**Darrington Park TrainingFacility – darringtonpark.org – Leticia Arellano larellano@darringtonpark.org — 1360 Quail Springs Clint, TX 915.694.6616 – Horse assisted therapy sessions are designed to engage the community in a challenging, fun and family oriented program which through hands on activities will help discover the beautiful world of horsemanship. Research conducted by North American Riding Handicapped Association (NARHA) shows that therapeutic techniques can promote mental, physical& Emotional rewards!
**Therapeutic Horsemanship of El Paso — http://th-ep.org/Home_Page.php
— 300 Farm Rd. Canutillo, TX 79835 Phone: (915) 877-4889 — We provide therapeutic riding services and camps. Equine assisted therapeutic services are far more than a mere pony ride. Rather, they are a complex and exciting means of therapy that produce tangible physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and educational benefits.
** New Mexico State University Therapeutic Riding Program – http://nmsutr.webs.com – NMSU Equine Center Las Cruces, NM 88003 (575) 646 -2929 - Sarah Veeder sveeder@nmsu.edu – We offer therapeutic Riding, and we work with people with any disability at least 4 years old. Our lessons are 45 minutes long, once a week, for 11 weeks (this session lasts until November 19). We have a fall session, spring session, and shortened summer session (8 weeks). Our lessons consist of meeting/petting the horse, warm-up stretches, activities/games, horsemanship skills, and a cool-down. Riders are welcome to stay after their lesson and help take care of their horse. Once in the lessons, our activities and games are based on goals the parents/guardians would like us to work on. This can be more specific to Autism: we normally use different objects with different textures (bouncy balls, bean bags, squishy balls, prickly balls, rings, stuffed animals, plastic animals, etc) as well as the horse’s movement in the lesson to work on the goals.
**Ann Augustain, MS., CCC Speech-Language Pathologist – True Potential — (915) 309-3516
— www.truepotentiatherapy.com — ann.augustain@gmail.com – business office is in Tucson but they provide home services at El Paso. Through our work and experience in working with individuals with Autism, we can provide comprehensive treatment addressing the needs the family as a whole.
**Daniel Quinones,MS., CCC Speech-Language Pathologist — True Potential
— www.truepotentiatherapy.com — Daniel@truepotentialtherapy.com — business office is at Tucson but they provide home services at El Paso. Through our work and experience in working with individuals with Autism, we can provide comprehensive treatment addressing the needs the family as a whole.
** A Child’s Mind Development Center – Hector M. Adame Hector Adame, M.S., SLP-CFY in progress – (915) 637-9524 – manny_adame@yahoo.com – It has been my pleasure to help the community through the clinics that I have worked under and by providing information about evidence based studies and treatments while maintaining neutrality among different approaches. Therapy services, consultations, or other forms of services have not been rendered through A Childs Mind Developmental Center since May 2011. I have continued helping other much more established autism support networks and societies by providing information only, such as guidance to locating resources that contain research that demonstrate evidence based treatments that have shown a level of success in regards to autism. Thank you.
** Patricia Hernandez, Speech-Language Pathologist / Food Therapy — patricia1hernandez@tenethealth.com — Providence Memorial Hospital 2001 North Oregon Ave el Paso TX 79902 Contact Dora at (915) 577-7248 — http://www.sphn.com
**Kelley Rodriguez OT and Neurofeedback Specialist – focusneurorehab@live.com – 4100 Rio Bravo Dr, STE 302 El Paso Tx, 79902 (915) 351-6825 — I am passionate about helping people and hope that my efforts will prevent some of the pain me and my son have had to go through to get here! Some things happen for a reason. Well, here’s my reason…let’s get our kids off drugs, heal them from the inside out, and set them on a journey that they will succeed in and enjoy their lives! Are you in?
** Elsa Montori, OT — Sante Rehabilitation 6601 Montana Ste H, El Paso TX 79925 (915) 8387604 — http://www.santepediatrics.com – Our therapists support and work with parents, caregivers and educators to adapt appropriate techniques to improve the child’s daily environment. Therapists routinely communicate the child’s progress to the family, child’s doctor, educators, and others involved in the child’s care.
** Rhonda Manning, PT, MPT, PCS, SIPT Certified – West Texas Sensory Integration – wtsi-pt@yahoo.com – (915) 587-6226 – PO Box 220576 El Paso TX 79913 – Physical, Rehabilitation, Occupational & Physical Therapy and Certified in Sensory Intergration
**KidWorks Therapy! Inc. – www.kidworkstherapyinc.com/ – 11601 Pellicano Ste A-16 El Paso Texas 79936 915-342-3399 – KidWorks Therapy!, Inc. has adopted a mission of Community Awareness for special needs of children in Greater El Paso an Area and West Texas. Our goal is to find the families currently in need of an integrated array of services that will help their children succeed in life.
**Rio Grande Speech Therapy Group — http://riograndest.com/ – Hector A. Zavaleta Speech & Language Pathologists – 109 S. Festival Dr. El Paso, TX 79912 – Offering Speech therapy / Specializing in pediatric Bilingual and Monolingual therapy
** ACES — ABA –Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the science in which procedures derived from the principles of behavior are systematically applied to improve socially significant behavior to a meaningful degree and to demonstrate experimentally that the procedures employed were responsible for the improvement in behavior. — Ms Shelby — tx@acesangels.com — 725 South Masa Hills Bldg 3 — 915-487-8520 or 915.760.4147 — http://www.acesautism.com/aces_ep.html – We are team of specialists dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families impacted with Autism or other special needs.
** Aptitude Habilitation Services - aptitudeservices.com/ -1.800.991.6070 - info@aptitudeservices.com - Aptitude Habilitation Services provides Applied Behavior Analysis and language based therapies for children diagnosed with Autism. Applied Behavior Analysis is a well-developed discipline with a mature body of scientific knowledge, established standards for evidence-based practice, and distinct methods of service. Our company was created by leading practitioners who possess a wealth of practical experience, and knowledge of research and current trends in our respective fields. The primary objective of our firm is to provide all parties with the most beneficial and professional experience possible. We are established providers with many leading insurance companies.
** Pacific Child & FamilyAssociates — ABA — Sara Tamez 915- 248-7486 or Abby Shull 915-252-6586 – 9900 Montana Ave., Suite C-6 El Paso, TX 79925 Tel: (915) 591-5100 — elpasopcfa@gmail.com — http://www.pacificchildandfamily.com/ – offers applied behavior analysis and other services for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are committed to providing the highest quality, scientifically validated services, built on a foundation of respect for those we serve.
** STE Consultants – http://www.steconsultants.com – Joy Pollard MA BCBA joy@steconsultants.com – (575) 495-8884 – STE Consultants has been providing ABA services to people with developmental disabilities since 2003. We’ve worked with over 2,000 families in Northern California and are excited to offer our ABA programs to families in Alamogordo New Mexico and El Paso Texas! Utilizing the principles of ABA, our goal is to use applied behavior analysis to create meaningful behavioral, social and academic outcomes for persons with developmental disabilities. We provide 1:1 programs which decrease challenging behaviors and increases functional and pro-social skills. We are approved providers through several insurance companies, including Tricare.
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16 comments
Richard B says:
March 7, 2011 at 8:39 pm (UTC -6 )
I am an adult who is looking for a therapist who can tell me if I am autistic or not. Thanks.
Isabel Diaz says:
August 30, 2011 at 10:58 am (UTC -6 )
I am a desperated mother who has a 7 year old child that displays many characteristics of Aspergers Autism. How can i get her tested, many doctors have told me she doesnt but I have been approached by therapist that ask me if she does have it. I my self have seen it. she also has severe behavioral problems, and may have tourretts syndrome. What can I do to find out her real diagnostics. besides ADHD, and ODD i know she has something else.
acnofelp says:
August 31, 2011 at 10:12 am (UTC -6 )
Hi Isabel, You can try.
**Dr. Mario Gaspar De Alba, MD, Child Development, Pediatrics – Texas Tech University Health 3rd Floor Pediatrics 4801 Alberta Ave. El Paso, TX 79905 915-545-6920
** Dr. Monica Suchoff, MD, Child Development, Pediatrics — 840 E Redd Rd Bldg 3 El Paso , TX 79912 (915) 581-5557 and 3901 N Mesa St El Paso , TX 79902 (915) 838-1914
There is also more doctors listed under the more info tab.
I would also like to invite you to our Facebook page which has alot of families that will offer great information. You can call me at 731-8866
Joseph says:
September 17, 2011 at 8:02 pm (UTC -6 )
Hello. i will be relocating to the El Paso Tx area this fall. My wife and I are wondering what elementary schools provide the best care and support for children with ADA and PDD. I have tried looking through the web, but have not found any useful websites. Our son is currently 4 and is attending behavioral and speech help.
acnofelp says:
September 19, 2011 at 11:54 am (UTC -6 )
Hello and Welcome to El Paso or almost. Its a hard question to answer. It would depend on which school district you live in ad which program would best fit your child with in that district. Your IEP meeting would determine a program fit. I guess it would depend where you will live with in El Paso. If you live in housing then its El Paso school district. I moved to Socorro in July. You can join our Facebook page and the parents will give you some more incite to schools. You can also call me at the below number.
David Taylor
Founder / Executive Director
Autism Community Network of El Paso
915.731.8866
acnofelp@gmail.com
http://www.autismcommunitynetworkofelpaso.org
“It is the Mission of the Autism Community Network of El Paso to
outreach to families affected by Autism in order to support, educate and
advocate in their best interests and to communicate tolerance so that
individuals effected by autism and their families have opportunities to
thrive and succeed in their homes and in the community”
JENNY MADDOX says:
November 24, 2011 at 7:39 pm (UTC -6 )
HELLO,
I’D LIKE TO CONTACT YOU TO DISCUSS ABOUT MY 2-YEAR OLD SON WHO’S DIAGNOSED WITH HYPOTONIA, GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDER.
I’D LIKE TO KNOW IF TRIWEST CAN PAY FOR YOUR ABA THERAPY. I KNOW THROUGH ECHO PROGRAM, MY SON IS ONLY QUALIFYING FOR BCBA SERVICE. I’D LIKE TO KNOW IF I JUST CHOOSE TO USE ABA THERAPY THROUGH TRIWEST PRIME PLAN.
LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON.
JENNY
acnofelp says:
November 27, 2011 at 7:12 pm (UTC -6 )
Hi Jenny, Its good to hear from you. I’m assuming from your email your son has a 504 and not an IEP since he qualifies for a BCBA. Children with an IEP can get the ABA through the demonstration project and children with a 504 can only get ABA by a BCBA. It will be hard to find a BCBA to provide services although they are out there they may be hard to find. I’m not sure if Prime, Standard or Remote will change the services. I was on Remote for years and we had ABA. The copay should be the same with all of them. I pay 35.00 a month for ABA as a copay but it might be based off of pay grade. You can call me at 731-8866 if you like and i will help you get through it. I just found another ABA provider tonight so it is getting easier to find the services.
David Taylor
Founder / Executive Director
Autism Community Network of El Paso
915.731.8866
acnofelp@gmail.com
http://www.autismcommunitynetworkofelpaso.org
“It is the Mission of the Autism Community Network of El Paso to
outreach to families affected by Autism in order to support, educate and
advocate in their best interests and to communicate tolerance so that
individuals effected by autism and their families have opportunities to
thrive and succeed in their homes and in the community”
Jacqueline Martinez says:
April 10, 2012 at 8:13 pm (UTC -6 )
Hello, my son was just diagnosed with PDD-NOS, his currently in EPISD but I’ve heard that Socorro and Ysleta District offer better programs.. soo thats got me thinking… where can i get info about that??
acnofelp says:
April 16, 2012 at 2:24 pm (UTC -6 )
Hello, There is no clear cut way to find out and compare. You would have to look at where you would live and then the school that services that address. Each school is different since they all don’t have the same programs. Also depending on your child’s IEP and what the needs are would also be a factor. I moved from EPISD to SISD and we have had only good results. I know parents in YISD and they love the school. I also know someone in SEISD and his child is doing great and the district does a great job. With and district and school it boils down to the campus and classroom teacher.
IRENE GARCIA says:
July 28, 2012 at 3:00 pm (UTC -6 )
I HAVE A 7 YR OLD GRANDSON AND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM, HE HAD ATTENDED SISD BEFORE AND ITS TRUE DEPENDS ON THE TEACHER. BUT NOW HE WILL BE ATTENDING YISD AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHICH SCHOOLS HAVE PROGRAMS FOR AUTISM AND WHICH SCHOOL IS BETTER.
acnofelp says:
July 30, 2012 at 1:59 pm (UTC -6 )
Hi Irene, Many families and very happy with YISD. I don’t know that there is just one school that is better than another. It would depend on the program needed. If the needed program isn’t offered at the local school the district will transport your grandson to the school that has the program. generally the RAD is done at the local school and if the program isn’t available that the ARD team will find it. If you are on Facebook i would recommend you join our page so the parents can give more insight to the district. YISD has a great special education department and their director makes sure that YISD does their very best for it kids
David
haydee de la rosa says:
September 9, 2012 at 2:08 pm (UTC -6 )
hola soy la mama de un niño de 8años con pdd , adhd, y atakes de ausencia kisiera ke me recomendaran terapeutas para el comportamiento gracias
Marc Pulver says:
September 14, 2012 at 8:23 pm (UTC -6 )
I was born in 1958 and was very slow in my development and taken by my parents to a local doctor and was told by the doctor to give it some time they did but still no progress in my development so in 1968 with the little resources that were available Mom found the best doctors at that time in Baltimore Maryland called Johns Hopkins. We went there and I went through a series of tests and it was determined I had brain damage and there was not a whole lot that they were able to do and it was suggested I be institutionalized. Mom went back to the drawing board and found another facility in Philadelphia called The Institute For The Achievement Of Human Potential. They also did a series of tests and were able to implement a program that was suitable to meet my needs. I was there for three years and was given a battery of exercises I would have to do in those three years which was movement of my body, eye exercises and also breathing exercises. The purpose of these exercises was to stimulate the blood more efficiently to my brain.I would also have to go every three months to Philly for an evaluation and each time I improved a little more and at the end of the three year hiatus I was much improved but still had a long way to go. Fast forward to 2007 I was diagnosed again but this time I was diagnosed with autism. A bit of a shock at first but life goes on. soon After I read a book on temple grandin and also saw her documentary and was inspired by what I had learned about temple. I was then kicked started to write my own memoir about my life and experiences that I had. The purpose of my book is to help, inspire and educate others who have gone through what I have and send this message to them. Autism is not a death sentence, it is just a road block so go down another path. do not let autism over take you,over take it. Here is the name of my book. Living Life With Autism The World Through My Eyes. Here is my web page. http://www.marcpulver.com. My book can be purchased at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. Thank you so much for reading my email.
Sincerely
Marc Pulver
contact # 786-398-8223 or 305-213-2752
acnofelp says:
September 15, 2012 at 1:45 pm (UTC -6 )
Thank you Marc for your courage. Good luck to you in everything you do. If your ever in El Paso TX, please let us know.
David Taylor
gabriela says:
March 4, 2013 at 3:04 pm (UTC -6 )
Hola , my husband son (11 years old) is autistic, he is not a US citizen, and has never had any type of therapy , I think maybe cause his mom lived in Juarez and since is to expensive they couldn’d pay it. I wanted to know if you could help me find some kind of therapy , school or something that could help him, the big problem is money .We can’t afford to pay a specialist . Please let me know where he can learn to have a better life. I really appreciate it. Thanks for your help
acnofelp says:
March 22, 2013 at 10:36 am (UTC -6 )
Gabriela,
I have found you a great contact and have sent your information. They will contact you and get your son on track and help out.
David