437 Web: missionroadministries.org/programs/children/moms-morning-out E-Mail: lbutler@mrmsat.org 8706 Mission Rd, SA TX 78214 Mission Road Ministries offers Mom’s Morning Out *each month. The program allows parents with children with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) some much deserved free time - even “me” time. This fun and important program is available to families living in San Antonio & Bexar County caring for a child with IDD. Tuition cost is $40/ child for 4 hours of care and must be between the ages of 6 thru 17. The program is from 9 AM - 1 PM. Program runs 1 Saturday per month and dates are on the website. Respite Care of San Antonio 210.737.1212 Web: www.respitecaresa.org 605 Belknap Pl., SA TX 78212 Families may bring their children (6 wks. To 17 yrs.) with special needs and medical complex conditions. Monday - Friday from 7:30am –6pm; non-disabled siblings (up to the age of 12) welcome. San Antonio Busy Bodies 210.545.2840 Web: https://www.sabusybodies.org/programs.html E-Mail: info@sabusybodies.org 11985 Starcrest Dr, SA TX 78247 Busy bodies is a learning center providing services for children including the development of fine and gross motor skills; balance; ocular motor control; attention span; self-esteem; and social skills. To qualify for the program; the child must attend an initial assessment for $200; in which the doctors determine what kind of treatment the child requires. The following therapy sessions are $35/hour. Busy bodies accepts some commercial insurance; but mainly private pay. Special Reach Inc 210.784.7478 Web: https://www.specialreach.com/ 6851 Citizens Pkwy suite #220 , San Antonio TX 78229 Party night is a Special Reach’s unique twist on Parent’s night out. It’s a great opportunity to develop social skills and meet other children aged 6-18. Additional summer program locations are available as well as new programs such as San Antonio Adventure Program. RESPITE CARE Mission Road Ministries - Respite Care 210.334.2437 Web: https://missionroadministries.org/lets-talk 8706 Mission RD, SA TX 78214 Children with Intellectual Disabilities have lived on the campus of Mission Road for nearly 65 years. We know what it takes to care for children who require individualized attention and constant supervision. At Mission Road we can provide your child with a weekend of fun and activity; while giving you the rest and relief you deserve. Your child will spend the weekend in one of our 5 cottages; interacting and playing with other children; all under the watchful eye of trained residential care professionals. A gymnasium; basketball court; sensory room; playground and Open Air Pavilion provide the backdrop for stimulating activities. A menu of meals and snacks carefully designed by our licensed dietitian are served family style. Our on- campus Health Care clinic dispenses any medications your child may need during their stay. Maxim Healthcare Services 210.341.3800 Web: https://www.maximhealthcare.com/ E-Mail: SanAntonioTX@maxhealth.com 7550 IH 10 West, Ste. 1001, SA TX 78229 Contact Person: Angela Barker, Business Development Manager Provides Private Duty Nursing, Companion services, respite care; Insurances accepted: Traditional Medicaid, Superior Medicaid, AmeriGroup, Molina, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Health Care, TriCare, Humana Military, Cigna, Care Centrix and most other insurances. Please, feel free to call the office should you need help with a funding source. Ramiro P. Estrada Respite Station - Children’s Hospital of San Antonio....210.704.3497 519 W. Houston, SA TX 78207 A respite program for families of children with developmental disabilities and multiple medical conditions; the program is available to children from birth to 18 years of age who require skilled car and medical support services. Respite Care of San Antonio 210.737.1212 Web: www.respitecaresa.org Davidson Respite House (DRH), 605 Belknap Place, SA TX 78212 Emergency/crisis facility dedicated to caring for children with special needs and complex medical conditions. Children may be placed at the DRH by their families so that they may attend to a crisis. Children are placed by the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services as a result of abuse or neglect; cares for children ages 0 to 17 years of age. The shelter is open 365 days per year, 24 hours per day. Previous Next

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< Back CHILDCARE About Childcare Services Our childcare resources provide information on finding high-quality childcare options for individuals with autism. These resources can help families find providers who are trained and equipped to support children with autism and provide them with the care they need. CHILDCARE PROVIDERS Brightstar Kid Care 210.377.3355 Web: www.brightstarcare.com/san-antonio-north-central-/child-care/ 7410 Blanco RD, Ste. 200, SA TX 78216 We offer flexible sick-day childcare and sitter services and pediatric home care; including a wide range of home care services for children with special needs. Our clinical caregivers are experts in well-baby and newborn care. Our in-hospital companions give family caregivers a respite break and peace of mind that their child is being looked after when in the hospital. Brighton Center 210.826.4492 Web: www.brightonsa.org 14207 Higgins RD, SA TX 78217 Bright Beginnings Child Care Center: NAEYC Accredited Center, curriculum is designed to meet the needs of each child based on his/her developmental level; ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Family Endeavors 210.208.5700 Web: www.familyendeavors.org 535 Bandera RD, SA TX 78228 This agency provides a myriad of programs including Fairweather Programs; Supportive housing; job training; employment; case management; and supportive services provided to individuals and mothers with disabilities and their children. Children & Youth Services; Licensed after school programs; childcare & learning centers; and summer day camps. Joy Learning Center - Child Care 210.736.2552 250 Sherwood Dr, SA TX 78201 JLC provides quality childcare for children diagnosed with Autism between the ages of 18 mos. - 12 yrs. Specialized in early learning intervention and individualized instruction for children with language and learning disabilities. Low Page 39 staff to child ratio and staff holds degrees in occupational and speech therapy; psychology and ABA. Mi CASA 210.561.7660 Web: www.micasachildcenter.com 8601 Cinnamon Creek, SA TX 78240 A day program for school age students, from 6:30 a.m. till 6:30 p.m. Respite Care of San Antonio – Daycare 210.737.1212 Web: www.respitecaresa.org Christ Episcopal Church, 605 Belknap Pl., SA, TX 78212 Families may bring their children (6 wks. To 5 yrs.) with special needs and complex medical conditions, Monday - Friday from 7:30pm – 4pm (extended care 4pm -6pm); non-disabled siblings (up to the age of 5) welcome. Study Hall Learning Center 210.615.0565 Web: www.studyhalldaycare.com Multiple Locations Summit Christian Center 210.402.0565 Web: www.summitsa.com/ministries 2575 Marshall RD, SA TX 78259 Summit offers many different programs dependent upon the age of your child. They offer a nursery for ages 2 months to 3 years; a King’s Court - ages 4 to 1st grade; Elevate - grades 2nd through 5th; Emerge - grades 6th through 8th; The X - grades 9th through 12th and other young adults programs. They also offer divorce care for children of divorced parents; which includes a program to help kids deal with the hurt caused by the separation; provides special needs Sunday school classes with a trained staff. Also offers Parents and Challenges Support Group and field trips for children ages 2 to 18. CHILDCARE REFERRAL & RESOURCES City of S.A. - Head Start 210.206.5500 Web: saheadstart.org 1227 Brady Blvd, SA, TX 78207 Family Service Association - Smart Start 210.299.2400 Web: www.family-service.org E-Mail: support@family-service.org 702 San Pedro, SA, TX 78212 Provides consultants who assist with connections to local child care resources and community agencies, as well as national agencies and information; SMART START Connections is a network member of the National and Texas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Association (NACCRRA and TACCRRA) and the national Child Care Aware system. Basic services are no charge. Online Child Care Search Web Only Web: https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Search_Texas_Child_Care/ Spectrum Sitters, LLC 512.777.2676 Web: www.Spectrum-Sitters.com E-Mail: contact@spectrum-sitters.com Serving Central Texas; Texas Association of Child Care Resource Specialized Sitters for Special needs children. Provide both on call sitters, as well as long term sitter referrals. Texas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies 210.299.2424 Web: www.taccrra.net 702 San Pedro Ave., SA TX 78212 Assists in locating a network of childcare resource and referral agencies serving communities throughout Texas; includes help for childcare for children with special needs. Texas Department of Family & Protective Services 210.333.2004 Web: www.txchildcaresearch.org Provides an online search of all Texas licensed facilities including center-based childcare and home-based childcare. Database is searchable by location and programs provided, such as special needs care, acceptance of childcare subsidies and transportation. Inspection reports of facilities available online. Previous Next