Parent Support
Parent and Caregiver support
Advocacy:
The Arc of Texas
http://www.thearcoftexas.org/about/
Advocacy Incorporated
http://www.advocacyinc.org/index.cfm
Info & Referral:
First Call for Help (512) 973-9203
after hours 472-HELP
http://www.211centraltexas.org
Online Directories:
Autism society of america: the local Austin site is under the "chapters" section
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.html
Oasis
Autism Research Institute-one of the best biomedical sites!
Where to get tested for a disability:
MHMR refers to psychologist for (Determination of Mental Retardation): (512) 483-5800
Austin Neurological Clinic (512) 458-6121
http://www.austinneuro.com/anc-about_clinic.htm
Odyssey Testing Center (512) 472-2262
http://www.odysseyschool.com
Vestent Regional Center (512) 338-9857
Law:
ADA Info Line 1-800-514-0301
Advocacy Inc (512) 454-4816
http://www.advocacyinc.org/index.cfm
Lawyer Referral Service: (512) 472-8303
http://www.austinlrs.com
Legal Aid: (512) 374-2700
http://www.trla.org
Neighborhood Centers:
Provide health care centers, MAP, WIC, social worker, basic needs assistance, Notary Public, Income Tax Asst, etc.
(512) 473-4120 ask for location nearest you
Parenting Classes:
Children’s Advocacy Center (512) 472-1164
http://www.cactx.org
Austin Child Guidance Center (512) 451-2242
http://www.austinchildguidance.org
Medicaid Waiver Programs:
Annual budget which assists with nursing, respite, adaptive aids, therapies, personal attendants, home mods, case mgt, etc.
CBA (512) 438-3693
CLASS 1-877-438-5658
MRLA (512) 483-5804
SSI:
ABA Children’s SSI Project Hotline 1-888-281-6511
Referral to Legal Aid Only
Assists children’s SSI application process, helps fill out forms, helps with reconsideration of referrals for appeals:
Elton Eoolsley 804-3692
Therapies:
Massage Therapy
Accessible Bodywork (512) 280-8634
Halo - rapid prompting method
Physical, occupational, speech:
Easter Seals (512) 478-2581
Therapeutic Horseback Riding (512) 863-6369
Yoga for the Special Child 1-888-900-YOGA
