| In the event of an emergency please contact our helpline 24 hours a day at (713) 970-7070 |
| BABIES & CHILDREN (Birth - 8 years of age) | ||
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| Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) |
(713)
970-4900
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ECI
provides services designed to assist parents in addressing the needs of
young children (less then 3 years of age) with delayed development and/or
atypical development. You may apply for ECI services directly by calling
the number listed. For more information click here. |
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ABA-SkIP
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(713)
970-7070
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ABA-SkIP
is designed for children ages 3 - 10 years old with autism or developmental
disabilities and delays in language, motor skills, academic skills, play
skills, as well as, inappropriate classroom behaviors. For more information click here. |
| Additional Resources | Beyond ECI: Transition Guide for Families | |
| Pre-School Program for Children with Disabilities | ||
| Siblings Perspectives: Guidelines for parents to help the adjustment of siblings of individuals with autism. | ||
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| CHILDREN (School-Age) | ||
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| Transition Services |
(713)
970-7699
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Services
include a coordinated set of activities for students aimed at promoting
a successful transition from school to post-school activities, programs
and independent involvement within the community. For more information click here. |
| Additional Resources | A Guide to the Admissions, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Process | |
| Bullying: How to identify and what to do | ||
| Community Parent Resource Centers | ||
| Special Education Process Step by Step | ||
| The Future is Coming: Transition Resources for Families | ||
| Transition to Middle School | ||
| Your First IEP Meeting | ||
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| CHILDREN & ADULTS | ||
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| Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) |
(713)
970-7070
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Houston
Area Partnership for FASD to promote awareness and encourage resource development
for people interested in or affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. For more information click here. |
| IDD Consultation and Liaison Team |
(713)
741-6998
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The
liaison team primary mission is to provide consultative services to physicians
who treat consumers while they are admitted to the Harris County Psychiatric
Center (HCPC) or the NeuroPsychiatric Center (NPC). For more information click here. |
| Home and Community Based Services (HCS) |
(713)
970-7799
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The
Home and Community-based Services (HCS) program provides services to individuals
with an Intellectual Disability who either live with their family, in their
own home, in a foster/companion care setting or in a residence with no more
than four individuals who receive services. To be placed on the HCS Interest
List, you may contact the automated hotline at the number listed. For more information click here. |
| Intermediate Care Facility-Mental Retardation (ICF-MR) |
(713)
970-8385
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The
ICF/MR facility is a Medicaid certified program usually housing up to six
(6) individuals in a residential group home setting with shift staff. For more information click here. |
| Respite Care |
(713)
970-7070
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Respite
Care provides short term temporary or intermittent direct care of a child
or adult, either in-home or out-of-home.
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| Specialized Therapies and Rehabilitative Services (STARS) |
(713)
970-7070
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The
STARS clinic provides psychiatric,
nursing, behavior analytic, psychological and social work counseling services
to children and adults with Intellectual Disabilities including Autism,
and co-occurring psychiatric conditions or severe behaviors. For more information click here. |
| Texas Home Living Waiver (TxHML) |
(713)
970-7070
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The
TxHmL Program provides services and supports to Texans with an Intellectual
Disability or a related condition so that they can continue to live with
their families or in their own homes. For more information click here. |
| Training & Community Outreach Services |
(713)
970-7699
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The
Training and Community Outreach program provides appropriate training to
external contracted providers (i.e. general revenue, waiver providers).
Outreach services are inclusive of attendance at fairs, community presentations,
and working collaboratively with Independent School Districts within Houston
and surrounding areas. For more information click here. |
| Additional Resources | Diagnosis vs. Disability Category: Defining Eligibility | |
| Family Resource Guide | ||
| Family Supports | ||
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| ADULTS (18 years of age +) | ||
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| Adult Skills Day Habilitation |
(713)
970-7070
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The
Adult Skills Day Habilitation (ASk) is a structured day habilitation program
for adults aimed at assisting individuals in developing the skills necessary
to enhance their independence and quality of life. For more information click here. |
| Coffeehouse |
(713)
970-7070
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The
Coffeehouse provides "Drop in" social skills and communication
training for adults with Asperger's Disorder or autism and limited cognitive
delays. For more information click here. |
| Employment Services |
(713)
970-7070
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Employment
Services offers job placement and job-coaching for adults . Individuals
learn job readiness skills and then put those skills to use in finding the
community job that is best suited to their needs. For more information click here. |
| IDD Dual Diagnosis Service |
(713)
970-7070
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The
IDD Dual Diagnosis Program is an intense, time-limited clinical day program
for adults with a co-occurring developmental disability and mental illness.
We help our consumers manage symptoms of mental illness so that they can
make better use of available community resources and live and work in the
community with greater independence. For more information click here. |
| Additional Resources | Helping Young Adults with LD Transition to Employment | |
| Resource Guide on Higher Education for People with Disabilities | ||
| The Next Step: Higher Education Video | ||
| Think College: Post Secondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities | ||
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