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< Back Jarrod Purkeypile, MA CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist Jarrod Purkeypile began his speech pathology journey after earning two unrelated undergraduate degrees from Southwestern Adventist University and volunteering for two years in South America. In 2014, he completed his master's degree from the University of Kansas and moved to Oklahoma City to join their only bilingual pediatric therapy clinic. After the birth of his first son, Jarrod and his family moved to San Antonio, where he worked for 8 years in the home health industry, before finding ACN in 2024. Jarrod has experience working in schools, clinics, homes, daycares, summer camps, children's gyms, and from home via telehealth. His talents include silly voices, juggling, imaginative play, cartwheels, storytelling, and more. Outside of work, Jarrod keeps himself busy with his 3 lively children and his beautiful wife, Eileen. His home is always full of soccer balls, Lego robotics, tabletop artwork, dark chocolate, and blissful noise. He enjoys dates at the Tobin, watching cartoon movies, playing sports, and the occasional free moment. jarrod.purkeypile@acn-sa.org 210-435-1000

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

< Back NUTRITION PROGRAMS About Nutrition Services Our nutrition program resources provide information on nutrition programs and resources available to individuals with autism and their families. These resources can help families find support for food chaining, special dietary needs, and access to healthy food options. NUTRITION PROGRAMS Center for Complementary Medicine 210.733.0990 Web: www.complemed.net 1931 NW Military Hwy, Ste. 203, SA TX 78213 Services include clinical nutrition, homeopathy, vitamin and mineral supplements, essential fatty acids and special diets including gluten free, casein free, yeast-free and allergen-free. Previous Next

< Back Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy Improved Long-Term Child Outcomes Catherine Aldred Mar 27, 2023 Despite Autism being an enduring condition affecting 2% of people globally, evidenced intervention to improve the developmental impairments is limited. Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT) is currently the only scientifically evidenced early social communication intervention to demonstrate long-term improved child social communication outcomes into middle childhood. The PACT intervention has shown long-term improvement of autism core symptoms within randomised clinical trials (RCTs). PACT relatively low-intensity approach is referenced in UK national guidance for the new autism care pathway from pre- to post-diagnosis and education support. The evidence base Within the NICE recommendations for intervention and support for autistic development in early childhood, only two interventions met the evidential criteria set by NICE for inclusion.PACT was one of these (the other was JASPER). These two therapies were described as “social communication interventions” and their evidence was the basis for the NICE recommendation to services to consider social communication intervention for autism intervention. Both these therapies work with parents or teachers, and have evidence to improve autistic children’s social engagement, adaptation, communication, and in the case of PACT, autism symptoms. No other therapies were considered to have evidence of effectiveness. Recent independent reviews (e.g. Sandbank et al 2020) have reached similar conclusions. These findings should therefore guide evidenced commissioning of services in autism. How does Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy work? Parents or caregivers are guided through the six steps of PACT by a certified professional using video feedback techniques delivered in 12 alienate week sessions for six months and monthly maintenance sessions for a further six months. Caregivers send a video of a 10-minute interaction or play with their child to the therapist before each video feedback session. PACT builds on existing skills by sharing and analysing the best video clips identifying new strategies and techniques, summarised in an individual written programme for 30-minute daily practice between sessions. How is PACT different from other interventions? PACT has some unique distinguishing differences from other parent-mediated interventions. Firstly, it is the only intervention to use effective video- feedback methods with parents and caregivers and to use them within a modern developmental science-based model to optimise the social communication environment for the neurodivergent child. Secondly, PACT is the only intervention that has shown long-term sustained effectiveness in high-quality clinical trials in improving child autism outcomes for six years after the end of intervention. The Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy Trial An RCT of PACT delivered pre-school demonstrated significant endpoint effects to reduce symptom severity on ADOS Calibrated Severity Score (CSS) and ADOS-2 total algorithm score (Pickles et al. 2016; Carruthers et al. 2021). At follow-up, six years after the endpoint, treatment effects on child symptoms, adaptive outcomes, and child initiations with a parent were significantly sustained (Pickles et al. 2016). Furthermore, a mechanism study of the long-term impact identifies the ‘active processes’ by which interventions achieve their effects and provides insights into causal processes in development. PACT Trial Methods: Of 152 children randomised to receive PACT or treatment as usual between 2-5 years of age, 121 (79.6%) were followed 5-6 years after the endpoint at a mean age of 10.5 years. Assessors, blind to the intervention group, measured Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale Combined Severity Score (ADOS CSS) for child symptoms and Teacher Vineland (TVABS) for adaptive behaviour in school. PACT Trial Results: The treatment effect on child dyadic initiation with the caregiver (Dyadic Communication Measure for Autism, DCMA) was sustained through the follow-up period. Increased child initiation at the treatment midpoint mediated the majority (73%) of the treatment effect on follow-up ADOS CSS. A combination of midpoint child initiations and the direct effect of treatment also mediated the near- significant effect on follow-up TVABS. PACT Implementation The scalability of early evidence-based intervention is a global health priority. A not-for-profit social enterprise IMPACT CIC (Interaction Methods for Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy), established in 2017, disseminates PACT through a cascading ‘train the trainer’ model and implementation trials. Implementation trials test the feasibility, cultural acceptability and equal easy access to PACT in different contexts, including middle and low- economic settings. PACT video feedback methods are ideally adapted to online videoconference implementation. Pilot testing of online PACT has proved acceptable, feasible and accessible to families; further large-scale trials are in progress. Conclusions: Early social communication intervention can improve child social engagement with long-term generalised outcome effects on developmental. One thousand professionals have received PACT training, cascading PACT in twenty-six countries with six international implementation trials. Implications for autism services PACT is universally acceptable and feasible for implementation in different countries and cultures, enhancing autism care pathways from early identification and pre-diagnostic to post-diagnostic and education support. PACT training is available for professionals with appropriate training and qualifications and a minimum of two years of experience in autism. Please visit the website www.pacttraining.co.uk for more information on PACT training. Previous Next

< 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 Nicolle Reyna, MS CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist Nicolle Reyna holds a Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Texas Woman's University, a BA in Psychology from the University of the Incarnate Word, and a special education teaching certificate from Region 20. Nicolle was a special education teacher for 13 years in Edgewood ISD and San Antonio ISD where she developed a passion for helping students reach their maximum potential with the mindset that ALL children can learn. Prior to ACN, Nicolle worked in Early Childhood Intervention ( ECI) for 10 years where she enjoyed meeting and working with so many wonderful children and their families. Nicolle is passionate about empowering parents and caregivers with the tools they need to help their child learn and grow since they know them best! When Nicolle is not devoting her time to her career, she can be found cheering on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (fan by marriage) and the San Antonio Spurs with her husband, daughter, and two dog children, Theo and Bentley. Nicolle is a proud mom of a 21 year old neurodivergent daughter and loves to face time across the miles with her 5 year old neurodivergent niece. nicolle@acn-sa.org (210) 435-1000

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

< Back Noelia Cheatham Billing Specialist Noelia Cheatham joins our team as a Billing Specialist with twenty three years of work experience with an Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECI). Her work background also includes working as a Special Education Teacher’s aide, interpreter and Peer Counselor for the Women Infants and Children Program (WIC). At WIC she taught health related classes in English and Spanish. Noelia is very involved with an orphanage in Mexico, Casa Hogar. She organizes drives for school supplies, school uniforms, and bi-yearly summer festivals for the children. She has two grown children and her hobbies are crafting, gardening and baking. Noelia is excited about new opportunities with ACN and helping to serve the community. noelia.cheatham@acn-sa.org (210) 435-1000 ext. 5008

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< Back Karen Dominguez Intern, The University of Texas at San Antonio