San Antonio Autism Resource Guide

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Autism Services Program

Autism

Resource Guide
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February 2016
Autism Services Program

Autism Resource Guide

Any Baby Can of San Antonio is a non-profit agency and all services are provided free of charge – regardless
of income – to families who have a child birth through 17 years of age with a chronic illness, disability,
developmental delay or health risk. The child must reside in Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Blanco, Caldwell,
Comal, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Medina, Real, Uvalde or
Wilson County. Please call the Any Baby Can main office to access the assistance of a case manager who
can provide useful service coordination to guide you and your family through the many available resources

This valuable Autism Resource Guide has been compiled by the staff of the Autism Services Program at
Any Baby Can. The information is collected from community members and many parents of children with
autism who have found useful services and supports in our area. The goal of this resource guide is to
provide families with all available information so that they can make the most informed decisions regarding
their child with autism spectrum disorder. Please feel free share this guide with anyone interested. Check
our website for monthly updates, www.anybabycansa.org.

Resources are constantly evolving, please contact Rachel Vargas-Trevino at Any Baby Can for additions or
send changes via email [email protected] or phone [phone]. We encourage parents
and professionals to contact us regarding additions or deletions to the resource guide.

The Autism Services Guide is a roadmap for services in our community. This is a guide to direct you in the
recommended order to access resources in San Antonio once a child is diagnosed with autism. The intent of
the chart is to give you a list of categories and the suggested order to access those services. This is not a
representation of all available resources and is intended to serve as a helpful guide. You may access
services in the order of what you and your family find most important, and you may find other resources that
better fit your child/family’s needs.

We hope that you find this resource guide helpful in learning what services are available to you and your
family. Please feel free to share this with others that may be in need, and visit our website
www.anybabycansa.org or call [phone] for more information.

Autism Services at Any Baby Can
Any Baby Can also offers a variety services to the San Antonio autism community. Our goal is to provide
training and support to anyone interested in learning about children and individuals with autism.

Here is a list of Autism Services we provide free to our community:

 Autism Parent Training (Five Session Course with free materials)
 Group and Individual Counseling with a licensed Clinical Psychologist
 Toilet Training (Two Session Course with free materials)
 Personal Hygiene Training
 Parents Empowering Parent Care/Share Group
 Parents’ Social Night
 Autism in the Community Training for First Responders, parents and teachers
 Annual Halloween Party
 Follow up Behavior Support

Please call us at [phone] to get started

This Autism Resource Guide is brought to you by the kind support from the Kronkosky Charitable
Foundation, Baptist Health Foundation, Anderson Charitable Foundation, Koehler Foundation, United
Way, and Le Brunch des Chapeaux.

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Table of Contents

Road Map for Services Page 5
Autism Diagnosis Page 6
Case Management/Family Services Page 8
Early Childhood Intervention Page 8
Funding & Medicaid Waivers Page 11
Schools/Day Programs Page 12
ABA Therapy Providers
 Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy Page 21
Other Therapies
 Art Therapy Page 52
 Counseling Therapy Page 33
 Home Health Agencies Page 49
 Horseback Riding Page 52
 Music Therapy Page 54
 Neuro-feedback Training Page 54
 Play Therapy Page 55
 RDI Therapy Page 55
 Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy Page 56
 Therapeutic Group Activities Page 64
 Therapeutic Music Education Page 64
 Vision Impairment Specialist Page 65
 Yoga Therapy Page 65
Autism Parent Education Page 2
Advocacy Page 30
Counseling Therapy Page 33
Support Groups Page 37
Respite Services Page 42
In-Home Respite Care Page 43
Medical Providers
 Biomedical Treatment Page 90
 Dental Page 90
 Ear, Nose and Throat Page 93
 Pediatrician Page 94
 Pediatric Neurologist Page 94
 Psychiatrist Page 95
 Psychologist Page 95
 Sleep Medicine Page 95
 Ophthalmologist Page 95
 Other Page 96
Transition Services
 Adult Day Programs Page 66
 Adult Residential Services Page 67
Other Supports and Services
Autism Consultants Page 71
Behavior Crisis Management Page 73
Camps Page 74
Childcare Page 77

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Childcare Referral & Resources Page 78
Churches Page 79
Community Assistance
 General Assistance Page 82
 Medical & Prescription Assistance Page 83
 Housing/Shelter Page 84
 Food, Clothing & Utilities Page 85
 Grants and Funding Page 87
Family Violence Prevention & Assistance Page 87
Home Health Page 49
Legal Assistance Page 88
Money Management & Estate Planning Page 96
Music Page 97
Nutrition Page 97
Pharmacy Page 98
Recreation, Respite and Camps Page 44
Restaurants Page 48
Sex & Relationship Education Page 48
Social Group Training Page 98
Specialized Teaching Products Page 99
Sports Programs and Recreation Page 99
State and Federal Support Page 102
Transportation Page 103
Tutoring Page 103
Websites and Other Page 104

Autism Services Staff

 Tisha Gonzalez, M.A. SLP BCBA – Autism Services Director

210 547-3015 [email protected]

 Sandra Jacobs, M.A. BCBA - Autism Education Specialist

210 547-4821 [email protected]

 Rachel Vargas-Trevino, B.A. – Family Intervention Specialist
210 547-3010 [email protected]

 Frances Ramirez – Program Specialist
210 547-3003 [email protected]

Please feel free to contact any of our Autism Services team for information, training
and support.

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Autism Diagnosis

Assessment Intervention Management (AIM, LLC).....................................................................[phone]
Zach Salesman, Operations Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://aimllcconsulting.com
7410 Blanco Ste. 250 SA TX 78216
We provide a wide array of psychological assessments (ADHD, Dyslexia,
Autism, Neuropsychological, Learning Disability, etc.) for families. However, we
specialize in customizing the evaluation to fit the needs of the family. Since we
all come from a school background, we write our evaluations to match what the
schools want.

Autism Community Network………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[phone]
Web: www.autismcommunitynetwork-sa.org.
4242 Woodcock Drive, Suite 101, SA TX 78228
ACN provides diagnostic evaluations for children as well as parent and professional
education and training. Additionally, ACN provides resources to families through its
website, social media outlets and outreach events. ACN’s goal is to help children
with autism maximize their potential by working to expand autism awareness,
improve early diagnosis, and better connect families to the care and support
available in San Antonio. For information on workshops, trainings, or resources
please call [phone]. For referrals and scheduling an appointment please call
us or fax a referral to [phone].

BAMC Interdisciplinary Autism Team………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[phone]
Sheri Sharp
EFMP, Dept. of Pediatrics, Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston, TX 78232
Sees only Dept. of Defense beneficiaries and accepts only TRICARE
This interdisciplinary team includes pediatric speech-language pathology, child and
adolescent psychology, and developmental-behavioral pediatrics. We see children
from the greater San Antonio area and outlying military installations throughout the
region.

Dr. Carrie George, Ph.D. …………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………..……………………….[phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Clarity Child Guidance Center, 2135 Babcock Road, SA TX 78229
Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP),
specialize in the assessment/diagnosis of developmental disorders, particularly
autism spectrum and mood disorders. Provides therapy for higher functioning
Asperger’s Disorder and other PDDs. Provide therapy for children with mood and
disruptive behavior disorders between the ages of 3 and 17 years. Insurance
accepted: Tricare, Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CHIP, Community 1st,
LifeSync, and ComPsych, Texas True Choice, United Behavioral Health, and Value
Options health insurance plans. Business hours: 9am to 5:30pm, Monday through
Friday, and testing only occurs on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays.

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Dr. Charles Mike Rios ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………….[phone]
Web: www.developmentalpediatricstexas.com
Locations: Grapevine and Austin
1100 S. Main Street Ste. 103, Grapevine, TX 76051
North of Austin: Crystal Lake Baptist Church
3400 North Lakeline Blvd., Leander, TX 78641

Dr. Dawn E. Peredo, MD…………………………………………….........................................…………………………………………….…..… [phone]
Developmental Pediatrics SAMPC, 59 MDOS/MCCS
2200 Bergquist Dr., Ste. 1, Lackland AFB TX 78236
Sees only Dept. of Defense beneficiaries and accepts only TRICARE

Dr. James A. Phalen, MD………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [phone]
Chief, Developmental Pediatrics SAMPC, 59 MDOS/MCCS
2200 Bergquist Dr., Ste. 1, Lackland AFB TX 78236
Sees only Dept. of Defense beneficiaries and accepts only TRICARE

Dr. Michelle K. Ervin, MD………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………[phone]
Developmental Pediatrics SAMPC
3851 Roger Brooke Dr.
Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
Sees only Dept. of Defense beneficiaries and accepts only TRICARE

Dr. Stephen Greefkens, DO…………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………….……………[phone]
Developmental Pediatrics SAMPC
3851 Roger Brooke Dr.
Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
Sees only Dept. of Defense beneficiaries and accepts only TRICARE

The Center for Child and Family Care
Dr. Patricia Harkins, M. D…………………………………………………………….……………………………………….………………….. [phone]
Fax: .................................................................................................................................................................. [phone]
Web: [email protected]
4118 Pond Hill, Ste. 200, Shavano Park, TX 78231
Developmental Pediatrics

Dr. Jeri Penkava ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………….…………………………………[phone]
Web: www.adhdplusinc.com
1046 Central Parkway South, SA TX 78232
Does not accept Community First, Amerigroup, or Humana

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Case Management/Family Services

Any Baby Can of San Antonio……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………[phone]
217 Howard St, SA TX 78212
Web: www.anybabycansa.org
Provides case management, to families who have a child birth through the age of
seventeen, crisis assistance, referrals, small group counseling, individual counseling,
financial assistance, and parent education for children with autism.

The ARC of San Antonio…………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………….………………………[phone]
13430 West Ave, SA TX 78216
The Pam Stephens Center, 6530 Wurzbach, SA TX 78240
Web: www.arc-sa.org
Contact Person: Yolanda Fuentes, Case Management Program Director,
Email: [email protected]
Advocates for the expansion of community-based services for people with mental
retardation and other developmental disabilities. Provides client/family support
services including summer recreation, after school care, and advocacy services.
Provides Comprehensive School-Based Case Management (CSCM) and provides
assistance with Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS).

Early Childhood Intervention
Bexar County

AVANCE – San Antonio .................................................................................................................................. [phone]
Web: www.avancesa.org
934 Flanders, Room 110 SA TX 78211
Serving Harlandale ISD

Boerne Homespun ........................................................................................................................................... [phone]
Fax: ................................................................................................................................................................ [phone]
Web: www.hillcountry.org
216 Market Avenue, Suite 120, Boerne, TX 78006
Serves Kendall County; provides ECI Services, Mental Health, Adult Residential
Services; accepts Medicaid, CHIP, Private Insurance

Brighton Center………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[phone]
Fax:…………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………….[phone]
Web: www.brightonsa.org
Email: [email protected]
14207 Higgins Rd., SA TX 78217
Contact: Holly Grogan, Director

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Camino Real Community Services ........................................................................................................ [phone]
Web: www.caminorealcs.org
19965 FM 3175 Lytle, TX 78052
ECI Services, Mental Health Services, Intellectual & Developmental Disability
Services; serves Atascosa, Bee, Dimmit, Frio, Guadalupe, Gonzalez, La Salle, Live
Oak, McMullen, Maverick, Wilson, and Zavala Counties; accepts Medicaid, CHIP,
Private Insurance

Center for Healthcare Services – ECI (formerly PACES)…………………………………………………………….[phone]
Fax:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………...………..………..[phone]
Alternate Fax Numbers:.......................................................................[phone] or [phone]
Web: www.chcs-eci.org
Contact: Zaida Yzaguirre, Director
Email: [email protected]
Ernest Mendoza
E-mail: [email protected]
31 IH 10 West. SA TX 78201

Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[phone]
Fax:……………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….…………………….[phone]
Web: www.easter-seals.org
Email: [email protected]
2203 Babcock Rd., SA TX 78229
Contact: Linda Tapia, Director

Edgewood ISD ....................................................................................................................................................... [phone]
Web: www.eisd.com
5358 W. Commerce St., SA TX 78237
Serving Edgewood ISD

Education Service Center – Region 20...………………………………………………………………………….…….……………………[phone]
Contact: Janet Enriquez, Regional Autism Contact……………………………....….…..………..…..[phone]
Web: www.esc20.net
Email: [email protected]
1314 Hines Ave., SA TX 78208

Family Service Association .......................................................................................................................... [phone]
Web: www.family-service.org
702 San Pedro Ave, SA TX 78212
Serving Northeast, Northside, Southwest, Judson, East Central, Fort Sam Houston
and South San Antonio ISDs

Fredericksburg Homespun ........................................................................................................................ [phone]
Fax: ................................................................................................................................................................ [phone]
Web: www.hillcountry.org
183 Industrial Loop Fredericksburg, TX 78624
ECI Services Mental Health Adult Residential Services; Serving Gillespie, Kimble,
Llano, Mason, Menard Counties; accepts Medicaid, CHIP, Private Insurance

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Hondo Homespun ............................................................................................................................................. [phone]
Fax: ................................................................................................................................................................. [phone]
Web: www.hillcountry.org
728 18th Street PO Box 433 Hondo, TX 78861
ECI Services. Mental Health, Adult Residential Services; serves Medina County;
accepts Medicaid, CHIP, Private Insurance

Kerrville Homespun .......................................................................................................................................... [phone]
Fax: ...................................................................................................................................................................[phone]
Web: www.hillcountry.org
955 Water Street, Kerrville, TX 78028
ECI Services, Mental Health Adult Residential Services, serves Kerr County; accepts
CHIP, Private Insurance, Medicaid

New Braunfels Homespun ......................................................................................................................... [phone]
Web: www.hillcountry.org
1040 N. Walnut Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130
ECI Services, Mental Health Adult Residential Services; accepts Medicaid, CHIP,
Private Insurance

Ana I. Ortega (Becerra), MA, BCBA ......................................................................................................... [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
20267 Saddle Camp, SA TX 78259
Develops and implements and monitors comprehensive treatment plans targeting
language, social, motor, plan and academic skills. Creates behavior intervention
plans and comprehensive reports based on Functional Behavior assessments
and/or Functional Analyses. Provides staff training on ABA practices. Provide
home, school, clinic and community consultants and training.

San Antonio Head Start ................................................................................................................................. [phone]
Fax: ...................................................................................................................................................................[phone]
Web: www.saheadstart.org
1227 Brady Blvd., SA TX 78207

San Antonio ISD ................................................................................................................................................... ( 210) 554-2410
Fax: ...................................................................................................................................................................[phone]
Web: www.saisd.net
463 Holmgreen, Building E, SA TX 78220
Serving San Antonio ISD

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