Resources
Autism and Special needs resources
www.projectclass.org
Helping children learn appropriate social skills, and resources for teachers who teach social skills
www.childnett.tv
Sponsored by the Dan Marino foundation, it has videos providing information about Autism
www.autism.org
Site that is grouped with multiple organizations that provide information about Autism
www.autismtown.org
Great webiste that has plenty of other webistes with info about Autism and Autism treatments.
www.txautism.net
Provides a mechanism to access training, technical assistance, support, and resources for educators who serve students with autism
www.maapservices.org
Information and advice for families of individuals with Autism, Asperger syndrome, and Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)
www.texasautismadvocacy.org
One of the most comprehensive sites for parents looking for information on autism in the state of Texas
www.feathouston.org
Provides information on autism, ABA treatment and support groups in the Houston and Texas area
www.texasprojectfirst.org/PreschoolProg.html
Explanation of PPCD (preschool for children with disabilities) programs in Texas, ages 3-5. This site also has links to Special education laws etc.
www.Texasprojectfirst.org/IDEA.html
Get familiar with IDEA as well as the autism supplement Texasprojectfirst.org/Autismsup.PDF (a separate list of considerations for children with ASDs when writing the education plans)
www.researchautism.org
Organization that focuses only on autism research
www.autismspeaks.org
New York-based advocacy group recognized for raising autism awareness, research, legislation and scientific grants
www.ianproject.org
The IAN Project is an online project designed to accelerate the pace of autism research by linking researchers and families.
Texas Autism Research and Resource Center (TARRC)
www.thearcofgreaterhouston.com
Families Can Program/Parent Education Project, University of Houston: 713-743-5435 or 713-743-5592
Government Assistance
Social Security Administration- Social Security Supplemental Income (SSI)
Provides monthly financial assistance for children with disabilities. Children eligible for SSI automatically receive Medicaid.
Phone: 866-591-7734
Toll-Free: 1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income
Department of Family and Protective Services
Phone: 713-940-5200
MHMRA of Harris County/Tri-County MHMR: Serves children 0-4 years with developmental delays in 2 or more areas as well as children and adults with diagnoses of mental retardation, autism, down syndrome and physical disabilities.
Phone: 713-970-7000
County/Mental Health: 936-521-6400
County/Mental Retardation: 936-521-6226
Home and Community Based Services Program (HCS) of MHMR: Case Management for people with mental retardation. Offers nursing services, day habilitation, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, supportive employment, adaptive aides. Parent must request this.
Harris County: 713-970-7799
Tri-County MHMR: 936-521-6226
Medically Dependent Children's Waiver Program (MDCP): A Medicaid Waiver Program, child is eligible depending on income and assets. MDCP provides respite options such as nursing, attendant care, host families, out of home respite and home modifications for medically fragile children.
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Service
1-877-438-5658
Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS): A Medicaid Waiver Program, child is eligible depending on income and assets. CLASS provides home and community based services to people who are developmentally disabled. Services include physical, occupational, speech therapy, nursing, respite, adaptive aides, orthopedic/communication devices, psychological counseling, and more.
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Service
1-877-438-5658
Community Based Alternative Program (CBA): Provides home and community based services to individuals 21+ with physical disabilities.
Harris County: 713-767-2000
Tri County: 936-521-6226
In-Home and Family Support Programs (IHFS): May provide up to $2500 yearly for expenses related to disability. Payment is based on needs identified by family and approved by the agency.
Harris County: 713-970-7799
Tri County: 936-521-6219
Children with Special Health Care Needs: Helps children with health care needs of cystic fibrosis with mental, dental and medical health care, drugs, special therapies, case management, family support services, and transportation.
Phone: 1-800-252-8023