Autism Support and Treatment

Autism Support and treatment:

ABA; sensory integration; PEC’s; Respite; family support

FEAT – Houston: ABA Resource Information & Training

FEAT-Houston is a non-profit organization that provides information and training on treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder using techniques based on applied behavior analysis (ABA). We sponsor workshops, meetings, a newsletter, and regular emails. Our tuition reimbursement and conference stipend programs help support the development of ABA resources in the Greater Houston area and make it possible for more teachers and parents to learn about effective teaching methods for children, teens and adults with autism. We are supported primarily by individual contributions and volunteer efforts. http://www.feathouston.org/

Greater Houston Chapter Autism Society of America P. O. Box 2871 Houston, Texas 77252-2871

Directory of local chapters, society sponsored respite programs for families impacted by Autism and PDD. http://www.houstonchapterasa.org/index.html

Tangible Difference Learning Center

TDLC's purpose and goal is to effectively serve families with special needs children by providing quality ABA, Speech Therapy, and Professional Counseling services in the Greater Houston area. When it comes to Tangible Difference, hope is NEVER lost! Treatment programs developed to suit individual needs!

Tangible Difference Learning Center is an ABA-based clinic that provides:

 Quality Applied Behavior Analysis  Speech-Language Pathology services  Social Skills classes  Parent Training  and Professional Counseling services all in one location for families in Houston and the surrounding area http://tangibledifference.com/

The Dan™ Center for Autism Wellness and Recovery The Dan Center relates the holistic management to a “House with Many Windows.” As learning deficits and autism are wide in spectrum, there is also a wide berth of alternatives to approach the disorders. The “House of Autism and the Learning Challenged,” has many windows from which it can be viewed or understood. • If one looks at it merely from one window, one will only see one room of the house. • If one looks through the ABA window, the approach may be behavioral. • If one looks through the nutritional window, the approach may be through diet and/or detoxification. • If one looks through the Occupational Therapy window, the approach may be through sensory integration and activities of daily living If one looks through Irlen Syndrome, the approach may be through scotopic sensitivity screening and colored overlays. • If one looks through the Tomatis and Berard window, the approach may be through vibroacoustics, auditory processing and listening. http://www.thedancenterforautism.com/philosophy.html

The Arc of Greater Houston 3737 Dacoma, Suite ‘E’ Houston TX 77092 713-957-1600 (English and Spanish) Katy, Spring Branch, Cypress Creek [email protected] www.thearcofgreaterhouston

 Children /adults with mental retardation, autism and other developmental disabilities  Newsletter, educational advocacy, Right to Learn Program  Information and referral, respite, social/leisure, self advocates, sibshops, monthly meetings Resource Guide for Families of Children with Special Needs, online or by mail Familias Hispanas del ARC Community Family Center 7425 Avenue E Houston TX 77012 Mercedes Alejandro: 713-869-9582 Maria Ibarra: 713-699-3295

 Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month  Child care provided  Spanish speaking group

The Arc of the Gulf Coast 4034 Avanti 1600 E. Highway 6 #201 Pearland TX 77581 Alvin TX 77512 281-388-1161 281-388-1161 www.arcgc.org

 Serves Brazoria & Galveston County  Children / adults with mental retardation, autism and other developmental disabilities  Newsletter, advocacy and family support programs, monthly meetings

The Arc of Fort Bend County 3660 Glen Lakes Lane Missouri City TX 77459 281-499-2234 FAX: 281-499-5967 [email protected]

 Children /adults with mental retardation, autism and other developmental disabilities  Social/recreation/Special Olympics programs  Educational advocacy, client and self-advocacy programs  Newsletter, monthly meetings

ASPIE Asperger's Syndrome Parent-Professional Information Exchange Williams Trace Baptist Church 16755 Southwest Frwy Sugarland TX Website: www.aspieinfo.com E-Mail: [email protected]

 Parent/professional support group  Monthly meetings with “Parent Partners” (veteran AS parents available)  “Parent Packet” Asperger’s related resources for Houston area

Autism Society of America-Northwest Houston Chapter Texas Autism Advocacy & Support Graceview Baptist Church 25510 Tomball Parkway Tomball TX 77375 North Campus Education Building-Fellowship Area Michelle Guppy: 281-686-0103 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org

 For parents and professionals in NW Houston area including Tomball, Magnolia, Spring, Klein, Cypress  First Tuesday evening of month (except January, June & July)  Internet list for autism related groups and organizations, parents and professionals

Autism Society of America - Greater Houston Chapter P.O. Box 2871 Houston TX 77252 713-513-7575 [email protected] www.ghcasa.com

 Children/adults  Newsletter  Meets the second Saturday of the month (medical center location)  Child care available as requested

Autism Society of America - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter P. O. Box 57865 Webster TX 77598 www.ASA-TGCC.org

 Children/adults  Newsletter, seminars, workshops  Meets second Tuesday evening of every month

Baytown Parents' Support Group for Autism Spectrum Disorders St. Paul's Lutheran Church 712 Schilling Avenue Baytown TX Joanna Gold-Baker: 281-428-7776 Rosemary Holm: 281-424-3145

 Contact Joanna Gold-Baker for meeting dates/times

Bilingual Group for Hispanic Mothers (Pasadena) Harris County Health Department-Southeast Clinic 3737 Red Bluff Pasadena TX Dana Wallace, Social Work: 713-740-5025

El Grupo de Apoyo 4401 Lovejoy (Ripley Community Center) Houston TX 77003 Faustino Lopez: 713-921-3036

 For families of children with mental retardation, autism and other developmental disabilities  Spanish-speaking  Meets last Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m.

Heart to Heart P.O. Box 1889 Huntsville TX 77342 936-291-9412

 For parents of children with autism, ADHD, and other disabilities  Meets 2nd Tuesday of month at Huntsville Elementary School  Free childcare available upon request

Noah’s Room 1924 Calumet Houston, Texas 77004 Judy Allen 832-549-8874 KimDixon@[email protected] JAllen@[email protected]

 Call or e-mail for meeting dates/activities

Parent Advocates for Autism Spectrum Treatment (PAAST) Montgomery County Library 104 Interstate 45 North Conroe TX Carolyn: 936- 448-4075 Dorothy: 936-890-6506

PDD/Autism Spectrum Support Group (Humble) For parents of pre-school & elementary age children Contact: Holly at 281-361-8654