Heart of Texas Autism Network / Special Events

Special Events

Organizations

The Heart of Texas
Autism Network
provides support,
encouragement and
information for persons
affected by autism
spectrum disorder, their
caregivers and families.

We work to improve the
resources available to
help people with ASD
live, work and
participate as fully and
independently as
possible in our society.

Programs and activities
are available for families
and the community.
Monthly meetings are
held with guest
speakers; child care is
usually available, with a
reservation, for children
with autism spectrum
disorders and their
siblings.

For more information on
child care, speakers,
topics, meeting date,
time and location,
please visit our
meetings page.

HOTAN is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization
and donations are
tax deductible.

For a free HOTAN
brochure PDF file
click here.

The Baylor Autism
Resource Center
helps fill a critical gap in
resources for this
region. It first opened to
the community on
January 28th, 2008, after
being awarded a Baylor /
Waco Foundation grant.

The center is utilized by
parents, caregivers,
educators, trainers,
professionals in the
field and Baylor
students. It will ensure
that resources,
trainings, workshops,
coordination of
available services and a
team approach is
available to the
community.

BARC also offers a
Summer Day Camp. For a
free brochure PDF file
click here.

Other current projects
include facilitating
"Social Circle" groups to
build interpersonal and
social skills for youth
with ASD, developing a
Central Texas Resource
Services Handbook and
Website, and
establishing a lending
library with books,
sensory integration
materials and motor lab
equipment for checkout.

With continued support
from the community, the
center will expand
services and develop
new projects related to
therapy and research in
the field.

For more information
about the center,
contact Julie Ivey, or
visit their website.

The Arc of
McLennan County
provides care and
support for persons and
the families affected by
autism, mental
retardation and
developmental
disabilities.

Each summer the Arc
offers an 8-week day
camp for children with
disabilities, including
a unique and
specialized curriculum
for children with autism.

Many parents would not
be able to continue
working during the
summer if it were not for
the Arc Summer Day
Camp.

The Arc camp enables
parents to know that
quality care is being
provided for their
children during the
summer months. For
more information,
visit their website.

For a wrap-up of the 2010 Waco Walk for Autism, including links to more pictures and video
click here.

"Refresh" for latest information

5th Annual Waco Walk for Autism
2 pm Sunday, April 15th, 2012

Fountain Mall at Baylor University in Waco, Texas
To receive more information, go to our Contact Us page

Heart of Texas Autism Network

Baylor University
School of
Educational
Psychology

Baylor Autism Resource
Center

Special Thanks to Alice Starr (First Lady of Baylor University), Mayor Jim Bush and the Waco
City Council, and Lester Gibson and the McLennan County Commissoners' Court, for officially
recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month.

Alice Starr Statement City of Waco Proclamation Commissioners' Court Proclamation

Organizations & Businesses
who contributed goods,
services or funds:

AHP
Baylor University
Brookshire’s of Robinson
Callan Equipment Company
Care Options 4 Kids
CTWP
Curves
Dr Pepper
Drug Emporium
H-E-B
Landscape Supply of Waco
Office Depot
On the Border
Panda Express
Ruff Riders of Waco
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Starbucks
Texas Life Insurance
W Promotions
Waco Cultural Arts Festival
Waco Tribune Herald

activity tables and volunteers
and supporter appreciation:

Applebee’s
Bahama Bucks
Bare Tans
Buzzard Billy’s
Chili’s
Cold Stone Creamery
Crickets
Dairy Queen
George’s
Johnny Carino’s
Mazzio’s Pizza
Olive Branch
Panda Express
Poppa Rollo’s Pizza
Rudy’s
Spice Village
Subway
Texas Road House

Local media who contributed air
time and advertising space to
promote Autism Awarness and
the Walk:

Waco Tribune Herald
Grande.com

KWTX-TV
KCEN-TV
KXXV-TV

Clear Channel Communications:
KBGO 95.7 FM, KBRQ 102.5 FM,
KIIZ 92.3 FM, KLFX 107.3 FM,
KWTX 1230 AM, KWTX 97.5 FM,
WACO 99.9 FM

M & M Broadcasters, Ltd:
KRMX 92.9 FM, KWBT 104.9 FM

KBCT 94.5 FM
KWBU 103.3 FM

Special Thanks to our Walk Organizers: Baylor students Sarah Skipper, Brandi Herzog, Jordan
Truman, Naima Monira, Hanna Morse, Brende Gardner, and Jessica Adams; from Heart of
Texas Autism Network, Vicki Nazzario, Virginia Heaven, Syrenthia Rice, Yolanda Beltran, Julie
Ivey, and many more.

Resource Fair Participants:

Angel Paws
ATI Career Training
Baylor Speech & Hearing Clinic
Baylor University Police Dept.
Care Options4Kids
Challenger Little League
Upward Basketball
Heart of Central Texas
Independent Living Center

Heart of Texas Autism Network
Heart of Texas MHMR
Heart of Texas Network for
Downs Syndrome
Heart of Texas Therapeutic Riding Center
HOPE Therapy
Klaras Center for Children
Moose Moms
Mosaic

REACH Therapeutic Riding Center
Thoughtful House
Waco Cultural Arts Festival
Waco Mayors Committee for People with
Disabilities and affiliated members
Woodway Baptist Church Special Needs
Ministry
YMCA Adaptive Aquatics

Special Thanks to all our Walkers (virtual and in-person) and Teams.
Special Recognition to Camille’s Team and organizer Katherine Gibson.

To see more pictures,
click here

             Mardi Gras Celebration of Art

                                         Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18, 2012!!
                                     Art students of all ages and abilities from
                                    around the state are entering works of art
                                        for the Mardi Gras Celebration of Art!

Friday, February 17th: Mardi Gras Party!! (click here for more information)

Saturday, February 18th: Family-friendly celebration!! (click here for more information)

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