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Heart of Texas Autism Network
Next Meeting: Monday, February 13th, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Next Meeting: Monday, February 13th, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Meeting Location: Room 919, 811 Washington Ave., Waco, Texas
SPEAKER: SHARRON STEPHENSON
Transition Specialist, Region 12 Education Service Center
Sharron has been in the field of special education for 19 years, from elementary through the
high school level. Sharron was also involved in researching the use of art therapy as a
method of improving self-concept in elementary age children with disabilities and was the
recipient of the "Apple" award which provided funding for this project.
Sharron was co-creator of the "Big Blue D.R.E.A.M.S." (Developing Real Employment and
Management Skills) program while working for Temple Independent School District. She is
currently working to develop this program into a thriving business for individuals with
disabilities.
Come with your questions and bring your notebooks! You'll walk away with a wealth of
information and resources!
For printable direction to the meeting location click here.
Limited childcare is available, however you must RSVP! If you have not previously
registered your children, please download and fill out this form. Please send the registration
form and your reservation to Natalie Passanante at natalie_passanante@baylor.edu.
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SPEAKER: SHARRON STEPHENSON
Transition Specialist, Region 12 Education Service Center
Sharron has been in the field of special education for 19 years, from elementary through the
high school level. Sharron was also involved in researching the use of art therapy as a
method of improving self-concept in elementary age children with disabilities and was the
recipient of the "Apple" award which provided funding for this project.
Sharron was co-creator of the "Big Blue D.R.E.A.M.S." (Developing Real Employment and
Management Skills) program while working for Temple Independent School District. She is
currently working to develop this program into a thriving business for individuals with
disabilities.
Come with your questions and bring your notebooks! You'll walk away with a wealth of
information and resources!
For printable direction to the meeting location click here.
Limited childcare is available, however you must RSVP! If you have not previously
registered your children, please download and fill out this form. Please send the registration
form and your reservation to Natalie Passanante at natalie_passanante@baylor.edu.
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Asperger's Family Support Group in Robinson
This support group meets the first Friday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Church of Christ
Fellowship Hall, 428 Chado in Robinson.
For more information, contact Amanda by email or phone at (254) 715-1017.
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This support group meets the first Friday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Church of Christ
Fellowship Hall, 428 Chado in Robinson.
For more information, contact Amanda by email or phone at (254) 715-1017.
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Autism Online Yahoo Discussion Group
This on-line discussion group is intended to provide a forum for members to share ideas,
experience, and resources. To visit the discussion group click here .
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This on-line discussion group is intended to provide a forum for members to share ideas,
experience, and resources. To visit the discussion group click here .
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Grandparents As Parents Program Support Group in Waco
The Methodist Children’s Home in Waco provides support for grandparents raising their
grandchildren through its Grandparents As Parents Program.
GAPP offers a variety of services, including education, case management, referral, parent
education, and a support group. The support group meets on the second Thursday of each
month at 6:00 pm on the campus of Methodist Children’s Home in Waco.
Call ahead for support group childcare. For more information, please contact Rehan McNeil by
email or phone at (254) 315-2661, or David McHam by email or phone at (254) 722-8405.
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The Methodist Children’s Home in Waco provides support for grandparents raising their
grandchildren through its Grandparents As Parents Program.
GAPP offers a variety of services, including education, case management, referral, parent
education, and a support group. The support group meets on the second Thursday of each
month at 6:00 pm on the campus of Methodist Children’s Home in Waco.
Call ahead for support group childcare. For more information, please contact Rehan McNeil by
email or phone at (254) 315-2661, or David McHam by email or phone at (254) 722-8405.
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"A+" Support Group (Belton)
Open to all who are involved in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorders, chronic
illness and disabilities. Meets the third Saturday of each month at First Baptist Belton.
Speakers and childcare provided; please register for childcare to Tracy O’Banon by noon the
day before the meeting at email at tracy.obanon@fbcbelton.org. Contact Susie Marek for
more information at Susie.Marek@childteam.org
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Open to all who are involved in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorders, chronic
illness and disabilities. Meets the third Saturday of each month at First Baptist Belton.
Speakers and childcare provided; please register for childcare to Tracy O’Banon by noon the
day before the meeting at email at tracy.obanon@fbcbelton.org. Contact Susie Marek for
more information at Susie.Marek@childteam.org
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Updated 1/18/12 "Refresh" for latest information
Arc of McLennan County Teen & Young Adults Group
The Arc of McLennan County has organized a group for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities who are in high school or have recently transitioned out of school
There is no fee to enroll or apply for the program, but application is mandatory, to ensure that
sufficient staff resources to meet the needs of all participants is available. In some instances,
The Arc may determine that they are unable to provide the level of care a teen or young adult
requires and thus will be unable to accept that person into the program. For additional
information or to apply call 756-7491.
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The Arc of McLennan County has organized a group for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities who are in high school or have recently transitioned out of school
There is no fee to enroll or apply for the program, but application is mandatory, to ensure that
sufficient staff resources to meet the needs of all participants is available. In some instances,
The Arc may determine that they are unable to provide the level of care a teen or young adult
requires and thus will be unable to accept that person into the program. For additional
information or to apply call 756-7491.
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Heart of Texas Autism Network
Parent 2 Parent Support Group in Temple
A support group for parents of children with special needs meets on the 2nd Thursday of the
month at 6 pm, at Canyon Creek Church of Christ, on South 31st Street in Temple.
Childcare is provided with an RSVP to any of the following persons:
Bushra Iqbal (254) 217-1710, Kelly Erdman (254) 760-9217, or
Sunny Van Gorder (254) 931-6976.
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A support group for parents of children with special needs meets on the 2nd Thursday of the
month at 6 pm, at Canyon Creek Church of Christ, on South 31st Street in Temple.
Childcare is provided with an RSVP to any of the following persons:
Bushra Iqbal (254) 217-1710, Kelly Erdman (254) 760-9217, or
Sunny Van Gorder (254) 931-6976.
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The Exceptional Family Member Program at Ft Hood offers support groups for Mental Health,
month.
Workshops for children ages 5 and up are also offered concurrently. The groups meet at the
Lane Volunteer Center, Building 16005 at the corner of T.J. Mills Boulevard and Old Ironsides
Avenue. Meetings and workshops are open to everyone.
For more information in a flier click here. To RSVP, please send an email, or call (254) 618-7813.
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month.
Workshops for children ages 5 and up are also offered concurrently. The groups meet at the
Lane Volunteer Center, Building 16005 at the corner of T.J. Mills Boulevard and Old Ironsides
Avenue. Meetings and workshops are open to everyone.
For more information in a flier click here. To RSVP, please send an email, or call (254) 618-7813.
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Four-tier support groups and workshops at Ft. Hood
If you would like to
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activity related to
Autism Spectrum
Disorders please
send them to the
webmaster, or use
our Contact Us page.
promote an event or
activity related to
Autism Spectrum
Disorders please
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webmaster, or use
our Contact Us page.
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information? Go
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Asperger's Support Group in Temple & Killeen
The group meets meet generally on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at various locations in Temple
and Killeen. Adults and teens with Aspergers, PDD or other issues are welcome to attend along
with their families.
For more information contact Kathy Bielik by email or phone at (254) 780-6216.
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The group meets meet generally on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at various locations in Temple
and Killeen. Adults and teens with Aspergers, PDD or other issues are welcome to attend along
with their families.
For more information contact Kathy Bielik by email or phone at (254) 780-6216.
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Autism Network
provides support,
encouragement and
information for
persons affected by
Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD), their
families and the
community.
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.
There is no charge for
membership and no
dues. Monthly
meetings are held with
discussions and
fellowship.
Free qualified 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.
HOTAN seeks people
who speak Spanish to
help the parents of
ASD persons whose
primary language is
Spanish.
Those qualified and
able to help should
contact HOTAN
through our Contact
Us page.
HOTAN is seeking
volunteers to organize
and execute various
programs, activities
and functions it
supports. HOTAN
needs help with the
annual Walk for
Autism and other
fundraisers, programs
(monthly meetings,
supper clubs and
other informational
and social events),
community relations,
volunteer
coordination, and
communications
(website, newsletters
and publicity).
Creativity and
enthusiasm is needed.
To volunteer, please
contact Anita Karney
by email, or call
(214) 766-3260.
ASD Qualified
Childcare
A number of the staff
members who worked
at the Arc of
McLennan County
Summer Day Camp for
Children with
Disabilities are
available for childcare
or sitting.
For a list of names
with contact
information, contact
Anita Karney by email
or call (214) 766-3260.
provides support,
encouragement and
information for
persons affected by
Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD), their
families and the
community.
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.
There is no charge for
membership and no
dues. Monthly
meetings are held with
discussions and
fellowship.
Free qualified 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.
HOTAN seeks people
who speak Spanish to
help the parents of
ASD persons whose
primary language is
Spanish.
Those qualified and
able to help should
contact HOTAN
through our Contact
Us page.
HOTAN is seeking
volunteers to organize
and execute various
programs, activities
and functions it
supports. HOTAN
needs help with the
annual Walk for
Autism and other
fundraisers, programs
(monthly meetings,
supper clubs and
other informational
and social events),
community relations,
volunteer
coordination, and
communications
(website, newsletters
and publicity).
Creativity and
enthusiasm is needed.
To volunteer, please
contact Anita Karney
by email, or call
(214) 766-3260.
ASD Qualified
Childcare
A number of the staff
members who worked
at the Arc of
McLennan County
Summer Day Camp for
Children with
Disabilities are
available for childcare
or sitting.
For a list of names
with contact
information, contact
Anita Karney by email
or call (214) 766-3260.
"For Our Support" Support group for families with special needs
(Hillsboro)
125 South Covington, Hillsboro
Last Thursday of the month, at 7 pm
For more information contact Suzanne Jackson at suzyjackson64@gmail.com
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(Hillsboro)
125 South Covington, Hillsboro
Last Thursday of the month, at 7 pm
For more information contact Suzanne Jackson at suzyjackson64@gmail.com
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Caregivers Ladder Support Group in Temple
Caregivers Ladder is a support group for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities,
whose mission is to empower caregivers and help them to ensure that individuals with
disabilities are given an opportunity at a quality life.
The group meets first Thursday of the month from 6PM - 7:30PM at the Wilson Recreation
Center, 2205 Curtis B. Elliott Drive in Temple, Texas. At this time childcare is not available. For
more information, please visit their Facebook page, or contact Michelle Bartlett at (254)
217-8011.
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Caregivers Ladder is a support group for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities,
whose mission is to empower caregivers and help them to ensure that individuals with
disabilities are given an opportunity at a quality life.
The group meets first Thursday of the month from 6PM - 7:30PM at the Wilson Recreation
Center, 2205 Curtis B. Elliott Drive in Temple, Texas. At this time childcare is not available. For
more information, please visit their Facebook page, or contact Michelle Bartlett at (254)
217-8011.
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First Friends For Autism, Aspergers & Special Needs Kids (Killeen)
A support group for families with children with autism, aspergers and special needs in the
Killeen/Copperas Cove/Ft. Hood area. The group is sponsored by the Autism Society of Austin
and partners with the Fort Hood EFMP program. They have meetings, activities, holiday events,
weekly play dates and other activities.
For more information go to
http://www.meetup.com/Fort-Hood-Children-with-Autism-and-Aspergers/members/.
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A support group for families with children with autism, aspergers and special needs in the
Killeen/Copperas Cove/Ft. Hood area. The group is sponsored by the Autism Society of Austin
and partners with the Fort Hood EFMP program. They have meetings, activities, holiday events,
weekly play dates and other activities.
For more information go to
http://www.meetup.com/Fort-Hood-Children-with-Autism-and-Aspergers/members/.
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Parent Support Group for Helping Hands Ministry
First Baptist Church, Woodway
A support group for parents of children with special needs, meeting in the Parlor at the MAC
(Ministry Activity Center) of First Baptist Church of Woodway, 101 Ritchie Road, Waco, TX
Childcare for children with special needs and siblings available by reservation.
Contact Janice Stewart at 254-717-8744, or go to www.fbcwoodway.org for more information.
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First Baptist Church, Woodway
A support group for parents of children with special needs, meeting in the Parlor at the MAC
(Ministry Activity Center) of First Baptist Church of Woodway, 101 Ritchie Road, Waco, TX
Childcare for children with special needs and siblings available by reservation.
Contact Janice Stewart at 254-717-8744, or go to www.fbcwoodway.org for more information.
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"Big T's Buddies Autism Support Network": Support Group For
Families (Fairfield)
Monthly meetings with speakers, other events and activities for families too! For more
information contact: Marilyn Murdock, Director, at 903-389-3838
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Families (Fairfield)
Monthly meetings with speakers, other events and activities for families too! For more
information contact: Marilyn Murdock, Director, at 903-389-3838
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