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
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
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
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
7735 Mockingbird Lane, San Antonio, TX 78229
The Foundation School for Autism - San Antonio
210.402.0253
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
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
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
East Central ISD
6634 New Sulphur Springs Rd. SA 78263
210.648.7861
Director: Mary Eitinear & Nina Pugh
Edgewood ISD
900 S. Eduardo, SA 78237
210.444.8103
Director: Jose Hinojosa
Harlandale ISD
12121 S E Loop 410., SA 78221
210.989.5250
Director: Della Taylor
Judson ISD
8205 Palisades, SA 78233
210.945.5348
Director: Theresa Arocha-Gill
Lackland ISD
2460 Kenly Ave., Bldg. 8265,SA 78236
210.357.5042
Director: Hans Palmer
Military ISD Co-op (Ft. Sam, Lackland, Randolph Field)
3921 Bowley, SA 78234
210.368.8771
Director: Hans Palmer
North East ISD
8961 Tesoro Dr., Ste. 500, SA 78217
210.407.0185
Director: Carol Bushnell
Northside ISD
5651 Grissom Rd., SA 78238
(210) 397-8742
Director: Krista Garcia
San Antonio ISD
1702 N. Alamo St., SA 78215
210.225.2406
Director: Kristen E. Williams
Schertz-Cibolo- Universal City ISD
200 W. Schlather St. Cibolo, 78108
210.945.6426
Director: Kim Williams
Somerset ISD
PO Box 279, Somerset 78069
1.866.465.8828
Director: Ramiro Nava
South San ISD
5622 Ray Ellison Blvd. SA 78242
210.977.7250
Director: Julie Silva
Southside ISD
1460 Martinez-Losoya Rd., SA 78221
210.882.1600
Director: Kendal Olah
Southwest ISD
11914 Dragon Ln., SA 78252
210.622.4355
Director: Robert Robinson
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
Lytle ISD
PO Box 745, Lytle 78052
830.709.5128
Director: Robby Pierce
Pleasanton ISD (Atas- McMull Co-op)
831 Stadium Dr., Pleasanton 78064
830.569.1355
Director: Keri Cooper
Poteet ISD (Atas- McMull Co-op)
831 Stadium Dr., Pleasanton 78064
830.569.1355
Director: Linsey Pawelek
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
Medina ISD
One Bobcat Ln, PO Box 1470, Medina 78055
830.589.2851
Director: Sarah McCrae
Dimmitt County
Carrizo Springs Consolidated ISD
300 N.7th St Carrizo Springs 78834
830.876.3503
Director: Michelle Howard
Frio County
Dilley ISD (Spec Ed Co-op 12)
318 Berry Ranch Rd., Pearsall 78061
830.334.8007 x1132
Pearsall ISD (Spec Ed Co-op 12)
318 Berry Ranch Rd., Pearsall 78061
830.334.8007 x1132
Kendall County
Boerne ISD
123 W. Johns Rd., Boerne 78006
830.357.2098
Director: DeNette Krawczynski
Kerr County
Center Point ISD
PO Box 377 Center Point 78010
830.634.2171
Director: Jeanie Zirkel
Hunt ISD
PO Box 259, Hunt 78024
830.238.4893
Director: Cindy Lambert
Ingram ISD
510 College St., Ingram 78025
830.367.4630
Director: Dan Curran
Kerrville ISD
729 Tivy St., Kerrville 78028
830.257.2203
Director: Dan Wittle
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
La Salle County
Cotulla ISD (Spec Ed Co-op 12)
318 Berry Ranch Rd., Pearsall 78061
830.334.8001
Director: Alicia Rumfield
Maverick County
Eagle Pass ISD
587 Madison St., Eagle Pass 78852
830.758.7023
Director: Delia Gonzalez
Medina County
D’Hanis ISD (Cluster 5 Spec Ed Co-op)
308 N. Piper Ln., Uvalde 78850
830.988.2341
Director: Martha Posey
Devine ISD
1225 W. Hwy. 173, Devine 78016
830.851.0881
Director: Valerie Dykstra
Hondo ISD
2608 Ave. H, Hondo 78861
830.426.5902
Director: Cynthia Gann
Medina Valley ISD
8449 FM 471 S. Castroville 78009
830.931.2243
Director: Dr. Lonna Clinch
Natalia ISD
PO Box 548, Natalia 78059
830.663.4416
Director: Leticia Buenrostro
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
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
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
Utopia ISD (Cluster 5 Spec Ed Co-op)
PO Box 880, Utopia 78884
830.988.2341
Director: Martha Posey
Uvalde ISD
PO Box 1909, Uvalde 78802
830.591.4928
Director: Victor Baron
Wilson County
Floresville ISD (Wilson Co Co-op)
908 10th St., Floresville 78114
830.393.5300
Director: Clint Askins
La Vernia ISD
13600 US Hwy. 87 W. La Vernia 78121
210.779.6600
Director: Brenda Oates
Poth ISD (Wilson Co Co-op)
PO Box 250, Poth 78147
830.484.3390
Director: Marissa Ximenez
Stockdale ISD
503 S. 4th St., Stockdale, 78160
830.996.3551
Director: Lori Homeyer
Zavala County
Crystal City ISD
805 E. Crockett St. Crystal City,78839
830.374.2367
Director: Melissa Guerrero
La Pryor ISD
PO Box 519, La Pryor 78872
830.365.4004
Director: Rick Rodriguez
SEX & RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION
Planned Parenthood of San Antonio
210.736.2262
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
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
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
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
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.Â