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< Back Sound and vision: How San Antonio is building inclusivity in arts and culture Nicholas Frank Dec 20, 2023 Sound and vision: How San Antonio is building inclusivity in arts and culture Anyone seeing the Classical Music Institute ’s presentation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons the morning of Nov. 1 might have thought they were at one of the ensemble’s rehearsals. The atmosphere was casual, audience members chatted, snacked and sipped from sippy cups, napped under blankets, played with phones and tablets, got up and walked the hallways of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts , fidgeted with toys, leaned in to listen to concertmaster Francisco Fullana’s comments on what to listen for in upcoming musical passages and otherwise came and went as they pleased. The public event was not a rehearsal, but the latest Valero Sensory Friendly Program performance geared toward audiences sensitive to the loud noises, bright lights, large crowds and extended sitting times typical of conventional performances. The keys to the series are inclusion and accessibility, said Kimberly Stephenson, the Tobin Center’s director of education. “It’s just a very open and welcoming environment,” Stephenson said. “We are wanting to expose everyone to the beauty and the power of the arts.” For anyone Sensory-friendly events are primarily designed to accommodate those with autism spectrum disorder who might have difficulties adjusting behaviors to social situations or communicating their needs effectively. Valero series accommodations include limiting the audience to half the standard size, keeping house lights on throughout the performance — which is limited to a one-hour duration — and encouraging patrons to talk or vocalize and move around freely. Noise levels are kept consistent so as not to startle or overwhelm with sound. For the Classical Music Institute sensory-friendly performance, Fullana frequently turned to the audience and spoke about the music they were about to hear, saying they should listen for birdsong-like passages played by the violin section and imagine a festive garden party signaled by Vivaldi’s famous melody. Jacqueline Ha brought her 2-year-old son Tiago to the performance in part because “he has a very keen ear for music.” The Tobin Center welcomes anyone to these free public events, and Ha and her partner recognize that though Tiago has not been diagnosed as on the autism spectrum, he has a short attention span and displays sensitivity to bustling crowds and loud sounds. The Four Seasons concert was the second Tobin Center sensory-friendly event they’ve attended, and Ha said they appreciate the accommodating environment. “Just the fact that we have exposure to performances at the Tobin is something that we’re really grateful for, as far as learning what parameters are conducive to him as a little being exploring himself,” she said. An invisible disability Other arts and culture organizations in San Antonio have offered sensory-friendly accommodations and specially designed events with similar modifications, in the name of inclusivity for audiences of all abilities. The San Antonio Zoo held a sensory-friendly version of its annual holiday Zoo Lights extravaganza on Nov. 20. What is normally billed as “miles of dazzling lights, festive music, and whimsical displays” was dialed down, tailored for those with sensory sensitivities. Music volume was muted by 80%, laser strobe lights were removed, other bright lights were dimmed and more sensory-friendly implement bags were made available. As with other institutions, the bags are available for free during visits at the information desk. Alex Rodriguez, the Zoo’s manager of diversity, equity and inclusion, described sensory sensitivity as “an invisible disability” that is more common than generally realized. She said thatwhen sensitivities beyond the autism spectrum are taken into account, including military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, individuals with dementia and even neurotypical adults who can become overwhelmed in overstimulating environments, “every community you are in, every family or social dynamic that you’re in, chances are somebody in that group has this [condition]” in one form or another. Everyone means everyone The Valero series at the Tobin defines its mission as “equitable services for the creative arts to promote justice, inclusion, and empowerment for all.” In a similar spirit, The Public Theater of San Antonio took Tiny Tim literally when the character intones “God Bless us, everyone” at the end of the Charles Dickens holiday classic A Christmas Carol . The theater company’s version of the play that ran Dec. 1-17 integrated deaf and hard-of-hearing actors, with a script adapted to shift between moments of speaking and moments communicated only through American Sign Language (ASL). The reworked script by Tim Hedgepeth and Anthony Ciaravino features a Scrooge, played by hearing actor John O’Neill, who learned sign language as a youth in love with a deaf woman and is moved to draw on his past to communicate with Tiny Tim, played by deaf actor Josiah Sammy Esqueda. The staging of the play aims to be as inclusive as possible and might help lend insight to hearing audiences into how deaf people communicate. “This production includes spoken word, moments of ASL, and supertitles,” said producing artistic director Jimmy Moore. “So we are communicating at any one point in two to three different ways.” The Public Theater has provided ASL nights since December 2015, said Robert Cardoza, founder of the Stage Hands sign language services company and assistant director of the production. But staging a play with a fully integrated deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing cast is new, Moore said. Deaf actors, such as Missy Smith in the dual roles of Belle and Mrs. Fred, react to light cues rather than sound cues and interpret between sign language words and spoken words, which in some cases differ slightly. For example, she’ll sign “I finally accept you” while speaking “I at long last embrace you.” Moore said the play is just the beginning of such inclusive performances. “It is a really great first step for the Public to learn what it means to be more accessible to the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in San Antonio.” Growing awareness While a 2016 Kronkosky Charitable Foundation report found San Antonio to be “an exceptional hub for autism services,” with a wide range of professionals who provide autism care, the report concluded that demand for services far outstrips supply. But Patty Vela, chief development and outreach officer of the nonprofit Autism Community Network , said accommodations such as sensory-friendly events are on the rise. Experts at the nonprofit including occupational therapist Adrienne Gaither have helped such local organizations as Morgan’s Wonderland and Methodist Hospital establish programs to welcome individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. The Tobin Center’s sensory-friendly performances date back to the very start of its programming, Stephenson said, shaped in part by the help of the Autism Theater Initiative in New York and Kulture City, a nationwide organization that provides sensory-inclusive certification to venues interested in accommodating people with sensory needs. The DoSeum children’s museum researched Kulture City initiatives for its new Beyond Limits program, said program educator Shauna Brookins. Sensory-friendly Beyond Limits events take place after regular hours to limit crowds, with lighting dimmed and sound volumes lowered. Brookins plans four such events per year, with the next taking place Wednesday evening with a Winter Wonderland theme. The museum also provides sensory-friendly accommodations every day, Brookins said, with sensory backpacks that include headphones, sunglasses, fidget toys and a museum map that locates quiet zones including the Calm Corner, an enclosed, sound-dampened retreat room. Both Brookins and Vela encouraged parents to observe their children to detect areas of sensitivity, whether they shy away from loud sounds or avoid particular stimuli, or, as Ha said of her son, may simply need to get up frequently to walk around and burn off excess energy. “We’re first-time parents, we’re trying to learn how to meet him with where he’s at,” Ha said. And Rodriguez said she’s heartened by the growing awareness that many, if not most people, have some form of sensory sensitivity and that institutions are responding. She has auditory sensory sensitivities and visual impairments that make her sensitive to light, she said, and sometimes needs to walk away from stimuli to recuperate. “So for someone like me … coming into spaces like the [sensory-friendly] Zoo Lights [display] where the lights weren’t so overwhelming for me, it was much easier for me to enjoy that environment,” Rodriguez said. The next Tobin Center sensory-friendly performance is Pilobolus Is a Fungus , March 19 at noon. See the whole article with pictures here . Previous Next

< Back Cathy Kersey Accounting Manager Catherine “Cathy” Kersey comes to Autism Community Network with over 18 years of experience in accounting. She moved to San Antonio in 2023 from Lubbock, TX where she worked as an Executive Finance and Account Manager for 13 years for a finance company. She comes to San Antonio with her husband and two dogs and is excited to explore San Antonio’s culture and restaurants. When not working, she loves to travel with her husband and experiencing new adventures. She is an avid animal lover and has been known to pick up a few strays here and there. She is also passionate about rescuing dogs and helping them find their forever homes. cathy@acn-sa.org (210) 435-1000 ext. 5009

< 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

Renewing the Autism Concept in an Age of Neurodiversity; The Role of Participatory Work and Phenomenology Time PM Breakout Session - 2:15 PM Presenter/Facilitator Professor Jonathan Green Back to Course List < Back About the Course “(T)he more parents and families become empowered, shaping their care, the better that care becomes...” (Don Berwick 2016 ). This “participatory” ethos needs now to shape our clinical and research practice going forward. Some of the dialogues around neurodiversity and advocacy can be challenging and require us to reach out towards mutual recognition and trust; Professor Green will rehearse some of the emerging methods to help us. As part of this process, Professor Green will argue that we need to develop a more systematic, deeper understanding of the subjective experience (phenomenology) of being autistic; and the value of incorporating this into our understanding of the autism construct, into research and in clinical practice. He will describe some of his initial work in participatory phenomenology and the methods that we wish to use in growing this into the future. Objectives Participants will identify autism phenomenology and describe some of its history including how this can illuminate the autism concept and developmental diagnosis. Participants will describe a structured co-design in developing a new parent-mediated intervention for autistic anxiety in young children. Participants will identify issues and dilemmas for health services in neuroaffirmative and effective care going forward. Professor Jonathan Green Jonathan Green is Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University of Manchester and Hon Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. He studied medicine at Cambridge, Paediatrics in London and Psychiatry in Oxford, before establishing clinical and research groups in Manchester, UK. He has undertaken developmental science in both autism and early relationship development and the development and testing of early parent-mediated interventions for autistic development for both pre-school diagnosed children (PACT) and in the pre-diagnostic stage (iBASIS). He has built on this evidence to advocate an early developmental pathway approach to autistic care that is now being applied in the UK and internationally. The not-for-profit, IMPACT which he co-directs, has trained PACT in 30 countries and now also iBASIS. Since 2018, he has undertaken increasing participatory work with the autistic community, including discussion on neurodiversity and the ethics of intervention (see Green 2023), a novel participatory project on autistic phenomenology (Murray et al 2023, Green and Shaughnessy 2023) and true co-design of a new anxiety intervention for young autistic children (Cullingham et al 2024). Jonathan sat on the most recent UK NICE development group for autism care. He is a Senior Investigator in the UK National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), Fellow of the UK Academy of Medical Sciences, and UK Global Senior Leader in autism for the International Society of Autism Research (INSAR). Speaker Disclosure: Professor Green received a speaking fee for this course.

< Back Alma Patricia del Angel, MD Chief Medical Officer & Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician Dr. A Patricia Del Angel graduated from medical school at the Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas. She did her pediatric residency training at Lincoln Hospital and Mental Health Center/New York Medical College, where she also served as chief resident. In addition, she completed a fellowship in child development-behavioral pediatrics at King Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles, and received her specialist certification in infant mental health from the Early Childhood Center at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. Dr. Del Angel has most recently served as a pediatrician at People’s Clinic in Austin and as a developmental-behavioral specialist in the pediatric residency program at UTMB Austin. Previously, Dr. Del Angel was the clinical director of the Southwest Area Children’s Hub in Los Angeles for thirteen years. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Del Angel is the proud aunt to two neurodivergent children. ap.delangel@acn-sa.org (210) 435-1000

< Back FUNDING & MEDICAID WAIVERS About Waiver Services Our funding and Medicaid waiver resources provide information on funding and support programs available to individuals with autism and their families. These resources can help families access financial support for necessary services and supports. FUNDING & MEDICAID WAIVERS AACOG, Alamo Local Authority for IDD 210.832.5020 Web: https://www.aacog.com/IDDServices 8700 Tesoro Dr., Ste. 160, SA TX 78217 Provides Eligibility Determination (autism is a related condition), service coordination for General Revenue Services and Texas Home Living program, enrollment into the Home and Community-Based services program, In-Home Family Support Program and admissions into Intermediate Care Facilities-MR and State Schools Bluebonnet Trails Community Services 844.309.6385 Web: https://bbtrails.org/autism/ 1009 North Georgetown St., Round Rock, Texas 78664 A family-centered approach to teaching individuals’ skills necessary to succeed in the home, school and community (Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Lee, Travis, and Williamson counties). Camino Real Community Services 210.357.0300 Web: www.caminorealcs.org P.O. Box 725, Lytle, TX 78052 Early Childhood Intervention Services, Mental Health Services, Intellectual & Developmental Disability Services. Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) 877.438.5658 Web: Click Here Provides home- and community-based services such as respite care, nursing services, adaptive aids/supplies, home modifications and other related services; long interest lists. Disability Benefits Assistance 210.732.6078 814 West Euclid Ave, SA TX 78212 This program offers assistance and information for people with disabilities who are applying for benefits. Hill Country MHDD Centers 830.792.3300 Web: http://www.hillcountry.org 819 Water Street, Ste. 300, Kerrville, Texas 78028 Providing mental health, individual developmental disability, and substance abuse, services throughout the greater Texas Hill Country (Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Edwards, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real, Schleicher, Sutton, Uvalde, and Val Verde counties) Home and Community Based Services (HCS) 210.832.5020 8700 Tesoro Dr., Ste. 160, SA TX 78217 Intake application: Click Here About: Click here HCS is a Medicaid waiver program that supplies services and supports to Texans with an intellectual disability (ID) or a related condition so that they can live in the community. HCS services are intended to supplement rather than replace services received from other programs, such as Texas Health Steps, or from natural supports, including families, neighbors or community organizations. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) 1.800.772.1213 Web: http://ssa.gov/ Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federally run benefits program that provides aid to people who are unable to achieve gainful employment due to a permanent disabling condition. SSDI is financed by the Social Security tax. Therefore, any person that qualifies as disabled according to the definition provided by Social Security Administration (SSA); and who has paid Social Security taxes long enough to achieve sufficient work credits; can qualify for SSDI. Social Security Disability Insurance; also known as SSDI or SSD; provides income to individuals no longer able to work because of a physically or psychologically restrictive disability. SSDI is funded by payroll taxes and does not depend on the recipient’s income level; as it is based solely on work history and the degree of disability. Supplemental Security Income; or SSI; offers monetary assistance to low-income individuals who are at least age 65; blind; and/ or disabled. SSI pays cash benefits to supplement the cost of food; clothing; and shelter. Provides Medicaid coverage and monthly cash assistance to eligible individuals; eligibility is based on citizenship status, financial status and disability. TX Dept. Of Aging & Disability Services-Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) 1.877.438.5658 Web: Click Here The program provides services to support families caring for children and young adults who are medically dependent and assist with the transition of children in nursing homes. Services include: Adaptive aids; adjunct supports; minor home modifications; financial management services; respite services; transition assistance services and more. To qualify, applicants must have a child with a disability less than 21 years of age; be a U.S. Citizen or an alien with approved status who lives in Texas; be low income and eligible for Medicaid; must meet the medical necessity determination for nursing home care and cannot be currently enrolled in another waiver program. Call to get on the interest list. Previous Next

< Back Anna Paola Smith, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Anna Paola Smith attended The University of Texas at Austin where she received her BA in Psychology and her Masters degree in Social Work. She has had the opportunity to work with children and families in the school, hospital, and clinical settings. Anna Paola's interests lie in family system and how the development of one child may impact the entire family unit. After living in Austin for 6 years, she relocated to San Antonio with her husband, Daniel. During her free time she enjoys creating recipes for her Paleo-based Instagram account, exploring the culinary scene in San Antonio with her family and friends, and living an active, healthy lifestyle. anna.paola@acn-sa.org (210) 435-1000 ext. 2010

< Back MEDICAL About Medical Services Our list of medical providers help you navigate the growing list of specialists serving individuals with autism. Weather it's a dentist or pediatrician, these resources can help families find qualified medical professionals who can provide the care their loved ones with autism need. BIOMEDICAL TREATMENT Barry Smeltzer MPAS, PA-C 210.369.9856 Web: https://www.healingprovisions.net/ E-Mail: info@healingprovisions.net 155 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 201, SA TX 78258 Clinician: services include but not limited to Biomedical/Environmental testing, dietary interventions, homeopathy, supplementation and/or prescriptions, if needed, Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber rental, and exclusively offering Low Dose Antigen therapy (LDA) here in San Antonio. Barry’s scope of practice is not limited to only those with an Autism diagnosis but to individuals and families as well. Please see the website and/or call for more information. Center for Complementary Medicine 210.733.0990 Web: www.complemed.net 1931 NW Military Hwy., Ste. 203, SA TX 78213 Services include functional/integrative medicine, environmental detoxification, bio-identical hormones, biomedical testing, clinical nutrition, and classical homeopathy. Healing Provisions - Holistic Medical Clinic 210.369.9856 Web: www.healingprovisions.net 155 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 201, SA TX 78258 Holistic medical clinic providing services to children and adults with special needs, including Low Dose Allergen & Low Does Immunotherapy, Neurointegration Brain Training, Epigenetic Consultations, Hyperbaric Chamber Rental, Lab Testing, & Nutrition Assistance here in San Antonio. Services are available to anyone of any age. Private pay only; no insurances accepted. Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Holistic Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, and Integrative Medicine Dr. Jeri Penkava 210.403.2343 Web: https://holisticdevelopmentalpeds.com/ E-Mail: reception@holisticdevelopmentalpeds.com 1370 Pantheon Way, Ste. 250, SA TX 78232 Services provided include: Medical/Developmental Assessments - nutritional; Integrative/Holistic Treatments – EEG bio-feedback, Acupuncture, sound therapy, herbal therapy, medication management; and Children’s Yoga. New patients must go on their website under “New Patient Forms and Links” and fill out each form and then either fax or email the completed forms as well as your insurance card and copy of your photo ID (email to: adhdplus.records@att.net ). Existing patients can follow the same link to schedule an appointment. CHIROPRACTICS Hansen Health Solutions 830.326.6132 Web: www.hansenhealthsolutions.com E-Mail: reception@hansenhealthsolutions.com 13402 West Avenue, Ste. 103, SATX 78216 Spinal adjustments designed for each individual client, provides services for children disabilities. DENTAL Alamo Heights Pediatric Dentistry 210.822.8381 Web: www.alamoheightspediatricdentistry.com 999 E. Basse Rd, Ste. 116, SA TX 78209 Dr. Martha Aranda, D.D.S – Aranda and Aranda DDS 10905 Wurzbach Rd, SA TX 78230…………………….………210.690.5252 1714 SW Military Dr. Ste. 104, SA TX, 78221….....……….....210.927.6333 Web: www.aranda-dental.com Pediatric Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry Children’s Dentists and Orthodontists (CDO) 210.495.5437 Web: www.CDOSmiles.com E-Mail: smile@CDOsmiles.com 14801 San Pedro Ave., Clock Tower Bldg., SA TX 78232 Expert caring dentistry for children with special needs and their siblings! Our board-certified specialists and staff understand the demands of special-needs care and welcome these wonderful patients and their families! We offer routine care, sedation dentistry, emergency visits, general anesthesia and family orthodontics in a fun, kid-friendly environment. We are happy to file any dental PPO insurance on your behalf and are specifically contracted with traditional Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Delta Dental, Aetna and MetLife. (Contracted orthodontic benefits may vary.) Children’s Hospital of San Antonio - Dental Clinic 210.704.2206 Web: https://www.christushealth.org/locations/childrens-hospital/dental-clinic 333 N. Santa Rosa St., Ste. 3601, SA TX 78207 Specializes in the prevention and restoration of dental health, with an additional focus on children with chronic dental or medical conditions Cute Smiles 4 Kids 210.435.3333 Web: www.cutesmiles4kidstx.com 823 Bandera Rd, SA TX 78228 We’re open Saturdays and accept most insurance. We also provide: Oral hygiene presentations- Targeting children of all ages will be shown a movie followed by a fun presentation of the importance of brushing, flossing and, nutritional facts on proper ways to eat to avoid cavities. Parent meetings- Similar to the children oral hygiene presentation but, targeting parents on the proper way to teach their children how to floss, brush, we provide pamphlets and lecture parents on the importance of tanking their children to see a dentist. Provide them with health information and proper resources if they need to be taken to our office. Dr. James Doose, DDS - Thousand Oaks Children’s Dentistry 210.490.1133 2235 Thousand Oaks Dr., Ste. 122, SA TX 78232 Pediatric Dental Care. Received Parent’s Choice Award in 2018. Specialty expertise include pulp treatment, cleaning, extraction, fissure sealants, tooth decay, and dental check-up. Dr. George Gutierrez, DDS 210.824.5437 Web: www.drgeorgegutierrez.com 3830 McCullough Ave., Ste. 100, SA TX 78212 Accepts Medicaid; Services include Prevention, Restorative, Sedation, Hospital Dentistry, Orthodontics, Digital X-Rays, Nitrous Oxide, Sedation Appointments, & Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Susie Hayden - Stone Oak & Dominion Pediatric Dentistry 20322 Huebner RD, Ste. 103, SA TX 78258……210.491.4141 25035 I-10 West, Ste. 201, SA TX 78257……….210.698.6143 Web: www.sopdtx.com We specialize in dental caring for children from infancy to thirteen years of age. Open Monday-Thursday. Dr. Cathy Lyles, DMD Pediatric - Children’s Dentist 210.404.7228 Web: https://www.childrensdentistsanantonio.com/ 13032 Nacogdoches Rd, Ste. 202, SA TX 78217 Child Services include General Checkups, Dental Sealants, Filings, Fluoride Treatments, Teeth Cleanings, Extractions, Sedation Dentistry, & Hospital Dentistry. Dr. Cheryl Sellers, DDS & Dr. Kristopher Bennion, DMD - Children’s Ark 830.625.1234 Web: www.childrensdentalark.com E-Mail: childrensdentalark@yahoo.com 610 Landa St., New Braunfels, TX 78130 The Dental Anesthesia Group 210.460.0271 Web: www.thedentalanesthesiagroup.com E-Mail: thedentalanesthesiagroup@gmail.com We go to other dentists’ offices and provide IV sedation and general anesthesia for patients. We are trained with a strong emphasis on pediatrics and special needs. Dr. Melvin Shanley, DDS 210.697.7377 4315 Moonlight Way, Ste. 101, SA TX 78230 Accepts many forms of insurance; From cleaning to X-rays; we make sure that your teeth get the best care. Our expert staff will make sure that you leave with a great smile on your face. Dr. Oscar Montemayor, DDS 210.344.0212 7254 Blanco RD., Ste. 102, SA TX 78216 Accepts many forms of insurance; Open 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday. Pediatric Dentistry of San Antonio 210.680.7841 6756 Poss RD, SA TX 78238 Accepts Medicaid, will provide services to children up to the age of 21; Preventative dentistry; dental emergencies; pediatric dentistry RiverCrest Family Dental 830.625.7611 Web: https://www.rivercrestfamilydental.com/ E-Mail: rivercrestdental@gmail.com 1280 E. Common St., New Braunfels, TX 78130 Cleanings; Cosmetic Veneers and Direct Composite Bonding; Oral Rehabilitation; Geriatric Dentistry; Pediatric Dentistry; Oral Sedation; Implant Dentistry; Dentures; Tooth Colored Restorations; Root Canals. Texas Smiles of San Antonio 210.432.0909 Web: www.texassmilesusa.com Email: office@texassmilesusa.com 4847 W. Commerce St., SA TX 78237 Tooth Transitions Web: www.toothtransitions.com 5723 N. Foster RD, Ste. 105, SA TX 78244…….......….210.661.1352 19851 State Hwy. 46, Ste. 103, Bulverde, TX 78070….830.438.1153 We do everything we can to make your child’s experience fun and fearless. Dr. Ross is a board certified specialist in children’s dentistry. He is an expert at the unique dental needs of infants and children and loves to give his patients a friendly and comfortable experience. Our goal is to make the experience an informative, effective, and even ENJOYABLE one. We hope that in doing so, your child will establish a positive attitude toward his or her dental care in the office AND at home that will continue throughout his or her life. UT Health Science Center Dentistry – Salinas Outreach Clinic 210.358.8255 630 S. General McMullen, SA TX 78237 Accepts Medicaid, CHIP and self-paid according to income; Ages 6 months thru 17 years of age. Dr. Carolyn Walker, DDS - Leon Springs Dental Center 210.405.7138 Web: www.leonspringsdental.com 25235 IH-10 West, Ste. 201, . SA TX 78257 Services include Cosmetic Dentistry, General & Family Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, and Solea Laser. Accepted insurances include Cigna, Delta Dental Premier, Humana, and MetLife. World Pediatric Dental 210.888.0700 Web: www.worldpediatricdental.com E-Mail: info@worldpediatricdental.com 18707 Hardy Oak Blvd., Ste. 305, SA TX 78258 Dr. Oshmi Dutta and our team understand and are specialized in treating children with autism. We accept all insurances! Dr. Clyde Yost, DDS - Yost Pediatric Dentistry 102 Palo Alto Rd, Ste. 400, SA TX 78211………….………..….……...210.924.8770 3949 Fredericksburg Rd, SA TX 78201……………….………………..210.265.3361 Web: www.yostpediatricdentistry.com E: info@yostpediatricdentistry.com Accepts Medicaid and CHIP At Yost Pediatric Dentistry they are dedicated to quality and compassionate dental care for children. Dental Services include: Pediatric Dentistry; Exams; Cleanings; Sealants; Fillings; Root Canals; Extractions; Crowns; Bridges; etc. Medicaid; Medicare and private insurance accepted; please bring card and photo ID if applicable. Payment plan options are available based on family size and income for those without insurance. All fees and co-pays must be paid at the date of service. DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICIANS Family Health Center - Downtown–Robert B. Green Campus 210.358.3400 903 W. Martin, SA TX 78207 Primary & Specialty Clinic Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Has adult and pediatric same day appointed clinics and a wide variety of specialty clinics, some of which have Saturday operation hours. The center serves as the hub for the Health System’s neighborhood primary care clinics and is the entry point into the University Health System for many. Dr. Mario A. Fierro, MD 210.614.5539 Web: https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/mario-fierro 5430 Fredericksburg Rd., Ste. 508, SA TX 78229 Dr. Fierro specializes in developmental-behavioral pediatrics and has been practicing for 22 years. He is affiliated with multiple hospital systems including Methodist Hospital and Christus Santa Rosa Health System. Dr. James A. “Jaime” Phalen, MD Web: www.UniversityChildrensHealth.com 4647 Medical Dr., SA TX 78229.........210.358.8145 2121 SW 36 St., SA TX 78237........... 210.358.5100 Dr. Phalen is a board-certified fellowship-trained developmental-behavioral pediatrician who practices evidence-based medicine. He has expertise in the evaluation and management of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sleep disorders, pediatric feeding disorder, and other developmental disabilities. Currently, he sees only children & adolescents empaneled to University Health System; accepts Medicaid and private insurance. Seeing new patients at University Family Health Center – Southwest Clinic! EAR, NOSE & THROAT Drs. Bertino, Schilling & Ruiz – ENT Clinics of SANorthwest Web: www.entclinicsofsa.com 4775 Hamilton Wolfe Rd, Bldg. 1, SA TX 78229.......210.614.1326 926 Brooklyn Ave, SA TX 78215.................................210.224.5481 Dr. Michael Bertino, M.D., Dr. Harry Schilling, M.D., Dr. Gilbert Ruiz, M.D. Accepts most insurances Dr. Juan Bonilla & Dr. Donald Moe – Pediatric ENT 210.733.4368 Web: www.pedient.com E-Mail: info@pedient.com 16723 Huebner Rd, SA TX 78248 Accepts Community First, Medicaid, CHIP, and Tricare. Dr. William Gordon, MD - Alamo ENT Associates-Medical Center 210.616.0096 Web: www.alamoent.com 7940 Floyd Curl Dr., Ste. 400, Medical Center Tower 2, SA TX 78229 Allergies and Hay Fever; Balloon Sinuplasty; Sinusitis; Nose and Sinus; Nosebleeds; Snoring and Sleep Disorders; Voice and Swallowing; Tonsils, Adenoids, and Ear Tubes; Thyroid and Parathyroid, Head and Neck Cancer; Pediatric Services; Hearing Loss; Hearing Aids; Vertigo and Balance; & Tinnitus Therapy. HOME HEALTH A Plus Family Care Pediatric Home Health 210.706.9111 Web: www.aplusfamilycare.com 9514 Console Dr., Ste. 100, SA TX 78229 We provide home health services for children from birth to 21 yrs. Nursing care for teaching, wound care, IV therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech therapy for Speech and Language problems and for swallowing and oral aversion. Ability Home Care 210.344.5437 Web: www.abilitypediatrichomecare.com 10609 IH 10 W., Ste. 105, SA TX 78230 Provides pediatric speech, occupational & physical therapy in the home, clinic setting or childcare facility; services may be provided in outpatient rehab clinic. Speech, OT, and PT services are covered by Medicaid, CHIP, health insurance, and private pay. Adaptive Health Services 210.824.5530 Web: www.AdaptiveHealthServices.com E-Mail: info@adaptive-hs.com 8700 Crownhill Blvd., Ste. 300, SA TX 78209 Locally owned home health agency providing private duty nursing services to San Antonio and surrounding areas. Insurances accepted include Medicaid (TMHP, Superior, Community First Star, Star Kids); MDCP-nursing respite; Tricare; & Private Pay. Ageless Living Home Health, LLC 210.582.5840 Web: www.agelesslivinghh.com 431 Wolfe Rd., Ste. 102, SA TX 78216 Provide pediatric and adolescent care through Private Duty Nursing, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, & Occupational Therapy. Insurances accepted include Aetna, Cigna, Children with Special Health Care Needs, BlueCross Shield, Community First, Cook Children’s, Driscoll, Molina, Superior Health Plan, United Healthcare, Tricare, Texas Medicaid Health Partnership, Texas Children’s Health Plan, Amerigroup, Children’s Health, Dell Children’s, First Care, Scott & White Health Plan, Parkland, & other private health plans. Please call to see if we accept insurance not listed as we’re always adding insurance providers. Ageless Living Home Health, LLC pledges to the community to provide the highest quality of care from the best qualified clinicians in the surrounding communities by contributing our services and being advocates to all children in need. Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health 210.731.9570 Web: www.angelsofcare.com 2040 Babcock Rd., Ste. 304, SA TX 78229 We have 15 locations throughout Texas and are a nurse and family owned and operated company. Services include Pediatric Nursing Care, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Private Duty Nursing, Attendant Care, Therapy, Respite and Adjunct, & Skilled Nursing. Payments Accepted: CCP, MDCP, PCS, Private Pay, CSHCN, Traditional Medicaid, Managed Care Medicaid, Private Insurance. Skills: Tracheostomy Care, Ventilator Care, Central Line Care. Enteral Feedings & Care, Intravenous Infusions, Medication Administration, Nebulizer Treatments, Respiratory Care, O2 Therapy, NG Tube Care, Wound Care, I/O Catheter Care, TPN Therapy, and many more. Assure Home Healthcare Pediatrics 210.684.6600 Web: www.assurehomehealthcare.com 8700 Crown Hill Blvd., SA TX 78209 Christus HomeCare 210.785.5200 Web: www.christushomecare.org 4241 Woodcock, Ste. A-100, SA TX 78228 Therapy in the home for OT, ST and PT; Vital Stim therapist and bilingual therapists available; skilled nursing visits for wound care, IV’s, asthma education, Bili blanket care and monitoring, newborn education, etc.; private Duty Nursing for chronic complex children; Pediatric Hospice for quality, end of life care; in network with TMHP, Superior, Molina, BCBS, Humana, Aetna Medicaid and Commercial, United, TRICARE, Cigna and Amerigroup. Circle of Care-Home Health 210.698.9844 Web: www.circlecare4kids.com E-Mail: info@circlecare4kids.com 4553 N Loop 1604 E #1119 , SA TX 78249 Pediatric Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Case Management, Child Development, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy. Himmel Home Health, LLC 877.944.6635 New Braunfels: ................830.625.8338 San Antonio: ....................210.979.7334 Austin… ...........................512.531.0792 Web: www.himmelhomehealth.com E-Mail: email@himmelhomehealth.com Provide In-Home Pediatric Therapy for birth through age 20: Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Vital Stim. LifeSpan Home Health 877.434.3153 Web: www.lifespantx.com 6243 IH-10 W., Ste. 375 SA TX 78201………210.785.6696 Since 1984, Lifespan has provided nursing, therapy, and personal care services to Texans of all ages across the State. Serving patients and consumers with both long and short-term needs, Lifespan provides what you and your family need to stay healthy and active in your community and in your home. We accept Medicaid and most private insurances. Self-pay options and bilingual services available. Locations in Austin, Beaumont, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Longview, Lufkin/Henderson, Midland/Odessa, Temple/Waco/Killeen and San Antonio. Little Engine Homecare, Inc 210.692.0222 Web: http://littleenginehomecare.com/ 3201 Cherry Ridge, Ste. D-400, SA TX 78230 Your complete pediatric home health provider, we offer Pediatric and Adolescent Nursing services, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Bi-Lingual Therapy and Vital Stem Therapy; our services are provided to children from birth through 20 years of age in the privacy and comfort of their home, daycare Page 108 or learning center. We accept Medicaid. Nix Private Care - Home Care 210.341.0505 2929 Mossrock, SA TX 78230 Nix Private Care was designed and built on a foundation of trust; professionalism and respect. Serving the San Antonio and surrounding communities since 1999; Nix Private Care caregivers go the extra mile to ensure the highest quality services. Home care services include complete nursing care, occupational therapy, home health aid, equipment and supplies, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and psychiatric nursing care. Personal assistance services promoting a quality independent lifestyle offered by Nix Private Care are privately paid or paid by long term care insurance Patience Home Health 210.340.4445 12770 Cimarron Path, Ste. 134, SA TX 78249 Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Skilled Nursing In- Home; accepts Medicaid & most private insurance (Not HMOs) River City Home Care 210.342.2273 Web: www.rivercityhomecare.com/ 10221 Desert Sands, Ste. 108, SA TX 78216 River City Home Care is a non-medical Home Care Agency specializing in providing loving; compassionate care for individuals needing assistance with activities of daily living; errand and home services; and caring companionship. We value our clients and their specific needs. Our goal is to become an extension of your family while providing compassionate support for your loved one so they can remain independent at home. We provide quality care for the residents of San Antonio and surrounding areas. Care is available 24/7. River Kids Pediatric Home Health 210.888.0368 Web: http://riverkidstexas.com/ 22211 IH 10 West, Ste. 1206, SA TX, 78257 Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy. In-Home Serving Austin, Houston, Dallas/Ft. Worth and San Antonio. Texas Kids Home Therapy 210.360.1662 Web: www.texaskidshometherapy.com 7 Upper Balcones Rd, Boerne, TX 78006 Providing Pediatric Home Therapy Services from birth to 21 years of age; Services include Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Home Therapy and private-duty nursing. Insurances accepted include Community First, Traditional Medicaid (TMHP), Superior Healthplan, Texas Star Kids, and United Healthcare, but can accept any insurance if there’s a Medicaid secondary. We also have a self-pay option. Thrive Skilled Pediatric Services 210.804.0193 Web: www.thrivespc.com 8610 N. New Braunfels, Ste. 402, SA TX 78217 Locations: Austin, College Station, Conroe, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, Paris, Plano, San Antonio, Temple, Tyler. Services include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Private Duty Nursing Insurances: Traditional Medicaid, Superior Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare Prime and Standard, Humana Military, TMHP, Community First Star Kids, Aetna Better Health, All Superior Health Plans and many other insurances not listed. Visiting Physicians Association 210.468.0800 Web: www.visitingphysicians.com 4800 Fredericksburg Rd., Ste. 127, SA TX 78229-3628 Services include Primary Care, Short-Term Care, Laboratory, and Mobile X-Ray/ Ultrasound. We care for patients in private residences, assisted living communities, adult foster care homes (AFC), and group homes. You will take part in the decisions that affect your health and will be treated with respect and dignity every step of the way. We also provide important care coordination to help you access community resources and other services available in your home. We believe that our specialty services and care coordination demonstrate our commitment to providing you with the highest quality care possible; all in the comfort of your home. NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST South Texas Neuropsychology 210.614.3011 16014 Via Shavano, SA TX 78249 Web: http://www.southtexasneuropsychology.com/ Specialty practice providing clinical services including patient-centered neuropsychological evaluations and evidence-based treatment interventions for individuals with known or suspected conditions affecting cognitive abilities; Clinical services include comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for adults, children and neurocognitive screening evaluations for geriatric patients; accepts referrals from physicians, federal and state agencies, attorneys, insurance carriers, and private individuals. OPTHAMOLOGIST Alamo City Eye 11601 Toepperwein Rd, SA TX 78233...............................210.946.2020 19026 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 216, SA TX, 78258...............210.491.2020 3327 Research Plaza, Ste. 306, SA TX, 78235...................210.337.1910 Web: www.alamocityeye.com Comprehensive ophthalmology practice offering a full range of eye care services to include: Adult and Pediatric routine exams; cataract evaluation and surgery; glaucoma treatment and surgery; diabetic eye exams and laser treatment; macular degeneration evaluation; dry eye evaluation and treatment; adult and pediatric eye muscle surgery Dr. Charles S. McCash, MD – Children’s Eye Center of South Texa s 210.340.6633 Web: www.kidseyes.net 1314 E. Sonterra, Ste. 5201, SA TX 78258 Services include Cataract Surgery, Contact Lenses, Strabismus, Chalazion, Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction, Trauma, and Refraction. Office hours Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m., please call office to verify insurance. Johan T. Zwaan, MD 210.615.8474 8038 Wurzbach Rd, Ste. 520, SA TX 78229 Pediatrics only, up to the age of 14. Languages include English, Dutch, French, and German. PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Carlos Quiroz, MD – Little Texans Pediatrics 210.402.0138 Web: www.littletexanspediatrics.com 20306 Encino Ledge, Ste. 101, SA TX 78259 Accepts Medicaid in only new-borns; Pediatric Medical Clinic treats children with disabilities. Hours are Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Closed 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM for lunch. Private pay and most insurance accepted; no Medicaid accepted. Speaks English and Spanish. Dr. James A. “Jaime” Phalen, MD, FAAP Web: www.UniversityChildrensHealth.com Medical Center Pavilion, 4647 Medical Dr., SA TX 78229 210.358.8145 Dr. Phalen is a board-certified fellowship-trained developmental-behavioral pediatrician who practices evidence-based medicine. He has expertise in the evaluation and management of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sleep Page 111 disorders, pediatric feeding disorder, and other developmental disabilities. Currently, he sees only children & adolescents empaneled to University Health System; accepts Medicaid and private insurance. Dr. Patricia Harkins, MD – Harkins & Associates Inc 210.692.3439 Web: www.harkinsandassociatesinc.com EMail: info@harkinsandassociatesinc.com 4118 Pond Hill Rd, Ste. 200, Shavano Park, TX 78231 This is a developmental pediatrics practice. Dr. Harkins specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, and genetic disorders. She is known for her thoroughness and honest assessments. Kellum Pediatric Clinic 210.645.4305 7323 Marbach Rd, Ste. 107, SA TX 78227 Pediatric Clinic treats children with disabilities. Pediatric Hours Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Clinics held Mon, Wed, and Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Medicaid and most insurances accepted. Robert P. Sanders, MD (210) 736-3126 401 W Summit Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 Services include General Pediatrics, Behavior and Development, and Complex Medical Management. In an effort to make our services accessible to any child in need, we accept all major commercial insurance plans in San Antonio as well as the Community First and Superior Medicaid Plans. Insurances accepted include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, Humana, Oscar, Tricare Humana, and United Healthcare. If you are unsure of any coverage, please call us or your insurance provider. San Antonio Pediatric Developmental Services 210.614.5539 Web: https://www.pediatrix.com/find-care/practices/devmedsanantonio 5430 Fredericksburg Rd, Ste. 508, SA TX 78229 We serve as advocates for children who either have or may be at risk of developmental delays; through education and collaboration with other members of the community. Our practice focuses on high-risk children; from the time they are discharged from the NICU until their third birthday. PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGIST Dr. John Seals 210.615.2222 4410 Medical Dr., Ste. 240, SA TX 78229 Dr. Melissa Svoboda, MD 210.704.4708 333 N.Santa Rosa St., SA TX 78207 Specializes in Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, and other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Dr. Sheldon G. Gross, MD 210.614.3737 4499 Medical Dr., Ste. 300, SA TX 78229 Office closed 12-1 p.m. Speaks English and Spanish. Neurosurgical Associates of San Antonio 210.614.2453 Web: www.neurosurgerysa.com 4410 Medical Dr., Ste. 610, SA TX 78229 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 301, SA TX 78258 Specialty services Provide comprehensive spine care across a full spectrum of neurological and spinal surgeries. Specialties include Bone Marrow Aspiration, Deep Brain Stimulation, Gamma Knife Treatment, Kyphoplasty, Skull Base Surgery, and Stem Cell Infusion. Office hours are Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Most insurance accepted; Medicaid accepted on a case by case basis. South Texas Neurology Associates 210.614.3737 4499 Medical Dr., Ste. 300, SA TX 78229 Helps diagnose and treat neurological disorders. Most major insurances are accepted and Medicaid is accepted as a form of payment on a case by case basis. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and they are closed for lunch between Noon - 1:00 PM. Languages spoken include English and Spanish. PHARMACIES, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT & MEDICAL SUPPLIES Carvajal Pharmacy Web: https://www.carvajalpharmacy.com/ 3410 Roosevelt Ave., SA TX 78214...........210.922.2176 119 Huziar, SA TX 78214............................210.922.9031 1715 McCullough, SA TX 78212................210.977.1870 Provides DMEs, nutrition supplies, compounding, etc. Can provide delivery service. Comal Drugs 830.625.2421 Web: www.comaldrug.com E-Mail: comalrx@comaldrug.com 544 Union Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Davila Pharmacy 210.226.5293 Web: www.davilapharmacy.com 1423 Guadalupe St., Ste. 108, SA TX 78207 Travis Medical Web: www.travismedical.com West SA - 6894 Alamo Downs Pkwy., SA TX 78238...........210.767.8004 North SA – 10421 Gulfdale St., SA TX 78216.....................210.366.1215 PSYCHIATRIST Genesis Psychiatric Center 210.404.9696 Web: www.genesispsychiatric.com 7122 Stonewall Hill, SA TX 78256 Insurances accepted include Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, and Humana. Dr. Lyudmila Hartt, MD - Hartt Medical Group 210.495.4085 Web: www.harttmedicalgroup.com 400 N 1604 E., Ste. 125, SA TX 78232 Outpatient Psychiatry, insurances accepted include Aetna, ComPsych, and private pay. Susan Wynne, MD 210.615.8900 Web: www.susanwynnemd.com 16007 Via Shavano, Ste. 101, SA TX 78249 Child, Adolescent, & Adult psychiatry. Insurance accepted is Cigna. PSYCHOLOGIST Any Baby Can of San Antonio 210.227.0170 Web: www.anybabycansa.org 217 Howard, SA TX 78212 Support sessions with licensed clinical psychologist provided free of charge to parents or caretakers in group formats. Sessions generally held bi-weekly at our location. Camino Real Community Services 210.357.0300 Web: www.caminorealcs.org P.O Box 725, Lytle, TX 78052 ECI Services, Mental Health Services, Intellectual & Developmental Disability services. Dr. Carrie George, PhD - Clarity Child Guidance Center 210.616.0300 8535 Tom Slick Rd., SA TX 78229 E-Mail: Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) specializes 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 First, 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. La Paz Community Mental Health 210.697.5700 530 San Pedro, SA TX 78212 Miguel Serrano, LPC 210.574.7601 2114 Iowa St, SA TX 78203 Mr. Miguel Serrano is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in infant, child, adolescent and adult therapy. He is an ADHD coach and a parenting specialist; he works for the ADHD and Depression Clinic in the east side of San Antonio, Texas. National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) SA 210.734.3349 Web: https://nami-sat.org/ E-Mail: nami@nami-sat.org 6800 Park Ten Blvd, SA TX 78213 Southside Counseling Group-Independent Practitioners 210.924.3556 Web: https://southsidecounselinggroup.wordpress.com/ E-Mail: scg94briggs@yahoo.com 94 Briggs St., Ste. 700, SA TX 78224 Betty Brune, PHD, Psychologist SLEEP MEDICINE Academy Diagnostics LLC, Sleep Center 210.616.9500 Web: https://www.academysleepcenter.com/ 8215 Fredericksburg Rd, SA TX 78229 Tarak Patel, M.D. and Avie Grunspan, M.D. Both oversee the Center and are board certified in sleep medicine as well as pediatric pulmonology, neurology (CN), internal medicine, Academy Diagnostics Medicaid and other major insurance accepted; also self-pay. Medicaid patients need to have a doctor’s referral Previous Next

< Back LOCAL Closer Look: Autism Community Network Felipe Aguilar Feb 4, 2024 Felipe Aguilar talks with Adrienne Gaither, Director of Caregiver Empowerment and Occupational Therapist, Autism Community Network (ACN) in San Antonio. Gaither provides a historical and organizational overview of ACN. She also describes ACN’s mission as it applies to providing care to persons with Autism. Gaither gives some practical guidelines for caregivers of children with Autism and talks about the importance of early diagnosis. She describes services and resources that ACN provides to children and adults with Autism diagnosis. Learn more at ( https://www.acn-sa.org ). Listen to the interview here: https://www.klove.com/news/closer-look/hot-topx/local-closer-look-autism-community-network-san-antonio-7191 Previous Next

< Back SUPPORT GROUPS About Support Groups Support groups can be a valuable resource for individuals with autism and their families. Our resource library provides information on local support groups, online communities, and peer support options. SUPPORT GROUPS Any Baby Can’s Autism Services 210.227.0170 Web: https://www.anybabycansa.org/services/autism-services/ 217 Howard, SA TX 78212 Any Baby Can’s Sibling Support Group 210.227.0170 Web: https://www.anybabycansa.org/services/sibling-support/ 217 Howard, SA TX78212 Group is for children 6-14 years of age and meets on the 2nd Friday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm, September through July of every year. The group is led by a trained facilitator and volunteer and free, light meals are served. This is a time for siblings of children with special needs to socialize, play games and participate in structured discussion focusing on issues related to having a sibling with a disability. Autism Society of Central Texas 1.512.479.4199 x1 Web: www.texasautismsociety.org The Autism Society of Texas offers support groups, advocacy, educational and recreational events in support of its mission: Improving the Lives of Those Affected by Autism. Autism Speaks - Autism Response Team 1.888.288.4762 Web: https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-response-team-art E-Mail: familyservices@autismspeaks.org Autism Response Team coordinators are specially trained to connect individuals and families with information, resources and opportunities. Call or e-mail for more information on community outreach services, grants, local resources and age-related resources (diagnosis/early intervention, school-age/youth, young adults and adult services). Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas 210.736.4847 Web: www.cbcst.org 205 W. Olmos Drive, SA TX 78212 Offers support groups for children and teens, ages 3 to 24, and their families or caregivers who have lost a family member; offers seven different support groups that meet twice a month. The Center also provides training, crisis intervention, counseling peer support, and consultation services to individuals, schools, churches, and community agencies of all kinds; fee-based, one-on-one counseling also available. Epilepsy Foundation of Central& South Texas Family and Parent Support Group 210.653.5353 Web: https://efcst.org/help/support-groups/ 8601 Village Dr., Ste. 200, SA TX 78217 Provides information and referral, community education, outreach and support services, advocacy, employment services, seizure clinics, summer camps and support group meetings, free counseling services. MELD Special (Mutual Enrichment through Learning and Discovery) 210.692.0234 Web: www.mhm.org 4507 Medical Dr., SA TX 78229 MELD Special focuses on the daily challenges of raising a child and address the impact of an illness or disability on childrearing and family life. Discussions are geared to concerns faced by all parents, rather than medical information. MoCAA (Moms Connect About Autism) 210.845.3395 Web: www.mocaa.org E-Mail: mocaa2010@gmail.com MoCAA’s mission is to connect every mother raising a child with special needs and provide support by creating a social and interactive community focused on HOPE (Helping Ourselves Physically and Emotionally). All interactions are based on a philosophy of empowerment, encouragement, and compassion. No mom should go it alone. There is no membership fee. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 210.734.3349 Web: www.nami-sat.org 6800 Park Ten Blvd, Ste248-E , SATX, 78213 E-Mail: nami@nami-sat.org The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. Offers support, education, advocacy, and research for people living with mental illness. San Antonio Asperger’s - Online Support Group Web: www.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/sanantonioaspergers/info This group is designed for families of the San Antonio area who have children diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome; Autism; Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD) or Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). This group will share information; stories; questions; and provide individual support for each other. Texas Adults with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (TAAID) 210.262-6740 Web: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067538138668 6914 Wurzbach RD, SA TX 78240 Proactively responding to the needs of the parents of young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities requiring support; guidance; assistance; training; and personal advocacy; to promote long term services; health and happiness for their special adult. Support group for parent with adult children who have special needs. Families are encouraged to prepare and educate themselves regarding long-term care services and supports. Information is shared about social security; Medicaid; medical waivers; care providers; and other resources within local and state agencies. In person support group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 2pm - 4pm. (Location is subject to change). The Down Syndrome Association of South Texas 210.349.4372 Web: www.dsasatx.org 1127 Patricia Dr., SA TX 78213 The mission of the DSASTX is to provide services and support for children and adults with Down Syndrome and their families in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. The DSASTX provides opportunities for families to foster friendships and mutual support through information workshops/conferences, community-based social activities and educational programs. Previous Next