FOR ADULTS ON THE SPECTRUM, OVER 18;

2016 College Resources for Students with Disabilities

Students with autism/aspergers are an important demographic, making up an ever-growing college population. 

*** Link here for a user-friendly guide that explores rights and protection provided by law, the many different education opportunities as well as in-depth grants and scholarship programs designed specifically to support higher education.

*** Link here for guide to paying for college for students with disabilities

Autism Treatment Center

Each person in our program follows an individualized, comprehensive learning program designed by a team of teachers, personal care assistants, administrators, various specialists/consultants, and the individual receiving services and their parent or guardian. 

Career Design & Development Services (CDDS of Metrocare Services)

This program builds independence and life skills by providing employment with hourly pay for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

My Possibilities- Continuing Education for Adults with Disabilities   A nonprofit organization serving adults with disabilities (Autism, Down Syndrome, Asperger's Syndrome, Prader-Willi, head injuries, etc.).The FIRST half day or full day, year-round continuing education program in Plano for disabled Texans who have "aged out" of secondary education. 

1631 Dorchester Drive
Plano, TX 75075
469-241-9100              more here

nonPareil Institute
- Technical training for adults on the Autism Spectrum link here 

UTDallas Aspergers Support
- Kerry Tate, Director, Student AccessAbility,  972-883-2098

- Lucinda Dean, Adult Social Communication Group,  214-762-8188

Socializing on the Spectrum

Young Adults and Parents

MeetUp for fun activities.

Parents of Adult Children with Asperger's or Autism

Support and social group for parents with adult children with Asperger's and Autism

ASAN - Autistic Self Advocacy Network DFW

Local chapter of the national group.  Monthly meetings.

Aspie Parents Social Network 

A supportive local network of friends and families facing the same challenges with younger kids.

NAA-NT 

Parent Networking and Support   For parents of children of all ages. Meets Monthly.

Awesome on the Spectrum

Do you embrace the possibilities of your child's future and encourage them to be who they are? If so we invite you to join us.

Teens Self-Advocacy Group

Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the same time and location as the NAANT general meeting.

Educational Services & Schools

Therapists & Clinics

LOCAL

RESOURCES

We are advocates for everyone making a contribution to the best of their potential.

We want to know if you are an employer, or know of one, who will employ people on the autism spectrum, either full-time or part-time. 

The Best Person for Your Next Hire Might be an Autistic Person

These therapists, doctors, counselors, etc. are on the list because someone in our network has recommended them. We do not endorse or take financial contributions from anyone listed here.

Dr. Marilyn Monteiro, PhD,

14673 Midway Rd # 215, Addison, TX 75001   

214-363-7004    www.marilynmonteiro.com 

Dr. Michelle R. Kandalaft, PhD, SpectraTherapies

4100 W 15th St #204, Plano, TX 75093

972-985-1100  www.spectratherapies.com

Janice Hardin, Speech and Communication Therapies

2301 Ohio Dr Ste 130,  Plano, TX 75093
972-964-7494

Karah Brashier, NP, APRN

7707 San Jacinto Pl # 300, Plano, TX 75024
214-227-1300

NAA-NT. National Autism Assc. of North Texas Parent Resource Packet    link here. 

Calendar/Meetups

Adult Living Options

Daybreak Home and Community based services and homes, enabling each to live and work successfully in the community they choose around Texas. link here

Autism Treatment Center Residential Services. ATC’s Residential Services are funded and licensed by Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

CPSH Community for Permanent Supported Housing. Increasing Housing Options for Disabled Adults in North Texas. link here

FOR CHILDREN;

Vanguard Prep School 

PreK-Age23

4240 Sigma Road
Dallas, Texas, 75244

972-404-1616

Vanguard Preparatory School serves students who are on the autistic spectrum, have ADHD, mood disorders, processing disorders, language disorders, adoption issues, social or emotional delays. Vanguard is a special needs school that provides a therapeutic program with individualized instruction for each child.

The Shelton School

Age 3 through Grade 12 

972-774-1772, 15720 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX 75248
The June Shelton School is a private school founded for the treatment or accommodation of learning different children in the Dallas area.

The Winston School 

K-12

214-691-6950, 5707 Royal Ln,

Dallas, TX 75229

A small college preparatory school designed to maximize the potential of bright students who learn differently.®

Great Lakes Academy 

K-12

972-517-7498 x103

6000 Custer Rd #7,

Plano, TX 75023
An accredited non-profit private school located in Plano, Texas that offers a positive school experience to students with average to above-average intelligence, diagnosed with various Learning Differences, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADD or AD/HD.

Notre Dame School

Ages 8-23

214-720-3911

2018 Allen St.

Dallas, TX 75204

Notre Dame School educates students with intellectual disabilities and facilitates their integration into society. 

The Rise School

6 mos-6 years

(214)373-7473

The Moody Family YMCA 

6000 Preston Rd.
Dallas, TX 75205

The Rise School of Dallas provides the highest quality of early childhood education services to children with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities and to children without disabilities in an inclusive classroom setting. 

Books We Like

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Employers

We work to engage the business community to build a diverse workforce by valuing people with different abilities. 

VIEW JOB BOARD HERE

Aardvark is dedicated to people on the autism spectrum for positive contributions, news, research, and to be a local network for the Dallas area.

Special Needs Assistance

• Life Planning Specialists link

• Legal Assistance link

Social Security Disability Benefits

In order to qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must prove that you are unable to work due to a condition that medical professionals expect will last a year or more. If you have been unable to obtain Social Security disability benefits under Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) or supplemental security income benefits (SSI), special resources are available. read more

Special Needs Trust

A properly drafted special needs trust will allow the beneficiary to supplement any benefits the person with special needs may receive from government programs ... read more

The belief that everyone has the right to contribute and we all can help them to do so ....

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