Social Communication Resources and Services
A support program within AISD
Resources
Autism Web Links | Case Management, Information and Referral | Medicaid Waiver Programs | Print Resources for Parents and Teachers| (urls)
Autism Web Links
Autism Society of America -- ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. The Society and its chapters share a common mission of providing information and education, supporting research and advocating for programs and services for the autism population.
Autism Society of America, En Espanol -- a spanish translation of the ASA homepage
Educational Service Center Region XIII -- Provides local parents, teachers and administrators with training and educational tools.
Special Education at Austin ISD -- A special service within AISD, accomodating the educational needs of students with disabilities.
Future Horizons Conferences -- The World Leader in resources on autism/Asperger's/PDD publications.
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(case management)Case Management / Information and Referral
Any Baby Can Child and Family Resource Center
Information, support services, respite care, crisis intervention for families of children with chronic illness or disabilities, infants through age 12
(512) 454-3743
The Arc of the Capital Area
Non-profit providing case management, parent matches, respite, family pantry, guardianship
(512) 476-7044
FAX: (512) 476-9054
Austin Travis County Mental Health / Mental Retardation Center
Crisis line, intake for evaluation, appointments, Social Security referrals, services and supports, HCS waiting list Switchboard: (512) 447-4141
Hotline to Help and Single Point of Entry (SPOE):(512) 472-4357
Easter Seals Central Texas
Non-profit for children and adults with disabilities in a clinical setting: physical, occupational, and speech therapy, service coordination and audiology. Early childhood intervention (0-3 years old).
Administration: (512) 514-6404
FAX: (512) 407-9502
North Rehabilitation Center: (512) 478-2581
Round Rock (512) 310-2160
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(medicaid)Medicaid Waiver Programs
Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS)
(Provides home and community-based services to people with disabilities; waiting list)
Call 877-438-5658 to get on waiting list
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(books)Print Resources for Parents and Teachers
Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World.
Provides descriptions of potential sensory issues and possible coping strategies
Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family
The author, a mother of three children with Asperger's provides excellent tips, explanations and description s of spectrum behavior.
The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations
Provides insight into society's "unspoken rules" and how to teach these rules to children with Asperger's Syndrome
Autism Aspergers: Solving the Relationship Puzzle--A New Developmental Program that Opens the Door to Lifelong Social and Emotional Growth
This book offers a new approach to developing social skills and relationships in children diagnosed with autism or Asperger's Syndrome.
Do-Watch-Listen-Say: Social and Communication Intervention for Children With Autism
A practical, hands-on approach for working with autistic children
Solving Behavior Problems in Autism (Visual Strategies Series)
Provides examples of visual tools and strategies that have been used effectively to solve behavior problems
Visualizing and Verbalizing for Language Comprehension and Thinking: For Language Comprehension and Thinking
Provides a step by step guide to teaching language comprehension
All of these titles can be found at Amazon.com
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